I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 229 [Epidemic]

"..."

At home, Lin Xing'an opened his eyes.

Killing June?

He narrowed his eyes slightly and thought silently.

Although Mao didn't say it directly, Lin Xing'an knew what she meant.

The reason why Taoyuan is so valued by the Taogui is that Taoyuan's ability actually threatens the Taogui's survival.

And it has caused a large number of casualties among the gluttons.

And now, the only thing that can achieve a similar effect on the human side is...

It seems like only June.

Her Class B ability [Epidemic] is very special.

Simply put, it is to create an uncontrollable infectious disease.

The medium of infection, the mode of infection, the symptoms, the period of illness, etc., these can all be controlled in June.

The so-called "uncontrollable" means that once this infectious disease is created by June, it will be out of control.

As long as the pre-set transmission method is met, it can be transmitted to anyone.

Humans, gluttons, fools, fools, animals...

Everything in the chicken coop can become diseased.

In June, it is impossible to set the "epidemic" to spread only among gluttons.

And she herself was the "source of infection" and the first person to be infected.

Once an epidemic begins to spread, there are only two ways to end it.

Either create a vaccine or kill June, the "mother".

Therefore, this ability is equivalent to a trump card that will only be used when absolutely necessary.

Thirty years ago, fifteen-year-old Shiliuyue awakened unexpectedly.

Through her ability, she caused her Class C owner to become sick and die.

The entire process, from contracting the disease to death, lasted sixteen months.

In the past sixteen months, the epidemic has spread to the entire North City.

This ultimately resulted in the deaths of nine gluttonous ghosts, one hundred and thirteen confused ghosts, three confused people, and one awakened person.

Including June herself.

Although she was rescued by humans, she also had a close call with death.

Since then, June has not used her abilities again.

Giving myself this name is also a reminder at all times.

But even so, her name has always been in the top three of the Taogui human and animal statistics list.

It can be seen that the gluttonous ghost is afraid of her ability.

"..."

Lin Xing'an looked at the time, sat up from the sofa, and boiled a pot of hot water.

"Xiaoye, do you want to sleep?"

He returned to the bedroom, looked at Xu Ye curled up in the quilt, and pulled the curtains.

"sleep."

Xu Ye nodded obediently and patted the quilt beside him.

"Go to sleep."

Lin Xing'an placed the water on Xu Ye's side, then lowered the heat of the air conditioner by one degree. "If you feel cold, tell me."

After turning off the lights, he lay down next to Xu Ye.

"it is good."

Feeling the temperature of Lin Xing'an's body, Xu Ye's body was obviously a little stiff.

But later I gradually relaxed.

"Good night."

Lin Xing'an said softly.

"Good night."

Xu Ye looked at Lin Xing'an's profile and closed his eyes.

Lin Xing'an reconnected with Yin Hui.

Under the bridge pier, the cat was still gnawing on the can.

"Sixteen is now at Class B strength."

"In theory, she can now create a super virus that can shorten the period from infection to death to less than a month."

"All of us humans can isolate ourselves beforehand to avoid infection as much as possible, allowing the epidemic to spread to the gluttonous ghosts through the confused ghosts."

"Once the infection begins, the gluttonous ghost will have to kill Shiliuyue."

Seeing the gloom rising again, the cat wiped its mouth and said softly.

【let me see】

Lin Xing'an didn't rush to answer.

It is indeed as the cat said. Once the epidemic starts to spread among the Taogui, it will be too late to get the vaccine.

The only way to save him is to kill June.

If he could kill June...

In terms of merit, it is indeed an indisputable great achievement.

But can this great achievement help me win everyone's votes?
This is a question that Lin Xing'an has not yet thought through.

The reason why Killing Taoyuan allowed Zhang Guang to win votes was not because of "Killing Taoyuan" itself.

It was because Zhang Guang divided the credit for killing Taoyuan equally, even to his colleagues in the Coordination Department.

It’s impossible for Lin Xing’an to share the credit for killing Shiliuyue, right?
This kind of thing may win people's hearts the first time, but the second time will be like imitating someone ugly and will backfire.

What's more, Minister Zhang Guang's identity and qualifications are there.

He has no problem sharing the credit.

How could Lin Xing'an, a new employee of the Siege and Killing Division, be qualified to share the credit?
[One month virus cycle is too short]

[It takes at least two months on average from infection to death, so I can better operate it.]

[The best case scenario is that after discovering that Shiliuyue has used her ability, the gluttonous ghost starts looking for Shiliuyue, but cannot find her.]

