Six hundred and eighty-sixth demon
“You did it right.”
Deacon Nashbar smiled kindly at Su Hao: "Your keen insight and firm and decisive orders have saved a large number of people and yourself. If everything is waited until we come, the infected people that must be faced may not be just this one, but hundreds, even the entire P9 army."
Su Hao sorted out his chaotic thoughts, nodded slightly to Nashbar, and then looked at the two purification knights who were putting Coxon's head in the iron cage with a serious expression.
Coxson was not dead, and his head remained full of vitality. The Purification Knight obviously knew how to deal with this situation. They stuffed their rotten heads into the closed compartment and directly twisted the thermostat pointer to minus fifty degrees. Soon, Coxson's head was frozen into ice inside, and his ferocious expression completely solidified.
In Nashbar's opinion, Su Hao's actions were exactly in line with the performance of a combat squad commander after knowing the truth. The deacon of the Holy See examined the closed cabins in the hands of the two purifying knights, and confirmed that there was no omission. He smiled and greeted Dai Xiaolou who was standing behind him, and the three left.
The room sprayed with disinfectant felt suffocating. Su Hao pulled up the breathing mask on his helmet and took a few deep breaths of oxygen. He found that Dai Xiaolou was also doing the same movements as himself. This guy seemed to have evolved into the nicotine god worshipped by many smokers. Even when he was inhaling oxygen, he did not forget to light a cigarette so that the toxic substances and the gas needed by the body could enter at the same time, in order to survive and to enjoy it.
"If it were me who stood in Nashbar's position, I would also like to appreciate you in words."
Dai Xiaolou took a big sip of cigarette, with a strong smell of smoke and a joking expression, "It is a very wise move to burn the dead bodies. You have reduced a lot of trouble for them and made things controllable. You are equivalent to selling a good deal to the Holy See. Although I don't like those priests, I have to admit that the Purification Knights are indeed much stronger than us when dealing with special enemies. I don't need to write this report this time. Nashbar will take the initiative to send a gorgeous poem full of praise to the Legion headquarters. You will be promoted because of this, which is for sure."
"Well, this is indeed something to be happy about."
Su Hao answered absent-mindedly, his eyes wandering on the remaining blood on the ground, and his thoughts had already floated to somewhere.
After entering the third stage of the world, Su Hao has been working tirelessly in a fixed direction. He is very clear that only by completing the identity transformation from an ordinary person to a top-level superior in a short period of time, like the second stage of the world, can we conduct a comprehensive and systematic search and investigation of the entire world. So far, Su Hao has not found any relevant information about pyramids or portals. They seem to have disappeared from the third stage of the world, and no one knows where they are? But no matter what, Su Hao is sure that since the traces left by the Atlantis can be found on Earth and the Red Dragon Planet, then here is no exception.
The space converter may have some connection with the space gate. The human empire civilization has lasted for tens of thousands of years, and no one can tell when this ancient technology appeared? Su Hao has never been able to enter the upper echelons of the empire. Although he has the special skill of devouring the human body to learn information, he cannot find secrets from the dignitaries. He has always had an extremely great dream, which is to cut a piece of meat from the emperor and eat it.
Fortunately, Deacon Nashbar's mental detection ability could not see through Su Hao's heart. Otherwise, he would not even have a chance to defend himself, and would be besieged by a large group of purifying knights, torn to pieces on the spot, and then tied to a stolen rack to completely purify.
There is no doubt that Coxson turned into a zombie. Although the species and appearance are different from those on Earth, Su Hao can be sure that both are the same mutant creatures.
This made him feel chilled. The people on earth are just the most ordinary physique, and they have not even reached the reinforcement standards. This may explain why the zombies on the earth move slowly and can kill them with just a headshot. However, here, in the third stage of the world, everyone is an evolutionary person, and their natural strong physique determines that the virus infection has completely different effects. The mutation of Coxson is very powerful. In the melee state, Su Hao is not the opponent at all. His brain is not the only control center of the body. Even if it is divided into pieces, the body fragments remain alive. Freezing in a low temperature state should be just a necessary means for the Holy See to seal biological samples. If you really want to destroy them, the final method may be flames and high temperatures.
Evolved people zombies... Su Hao felt that he seemed to have entered an extremely terrifying world. He no longer had the advantage of being foresighted. His current self is equivalent to an ordinary person in the future time and space. In the cave, the process of fighting with Coxon really left an extremely deep impression on Su Hao. He was shocked to find that in front of the mutant monster, he was a target of hunting. Although he resisted and resisted, Coxon always stood up from the ground again and again and became a powerful enemy that he could not deal with at that time.
