SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 456 - 456 396 Abnormal Attrition within the Company

Chapter 456: Chapter 396 Abnormal Attrition within the Company. _2 Chapter 456: Chapter 396 Abnormal Attrition within the Company. _2 The next second, Colin saw the figure disappear from the spot just like it had been erased by an eraser.

“Is this what it’s usually like when I disappear in front of others?”

Colin had used many methods to return, but still witnessed others disappearing in front of him.

And he knew from some official internal documents that after the person disappeared, the memories of the company’s mission executors seemed to blur…

However, Colin didn’t know if it was because he was also an employee that his memory hadn’t faded.

“Go and inform Qin Chuan and the rest that everything is fine now.”

Colin waved his hand, sending the Little Maid to deliver the message, then continued to gaze at the unconscious, strong figure in the pit.

If it had been before, his use of the Repulsion card could only push the little brat away.

But after Shana’s careful teaching and development, Colin had mastered more experience and techniques, allowing him to manipulate the direction of the repulsion within a fifteen-meter radius at will.

It was no longer like before, where he could only push and squeeze outward.

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Colin continued to sense the items on the man.

As the flames spread and enveloped the person…

A few minutes later, as his observation continued, Colin’s brow furrowed ever tighter, and his expression grew more solemn…

At this moment, he finally understood why he had felt a sense of familiarity earlier.

Because the other party’s ability seemed somewhat similar to the kind of skill or talent found within the company…

Uncertain, but very similar, there was an indescribable sense of resemblance.

This discovery made Colin realize that everything was not simple behind the scenes.

“The officials seem to have captured a few similar existences, and Old Master Wu also mentioned that he felt there might be some sort of plot behind everything, a plot that is likely to erupt after his death.”

“And here I am, finding this person whose abilities seem to come from the company…”

Colin felt as if he was eating the melon from his own garden.

“Mr. Colin…” a call interrupted Colin’s thoughts.

He turned to see Qin Chuan and Hu Zheng, along with several other members, limping over, their bodies bearing signs of fractures, with Hu Zheng’s leg even broken, swinging like a pendulum as he was carried, and they were covered in dust and blood, looking utterly disheveled…

“It seems there shouldn’t be any serious issues,” Colin nodded.

Hearing Colin’s words, the group exchanged glances, not too surprised, but revealing bitter smiles.

In his eyes, probably even if only a head was left, as long as there was a chance of survival without death, it could be considered not too serious…

However, before they could ponder further, they saw Colin wave his hand in the air, and quickly a transparent outline of a Fire Tree was dragged out of nothingness.

The ancient tree grew rapidly until it reached a height of seven to eight meters, then countless aerial roots dropped from its canopy.

These aerial roots spread toward them, penetrating their skin.

Then, with a surge of special energy, they could feel their bodies rapidly healing.

“Mr. Colin’s methods have increased…” they couldn’t help but remark.

After doing all this, Colin didn’t look further but continued to control the flames to penetrate this “Awakener.”

When Old Master Wu spoke of these “Awakeners,” he didn’t mention the company, which Colin suspected was due to the inability to observe the company…

But for Colin, an insider, the situation would be different.

While Colin was conducting a thorough examination on the “Awakener,” at the top of the burning Fire Tree, a face slowly emerged, cautiously glancing at Colin and then at the injured receiving treatment.

Seeing that no one’s attention was on it, the face acted as if holding its breath, quietly sending several roots into the ground, reaching out in a certain direction…

Seconds later, its roots finally touched the target—

A packet of half-eaten mushroom and beef snacks that someone had dropped on the ground!

Taking advantage of the distraction, it sneakily pulled the snack into its trunk.

In addition, some unfinished spicy strips, a lollipop thrown away halfway through, unopened shrimp chips, and other ignored rubbish were all slyly taken away…

“Haha, jackpot!”

The face within the Fire Tree’s trunk looked at the thing it had dragged back and felt quite pleased with the haul.

This stuff would last it for quite a while.

However, at this moment, its face abruptly flashed with surprise, as if a navigator had just discovered treasure.

“Is it… Could it really be…”

In shock, it slowly extended more tendrils, stretching in that direction.

A few seconds later, it found a small plastic figure with a purple body and green stripes that someone had dropped on the ground!

Afterward, the face on the tree carefully looked around, making sure no one had noticed its little gesture before dragging the plastic figure slowly back…

Before long, when the object was placed inside its trunk, the Fire Tree couldn’t help but let out an excited cheer.

“Got it! The Unit-01 figurine! And it’s an authentic limited edition!”

On either side of its tree hollow face, countless roots spread out, forming two hands that joyfully lifted the prize that would normally cost at least one hundred thousand points to redeem.

Its entire face broke into a grin…

Although there might be some scratches from falling on the ground, it wasn’t a big problem.

But just as it was about to reach out and lovingly touch its collectible, there was a loud thud, and a hand violently pierced through its trunk.

That hand snatched away the plastic figure that it hadn’t even had time to warm up.

“Tsk, I thought you were up to something sneaky while I was busy with other things, but it turns out you’re just picking up trash…”

Colin looked at the plastic figure in his hand, then glanced at the other things inside the tree hollow and couldn’t help but snicker.

“You’ve lived for what, eighty or a hundred years, and you still like these trinkets…”

Hearing Colin’s words, the Fire Tree didn’t dare to get angry or say anything but silently extended its tendrils to hug some of the snacks that hadn’t been snatched away…

“You can keep those snacks, but this thing needs to be returned. You can’t develop a habit of stealing, I’ll buy you a new one later.”

Colin confiscated the item.

As he spoke, he also noticed something…

‘These anomalies that turn into humans seem to generally have some severe character flaw, or rather, a strong interest or hobby?’

Colin remembered that Yukionna liked to find the coldest layer in refrigerators the higher the power, the more she enjoyed…

This Fire Tree on the other hand was extremely interested in snacks and models….

And then there was the Spectral Witch on the train, who had an unhealthy obsession with her master…

Every one of these artifacts seemed to have interests akin to character flaws, and he wondered if this was a deliberate “backdoor” left in their creation.

However, he didn’t pay much attention to it and tossed the figurine to Qin Chuan.

Colin withdrew the Fire Tree Mark and glanced at the “Awakener” elementary school student on the ground.

Even though he didn’t know where the kid’s tricks originated from, Colin was fairly certain from his observations that the kid’s abilities were definitely related to the company.

‘Either someone has imitated the company’s methods, creating these things and then releasing them in secret…’

‘Or, there’s some issue within the company itself…’

‘Regardless, without taking Gene Compensation Medicine, using these things will likely end badly…’

‘I should give Old Master Wu a heads-up first…’

‘Still, if I really want to get to the bottom of this, my only option is to contact Lady Bunny. Only someone with her high-level status would know the exact reasons.’

As he mulled this over, Colin took out his phone and started drafting a message to Old Master Wu while considering how to contact Lady Bunny.

But at that very moment, his phone suddenly rang.

“Xu Duojin?”

Colin raised an eyebrow and then answered the call, immediately hearing the voice on the other end speak anxiously.

“Mr. Colin, Base No. 5 is under attack, it’s urgent!”