After arriving at the core area of ​​the Imaginary Tree, Fang Zheng had seen quite a few enemies. Some came directly at him like those in the Air Combat Witch World, and some were like VRIM, who secretly planted spies among humans, inducing them to self-destruct and killing others at the same time.

However, JAM is the most insidious one.

In fact, when the battle started, Fang Zheng had always had a doubt. With JAM's ability, it would be easy to destroy FAF, but why didn't they do it?

Also, what exactly does JAM want to do in the human world?

Now, he has the answer.

All of this is JAM's trap.

In the beginning, JAM invaded this world, but perhaps they were afraid and worried about the counterattack of the Imaginary Number Tree, so they pretended to be repelled and did not even close the passage, but allowed humans to pass through this passage to the planet where JAM was.

In other words, humans did not repel JAM, but were lured into that world by JAM, and then they fell into JAM's trap.

In the battle with JAM, many fighter planes were destroyed, and many pilots jumped out of the planes to escape and were taken back to the base. But in fact, when these pilots returned to the base, they were no longer their original selves, but clones made by JAM with their own memories.

Then these people will apply for retirement for various reasons, leave FAF, and return to Earth - FAF will not refuse this, because it is not surprising that people who have suffered serious mental trauma in air combat will choose this path. In turn, the human world's army also urgently needs these soldiers who can fight against aliens and survive to join their ranks to strengthen their own strength.

So, these replicants created by JAM sneaked into the human world without anyone noticing, and... they also used this method to replace other people one by one.

Just like this hospital.

Fang Zheng was certain that after the man came to this hospital, he used some means to gradually "replace" the people in the hospital, from doctors, nurses to other staff. The replaced person was almost indistinguishable from the original him. He had his own memories, and his words and deeds were consistent with his own.

No one would think that the person was not himself.

After taking control of the hospital, it becomes even easier to replace other people. All they have to do is let the doctor do some tricks and say that they want to conduct certain tests or operations on the patient, and then they can push him into the operating room without anyone noticing - when the operation is over, the person who comes out again is no longer the original person.

It's a replica with his own memories.

Not only that, they won't copy just anyone. JAM will select those who hold high positions in human society and have influence and power to replace them. This is why, even though FAF and JAM are fighting to the death on the front lines, the rear never mentions a word about it, and even intentionally manipulates information to make humans forget this threat.

When Fang Zheng returned to the battleship and informed others of his discovery, everyone got goose bumps.

"It's really terrible..."

Tesla touched his arm and looked at the corpse in front of him with lingering fear. The corpse looked like a human skin model filled with blood.

"I didn't expect that such an enemy would appear..."

“Have many people been replaced by JAM?”

Einstein frowned, thought for a moment, and asked. Fang Zheng nodded.

"We did a scan before we left and about half of them had been replaced with ZAMs."

“…They are really amazing.”

Even Einstein, who usually kept his composure, gasped when he heard this. JAM's strategy was clear at this point. Once they had completely taken control of human society, they would cut off their aid to FAF and claim that the other party had a tendency to rebel and become independent. They would then attack FAF and eliminate all forces that stood in their way.

"Does FAF know about this?"

"I think they are totally unaware of this, otherwise they wouldn't still be entangled with JAM."

"Then...is there a way we can destroy these monsters?"

Tesla asked doubtfully. She originally thought that the Antarctic Plate was a relatively simple world, but she didn't expect that the water here now seemed deeper than what she saw on the surface.

"There is a way."

Fang Zheng nodded and sighed. In fact, it was too difficult to pick out the JAMs from the humans one by one. It was not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but would also arouse the other party's vigilance. However, Fang Zheng had a simpler way.

In other words, this is the advice that the little angel always has in mind and gives whenever there is a problem.

"This problem can be solved by using genetic weapons."

That's right, when in doubt, she would use genetic weapons to exterminate the entire clan. This was almost a routine operation for the little angel. However, Fang Zheng had never allowed her to do so. Now that she was no longer here, an opportunity to use genetic weapons appeared.

"You mean...biological weapons?"

Hearing this, Tesla frowned immediately.

"Is that okay?"

"no problem."

This time, it was Danzhu who answered Tesla.

"I have studied it. These clones created by JAM are not strictly speaking clones. They are more like the real person reversed in a mirror."

"Reversal?"

"Yes, I don't know what method JAM used, but these replicants are like mirror images of humans - and at the molecular level."

After hearing Danzhu's answer, Tesla thought about it.

"You mean, these replicants are the opposite of humans in terms of DNA sequencing, cell structure, and even synthetic enzymes?"

"Yes."

Danzhu nodded.

