Chapter 260: The Reason Why You Must Stay

Chapter 260: The Reason Why You Must Stay

A red haze developed after Saarn came close to Arcadia. A 10-mile radius around the city, both inside and outside, with visibility of less than 100 meters. The distance that could be perceived with the unaided eye would have been significantly shorter given the time of day.

Arcadia is completely engulfed in this red haze when viewed from above, and nobody is aware of the true state of affairs inside. Everyone who was paying attention to this topic, however, also realized that Yarn's rite of ascending to the gods had already started when this peculiar celestial phenomena appeared.

It was 11:30 in the evening. Area-114 was illuminated. The workers and patients at the site were packing their bags. The other facilities on the property were unimportant at this point, therefore all three MTF teams were contracted to stand watch in close proximity to the main facility.

The three captains were receiving the final details from Zhang Jue. "Smith, your squad will leave ten minutes later and be responsible for breaking up the rear, and when twelve o'clock has gone, Kenneth and Strang, your two squads are responsible for escorting those civilians and patients all the way south and out of this hellhole."

With his hands on the table and a solemn expression, Zhang Jue explained that he ordered the two squads leave in different directions out of concern that they would get trapped in a net. Even though he had lived two lives, Zhang Jue had never experienced something like ascend to God before. This arrangement allowed for the maximum amount of accident prevention.

There may be a buffer period when supporting one another, regardless of which end something occurred, so that they wouldn't all be swept away at once. After accepting their orders and nodding in agreement, the two Smiths turned to face Zhang Jue.

"What is the issue? What are you looking at me for, do I have rice on my face?" Zhang Jue asked in an odd manner. Follow current novels at novelhall.comith, who was closest to him, expressed concern and asked, "What about you, Advisor Zhang, aren't you retreating with us?"

Zhang Jue gave a good nod and said, "Of course, I'll retreat; I haven't been around that long." However, he added, "I'll be a little later; I'll go when I've made sure you've reached a safe place."

Three MTF squads were more than enough to handle common foes, but Zhang Jue had to stay behind because of his promise to ensure everyone's safety after Saarn's ascension.

Advisor Zhang was strong, therefore there was no need to be concerned about his security. Smith was certain of it, and the trio took the initiative to lead a last mobilization of their own team members.

Zhang Jue was the only person left in the sizable conference room as they left. He slowly closed his eyes while crossing his arms across his chest. A few minutes later, the door to the conference room opened and the sound of high heels rang out.

Zhang Jue recognized the sound of approaching feet without having to look. Yang Xue approached him and took a seat next to him.

"Dr. Yang, you mentioned that even if Saarn succeeded in attaining godhood, gods and demons are terrified of evil people. What would I, the most evil person in the world, be afraid of him? If I actually lose to him, it only indicates that I'm not evil enough and I need to work harder."

Yang Xue stared at Zhang Jue for a time, frozen, unsure of what to reply because his tone was soft and extremely different from his typical tone.

"Can you... promise me one thing after this, if we return safely?" Zhang Jue asked as she gently stroked her fair and slim fingers.

Yang Xue's heart was in full disarray as she felt Zhang Jue's rough fingers rubbing over her palm.

"What do you want me to promise you?" she asked Zhang Jue as she regarded him with bewildered eyes.

"Promise me."

After gazing into Yang Xue's eyes with what appeared to be a million deep, tender emotions, Zhang Jue uttered the words that Yang Xue would find it difficult to forget for the rest of her life.

"Don't add as much salt the next time you prepare scrambled eggs with tomatoes, please."

After finally turning to face Zhang Jue, Yang Xue placed his hand on the conference room door handle and muttered something. "I'll be here when you get back."

...

Zhang Jue slumped on the conference room table after Yang Xue had departed, mentally preparing himself for what was going to occur. Because he was not a god and could not account for every circumstance, he had to focus on making the plan run as smoothly as possible.

The most significant query was present among these. It was the proper way for him to deal with Saarn, who had already attained God. Yang Xue was right to worry that trying to take on a team of gods head-on with his current strength would be a fool's errand.

However, he was unconcerned about this situation because he had long since left a backup plan. He was required to remain here for a cause that no one could comprehend.

He recognized the fog from his own world when it began to appear in the city right before Saarn's ascension ceremony had started.