SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 208 - 208 208 Identity Exposed_1

Chapter 208: Chapter 208 Identity Exposed_1 Chapter 208: Chapter 208 Identity Exposed_1 “Or share with us the nanomechanic foundry technology within the ‘Hague Research Institute,’ and if a real path to leave this world exists, I hope the people of our shelter can obtain a certain number of slots to follow and leave…”

“Of course, since the affairs inside the Hague Research Institute have already endangered the entire world, even if you don’t ask for help, we would still proceed to resolve it. Therefore, on this point, we will offer a certain compensation.”

“We will share with you what we have discovered in these three years, about the true state of this world, a secret we uncovered after some investigation prompted by your reminder.”

The woman, wearing a golden mask and uniform, her feet in high heels, spoke unhurriedly.

Although she had said a lot all at once, in a peculiar electronic voice, her words were very clear, allowing time for thought.

However, no matter how much time they had to think, everyone was a bit dumbfounded because they didn’t understand a thing…

What nanomechanical engineering technology, what achievements in leaving the world, and what exactly is going on with the “Hague Research Institute”?

Endangering the entire world?

Is there still anything that can be described as endangering in a world like this?

Colin and others’ minds were boiling like hot water, bubbling up with a multitude of questions, and they were at a loss for words for the moment.

However, to the two people in front of them, their behavior seemed like they were pondering, so for the moment, it went unnoticed.

The hall, filled with a vast amount of ammunition, quieted down.

After six or seven seconds, Qin Chuan finally spoke up after pondering: “Wait, are you saying the ‘Hague Research Institute’ sent out a distress signal to you?”

After this question was asked, the body of the woman with the golden mask froze noticeably, as if the face behind the mask was stunned.

“Wasn’t it you who sent it out?” the woman asked confusedly, “At seventeen days, twenty hours, thirty seconds, our foundation received your distress signal, and after one hour and thirty-three minutes, dispatched an investigation team. Ten days later, we preliminarily clarified the situation and held a joint meeting with the executives of the ‘Human Future Research Institute.’ Three days ago we made a decision…”

At this, she paused, then added, “Didn’t you come for this reason?”

This time her synthesized electronic voice was much faster, but it was still clear enough to be understood.

Big sister, don’t be so detailed… Colin was a bit bewildered as he listened; he felt that the people at this research institute seemed to have some communication problems—they seemed a bit too straightforward.

However, at this moment, a man wearing a golden mask who liked to interrupt others raised his hand: “Wait, it seems it really wasn’t sent by them…”

He briefly explained why Colin and his group had come to them.

“You have already left this world and just recently returned?” the woman with the golden mask emitted a mechanical synthesized female voice from behind the mask.

She tilted her head, eyes behind the mask showing a trace of surprise: “Have you truly confirmed the existence of other worlds?”

To say so wouldn’t be wrong; after all, it couldn’t be said that “us” from this world had died, and we were now from another world…

Colin thought for a moment and decided whether or not to give Qin Chuan a hint when he saw the latter nod slightly before speaking with apparent concern: “What happened at the ‘Hague Research Institute’ during the time we were away?”

As part of the “Hague Research Institute” membership, Qin Chuan felt that he should show the appropriate attitude.

What happened? No matter how you look at it, you should have been able to guess, right?

The two individuals with golden masks didn’t respond immediately, but showed some suspicion, suddenly aware that something was amiss.

However, at that moment, Colin abruptly thought of something and added: “Is it those things from the deep sea?”

If there was anything closely linked to this research institute, it had to be those monsters from the deep sea—

After all, “Colin” had slain the once great will of the deep sea; Qin Chuan and the others didn’t know as much, but he was different.

“Yes, after your departure, the followers codenamed ‘002’ somehow found the ‘Hague Research Institute,’ breached the defenses you left behind, located the god’s corpse remnants, and seem to be trying to resurrect ‘002.’ Despite combining the data you had left, we deem their resurrection’s likelihood extremely low, with a success rate of less than one percent. However, should He be resurrected, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

There was a profound dread in the woman’s voice…

Though “Colin” and his party didn’t involve them in their deed of slaying the god, they had taken away nearly a thousand ‘Reality Stabilization Spears’ from them.

