Entering the Quarantine Zone

"Knight Priscilla, is this Red Plague related to life outside the city, or to a curse? If it's just a simple plague... the Plague Knights should be able to handle it easily, right?"

Seeing that Han Dong finished reading in three minutes and asked a question that went straight to the point, Prisla was somewhat surprised.

After brushing aside the 'seaweed' hair obscuring his eyes with his fingers, the knight patiently answered his questions.

"That's right, the plague is related to lives outside the city."

At the same time, it is a Blood Curse that we have never encountered before... During the mission, you will need to wear "goggles" and special Protective Suit at all times.

Go quickly to the supply station next door to collect free holy water, Anti-Plague Potion, and Protective Suit, and get ready to depart.

Han Dong and his two companions quickly received various items from the supply station, as well as a makeshift Protective Spell outfit, which was far inferior to Han Dong's "Bone Feather Robe".

However, in order to avoid drawing attention, Han Dong still chose to wear an outer garment similar to a ' Radiation Suit '.

"Senior Mia... it's the plague outside the city! Do you think it could be the plague brought by the old king who appeared a year ago?"

Flora, a member of the team, appeared slightly nervous when dealing with this unknown and dangerous event.

after all.

The severity of the incident and its description far exceed the Bounty Mission Flora usually encounters.

"It's definitely related! Once you get infected, you're sure to die..."

Mia said this on purpose, scaring the junior student into losing all confidence.

"Don't listen to her nonsense. The nature of the Old King's situation is completely different from this incident... We need to investigate further to find out the specifics. Mia, stop scaring your junior."

"Hehe, I was just joking."

Han Dong didn't want anyone to be held back by pressure, so he stared intently at the Junior Schoolmate and said, "During the mission, just stick close to Captain Knight. We'll handle the basic issues."

"Okay... thank you, senior. I will do my best to help."

"Um."

After the three returned.

Knight Priscilla has unfolded the map of the Quarantine Zone.

The Quarantine Zone encompasses two Slums, occupying approximately one-third of the first level of the Holy City.

It is located in the opposite direction from the Slums where the [Secret Stone Incident] occurred last time.

"We are responsible for the eastern quarantine area, which is a region where mild and moderate infections are relatively concentrated."

The density of infected individuals inside is not very high. Our main task in the mystical field is to eliminate as many 'insect-infected individuals' as possible, especially those hidden the Depths within the infection sites.

If we can find the source of the "Red Plague" or discover any clues, we will receive a generous reward.

Among you, who excels at "detection and perception"? And what is the range of their abilities?

In fact, Han Dong and Mia are capable of detection, but Han Dong simply has more methods.

Han Dong raised his hand, "A one-way exploration can reach 500 meters, and an all-round exploration can cover 30 meters."

"Hmm!? What do you major in?"

Prisla was somewhat surprised; such a detection ability was already at the Knight-class.

In fact, Han Dong was being somewhat conservative... This detection range was achieved without using the staff; if all his power was used, the detection range could double.

"He was involved in both plague and witchcraft."

"I hope you haven't exaggerated your abilities... Well then, the reconnaissance work is entrusted to you! Our main objective is to dismantle the 'Hive' and investigate the source of infection hidden deep within."

"Good!"

The knight turned to Mia and Flora, "My two junior sisters, briefly explain or demonstrate your abilities to me so I can make arrangements."

"Spider Witchcraft, and also skilled in swordsmanship... With a decent Destiny Weapon to support him, his destructive power is quite good."

During Mia's brief reply.

Flora had taken out all the pre-prepared sewing materials and unfolded a magic circle diagram to activate it.

An enlarged version of the cemetery carcass was created.

A strong, giant corpse that is 2.5 meters tall.

Its important Joints are all stitched together with a kind of "Demonic Beast Tendon Thread", and it also holds a giant axe that emits a cold light. It is a high-quality green equipment.

Judging from this point alone, Flora should be ranked in the upper-middle range among the lower grades.

"Not bad... Let's go."

The isolation method employs a dual-insurance model of "barrier + barrier".

The Holy Knight Order enveloped the Quarantine Zone with a giant holy light barrier. These infected beings, imbued with evil energy, would have to pay a heavy price to forcibly cross the holy light barrier.

Meanwhile, the Blacksmith Association built a seven-meter-high enclosure wall right next to the barrier.

Anyone entering or leaving the premises must undergo rigorous identity verification and have their blood sample taken.

Good luck to you!

The entrant has been checked.

When the staff opened the inner door by turning the Hydraulic Valve.

What Han Dong saw was a completely different red Slums... The red mist that permeated the air was exceptionally conspicuous.

Some bloodworms with bright red sacs at their tails came into view.

Those flying bloodworms with wing structures will be shot down immediately by the Blacksmith Turret once they get close to the border.

Or perhaps it crashed into the surface of the barrier and was burned to ashes by the holy light.

The dirty streets and dilapidated bungalows were crawling with all sorts of bloodworms.

"Hahaha..."

In addition to the visual anomalies, various strange laughs echoed within the Quarantine Zone.

As the data states, infected individuals may experience unexplained "crazy laughter" due to the influence of the hypothalamus... and this kind of crazy laughter will intensify when the infection reaches the Third Stage.

The location of an infected person can be determined by their 'laughter'.

Of course... there are special cases, such as some infected people voluntarily removing their own 'vocal cords'.

When the laughter reached Han Dong's mind, the Clown Arm immediately reacted, struggling violently to break free of its restraints, but to no avail.

"It is expected that there will be no one leaving the group for the next three hours without my permission."

Don't be too nervous, there are many other squads operating alongside us... Just focus on your duties and do your best to clear the hive.

"There should be an 'insect nest' about 128 meters away in the alleyway at the 11 o'clock position."

"Um!?"

Having just entered the Quarantine Zone, Han Dong had already locked onto the target a hundred meters away and provided a very precise location.

When Priscilla arrived at the alleyway entrance, she indeed found the Humanoid Insect Nest that had completely adhered to the damp walls of the alleyway.

The abdominal cavity was distended, reaching a width of more than two meters.

The skin surface has numerous pores, which facilitate the entry and exit of bloodworms.

The individual's hands and feet have completely degenerated and adhered to the wall.

Only the head remained intact.

Even Though his vocal cords were removed, a silent, maniacal laugh continued, to the point that his lips were completely torn apart.

The dried bloodstains stained the wound red, revealing a horrifying, 'torn' smile.

It was at this moment.

When the insect nest senses a living creature approaching, it immediately emits an ultrasonic wave.

In an instant, dozens of strangely shaped bloodworms surrounded Han Dong and his group.