This World Is Seriously Ill

Kevin immediately pulled Jill to his side, along with the narrowly escaped Leon and the female soldier Rain, to support their two other teammates who were in a difficult situation.

Kaplan, whose legs felt weak, was practically dragged to the entrance of the Red Queen's main control room.

Fortunately, with the help of Ada's electromagnetic interference gun, they didn't even need to decode anything and could directly hack into the electronic security door of the main control room.

Accompanied by the dull click of locks opening behind them, Kaplan and Ada were responsible for retrieving the Red Queen's motherboard, while the rest of them fought their way back, gradually regrouping with the two.

As the crawling sound of Lickers echoed from above once more, Kaplan, the computer expert, finally managed to pull out the ejected motherboard and put it into his backpack.

"We did it!"

Amidst the little guy's excited cheer, most of the lights inside The Hive flickered out one after another, blast doors slammed shut, and emergency lights gradually came on.

And the dense horde of zombies outside was finally blocked by the doors that had once again locked shut in front of the corridor.

Everyone collapsed in the sealed main control room, gasping for air, a sense of relief passing between their eyes.

They... had survived!

During this precious period of respite, everyone took out some water and compressed food from their tactical backpacks, satisfying their parched throats and hungry stomachs.

The quiet sounds of chewing felt incredibly peaceful and blissful at this moment.

"Have some water."

Ada, the female agent, approached the commander, spread out her canvas backpack, and sat down lightly, offering her own water bottle to Kevin.

Even in the most dangerous moments, this woman maintained her elegance and composure. Her mysterious and mature aura was undeniably captivating.

"Thanks..."

All the unspoken words finally condensed into two simple words. Some things were best kept in one's heart.

Kevin took a sip of water, swallowing carefully. An energy bar to fill his stomach felt exceptionally delicious at this moment.

"What do we do next?"

Ada asked in a low voice. Although the commander was young, almost every decision he had made along the way had significantly minimized casualties.

Four people had already met their end on the way. Reality was never as perfect as the plan.

Facing the current losses, Kevin felt a pang of emotion and helplessness.

However, it was clearly not the time for sadness or self-blame. The commander pondered for a moment, gathered everyone, and began assigning the next tasks.

"Currently, we have two advantages..."

"First, due to the Red Queen's shutdown, the enemy has temporarily lost sight of us, so everyone is safe for now..."

"Second, although all the blast doors have fallen, the zombie horde has also been divided and sealed off in different areas..."

"And with Ada's electromagnetic interference gun, we can choose a safe path to reach the 100th floor..."

"So, before the other side can react, we need to avoid all traps and biological weapons and reach our destination as quickly as possible..."

"In 10 minutes, prepare to depart!"

With such a simple and clear analysis, the originally despairing and lost group was greatly encouraged. They immediately nodded in response and began checking their ammunition and firearms.

In the darkness, Ada removed the hard drive containing the relevant data from the Red Queen's main unit's USB port and quietly slipped it into her pocket.

A good haul... The female agent caressed the hard drive in her pocket and looked at the commander, who was calming everyone in the corner, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

Meanwhile, on the 100th floor of The Hive.

Dr. Isaacs reluctantly turned off the now black monitor, but his expression showed little disappointment.

The bird that thought it had escaped its metal cage was still under the dominion of heaven and earth.

By shutting down the Red Queen, they had effectively cut the rope they were climbing on.

After all, to root out the suspicious elements within The Hive, the biological weapons that were originally being transported to other Umbrella branches were still stored here.

With the Red Queen's shutdown, they would inevitably be awakened!

Besides, if he calculated the time, the gifts he had prepared for these guests should be reaching the middle levels by now...

In the Red Queen's main control room, the sealed door slowly opened after being hacked by the electromagnetic interference gun.

After confirming the surroundings were safe, Jill and Kevin signaled their team members out with hand gestures. The mixed squad moved quickly and silently.

Due to the shortage of personnel, even the Indian researcher who had narrowly survived had his handcuffs removed and was given a handgun.

