Chapter 36 - Heading to the Basement

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

[Mission 1: Follow the task force and survive until you manage to escape from the ruins. Reward: 1,000 points. There will be no punishment if the mission fails.]

[Mission 2: Ensure that the core members of the research team survive until they leave the ruins. Reward: 500 points. 1,000 points will be deducted if you fail this mission. If you have insufficient points, you will be terminated!]

[Mission 3: Kill no less than 10 zombies. No reward for completing the task. 500 points will be deducted if you fail this mission. If you have insufficient points, you will be terminated!]

[Ding! 5 points will be awarded for every zombie killed.]

[Ding! Delivery of missions has been completed. Standard equipment will now be distributed. MP5 submachine guns, 60 rounds of ammunition. Special Task Force combat uniform. Serial number: ASS. Not under the jurisdiction of the Special Task Force. Free to live.]

As soon as the system notification came, black combat uniforms, guns, and magazines suddenly appeared on the ground.

Han Gui signaled to Aria and Xinyue with his eyes as they picked up their equipment. The three of them immediately put on their combat uniforms and grabbed their guns and ammunition.

[Ding! The game space will connect to the Ruins of Death world in 3 seconds.]

…

[Ding! Infinite Game has officially connected to the Ruins of Death world.]

There was a slight change in their surroundings after a few seconds. The special task force in the distance seemed to have noticed Han Gui and his team as they looked over.

Han Gui ignored them and focused on the missions from Infinite Game. The first mission seemed simple, but it was the most ridiculous one.

One had to read between the lines to know that ‘no punishment’ meant ‘either you succeed or you die’. If he couldn’t escape and faced a bunch of predators, it would be a miracle if he survived.

The second and third missions, on the other hand, were quite deadly. Who would have 1,000 points on them? If one couldn’t complete either of the missions, they’re basically done for.

The cruelty of Infinite Game had been made apparent through these missions. Death was around every corner. Zombie movies usually portrayed one of the highest mortality rates after all.

“It’s almost time. Although we are all under the orders of Leila Company, we have our roles in the team. You guys are responsible for cleaning up and we are responsible for the technical and security tasks. It’s time to move out.”

Han Gui looked at the members of the special task force who had walked over without him realizing it. Han Gui remained silent.

“Don’t run around later. Mission two is not that simple. It’s definitely a trap,” said Han Gui to his team.

Han Gui then looked at the two researchers who looked like they could obviously escape by themselves. They needed protection? But Han Gui didn’t think Infinite Game would give away 500 points for free.

Since the plot required it, he thought it would be fun to watch how it would all play out.

“Let’s go. It’s most likely time to attack the villa now.”

The special task force captain told Han Gui in a low voice before commanding the rest of his team to charge forward.

Han Gui and the other two followed behind them, not bothering about the other players. When they arrived at the villa’s basement door, they realized that the game had begun!

The special task force team led the way while the players followed closely behind.

After putting some distance between them and the other player teams, Han Gui turned to Aria and Xinyue and said, “I’ve studied the Resident Evil series before. If this place was really based on one of them, then there used to be about 500 underground researchers and some technicians, which means that we will have to face a siege of at least 500 zombies.

“However, there are still two uncertainties. One is the zombie dogs and the other is the Lickers. I don’t know how many Lickers there will be but it is the biggest threat. Remember to be careful around them.”

Xinyue nodded cautiously and said, “Xinyue understands.”

“Master, Aria understands as well.”

As the slave with the lowest status, Aria naturally didn’t dare to make Han Gui unhappy, so she hurriedly responded.

During these few days, she had witnessed Han Gui’s strength, especially his use of the Dark Demon Ball. Its destructive power was simply terrifying, which hammered down her stubbornness and ego, making her more obedient.

Assassins may be deadly, but they still fear the strong.

Once he saw that they had understood, Han Gui said, “There’s still the most important thing to pay attention to. Be careful of the artificial intelligence, the Red Queen.”

“The Red Queen? She’s artificial intelligence?”

Xinyue was puzzled as she tried to imagine the Red Queen.

Her expression turned solemn. She hadn’t felt fearful of the character when she watched the movies before, but she knew that she needed to be seriously careful in her current situation.

“Don’t ask so many questions. In short, don’t treat this world as a movie. The plot might be useful, but if we follow it entirely, we will most definitely die. Just follow me closely, especially you, Aria.

“Don’t let my cultivation and points go to waste.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Aria nodded.

Aria was not stupid. After spending the past few days together, she had not only witnessed Han Gui’s strength but also somewhat understood Han Gui’s character.

It was not because she was obsessed with him. Although he was with Xinyue every night, her conscience remained calm and clear. She would not be tempted. After all, if it were not for the slave contract, she would have been killed a few days ago.

Although she was usually allowed to hunt freely, her sharp assassin instincts told her that she was constantly being watched, as if to determine whether she had been a worthy investment.

No one wanted to be a slave. Aria also had ambitions of her own. But she could tell that Han Gui was an extraordinary person and Xinyue was an exceptionally lucky woman.

Han Gui had been pulling off some incredible feats lately and she didn’t know what else he had up his sleeve.

“Let’s go. Follow him..”