SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 728 - 728 523 Kind Grandfather Colin_1

Chapter 728: Chapter 523 Kind Grandfather Colin_1 Chapter 728: Chapter 523 Kind Grandfather Colin_1 Unfortunately, even with Shana’s help, it didn’t provide a suitable answer this time.

It only said that the item was special, one of the hopes for the future that should not be overlooked, but didn’t specify what exactly it referred to, what its uses were, making it seem like it was spouting riddles…

“Damn riddle-monger…”

Colin cursed softly, deciding not to pursue the issue any further. Given its attitude, seemingly indifferent to being scalded by boiling water, unless he brought a significant amount of points, there likely wouldn’t be a response.

Afterward, Colin turned to look at Shana, noticing her calm demeanor that was mixed with a bit of dazedness, which in turn was very calm, ending with a somewhat inexplicable sense of aggrievement that couldn’t be put into words, he then spoke:

“I shouldn’t comment on the past, but from now on… from now on, let me handle matters concerning points. I will cover the point expenses for managing the realm and aiding refugees. Moreover, I’ll give you enough points as compensation.”

In the past, Colin would have thought to have Shana contribute some points, with everyone chipping in to manage the territory…

But after finding out she had been exploited to such an extent, Colin no longer had such thoughts.

If it weren’t for him, Shana wouldn’t be able to scrape together much money even if she were stripped clean.

Upon hearing this, Shana opened her mouth to instinctively say that she already had enough points now and that this was her responsibility; she needed no compensation.

Currently, she still had tens of thousands of points on her, which…

If she didn’t purchase that rip-off war chariot, as well as things like the “skins” in “Light’s Dreamland,” then she’d have more than enough points.

At least, according to her spending habits, she wouldn’t use much in a year.

And to be honest, personally she didn’t have a great desire for points.

However, Colin preempted her, saying, “Let’s just settle it this way, I will give you what you deserve. Otherwise, what difference would there be between me and ‘it’?”

As he spoke, Colin pointed to the detestable parchment that was practically bubbling with malice.

“Okay…”

Shana didn’t refuse again, but still added:

“But, but, the points you give me in the future, may I request to store them with you directly? If given to me, I feel, it still would continue taking that…’transaction fee’.”

“‘Transaction fees’ still haven’t been canceled, damn it, knows it’s wrong but still dares to do it next time?”

Colin couldn’t help but feel a mix of anger and amusement, then nodded his head:

“No problem, I’ll look after your points. Whenever you need to buy something or need them for anything, just tell me.”

Shana normally spent her points to buy a pile of black bread.

It was unappetizing but could sustain a person for a day’s consumption. In a way, it was a food technology miracle…

However, this kind of miracle technology was highly replaceable.

Colin could pull a vat of the official specially provided ultra-concentrated nutritional compound, which wouldn’t be much worse.

Moreover, it wouldn’t cost a penny, or rather, the officials currently still owed him a large sum, which was enough to feed the people here for the second half of their lives.

“Thank you…”

Shana said sincerely, blinking her eyes, not knowing how to express her gratitude towards Colin sufficiently. If it weren’t for him, things here might have been very difficult…

No, difficulty would be an understatement. The real issue was that this difficulty could lead to countless deaths.

What she could repay him with was to protect and manage this land she and Colin had opened up together.

Of course, there was also teaching Colin combat skills more heartedly, without holding back…

“By the way, I’ve now recovered about three clone avatars. If there’s anything needed in the territory, I can help at any time,” Shana said.

“Loosening soil, moving bricks, such tasks could currently use some help. As the population keeps growing, we are starting to fall behind in these areas. Other than that, it’s about bestowing blessings so people can learn some basic knowledge faster. Knowledge enlightenment is really important…” Colin immediately thought of numerous tasks Shana could help with.

Shana was not opposed to this…

After a bit more discussion, the topic drew to a close, and Shana sent out her “Light Avatar” to work.

Her main body stayed in the small chapel, preparing to guide Colin on matters of combat soon.

Before that, Colin took out the “Kindness of the Firebearer” and the document, ready to fuse some skills together.

“I hope to fuse something valuable.”

Colin prayed, then started to use the fusion function.

The bonfire madly swirled before his eyes, and amidst the cool special effects, it seemed as if some fearsome divine weapon was about to be born.

“Clang! Clang! Clang!”

Amidst the sounds of the hammer striking down,

there was a “crack.”

Fusion complete.

Colin eagerly took it out, only to find that the name of the equipment seemed to have changed…

From “Kindness of the Firebearer” to “Kindness of the Firebearer max,” and the description column had an addition that read “specially strengthened by the Haze Angel…”

“That’s quite a straightforward naming.”

Colin pursed his lips and continued to check the specific changes.

In the eyes that were like transparent fiery red crystals, a tiny figure made of haze moved about, and some kind of “inspiration” made Colin realize that this object could now directly connect to the “Haze Angels” that had been contained.

Furthermore, he could receive some sort of remote assistance from them…

“With this use, I can create an enormous haze domain filled with substances like sulfuric acid, covering a diameter of tens of kilometers. Those within it would be deprived of their sense of direction to a certain degree, and by controlling the concentration in the area, I can enhance this effect. Those anomalies in Britain, were they controlled like this? Not bad.”

“Second, whether you breathe or not, the respiratory tract will suffer corresponding corrosion damage; one must either endure it or use extraordinary abilities to offset it. It’s an assimilation of the era, to be blunt, it’s about making the world understand suffering together?”

“Besides, I can summon tens of thousands of ‘Mist City’ workers, orphans, and so on for my use. As long as I don’t die, neither will they. Moreover, every person who dies due to the ‘haze’ corrosion has a chance to become one of them, and while within it, I can take on the appearance of any of them…”

These were the three abilities specifically listed out for explanation.

It appears to be somewhat weakened, but not by much.

However, based on past experiences, there should still be some more detailed ways to use it, waiting for him and Shana to develop later.

At worst, a fire can be lit to maximize its utility…

“There are mainly three negative effects. The first is, the larger the range, the greater the consumption of energy, and if used continuously for three days, it would need a day to cool down.”

“The second is, within the domain’s coverage, there cannot be complete damage immunity for teammates like with a bonfire; there will always be some damage…”

“The third is, with the summons and such within it, one cannot exploit them too harshly, or it might lead to a major strike, resistance, and the like, or even possibly a fancy post on a lamppost? It would be best to give them reasonable assignments, huh? They’re all dead, why care about exploitation anyway…”

Colin raised an eyebrow, feeling the negative effects were acceptable, though he did not quite grasp the strike issue.

After thinking for a bit, he pinched the “max” bead between his fingers and brought it up to his left eye, inserting it into the socket.

As his thoughts turned, a very faint haze began to seep into the surroundings…

And from within the haze, countless people emerged: gaunt workers, maimed child laborers, sickly old folks, and tired women and children…

As these figures looked towards the flames around them, their faces revealed evident longing, basking in the enjoyment.

This gave Colin some ideas, realizing how he should command them.

Of course, as a conscientious person, Colin naturally wouldn’t say things like “If you want a bonfire, you must work,” “Work an hour, enjoy a minute by the fire,” or “No work today, become firewood tomorrow.”

After some thought, kind-hearted Grandpa Colin spoke in plain language:

“Cough cough, friends… I ask you all to join in building a new homeland, construct homes to live in, grow food to eat, strive for yourselves… Of course, all this is voluntary.”

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