This World Is Seriously Ill
Chapter 29

This World Is Seriously Ill

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Intelligence: 8

Perception: 20

Overall Stats: 93

Special Abilities: 1. Regeneration (Can rapidly heal major torso damage, including limb regeneration.)

2. Evolution (Rapid cell division in organisms, increasing mutation probability.)

3. Mind Impact (Concentrates and emits mental power, forming a shockwave within a 20-meter radius.)

As expected, with Alice's special genes and abundant experimental data, he still managed to develop this new virus.

Rather than calling it an improved T-Virus, it would be more fitting to give it the name from another timeline—God Virus (G-Virus).

Clearly, Dr. Isaacs' initial intention in developing this virus was to gain the qualifications to become a "god" and nurture "New Humans" with extraordinary power.

And [Apocalypse]'s analysis of the monster before him allowed Kevin to grasp Dr. Isaacs' general situation.

Although he had injected the modified T-Virus, due to his own death and his head being blown apart, he had lost most of his sanity, making it impossible for him to control such terrifying mutative properties.

So, Dr. Isaacs' experiment might have succeeded, but the direction of its evolution failed.

Even so, without weapons of mass destruction, it would be practically impossible to completely eliminate this monster that was still evolving.

If nothing unexpected happened, the Wolf Pack Squad was doomed!

Just as Kevin thought, as Dr. Isaacs gradually grew accustomed to the Wolf Pack Squad's attack patterns, he abandoned defense, his abdominal muscles vibrating strangely.

Then, the eyeballs that squeezed out from his torso and various joints suddenly opened wide, twisting and vibrating outwards like ripples, continuously unleashing violent shockwaves.

"Boom!" Amidst the violent tremors, the remaining bulletproof glass on the second floor shattered completely.

The members of the Wolf Pack Squad, who were maneuvering around Dr. Isaacs, were sent flying backward, either crashing into metal walls or falling from the second floor onto the lobby below.

Even though each of them was equipped with a bulletproof vest, the terrifying impact caused the Wolf Pack Squad members' internal organs to vibrate, and they spat blood, severely injured.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!" The Demolitions Expert, Ghost, and Medic, after unfortunately crashing into the metal wall on the second floor, fell into a severely injured and comatose state.

Then, Dr. Isaacs, who advanced, crushed their bones and then stuffed them into his mouth to chew and swallow.

Dark red blood splattered everywhere, and the grating sound of metal breaking nearly pierced everyone's eardrums.

His mouth, lined with serrated teeth, tore through the flesh encased in the bulletproof vest, swallowing it whole, bones and all.

If it had been a quick death, it would have been better. The most tragic was the female Medic, who was awakened by excruciating pain halfway through being eaten. Her continuous, shrill screams sent shivers down everyone's spine.

"Bastard!"

Wolf Mom, slumped in the lobby on the first floor, raised her carbine with a shake, her eyes bloodshot, and frantically pulled the trigger.

The members of the U.S.S. troops were experts who completely followed and effectively accomplished orders, with no emotions between them. Wolf Mom, Ruper, seemed to be no exception.

But her inherent maternal instincts made her instinctively care for her team members, like a wolf leader guiding her pack. Therefore, she was respected by these wolf cubs.

This kind of emotion was hard to let go of...

However, without the corresponding power to wield, futile rage was ridiculous and pathetic.

Dr. Isaacs didn't even look back, continuing to eat with his back to everyone, letting Wolf Mom, Ruper, vent her bullets.

This is bad! The plan to lure the tiger away with the wolf succeeded, but this pack of wolves is facing a prehistoric saber-toothed tiger; they are not in the same weight class at all.

If the wolves were eliminated, then they, the remaining scattered soldiers, would have to step up next.

Kevin's brow furrowed; the mutated Dr. Isaacs was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

Moreover, it seemed that by absorbing the DNA of the few people on the second floor, the monster's healing speed and genetic mutations had accelerated again!