"Bang!" As another door was opened, Kevin and Jill accidentally let their attached gear brush against the door, and a dull knocking sound echoed.

Fortunately, this did not attract the attention of any biological monsters.

"Bang!" However, their relief was immediately shattered by a sudden gunshot from behind.

The Indian researcher, who was at the end of the line, was so highly strung that his handgun accidentally discharged, the bullet striking the metal door. The crisp gunshot reverberated for a long time!

Like water splashing into boiling oil, the sound of metal grinding, making one's teeth ache, came from the ventilation ducts above their heads.

What made them even more infuriated was that the sealed blast doors around them, under immense force, visibly dented and even collapsed!

"Boom!" The deformed steel door crashed down, and three bald lunatics in green military coats, with greyish-green skin, advanced with heavy steps!

Tyrants! Three of them!

Kevin's forehead was beaded with cold sweat. In such a confined space, trying to buy Ada enough time while also finding the correct path was practically impossible.

Not to mention, besides the three Tyrants, they were also facing a horde of zombies and Lickers crawling out of the ventilation shafts.

Therefore, the only way to survive was...

"Run! Split up!"

Fortunately, Ada had already opened many doors with her electromagnetic interference gun while scouting ahead.

With their ammunition dwindling, splitting up actually increased their chances of survival.

As soon as the order was given, Kevin immediately grabbed Jill's hand and jumped into a garbage chute, becoming the first to escape the pursuit of the bio-monsters.

At this point, Leon and the female soldier Rain formed one group, Barry and the Black commander James dragged along the Indian "dead weight" to form another, and Ada went alone, each heading in different directions...

ps: I was so busy writing two chapters until 3 AM at a hotel in Gulangyu that I feel like I've transcended. I'm radiating the spirit of the people. Things are so expensive, lol.

Section 37: I'll be updating late during my travels, please forgive me.

It's inconvenient during my travels, so I'll be updating a bit later today, but I'll maintain my daily two-chapter update. Please bear with me.

Also, I'm happy to see many old and new readers in the comment section again.

However, it seems like many people only post inter-chapter comments in the first few chapters. I wonder if they're actually following the story.

Could you please check in so I can see how many people are following the latest chapters? It would be a small boost to my vanity. Thank you.

ps1: Thanks to readers @{"reader_id":"1085155","reader_name":"Luo Jin"} and @{"reader_id":"145472","reader_name":"Baker Street Soul"} for their tips.

ps2: There were some minor detail errors in the book, thanks to readers like "Exploring Sacred Sites Just Want to Touch Fish" and "Berserk Medic" for pointing them out.

However, regarding the aspect of bodily fluid exchange, it includes a certain "harmonious movement," and the phrase "sowing seeds" is easily misinterpreted.

The speed is limited, so I can't openly "drive," I can only drift around corners to show off my skills.

Section 38: Chapter Thirty-Six: Remember, you owe me your life!

The corridor on the 66th floor.

With the dull thud of heavy objects hitting the ground, Kevin and Jill tumbled into a garbage bin. Fortunately, most of the household waste had already been cleared, saving them from a foul-smelling end.

However, the commotion caused by their hasty escape attracted dozens of wandering zombies from the vicinity.

The two immediately rolled out of the bin, relying on each other, covering each other's blind spots as they fired, their movements showcasing an unspoken synergy.

After the flying bullets took down most of the zombies, the area around them cleared.

However, accompanied by strange whimpers from around the corner, three zombie dogs with rotting skin and exposed gums darted through the zombie horde.

Kevin and Jill immediately shifted their formation, standing side-by-side, one above the other. The female officer unleashed a torrent of bullets from her submachine gun, saturating the space ahead.

Although zombie dogs are agile and can dodge most attacks, their small size means that even if a bullet hits them and disrupts their balance without being fatal, they will lose their footing.

Afterward, Kevin knelt, gripping his handgun, and precisely shot them down. Before the three zombie dogs could even charge halfway, they lost their balance and were humiliatingly shot in the head one after another by the commander.

