"Report to headquarters. The Special Investigation Team at the Happy Town observation post has just left Songshan Town. We can confirm that some abnormal state has appeared in Songshan Town. The lights are normal, but there is clearly a strong mental radiation here. We haven't seen anyone."
"Mr. Solo Soldier has decided that we should make investigating Happy Town our priority and not linger here."
"Please send people from headquarters to investigate!"
"..."
After confirming that headquarters had replied, the helicopter continued toward Happy Town.
The atmosphere in the cabin grew even more oppressive.
For some reason, after passing through the empty Songshan Town, everyone seemed to have a layer of gloom hanging over their hearts.
Perhaps it was because, while they were heading to the observation post around Happy Town to investigate the abnormal incident, they had suddenly discovered that something had gone wrong with the helicopter's supply point as well. That had subconsciously made them draw a connection, giving them the feeling that something had happened everywhere outside.
The helicopter flying through the gloomy sky now felt like a bird soaring in midair with nowhere to land.
It was as if a dark forest lay below, but every treetop was crawling with sinister, venomous snakes.
"Information Gathering Unit, this is the Special Investigation Team. We'll arrive at your location in about an hour."
"How are things on your end?"
"..."
After flying in silence for about an hour, the pilot began contacting the Information Gathering Unit stationed midway along the road to Happy Town. Perhaps the previous incident had made them worry about the unit's condition, but fortunately, a clear voice soon came through the other end. "This is the vanguard of the Information Gathering Unit. We're waiting for your arrival."
"Good."
The pilot breathed a sigh of