Scissors

actually.

Han Dong could handle the task of planting Apple Tree all by himself.

After all, Han Dong alone is a small team.

The so-called equal distribution is just a way to mask its own 'special nature'.

in addition.

Han Dong was also curious about Wen Li's 'special constitution'.

If we can understand some of Wenli's characteristics in advance, it will be easier to plan our next actions.

If Winry is truly special enough, she might be able to turn the tide in dangerous situations later in the training camp.

Just as the division of teams was completed.

Mia quickly clung to him, as if afraid someone would snatch Han Dong away.

Wenli stood to the side, holding the mission scroll in her hand, looking at it from all angles without any clue.

"Vice Captain, Mia, hello! I don't know how to get started with the Apple Tree quest. The quest description doesn't seem to mention anything about it."

"The Stuart Grand Manor is so vast, how are the three of us supposed to find it?"

"The so-called ' Apple Tree ' itself is a clue."

The large estate has been abandoned for a long time, without a single decent tree. Apple Tree like this, bearing fruit, should be quite conspicuous... The three of us split up and search around the town; we should be able to find something soon.

Once found, gather immediately and do not pick the apples yourself.

"Good!"

With a serious expression, Winry put on her "goggles" and embarked on her solo search.

However, Mia, who was on the same team, showed no intention of separating from Han Dong.

Instead, he gave a strange look, staring at the departing Wenli the Blacksmith:

"In this apocalypse, there's still such a silly little girl... Yet, she has such a unique constitution, it's really funny."

"Funny? At least in terms of 'acting skills,' Miss Winry is much better than you."

Mia's eyes widened in surprise. "Huh!? She was faking it?"

"I'm just guessing. I haven't seen any signs of 'disguise' from Miss Winry yet... But as you said, it's hard to find such a persona in the apocalypse."

Miss Winry is definitely not as simple as she seems.

"I don't believe it, she's just a silly little girl..."

"Let's focus on the task at hand first. The randomly appearing Apple Tree could easily be spotted by other teams beforehand."

If there's anything wrong with the Apple Tree itself, it might even be 'destroyed' by other teams, and then our mission would be ruined.

Mia, you're in charge of the search in the southwest region. Report to me immediately if you find anything.

"Okay... By the way, don't you want to know about ' Chaos Item '?"

"No rush, we'll discuss it in detail when we get back to our lodgings tonight."

"Tonight!? Hehe, okay!" Mia seemed to have come up with another rather naughty idea, waving goodbye to Han Dong on the spot.

As for Han Dong...

Instead of rushing to find the Apple Tree, they first found an empty alleyway in the town.

Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye.

Han Dong was already standing inside the prison.

Second cell.

A spotted Tentacle Access the back of Togu's head, repairing the injuries he sustained in battle and helping him regain his strength.

The broken thigh has been reattached, and most of the wounds have healed.

It must be said that the prison's attached "medical system" is quite good.

However, it took a full half hour to recover from the injury, making it unsuitable for use in combat.

"If possible, wait until the Weight Limit is increased, and then upgrade the skull again to expand the 'third cell'."

We could try to recruit a 'medic' to provide medical assistance during the battle, allowing Togu and Ms. Chen Li to unleash their full potential.

Moreover, it will be useful if I get injured.

As he thought of this, images of the "bandaged nurse" from Silent Hill and other terrifying monsters inspired by doctors flashed through Han Dong's mind.

Han Dong felt no discomfort whatsoever at these scenes.

The thought of being able to contain even more monsters excited Han Dong even more.

After greeting the two inmates, Han Dong turned and headed towards the laboratory.

"Can this prop be tested?"

As soon as Han Dong asked the question, the AI in the laboratory immediately responded, "Please place the props on the testing table."

"Um."

Han Dong had thought that this testing station could only test living things, but he didn't expect that it could also test inanimate objects.

A short while later, a report form for silver scissors from "Barber Charlie" was printed out from one side of the testing station.

"Black Hair Scissors"

Type: Madness Evil Tool (This type of equipment corrupts the target to some extent when attacking, increasing their "Madness Value". The wielder is also affected.)

Origin: Barber - Charlie Wilson (A personalized, vile life form obtained through heart stripping, with a low drop rate)

Quality: Average

Effect: Grants the holder the ability to deal "Cutting Damage" and "Low-level Hair Control".

"Cutting Damage": When attacking, there is a certain probability of slicing the target, causing 'bleeding' or 'organ laceration', and there is also a small probability of penetrating the enemy's armor.

"Low-level Hair Control": The holder can control their own hair.

Briefly: Please make sure to style your hair regularly!

"This thing..."

It's not really suitable for Han Dong to use himself, since the scissors are rather small and have a unique cutting motion, making them quite uncomfortable to use.

In addition, Han Dong's hair wasn't very long, so it wasn't very useful.

Upon receiving the report, Han Dong immediately thought of one person.

Creak!

Push open the laboratory door.

Han Dong arrived in front of "First Prison".

Chen Li habitually stands facing the corner of the wall.

She only slowly turned her head when she sensed the arrival of her 'master'.

Through the gap in her black hair hanging in front of her, she stared at Han Dong with a pair of eyes brimming with evil intent.

She seemed slightly unhappy because Han Dong wouldn't let her take action.

"Miss Chen Li, do you find this tool easy to use?"

Through the gaps in the cell bars, Han Dong gently tossed the silver scissors into the cell.

Snap!

The instant Chen Li grabbed the scissors.

An evil aura suddenly intensified, and the black hair draped in front of her head began to rise on its own, revealing Chen Li's exquisite yet somewhat terrifying face.

"Mr. Han Dong, are these... the scissors from that barber just now?"

Is it easy to use?

"It works great! It can establish a connection with the ' Evil Pill ' inside my body, and..."

Chen Li unleashed the primordial kitchen knife within her body.

An incredible scene unfolded as the kitchen knife approached the silver scissors.

The two are actually merging... no, it should be described as a one-sided merging.

The scissors are slowly being incorporated into the kitchen knife.

Soon, only the original kitchen knife remained in Chen Li's hand.

However, the blade of the cleaver had gained some silver gleam, and seemed to have become sharper and more effective at cutting... At the same time, the cleaver also seemed to be able to mobilize the black hair to launch an attack together.

"Weapon Assimilation?!" Han Dong also looked surprised and doubtful.

"Thank you, Mr. Han Dong."

"You're welcome... If there's any evil spirits in the Apple Tree quest later, I'll let you practice on it."

"Good."