Chapter 128: Blood-Link Part 2

SPURT!

"AHHHH!" Another agonized cry echoed through the room as a male officer began vomiting blood.

The situation grew increasingly chaotic. This unfortunate individual clutched his chest, his face contorted in pain as he doubled over, and a gut-wrenching scream escaped his lips.

His body convulsed with each heave, and crimson liquid spurted from his mouth, staining the floor with a gruesome scene that sent shivers down the spines of those who witnessed it. It was a horrifying scene that intensified the sense of panic of everyone.

No one dared to get close to him, as fear gripped the onlookers, and they were afraid of being infected by the same deadly virus.

"Let us out of here! This is an pandemic outbreak!" one of the civilians inside protested, their voice filled with panic and urgency. Their pleas were met with a chorus of agreement from others in the room.

The fear was visible on their faces, and I couldn't blame them for wanting to escape. If I didn't know that this wasn't a pathological virus, I might have been among the first to run for safety as well.

In fact, I'd use my skill even if I was talking to the president if it meant saving my life.

"Let us out !"

"Why are you stopping us from getting out!"

It felt like déjà vu, reminiscent of the events of 2019 when the world was gripped by the biggest virus outbreak of the century. Of course, I didn't experience it firsthand; I watched it on television. However, this situation felt eerily similar.

But now, despite the situation being more dire, I remained calm. I checked my phone, and as expected, there was no connection. These people work fast.

The speed at which they cut off all communication was impressive, and it hinted at a level of preparedness that suggested this might not be their first rodeo with something like this. It was unsettling to consider the possibility that there were forces at play here that were beyond my comprehension.

With so many variables outside my control, I decided to focus on what I could influence. My mind raced as my passive skills began to work their magic while I observed my surroundings.

He too began vomiting blood, his face contorted in agony, and then, like the first one, he succumbed to death.

[Mission Success + 2 Skill points]

"Hey, why are you asking such nonsensical questions?" Kanon finally noticed my behavior and inquired.

But I had already anticipated this reaction. My behavior was odd, and someone as intelligent as her was bound to be suspicious.

[Suggestion : Level 18 —> Level 20 ] [50%]

[Suggestion : Level 20—> Level 22 ] [54%] this-chapter-is-MVLeMpYr

I realized that the increase in suggestion became lesser after it hit level 20, providing only a 2% increase per level. It was certainly bad news for me, but I didn't have time to cry about it.

'When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.'

"I'm just asking them about their conditions. I think it's important that we understand the symptoms," I spouted a bunch of nonsense.

[Suggestion: Success]

She paused and contemplated for a moment.

"You're right, but stop being a nosy-body ; this is a not a joking manner," she replied.

"Alright. By the way, what's your plan here? Don't tell me you just plan to lock us in here? Two people... Three if you include Mr. Ban, have already died.

What is happening? Tell ..." I asked, but before I could finish my sentence, four more people started coughing blood, prompting her to turn away. I had just missed my chance to use suggestion to get more answers from her.

'Damn it, that was a good chance,' I clicked my tongue in annoyance.