What's wrong with this world?
Why aren't zombies found in the main world? Instead, such monsters appeared in the space realm?
And... there are no planes here?
"You seem to be very unhappy?"
Dai Xiaolou paid great attention to Su Hao's expression changes, and his tone was still cynical: "Do you know, I've always been worried about you."
Su Hao took his thoughts back from his fantasy, raised his head and asked, "What are you worried about?"
"I have read your battle records. Coxon did suddenly mutate without warning. According to the official statement, there must be some kind of devil curse in that fortress on the top of the mountain, and this unexplainable phenomenon occurs. However, we all know that Coxon was actually infected and gained more powerful power after mutating. If he did not use special methods to deal with it, he would not die at all."
Speaking of this, Dai Xiaolou lowered his voice and his expression became quite strange: "Do you know how to deal with him, is that right?"
This question has a double meaning. Su Hao didn't know if Dai Xiaolou was deliberately tempting? Or had another purpose? He quickly passed the matter in his mind, cheered up and said in an as normal tone as possible: "It all came suddenly. No one expected that Coxon would become like this. It took us a lot of effort to subdue him. Of course, it was just on the surface that Coxon stood up again, and we concentrated all the firepower to kill him. When Coxon's body was resurrected, everyone felt extremely horrified. His blood was splattered everywhere, and meat and bone pieces could be found in any corner of the cave tunnel. I shot him twice in the head, and you saw it, until I walked into this room, Coxon was still alive."
Dai Xiaolou smiled mysteriously: "Then why did you burn those corpses? As the commander of the squad, you should know that under any circumstances, you must bring back the bodies of your comrades. Just before we came here, you burned them. Moreover, it was the same time when the quarantine station had just begun to be established and the entire area was completely blocked."
“To prevent it.”
Su Hao didn't hesitate for a second and answered directly: "I have observed Coxon's body up close. There were no signs of rotting skin and muscles when burned by bullets. I speculated that this might be a special effect caused by high temperature burning. There are many rebel soldiers in this place. God knows what monster they worship? I must change this situation as soon as possible. The situation was very chaotic at that time. In addition to us, there were other members of the National Defense Forces. You know, they are not like us who implanted genetic glands, and they are not immune to diseases and most viruses. I dare not take risks. If more people die because of this, I will still have nightmares even if I go back without responsibility. We used flamethrowers to burn all the dead to ashes. If the Legion Court wanted to punish me for this, I would be willing. At least... those people can survive."
Dai Xiaolou kept squirting the ashes, lifted his feet, kicked the concrete floor, and said lightly: "The result of this matter is not as simple as you imagined.
Su Hao looked at him with confusion.
Dai Xiaolou did not explain and asked: "Tell me, how many people know about this?"
"You mean the last battle with Coxson."
Su Hao replied: "In addition to the remaining squad members, there were 37 National Defense Army soldiers who were present at the scene to participate in the attack. In addition, 61 soldiers received rescue signals and entered the cave tunnel later. General Karakov sent a reinforcement force from the company. They came relatively late. At that time, the construction of the mountaintop quarantine station had been completed, and the health quarantine equipment was installed inside and outside the tunnel. They did not enter the tunnel, but were only responsible for the vigilance work outside."
Dai Xiaolou narrowed his eyes: "Karakov? How much does he know about this?"
"I told him nothing."
Su Hao said seriously: "I just claimed in the communication that I encountered danger and needed reinforcements. But what is the specific problem? I have never mentioned it to General Karakov.
“Very well you handled it well.”
The solemnity that had just appeared on Dai Xiaolou's face suddenly became relaxed. He pulled a chair from the side and sat down.
"The views of the Legion Headquarters and the Holy See are often different from the Holy See. Of course, Coxson's crazy mutation is true, and no one will deny it. But you have to understand that the focus of the Holy See is only the viruses that Coxson is infected with. And we must focus on the fact that Coxson kills his comrades."
"The Reverend Torugar and several other team members have recorded the complete battle process. I have seen those images and you are very brave. You have also adhered to the duties of a team commander, and even at the most dangerous times, you have not given up your comrades. You have not used weapons, and under the precarious danger of death, you have not given up on Coxson who may fall from the cliff at any time. This is very good and has completely cleared your suspicion. However, this is not just all we need."
Speaking of this, Dai Xiaolou lowered his voice: "This matter must not be leaked. I will unify the official statement with you."
The expression on Su Hao's face became quite strange: "Official statement?"
"Legion soldiers can never kill each other."
