C-6 Soldier

This is a common problem among most gamers.

When encountering a fork in the road and unsure which path to take, the game will save its progress on the spot.

Then, explore them one by one.

If it's a dead end, collect everything and leave, then mark the path as 'explored'.

If there are NPCs or paths leading to other places, don't go there yet. Explore the other side paths first to avoid missing any items and having to go back.

So when Zai Zong discovered that there was a new fork in the road at the end of the left passage, he returned to the save point and took another path without saying a word.

The reason for this is that one is afraid of being on the right path to the very end, thus missing out on what comes from other paths.

But Zai Zong never expected that the only game would not play by the rules at all!

At the end of the passage in the middle, there were actually three forks in the road!

There's one more line than the one on the left!

This left the Zai Zong dumbfounded.

This shows that the middle passage is also the correct path!

So Zai Zong reloaded his save and took the right-hand passage, hoping it was a dead end with items placed there, so he could avoid taking a detour.

Not long after, four forks appeared at the end of the passage on the right.

This is infuriating.

In other words, all three paths are correct.

Moreover, it is interconnected in all directions, much like a huge maze.

"Holy crap, are you kidding me?!"

"All three roads have new branches at the end, isn't this killing the exploration team?"

"It's just a side quest, why make the map so big? Why add so many paths?"

"Damn it, if we have to go through all Channel 21, the game time will be extended by several hours!"

Upon hearing what Zai Zong said, a prominent comment worth 30 yuan appeared.

The text above asks: Is it possible that the development team created such a large map because they will use it later in the game?

The Zai Zong had a revelation.

Yes!

In the original Dark Forest, the protagonist would walk into Channel 21 with the doctor, and then arrive at the second chapter of the game, the swamp area.

Now that the remake has such a large, winding, and eerie maze of tunnels, doesn't that mean...

The protagonist and the doctor will encounter something extremely terrifying here later?

Instead of just going through the motions like in the original game!

Oh, right!

That must be it!

"Damn, Only Game is really willing to spend a fortune!"

"Not only did they redefine the word 'remake,' but they also added so much new content. They're fucking amazing, a true gem in the industry!"

The Zai Zong got excited and continued playing.

He stopped agonizing over which path to choose and plunged straight into a passage, limping as he explored.

But just then, a low growl sounded from ahead, instantly dampening the Zai Zong's enthusiasm for exploration.

"Holy crap, that sound... it's the Head-splitting Monster."

"Damn it, I knew it wouldn't be that simple. The captain's leg is injured right now, so he definitely can't win in a fight. He can't sneak up behind his back and press F, so he can only go around him."

"No wonder the map is so big and there are so many routes, it turns out it's to help us avoid monsters."

As if to confirm Zai Zong's words, the C-1 captain in the game also spoke solemnly.

[It's those monsters]

My situation is terrible. It's best to avoid them.

The line is quite clear: it's about playing hide-and-seek and not getting spotted by the monster, otherwise, in your current state, if you do get caught, you're dead.

Oh, maybe he can empty the magazine before he dies, but that only delays his fate by a few seconds.

So, without saying a word, Zai Zong turned around and left, saving his life, and plunged into another Pitch Black passage.

Using the light of a tactical Flashlight, we carefully moved forward in the narrow and dimly lit cave.

After exploring for about ten minutes, Zai Zong finally found a prop.

Gas helmet!

It must have been left behind by a teammate.

The Zai Zong stepped forward, and the game entered real-time calculation at that moment.

Captain C-1, dragging his injured leg, squatted on the ground, picked up the gas helmet, checked it from top to bottom, and then spoke in a serious tone.

[There are signs of it being forcibly torn off; it seems something happened on this road that caused the helmet to be pulled off.]

So, has he already sacrificed himself?

[Damn it. I can't even get your nameplate back.]

The C-1 captain's voice sounded somewhat indignant.

He took a small device off his gas helmet and then attached it to his own helmet.

The next second, a familiar magnetic sound rang out.

It's a radio!

So that little device was a mini wireless device.

At this moment, the C-1 captain began trying to contact his teammates.

[Zeta-9 'Mole' Team C, I'm the captain C-1, can anyone hear me? Over]

[Command center received, please respond. This is Mole's temporary captain C-1. We are in mortal danger. Requesting evacuation. Please respond upon hearing this. Over.]

[Can anyone answer me? Tell me there's still someone alive?]

[Anyone, please say something.]

Please don't want to be here alone.

