Chapter 545 Sensory Organs (2/2)
Han Xiao shook his head. ”The Mutation Disaster has already grown, and we will be facing an even more perilous situation after this. Not to mention whether or not the suppressant will still be effective after this, just the ability of the Mutation Source to control the infected individuals will be the greatest danger. We have captured so many of its 'sensory organs', and it is very likely for it to control a bunch of animals to attack the Sanctuary or Six Nations. It may also choose to control the infected individuals to create destruction and attack our facilities from within.”
Hearing that, Bennett's face turned dark, and he felt a lingering fear in his heart. He was not an unduly humble person, but he was clear that without Han Xiao being around, it would be impossible for the natives of Planet Aquamarine to cope with the disaster on their own.
”What are you getting ready to do?”
”Nothing.” Han Xiao raised his bows. ”The mercenaries under my charge are extremely bored, and a beast tide won't be a big issue. We shall observe the situation first for the other problems. You must try to adapt to the new situation quickly.”
”I understand.” Bennett nodded.
It was possible for the Mutation Source to be hiding underground or in the ocean. The radar database also did not have any records of the Mutation Source's fluctuations, and it was difficult to locate it. Trying to search for it was no different from searching for a needle in a haystack. Because of the uniqueness of the Mutation Source, before having a cure for it, it would be extremely difficult to deal with it. The Mutation Source was capable of absorbing energy and was able to absorb most attacks as fertilizer for its growth, rendering ordinary attacks completely useless against it. Furthermore, it was able to split apart rapidly and was extremely difficult to catch.
Currently, Han Xiao did not wish to deal with the Mutation Source personally as it was far too disgusting and was not in his interest. Apart from giving Godora a headache so he could reap some benefits, there was another reason. The Mutation Disaster was a temporary protective charm. If the Mutation Disaster was quelled on Planet Aquamarine, he would not be able to predict what DarkStar's next move was. The enemy might choose to destroy Planet Aquamarine directly.
While there was nothing for him to be afraid of since he could easily leave, it would be impossible for him to fit Planet Aquamarine into his pocket and take it along with him to escape. The only ones with such an ability were probably the three great Universal Civilizations or beyond Grade A Supers that had special abilities.
After putting aside his thoughts, Han Xiao gathered his subordinates, and his gaze swept over all of them. With a heavy voice, he said, ”According to my estimations, there may be a large beast tide in the next few days. Take some men to patrol the area. The moment there are signs of beasts gathering together, destroy them early and don't allow the beasts to approach the Sanctuary.”
Everyone's face lit up. After being idle for so many days, they finally had something to do.
The happiest person was definitely Harmon. Carrying his large axe, he said in a gruff voice, ”I like hunting.”
After thinking for a moment, Han Xiao added, ”Right, take the Inhumans who have just joined for some training. Do not let them be too bored in the Sanctuary.”
The majority of the players were currently staying in the Sanctuary. While it was not because they were forced, the daily repetitive disaster relief missions would bore them as well. Apart from the daily selection trials, there was not much of an opportunity for them to fight. Those who were already in the Black Star Mercenary Group naturally were not able to join the selection trial and did not have a chance to do battle at all. Thus, it was likely that they were extremely bored as well.
During the second phase of the Mutation Disaster, the attacks of the beast waves would definitely be more frequent, and it was the best chance for the players to go out and hunt some beasts. They would be able to let off some steam while allowing the mercenary group, which was a few hundred times larger, to build some bonds.
Furthermore, if they did not fight monsters, the players would not be in urgent need of equipment.
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In some location on Planet Aquamarine, a black figure was seated cross legged in a cave like a statue. After a long while, its pure white eyes spun around.
”Trapping… my… sensory organs… irritating…”
The simulated body began talking to itself. It had only gained this body a few days prior, and it still could not speak fluently.
After obtaining a body that belonged solely to itself, the Mutation Source felt a sense of freedom. While it could share the senses of the infected individuals and even control them to a certain extent, it was only able to have absolute control of the simulated body.
Just a while ago, the Mutation Source had evolved successfully, although it did not even know about its own evolution and only felt its senses toward the 'sensory organs' becoming much clearer.
Every infected individual was a 'sensory organ' in the eyes of the Mutation Source. The infected individuals were like the different body parts of a human, and the Mutation Source treated them like part of its body. When it could not move around in its infant stages, it could only understand the world through these 'sensory organs'.
Right now, it could clearly feel many of its 'sensory organs' being trapped in a few different locations. Just when it wanted to order its 'sensory organs' to spread out and not gather together, it saw the refugees being suppressed by Han Xiao and the others. As such, it immediately understood the situation.
They are my enemies! They are harming my sensory organs!
In the original thoughts of the Mutation Source, there was no righteous or evil nor any sense of moral standards. It did not have much common sense either and only had the basic instinct of a living being. It could even be considered to be extremely pure.
To the Mutation Source, the act of suppressing the refugees was akin to controlling his 'sensory organs'. It felt as though its limbs were being restricted without being able to move one bit. With these 'sensory organs' being gathered together, it was not able to understand the world around it.
Furthermore, some of the 'sensory organs' had been injected with some kind of substance, severing its connection with the 'sensory organs'. It was akin to blinding it or making it deaf.
Thus, it was extremely displeased.
Its instincts told it that if it was attacked, it had to retaliate.