Chapter 284: Human Evaporation (1/2)
Chapter 284 - Human Evaporation
TL: xDh20, LifeisaJourney
As for why this was so strange, the answer was supplied by their investigation.
Arriving at the cabin door, Han GuangMing used a loudspeaker to shout within a few more times. Serenity was dead silent inside. There was no response, not even the movements of zombies could be heard within.
There weren’t any fortifications made in the corridors of the cabin. No defensive structures to prevent forced entry. No one standing guard. However, on the floor there were scattered cigarette butts. At a nearby table, there were poker cards. It seemed there were long term personnel stationed here, but it they had left it all unguarded.
The Serenity didn’t have electricity running. Pressing the switches on the wall was pointless, the lightbulbs didn’t turn on. The only source of light was from the environment outside, that shone through the windows. Even though Serenity had large windows that allowed a generous transmittance of light through, it was a cloudy day. No matter how much light passed through the window, it didn’t matter. With the poor illuminance and dead silence within the airship, it was an eerie atmosphere.
“We will split into two teams. Treadmill, you will lead a team with Huang WeiTao and HuJun. Start from the starboard side of the ship and head to the front of the ship. Find the people in control of this ship. Zhang Hua, Martial Thunder, you will follow me on the port side of the ship. If you find any enhanced survivors or other players, don’t engage. Report back to me with your location on the coms. Understand?” Han GuangMing handed out his orders.
This was Han GuangMing’s first expedition mission with Elder Liu. He didn’t want to underperform and lose this opportunity to prove himself. Once that trust is lost, it will be hard to regain. So Han GuangMing was understandably nervous.
“Understood,” replied other players nonchalantly. Han GuangMing was the youngest of them all, even when he spoke his voice was shaky. This made other players question his leadership skills.
Regardless, they knew that Han GuangMing was part of Liu Gan’s trusted circle. By rank, his position fell below Zhang ShengLi and Wang DeCheng. So no matter how unacceptable the situation, they still needed to respect Liu Gan. So, no one dared to question the tactical arrangements.
After tactics were arranged, both teams set into motion. They walked through the corridors silently, but the surroundings were just as silent. One could hear sounds of their own footsteps. Treadmill lead Huang WeiTao and HuJun as planned. They went on the right side of the ship searching from the front to the back.
“Go, open up that cabin door.” Treadmill held his assault rifle, pointing it at a door, as he commanded HuJun.
HuJun frowned. He wasn’t quite willing, but he still went over to push open the cabin door, then quickly moved to the side wall to avoid friendly fire.
“Hahaha…aren’t you overly nervous?” Treadmill laughed at HuJun. Then he proceeded to walk into the cabin to look around.
HuJun didn’t reply. Suffering from Treadmill’s command was intolerable, since he had followed Liu Gan longer. Now that they were both level 5, his position was still lower. In particular, when Han GuangMing was assigning team leaders, he had chosen Treadmill. The lack of respect was like he didn’t even exist.
Despite being in a bad mood, HuJun still had to obey the commands of Treadmill. If something like disobedience happened and it got to the ears of Elder Liu, then HuJun knew he would never have another chance to raise his rank.
After the three entered into the cabin room, they discovered that it was separated into many rooms with viewing glass walls. Within each room were placed with many different types of instruments. From the looks of it, the Serenity was a hospital or laboratory ship. When Raincoat took over this place, he hadn’t vandalized the area, so most of the glass rooms and technology was kept in pristine condition.