SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire
Chapter 794 - 794 554

Chapter 794: 554 Chapter 794: 554 Colin didn’t say a word, just gazed out the window at the surging grey fog and, seeing that they wouldn’t be arriving anytime soon, withdrew his gaze.

After giving everyone present about ten minutes to think, he suddenly stretched out his hand and knocked twice on the seat inside the compartment.

“Ting Ting!”

The crisp sound brought everyone back to their senses, and their gazes once again turned toward him.

“Having addressed this matter, let’s take this opportunity to discuss another related issue, about our relations with the officials…”

Colin slowly said, “From now on, if necessary, you may proactively contact the officials…”

Upon hearing this, some employees who had little interaction with Colin immediately thought of a phrase:

Brother Shunzi was placated!

It was unclear whether this was by coercion or not; no, with Brother Shunzi’s strength, it seemed that if he were unwilling, no one could force him…

Meanwhile, several of Colin’s subordinates who often went to “The Descent Project” weren’t surprised at all.

Considering the things Brother Shunzi typically brought out, people had long assumed that he might have had dealings with the officials long ago…

“Whether you want to leave or stay, you can seek their help, share information with them. In this regard, I can vouch for you to ensure you can fairly trade for what you need without being forced into doing something against your will,” he said.

After Colin briefly finished speaking and gave a few seconds for people to think, he added, “Of course, I can only ensure roughly fair dealings within our domain, promise there are no ill intentions, but I can’t guarantee the entire world.”

The internal affairs of the “Global Supernatural Alliance” are relatively complex, and not everything is good. Of course, this doesn’t mean everything outside is bad, but when it comes to his home, Colin’s influence is definitely high enough.

No one dares to lightly violate the “promises” he makes.

In this regard, with Old Master Wu and a host of internal “Fate Propeller” monitors, it’s ensured that even if someone harbors ulterior motives, they can be dealt with immediately.

Outside, although Colin could still exert influence and find solutions, it wasn’t as absolute.

The fear lay in the unknown.

Or, by the time he found out, some tragedies had already occurred.

Even though the likelihood was very low, it wasn’t impossible—some people’s selfishness far exceeded the average person’s imagination.

No sooner had he finished speaking than someone immediately asked, “Then… can people from other countries come to seek help?”

“Yes,” Colin nodded.

As the dangerous time drew near, he had to consolidate all possible forces.

Many long-standing D Level employees of the company were quite reluctant to have anything to do with the officials for various reasons, but some of the most common and crucial were fears of being forced into doing things they didn’t want to…

Ultimately, when the time came, it boiled down to either running away or staying, and from there they narrowed down their options.

There were always choices offered by the officials that would suit them.

…

It was while they were speaking that in a corner of the Earth, within a highly secret, independent spatial domain.

Not long before, as the effect of “Stasis” spread, countless incorporeal rats squealed frantically, making uncontrollable and unanimous noises that lasted a long while, eventually waking a rat as big as a person at the center position.

Its face faintly bore human features, looking eerie and paradoxical.

Yet, having just awoken from a deep slumber, its gaze seemed somewhat vacant.

“Who has qualified…”

After a good while, as if it had sensed the outside world, the air around its mouth vibrated as it murmured:

“Is it that dazed young ‘Flame Bearer’ reservist? Is the ‘appointed time’ finally about to arrive…”

The door that could reveal the truest facet of the world was about to open.

All that was needed was for someone to step through and commence the ultimate battle!

Afterward, its gaze shifted to the side, to the vat filled with various mysterious materials, where the “fuel” upon meeting its gaze either screamed in fear, cursed in resentment, roared furiously, or uttered perplexed questions…

It seemed they wanted to understand why it had betrayed them.

Some of the incorporeal rats around it, hearing these sounds, exploded like overinflated balloons.

The big rat looked into the vat without emotion.

For the sake of this vat of super dye capable of depicting all things, it had given up everything.

