SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 655 - 655 Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix at branch 486._2

Chapter 655: Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix” at branch 486._2 Chapter 655: Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix” at branch 486._2 Unfortunately, these things alone hardly posed any effective hindrance to him.

“So, it seems, this world is not as dangerous as Akasha says, huh.”

Colin crossed his arms, feeling that the overall problem was not significant.

If those periodic natural disasters could be avoided without harm, then among the remaining dangers, as long as there was one among the “Night” Believers with strength comparable to Shana’s or his own, most places could be traversed with ease.

The only terrifying things were that natural disaster and the apparently sealed “Night.”

However, it seemed not to be a big problem since the seal was very strong.

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Several hours later, Colin suddenly saw, in a distant forest, a number of scattered train carriages, amounting to five.

And within these five carriages, there were probably more than a thousand people.

“All Extraordinary Ones, their strength on official classification varies from Level 2 to Level 4, with a small number at Level 5 and Level 6…”

Colin narrowed his eyes slightly, although their strength was not high.

But the quantity was indeed large…

And this was just a small part of the “Rebel forces.”

On the side of the “regular army,” according to Akasha’s words, the number was several times larger…..

The proportion of ordinary people to Extraordinary Ones was frighteningly high.

“We’ve arrived; this is one of our bases…” Akasha pointed there and said.

The train carriages had been stolen one by one in broad daylight while the other side was off guard and not paying attention.

At that moment, when the Wildfire Giant seemingly as tall as a small mountain appeared,

the people who walked out of the carriages were all shocked…

“This… is this really our reinforcement?”

If someone hadn’t come back early to notify them, they would have already picked up their buckets and fled, for this entity before them exuded an oppressive feeling many times stronger than the most terrifying Mutated Body they had ever seen!

Moreover, in the presence of that kind of Bonfire, they could distinctly feel the “Night” power within them diminish.

This made them feel even more unsettled.

“Don’t worry, it’s one of our own.” One of the “Night” believers who had come back early to inform them said.

Then another employee using the “Night” powers expressed his concern:

“If we make such a big move, what if we get discovered?”

“If we get discovered, so be it, it’s okay, they wouldn’t dare come over here,” the “Night” believer replied confidently.

This reinforcement’s strength even surpassed Lavinia’s by a great deal…

If the enemy had even a hint of sense, they wouldn’t entertain the thought of coming over here.

While people whispered amongst themselves, they suddenly saw the entire Flame Giant burst into intense flames, then all the flame rose like smoke into the air and condensed into a huge fireball in midair.

From within the fireball, it seemed that another kind of flame with a different nature devoured this sphere filled with destruction, annihilation, and wildness, and turned it into a more brilliant and noble fire…

That fireball hung high in the sky, evenly spreading warmth they had never experienced before.

“Fire…”

People gazed at the large fireball, their human nature receiving nourishment.

As for the “Night”?

What “Night”?

Unfamiliar.

They could hardly imagine how wonderful this feeling was…

The darkness flowing in some people’s eyes slowly faded away at this moment, turning into the look of a burning Bonfire.

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“I actually feel someone’s belief transforming?”

Colin was slightly surprised; though he had deliberately changed “Wildfire” into “Bonfire,” aiming to gain some prestige for himself,

he truly hadn’t expected such firm commitment in the beliefs of the “Night” Believers present.

Just showing his power caused some to transform their faith directly…

Even bypassing processes like “doubt,” “shaking,” and the like.

‘It’s no wonder the company felt it necessary to stage a rescue, their biggest problem isn’t the belief in “Night”, but their inner belief. If the former is truly reciprocal, there’s basically no hope, but the latter… there might be a chance for rescue…’

In the blink of an eye, Colin, along with a large fireball, followed a group of people to the encampment.

It’s worth mentioning that the squad leader, who was supposed to have awoken at the “Fire Tree”‘s behest, was still unconscious at this moment, whether truly still out or feigning it, no one knew.

Shortly after, Colin beckoned with his hand, and the giant fireball began to “melt,” continuously converging int his palm.

Eventually, it fully merged into his body…

During this process, those around saw how effortlessly he manipulated the fireball.

Their gazes towards him grew even more reverent.

‘The set of movements designed by Miss Shana for me, are indeed much better than my original ones.’

Colin felt the weight of those stares and silently reflected.

His usual practice was just to snap his “fingers,” and extinguish the fireball.

However, after interacting with Shana, she had helped him to design a set of movements that proclaimed his “authority” over flame, far more than his old method.

It kept people’s focus not on the fireball, but on him, enhancing his prestige.

Making subsequent actions all the more convenient…

“Brother Shunzi… your skills seem to have improved.”

Two employees watched Brother Shunzi’s fluid movements and couldn’t help exclaiming, contemplating how wonderful it would be to have such power themselves.

Although their own strength wasn’t weak, it still fell a little short in comparison.

It was after dispersing the fireball that Colin and the others were led into a spacious train carriage.

Once seated, Colin didn’t bother with pleasantries but went straight to the point:

“Regarding the plan to stop this ‘Eternal Night’ and the proposed action for the train, do you have it ready?”

Upon hearing his words, several of those present looked towards Akasha, who gave a subtle nod, prompting one of the group to speak:

“Yes, generally it’s all here…”

As he said this, he took out a piece of parchment, manipulating it as if activating a kind of memo function.

A multitude of words holographically floated in mid-air.

‘Firstly, leaving aside what the plan entails, you… in these ‘Subsidiary’ offices that are highly likely to fall, still dare to use this thing to record matters…’

Colin could only marvel at the ‘Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix’ of this Subsidiary.

Such blind faith, such audacity, and not a hint of crisis awareness.

Noticing his concern, Akasha quietly reassured, “Don’t worry, these parchment scrolls aren’t connected to the company; there’s no need to fear a data breach… ”

I hope so… Colin nodded, his eyes scanning over the text.

The plans of these people in terms of action were not complicated… simply summed up as infiltrating and not concerned about making it back alive, adopting a “take peace with life and death, just do it” philosophy.

But what he was really interested in was not these people’s impulsive arrangements, but the enemy’s setup…

‘The train carriages are currently bound by a device known as the ‘Thorn Device’, with eight main binding devices in total that must be severed simultaneously in a short span of time. Then, there’s also destroying the power supply lines…’

‘Once disconnected, providing the train with some momentum and gaining certain permissions could give us a chance to get it moving again.’

‘The Level 2 Containment Subject they suggest we bring seems to be for this purpose, to provide initial momentum, to reach the ninth station, then to enter the refueling area—I just don’t know where this ninth station is…’

Colin’s mind raced.

Destroying this “Thorn Device” seemed not too difficult.

But, what exactly does gaining certain permissions entail? It wasn’t specified.

After asking, Colin learned that this “permission” was located in a special carriage of the “Dusk Sect” and it was packed with powerful “Night” Believers like the Senate.

But the specifics, even Akasha didn’t understand…

“This sounds like the old ‘how to fit an elephant into a refrigerator’ joke. First, find a fridge. Second, find an elephant. Third, put the elephant in the fridge… and you’re done.”

Colin couldn’t help but scoff internally.

Nevertheless, the “permissions” were definitely located there, and if not found by then, “Lady Rabbit” was likely to provide some hints for the mission.

Next, Colin’s gaze shifted to the status of the “Eternal Night” ritual.

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