This World Is Seriously Ill

So, the policewoman simply dragged Kevin to her own bed and settled him in, then chose to make do with the sofa for the night.

Thank goodness... thank goodness...

Not completely gone, there's still hope!

Kevin let out a soft sigh of relief, exhaling the stale air from his chest. Fortunately, things hadn't reached an irreversible point.

He'd almost lost half his life once just for accidentally seeing Jill in the shower.

Last night's indiscretion could still be passed off as being drunk. If he had actually crossed that line, he figured he could have directly booked a spot in the crematorium.

"Shut up! Let's talk business! The news is here!"

At this moment, Lara entered from the bedroom, carrying a laptop. She placed it on the round table, opened the screen, and played a video.

In the video, the prosperous area known as Toko City had already been reduced to ruins. Black smoke filled the sky everywhere, and the streets were littered with crashed, abandoned vehicles. Walking Dead with purple-red skin roamed everywhere.

Even stranger, throughout Toko City, peculiar purple-red crystals had grown on collapsed buildings and broken roads.

And at the edge of this coastal city, dense "forests" of purple-red crystals had sprung up, encircling the area.

"It has been 14 hours since Toko City was subjected to a bio-terrorist attack yesterday afternoon at 6 PM."

"The electromagnetic interference here is constantly increasing, and the TV station cannot provide close-range reporting. We apologize for the inconvenience."

"According to reliable sources, after twelve drones went missing, the Ministry of Defense has decided to dispatch the Fourth Armored Division and three F-15 Eagle fighter jets to investigate the truth of Toko City!"

Just as the middle-aged reporter with glasses in the video was broadcasting with difficulty, holding onto the helicopter's hatch, the roar of engines could be heard from a distance.

A mighty ground armored force and Eagle fighter jets tearing through the sky, charged into Toko City in coordination.

"They're here! They're here!"

"May the Self-Defense Force soldiers have good fortune in battle..."

The middle-aged reporter's surprised and fanatical cheers were instantly choked back by the sudden turn of events before his eyes.

Accompanied by a high-pitched cry from one of the islands, the purple-red jungle surrounding Toko City shot out hundreds of sharp crystal spikes.

Whether it was the reactive armor of the tanks or the special steel on the fighter jets, they were all pierced through without exception.

The Fourth Armored Division that charged in mightily and the Eagle fighter jets supported by Father Eagle had all become brilliant fireballs of explosions.

Almost at the same time, the middle-aged reporter's broadcast also abruptly stopped.

The outcome, as one could imagine.

Countess Lara's expression turned grim. She had already dispatched members of the Crawford family to Toko City to search for her father.

She hadn't expected such a complication. Now, let alone whether the contact person could complete the mission, it was questionable if they could even survive.

"At 5 AM this morning, Tokyo submitted a request to the United Nations for a joint investigation into the bio-terrorist incident. The higher-ups unanimously agreed to dispatch the most experienced BSAA field team to investigate the truth."

After speaking, the Countess turned her questioning gaze to Kevin.

Is this thing really the Toko City I remember? That's too absurd.

Kevin's shock was immeasurable. Clearly, a place that could instantly wipe out an armored division and three Eagle fighter jets was practically a graveyard for life!

"Phase Two Calamity Mission activated!"

"Mission Objective: Uncover the truth, eliminate the crisis!"

"Time Limit: 7 days!"

The flashing crimson text in his mind made Kevin's pupils contract.

The information for this mission was pitifully scarce, and he could already vaguely smell danger.

However, the moment Kevin turned his head to look back, he found that in everyone's eyes, there seemed to be no fear or hesitation.

They were even starting to change into combat uniforms and check their equipment.

No one wanted to die, but someone had to face it!

Kevin felt a sense of relief, and his inner worries and reluctance gradually melted away.

"This mission will be handled by Group A members Leon, Chris, Barry, and Rebecca. Alice and I will co-lead, and Countess Lara will serve as an operational advisor and participate as well! We depart in half an hour!"

The Commander then glanced at the eager Countess Lara, knowing that even without his permission, this crazy woman would still sneak along to see her father.

Therefore, Kevin decided to include Lara in the plan.

"I have an objection!"

The policewoman Jill stood up upon hearing this and questioned the Commander's order.

"Why is only Group A undertaking the mission alone?"

"It's too dangerous there. If our Group B participates as well, we can at least provide mutual support!"

Kevin remained noncommittal to Jill's suggestion, his smile unchanged.

"Next time, next time I'll take you on a vacation alone..."

"I promise to max out your affection points and make up for last night's regret with a slam dunk..."

Such ambiguous and flirtatious words immediately rendered Jill speechless, a blush spreading across her face.

The Commander, while the policewoman was still stunned, quietly left with his ready-to-go squad.

"Group A members, prepare to board!"

Half an hour later, Leon and the others, fully equipped, boarded the aircraft one after another under the Commander's strange gaze.

"Right, prepare parachutes for every seat! Double the amount!"

Before leaving, Kevin seemed to have thought of something. He pulled Lara aside and gritted his teeth as he instructed.

I must have been kicked in the head by a donkey to choose you lot of troublemakers to form a team and clear dungeons!

Do you think I want to do this! Given the current state of Toko City, sending any number of Group B's plot fodder would be like sending sheep to the slaughter!

As expected, only those with tough lives deserve the difficulty of a Calamity Mission?

But can't someone else be tricked into this? Can't they give us a way out?

Clutching his parachute tightly as soon as he got on the plane, Kevin was on the verge of tears.

