Chapter 94: Deep into the Contaminated Area
"Thank you, but that's not necessary."
The voice beneath the helmet was very cold, and even the hand that was extended to refuse was covered by a black glove, leaving no skin exposed.
Shen Jiaxu withdrew her gaze, not caring about being rejected. Guides were probably a bit reserved and arrogant, but they had already arrived in a contaminated area, and this kind of reserve would only make her suffer.
When she is frightened by something in the contaminated area, she might panic and look for help.
Lilith gathered herself and took a step forward. The cube disappeared into the thick fog. She could still see her teammates, but if she went any deeper, she would be gone.
"Come here and put on your safety chains."
Robbins called out, and the rest of the team gathered around.
Although they all looked down on the newcomers, they still surrounded Lilith and Shen Jiaxu.
There were two buckles on the belt, which just happened to be hooked on the safety chain at this moment. Like a tug-of-war, everyone was connected by it.
"It's very dangerous in the contaminated area. Shouting loudly might cause a commotion. If you encounter any situation, pull the rope hard and I will know."
"Shen Jiaxu, stop rushing forward without regard for your own safety. We are a small team, and your impulsiveness will affect our overall interests."
This was both a reminder and a warning. Lilith looked at him, not understanding what Shen Jiaxu had done in just a few days to deserve such a warning from Robbins.
But soon, the focus of the topic shifted to her.
"As for you, weak guide, although I don't know why His Highness chose a B-rank guide to enter the contaminated area, I also don't think your mental strength is enough to appease powerful sentinels like us."
He paused, perhaps feeling that his tone seemed a bit cold and ruthless, and lowered his voice slightly.
"However, we will still do our best to protect you. We swear on the honor of the Sentinels, so please protect yourself as well. When danger comes, you can make calm judgments."
"Yes, I understand, Captain."
Lilith did not argue that she did not need protection. On the contrary, with the sentinels' assurance, she felt that her safety was further guaranteed. As long as they did not abandon her casually, she believed that she could complete the task well.
"By the way, may I ask you something? What is your spiritual form?"
“…”
Having no choice but to answer, Lilith glanced at Shen Jiaxu inconspicuously and said calmly,
"A kind of wild flower that can be seen everywhere on the roadside. It's not very aggressive, but it can be quite deceptive."
Hearing this, Robbins was a little disappointed.
"I thought it was the type that could strangle the enemy, like a dodder. Unfortunately, the new S-rank guide doesn't seem willing to join the first team."
The new S-class guide must be Alice. Lilith tried not to pay attention to the news about the heroine, but her name would still reach her ears through the mouths of others.
But what does it matter? She is R now, not a fake daughter, nor a vicious cannon fodder.
"Forget it, there's no hope anyway. Let's go."
At the command, Lilith followed Shen Jiaxu's footsteps.
The fog in the contaminated area was so severe that even the team members had to wear masks to isolate themselves from the toxic chemical gases.
The team members seemed to be familiar with the route. They walked on a road that had already been opened up, and the special detection instruments in their hands made a regular "beeping" sound.
All around were scattered iron frames, some iron wires with deep red rust, and metal products whose original appearance could not be seen clearly.
Lilith even thought she saw a square that was larger in front and smaller in the back, like an old-fashioned TV.
But it may be an illusion. The interstellar world has been developing for so long that even if there are such antiques, most of them have turned into dust under the corrosion of time.
She was more inclined to believe that the fog had some kind of confusing effect, causing people to see images in their memories.
No one had spoken since the exploration began, and Lilith hadn't seen the danger the captain had mentioned.
The deeper we go, the more blurry the road becomes. When our combat boots step on the ground, the arc of the sinking becomes larger and larger.
She felt like she was not walking in a steel forest, but rather in a muddy swamp.
Her steps became heavier, and her thoughts became slower and slower.
I'm so tired. When will this exploration end? Speaking of which, Louis is going too far. Don't androids have human rights? Can awakened androids be treated arbitrarily?
Fu Sui was also too much. She was bitten so painfully by him, but he actually dared to say there would be a next time. This hateful man, if she had not been weak yesterday, he would not have let her leave so easily.
And, there is Shen Jiaxu, who is he? He looks so considerate, but his heart is darker than ink.
Lilith stared at the tall sentry in front of her, her hand on her weapon, ready to strike.
"It would be better to kill him now. No one can see clearly anyway, and no one will notice that it was her who did it. As long as Shen Jiaxu is dead, no one in the first team will know her, and she won't have to wear this broken helmet."
The sharp tip of the knife was already against her finger. Lilith silently gestured how to hit the target with one blow. Should she cut the spine at the back of the neck, or stab it into the left heart?
“Ding ding!”
The detector made another sound, and Lilith felt the safety chain around her waist shaking wildly. She suddenly came to her senses and found that her hand was holding a weapon, and she was about to stab Shen Jiaxu in the next second.
"What's going on?"
She heard a questioning voice behind her, and Robbins's hurried orders came from the thick fog.
"Stand still, don't move, and check your spirit body."
Shen Jiaxu also stopped immediately, turned his head, his eyes were bloodshot.
"There seems to be a special magnetic field in this fog that affects our spiritual sea. Are you okay, R?"
He lowered his head, and his gaze paused for a moment when it met the weapon in Lilith's hand.
"It seems you know how to protect yourself. I don't need to worry about you."
As they spoke, the team members immediately summoned their spirit bodies. Shadows of various sizes appeared in the thick fog. At Lilith's feet, a white fox with a curled tail appeared.
The sudden appearance of such a pure white creature in the dark green mist looked fragmented and strange. The white fox shook its tail and rolled towards Lilith without hesitation.
It really "rolled", like a little animal acting coquettishly, rubbing happily against the combat boots, with its fluffy tail wrapped around its calves, and its movements were a bit subtle.
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