SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 159 - 159 159 Release a rescue mission_1

Chapter 159: Chapter 159 Release a rescue mission_1 Chapter 159: Chapter 159 Release a rescue mission_1 Whispers filled with seduction echoed in his heart…

“This damn thing woke up again?”

Colin was alarmed, and in his haste, nearly let the flying heads breach his defense. He quickly employed the “Ring of Flame Dominance” to engulf dozens of heads before him, finally catching a breath while he continued to defend and suppressed the sudden onset of hunger in his heart, silencing the voices—

He had thought that this thing would completely disappear after clashing with the “Crimson.”

But not only did it persist, it seemed to be undiminished…

“It’s no wonder it starts with the prefix ‘0’, ‘0-9’…”

Colin sighed, recalling the company’s explanation that the first digit typically represents the danger level—the smaller it is, the more terrifying, while the second digit is just the serial number, which generally doesn’t matter much.

“0” is the highest level currently within the company. Employees from F to D Level only know of its existence but have never really heard the specifics.

The majority of F Level Employees deal with Containment Subjects prefixed between 7 and 10.

And he had not only heard but also encountered them…

“I wonder how things are going on Miss Bunny’s end. Why is there still a part of it here while she’s containing it over there… Could it be some sort of split or something?”

Colin silently lamented, with troubles outside unresolved and this one starting to misbehave inside, it felt like the roof was leaking in the pouring rain.

However, feeling an increasingly imminent pressure, he realized that in a sense, this thing could indeed be considered an “ace up his sleeve.”

“If there’s really no way out, I’ll have to choose to release it. Although my gut tells me the consequences will be very serious, there’s no point in worrying about that if I can’t even save my own life…”

“The company must know more about my body than I do, the host. There’s no way they don’t know about the residual ‘Hunger’ inside me. Since the company hasn’t expressly forbidden it…”

“Then in a sense, their attitude must be one of tacit consent…”

With his thoughts racing, Colin felt the pressure of the situation and gradually inclined towards “releasing himself.”

But if it’s not the last moment, he couldn’t bring himself to make that decision.

After all, he had come to know that in this circle, death can sometimes be a mercy.

“These ‘flying heads’ seem to be mainly engaging in restraint. They have a strong desire to attack, but not so much to kill. They don’t use lethal attacks… if nothing unexpected happens, they’re just stalling until that thing behind the scenes arrives…”

Colin exhaled a murky breath and took out another bottle of Blended Oil, tossing it to strengthen the flames.

At this moment, he could sense something like a torrential flood approaching from afar…

In at most half an hour, it will arrive.

He had to make a decision.

But just at that moment…

An information prompt suddenly appeared in Colin’s mind.

[Event 8: Under guidance, request to issue a “call for help” mission seeking assistance from other Bonfire Company employees.]

“Note: The release of this mission requires a payment of 1434 Basic Points as remuneration for the supporters. Currently paid 0/1434.”

“Attention: Issuing this mission does not guarantee that someone will accept it, nor does it ensure that those who come are capable of resolving the current predicament. Furthermore, the points paid will not be refunded regardless of the outcome. If this is of concern, please do not issue the mission.”

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“Is company support coming?”

Upon seeing the mission, Colin was first stunned, then delighted, but upon reading the note, he felt something was amiss because the number of Points seemed to be exactly what he had in his pocket.

The company was indeed thorough, not leaving him a single point to spare…

Then he saw “Attention,” and Colin’s smile completely disappeared—this “Attention” seemed to suggest they knew he was about to die and were preparing to harvest one last time.

“Wait, a ‘request for assistance’ type of mission…”

Colin suddenly thought of something. Wasn’t this type of mission known to be as difficult as the “Advent Project” and “Out-of-Control Copy”?

So this was how such missions came about?

Colin remembered that this mission was slightly better than the other two; the better part was that… it could be refused.

After taking a deep breath, he glanced aside and saw that the other employees showed no particular reaction, indicating that probably only he had received this mission.

“That thing is coming. What are we going to do…”

The Warden, covered in blood, lay on the back of a “Good Brother,” missing his right hand with numerous bite marks all over him, looking as if he had been fished out of a pool of blood, a pitiful and embarrassing sight. Seeing Colin looking over, he couldn’t help but follow his gaze and spoke up.

His words were filled with despair, since before at least they knew where to flee, but now they didn’t even have a direction to escape to…

It seemed as if the creature had them in its grip, no matter where they fled, they felt the distance between them continuously shrinking.

However, at this moment, perhaps because they no longer had the ability to flee, those floating heads also didn’t attack him.

“Just wait a bit more; let me see if I can call someone.”

“Call someone?” The Warden was startled; he’d asked casually, not expecting a real solution.

But before he could ask more, Colin had already redirected his gaze, fending off the floating heads while following guidance to draft the content of the “request for assistance” mission.

“I hope for some help. If no one comes within ten minutes, I’ll have to… break my abstinence.”

Colin silently prayed, hoping that if someone really came, that person wouldn’t be some newbie who just joined, and preferably, someone confident and aware of the mission they accepted.

Generally, only new employees who didn’t understand the company might mistakenly accept such a mission.

Other than that, most of the veteran employees would likely refuse directly…

However, compared with others, Colin, who knew more information, held on to some hope.

Because he had seen Lady Bunny, he knew that above D Level in the company, there were higher level employees with many terrifying methods at their disposal.

After giving a rough description of the situation here, he issued the mission.

[Mission issued, please wait patiently for a response. Bonfire Company wishes you all the best!]

“Don’t just give me lip service, hurry up and find me someone reliable…”

Colin complained under his breath, then collected his emotions and continued resisting the heads with “Yukionna” from all directions.

Time went by second by second, and the hope in his heart slowly faded.

With only three minutes left and still no one accepting the mission, Colin sighed:

“Alas, it seems I can only rely on myself…”

It really seemed like putting hope in someone coming to rescue him was wishful thinking.

However, just as Colin was preparing to “release himself,” a line of information flashed into his mind.

[Alert! Someone has accepted your request for assistance!]

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