MTLNOVEL Chapter 542: Document handover
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The monstrous flesh mass the size of a sports stadium undulated slowly, twisted human faces on its surface crying out in a cacophony that filled the sky.
Some still retained the consciousness they had in life, crying out in the eerie accents of Goryeo and Izumo languages.
The warriors of the Imperial Fist watched from a distance, their hearts tightening at the sight.
"How did the Izumo people create this monster!?"
"Sect Leader Yun of Joyful Sect personally took action and captured the Izumo Chief of Staff. According to the interrogation, it seems they experimented on living humans for many years to create it."
At this moment, countless "regular Auxiliary Army" soldiers with ammo boxes on their backs came over to reload the mechas.
The ammunition was the Armor-Piercing Incendiary Shells that Lu Yao had brought from Blue Star.
This type of ammunition was too advanced to replicate, so the corps had been reluctant to use it, relying instead on standard ammunition replicated by Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau.
But now there was no time to think of conservation!
Just as the warriors finished their rearming and were about to open fire, an urgent military order came through—retreat 10 miles back for all units!
Although puzzled, they obeyed the military command without question and quickly retreated to the nearby "Mount Beihan".
It wasn't long before Liao Qe piloted the "Super Hornet" into the airspace above.
"Such a massive monster, truly disgusting!"
The 18-meter-long fighter jet appeared tiny compared to the massive ground flesh mass, like a bee next to a birthday cake.
Liao Qe pressed a button, switching the aircraft's mode to "air-to-ground," and then pushed the control stick forward, diving towards the target.
Immediately after, a series of "70MM White Phosphorus rockets" shot out from the "rocket pod" slung under the wings.
The use of White Phosphorus Shells is banned under the "International Arms Convention" because upon contact with air, they ignite and burn until extinguished, reaching temperatures over 1000 degrees.
Upon contact with the human body, the flesh would be instantly burned through, then the burning would spread to the internal organs and bones, extremely cruel.
At that moment, the monster experienced this brutal treatment as white phosphorus adhered to its body and mercilessly scorched it.
Amidst the rising sizzling sounds, thick smoke billowed into the air, and every face on the monster let out earth-shattering screams.
The parts of it covered with white phosphorus began to detach in a futile attempt at self-preservation.
But the "Super Hornet" was equipped with 8 sets totaling 152 white phosphorus rockets, and only one set of 19 had been used so far.
Seeing the good effect, Liao Qe switched to rapid-fire mode and fiercely pressed the launch button, shouting, "Die!"
In an instant, the rockets, trailing flames, were unleashed in a deluge!
The Imperial Fist warriors standing on the mountain looked up to see countless red dots raining down from the sky like a meteor shower, bombarding the monster below.
Luckily, the Star Alliance Country had not joined the "Arms Convention," allowing them to carry so many white phosphorus rockets.
The monster's body was covered in white-smoke-emitting bright spots, all of which were white phosphorus.
It let out sky-shaking screams, thrashing violently as if it were a gigantic caterpillar encountering its natural enemy.
In no time, the white phosphorus had penetrated the outer layer and was slowly infiltrating its insides.
Swarms of smoke rolled, darkening the sky and filling the air with an unbearable stench of charring.
The monster's body gradually turned into chunks of coal that had been lit, bound to turn to ash eventually.
The formidable life force meant this process would endure for quite some time, but it was merely extending its suffering.
[Nicely done]
Lu Yao watched everything through the mental connection and did not skimp on praising the girl.
Liao Qe's excited face flushed red: "Flying a plane to clean up is so much fun!"
As she circled in her fighter plane ready to return, Lu Yao suddenly said:
[Don't leave yet, there's still something to deal with at Yu Yanmei's location]
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Meanwhile, at the "Epidemic Water Supply Troops" base. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire
Being the first place where the "biohazard" broke out, not a single living person remained, and the metal doors of the bunker were wide open.
A gust of wind came, lifting a few empty garments in the air, creating an especially eerie and strange atmosphere.
Yet there were two figures quietly and swiftly approaching.