"We can target this and create viruses specifically designed to fight them, which should be able to eliminate them."

"Is that so? Then what about JAM?"

Tesla's expertise is not in biology, so she decided not to comment on her non-professional field, but immediately changed the subject. It must be said that Tesla's focus is also normal. The replicants created by JAM... let's call them JAM people. Even if these JAM people can be eliminated by the virus, JAM can still create them again, right?

In response to Tesla's question, Fang Zheng gave a very understated answer.

"I have issued an extermination order."

"Issuing...what?"

"Extermination Order."

Looking at the confused Tesla in front of him, Fang Zheng laughed and shrugged.

"The act of exterminating a civilization as a whole requires confirmation from me as the ruler of the Azure Fleet. JAM is our enemy, so we must annihilate it completely... Come to think of it, this seems to be the first time you've seen me issue an extermination order."

The Qijuzi in the Sidonia world were created by the Honkai consciousness, so there was no way to exterminate them. There was no need to exterminate the alien army in the Flying Witch world, because they only had a few combat forces left, and they would be exterminated if they were defeated. On the contrary, the VRIM in the Franks Mecha world met the conditions for issuing an extermination order, but unfortunately, before Fang Zheng could take action, it took the poison and died.

"But you didn't do that when dealing with the Outer Worlds."

Tesla's brain is still working well.

"Because you needed to collect data and technology from the alien planet at that time."

Fang Zheng spread his hands helplessly.

"Otherwise I'll just blow up the whole planet."

If there is no star explosion, how can it be called an extinction order?

“…”

Tesla was completely speechless in the face of Fang Zheng's answer. The two sides have completely different perspectives...

"So what about the FAF? Should we notify them to evacuate?"

"I'll give them a chance."

Fang Zheng thought for a moment and gave an answer.

"As for what choice they will make, it is their own business."

When Brigadier General Clee returned to his room, he was exhausted. The battle situation of FAF was still stalemate, and the situation on the front line did not seem to be getting better at all. Although the special warfare unit had achieved some results, it was still a bit tiring to deal with JAM. Even Brigadier General Clee was not sure whether he could see the day when humans could truly defeat ZAM.

However, just as she was about to take a break, suddenly, a voice sounded from behind her.

"Hello, ma'am."

Hearing this voice, Brigadier General Kerry turned around quickly, drew her gun, and aimed in one go. Then she saw a man wearing strange black armor standing behind her. He was wearing a mask and her face could not be seen clearly, but from the armor, it was obvious that he was not a member of FAF.

"Who are you?"

Brigadier General Kelly raised his gun and aimed at the other party, asking in a low voice, but the man in black did not answer, but pointed to his chest - where there was a roaring red dragon logo printed.

"Is it you?"

When Brigadier General Kelly saw this sign, he frowned and immediately thought of the legendary Round Table Ghost.

"How did you get here?"

“It’s a trade secret.”

As the man in black spoke, he stretched out his hand and handed over a file bag.

"This is?"

"A small gift for you."

“…”

Staring at the document bag in the black-clad man's hand, Brigadier General Kelly was silent for a moment, then reached out and took it, opened it, and flipped through the documents inside. At first, she was able to remain calm, but the more she read, the more serious and solemn Brigadier General Kelly's expression became.

All of this is a trap set by JAM. JAM has created replicants and infiltrated human society, and has taken control of its top leaders... and has even begun to transform other humans into JAM people...

“Is there any evidence for this?”

After reading the document, Brigadier General Kelly calmed herself down and looked at the man in black again, but the latter ignored her and continued to speak.

"We will completely destroy this planet and eliminate JAM. I will only give you ten days. If you don't evacuate after ten days, you will be buried with JAM. Oh, yes, there is also this."

As he spoke, the man in black took out something the size of a Coke can and placed it on the table.

"This is a genetic weapon designed specifically for the biological structure of the JAM people. All you have to do is bring it back to Earth and open it. It will evaporate in the atmosphere, and all the JAM people will die after being infected."

"Do you think I would use something so suspicious? In fact, you haven't revealed your identity and origins yet."

Brigadier General Kelly stared at the man in black and continued to question him, and the latter just laughed.

"This has nothing to do with you. I have pointed out a path for you. It is up to you to choose what you want to do... But if you make a choice, you must bear the consequences. So... that's it... goodbye."

As he spoke, the man in black raised his hand and snapped his fingers. The next moment, Brigadier General Kelly saw a flash before his eyes, and then the man in black who was leaning against the wall disappeared.

Only the information in her hands and the black jar on the table proved to her that all this was not a dream.

So, what should we do?

Looking at the jar on the table, Brigadier General Kelly felt that this was probably the most difficult decision she had to make.