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Chapter 605: More Normal Than Anyone

Chapter 605: Chapter 605: More Normal Than Anyone

This is a suffocating topic, their conjectures were all based on the mindset of normal people, but Xu Huo himself had records of mental therapy, no one knew his psychological state at that moment, and after being baptized by the game, even normal people could have problems, let alone him.

"Up to this point, the Special Defense Department has dealt with a total of seventy-two anomalous players. Most of them were elites before entering the game, with high IQ and EQ, and their own abilities were not weak. But after their mental states became unbalanced, they turned into threats," Minister Fan continued, "Has the item that Xu Huo used at the club been specifically analyzed?"

Jiang Qiao flipped through the documents in front of her and turned on the projector to explain along with the video, "These clips were all captured from the internet."

"Firstly is speed. Xu Huo’s speed has reached a hundred meters per second. It is not yet clear to what extent his evolution has progressed, but according to the data from the Special Defense Department, it is more likely an enhancement from an attribute or an item that can be reused."

"Second, the sandstorm item that destroyed the armed helicopter requires being thrown, and there’s a string tied to the windmill. According to our analysis, the item’s duration might not be long, and there is a 50% chance it’s afraid of water."

"Third, he has at least one item that can melt metal. When the helicopter wreckage was collected, all metal components were destroyed while plastic and fiber materials remained. Furthermore, we estimate the range in which this item can be used is likely larger, and one of the conditions for its use is close-range contact."

"Fourth, he has at least one trait or item that allows him to control others’ minds within a short period of time, which enabled the person in the gray robe to commit suicide."

"He carries multiple items on his person, and it’s not yet clear which one it is."

"All of the above fall within the normal range of items and traits," Jiang Qiao paused the video at the point where Xu Huo directly knocked over several gray-robed people, "Only this part isn’t normal. Given the situation at the time, at least seven players surrounding him were focusing their attention on him. They were supposed to be using traits and items simultaneously, but it had no effect."

"Xu Huo himself was very clear about this, but we estimate that this ability couldn’t have lasted for long, which is why he opted for a direct confrontation to save time."

"So, he can freely destroy weapons and also has a certain invincibility time?" Director Chang was astounded.

"That seems to be the case," Jiang Qiao put down the remote control, "but, limited by time and number of uses, it wouldn’t be difficult to wear him down."

"Is there a good way to deal with that B contaminant?" Director Lü asked next.

"No," Jiang Qiao answered succinctly, "Even if our personnel were fully equipped, we couldn’t achieve complete isolation. The contaminant can transfer through pores. The best method is to cut off the source."

"How do we cut it off? Don’t forget he still has a spatial transfer item in his hands," Director Chang remarked.

After a moment of silence, Minister Fan said, "Initiate the highest emergency response plan, evacuate the civilians around the Special Defense Department in advance, and block off the area to isolate the headquarters."

"Urgently summon elite players from various places, contact the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to cover the headquarters area with firepower in advance, no matter what Xu Huo and those players ultimately plan to do, the Special Defense Department must be fully prepared for battle."

"We fulfill our duty. If an irreversible situation arises from this incident, it must definitely not be caused by the Special Defense Department!"

"Not just the players, every member of the Special Defense Department is a vanguard. Those who dare to lead are ready to sacrifice themselves for the nation, for the people. Our merits and faults will naturally be judged and remembered by others!"

After the brief mobilization, the various directors went about their duties diligently. Minister Fan kept Chief Wu behind, asking him to have Xu Huo’s parents and family stay temporarily in Security Zone One.

Chief Wu hesitated for a moment, "It’s an unavoidable situation. How about asking Professor Tang to do a psychological assessment on him? He doesn’t have to be present; it could be done just through his video data."

However, Minister Fan did not immediately agree, instead saying, "The expert group is already conducting an assessment, and the results should be available soon."

Chief Wu left the meeting room, and as the door closed, Minister Fan made another call to expedite the Information Department’s efforts in deleting related videos from the internet.

*

"A psychological assessment? I think he’s more normal than anyone." Nie Xuan chuckled to Chief Wu over the phone, "Instead of worrying about him attacking headquarters, it would be better to catch a few more Cannibal Players taking advantage of the chaos."

After hanging up the phone, he raised his glass and clinked it with Xu Huo.

In the smoky hot pot restaurant, the two sat opposite each other, utterly unconcerned with the Special Defense Department’s seriousness or the uproar on the internet.

As for the videos being deleted and reuploaded over and over again on the internet, Nie Xuan offered a significant interpretation, "Players are also an important asset of the country. The Special Defense Department will try every means to protect the nation’s assets."

"Some people regard stability as more important than anything else." Without further comment, Nie Xuan said, "This Twin Snakes matter isn’t much related to the Special Defense Department."

Xu Huo nodded and started talking about the Mist Area.

"It should be a new energy zone," Nie Xuan said. "Several such places have appeared. The specific change involves mutations in fauna and flora over a broad range, mostly forested areas. The exact results aren’t clear yet, but they did discover a few mutated elements effective against terminal illnesses."

"Good news."

"Yes, it’s good news," Nie Xuan smiled, "But right now, many local hospitals can’t continue to operate."

"There will be a stable day," Xu Huo drank some liquor, "There are quite a few calm places in the game."

"Seems you’ve been to many nice places," Nie Xuan refilled his own glass, "I’m not so lucky, the places I’ve been to are where no human acts human."

Xu Huo gave a thumbs up, "Humor’s on the spot."

Nie Xuan laughed heartily and after joking for a bit more, shifted the conversation to the item shops that appeared in Zone 014, "Not just domestically, there are some abroad too. The ore sent by the Special Defense Department didn’t meet the trade standards, it’s just unknown if other players have traded with them."

Xu Huo chuckled softly, "No need for roundabout talk among acquaintances, the Special Defense Department has to come up with viable terms for a deal."

"The Antidote Fungus isn’t my responsibility," Nie Xuan wiped his mouth, "But I’ve got my hands on a few nice items recently, if you’re interested we could trade."

"Actually, it’s simple. What they want to exchange for is a new type of energy ore, one of the raw materials for making items and certain advanced weapons," Xu Huo put down his glass, "This is not hard to find in other zones."

Nie Xuan was not surprised, but waited for him to continue, "The truly valuable thing is?"

"I suspect that the energy ore is related to the origin of the Dimensional Rift game." Xu Huo tapped on the glass table, reflecting their faces, once.