Therefore, should that higher will awaken once again, they—no, everyone within this large area—may be annihilated by the ancient god, should He return, through the power of the ocean.

It was only after she finished that Colin and the others learned about the situation at the “Hague Research Institute”. Thinking back to their recent harrowing encounter with the large fishmen, they exchanged uneasy glances, unsure whether they should proceed or not.

As the main participants in “slaying the Ancient God”, they didn’t need to think too hard to realize that they would face the most resolute attacks from those terrifying creatures.

At this moment, they felt the same sense of being screwed as Colin…

Dammit, none of this had anything to do with them, yet they were inexplicably taking the fall for a giant mess.

“Originally, we were planning a forceful assault, but now that you’re here, things will clearly be a bit easier to handle. Your presence won’t trigger the other defense systems of the ‘Hague Research Institute’…”

The man with the golden mask suddenly spoke up, his gaze sweeping casually over everyone before withdrawing his attention from Colin’s delicate yet intact legs:

“If all goes well, we’ll head to ‘The Hague Shelter’ in two or three days to stop them. What do you guys think?”

What could they think? They obviously had to agree. Qin Chuan glanced at the others, and seeing no objections, nodded his consent:

“No problem.”

Regardless, a trip to “The Hague Shelter” was essential since that was the only place where they could find information on how to leave.

Seeing him nod, Colin also breathed a sigh of relief, for his sole task was to investigate the data at “The Hague Shelter”.

Without sufficient information, “Bonfire Company” would likely be unable to assign them their next task for leaving.

They were originally facing the possibility of confronting the situation on their own, but now they had the assistance of two shelters. It could only be seen as an improvement.

After settling on this, Colin and the others discussed remuneration, which was similar to their initial talks, but now included a request for the “Dawn’s Light Foundation” to assist with post-disaster reconstruction.

Before long, having settled various issues, they agreed to meet in three days. Colin and his companions were then temporarily housed in a three-story underground residence, each level covering about three hundred square meters and including facilities such as a bathroom, library, great hall, and so on…

In the pricey underground district, their accommodations were quite sizable—according to the man, they were places where only senior officials could reside.

“Meals will be delivered every eight hours on schedule. If you have any other requests, you can use the internal phone to contact us. I have some matters to deal with first…”

After saying this, the man with the golden mask bid farewell to Colin and the others, returning to the large hall where they had previously conversed.

The woman was still there, not having left.

As the man entered, she dispensed with any pleasantries and immediately shared her observations about Colin and his companions.

“Their emotions are off… When I spoke of the ‘Hague Research Institute’ being attacked, their initial reaction was almost completely indifferent. Considering the intelligence we’ve gathered about them, they regard the ‘Hague Research Institute’ highly, and even for the sake of the ordinary people there, they shouldn’t be so aloof…”

“Moreover, I did not observe any nanomachinery on their bodies, something that has completely disappeared, and the metal composition ratios on the gear of several armed personnel are unfamiliar to me, as are the models of the equipment…”

“On an even more detailed note, Colin’s legs should be fitted with pre-disaster Model 47 mechanical prosthetics, and Xia Liufang, Qin Chuan, and others should have nanotech hearts instead of their original flesh-and-blood hearts. Also, their contamination index is at 0, which is impossible. Even for people in various research institutes, the average fluctuates between 0.1 and 0.5, while previously, their data showed around 0.3…”

“Wait a minute!”

The man with the golden mask couldn’t help but interrupt his colleague, aware that when she got emotionally agitated, she tended to talk more and try to back her claims with all sorts of data:

“I can guess what you’re trying to say. You mean to suggest that they are definitely not those people, right?”

“Yes,”

The woman nodded, then continued, “But…”

“Wait a minute!”

“Get to the point. You’re trying to say that although you’re certain of this, all the instruments insist that their biological signals, while inconsistent, are matching, and it’s definitely not a case of parasites or the like?”

The man with the golden mask seemed to preempt her words, but he knew if she continued, she might add another ten or so sentences before reaching her ultimate conclusion.

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