[Until the first gluttonous ghost begins to die, causing panic among the gluttonous ghosts, turning the internal conflict among the gluttonous ghosts into a conflict between the gluttonous ghosts and humans and animals, then my action will be most effective.]

Lin Xing'an said in a gloomy tone.

[However, don't let Shiliuyue take action unless it's absolutely necessary.]

[Because using Shijiuyue's life in exchange for my becoming a candidate committee member, it seems not worth it at the moment.]

[I'll try other methods first to see if I can get votes]

"What are the other methods?"

The cat sat on the bridge pier like a human, crossed his legs and asked.

I'll try to make those gluttons, blinded by happiness, realize that the inheritance they received was a scam.

Lin Xing'an gently turned over and lay on his side.

When he registers as a candidate for committee member, his views and policies will definitely be the opposite of Zhang Guang's.

It is to reform the committee and oppose the right of inheritance by future generations.

Normally, this view would give Lin Xing'an a base.

This basic base consists of ordinary gluttons who have no right of inheritance.

But now, after killing Taoyuan, all the gluttonous ghosts have this power.

They opposed it when they didn’t have power before, but now that they have it, they will definitely support it.

Lin Xing'an wanted them to vote, but he could only make them realize that this was a scam.

If everyone has the right to inherit, it means that no one has the right to inherit.

but……

It’s very difficult…

No one would admit it.

【Let me try it first】

Even if I fail, even if I don't become a candidate, I am confident that I can get information about the sacrificer from Zhang Guang.

[Sixteenth month is not worth dying for]

Looking at the darkly formed words, the cat felt a little relieved, but at the same time, a little disappointed.

"An An, Sixteen can't hold on any longer."

She said as she tilted her neck back to look at the starry sky above her head.

"Sixteen used her ability for the first time thirty years ago when she was fifteen. The injury was so severe that it greatly shortened her lifespan."

"If she hadn't used her abilities at all over these years, she might have been able to hold on for a long time."

"But over the years, she has actually been using her abilities, which has continuously damaged her foundation and eroded her life."

A look of regret appeared on the cat's face.

Lin Xing'an frowned.

[Have you been using your abilities?]

[But for so many years, there have been no reports of infectious diseases.]

"Because she is using the epidemic to accelerate the improvement of everyone's abilities."

"When a person is near death, their efficiency in absorbing darkness increases dozens of times."

"Sixteen has spent several years researching a virus that causes people to fall into a 'near-death state'."

"This virus, and the vaccine to eliminate it, were successfully developed seven years ago. This is why humanity's strength has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years."

The cat's words made Lin Xing'an silent.

Indeed, gluttons also have similar methods.

For example, Jiang Rong used her ability to put Lin Xing'an into a near-death state, thereby increasing the probability of obtaining abilities through Yinhui.

"In short, Sixteen's physical condition is already very, very dangerous."

"She, I, and Taoyuan have all clearly expressed that they want to release their abilities once before they die."

The moonlight was obscured by clouds, and the cat lay on the bridge pier, looking at the darkness to the side. [We can't let Sixteen die, the purpose is just to help me become a candidate committee member.]

[She is not my tool, she is a person, her life has its own meaning]

During this time, I have tried my best to understand the abilities and weaknesses of some of the committee's senior and important figures.

[Let Sixteen take away as many gluttonous ghosts as possible]

Lin Xing'an said after a long silence.

"This is also what Sixteen meant. Kill as many gluttonous ghosts as possible."

The cat smiled too.

"But you don't have to deliberately collect the Taogui's weaknesses. There's no need for that."

"The physical conditions of B-level, or even C-level, gluttons are inherently resistant to Sixteen's abilities. Even knowing their weaknesses is useless."

"I'll kill any glutton below level C even if I don't know their weaknesses."

"so……"

The cat looked at Lin Xing'an.

"Wait until Sixteen uses her ability, and I'll tell you her location."

"But I won't tell Sixteen about your existence."

"In everyone's eyes, you are a glutton. Everyone will stop you and everyone will protect Sixteen. Do you understand?"

【clear】

Lin Xing'an replied.

Then, silence fell under the bridge pier.

"Tell me the specific information about the human being you mentioned who is about to awaken."

"Tomorrow, you can help and comfort them. You don't have to worry about it afterwards. I will arrange the rescue. You don't need to do anything."

The cat waited until the moonlight shone through the clouds again before speaking.

Lin Xing'an also quietly synchronized the situation within Yu Kexin's family with the cat.

"it is good."

After taking note of the information, the cat nodded.

