"This is indeed a problem. We need to consider how to resist the threat of the Nightmare Seed to the residents in the city." At this time, the researchers were all thinking, and did not panic because of the sudden crisis. "The spread of the Nightmare Seed is basically through contact, so it is necessary to completely limit it to a level where it cannot come into contact with the city."
"Farmland and grasslands must also be protected from parasites. Based on the information we have so far, perhaps Nightmare seeds can also be spread by the wind."
At this time, Min Zhizhou was watching the people who were trying to analyze the possible attack methods and characteristics of the Nightmare Beast. The adult male who was originally calm and composed turned pale as paper. The fear that penetrated his bones after facing the Nightmare Beast seeds many times made him unable to accept that these people had no sense of crisis at all when facing the sudden danger.
"The most important thing now is not to discuss how to resist the Nightmare Beast seeds, but to gather everyone and relocate immediately! Some Nightmare Beasts can be guaranteed to have the ability to think, and now the Nightmare Beasts may have entered the city to spread the seeds!"
Min Zhizhou led his team into the Nightmare Forest to make a living, and was prepared for the possibility of being parasiticized by the Nightmare seeds.
But no one expected that such a devastating disaster would be brought to such a pure land. While feeling the blame for themselves, they became even more anxious facing the researchers who were still talking. The people living in this safe shelter had never understood the horror of the Nightmare Beast.
"Nightmare beasts born from seed parasitic life have different characteristics. Some are even no different from ordinary people. They sneak into the world of ordinary people. The rapid spread of seeds can almost instantly wipe out an entire city. In a mobile city, it is better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one go. Now we must immediately check if there are any strangers entering the city recently. If they come in..." Min Zhizhou's expression is panic, and he can even imagine this city filled with sunshine and happiness turning into a dead city in an instant. "It's too late, everything will be too late."
He Fang's face turned pale when he heard what Min Zhizhou said. His city had a large population. If there really was a nightmare beast lurking in it, judging by the speed at which Min Zhizhou was rushing in, all of his residents might have been killed.
He Fang's head was buzzing. Was he going to face the risk of extinction just one week after the game was launched online?
"Lord City Lord, don't listen to this person's alarmist words. Don't worry too much. Calm down first." The female researcher lowered her voice, soothing He Fang with her honey-like voice. She patted He Fang's shoulder with her soft palm, half bent down and gave He Fang a drink. "Drink this. This is a drink that I often make in my spare time that can calm your nerves."
He Fang's thoughts were in a mess, immersed in the tragic mood of the possible destruction of the city. He worked hard for three years, but when he returned to the save point, he didn't listen to what the people around him said.
"I made this specially for you and never gave it to anyone. I want to give it to my beloved Lord Mayor. I hope you can calm down and lead us to a future where we can defeat the Nightmare Beast together."
The pretty female researcher had an almost pious caress on her simple and clean face. Her slender fingers held the snow-white porcelain cup and half leaned against He Fang's mouth. He Fang instinctively opened his mouth, lowered his head with a stiff head, and took a sip of the drink.
The wonderful sour and sweet taste that filled the taste buds suddenly dominated He Fang's sensory stimulation, just like suddenly drinking an ice-cold drink on a hot summer day, refreshing and comfortable, and quickly calmed He Fang's anxious mood.
What is this thing? It's so powerful. It calms the nerves in an instant. The effect is comparable to anesthetic. He Fang was shocked when he saw the drink with an unfriendly green color.
"Are you calm now? Don't worry, we can probably ask the Civil Affairs Bureau about the situation." The female researcher dialed the phone. Her posture was dignified and beautiful, her temperament was clean and gentle, and her tone was slow. She could bring people into her gentle rhythm and gradually calm them down.
The other party answered the phone immediately. The female researcher turned on the speaker of her mobile phone. Another female voice came from the phone, cold and emotionless: "Civil Affairs Bureau, what's going on?"
He Fang was stunned for a moment, and only heard the female researcher say: "The Lord of the City wants to know if there are any temporary residents from unknown sources carrying infectious diseases entering the city recently?"
"Lord City Lord, please wait a moment." The female voice, which was originally a bit stiff, suddenly became extremely sweet, coquettish and surprised. The coldness of the previous sentence seemed to be just an illusion. After a moment, the other party replied, "The only temporary resident of unknown origin recently is Min Zhizhou. We sent him to the hospital for examination in advance, and he did not carry any infectious items."
"Thank you." The female researcher hung up the phone. She smiled and said to He Fang, "Please rest assured that all aspects of the city are under strict control. There will definitely be no fish that slip through the net."
He Fang: “…” He held her and took another sip of the calming drink.
