The Predator world.
"The development of the Zerg has been pretty good recently."
Fangzheng nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the city covered in a blanket of fungi. This was the capital of the Predators, but now, the planet had completely become the territory of the Zerg. Nothing could survive the unscrupulous expansion of the Zerg, and the same was true for the Predators. It wouldn't be long before this race completely disappeared from the universe.
"Milune, what's the result?"
"Yes, Master."
Hearing Fangzheng's question, the Insect Queen standing in front of him stretched its body.
"According to the investigation results of the hair and blood brought by Master, it can be confirmed that it's a low-level virus, mainly …"
"You don't have to give me professional advice. I just want to ask, is there a way to prevent this virus from turning people into Protoenteron after the infection rate exceeds 50%?"
"For now, I'm not sure. We must have enough samples for testing, but Master …"
"Hmm?"
"In the virus factor, I found a special spiral structure that is not formed naturally …"
"So what you're saying is …"
Upon hearing this, Fangzheng frowned.
"… Yes, the so-called 'Protoenteron virus' … is not a natural product."
"…"
This time, Fangzheng fell into a long silence, then the corners of his mouth curled up into a cold smile.
"Haha, I didn't expect a world could be distorted to this extent. It's really disgusting …"
"Master?"
"No, it's nothing."
Looking at Milune, who was staring at him curiously, Fangzheng shook his head.
"I'll bring some Protoenteron corpses in a few days … Do you have any other requests?"
"It's best if they're living creatures. Although these Protoenteron have no value to be devoured, their genetic structure is unexpectedly interesting."
"Got it."
Hearing Milune's request, Fangzheng nodded. He also wanted to see what the Protoenteron was with his own eyes. Although he had seen similar pictures in magazines in that world, it seemed that there were various stages of Protoenteron. If that was the case, it would be better to rely on himself.
"One last question. I won't be infected by that damned virus, right?"
"You don't have to worry about that, Master. The Zerg genes in your body are of the highest grade. This level of virus won't affect you at all."
"Then I'm relieved."
For Fangzheng, knowing this was enough.
To be honest, Fangzheng did not know why he had come to this world.
In the beginning, Fangzheng chose to save the 'cursed children' out of sympathy and the fact that he hoped to obtain a powerful subordinate. But as time passed, as the number of 'cursed children' Fangzheng saved increased, Fangzheng's aversion to this world deepened.
Every world has its dark side.
Fangzheng didn't find this strange. Even the Origin World was the same. The Elves in the Goblin Cave had encountered this world's malice. As a matter of fact, Fangzheng had heard of the cultists using the captured children to skin them and extract their bones as sacrifices. However, such actions were considered evil in the Origin World and were not tolerated.
But it was different in this world.
The 'cursed children' weren't any better than those captured by the cultists as sacrifices. But the problem was that no one would feel the slightest bit of sympathy for their suffering. It could even be said that at the basic level of society, the abuse and harm of the 'cursed children' was acknowledged. Not only that, but on the contrary, those who were willing to protect the 'cursed children' or couldn't bear to see the 'cursed children' being abused would be treated differently.
The more 'cursed children' he saved, the more Fangzheng felt that this world was hopeless.
Although there was indeed something called 'survivor bias' in this world, for example, as a reporter, if he reported on the dark side of the world, it was inevitable that he would become extreme. The police who chased criminals would also encounter all kinds of cruel criminals.
But this situation was completely different.
The ones who committed atrocities on the 'cursed children' weren't those with twisted minds, special hobbies, or criminals who had fallen into the abyss of evil. Most of them were ordinary people who would worry about their children's safety and wipe away their tears. They would even feed the birds on the street with a kind smile and greet their neighbors in a friendly manner. They were just a bunch of ordinary people that could be seen everywhere.
But when they were in front of the 'cursed children', they would turn into demons.
Fangzheng once saw a shop owner 'rearing' a cursed child in his warehouse. He used a strong and heavy steel rope to tie the child up. Every time something went wrong, the shop owner would go to the warehouse and stab the cursed child with a knife. At the same time, he would vent his grievances and unhappiness.
