SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
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Chapter 290: Chapter 288 Seven Pirates_1 Chapter 290: Chapter 288 Seven Pirates_1 “There’s a not-so-small chance that something has indeed discovered us, and the next time we use the parchment, we must ensure that it doesn’t make any contact with that thing, otherwise we’ll really be in trouble if we’re caught,”

Colin felt an unease in his heart, knowing he must be cautious and careful.

At this moment, they were still a little way from reaching “Refugees City”, and he looked towards his companions:

“The past few times we’ve used ‘Book of Fate: Fragment’, we have been invaded and eroded by something. I have some methods to counter this.

“Of course, one of the interference measures will require your cooperation.”

During their journey, he had learned from “Little Dwarf” Peter about the existence of an enemy with parasitic abilities, known locally as the “Crimson Abyss” cult.

They were the biggest cult around here, using spores or something of the sort to infest and control their enemies…

If things went as expected, those two cities had been invaded by them.

“How do we cooperate?” Dog Brother asked just in time.

“I’m going to implant roughly a pound of a special substance in your bodies. It won’t affect your movements, but it will ensure that when your true bodies are contaminated, you won’t immediately be left without any means of resistance.”

If there was anything that could combat those invaders of the human body, Colin’s first thought was “Nano Intellectual Mechanism”.

The total mass of the Nano Intellectual Mechanism he brought from “The Seventh Box Garden World” was about fifteen pounds.

He had secretly implanted less than ten grams into their bodies, but this was enough for Colin to control them or make them lie down and act as WIFI at a moment’s notice.

But to resist the invasion from this unknown enemy, ten grams was definitely not enough, he would need a significant amount to provide full-body protection.

Implanting ten grams might go undetected, but implanting a pound without being discovered was frankly impossible.

Even just now, when several of them were using “Tyrant Body”, Colin noticed they seemed to vaguely detect something, though they were not certain.

So, to avoid unnecessary emotions arising, Colin decided to inform them of his decision.

“I… accept,” Dog Brother looked around at the others and was the first to make a decision.

After speaking, Dog Brother felt like the way the others looked at him was a bit like they were looking at a — traitor.

“Stop being so suspicious. If I really wanted to harm you, would I need to go to all this trouble?”

Dog Brother pursed his lips; he trusted Brother Shunzi’s character and believed he wouldn’t do such a thing.

If the other party really had ideas, they could resolve them in an instant.

“Alright… I agree too,” the Arsonist relented, vaguely realizing that even if he disagreed, Colin would probably still force-feed it to him.

After all, what Colin gave them was merely the privilege of being informed, not the right to refuse…

Instead of getting to that level of force, it was better to agree now; at least they could save face.

After those two, the others gradually agreed…

They were very clear about one thing: if Colin really had ideas about them, he truly could take them down in an instant, thanks to that particular item—

“Time Stasis”.

This was the item they feared the most since entering, second only to that Revolver; however, after coming in, they found that what made Brother Shunzi strong was not just those items.

On him seemed to be a great number of special items beyond their understanding, which didn’t require a Golden Card to easily suppress them…

“Good, since no one objects, just relax your bodies, it will be over quickly.”

Colin secretly communicated with the Nano Intellectual Mechanism, instructing it to start.

After that, everyone could feel an inexplicable coolness in their body, as if something had entered and was spreading rapidly to every part.

This sensation made them somewhat apprehensive because if Colin hadn’t warned them in advance, they probably would only find out about these things after being invaded, and they still might not be certain, as the feedback was too subtle.

However, because of the passive effects of the Talent “Tyrant Body,” they could genuinely sense the presence of a threat.

‘What exactly is this thing?’

‘With such a strange item, why doesn’t Shunzi show it off like he does with the Golden Card? And why hasn’t he been showing off his gear recently!?’

‘…’

Thoughts flickered through their minds one after another.

“Right, didn’t you say that besides this, there were other methods we need to use?” The Arsonist said, suddenly remembering Colin had mentioned that it seemed they needed to use more than just one method.

“Yeah, it’s best to buy some BUFFs on the side.”

Colin’s lips curled into a slight smile, thinking that being the only one getting fleeced made him feel a bit out of balance.

Of course, with the enhancement of BUFFs, the resistance to pollution would indeed see a significant increase.

And just as these words were uttered, the seller of buffs appeared as if from nowhere.

“Usually have no idea where they hide, but mention buying buffs and they jump right out.”

Colin pursed his lips. Although this guy was indeed unscrupulous for profiteering during difficult times, it had to be said that the BUFF effects sold by “The Light Chaser” were indeed very powerful.

Even when facing some high-tier existences or boss-level creatures, they could have a very good effect.

Nonetheless, no matter what, Colin was determined to find this person if he got a chance and must teach him how to behave.

Otherwise, knowing only to profiteer, it’s just too outrageous!

On him alone, Colin had already spent more than twenty thousand points…

Without giving it too much thought, about half an hour away from that “Refugees City”, everyone’s faces were painted with a pained expression—

Five hundred points could almost buy an item, and just for one use of a BUFF, it was indeed a bit hard to accept.

They weren’t like Colin, earning several thousand points on a single mission. Typically, they would only earn around three to five hundred points per mission, not too much…

To them, it was like spending a hundred bucks on a single clove of garlic.

But thinking of the content of the two “Book of Fate: Fragment,” they eventually bit the bullet and purchased a six-hour BUFF effect for five hundred points.

After all, life is precious, and no one could be sure what “Refugees City” would be like.

Another ten or so minutes passed.

Colin could now see that there were many dilapidated submarines of various models coming and going in this vicinity. Some of them, like the previous Peter, cast covetous glances at their submarine.

But in the end, all those pirates chose to back off…

“This is the territory of Omar, the second most recognized among the seven great pirates. So, these people just look and dare not approach. Unless Omar personally takes action, no one ignorant would come bother us. But even if Omar were to make a move, it wouldn’t be here, so we’re most likely safe,” said the tightly bound “Little Dwarf” Peter to Colin.

“Tch, you guys still have rules?” Colin snorted in derision.

“It’s not us that have rules, we must abide by Olma’s rules,” Peter didn’t find anything wrong with this.

Outside of this place, it might be another story. But here, even the number one pirate among them would have to give face to this number two.

Merely the “Deep Sea Unicorn Whale” was not enough to tempt this great pirate to break his own rules.

And “Free Roaming Pirates’ City” was home not just to fugitives and pirates but also various undercover agents, even members of the Alliance and cultists—people of all sorts, accepting everyone, thus considered the most liberated underwater city.

So they weren’t worried about Colin and these cultists getting into trouble upon arriving…

And precisely as he spoke, Colin and the others finally saw the moving underwater island city.

A city wrapped in an incredibly large bubble, floating in the murky green sea water, shaped like a gigantic top.

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