"We can't wait any longer! That hidden door should have an emergency elevator shaft. Take the antidote, get around this thing, and go!"

Kevin immediately ordered his troops to move. At this rate of mutation, no matter how many people there were, they wouldn't be enough for him to chew on.

Rather than waiting for death, it was better to fight for a chance!

However, as Kevin and his group hugged the wall, preparing to ascend to the second floor using Ada's grappling hook, dozens of eyeballs filled with yellowish, viscous fluid stared intently at one person.

Everyone froze, large beads of cold sweat forming on their foreheads. Kevin, the focus of the pile of eyeballs, felt like crying without tears.

Damn it! Why do I always attract so much hate?

We're practically half-acquainted, give me a break, big brother!

However, Kevin soon realized he was mistaken. What truly attracted Dr. Isaacs' attention was Alice, who was unconscious in his arms.

T-Virus Fusion User! This special gene held immense attraction for him!

The Commander suddenly understood, but internally, he also wanted to curse.

You bunch of unlucky brats, each one more of a liability to the team than the last. Can't you let me live?

After barely surviving the laser corridor, now I have to go head-to-head with this mutant. Did I dig up your ancestors' graves in my past life?!

Kevin's resentment surged, and he even shot a fierce glare at the clueless Leon beside him.

"Captain, I'll hold them off here! You guys go quickly!"

Leon, still mobile, realized he was too much of an eyesore among these severely injured individuals and prepared to stay behind with a look of tragic determination.

"Get out, all of you! Its target is me! Do you think I want to be a meat shield?!"

Kevin kicked Leon in the rear, his face also a mask of despair. He ordered everyone to retreat quickly, then scooped up Alice and, trembling, retreated behind cover in the first-floor lobby.

"ROAR!" After tasting a few appetizers, Dr. Isaacs, now even larger and covered in bone-white exoskeleton-like armor, leaped down from the second floor.

The main course was right before him. Mutation and the desire to feed had completely consumed the consciousness of this shell of a body.

With bestial instincts overpowering humanity, eating naturally took precedence. The mutated creature ignored the bullets fired by three surviving members of the Wolf Pack Squad and sprinted towards Kevin's location.

Meanwhile, those who had climbed to the second floor seized the opportunity to grab the concentrated antidote from the control console, then rushed into the elevator hidden behind a dark door.

"Let's die together!"

Seeing that their attacks couldn't even scratch the mutated creature, Wolf Mom, her eyes filled with despair, frantically slammed the controller to activate the Hive's self-destruct sequence.

If I ever team up with this bunch of orphans again, I'll be a stupid donkey that only eats carrots!

Kevin wept, tears streaming down his face. Living was so hard!

ps: Now do you believe what a real "team killer" looks like?

Of course, I think the main reason is that someone has E-rank luck, possessed by a Lancer.

Section 46 Chapter 44: Madness Under Knowledge!

"Combat data collected. Initiate emergency escape protocol?"

Just as Kevin was sinking into despair, a mechanical synthesized voice from the [Apocalypse] auxiliary combat system suddenly echoed in his mind. The content of its message filled him with unexpected joy.

"What's the plan? Hurry, tell me!"

Using the surrounding obstacles for cover, the Commander scooped up Alice and narrowly dodged the mutated doctor's first attack, his mind screaming.

"Utilize the residual T-Virus within the host for a short-term mental enhancement, combined with the collected bio-energy from the virus strains, to unleash a psychic shockwave!"

Kevin instantly understood. This mutated creature, having suffered multiple blows to the head, had severely reduced intelligence. Furthermore, it had already unleashed a psychic shockwave, putting it in a weakened state of self-defense.

From a purely physical damage perspective, it was difficult to devise an effective strategy. But what if they directly attacked its most vulnerable mental will...

Perhaps, it could work!

"How do I do it?!"

Kevin dodged around the surviving members of the Wolf Pack Squad, using them as shields without hesitation to buy himself some time.

"First, activate Apocalypse to enhance mental perception!"

