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Chapter 591: Triggered, the Out-of-Control Base
Chapter 591: Triggered, the Out-of-Control Base
"Did I hear you want to change your hazard level? What's the point of that?" As a researcher, Wang Xia had seen many anomalies, but this was the first time he encountered such a peculiar one. However, he did notice the issue in the first report.
This Beta-level anomaly, the Lord, wasn't without extraordinary abilities; it just hadn't been detected. The fact that it could leave its containment room and enter a researcher's office without a sound was a clear indication.
If it weren't for the surveillance equipment, the entire base would have been clueless about this anomaly's peculiar abilities, and it would have escaped under normal circumstances.
"Who said I want to change my hazard level? My request is to add some appliances to my room!" Qin Muye's voice was firm.
"Sure, I've already reported it. We'll add some entertainment devices soon, but you can't leave your room or harm anyone on your own," Wang Xia said, not relaxing his vigilance just because Qin Muye seemed reasonable. He was especially cautious with an anomaly whose abilities were still unknown.
"Why do you think I like killing people? Look at me, I'm so friendly and organized. Besides, I'm a person, not an anomaly," Qin Muye thought the young man had no discernment at all.
"Alright, I understand. I've changed your hazard level to Omega. So, next time, don't leave your room to change your level," Wang Xia said.
In his eyes, it was just a few words in the file. If it could soothe the anomaly's mood and prevent further trouble, it wasn't a problem.
As for the true hazard level being Beta, that didn't matter as long as it was noted in the file.
The Global Guardians Organization wasn't a rigid or petty group. Their duty was to contain the bizarre and ensure the safety of civilization, not to nitpick over trivial details.
Currently, this self-proclaimed Lord, the Beta-level anomaly, had shown no harm. Although the request was peculiar, it hadn't caused any harm to civilization, so it was reasonable to meet the request.
"..." Qin Muye was speechless; he really didn't want to change his hazard level.
"Alright, I won't leave next time."
Qin Muye had never intended to change his hazard level; he just wanted to see how they described him.
"Next time, if you have any needs, just let us know. As long as they're not excessive, we can meet them," Wang Xia said sincerely.
As long as the anomaly didn't cause trouble, the Global Guardians Organization could satisfy any requests, whether for food, drink, or entertainment. After all, they were the world's largest organization for ensuring the safety of civilization, with ample funds and authority.
Even though Qin Muye's base wasn't the headquarters but a branch, it still had the necessary resources.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. Your requested items will be delivered by this afternoon," Wang Xia said, then, seeing that Qin Muye had no further requests, he got up and left.
"Plot event... triggered?"
Qin Muye was stunned. After Wang Xia left, he realized his temporary skill had been triggered.
This suggested that the Global Guardians branch he was in was about to face some trouble.
The major events required for the main quest were plot events, but plot events weren't just major events.
In the main quest, a major event was one that could affect the entire bizarre universe. Qin Muye estimated that at least an Omega-level anomaly would be needed.
In other words, he would have to experience three events capable of destroying the entire world of the instance, which made him doubt whether the Global Guardians could handle it.
"Not my problem, time to sleep." Qin Muye said, quickly lying down on the bed and using Ji Shan as a pillow to fall asleep.
Ji Shan had been chatting with Qin Muye all day and was already fast asleep. He was always confident, with the hardest shell and a powerful father, so he was fearless wherever he went.
Drip...
"Unfair, even I get caught in this random AOE." Qin Muye opened his eyes and wiped the water droplet from his face.
The base was filled with deafening alarms, and the sound of footsteps and commotion was everywhere. It was clear that containment had failed.
He looked up to see the ceiling had turned into a pool of clear water, with occasional droplets falling.
This was only possible because it was him; anyone else would have already become a puddle of water.
Don't ask how he knew, but he saw a water droplet fall to the ground, and the floor immediately turned to water.
"Let's not talk about other things. Did you eat the law of universal gravitation? I can understand your ceiling turning into water, but at least fall down. Even if you don't fall, you're not human, but dropping a few drops on me every now and then is really too much."
Qin Muye was just ranting when his door was suddenly opened, and a team of security personnel rushed in, grabbing him and running.
"Wait, my pillow, no, my son, I forgot to take him." Just as he stepped out, Qin Muye remembered that Ji Shan, who was being used as a pillow, was still on the bed.
He turned back, grabbed Ji Shan, and noticed that most of his bed had turned to water, except for the spot where Ji Shan was lying.
'What great luck,' Qin Muye's eye twitched. No wonder Ji Shan, the egg of a destined hero, was unharmed.
He brought Ji Shan out because this instance world had a 9th-rank anomaly, so he wanted to have him as a precaution.
If a fight broke out, he could swing Ji Shan at the enemy's face, ensuring a bruised and battered opponent. With a bit more force, he might even kill them.
Soon, Qin Muye was settled, and Wang Xia was there as well.
"A certain anomaly has gone out of control, causing a severe crisis in the entire base. You stay here and don't—" Before Wang Xia could finish, the wall was pushed open, and a large amount of clear water surged out, heading straight for Qin Muye.
Fortunately, this wasn't deliberately targeting Qin Muye; it was a random AOE. The base was affected in many places, not just his.
Fortunately, the water was blocked by an invisible barrier. This area wasn't just for Qin Muye; it also housed some harmless anomalies and some researchers, so the defense was quite robust.
"Our base security is a bit lacking. I just arrived yesterday, and today the residents are already getting out of control. If you were a property management company, I would definitely make you pay for my meals," Qin Muye commented.
He didn't plan to cause trouble now; he would need to live in this instance world for several decades at least. He had a lot of research and experiments to conduct, like the crucial 8th-rank spirit, which he was working on in the Endless Abyss.
Indeed, although he wasn't in his avatar form, his energy and mental power were mostly focused on the research in the Endless Abyss, leaving only a small part to control his body. So, he definitely didn't want to get involved in physical fights.
If he did, he was afraid the instance world wouldn't be able to handle it.
This instance world did have a 9th-rank anomaly, but it was incomplete. He wasn't afraid of the fight itself; he was afraid of uncovering some terrifying hidden plot, so he had to be cautious.
Wang Xia carefully examined Qin Muye. He felt that this new Beta-level anomaly, the Lord, was definitely not simple. Despite looking human, he could resist the assimilation of the Alpha-level anomaly, the Surging Spring.
Anything that came into contact with the liquid released by the Surging Spring would turn into liquid spring water. Even the protective barrier, which seemed to be holding back the water, was actually relying on a constant supply of energy to convert the water.
"Soon, it will be resolved. This containment failure was an accident," Wang Xia explained.
Qin Muye wasn't particularly interested. He didn't care if it was an accident; he felt it was unlikely to be resolved.
He sensed more containment failures happening.
This was just the trigger, not the end.
"Oh, if the base is gone, will we have to move to a new one?" Qin Muye asked curiously.
"Yes, do you have any information?" Wang Xia, after responding to Qin Muye's inquiry, keenly sensed that Qin Muye appeared to be privy to some knowledge.
"I was just asking. Mainly, I don't want to lose this meal ticket. You provide food and lodging, and I don't have to work. If this good life is gone, I would be at a loss," Qin Muye said seriously. He couldn't say that the base was going to explode; that wouldn't be appropriate. What if they misunderstood and thought he had a curse or some other ability?
(End of Chapter)
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