SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 487 - 487 410 Do I Need to Retrieve an Organ Again

Chapter 487: Chapter 410: Do I Need to Retrieve an Organ Again? (Compensation)_1 Chapter 487: Chapter 410: Do I Need to Retrieve an Organ Again? (Compensation)_1 “A ‘Firebearer’ who is about to arrive here, the ‘Firebearer’…”

As he recalled their conversation, Colin glanced at the slowly halting elevator car and raised an eyebrow—

Putting aside everything else, would this recovery mission include not only “Time Reversal” but also some body part of this ‘Firebearer’?

It was uncertain, but the possibility was indeed not small.

“If that card ‘plays another hand’ or, say, requires the retrieval of some organ, I feel like I’m really becoming an organ trafficker…”

Muttering to himself, Colin slightly refocused his thoughts.

As troublesome as it might be, it had to be said that in missions involving ‘Firebearers,’ securing the key items usually meant nearly securing the battle situation.

Like the heart of a ‘Firebearer’ in a seaside watchtower, or the “hand” from ‘World Code-4,’ or that heart…

They were strong enough that, even in death, they could exert enough power to suppress the aftermath.

“However, the premise is securing the key items, and besides, ‘Firebearers’ seem to only play in high-stakes scenarios, so the battlefields they head to are bound to be among the most dangerous places. Therefore, before getting appropriate protection, caution is still needed…”

“It’s just unfortunate that, so far, I have yet to truly see a living ‘Firebearer.’

“I wonder just how strong such a formidable fighter actually is when he gets serious…”

Colin rubbed his forehead, slightly regretful as he surmised that this one here was most likely dead too.

These days, the stronger the ‘Firebearer,’ the more thoroughly they seemed to die, the cleaner their death, and exceptions were almost nonexistent.

If a ‘Firebearer’ didn’t die cleanly, it probably meant they weren’t strong enough.

Take the ‘Ghost Train’ incident’s C-Level Elder Brother; he claimed to be a ‘Firebearer,’ but wasn’t quite one…

That’s why there was an opportunity to meet him and even exchange a few words…

The truly formidable ones now were typically left with only ashes, or even less than that.

“That’s not right, why do I always feel like this thought has the air of a hellish joke… According to this logic, my future prospects don’t seem too bright.”

Flexing his fingers, Colin murmured in his heart, and then thought of the six C-Level Personnel from before.

Recalling their explosive aura…

‘The aura of a typical Level C Personnel is about the same as a Level 9 official power, which means the entire Earth might not be able to gather two hands’ worth of Level 9 Personnel, yet this room alone could gather enough for a table of mahjong, and still have two left over for chess…’

Colin secretly marvelled, understanding that on Earth, Level 9 wouldn’t be so abundant to have five of the Four Heavenly Kings.

The actual number would only be fewer…

Moreover, apart from Old Master Wu, most Level 9s mostly remained in a semi-dormant state, preferring not to act unless necessary,

lest the problem remains unsolved and they become the problem themselves.

Furthermore, whether domestically or internationally, if a fighter of this caliber were to be active, the scene would be equipped with as many high-level Fate Propellers as possible, constantly adjusting their ‘Lifeline of Fate’…

To minimize the chances of losing control.

“Without ‘Gene Compensation Medicine’ the cost of using extraordinary powers is still too great.”

“But speaking of which, if those six Level C Employees faced off against that half-step ‘Firebearer’ or C-Level Elder Brother, they would probably still lose.”

“After all, the Elder Brother might be in the ‘Firebearer’ Reservist, but if he could safely return, he’d likely be Bonfire embodied.”

Thinking this, Colin could not help but shake his head and quietly lament the pity.

But not dwelling on it for long, the descent of the elevator car jolted slightly, as if it had reached the destination floor.

At the same time, a completion notification for the investigation mission popped up in the minds of Colin and the four people behind him, along with a new mission event.

[Event Seven: Attempt to locate the remaining personnel on this level, and obtain further information about this place.]

“Note”: If the remaining personnel cannot be found within one hour, this mission will be automatically cancelled.

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“There are still remaining personnel?”

Colin was somewhat surprised.

Given the current view of the Starship Expeditionary Force members, who were mostly sacrificed, he had thought they were utterly annihilated.

But through this mission, it could be determined that not all of them were dead.

‘So it seems, there may soon be an additional mission to take away survivors from this place, that is, in addition to retrieving the card and human organs, there might be a rescue mission as well?’

Based on past experience, Colin felt reassured.

He wasn’t afraid of having more things to do, but of not knowing what exactly to do…

At this time, Son of Sadomasochism spoke up, “Speaking of which, this note says that if the remaining personnel are not found, the mission will be automatically canceled. And if they really aren’t found, what happens after it’s canceled?”

After being tricked once by the mission description of the “Ghost Train”, he now carefully reads the mission details several times.

Fearing that he might miss something…

And the current event only mentioned cancellation, but not whether a new one would be issued afterwards.

This made him somewhat anxious.

If there won’t be an update following the mission, wouldn’t that mean they’re trapped again?

If it’s about fighting some formidable creature, Son of Sadomasochism felt that with their strength as a team with Brother Shunzi, they could handle even the strongest of enemies…

But when it comes to the uncertainty of searching for people, plus with a time constraint, it’s not looking too good.

Hearing his words, Colin shook his head, “I don’t know, I’ve never failed a mission, so I’m not clear on what exactly happens afterward.”

Hearing this, the others couldn’t help but curl their lips.

If it were anyone else claiming they had completed all their missions, they wouldn’t believe it.

But coming from Brother Shunzi, it seemed much more reasonable.

“Generally speaking, even if there are no immediate tasks, as long as you continue to stay here, new missions will eventually come,” Lifecoach Kawaii-many pondered for a moment before giving a straightforward answer.

Assured by the words of this authoritative D Level veteran, the group felt somewhat relieved.

“Alright, there’s not much time. Let’s get moving, prepare yourselves. If there are no problems, I’ll open the door…”

Colin waved his hand to end the conversation, giving everyone a minute.

Then, seeing no further questions, he reached out and placed his hand on the grand door.

[A large number of abnormalities exist on this floor; after opening, there is a significant risk that this elevator will stall. Please confirm whether to open…]

“Yes.”

Colin made his choice decisively.

With a “clack,”

the doors of the elevator slid open, and as they did, a thick black fog squeezed in through the crevices…

However, under the glow of the firelight, they dissipated and dissolved.

And as the gap in the door widened further…

The scene of the starship’s “Living Layer” was revealed to everyone—

At first glance, one could see a vast space containing a city, and above it in the kilometer-high sky, a celestial body emitting a dim yellow light like the sun…

In a trance, Colin thought of the term “Arcadia.”

If it weren’t for the city being flattened, and the strange howling coming from everywhere, along with the thick black fog drifting in most parts of the sky…

This place could indeed be considered an “Arcadia.”

“This light, it’s somewhat like the halo above the ‘Twilight Angel’s’ head; they both have a weariness debuff…”

Feeling the power within, Colin recalled that First Level Containment Subject with only the upper half of its body.

However, he didn’t dwell too much on remembering that thing. As he prepared to look away from the imitation sun’s glowing object and to enter this place to search for the so-called “survivors”.

Suddenly, his heart “thudded.”

Then he saw a crack open up in the center of that dim, artificial sun.

The crack spread to both sides…

A giant eye looked towards him.

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