"Second, load all collected bio-energy into mental strengthening!"

"And I need the [Red Queen]'s motherboard as a carrier for the peripheral thought assist program to help you bear the pressure of the surge in mental perception!"

No wonder that glowing orb had shown no reaction when they were being brutally beaten by Alice.

This kind of passively triggered skill required overly harsh conditions, and even if there was a chance to use it, facing an almost perfect T-Virus fusion user like Alice, he would have no chance of winning!

As Kevin reviewed his data template, he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

Name: Kevin Li

Price: The Fool (C) (Overall Stats 60-69) (The limit achievable through some system training and effort!)

Level: LV7 532/700 (Total eliminated en route: 1 Pursuer, 2 Tyrants, 12 Lickers, numerous zombies)

Remaining Stats: 8

Strength: 10

Constitution: 12

Agility: 12

Intelligence: 12 (Mental enhancement from Apocalypse Baptism fully adapted)

Perception: 14

Overall Stats: 60

Apocalypse: 2/3

Skills: 1. Firearms Mastery: Intermediate

2. Military Combat Skills: Beginner

3. T-Virus Enhanced Adaptability: Beginner

So, all this time, with his mind constantly on high alert, perpetually teetering on the brink of death, his own potential had been fully unleashed.

After all, facing a pile of cold training equipment, even if one built a set of aesthetically pleasing muscles through hard work, it wouldn't make them as fierce and sharp as a battle-hardened veteran.

And within the 60-69 range, this was likely the average standard for special forces elites.

At the same time, the 12 points of Intelligence governing his mental abilities, combined with the 8 points of virus strain bio-energy he had previously absorbed, would bring him exactly to the human limit of 20 points of mental power.

Coupled with the dual assistance of [Apocalypse] and the residual T-Virus, he might even awaken some kind of mental talent.

"Jill, give me the [Red Queen]'s motherboard, quick!"

"Ada, Leon, you two provide covering fire on the second floor and buy me some time!"

Kevin was a decisive man of action. After clarifying the general feasibility, he immediately issued his orders.

Without hesitation, the three of them sprang into action. Jill casually snatched Kaplan's backpack, found the Red Queen Motherboard, and immediately tossed it to Kevin.

Meanwhile, Leon and Ada, who had sustained the lightest injuries, were on the empty second floor, aiming for the monster's cluster of putrid yellow eyeballs as they moved and fired.

The moment the motherboard touched Kevin's skin, points of light seeped into it, as if echoing the Ouroboros pattern intertwined within the Commander's pupils.

At the same time, accompanied by a surge of bio-energy, the veins on Kevin's forehead throbbed with a numb ache, and the tightness in his brain instantly vanished under a wave of impact.

But what followed wasn't the pleasure of mental expansion; everything around him became so clear it was maddening.

The surrounding breeze felt like it was drilling into his brain through his pores, the muzzle flashes of bullets made his vision swim in their brilliance, and the fine dust particles were like tiny knives shaving his skin…

Humans were too fragile. So often, even when they knew the answer was wrong, they stubbornly clung to it.

Because, in a way, this was also a form of self-protection for their minds.

We always crave to see the essence of the world in darkness, to find the truth of the universe, Without understanding that once too much information exceeding human cognitive limits floods the mind, most people with wavering wills would likely go insane on the spot.

"Peripheral Thought Assist Program activated! Algorithm construction complete! Mental pressure diversion commencing!"

"Maintain rationality!"

That cold, mechanical voice pulled Kevin back from the brink of madness, rescuing him from the ocean of information he was lost in.

The Apocalypse, using the special algorithm formed by the Red Queen Motherboard, quickly diverted most of the external information that was useless to Kevin.

Name: Kevin Li (Mental State Unstable)

Value: The Fool (C+) (Overall Stats 60-69)

Level: LV7 532/700 (Total eliminated along the way: 1 Pursuer, 2 Tyrants, 12 Lickers, numerous zombies)

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