Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

“No, they’ve already been scattered, so the herd has a more important use: have your men hold off their main force.” Mephistopheles stared at the screen for a moment, his gaze landing on the hooded figure, before a cold smile appeared on his face.

He had observed carefully that as long as that arrogant and annoying guy was present, these people would follow his orders, especially the little rabbit beside him, who would basically only focus his energy on fighting.

But at this moment, it was the green-haired demon woman and the little rabbit who were jointly commanding the battle, while the hood was just standing there as a decoration.

Ha, trying to steal a chicken?

Last time, it was because he was playing with the prey and using the herd to gamble with that damned doctor that he was able to hold out until reinforcements arrived and he had a chance to escape. But this time, Mephisto has no intention of giving him any chance.

As soon as Qin Duanyu appeared near Chen, the herds would immediately surround him and launch a fierce attack without regard for casualties, ready to overwhelm the master with a flurry of punches.

Stop here? Like rat tail juice?

does not exist at all!

Whether you defend or not, we'll beat you to a pulp.

What's wrong with him not having martial ethics as a young man?

Has anyone written a novel based on this picture? I'd love to read it!

Chapter 41, Section 324: I'm in a hurry to save people, what are you in such a hurry for?

In a dilapidated street in the ruins of Chernobog, a Reunion squad was searching for something, following the black figure into an alley.

"There's only one entrance here, and that woman must be hiding nearby. Keep your eyes peeled. If we let her escape, Lord Mephistopheles will definitely..." The leading light armor captain was giving orders when the target descended from the sky and landed in the center of the group.

A crimson blade flashed past, and without even calling out to the team members in front of him, he quickly raised his shield to block.

The armory captured from Chernobog was so powerful that even the shields that could withstand Lateran firearms were easily pierced like paper toys. The light armor captain himself, along with several Reunion members behind him, were cut in two.

The group of more than ten people was reduced by more than half in an instant, including their leader who died on the spot. The remaining rabble dared not continue to fight. While shouting for reinforcements, they scrambled out of the alley.

“*Longmen curses*, they actually failed to *shovel the family shovels*…” Following these surviving dead out of the alley, Chen wiped the sweat from his brow. Instead of giving chase, he continued along the main road until they disappeared from sight, then sprinted into another alley.

Based on previous encounters, even if we eliminate this entire squad, the anomaly will soon be noticed, followed by a massive influx of Reunion troops. It would be better to leave a few survivors to mislead the enemy commanders.

Moreover, continuously using the Crimson Sky Blade is by no means an easy task; one must conserve sufficient stamina to deal with any unexpected situations. Chen tried hard to recall the map he had seen before the battle, attempting to ascertain his location.

At this moment, she was located on a former commercial street in the northwest of the ruins. She had already passed through the Originium contamination zone caused by the natural disaster and was quite far away from the main force. To make matters worse, communication was blocked, making it impossible to contact Hoshiguma and Amiya. In addition, the Reunion Movement was like a leech, relentlessly pestering her, making it extremely difficult to reunite.

Chen even had some doubts about whether she could hold on until that moment.

No, I have to pull myself together. Everyone must be desperately looking for me right now. I absolutely can't give up. She forced herself to stay strong. She had to persevere so she could see Hoshiguma, see her subordinates in the inspection team, see... him.

"Who goes there?!"

The unusual movement ahead immediately alerted Chen. She rushed forward, drew her black Denglong Sword, and slashed down.

clang!

A chainsaw blocked her way.

"Chen Sir, calm down, they're on our side!" Huang gestured for her to relax, then ordered the agents to spread out and maintain vigilance.

"It's you guys..." Upon seeing that the other party was an elite operator from Rhodes Island, Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but then his mood turned heavy again when he saw Qin Duanyu being protected in the middle. "I'm telling you, how could you venture into such a dangerous place? Have a little bit of a commander's awareness."

"How dare you criticize me? You didn't even investigate properly, you just rushed out after seeing an illusion. If you had been more rational, I wouldn't have ended up like this!" Qin Duanyu said irritably, then put her hands on her shoulders to check her over. "Are you injured anywhere? I'll get a medical operator to help you right away..."