These words Zai Zong somewhat silent.

The situation that Captain C-1 is currently facing is unimaginable for ordinary people.

He was seriously injured and had difficulty moving.

The surrounding environment is devoid of any artificial signs, resembling a natural maze.

Furthermore, there lurking around are multi-headed Head-splitting Monster that are extremely fast, have very high defense, and are bloodthirsty.

His teammates who fought alongside him were either dead or missing.

There was no response even at the command center, and no one knew what was going on.

In this situation, his only reliance was the 17-bullet gun in his hand.

Moreover, everyone understands that if things continue like this, it's only a matter of time before death arrives.

Having finally found the radio, the urge to hear teammates' voices and know that one is not alone is understandable.

[I need to leave as soon as possible, please provide support]

The Zai Zong regained control.

He pressed the remote control button and continued forward.

But after walking for only a few minutes, a voice came from the radio.

[Ci-Ci-Hello? Can anyone hear me? Hello?]

This sound was nothing short of heavenly music!

Captain C-1 in the game responded immediately, Zai Zong also stopped walking and focused on reading the dialogue.

[Hi! Hi! This is Captain C-1. Please state your codename.]

Upon hearing this, the person on the other end of the radio was first taken aback, then became excited.

[Captain? That's great! Captain, you're alive!]

[This is C-6, an engineering equipment personnel. I've just installed the signal booster and radar scanner, and I'm trying to contact everyone.]

[But only you, Captain, responded to me.]

Seeing this, Zai Zong realized that this 6-person team probably only had 2 people left.

The Head-splitting Monster killed three of them. Although he didn't see the body of the fourth one, he picked up its helmet, so it was probably in grave danger as well.

The whereabouts of the engineering and equipment personnel for C-6 are still unknown.

At this moment, Captain C-1 spoke up.

[Great, can you detect our location signal?]

[Also, can the terrain structure here be planned?]

On the radio, C-6 hesitated for a moment, then immediately replied.

[Scanning, Captain.]

[Wait a minute. It's the captain! Scanned!]

[On the radar, there are three red dots very close together; these should be... those who have already sacrificed their lives.]

These words were quite heavy, and for a moment both of them fell silent.

But soon, the C-6 opened fire again.

[Wait, there's a red dot moving. Is that you, Captain?]

Zai Zong moment, gripped the remote control in his hand, and quickly shook his head.

"I didn't move."

The captain then spoke up.

[What about the other signals?]

[The others stayed put, except for me.]

[But I can't get in touch with him; his wireless equipment must be broken or lost.]

No, it's actually in my hands.

"That's what Zai Zong thought to himself."

In the game, the captain breathed a sigh of relief and asked in a calm tone.

[OK, what's your name?]

[Bob, Captain, I'm a new recruit, this is my third mission.]

The captain nodded and replied.

[OK, listen, let's meet up first, then we'll go find our surviving teammates.]

[You're giving me instructions, understand?]

The response came immediately over the radio.

[Understood, Captain!]

[But Captain, I heard strange noises nearby; it's probably from the monsters that attacked us.]

I've run out of bullets, only my pistol and dagger left. I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for you to come.

Upon hearing this, the captain's tone changed from its usual tone.

Are you afraid?

These words stunned the C-6 on the other end of the radio, and also puzzled Zai Zong.

What the hell? In this godforsaken place, someone has died again. How can I not be scared and terrified?

No. I'm not afraid of the captain.

To everyone's surprise, the captain reprimanded him in a low voice.

[Recruit, I order you to tell the truth!]

There was a moment of silence on the radio, followed by a deep breath, and then C-6 spoke.

[Fear. I'm terrified of the captain]

Only then did the captain nod.

[Good, your fear shows you still have reason.]

[In our Zeta-9 Special Task Force, facing Anomaly Space and bizarre environments, rationality is paramount. Therefore, fear is our fighting strength, and also a form of awe towards the unknown.]

Listen, fear makes you nimble, fear makes you brave, fear makes you yearn for life.

[I'm afraid too, I'm scared. In this godforsaken place, anyone who isn't afraid is a fool.]

[You are a member of the Control Bureau, a member of Zeta-9 'The Mole'. I order you to be strong and wait for me, understand?]

After he finished speaking, rapid breathing came through the radio.

Then, the powerful sound of the C-6 reached the ears of everyone in the live broadcast room.

But what he said sent chills down everyone's spines.

[Private Bob - Dismemberment - Dismemberment - Dismemberment, Understood!]