After Ruan Qing obtained the valuable items, he returned to the car and drove towards the laboratory to the south.
The southern part was close to the edge of the island, with a relatively sparse population. After drawing away the zombies with his blood, Ruan Qing entered the laboratory.
In this post-apocalyptic world, it seemed that the laboratory researchers had all turned into zombies.
Ruan Qing spent some time luring the zombies away and then locked the entrance door.
Once Ruan Qing found a suitable laboratory for research, he unpacked everything and proceeded to transfer the contents of the hard drive to the computer.
Upon examining it carefully, he realized that the research was aligned with his own thinking.
Rather than immortality, this research was more akin to studying cancer cells.
Had he studied cancer cells before?
Ruan Qing had no memory of this, but his memory itself was flawed, so it was not surprising.
According to his logical thinking, three days would be enough time for him to develop a serum.
After all, his blood seemed unique to those infected with the zombie virus, making it a good starting point.
The laboratory was fairly well-equipped, which made things easier for Ruan Qing.
He found several drones and even a camera.
Ruan Qing flew the drones and connected both to the computer taken from the doctor’s villa.
Although the Eternal Life Laboratory had been destroyed, the signal across the entire island still had not been restored.
It was apparent that the masterminds behind the scenes had already prepared to blow up the island, even moving the undying body in advance, ready to abandon the entire island.
After connecting the camera, Ruan Qing quickly hacked into the communication satellite from the computer, taking control of all signals within its coverage area.
Then he transmitted the camera’s feed.
The angle he chose was ordinary, without focusing on any critical instruments or markers, thus not revealing his location.
Ruan Qing transmitted the video using coercive methods, forcing it to play on all connected devices, and viewers could only exit after ten minutes.
However, as long as the webpage was opened, the video would still forcefully pop up.
It couldn’t be blocked or suppressed.
Unless the other party’s capabilities surpassed his, reclaiming control of the communication satellite’s permissions would be impossible.
Or they could destroy the communication satellite.
But Ruan Qing believed the other party likely didn’t have the capability or authority to do so.
After completing everything, Ruan Qing gently adjusted the camera, pointing it at himself.
“Hey, can you hear me?” Ruan Qing’s voice sounded hoarse and weak.
“This is City A.”
***
People outside the island had no idea what was happening in City A located on the island, and even those with no relatives in City A were unaware of the communication blackout in the city.
They continued to live their quiet and peaceful lives as usual, playing on their phones and computers like always.
Suddenly, both computers and phones went black, and even the billboards on the buildings outside went dark.
Just as everyone was wondering, all the screens lit up again, but they still couldn’t be operated.
Many thought their devices had malfunctioned.
As most people were wondering, a hand appeared on the screen, approaching.
The hand was exceptionally beautiful, with clearly defined joints and a fair complexion like jade, albeit with a serious injury on the palm, making it look swollen and whitish as if soaked in water, indicating considerable pain.
As the hand drew closer, the screen shifted, revealing a strikingly beautiful face.
A breathtakingly beautiful young man appeared on the screen.
Although somewhat disheveled, with a wound on the forehead and wet hair, it didn’t diminish his beauty in the slightest.
He remained stunningly breathtaking, with a hint of fragility.
It was a kind of beauty that couldn’t be achieved through filters or cosmetic procedures, more like a person stepping out of a painting.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the young man on the screen, some even doubting their own eyes.
Could this be a promotional CG from a game!?
Did they really accomplish something so impressive?!
If not for the unreal beauty of the person in the image, they would have almost believed it was real.
Yet, knowing it wasn’t real, they still felt a strong heartbeat, and many couldn’t tear their gaze away, even while working.
The young man on the screen started speaking as soon as the camera focused on him.
“Hey, can you hear me?”
Many people instinctively nodded, only realizing a moment later that their nods were pointless since he couldn’t see them, and nodding at a game character seemed rather silly.
Some coughed to cover their embarrassment, while others wanted to send barrage comments.
However, the screen remained unresponsive, leaving them only able to watch.
Many could understand. Many games and animated CGs couldn’t be skipped on the first viewing.
But hacking into their phones and computers for promotion? That seemed illegal, right?
Under normal circumstances, they would absolutely detest this behavior, but watching the young man on the screen, they silently prayed that the game wouldn’t encounter any problems.
The game character looked so good that they were willing to play even if it was incredibly boring.
Moreover, his voice was pleasant to listen to. Even if they replayed the CG a second time, they wouldn’t want to skip it.
“This is City A.”
Everyone was slightly stunned. City A? Was it that City A?
So realistic, using an actual place name to enhance player immersion.
Most thought this way, except for those with family or friends in City A, who felt a pang in their hearts.
They hadn’t been able to reach them for several days now.
Some were so anxious that they wanted to fly to City A.
But they were told the weather wasn’t suitable for flying and all flights had been canceled recently.
The same applied to other modes of transportation.
Even driving there was impossible, as they’d be stopped and told the roads ahead were experiencing issues and were currently closed for repairs.
Unable to contact and unable to pass through, this gave many a sense of foreboding.
The young man in the video couldn’t see everyone’s reactions, but he continued speaking as if he had received audible responses from them.
The screen instantly split into several parts, playing different scenes.
“As everyone can see.”
“Now City A has turned into a living hell, with people dying every moment.”
“Maybe just a second ago, their loved ones were right beside them, and the next second, they turned into irrational zombies, biting their own family members.”
“Thus, the legendary apocalypse has descended.”
not people believing hes a game character lmao
ReplyDeleteGosh the moment he appeared in the screen it gave goosebumps. This novel really is a gem.
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