Doomsday police, please show your god/demon ID card.

Almost simultaneously.

A series of doors opening and footsteps echoed in the hallway.

"What happened?"

"Has something happened again?"

"Let's go take a look!"

"Where's Captain Tang? Why hasn't he come out yet?"

Tang Long swallowed hard, stood up from the ground, and opened the door.

"They're here."

Su Yan happened to open the door and came out at the same time. She saw him immediately, and her expression changed slightly: "Are you alright? Why is your face so pale?"

Tang Long shook his head: "It's nothing."

Without saying much, he followed the others towards the direction from which the screams came.

......

ten minutes.

Building 7, Room 701.

Tang Long strode across the cordon. Inside the dimly lit room, Zhao Fan was squatting on the ground, examining the bloodstains.

"How is the situation?" Tang Long's voice was cold and hard, devoid of emotion.

Zhao Fan stood up, still clutching an evidence bag in his hand, which contained half a cut-off cigarette butt.

He shook his head, pointing towards the bedroom: "Same as before."

"There were no signs of forced entry. The doors and windows were intact. The deceased was smoking facing out the window when his head was gone."

Tang Long glanced in the direction the other person was pointing.

A headless male corpse leaned against the windowsill, the severed neck as smooth as a mirror. Blood stained the windowsill and floor, and was still slowly seeping down the cracks in the wall.

His wife huddled in the corner, trembling and clutching her head; she was clearly terrified.

Tang Long stepped forward, walked around the corpse, and came to the windowsill.

Outside the window was an impenetrable darkness, so dark that nothing could be seen, as if it had swallowed up all light and sight.

But Tang Long would not forget that just a few minutes ago.

That darkness revealed a side of him that he had never seen before.

A gentle call, the smiling faces of parents, and that strange urge to stick my head out and try to see more clearly.

"If it weren't for that scream just now." He gripped the window frame tightly, his knuckles turning white, a lingering fear creeping into his heart.

Now, he is probably a headless corpse.

At this time.

A voice came from outside the door.

"Captain Tang! This time it's really serious." Liu Qiang walked in, his face grave.

"What's wrong?" Tang Long turned his head, his eyes calm.

Liu Qiang took a deep breath and spoke.

"Not just here. We just received four more calls about Building 2, Building 6...."

Liu Qiang paused, his tone becoming somewhat serious.

"Moreover, they were all headless corpses, and they all faced the city center before they died. I just went to check, and the cuts were exactly the same."

"What! People have died in other buildings too!" Wang Hu gasped.

Tang Long's expression also changed slightly.

This can only mean one thing: the Queen is increasing the pace of the hunt.

There was only one case yesterday, but there are five cases today.

If this rate of increase continues, how many people in the base will be able to see the sun tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and so on?

"I have a general idea of ​​its attack methods."

Tang Long took a deep breath and explained, "I actually felt its attack just now! I was just lucky I didn't die!"

"What?" Su Yan's eyes widened. "No wonder your face was so pale just now!"

"Hmm!" Tang Long nodded, then hesitated for a moment: "Its attack method is very strange, like it's releasing a special kind of mental fluctuation, or perhaps an illusion? In any case, it evokes the deepest, most desired, and most regretful memories in a person's heart."

"Once you immerse yourself in it, your mental defenses will weaken, and your body will involuntarily obey its commands."

He glanced at the headless corpse on the ground, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes, but more so a solemn expression.

"These people were having beautiful dreams before they died."

"Hiss~" Wang Hu gasped, "How can we defend against this? Who doesn't have their own thoughts?"

Everyone has unforgettable experiences. You might think you're reminiscing about the past, but you may actually be experiencing something new.

Tang Long pursed his lips and looked at Zhao Fan.

"Pass down the order: board up all windows facing the city center! Immediately! Right now!"

"Tell all residents that no matter what sounds they hear or what they see, they are absolutely forbidden from looking towards the city center. Anyone who disobeys this order will be prosecuted for endangering public order!"

"Yes!" Zhao Fan saluted, turned and rushed into the night.

"Liu Qiang, increase the patrol density and turn on all the searchlights. I want the entire base to be completely free of shadows."

"clear!"

After arranging everything, Tang Long glanced at his watch.

4:40 a.m.

There were less than two hours until dawn.

"at last..."

"Notify all members of the advance team to assemble at the armory at 5:00 PM sharp."

.......

Five o'clock sharp, armory.

Ten figures lined up under the dim light.

Chen Ming, sporting two huge dark circles under his eyes, was distributing equipment to the crowd.

"This is my improved individual communicator, with a signal amplification module added. I hope it will come in handy in that godforsaken place." Chen Ming shoved a black headset into Wang Hu's hand and handed him a heavy metal box.

"And this, a portable acoustic jammer."

"If you feel something is wrong, or if you hear any strange noises, turn this thing on. It emits high-frequency noise, just like it did with the fleshy callus!"

"It's a bit noisy, but it should be effective."

By the end, even his own voice sounded somewhat uncertain.

Wang Hu took the box, weighed it in his hand, and grinned, "Thanks, great inventor! If this thing works, I'll treat you to drinks when we get back."

Chen Ming rolled his eyes: "Don't give me that. Coming back alive is the most important thing."

"Also, this is a Type I potential-enhancing drug, only one dose per person! You all know its effects, so it's best not to use it unless you're desperate."

Chen Ming walked up to Tang Long and handed him the medicine.

"Captain Tang! To be honest, I really don't think you need to go."

"If anything happens to you, our base will be finished."

Tang Long didn't say anything, but pulled the bolt and then hung the Type 95 rifle on his chest.

"There are some things I just have to do!"

In the base, besides Su Yan, he was the only other person left with truly high-end combat power.

If he doesn't go, that would be truly dangerous.

Tang Long turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone like a sharp blade.

"This mission isn't about risking your life; it's about reconnaissance."

"Our primary task is to determine the Queen's location, form, and attack methods. If we encounter enemies, we should avoid them if possible; if avoidance is not possible, we should end the battle as quickly as possible."

"I don't want to come back missing anyone."

He paused, his gaze falling on Su Yan.

"You are our radar; safety is our top priority."

"Wang Hu, take two men to protect her closely."

"Don't worry, Captain Tang, unless I die, nothing can touch a hair on Dr. Su's head," Wang Hu assured him, patting his chest.

"Wu Zheng, you're in charge of leading the way. You know the city center best, so avoid places where you're likely to be ambushed."

Wu Zheng nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Captain Tang, I know a few side streets that go through the commercial area. There are usually few cars there, so there shouldn't be many zombies."

"Luo Yongchao, you are our eyes. Keep your distance and provide fire support at any time."

"yes!"

Tang Long took a deep breath and glanced at the dim yellow light above his head.

"Set off."

With a command given, the base gates slowly opened.

Two modified armored transport vehicles rolled through the morning mist and drove into the ruins.

On the wall, Liu Qiang and Zhao Fan, along with the remaining police officers, stood ramrod straight, silently watching the convoy drive away.

It's unclear who raised their hand first.

The next moment, everyone raised their right hands in unison and saluted.

Silent, yet as heavy as a thousand pounds.