One was the Izumo military commander, Hayashi Senjuuro;
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Another turned out to be the captain of the "Yamato" — Colonel Matsushima, with his Spirit Bird "Shota" following above him.
It was thanks to this bird that they had perfectly evaded the Yi Dynasty's forces.
At this moment, the two stood before a massive metal door, the sole entrance to the underground laboratory.
They were here to retrieve the experimental data of the Tactical Ghost.
Remembering the disgustingly eerie creature, Colonel Matsushima felt a twinge of fear: "Commander, perhaps I should wait for you above?"
Hayashi Senjuuro gave him a cold glance.
This fool had doomed the Yamato, and had the Spirit Refinement warriors not been so scarce, he would have died numerous times over.
And now he even dared to show reluctance to fight, which was utterly intolerable!
Hayashi Senjuuro said coldly, "Colonel Matsushima, I must remind you that even the Emperor is highly concerned with what's below; it must be treated with utmost importance."
Colonel Matsushima nodded with a smile: "Rest assured, I am ready to redeem myself through meritorious deeds."
"Good that you understand," Hayashi Senjuuro said. "While the Shina deal with the creatures, we shall act swiftly and decisively."
Colonel Matsushima cursed under his breath and followed down into the underground laboratory.
After the naval battle ended in failure, he had planned to flee to the headquarters and scrounge some accolades before returning. Unexpectedly, not only had the military been thoroughly defeated, but the underground laboratory also encountered complications.
The two delved deeper along the silent corridors, the scenes growing increasingly bizarre.
There were jars containing organs, and deformed humans frozen in blocks of ice.
A biochemical laboratory that conducted experiments on living humans was bound to be a horrific sight.
Colonel Matsushima wondered why the Emperor seemed to place such high value on this place, to the point of sending them personally.
While contemplating, the two reached the deepest part of the facility, where the office of Lieutenant General Ishii, the lab's overseer, was located.
Given the chaos outside, his chances of survival were slim.
The very thought infuriated Hayashi Senjuuro; the original plan was for the troops to retreat to Busan Port and watch the Tactical Ghosts unleash their power.
But before they could evacuate, a severe accident occurred in the lab, with their own men becoming material for the Tactical Ghosts' incubation.
"The research data should be inside that safe. We grab it and go."
Hayashi Senjuuro ripped the metal door of the office off its hinges and strode inside.
But upon entering, he froze on the spot. Colonel Matsushima, following behind, also stopped dead with a look of shock.
There sat Lieutenant General Ishii, who was expected to be more dead than alive, at his desk, smiling at the two of them.
This scene was eerily bizarre, especially since two experts were unaware of his presence just through a wall!
For he no longer possessed the aura of a living person, resembling more like a piece of stone.
Hayashi Senjuuro probed without betraying any emotion: "Lieutenant General Ishii, so you're still alive."
Lieutenant General Ishii's smile grew even more sinister: "Yes, I've never felt better."
"The Emperor has ordered me to retrieve the research data on the Tactical Ghost."
"It's in this safe. Please tell His Majesty that the experiment was a great success!"
Their exchange of duties proceeded as if nothing was amiss. After confirming there were no problems, Hayashi Senjuuro signaled to Colonel Matsushima with his eyes.
The two of them backed out of the office, and just as they were about to step out, Lieutenant General Ishii suddenly asked with a laugh:
"Would you like to join? It really is quite wonderful."
"No need, Lieutenant General Ishii," Hayashi Senjuuro replied, eager to avoid further trouble and quickly retreated.
Lieutenant General Ishii's body remained immobile, but his neck twisted 180 degrees to stare at them, he coaxed:
"Are you sure you won't reconsider? This is something even His Majesty eagerly anticipates... hehehe..."
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Returning to the surface with the research materials, their mood was somewhat somber.
The encounter had been too bizarre, especially Lieutenant General Ishii's last words… Why would the Emperor wish to become such a monster...
Colonel Matsushima sent his Spirit Bird aloft to scout, as they prepared to retrace their steps.
But their expressions changed drastically in the next second!
They were blocked by a man and a woman, front and back — it was Yu Yanmei and Bai Jingting!
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