The walls of Base S appeared on the horizon.
The nerves of everyone in Squad 01 finally relaxed a little.
Although no further danger was encountered, there was no moment of safety until one returned to the base.
"Boss, I'm requesting three days of leave."
Alice took the initiative and asked Si Beiting for leave.
Lyle Lane followed suit, and others followed suit as well.
Ryan had a conscience: "We're all on vacation, what about David?"
Squad 01 needs someone with military rank to report the details of this operation to their superiors.
These things are usually done by Si Beiting...
Several people turned around and glanced at Si Beiting's obsessive licking, looking as if he had lost his mind...
So they decided that David would have to work a little harder.
They suffer hardship for the sake of others; if they unfortunately die in the line of duty, they will erect a memorial tablet for them.
Alice: "Don't say that. We're giving him a chance to grow. Look at this time, David couldn't handle it after only two days of his head being missing. I suggest he take some courses on how to be a good leader!"
Lyle Lane: "I agree!"
That's how the group sold David, who was really into flying helicopters.
There is a routine inspection before entering the base.
The main purpose is to check for any prohibited items, or whether the superhumans have wounds from zombie bites.
Chu Xinxin has a special status and has access to a dedicated channel.
Before leaving, she wrote a note and slipped it into Si Beiting's hand.
"If all goes well, see you at the statue in the central square at 8 pm tomorrow night... I want to know more about the story of pioneering Area 11."
Does this mean... a date?
"No, definitely not!" David got off the plane and realized that when he was the only one working while everyone else was on vacation, his thoughts became abnormally reactionary.
Si Beiting attributed his words to "sour grapes".
Lyle and Ryan exchanged a glance: "We think Professor Chu simply wants to know about Area 11. A date? That's out of the question."
Alice rolled her eyes at Si Beiting: "Based on my observations over the past few days, Professor Chu would never like someone like you. Forget about it."
Si Beiting slammed his hand on the table and stood up: "You wouldn't like someone like me? What do you mean by 'like me'? I'm so handsome, dashing, and devoted..."
“Boss, I’m not trying to be sarcastic.” Alice frowned. “I think Professor Chu is the kind of person who would dedicate his life to scientific research. Your romantic mindset will only slow him down from reaching the pinnacle of scientific research. You’d better not provoke him.”
"Yes, yes, I think so too."
"Right! A woman's intuition is never wrong."
Si Beiting: "Stop, stop, stop. I asked you all to help me choose. I have an appointment tomorrow. Should I wear this outfit or this one?"
Si Beiting held up the clothes in his hand.
On the left is a black suit, and on the right is a military officer's dress uniform.
"I plan to invite her to dine at the Central Restaurant."
If possible, let's watch another movie together after it's over...
A suit makes one appear elegant and dignified, while a military uniform is cool, stylish, and exudes a sense of security.
Alice, the only woman present, ultimately made the decision to choose the officer's uniform.
As the meeting ended, Ryan tugged at Alice's sleeve: "Sister Alice, don't you think the Admiral wore that outfit too formally to the appointment? It was almost like..."
"Like a monkey in a circus wearing a dragon robe going to the village entrance to participate in a shamanistic dance." Alice put her index finger to her lips and said with a mischievous smile, "Shh, don't tell him, we'll go see him make a fool of himself tomorrow."
......
Si Beiting actually preferred the military officer's uniform.
He specially brought a new set to change into and waited early at the statue of the Creator in the central square.
Today is Sunday, and many worshippers have just finished their services and are dispersing from the central square to the surrounding areas.
The night wasn't completely dark yet, but the wind was already quite cool.
The believers wrapped themselves tightly in their robes, holding their Bibles close to their chests, their faces showing piety and contentment.
When human power fails, the gods become the last salvation.
The weather is getting worse, supplies are dwindling, and the zombies are becoming increasingly dangerous.
How much longer can humanity cling to life...?
"Sorry I'm late." Chu Xinxin looked tired, and her clothes were a little wrinkled.
In comparison, Si Beiting really went too far.
"A domineering military officer and a down-on-his-luck professor, I think this couple is worth shipping." Ryan squatted in the corner, and from his angle, the two looked strangely harmonious, like lovers reunited after the apocalypse.
"I think I forgot, these two would look good even if they wore a burlap sack." Although Alice didn't want to admit it, Si Beiting really was a clothes hanger, he looked good in anything, not to mention Chu Xinxin, the moment she appeared, you would want to give your life for her beauty.
"They've gone into the restaurant, should we follow them?"
"and!"
Central Restaurant.
The restaurant is decorated in a low-key yet luxurious style, with a violinist playing in the center of the stage.
Si Beiting ordered two steaks.
Chu Xinxin paused in her drinking, but ultimately said nothing.
However, when the steak was served, Chu Xinxin saw that the meat still had a trace of blood on it, and she immediately felt nauseous and kept asking the waiter for lemon water.
Si Beiting took Chu Xinxin's steak away and said to the waiter, "Bring another serving of pasta."
"Sorry, I'm not feeling well today."
Chu Xinxin put down her knife and fork and rubbed her temples.
Can you tell me about it?
"I just dissected a zombie's body... It's the first time I've ever seen one."
Si Beiting paused, his hand still holding the tomato sauce. Hmm... this red liquid, should he pour it or not...?
Chu Xinxin drank another glass of lemonade: "I feel much better now. You can tell me about the story of Area 11."
She stared straight into Si Beiting's eyes, as if trying to see something in them.
"Hmm, the story is a bit long..." Si Beiting moved his chair and sat down next to Chu Xinxin, asking in a low voice, "Professor Wei, do you know what my special ability is?"
"Fire and metal?"
After Chu Xinxin finished speaking, she suddenly remembered that the thin thread on Si Beiting's fingertip in the hospital corridor was exactly the same as that of the "spider" superhuman who took her on the helicopter.
Furthermore, Si Beiting has said more than once that "the metal element is the superpower I'm least good at"...
"Are you an infinite ability user?" Chu Xinxin was shocked by her own guess.
When superhumans first appeared, some scholars proposed a possibility: since humans can generate all kinds of superpowers, could there be a person who possesses thousands of superpowers and is infinitely close to a god?
Later, people referred to this person in the conjecture as the person with infinite superpowers.
"Don't try to portray me like that."
Si Beiting chuckled softly, then leaned close to Chu Xinxin's ear and whispered, "I'll let you in on a secret: my special ability is—transformation."
To convert other people's superpowers into one's own and use them for one's own benefit.
What's the difference between this and someone with unlimited superpowers?
"There is still a difference. When I encounter someone whose superpower is not good enough, it will affect the power of this superpower in my hands."
Si Beiting's gaze passed over the decorative flowers on the table and landed firmly on David, who was disguised as a bearded businessman at the opposite table: "For example, the gold element I converted in David was very poor."
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