My Teammates Just Pay the Price / You Think You Can Stop Me? You're Not Worthy!

"Hey, big guy, yours!"

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, and having some fruit to cleanse their palates, Jill Hera reached out and scooped a boiled octopus tentacle from the stone pot he had crafted, then called out and threw it to King Kong, who was washing his wounds by the riverbank.

"Roar!"

King Kong reacted quickly, raising his paw to grab the thick, long thing. The aroma of cooked food made the gorilla sniff, and he quickly lifted the octopus's tentacles, sucking it into his mouth.

Food that would be too crude for humans to swallow tasted exceptionally delicious to King Kong. After tasting its delight, it excitedly approached the stone pot and scooped out the remaining two octopus tentacles, swallowing them whole.

"Big guy, he can eat a lot."

After spending several days together, Koko gradually overcame her wariness of the gorilla, patting King Kong's hairy arm with a light laugh.

The Arms Queen, adept at cultivating relationships, intentionally forges a friendship with this ruler of Skull Island, hoping to find a more suitable patron to counterbalance someone...

"Koko, we all know each other so well now, I advise you not to try anything funny. It's best to be a good, obedient captive."

"I just want to use you to get the Holy Grail back from that guy. I'll return it after I'm done, I promise!"

"We've known each other for so long, and you've made a fortune off [Wild Serpent]. How about you do me a favor this time?"

Jill Hera twirled the Rose of Fate in her hand, speaking softly, her words carrying not only threat but also helplessness and earnestness.

"What are you thinking! I'm just buying information; I don't know that little bastard at all."

"How could he possibly be willing to trade the Holy Grail for the safety of a neutral figure?"

Koko blinked, her face full of "sincerity" as she tried to dissuade her friend from using her as a hostage in a deal with Kevin.

"Heh, neutral my ass! You Vixen, you never tell the truth."

"Back in Saint Fath Town, they not only helped that kid build connections and introduced him to accomplices and rivals for free, but they also hid his identity as a contestant. In the end, they even sent him a helicopter. Was it really necessary to be so blatantly generous?"

"Don't think I don't know you have a perverse fondness for children! You're what's known as a 'Shota complex'!"

Jill Hera crossed his arms, his face a mixture of sarcasm and wariness.

"How can you slander someone without any basis! We've been together for so long, do you think I'm that kind of person?!"

Koko circled around from behind, wrapped her arms tightly around Jill Hera's waist, and affectionately pecked her friend on the cheek, her pretty face full of resentment.

Meanwhile, the Arms Queen was filled with gloom. Although that's how things happened, it was all an accident! Do you believe me when I say that?

Who would have thought that the great Commander Jörmungandr would act rashly, abandon neutrality, and backfire on a mere kid!

Not to be outdone, Jill Hera pinched Koko's sharp, pretty face. Under her intense gaze, even the usually thick-skinned and ruthless merchant gradually dared not look directly into those sneering eyes.

"It doesn't matter if you hide it, as long as that little brat admits it!"

"In front of the central square, that little guy was surrounded by three powerful enemies, but at the critical moment he still thought of standing in front of you, risking his life to withstand three deadly attacks."

"Only a fool would believe there's nothing going on between you two!"

This thorny Rose spoke with absolute certainty and an irrefutable tone, quite pleased with her clever move of kidnapping Koko.

Perhaps in a direct confrontation, she is indeed no match for that freak, but she holds that brat's lover in her hands. Using this trump card to exchange for a one-time use of the Holy Grail is not a bad deal!

As for mending friendships, well, as long as [Wild Serpent] continues to cooperate with Koko, this money-grubbing Arms Queen will definitely seize the opportunity to strike.

Just as Jill Hera was pondering how to sell Koko for a good price, King Kong, who was squatting on the rock, tore open the head of the giant octopus, rummaged around inside, pulled out a purplish-red crystal with tendons attached, and casually handed it to the two of them.

A reciprocal gesture? Pretty clever, buddy. But this kind of gemstone? I've rarely seen it before.

Koko looked at the fist-sized, purplish-red crystal, her expression somewhat puzzled.

"This is... Honkai energy crystal?"

Jill Hera whispered, this young lady, who had some contact with her father's experimental data, was no stranger to this raw material.

Could the biological mutations on this island be related to the Honkai catastrophe? The two exchanged a glance, each lost in thought.

A few days ago, the two women were stranded on Skull Island after a helicopter crash. Severely injured, they were also hunted by various mutated creatures. Fortunately, they encountered this gorilla that came to hunt them.

Therefore, not only Jill Hera, but even a certain unscrupulous businessman rejected King Kong's offer.