Suddenly he felt relieved that his N-PCs were working well and everything was running normally.
Speaking of which, this data can also be checked on his game entry statistics page. Indeed, there are no records of strange people entering the city recently.
He Fang silently glanced at Min Zhizhou who was standing next to him. He was actually influenced by an NPC to the point that he thought he was going to destroy the city.
"Even if the Nightmare Beasts haven't entered the city, they are still very active." Min Zhizhou's expression didn't improve at all, he was just a little relieved that the Nightmare Beasts didn't enter the city. "Those who can be mercenaries have extremely high vitality. The longest time known to be parasitic to death is three months. We are still under the threat of the Nightmare Beasts, so we must take precautions."
However, the researcher did not pay any attention to Min Zhizhou's reminder, but resumed the conversation after noticing that He Fang's mood had stabilized.
"Although armor is easy to copy, it is not suitable for our current residents. If we suddenly issue a mandatory order to wear armor, the residents will inevitably resist. Before we can improve the appropriate armor, we should conduct a series of experiments."
"Perhaps we can first use a detection robot to enter the Nightmare Forest to test the Nightmare seeds and see if we can find a more efficient way to avoid being parasitized by the seeds."
"This is a matter of life and death. Why bother resisting emotions? Are emotions more important than death?!" Min Zhizhou was so agitated because he was ignored that he was about to stand up. However, the thin female researcher pressed down on his shoulder and Min Zhizhou was pushed back into the chair in an instant. Even though the little hand looked weak and boneless, it was like the strongest shackles that prevented him from moving.
At this time, the researchers began to discuss the issue again, completely ignoring Min Zhizhou's concerns.
However, He Fang's face turned pale again. He repeated in a low voice: "Armor... Yes, can I equip all the residents with a set of armor with my current funds..."
To prepare for a rainy day, He Fang Ning would rather spend more money so that the finances can have income again. There is also a loan system in the game to borrow money and repay it. The economy will slowly recover, but if the town and residents are gone, then it will really be the end of the game.
He Fang's words instantly calmed the researchers who were still discussing. The female researcher stepped forward to comfort He Fang: "Lord City Lord, everything is still unclear now. The current situation may not be so serious. Moreover, although the armor looks very expensive, the materials are actually very common and the means are very easy to achieve. The main reason why it is so difficult for Mr. Min to obtain this set of equipment is that there is a shortage of resources outside now."
"Yes, Lord Mayor, you don't need to worry too much for now. I have just contacted the police and asked them to step up patrols. Any individuals that look like nightmare beasts will be brought under control immediately."
Min Zhizhou, who was standing by, suddenly jumped up, but was pinned down by the female researcher. He said anxiously, "Control? How to control? You can't get close to the nightmare beast. If you get close, you will be parasitized. You will definitely be! Why don't you have any sense of crisis at all!"
"Yes, why don't you have any sense of crisis at all!" He Fang was also infected by Min Zhizhou's emotions and stood up.
The researchers all looked at He Fang, but He Fang suddenly remembered that something was wrong...
Isn't it his job to control what the people in the city do?
He didn't realize at all that he was the one who really needed to feel a sense of crisis!
"Yes, I should give the order now." He Fang had anticipated various natural disasters and man-made disasters when he was planning, but he had never thought that one day he would have to face the end of the world. All his preparations were useless, and He Fang could only think of the simplest method, "How about starting to dig an air-raid shelter now?"
No, he should log off and search Baidu now.
He Fang suddenly went offline and disappeared without a trace in the research institute.
A bunch of researchers were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
The Creator is gone.
The researcher, who was usually gentle and polite, suddenly changed his image. He smashed the paper cup in anger and pointed at Min Zhizhou's nose to vent his anger crazily: "Don't we know? You've said everything you should say. We know everything we should know. Do you need to worry? Huh?! Do you need to worry? You actually made the Creator so worried and angry. If the Creator gets hurt because of your worry, can you afford to pay for it?!"
"People are about to die. If the city lord is infected, can you afford it?!" Min Zhizhou immediately retorted. Even if he could not resist, he had to let these people know how terrifying the nightmare beast is.
This group of people who have never experienced the horror of the Nightmare Beast will definitely be retaliated if they approach the terrifying creature with contempt. Even if he has to risk his life, he must make them take the danger of the Nightmare Beast seriously!
"What do you know? Do you think you know everything?" The researcher was extremely angry. "How do you know that the Nightmare Beast will definitely parasitize us?!"
"The Nightmare Seed will parasitize all living things, everything! Even the footprints you make on the ground, the clothes you make, and the strongest metal that humans are proud of will all become nutrients for the Nightmare Seed and be completely absorbed!" Min Zhizhou stretched his neck and shouted loudly to compete with the researchers.
