SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 716 - 716 517 Containment Subjects of the World

Chapter 716: Chapter 517 “Containment Subjects of the World, Unite!”_1 Chapter 716: Chapter 517 “Containment Subjects of the World, Unite!”_1 “Cough, cough, cough…”

Under the heavy smog, even the Extraordinary Ones, upon continuously inhaling the air filled with smoke and polluted particles, couldn’t help but cough violently, feeling an unbearable spicy sensation in their nose and throat.

Having landed at the frontline base and prepared to collect further intelligence, Colin had just arrived when he heard coughs and gasps coming from all around him.

Even though the “Haze Angel” wasn’t primarily covering this area, but merely slightly affecting it, it still made them extremely uncomfortable.

‘This “Haze Angel” seems to be indiscriminate in its effects, somewhat lacking in distinguishing between friend and foe.’

Colin looked at the crowd and couldn’t help but think.

At this moment, footsteps approached from one side. Colin looked away and followed the sound to see several powerful people approaching.

The leader among them, after arriving, noticed Colin’s previous gaze and voluntarily explained,

“They have been here for several days, they should be rotated out for a fresh group soon.”

“Hmm…”

Colin nodded, noncommittal, and the man continued, “I hear you’ve brought a method to rescue this land?”

“I have some confidence, but I’m not very sure. Let’s try first. I’ve come to ask for specific information about that area, about Containment Subjects and the like.” Colin pointed to the area further away where the smog was even thicker.

“Hmm, please present your documents…”

Hearing the request, Xu Duojin stepped forward and handed over a set of identification proof he had just received.

“Cough, cough, okay… no problem.”

The newcomer glanced at it and coughed twice, then waved to someone, who promptly brought over a briefcase of documents.

“These two are your passage documents; they have protective charms that can reduce the ‘Haze Angel’s’ impact on you, and ensure you don’t get lost in the smog and such. Make sure not to damage them, cough, cough, as that will render them ineffective.”

“Cough, if you accidentally damage them, just wait in place, and we will send someone to you.”

“Secondly, this one contains specific details about Mist City, of course, it also includes other crisis points. However, if you want the latest news from places outside Mist City, you might need to go to the other nearby outposts to get it… cough, cough, cough…”

“Alright.”

Colin nodded and let the Little Maid proceed with the reading.

Meanwhile, he did not linger any longer and after a brief exchange, he began making his way towards the city.

Ten minutes later, the smog in the air became denser.

Even as Colin walked through the gray scene, he inexplicably felt discomfort in his nasal passages and an itch in his throat…

“Even with a layer of ‘Bonfire’ protection and the passage documents’ charms, it’s still like this. The ‘Haze Angel’s’ negative effects are quite alarming…”

Colin enhanced the protective flames a bit before he felt the negative effects disappear.

However, the negative effects were gone, but the bright flames attracted the attention of some other abnormalities.

“Cough, cough, cough… cough, cough, cough…”

“Please help us, cough, please…”

“Passerby with a kind heart, I beg you, don’t abandon us again, cough, cough, cough…”

Layers of whispers made it difficult not to halt in one’s footsteps. Colin and Xu Duojin turned to look and saw a crowd of seemingly ordinary people emerge from the veil of thick smog, coughing and calling for help as they quickly closed in on them.

Not only that, but from various other directions, strange things approached…

From the sky, the ground, underwater, both living beings and inanimated objects.

“Not particularly strong, but quite a variety.”

Colin murmured casually, not stopping but continuing to move forward.

In the process, some of the abnormalities, after getting within a certain distance and sensing the light, retreated for an unknown reason, while others continued to advance…

For example, the group of “people” who first called for rescue.

Their pleas seemed to induce an indescribable, altruistic desire to help in one’s heart, causing a psychological shift…

Colin, too, had his desire to help others stirred, he lifted his hand benevolently and casually flicked it.

Dozens of firefly-like lights flew out…

Then, shortly after, the pleas for help ceased, replaced with screams of despair.

Under the blaze, these dozens of humanoid figures burst and swelled, revealing their true form, a kind of robust, blood-red, humanoid crawling creature similar to The Eater…

“‘Beast of Thousand Roars,’ hunting prey through disguises of voice, flesh, and mental lures, strength below Fifth Level; if in large numbers, might give birth to a ‘King,’ potentially reaching Fourth Level…” The Little Maid’s voice rang in Colin’s ears, providing an introduction.

“Oh, even a ‘King’ only reaches Fifth or Fourth Level, no wonder they died with just a touch. I hope they get the chance to be human in their next life.” Colin retracted his overwhelming kindness.

And while he dealt with these abnormalities, he tried as much as possible not to affect the layer of smog or use the power of “Bonfire” excessively…

After all, using “Bonfire” too forcefully could likely have a significant impact on the “Haze Angel.”

That would probably disrupt the balance here.

“Speaking of which, I still need some firewood…”

Colin’s plan was to stack firewood at the outskirts of Mist City, preparing for ignition, then continue to the next spot; after arranging everything, he would light them all at once, forming a sort of encirclement.

Then he would throw out the “Token”…

This way, except for the intense pressure of lighting the fires at the end, they wouldn’t prematurely alert the enemy.

After pondering, Colin took out a card that he hadn’t used for a long time—