Scarlet

[Quarantine Zone]

The reconnaissance and perception abilities that Han Dong used mainly employed Crow Sorcery and plague perception.

While searching the dormitory 300 meters away, a crow discovered a hidden area.

But as the crows were conducting their investigation, they were hunted and devoured by an incredibly swift red object, so fast that Han Dong couldn't even see what it was.

The threat level is far greater than that of the insect hive.

"The information about the ' Red Plague ' provided by the Knight Order is only superficial."

Based on my analysis of the blood, the key element [Blood Brew] determines the strength of this type of life form... If they were just simple low-level infected individuals, there would be no need to involve all the Knight-Errant in this plague eradication operation.

After a brief moment of thought, Han Dong turned and asked Knight Priscilla:

"Knight Priscilla, besides the Third Stage of infection described in the documents... is there a higher, deeper level of infection?"

The infected beings 300 meters away are completely different from the [Bug Nest] we've encountered so far.

The female knight smoothed her seaweed-like hair again and nodded in response. "Yes... it seems you've discovered the 'big thing'."

There are indeed infected individuals in the "fourth stage," but because they are extremely threatening, writing them down would likely frighten you Knight-Errant beforehand and hinder your subsequent actions.

Moreover, these higher-order variants are few in number and rarely appear in the edge regions, so we did not include them in our data.

Only a very small number of civilians can undergo the fourth stage of mutation... Most of their physical bodies have already been squeezed to the limit by the ' Red Plague ' in the Third Stage, completely Loss of Humanity.

The three of you are of good character; we can try to handle this.

If it is indeed a Stage 4 infected individual, we will receive a generous bounty upon killing them.

After all, not everyone is like Demps, who can easily make a lot of money.

For Ordinary Knight, making money in the Holy City is a very difficult thing.

Given such an opportunity, everyone would want to earn more bounty while making contributions so they can buy the equipment and materials they desire.

"Hmm... let's go take a look."

Han Dong himself was also quite interested in the incident.

Especially when new definitions like "blood brew" and "mad laughter" were given, Han Dong wanted to explore the essential issues behind them.

While moving through the Quarantine Zone, in addition to various bloodworms...

Occasionally, you'll see residents who seem normal but are constantly laughing hysterically.

These ordinary residents in the second stage have not yet undergone physical changes.

Because of the compression of the thalamus, they can't stop laughing... Because they suffer from "Blood Thirst", they will also actively attack normal people.

Knowing that their laughter would give them away, some residents chose to sew their mouths shut with needle and thread.

But the stitches could only stop the sound; the act of "maniacal laughter" could not be stopped, to the point that the facial muscles twitched violently, tearing the corners of their mouths... so the wound could only be stitched up again.

Therefore, the image of the mad laughing residents is quite creepy.

The stitches that tore down to the earlobe looked like a gaping, grinning mouth.

Armed with homemade weapons, they leaped out from various dark corners, attempting to attack Han Dong and his group.

Their thirst for blood makes them fearless of anyone.

However... these infected individuals are only good for being killed.

After clearing the way, we arrived smoothly at the dormitory building that Han Dong had pointed out.

Sizzle sizzle...

Mia's Spider Sense also issued a warning at this moment, as if something dangerous was hiding in the building.

Knight Priscilla looked puzzled. "Are you sure it's in this building? The Knight Order have already had other squads, such as the Crusaders, conduct a thorough search of this kind of communal housing, in conjunction with the Controlling Squad, who carries perception-type summons."

Almost every corner was thoroughly cleaned, leaving no area untouched.

Han Dong lightly tapped the ground with his right foot. "It only means they didn't search completely... The target is right down here."

"Under?"

"Hmm... come with me."

Han Dong's crows can burrow into any corner, and with the "Crow's Eye," they can see every detail.

Creak~ (Sound of door hinges rubbing together)

Reaching the end of the first floor, you'll find the room corresponding to the [Dormitory Administrator].

A burnt, fishy stench immediately emanated from inside.

The Crusaders' methods for dealing with the infected were quite straightforward...

After killing the enemy with his weapon, he burned the remaining remains with flames.

Various charred remains and insect skeletons were piled up in the room.

Han Dong stepped over the insect remains and reached out to move the wall lamp on the inside.

A hidden passage opens under the dining table.

Thick red Blood Mist overflowed from within, severely interfering with Han Dong's perception.

"The 'big thing' I sensed is right below here. Judging from the dust and footprints in the stairwell... the previous teams probably didn't discover this basement."

Also, my perception is very limited down here, so please slow down.

"Um... Follow behind me, and be careful."

Although Priscilla remained calm, she had developed a great interest in the young man.

Such keen investigative skills are comparable to a knight's; afterwards, she will return to the Mysticism Department to inquire about the young man's identity.

"I'll cover the rear, everyone please pay attention."

"Um."

Mia had already placed her hand lightly on the demon sword.

Flora huddled close to her stitched-up giant corpse, looking slightly frightened.

"Prisla, wait!"

Han Dong glimpsed something through the Blood Mist.

But when he shouted it out, he was a step too late.

Knight Priscilla, at the front of the line, stepped into a trap hidden in the stairwell.

Splash!

A large amount of red liquid was poured over the main force.

The stitched-up giant corpse, which was not wearing Protective Suit, turned into a pool of blood in a short time.

"Take off your Protective Suit!" Han Dong shouted.

Before the red liquid could soak through their Protective Suit, everyone took them off...

This also exposes the body directly to the Blood Mist.

After inhaling the substance, Flora, Junior Schoolmate, immediately developed a few red spots on her face.

Mia immediately removed her mask, unleashing the curse and using her Spider Domain to resist the Blood Mist and prevent its invasion...

As for Han Dong and Knight Priscilla, they are unaffected.

"Mia, take your junior sister out of the basement. Leave this to me and Knight Priscilla."

Upon hearing that she could escape danger, Mia was naturally willing.

Just as the two were about to leave.

Boom!

The opening to the ground suddenly closed, and some wriggling sounds could be heard from above. It seemed that some bloodworms had clung together, completely sealing off the exit.

"Now that you've discovered what's down there... how could I possibly let you escape? Your esteemed knight and three young Knight-Errant, the fresh blood in your veins is almost making me unable to suppress my desires."

The fire was lit.

When the team finally saw the true face of the basement's owner.

Even Though with goggles on, Flora's eyes immediately showed red Blood Filaments around them...

"Scarlet Villa, Pound J. Williams, welcome to Crimson Hill..."