[Any progress on the matter of the gluttonous ghost giving birth to humans?]

Lin Xing'an asked again with some curiosity.

"The pregnant woman has been targeted."

"I'll contact you if I need your help."

The cat said after a moment of silence.

【Understood】

Lin Xing'an didn't ask any more questions.

After taking another look at Yu Kexin's condition, he cut off contact with Yin Hui.

"..."

Looking at Xu Ye who had fallen asleep beside him, Lin Xing'an gently tucked the corner of the quilt for her.

Then he stopped thinking and fell into a deep sleep.

……

"Very good! Junior, look at the camera!"

"Very handsome! Okay, turn around and take a side view too!"

"Okay, okay! Alright!"

Ke Ke took a look at the photo and gave Lin Xing'an a thumbs up.

"Senior, are the results of the ability test out? Am I okay?"

Lin Xing'an loosened his collar and asked.

Today is his first day officially reporting in the uniform of the Siege and Killing Unit.

Because the [Wave] ability had "mutations" as it upgraded, Lin Xing'an retested it with professional equipment after he arrived.

"The results are out, no problem!"

Ke Ke called up the newly released data, took a look and said.

"Junior, your luck is incredible. Normally, there's little chance of a Class C ability mutating."

"But you'll experience a mutation once you level up a little bit, and the direction of the mutation is to improve your physical functions. The correlation with your abilities is only about 1%."

"The probability is no different from winning the lottery."

"Even if you awaken new abilities later, I won't be surprised at all."

She clapped Lin Xing'an's hand and said with emotion.

Lin Xing'an scratched his head and said, "Maybe it was a life-or-death crisis at the time."

"Life and death crisis..."

Keke's expression dimmed.

After all, if Xu Zhe had been able to go up earlier, there would have been no life-and-death crisis.

"Director Ke, can you take a group photo of our team?"

"It just so happens that it's Lin Xing'an's first day here, and everything is neat and tidy."

There was a knock on the door.

Tang Chen poked his head in and asked.

He doesn't look very old. If he carries a schoolbag, he will be basically no different from a passionate college student.

But in fact, Tang Chen has been working in the siege department for more than ten years.

The third team he led was always among the best in the operations department.

Because one of the team members transferred to the logistics department some time ago, we are short of one person.

Xu Zhe also took Lin Xing'an over.

"Okay, come in."

Koko nodded.

"Xiao Lin, don't be so nervous. This is the second time we've met. Once is strange, twice should be familiar."

Tang Chen naturally hooked his arm around Lin Xing'an's shoulder, patted his chest, and raised his eyebrows at him.

"It's been less than half an hour since we first met..."

"Tsk, just tell me if this is the second time, right?"

Tang Chen adjusted Lin Xing'an's tie again.

Then he looked towards the door.

"No, you two haven't finished fighting yet?"

"Oh, it's almost there! Taoyuan has finally been delivered, and we can play with our phones for a while."

On the bench at the door, Izumi's fingers were almost leaving afterimages on the screen!
"Home! Home!"

"Damn it! Limit! Turn the situation around!"

"Damn it! Kill him!"

"Ahhhh why are there so many!"

"I'm so mad! I'm so mad!"

"One more, one more!"

Izuna rolled up his sleeves, his face flushed!

"What are you waiting for! Take a picture now!"

Tang Chen patted Izuna's head and snatched her phone away.

"Hey, hey, hey! If you don't want to play, then don't play! You hit me so hard, it hurts! Sister Wenzhu! Please take care of him!"

Quannai covered his head and glared at Tang Chen fiercely.

Then his expression instantly turned into one of pitiful and aggrieved, and he looked at the tall woman beside him.

I don’t know if it’s because she’s been friends with uniforms since childhood or if she’s just naturally gifted, but the buttons on Wenzhu’s chest are stretched so wide that they seem like they’re going to pop out in the next second!
"What? Are you going to let Sister Wenzhu suffocate me with her talent?"

"Come on, I accept the punishment. I was wrong."

Tang Chen closed his eyes and opened his arms.

"Damn it! You wish!"

Quannai punched Tang Chen in the abdomen.

"Okay, stop messing around and take a photo."

"This uniform is so tight that I can't breathe."

Wenzhu took a deep breath and walked to Lin Xing'an.

Lin Xing'an subconsciously hid towards the narration.

"Why are you hiding from me? Afraid to look? It's okay, it's okay to touch it."

Wen Zhu directly grabbed Lin Xing'an's hand and placed it on her chest.

"Uh……"

Lin Xing'an gasped and quickly broke free.