What was even more cruel was that the cursed child had a physique that could instantly heal even if she was cut by an ordinary blade. The shop owner even specially bought a knife made of 'graphite' steel. This' graphite 'steel blade could prevent the cursed child's wound from healing for a long time. When Fangzheng found the cursed child, her body was already a bloody mess and covered in flies. But even so, she was still alive.
Living a life worse than death.
By the way, this kind of knife made of graphite steel was quite popular in the market. It was a very strange thing because this kind of knife was only the size of a fruit knife, and its sharpness was no different from an ordinary fruit knife. If it was used to deal with Protogut animals that were bigger than humans, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. In that case, it was obvious what these "Pi" steel knives were made and sold for.
Fortunately, Fangzheng's efforts were not in vain.
Many "cursed children" around the world had been rescued by him and sent to the "projection" of the Tendo Temple in this world. Although Fangzheng did not know why the system had not issued a main mission, he did not care. Just as he had said before, as a person, if he could help as many people as he could, then he would help as many people as he could.
But because of this, he seemed to be targeted by another group of people.
"… The Tendo Temple?"
The beautiful silver-haired girl raised her head and looked at the old man in front of her in surprise.
"I've heard of it … but that's just a rumor, isn't it?"
"It's not just a rumor, Your Holiness."
In response to the girl's question, the dignified old man raised his head and stared at the ruler of the Tokyo region with eyes as sharp as a falcon's. After the Second Protogut War, the original human country was divided and torn apart by the Protogut animals. The original national borders had lost their meaning of existence, and each region had its own way of governing. It was the same in the island country of Japan. As the nominal head of the country, in fact, the Holiness only ruled the Tokyo region.
"In fact, there have been reports of a large number of 'cursed children' disappearing recently. There's also news that the IISO was attacked by unknown people and the imprisoned 'cursed children' were forcibly taken away. Not only in Tokyo, but similar reports have also come from Osaka, Sendai, and even the United States and Russia. And among the 'cursed children', there are also rumours that they are the only place that is willing to accept and only accept the 'cursed children'. "
"Isn't that great?"
The Holiness asked curiously after listening to the old man's story. As the ruler of the Tokyo region, of course, she knew what kind of feelings people had for the 'cursed children'. In fact, she herself was very sympathetic to the plight of the 'cursed children'. She had tried to introduce a bill to change the situation. But the bill was not passed in parliament. Now, there was an organization willing to accept and accept the 'cursed children'. Wasn't that a good thing?
"Of course not, Your Holiness."
The old man shook his head.
"The other party is a mysterious organization. Until now, we still don't know their specific origin and identity. We only know that they have the ability to move freely around the world and take away the cursed children without anyone knowing. I believe you also know the power of the cursed children. If someone trains them and uses them as soldiers …. "
"You mean …."
Hearing this, the silver-haired girl's beautiful face also became serious.
"Is this' Tendo Temple 'very likely to harm us?"
"For now, the other party has a very high reputation among the 'cursed children'. When the rumour of the 'Tendo Temple' appearing spreads, the 'cursed children' will do everything they can to get there. Among them, there are also some 'cursed children' who resort to some violent means in order to get to the Tendo Temple. From this, it can be seen that although we don't know who the other party is, the other party has a very high reputation among the 'cursed children'. We are all very worried that if the other party attacks our gathering place on the grounds of 'trying to establish their own country of the cursed children' …. "
"…."
The old man did not finish his words, but the Holiness understood what he meant. For a long time, the 'cursed children' were a hated existence that was rarely mentioned officially. But no one would deny the superhuman strength, speed and reflexes of the cursed children. But now, there was a mysterious force that united these cursed children. If it was a group of ambitious people, they could control these cursed children to attack human gathering places and might even become the new rulers.
Not only that, there was probably a conflict of interest involved.
Although the Holiness was young, he was not a political rookie. He knew that countries around the world had expended a lot of energy for the establishment of the IISO in order to use this method to control the 'cursed children' and make them serve them. But now, this' Tendo Temple 'that suddenly appeared out of nowhere had taken in so many cursed children. It could be said that it had completely destroyed the other party's rice bowl. Under such circumstances, it would be impossible for the IISO not to come up with some countermeasures.
"But … .we alone … .don't seem to be of much use, right?"
"No, in fact, Lord Holiness, we currently have a good opportunity."
As he spoke, the old man stepped forward and placed a photo on the table.
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