Sometimes I really don’t know why the leader can see so far ahead. Just when the representatives were arguing more and more fiercely, a sudden change occurred.
The General Assembly Hall, capable of accommodating thousands, was momentarily thrown into chaos. The clamor was drowned out by cries of terror, and then came a riot. Faced with death and fear, these gentlemen and ladies completely lost their usual modesty. Even the most refined and refined would have erupted in curses in such a situation, not to mention that these people weren't entirely rational. A true gentleman would have already issued a prophecy and calmly departed.
This time, ten Level II mutants were engaged in a desperate melee within this "small" venue. Those who didn't have time to move away were tossed around by the mutants as punching bags, cover, or clubs. Instantly, fragments of flesh and blood scattered like flowers from heaven, covering every corner of the venue.
The security forces that received the notification quickly rushed into the venue. When using force to persuade the mutants failed, even completing their own job - protecting the representatives of various countries - became unnecessary. The armed men even left the unarmed people aside and only cared about leaving first.
Those who had "escaped" gathered in the open space outside, recalling the information given by the Country Z representative. They kept their distance from each other, as if the others were about to turn into monsters. They all urgently contacted their respective countries, but the response they received was generally: stay here and come back after the matter is resolved.
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When mutants mutate and how many of them mutate at the same time are in a quantum superposition, like Schrödinger's cat. For a single location or individual, it could be the next second or forever. But worldwide, the rate of increase in mutants is accelerating every second, as if every living thing is on that list.
It was the end of March when Jiang Youwei witnessed another mutant in her community. During that time, the "system" hadn't made any other noises, save for a box of drinks. Of course, the drink was drinkable; she'd checked with her neighbors. It wasn't something like Nuka-Cola that made you pee glowing liquid. But she still tossed it in a corner of her room. It was best to avoid such things of unknown origin. Besides, now that she had a food processor at home, she didn't really need a little food.
"Damn it! The system didn't give out things every week. They just gave out things every week for the first month. Could these be the so-called 'newbie gift packs'? But most of them are useless!" Jiang Youwei once again updated his research. Of course, the "newbie gift packs" were actually somewhat useful. At least it taught Jiang Youwei that relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself.
She noticed the light spots in her eyes and updated a few more columns, but she immediately ignored them. Anyway, the "card pool" would not expire, so just leave it there and you can draw from it at any time.
Then there was the guy who lived outside the city. Their previous chats had been quite interesting. For someone like Jiang Youwei, who had so few friends, every one of them gone was one less. She planned to visit again in the next few days, and it would be best if she brought a gift. There was no need to be nervous; this was just normal human interaction, and it had nothing to do with whether she had become a girl or not. Just like visiting relatives and friends, above and beyond the opposite sex, there was also the layer of family and friends.
Setting aside Jiang Youwei's struggles over what gift to bring, this time the community's sudden change didn't result in the same casualties as before. However, the price paid was the destruction of another building. The individual had transformed into a monster in his own home, but fortunately, his family, upon noticing the abnormality, had fled to safety in time. Warning messages flooded the community's chat group, and by the time Jiang Youwei learned of it, the mutant had already been dispatched by the arriving "Gundam."
Weapons evolve rapidly, but it's primarily the ingenuity of the people who wield them that matters. Unlike before, this time, the two warriors rushed directly at the "troll," fed it a flashbang, then grabbed their two-meter-long Gauss weapon and shoved the muzzle directly into the creature's mouth. With just one shot, they were done. Jiang Youwei even saw a photo taken by a curious person in the group chat. The bullet not only blew the creature's head in half but also tore a large hole through the floor of the building. This was enough to prove the weapon's power, not as facile as the last time. The photo was quickly deleted, citing its gory and violent nature.
The residents of the building were subsequently taken away by the police. Several resettlement sites have reportedly been built in the city. Online reports suggest the boxes are spaced out to prevent anyone inside from injuring others if a sudden change occurs. Jiang Wenwu remained noncommittal, with good reason. While a more dispersed structure makes it easier to handle incidents, it's also harder to manage. People will still gather when they need to.
"Is it possible that those mutants are just patients who can recover if cured?" Some people have begun to express dissatisfaction. After all, every mutant is someone's family member or friend.
When Jiang Youwei saw this statement online, her argumentative mentality took over, so she replied: "Is it possible that those without mutations are actually the patients?" Her words were immediately drowned out by insults, and then she was swallowed by an unknown mythical beast.
"Tsk, the truth is in the hands of a few people! You ignorant lambs!" This guy showed no fear in the face of those sarcasm and sarcasm, and resolutely let out the final roar. Afterwards, her account seemed to be reported by many people, and then it went 404.
Unable to continue their online bickering, Jiang Youwei returned her attention to the city's nightscape: "A night without light pollution is truly wonderful!" Actually, there wasn't much to see now, save for the drones on duty 24/7 and the searchlights stationed at various vantage points. The neon signs in the commercial district were covered in dust, and weeds had grown along the streets, all neglected. "It's getting increasingly rundown. Last week, there were volunteers cleaning up!" she lamented.
Humans learn to fear only when danger comes to them.
"Son! Do you know what this stick in the refrigerator is?" Huang Xiaohong's lazy voice suddenly came from outside the room.
"What sticks? When did I ever put sticks in the refrigerator? No, did I ever store anything in there?" Jiang Youwei had already forgotten what happened a month ago. She used to be like this all the time. Things that were neatly organized disappeared to her, but she remembered things that were thrown around in a mess very clearly.
"This is it! Wow, it's so cold!" Huang Xiaohong opened the door of the room a crack, then stretched the thing out of the gap and shook it slowly, as if teasing a cat.
Jiang Youwei's attention was easily drawn to it: "That seems to be..."
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