Controlling the Mole Squad

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Fallen leaves drifted down, and the forest grew dark.

Zai Zong walked through this forest filled with thick smog, pushing through the clouds as he went.

Beneath my feet lay a pile of fallen leaves.

Stepping on it, it made a clear rustling sound in the quiet forest.

This place, although it's called a forest.

But there was not a trace of greenery, nor the chirping of birds.

It is a place teeming with life, yet it exudes an eerie atmosphere that keeps strangers away.

Wearing VR Zai Zong, Zai Zong carefully walked through the still dimly lit forest at 9 a. m., recalling what the werewolf had just told him.

Deep in the forest, to the west, lies a special forces unit.

[I don't know how many of them there are, but they have something that interests me.]

[You're a government employee; you can easily contact them. I need you to bring the recording equipment they're carrying.]

[Then I'll tell you where the doctor is.]

In the forest, Zai Zong pressed the remote control button and unfolded the map.

On the tattered parchment, there was a red X-shaped mark.

This is the location the werewolf drew for him, and it's also the place where he's on his mission.

And now, Zai Zong has arrived here.

I put away the map and looked up.

Ahead, there was a dilapidated little wooden house.

It wasn't large; it was about the size of a latrine.

The door was open, and the inside was empty except for weeds.

But strangely enough...

In the very center of the room was a military supply bag.

It looks as if it was deliberately placed inside.

Zai Zong frowned, but since it was just a game, he didn't pay much attention to it.

Just consider it a perk from the development team to replenish players' resources.

After all, in many games, especially RPGs, there are just too many free resource points like this.

So he activated the remote control, maneuvering the protagonist into the house to retrieve the item.

But then they discovered...

The supply bag contained only some rags and gun parts.

The recording device the werewolf wanted was found next to his backpack.

This thing is small in size and has an old-fashioned design, so it is obviously equipped on a helmet.

However, the game is set in 1987, so it's understandable that the recorder looks retro.

At this point, Zai Zong frowned slightly.

What's going on?

Why is this backpack here?

Where did that special forces unit go?

And this recorder is so easy to get, why doesn't the werewolf just come and get it himself?

Zai Zong had some doubts, after thinking about it, it seemed that the original tasks of stealing the key and killing the sow were not that difficult.

Is this task of getting the dashcam just a simple errand?

Thinking of this, he shrugged and picked up the portable recorder.

The game then entered real-time calculation mode, which surprised Zai Zong slightly.

Wow, there's even a special animated demonstration! This task is no simple matter!

In the game, the protagonist picks up the recorder, dusts it off, and begins to examine it.

Then, unfold the tiny screen and press the power button.

As the recorder's small screen lit up, Zai Zong noticed that the entire game interface showed ripples resembling a signal malfunction.

The protagonist seems completely unaware.

Even the colors gradually turned black and white.

Just as Zai Zong was wondering what had happened, the interface suddenly jumped.

Scene change!

At the same time, even the game characters have changed!

The Zai Zong the spot.

Even the person holding the DV camera was no longer the government official who had previously been in control, but...

[Command Center! This is Special Task Force Zeta-9 'Mole' Team C. This is Captain C-1.]

[We have successfully entered Underground Passage No. 21. All is currently functioning normally. The combat data recorder has been confirmed to be working correctly. Over!]

[Command center received. Soldier, report your operation code and team members!]

[Received! ' Anomaly Zone ' Investigation Operation, codenamed Pitch Black, is ready!]

[For this operation, I, C-1, will serve as the temporary team leader. C-2 will be the reconnaissance personnel, C-3 and C-4 will be special operations personnel, C-5 will be the logistics personnel, and C-6 will be the engineering equipment personnel! Over!]

[Very good, soldier. Note that this operation is primarily for investigation, with rescue as a secondary objective. Record as much of the forest's characteristics as possible for the researchers.]

[Received, completed!]

As soon as he finished speaking, Zai Zong found that he could move again.

At this point, the game interface displays a first-person shooter (FPS) perspective.

The gun in his hand was exquisitely crafted and realistic, its surface gleaming with black varnish.

The image remains black and white, devoid of any other color.

"This"

Zai Zong tried moving around, only to find that the so-called C-1 captain in the game was also moving with him.

On either side of him stood five other soldiers, also fully armed.

They were all wearing recognizable Mask.

It seems like something is being isolated.

At that moment, Zai Zong opened his mouth wide.

"Holy crap... this... this... this has turned into an FPS?!"

"Guys! This side quest is awesome! I thought it was just a fetch quest, but it actually switched perspectives and let us experience other people's adventures!"

"What's this team called again? The Mole, right? The Special Task Force, right? That name sounds familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before."

As soon as Zai Zong asked the question, the live stream chat exploded with comments.

One guy even left a prominent message worth 50 yuan.

It says: It's that Mockumentary on the Danmu Network where you go down the stairs, Mole Squad is the one who goes inside to explore at the end.

When Zai Zong saw the comment, he suddenly realized what was going on.

Memories suddenly flooded my mind.

"Oh, oh, oh, it's that movie where the time warp caused the past captain to kill his future self."

"Honestly, guys, that mockumentary really scared me back then, especially the part where the team members mysteriously disappeared while we were going up the stairs. It completely stunned me."

"Now it's my turn to take control of this mole Special Task Force. Although I know the two teams are not the same group of people, I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen."

"Remember the backpack the protagonist found in that dilapidated house? There was only a backpack and no one else, which means that the whole group must have died."

"The development team probably wants us players to experience a game where even with plenty of firepower, we can still feel fear."

"Damn it, he really is! I'm going to cry!"

After saying that, Zai Zong pressed the fire button and fired a few shots forward.

"Holy crap, the feel of this gun is awesome!"

"Brothers, if you get a chance, come up and give it a try. The shooting feel here is even better than those competitive FPS games! It's practically the same!"

As he spoke, Zai Zong fired a few more shots, then went into the settings and adjusted the controller sensitivity to 2.

He then shook it a few more times, feeling as if he were possessed by a gun god, before nodding in satisfaction and starting the game.

"I feel like there's no monster I can't headshot. If there is, it means it doesn't have a head."

After regaining his confidence, Zai Zong started the game again.

In the black and white footage, several teammates begin to scout ahead with their guns raised.

Their movements and postures were very similar to those of a commando team in the America movie, showing great professionalism.

As a player and captain, Zai Zong naturally didn't want to fall behind, so he also raised his gun and began to move forward.

This is Underground Passage No. 21.

The protagonist uses this route to move from Chapter 1 to Chapter Two.

It was also the Outlast route that the doctors had always believed to be.

In the setting, this Channel 21 is indeed the only entrance and exit to the forest.

However, as time passed, the area was eventually invaded by tree roots, becoming a dead end, leaving the protagonist unable to escape and forced to come to the Swamp in Chapter Two.

However, it seems that this passage has not yet been invaded by the forest.

Everything seemed deathly still.

Only the faded chandeliers, stripped of their color, cast their lonely glow, illuminating the road.

[All soldiers, listen up! This forest is an ' Anomaly Zone.' Anything could happen next. We must be on high alert! Even the air quality here is dangerous.]

[Removing Mask without permission is strictly prohibited and will be met with military punishment!]

As soon as he finished speaking, several responses came through the radio.

[Received!] *5

However, at that moment...

Another trembling cry for help came through the radio.

[Is anyone there? Please help us! Please help us!]