"I'm sorry, I acted impulsively. It was just a 3D projector and an Originium phonograph from Letalia..." Faced with Qin Duanyu's concern, Chen swallowed his words of rebuttal and lowered his head to hide his slightly flushed cheeks.

"It's alright. Anyway, our plan is to wipe out the integration movement. It's normal to send some elite squads to disrupt the enemy's plans. It hasn't deviated too much from the original plan." After confirming several times that Chen didn't even have any oily skin, Qin Duanyu handed him a bottle of energy drink.

"Thank you... Aren't you curious why I suddenly..." After tilting her head back and finishing the entire bottle of beverage, Chen finally felt a little better, and asked with slight hesitation.

"I am indeed a little curious, but you will definitely tell me when the time is right." Qin Duanyu, who already knew the general situation, shrugged as if she didn't care. "Well, we are all adults. Who doesn't have a few secrets? Being too inquisitive will only cause trouble."

For example, if Chen found out that I was dating a bunch of girls at the same time...

"You...you really are an idiot..." Chen was clearly moved. If it weren't for the other operators watching over him, and if they were in a dangerous area surrounded by enemies, he would definitely have taken the initiative to hug and kiss her.

"Sorry to disturb your sweet nothings, but the battlefield really isn't a place for romance." A scream shattered the cozy atmosphere between them as Huang kicked aside a bloody, pixelated mess. "Doctor, what should we do next?"

"Retreat. Amiya and the others should have advanced to a point not far away. Once we regroup, we'll be safe." Qin Duanyu used his God's-eye view to observe for a moment and quickly found the shortest route.

But they had only taken a few steps when they were blocked by a group of monsters covered in Originium crystals, and the path they had come from was also blocked by several Reunion groups.

"Got you!" Mephistopheles stood at the front, a bright smile on his face, like a fisherman who had caught a big fish.

Originally, these arrangements were just methods Talulah instructed specifically to target Chen. The original intention was simply to divert the highest commander of the Royal Guard Bureau here, delay the Royal Guard Bureau as much as possible and cause casualties. If they could capture the enemy, it would be considered to have exceeded the mission objective.

Unexpectedly, the Rhodes Island doctor delivered himself to their doorstep in order to save them.

This time, there won't be that shiny Kuranta tin can bringing people to rescue you, and I won't give you any chance to escape! To avoid any complications, Mephisto didn't waste any more words like he did in Chernobog Park and directly ordered the entire herd to advance.

What's the most satisfying way for a paying player to crush a pro player? Of course, it's by overwhelming them with their expensive gear, leaving no room for any skillful maneuvering!

"Huang!" Qin Duanyu didn't even have the operators form a defensive formation, but instead shouted at the big cat next to him.

Cover your ears!

With a low shout, Big Cat unleashed a series of explosions, unleashing a powerful and violent gust of air that instantly knocked over most of the lightly armored infantrymen at the forefront. Those who managed to stand were also easily knocked to the ground.

not good!

Mephisto's eyes widened. This seemingly tight encirclement actually had huge loopholes. On the side of the regular Reunion Movement, because his attack orders were seriously out of order, all those in front were ordinary soldiers who could not hinder the operation at all.

In just a few breaths, Rhodes Island successfully reached the entrance of an alley. The narrow passage minimized their numerical advantage and signaled the failure of their encirclement.

"So, I'm in a hurry to save people, what are you in such a hurry for? What did I teach you last time? Didn't you know to wait a little longer and let the heavy infantry take their positions and block all the escape routes? You little brat!" Just like the battle in Chernobog Park, Qin Duanyu taunted.

Although it was a humiliating escape, with Huang carrying him under his arm, Mephisto gritted his teeth and could even taste a hint of blood. He sternly ordered the infected warlock beside him.

"Chase him! Attack! Bring all the nearby troops over! I want him dead!"