"If what you say is really as powerful as it sounds, then why is the grass still growing lush and green at the border with the Nightmare Forest?!" The researcher directly suppressed Min Zhizhou and raised his voice childishly.
Min Zhizhou: “…”
Min Zhizhou was a little confused.
etc.
That’s right…
Why?
He still remembered that when he first came here, he didn't understand why the dark Nightmare Forest refused to parasitize the lush grass so close to him. Not only did it not parasitize it, it even clearly drew a very clear dividing line.
Rather than saying that the Nightmare Forest has not expanded, it looks more like the Nightmare Forest is afraid of parasitizing here.
"You know nothing, yet you are shouting here, using your extremely limited and narrow vision to look at the perfect city created by our noble Creator. You are ignorant! Narrow-minded! Stupid!" The researcher shot the first arrow into Min Zhizhou's chest.
"Do you think we really did nothing? We have been exploring what is in the dark land from the beginning, and there has been no dangerous feedback so far. We will do our best to protect the safety of our Creator. How could we allow such an unknown place to threaten our honorable Creator?!" The researcher's second arrow pierced Min Zhizhou's chest mercilessly and quickly.
"You, a new refugee who is not even a resident, if you see the absolute holiness of the Creator's light enveloping that dark land and bringing new territory and vitality to our town, I am afraid that kneeling down will not be enough to express your shock!" The researcher shot the third arrow into Min Zhizhou's chest without hesitation.
Min Zhizhou stared with his eyes wide open, suddenly doubting his life.
"An ordinary, confident, middle-aged man who has accomplished nothing, bah." The female researcher at the side expressed her strong disdain for Min Zhizhou in a low voice, "The Creator finally came to our laboratory to spend some time there, and I only watched it for six hours, twenty-seven minutes and three seconds. How can that be enough?! How can that be enough?! If it wasn't for you, why would the Creator leave?!"
Min Zhizhou: “…”
Min Zhizhou's mood was extremely complicated. He wanted to say something, but found that he couldn't get a word in.
At this time, the young researcher who had entered the small room with He Fang walked up to Min Zhizhou with a smile on his face and asked kindly, "Do you have any questions you want to ask? I can answer them all."
"..." Min Zhizhou thought the young researcher in front of him had a strange expression, which wasted his handsome face. However, Min Zhizhou still asked the question in his mind, "Have you done research on the Nightmare Forest a long time ago?"
From what he had just heard from the researcher, he felt that this was very likely the case.
"That's right." The young researcher chuckled, "But we haven't found any danger that could threaten the town yet."
"How is that possible? When you go to explore, you must be using life-creating creatures. How is it possible that you can be unscathed? All explorations are bound to be accompanied by death." Min Zhizhou couldn't believe that the nightmare plants that were eyeing all life in the Nightmare Forest would let go of any trace of life.
"Maybe it's because we are not living beings, but creations of God." The young researcher still looked dazed. He looked happier than anyone else present. "We are creations of the noble Creator. We are different from lower life forms, hahahaha."
Min Zhizhou simply couldn't believe it. He felt that there must be some reason behind it that he couldn't understand.
"Really? I finally had the chance to show our wisdom and diligence in front of the Creator, but the Creator fell asleep in the middle of it. Could it be that my voice fascinated the Creator?"
Min Zhizhou: “…”
"The Creator's sleeping posture is so cute, and his breathing sound is so cute. I really can't stand it. When the Creator is worried, I feel like I want to give the Creator all my most precious things so that the Creator can enjoy the most comfortable sleep."
Min Zhizhou: “…”
"I have been putting on makeup so that the Creator can look at me more. These days, I have woken up four hours earlier every morning to put on makeup and wait for the Creator to come. I finally got the Creator to look at me more, but the Creator is gone again. Gone?!"
Min Zhizhou: “…”
Min Zhizhou listened to the people around him scolding him one after another, and his expression changed from dull to complicated. Although he vaguely sensed the fanatical worship of He Fang by the residents of this city from the previous "lifting armor" incident, he now felt that this was not just limited to fanaticism, and it could probably be directly upgraded to perversion.
Min Zhizhou turned around and looked at the researchers who had revealed their true nature one by one. He felt that the young researcher beside him was out of tune with the others because he always maintained a graceful demeanor. He asked, "Don't you regret that the city lord left?"
"Hmm?" The young researcher looked at Min Zhizhou, smiling like a flower, looking intoxicated, "Today I have seen a scene that will satisfy me in my lifetime. My short life is worth living."
Min Zhizhou: “…” No understanding, no participation, no discussion.
This is probably not an environment he can understand.