The Retrieval

A dark, tattered cloak, with pointed ears exposed.

The surveillance equipment at the underground entrance had not captured Bai Yujun's figure. Even the fully armed soldiers had noticed nothing unusual. After entering the main gate, she had headed straight through the tunnel toward the underground depths of the mountain...

Before long, she arrived before a heavy Alloy Sealed Door that could not be bypassed.

She glanced at the combination lock. Bai could not pull off the kind of spy trick where every lock opened at a touch. Sometimes, violence was the simplest and most direct way to solve a problem.

She threw a punch...!

The researchers in the laboratory beyond the door were busy at work when, suddenly, the heavy Alloy Sealed Door boomed! It was as though some colossal beast were smashing against it from the other side!

Bang! Bang bang~!

Dust fell from the ceiling, and the equipment on the tables trembled. Everyone was dumbfounded.

The experts still waiting in the hall were also startled. At first, they thought it was an earthquake, but after thinking it over, they realized the sound was wrong...

"It's outside the laboratory door!"

The violent breach of the sealed door triggered the alarm. Sirens wailed and red lights flashed. The researchers in the laboratory looked at one another, uncertain whether they should leave through the emergency passage or stay at their posts. The ten soldiers responsible for internal security followed procedure, rushing to the sealed door with guns in hand. Some crouched, some stood, all aiming their muzzles at the gate!

Safeties off, rounds chambered! They stood ready for battle!

Bang~!

The metal sealed door shuddered, and bulges could be seen on its surface...

It was very quiet. Everyone was tense and afraid. No one knew what sort of monster was outside.