Dai Xiaolou's expression was extremely serious: "When he attacked his own people, Coxson's fate was already locked. He was a rebel, a despicable murderer and criminal. This would never change. Even if he turned into a pile of rotten meat, he had to be marked as a shame. Listen: This was an extremely wonderful, but for the main legion, it was an extremely ordinary victory. Because this was a war, there would be sacrifices when there was a war. All the dead team members were normal combat losses, and we could bear such losses. Their sacrifices and
It is not wasted in vain. Those dark creatures and rebels entrenched in the fortress on the top of the mountain resisted stubbornly until the end. The l18 combat team was under this furious and almost suicide attack that led to the current casualties. However, we finally won. The enemy had nowhere to escape. The Fortress consumed a lot of resources and had not captured time. It was taken down by us in just a few hours. This is the difference between the elite army and the National Defense Force. This is the honor we received, the honor of the dead, and the honor of the new soldiers who looked up to the glory of the emperor and the new jinshi. "
Su Hao was silent again.
Of course he could understand the meaning of Dai Xiaolou's words. To be fair, this should be the best way to deal with it so far. The achievements of the soldiers who died in battle can be recognized, and he can also be promoted. However, whenever he thinks of Coxon being listed as "the one who died in battle" on the list of members of the legion rather than telling the process of its mutation, Su Hao feels that something indescribable is surging in his heart.
Zombies... This kind of dirty and terrifying creature not only exists on Earth. There are also many abilities here, and their abilities are far greater than their similarities on Earth.
"Just do what you said, the official statement."
Su Hao glanced at Dai Xiaolou: "You'd better give me something in writing so that I can recite every detail so as not to make mistakes."
"I'll give it to you. Before that, I have another problem that needs to be solved."
Dai Xiaolou threw away the cigarette butts and stared at the ground: "The National Defense Army soldiers entering the tunnel must be cleared."
Su Hao's eyes suddenly became shocked: "Clear? What does it mean?"
Dai Xiaolou slowly pulled out another cigarette from the cigarette box and said carelessly: "They will not live this night. Maybe the Nashbar's Purification Knight is already doing this. We call this "cleaning, they call it "purification," and it actually means the same."
Although he was surprised, Su Hao did not show too much resistance to such things: "Are everyone going to die? They just entered the cave, and many people had no substantial contact with Coxon. They may not be infected."
"But they all saw Coxon after the mutation and knew what was going on. Moreover, the National Defense Forces are not us. They are just ordinary physiques and do not have as strong immunity as we do. On this issue, neither the Legion Headquarters nor the Holy See will take risks."
Dai Xiaolou held a cigarette in his mouth: "You just pretend that nothing has happened. This is a military accident and a secret. This is for our morale and honor. Although the essence of the matter is not as simple as it appears, once it is leaked, it will cause extremely serious consequences. It will hit the morale of all legion soldiers, care for each other, and will never collapse in an instant. Not only the main legion, but it will even cause the space field expeditionary force, that is, the troops under General Karakf, to disintegrate, and cast an irreversible shame on us "Iron Warriors" who have great military achievements."
After saying this, Dai Xiaolou was silent for nearly half a minute and let out a long sigh.
"Sometimes, I really envy those ignorant people. They are really happy."
Su Hao replied calmly: "Actually, you can do it like them."
Dai Xiaolou looked at him with his crystal eyes and licked his lips: "Maybe I just don't know if there is another chance."
The next development is based on the fixed trajectory that Dai Xiaolou said.
The headquarters of the "Iron Warriors" Legion and the Holy See issued a joint commendation order. All members of the l18 Tactical Squad, including Coxson, were ratified for their achievements. Senior Deacon Nashbar and his Purification Knights' troops stayed in the space field of Paka UU for more than two months. In addition to purifying every location where there may be pollution sources, most of the time, they brainwashed Su Hao and other surviving team members.
According to official statements, this is a ritual of spiritual purification that allows the soothing people to forget the sad and painful scenes, forget the bloody and cruel killing process, thereby stimulating them to develop stronger and more vigorous courage, as well as unprecedented enthusiasm and worship for the emperor.
Perhaps because of the effect of the black particles in it, Su Hao did not think that this brainwashing would have any effect on him. During the ceremony, he just followed the Purification Knight to recite the "Holy Book", just like a first-grade primary school student who recited the text word by word under the teacher's agency.
Su Hao noticed that this ritual obviously played a role in other team members. They were extremely pious and even forgot about Coxon's mutation. Of course, it was impossible to completely forget. It was just through linguistic and thinking hints that made them feel that Coxon died under the enemy's biological and chemical weapons, which also influenced other comrades.
Chapter completed!