A City on the Brink of Death

A City on the Brink of Death

Duckbill Hat didn't immediately lead people to Crown Pillar 06. Instead, he sent another squad there while continuing to search the area around the Laboratory.

By the time Duckbill Hat entered the R1 Laboratory, the cordon around the Laboratory district had expanded to four layers. This wasn't just to keep Xu Huo trapped; it was also to deal with the unrest caused by the virus outbreak.

There were not only government personnel on the Crown Pillars, but also their families and people from prominent families who had made significant contributions to W37, such as the relatives of players who had sacrificed themselves. As a result, the number of ordinary residents was still enormous. When W37 Base City beneath the Crown Pillars descended into chaos, the people above couldn't keep calm either. This was especially true after some people tried to climb up to the Crown Pillars via the elevators. Some began streaming toward government buildings or the cordoned-off areas. At a time like this, players represented safety!

The SE virus could spread in many ways. Whether people were trying to climb up to the Crown Pillars or seeking the players' protection, neither approach made much difference. It was only a matter of time before they became infected, unless W37 organized all its players to set up multiple layers of containment around the infected areas and evacuate the residents.

But the base government hadn't done that. The number of patrols had increased as early as half a month ago, and now most of the people carrying out emergency rescues and sealing off local areas were the same ones as before. Meanwhile, more and more players were gathering near the Laboratory. Compared with containing the virus, the base government seemed more intent on catching Xu