Seeing that the two hairless monkeys were not grateful, King Kong casually threw the Honkai energy crystal into his mouth, and with a tooth-grinding crunch, the gorilla swallowed it.

"Roar!" Immediately, the handsome guy from Skull Island, having eaten and drunk his fill, jumped to the top of the rock wall, pounded his chest, and roared at the setting sun.

A thin layer of purplish-red mist faintly appeared around Vajra, and the wound on its arm healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Even, judging from Koko observation, the guy seemed to have grown a full size.

The wonders of nature are truly amazing. The two couldn't help but sigh as they recalled their recent experiences and observations in the jungle.

Immediately, the two became curious about the gorilla's background and began asking the handsome Skull Island boy about his family situation, using gestures and inquiries.

However, King Kong stood on the rock wall, silent for a long time, until the last rays of the setting sun were swallowed by the earth. Only then did the "sculpture" bow its head sadly and point to a certain direction.

"Roar!" This loud roar contained both sadness and anger.

The two intelligent women immediately understood King Kong's body language. Its parents had most likely died there.

At the same time, they indirectly came to an important conclusion: that place was dangerous!

However, just as the two were determined not to go there and risk their lives, a group of geological exploration experts and a photography crew arrived in a desolate valley.

P. S.: Thank you to the readers! Jill @HalfLife_PartingSorrow @HeavenlyChestnut @Jinyu @Yuanquan'sBlade for urging me to update, and to @BakerStreetRequiem and Jinyu for their donations. This is the third update.

There will be two updates tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM sharp, and a third bonus chapter in the evening.

I recently went home and my mom needs to do heavy lifting, so I'm busy during the day. Sorry about that.

Chapter 427, Section 448: It's a bit taxing on teammates.

As night deepened, the Sky Fox Squadron, disguised as a photography crew, began setting up camp and laying communication lines near the desolate valley.

Because the storm enveloping Skull Island has a fixed period of weakening, the time they can stay on the island is quite limited, and they can only take some relatively risky actions.

"Miss Mira, tonight's dinner is beef stew with potatoes. I got her a pot, it's still warm..."

Captain Conrad, a former SAS tracking expert, once again climbed the hill and handed a Canned Food to Miss Mira, who was observing the terrain ahead.

"Thank you, but I have hands and feet, so please don't bother me next time."

Mira resolutely refused the blond heartthrob's advances, leaving Conrad with a helpless shrug and a wry smile.

"Don't worry, it's just a friendly gesture."

This blond, handsome man, who had the arrogance of an English aristocrat, disliked his American relatives as soon as he boarded the ship. Conrad even regarded Professor Randa, who hired him, as a sucker who was throwing money away.

The accompanying "Sky Fox Squadron" not only spouted vulgarities with a thick American accent, but also frequently displayed reckless and arrogant behavior, clearly indicating a somewhat arrogant mindset. This group was obviously at odds with the relatively cautious Conrad.

The only thing on the entire ship that could attract him was, of course, Miss Mira, the Hollywood gore movie star.

After all, a man's inherent romance and desires will always be revealed unintentionally. The more outstanding a person is, the more greedy they tend to be, and the more they crave things, including chance encounters and romantic encounters.

Conrad, of course, was no exception. If he could complete his mission, make a fortune, and incidentally have something happen with this Hollywood star who was popular for a time, that would be the perfect trip.

Conrad's keen interest in this woman stemmed partly from the fact that the Ukraine beauty's English sounded somewhat like London accent.

On the other hand, this former SAS tracking expert had seen a blood-soaked film directed by Mira.

This blonde beauty, rumored to be a former model, made a stunning entrance wielding an axe and hacking through zombies. Not only was it breathtaking, but every strike seemed to instinctively aim for a fatal blow.

Mira's methods were quite shrewd, like that of a seasoned soldier who had long walked the line between life and death. Conrad's curiosity was greatly aroused by the fact that he had the good fortune to encounter this mission.

Of course, it was just a hobby of hunting for women and exploring; Conrad believed that his professional skills in tracking and combat shooting would impress this person.

However, upon entering the jungle, the group encountered several dangerous situations due to insufficient preparation.

As a result, the two teams disturbed the "specialties" inhabiting Skull Island — the Scorpion-Centipede, the Vile Devouring Worm, the King Grasshopper, the Giant Pincer Spider, the Long-Legged Mother Monster, and other monsters.

Even Conrad had indirectly learned about incredible events such as the Honkai, the Biohazard Crisis, and the Apocalypse Virus, so he was quite knowledgeable.