“No matter how you view me, as long as I succeed, all sacrifices are permissible. I will prove to everyone that I am right…”

“Only I can lead everyone to ultimate victory in the terrifying disputes of the future!”

“Only I am truly correct!”

“Not those fools who do not understand the current situation and still nurture unrealistic dreams.”

“Only I can lead humanity to victory, to become the supreme and greatest species!”

“…”

It stood erect, its massive rat body towering as it waved its hands, human-like in their dexterity, in front of a vat of dye mixed with countless things, proclaiming to the contents within.

…

Another thirty-some days flashed by. Colin, having just completed his seventh proactive mission of the week and without a moment to rest, was getting acquainted with the current technological progress of the world when his phone suddenly received a message.

The message came from Old Master Wu, and upon reading its contents, his pupils shrank.

“In seven days, I will lead you to that place, to become a Level 6 Personnel. During this period, make your final preparations… We’re going to face it.”

At the mention of “it,” Colin’s breath caught, and he was suddenly gripped by an overwhelming sense of asphyxiation, a strange tingling sensation on his scalp.

It wasn’t the oppressive presence of any creature…

Instead, it was purely a colossal psychological pressure!

“Huff.”

Colin took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, finally managing to respond with a simple “Okay.”

“Right, from now on, I need to keep an eye on some critical matters, make sure there are no mishaps. I won’t be able to come out. If there are any substantial issues, you can contact Xu Duojin.”

“No problem,” Colin nodded.

After the brief exchange, Colin returned to his bed, laying face down, and dragged a pillow over to clutch it tightly.

Holding his breath for a good while to alleviate the pressure, he then sat up again and started organizing the things he needed to do.

“The reality-based issues have already been addressed officially, and I’ve gotten a fairly good grasp on the things I needed to understand…”

Colin thought. Using the various Other World knowledge he’d collected, the officials had created quite a lot of things.

In general scientific areas, things like superconductivity and miniaturized reactors were not a big deal, their feasibility having been successfully verified…

If time had not been of the essence, it was estimated that within decades, development could have spread into space.

However, even now the situation wasn’t too bad, having spread to most of the major sanctuaries…

Besides, there were various mysticism techniques. Colin was surprised to find that a technique similar to the “Twilight Angel” had been successfully replicated and integrated with the “artifacts” approach to become a system.

They succeeded in transforming a powerful Level 2 Containment Subject.

Specifically named “Fetal Angel,” its abilities were relative to “omnipotence,” but seemed to primarily relate to thought, consciousness, and the collective ocean.

It was said that, theoretically, as long as an ordinary human without extraordinary power was alive within the realm of Earth, it would be very difficult for the Fetal Angel to be extinguished.

Of course, this theory hadn’t been tested in real combat with Level One Containment Subjects, so it was uncertain whether it was truly reliable.

Besides, in this “angelic series,” there seemed to be “Plague Angel,” “Ocean Angel,” “Gun and War Angel,” “Dominion and Distortion Angel,” and the like, though none were as successful…

Beyond these, there were many other mysticism techniques worth paying attention to.

It felt truly powerful, but compared to the company’s technology, there was still much to be desired. During this period, there was a “Shadow Angel” that got out of control, and it was he who had casually dismantled it with his bare hands.

The situation wasn’t stable, so after understanding the basic circumstances, Colin didn’t pay it much further mind.

“Other than that, it’s the matters of ‘World Code-13’ and ‘World Code-4’…”

Colin sat, thinking. Over in World Code, they had already gotten on the right track thanks to their efforts over this period.

The food issue had been basically resolved.

People, having absorbed a few hundred thousand refugees, formed a special theocratic nation with a belief in “Bonfire,” guided by scientific values able to explain everything…

The only shortfall might be a lack of sufficient high-end power.

But as long as they stayed tucked away in their corner, and with the protection of “Bonfire,” there wasn’t too much to worry about…

What he needed to do was probably just say a simple “farewell,” and that would be about it.

After all, the preparations weren’t done now, but had started nearly three months ago, addressing various matters up until the present.

“I wonder how long this major event will last…”