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Section 69 Chapter 66 Aegis Shield

Tokyo Bay, a Black Hawk helicopter hovered overhead.

Kevin took the binoculars from Alice and looked towards Toko City, which was enveloped in purplish-red crystals.

Collapsed buildings, wandering undead, destroyed streets, crashed vehicles on the roads, smoke and dust filling the air, and an island that looked like a crystal palace... Kevin didn't even see much sign of living people struggling.

Everything painted a corner of hell on earth.

When the second small drone carried by Group A disappeared completely ten minutes after entering Toko City, Kevin's scalp tingled.

However, what made him even stranger was that a layer of golden-blue mist seemed to permeate the city's surroundings.

Any purplish-red crystals that tried to grow and extend seemed to gradually disintegrate and shatter upon contact with this mist.

It seemed that it was precisely because of this layer that the special virus in Toko City was temporarily contained.

And just as the Commander had predicted, looking down from a high vantage point with binoculars revealed this situation.

All roads leading out of Toko City were either cut off or sprinkled with these special golden-blue suspended particles.

This city, like a purgatory, had become a desperate, isolated island!

"Aircraft identification signal verification complete. The Japanese Ministry of Defense has unilaterally issued an invitation to enter."

Lara took off her headset and blinked as she reported the identification code verification status to Kevin.

The arrogant Countess even mimicked the Ministry of Defense's humble request with perfect accuracy.

"Ask the Ministry of Defense what that thing is above Toko City. If there are finished weapons, we must equip them immediately, otherwise the BSAA biohazard team refuses to enter!"

Kevin took a mint candy and chewed it, his tone firm.

Lara, who loved to stir up trouble, happily accepted the order. After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, they received some classified information.

"A mixture of Soul Steel and Osmium metal dust?"

Kevin's head ached the moment he opened the first page of the document.

Holy crap! Both of these deadly things are out! What the hell is growing inside Toko City!

"Regarding equipment, the ground forces currently have only three daggers, 10 grenades, and about 200 rounds of general-purpose ammunition secretly stored... They are willing to provide unconditional support to their allies..."

"I guess they definitely have more than that in stock, so I 'accidentally' declared some more, but the other side is very tight-lipped."

"They said that this protective film consumes a large amount of Soul Steel and Osmium metal every day, and the current inventory can only last for seven days at most."

"Moreover, they currently do not have the technology to forge this special metal. If needed, they can only apply to their headquarters in Tokyo."

Lara sneered at the weakness of the defeated.

Kevin was not surprised by this. Japan's regular military forces have been very limited since World War II.

Although they were indeed elite, losing an entire armored brigade and three fighter jets at once was enough to cripple them.

And the Japanese national consciousness, which revered strength, would naturally lead them to seek aid from the United States, represented by the United Nations, as victims.

But now, the "righteous" bald eagle was in a mess on its own territory due to the Umbrella Corporation's virus leak, and had no time to care about its "foster son's" troubles.

After all, they weren't biological children...

(Note: This is indeed true. The Japanese government, during several major floods and earthquakes, had requested aid from the stationed US forces in Japan. As a result, Trump immediately ordered the Third Fleet to withdraw quickly to protect itself, completely disregarding the fate of its "foster son.")

After much back and forth, Kevin's newly formed BSAA team was sent to the front lines.

As for how much effect they could have, who knows! Those politicians who didn't care would never bother.

In short, the BSAA team carried the United Nations' banner, backed by the five permanent members of the Security Council.

Therefore, even when facing the Japanese Ministry of Defense directly, Kevin and his team didn't need to be timid; they could just extort equipment as much as they wanted.

The bold get rich, the timid starve.

How much is integrity worth per pound? He had to be responsible for his subordinates and maximize their chances of survival.

"How long will it take for the next batch of equipment to be delivered?"

Kevin was tempted, openly revealing his desire to continue manipulating the other party.

Lara glanced at the information reply on the computer and casually responded to Kevin.

"According to the data, ownership of these items belongs to two consortiums: ME Company and Sima Heavy Industries..."

"As for the Aegis Shield, oh, that's this flimsy membrane that breaks with a poke, its design concept comes from ME Company's president, Raiden Ryoma..."

"Regarding the allocation and turnover of supplies, it will take about three days..."

"So, Commander, do you want to continue applying pressure?"

"Hiss!" Kevin suddenly felt a pang in his teeth. He could afford to offend the Ministry of Defense, but he couldn't afford to underestimate the influence of these two companies.

What's more, the powers behind them were all influential bigwigs...

"Ahem, what pressure? These are our 'friendly forces' with humanitarian spirits who are actively sponsoring us. We can't refuse their generosity."

"Besides, their giving is a favor, and their not giving is their right. Don't push your luck. Hurry up and accept the equipment, and we'll head to Toko City afterward to investigate."

Lara was a little confused by the Commander's sudden change in tone.

Would this scoundrel really let go of the fat sheep in front of him without squeezing every last drop out of them?

Kevin skipped over the sensitive topic, shifting his focus to the tactical planning for Toko City.

The "friendly" received equipment was quickly inventoried. The Commander divided the supplies equally among everyone, reminding them to use them cautiously and keep them in reserve for emergencies.

Among the items were three Soul Steel daggers, which were held by Alice, Lara, and Kevin respectively.

Then, under the watchful eyes of the others who were eager to see them go, the Black Hawk helicopter flew towards the opening temporarily created in the Aegis Shield.

"The individual combat plan has been uploaded..."

"Now, let's start checking weapons, put on your parachutes, open the helicopter door, and prepare for airborne deployment!"