But faced with the endless stream of bizarre life forms, this tracking expert himself was exhausted and narrowly escaped death several times.

Mira's performance surprised everyone. This woman, who was only considered tall, actually wielded two Gurkha Knife and cut a bloody path through the enemy with ease.

Moreover, the frequency of her breathing and her ability to manage both survivors and equipment during a crisis are enough to prove that the previous nightmares were as simple as appetizers for this woman.

Therefore, even the "Sky Fox Squadron" abandoned their contempt and began to treat what they originally saw as Hollywood pretty faces with caution.

Even Captain Conrad completely abandoned any romantic notions of a romantic encounter. The overwhelming superiority of her abilities forced this tracking expert to admit that this was not a woman he could handle.

"Thank you for your kindness, Captain. Please tell me about the losses in supplies and personnel first."

Mira glanced briefly at the perceptive Captain Conrad beside her, took the pot of beef stew with potatoes, and sat down on the grass to eat and chat.

"The geological survey team has suffered two fatalities, one missing person, and one minor injury, but basic operations can still be maintained..."

"Our film crew was well protected; they only suffered damage to one camera and minor injuries to three people..."

"But for some reason, I have a feeling this trip won't go too smoothly..."

"To be honest, I survived on the battlefield entirely thanks to this keen talent..."

"In short, everyone should be on high alert and careful these days."

In a similar tone to Officer Mira, Conrad instinctively revealed information about the two teams.

Then, the somewhat absent-minded tracking expert paused, focused intently, and extended a friendly olive branch to Mira beside him.

"Furthermore, I don't really trust Professor Randa and his group; there's a smell of secrets and lies about them."

"If possible, I would like to form a secret alliance with you, Miss Mira, to look out for each other and prepare for any unforeseen circumstances."

On a perilous desert island, having more friends is always better than having more enemies, especially with this blonde beauty beside you who is not only incredibly powerful but also quite attractive.

Team up? With me? Mira raised her eyes, somewhat surprised. After a moment's thought, considering the need to conceal her identity, and unable to resist Captain Conrad's sincere request, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

I hope you won't regret it...

This former Umbrella Security Director seemed to remember that the guy who left her a few script fragments and the interesting name Mira Jovovich had once complained to the members of their Bio-terrorism counter-terrorism Team A.

Well, that's about it. If there's nothing else to do, just stay in Group A and keep the monsters around. If you have to go out and cause trouble, it's best not to harm others.

Because, for ordinary people, teaming up with you guys is quite exhausting for teammates...

Thinking of this, Mira couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips, a smile secretly appearing on her face.

Of course, she didn't take the joke to heart and then frowned to start another topic.

"Actually, I suggest everyone camp here..."

"There is plenty of sunshine and water here, but the vegetation is quite sparse, and even animals are rarely seen. It seems that a unique atmosphere is corroding and polluting this land."

"Or perhaps we've stumbled into some kind of predator's hunting grounds..."

After hearing Mira's concerns, Captain Conrad nodded in agreement, but seemed helpless.

"Professor Randa made the plans and chose the location; he's the one in charge of the decision-making. I'm just a paid mercenary; I can't change anything."

Mira sighed and murmured softly.

"Hopefully I'm overthinking it, and tonight will pass peacefully..."

Before the words were finished, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the distant mountains, and under the blinding searchlights, pieces of rock slid down from the mountainside.

Mira and Conrad spotted the figure moving about on the mountainside, exchanged a glance, their expressions changed slightly, and they frowned deeply.

The Sky Fox Squadron? What are those geology team doing?! Making such a commotion at almost dark, are they looking for trouble?!

Just as the two of them suddenly stood up, a rustling sound came from the depths of the woods behind them.

P. S.: The name Mira is meant as a tribute and a reference, and of course, it also represents Alice's remembrance of the protagonist; it's a secret that belongs only to them.

Chapter 428, Section 449: You think you're worthy to stop me?

At the foot of the mountain, Professor Randa excitedly rummaged through the stones scattered on the ground under the light of a searchlight.

He followed the purplish-red crystalline patterns on the surface of the rock and found that the deeper he went in, the darker the color of these crystals became and the larger their area became. Everything before him immediately confirmed his point of view.

At this moment, Professor Randa couldn't help but shout loudly, boosting morale.

"Gentlemen, we may have found the catalyst that has altered the ecological environment of Skull Island!"

"This discovery may allow us to decipher the unknown origins of life in the [Monarch Specimen Atlas]!"

"Protect the site. I will contact headquarters as soon as possible to request additional personnel to fully explore and develop Skull Island."