"Pfft!" The last zombie was impaled through the head by Jill's combat knife. The ground was now littered with corpses, and the stench of decay was nauseating.

...This was much easier than I thought. A good teammate. She's a natural at support...

After the exhilarating battle, the female officer was in high spirits. The commander in front of her might have been average in some aspects, but he was adept at complementing his teammate's weaknesses.

He always made the most accurate judgments at the most opportune moments, allowing his teammates to showcase their strengths.

As Jill's thoughts were racing, she was about to praise him when she suddenly noticed Kevin aiming his handgun at her and pulling the trigger.

"Bang!" The female officer stiffly looked behind her and saw a zombie with a completely shattered jawbone precisely hit in the brainstem, falling backward.

"Remember to finish them off and stay alert. These things are resilient! Don't let your guard down!"

Kevin sternly lectured her. But as Jill lowered her head in embarrassment, he flicked her forehead with his finger.

"What are you spacing out for? The emergency exit hasn't been closed yet, let's go!"

"You jerk!" Jill snapped back to reality, rubbing her stinging forehead, realizing she'd been teased. She could only huff and chase after him.

"Miss Jill, you need to try your best to survive so you can protect the leader..."

Kevin's teasing, half-joking, half-serious tone rendered the female officer speechless, forcing her to temporarily put that grievance on the back burner.

But as the commander, who had been playfully bantering with Jill, casually pushed open the half-closed emergency exit door, a scarlet tongue covered in barbs suddenly shot out from the dark corner, wrapping around Kevin's right leg.

"Holy crap!" As his body was yanked with immense force towards the gaping maw on the other side of the stairwell, Kevin's heart turned ice-cold!

"Hold on!"

In the nick of time, Jill tightly grabbed Kevin's outstretched right arm with one hand and braced herself against the doorframe with the other, barely pulling the commander's life back from the brink.

In the dim light of the emergency exit, the female officer noticed a Licker in the stairwell with a broken hind leg and torn neck muscles, extending its proboscis, ready to feast.

If only this thing hadn't been injured before, I wouldn't have been able to wrestle with it!

"Drip!" Jill was about to feel relieved, but a drop of foul-smelling mucus landed at her feet.

Kevin, also noticing the situation, stiffly looked up. Another Licker, about two meters long, was slowly crawling down the pillar.

Ready...

The commander's breathing grew rapid. He placed his palm on the gun holster at his waist, exchanging a look with Jill, who was equally trapped in a desperate situation.

"Let go!"

With a sharp shout, Jill immediately let go. Her body, under the recoil, fell backward, and Kevin plummeted straight down.

"Bang! Bang!" With two consecutive muffled gunshots, they each hit the target behind the other.

Faced with the predicament at the time, unless they unconditionally trusted each other and protected each other's lives, otherwise, if there was even a trace of hesitation or distraction, one of them would inevitably pay a heavy price.

Fortunately, the gamble paid off…

Kevin, rolling all the way to the stairwell, landed on top of the Licker that had been shot in the head, even dropping his sidearm due to the impact.

It didn't matter… The commander, seeing that he had narrowly escaped death, couldn't help but gasp for air excitedly.

At the same time, the policewoman also lifted the Licker's corpse off her, the splattered red and white brain matter making her feel a little nauseous.

Jill, the first to recover, turned on her tactical flashlight with her left hand and raised her M1911 with her right, quickly walking to the stairwell to pull the commander up.

However, as the beam from Kevin's flashlight passed over her and projected onto the wall behind, it revealed a silhouette slowly unfolding like petals.

At the same moment, Kevin, whose gaze was fixed on Jill's back, his pupils constricted, as if he had also discovered something terrifying.

"Dodge…"

"Bang!"

The warning, squeezed from the commander's throat, was drowned out by Jill's decisive gunshot.

A monster that had crept up behind Kevin, its mouth splitting open into a petal-like maw, immediately fell to the ground.