Chapter 42, Section 325: Won the Big Prize

If it were a simple siege of an ordinary squad, Mephisto's abilities would be more than enough. But now he was facing Qin Duanyu, a scoundrel who was good at disrupting his opponent's mentality and had a cheat code for seeing through things. No matter how he mobilized his troops, it was destined to be in vain.

Even thanks to Mephisto's unwise move, the pressure they faced head-on was suddenly reduced. By the time Qin Duanyu and Chen rejoined the main force, Amiya and the others had already cleared a large safe area.

Even so, Amiya felt she couldn't let this arrogance get the better of her. She tried to put on a stern face, preparing to imitate Kal'tsit and reprimand Qin Duanyu: "Doctor, you should try to do less of these dangerous things in the future. They're just too dangerous!"

She never expected to run into enemy officers stationed there. This time, Qin Duanyu took advantage of Mephisto's carelessness to escape unscathed. Who knows what kind of enemy she will face next?

Unfortunately, even Kal'tsit can be easily dealt with by Qin Duanyu, let alone a little rabbit like her. Perhaps he is occasionally exploited as a tool at work, but he has never failed when it comes to coaxing girls.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong." Qin Duanyu apologized sincerely, then gently stroked Amiya's head. "I see your ears are drooping, are you a little cold? Here, have some milk candy to warm up."

"Hmm... could you press a little harder on the back of my ear? Wait, Doctor, don't change the subject, I'm serious... It's so sweet, give me another candy!" Amiya obviously didn't know that the subtext of "I'm sorry" was that she would do it again next time, and her mind was quickly drawn to the candy.

On the other hand, the atmosphere at the Royal Guard Bureau was much more awkward.

"Old Chen, do you know how worried I was about you? Thank goodness the doctor and his team found you in time. Don't be so impulsive next time!"

"Alright, alright, it was indeed my oversight. How could the enemy leader possibly be in a place like this? Luckily, no serious consequences have occurred... Let go of me, I can't breathe!"

Chen tried to break free from his friend's bear hug while glaring fiercely at his subordinates. Ferdinand and the others immediately looked up at the starry sky and whistled, pretending they hadn't seen anything.

A moment later, the group gathered at a captured stronghold and began discussing their next move while looking at a map.

"Currently, about three blocks are under control. Although there is still resistance from the Reunion Movement, the progress is steady." Hoshiguma briefly introduced the situation after Qin Duanyu left, her tone very relaxed.

The Reunification Movement forces stationed in the city are stronger than the ragtag group led by Broken Bones, but only by a very limited margin. Apart from a few herds mixed in and causing some minor trouble, they are not a concern at all.

It seems that the real elite troops are still in Chernobog, and this place is just an outpost.

“Something’s strange. Mephistopheles should have been pretty much driven mad, but the front lines aren’t under much offensive pressure, which is completely out of character for him.” Qin Duanyu frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

Based on previous encounters, he knew that the little pervert had a strong desire for revenge and would definitely try to get back at anyone who had been wronged. He was even mentally prepared to face the swarm of sheep, but to his surprise, the other side was surprisingly calm.

He didn't think Mephisto would suddenly calm down in a short time. Perhaps there were other cadres inside the ruins, but the crossbowman who looked like he had a homoerotic relationship with Mephisto was obviously not in the city. Otherwise, they would have been hit by crossbow bolts when they tried to escape. And the Kingkiller didn't seem like he could persuade this guy.

Just then, Amiya's communicator rang.

"Doctor, we might... have won the lottery!" Jessica's voice came from the other end of the communicator. Judging from her trembling tone, you could already picture her with a tearful cat face.

"Jessica, what exactly happened?" Amiya asked anxiously.

Having trained at Rhodes Island for a long time, Jessica has become much more composed. Especially after leading the reserve squad on several missions, she rarely shows any signs of panic anymore. Not to mention that she is accompanied by two senior Blacksteel International operators, Liskarm and Franka, as well as two experienced operators, Meteorite and Frostleaf.

"Yeti! They're right there—please don't—"

……

Let's rewind to the point when Qin Duanyu was still on the run.

"Mel, where is the wreckage of the weather ball? Although there are fewer enemies nearby, we are getting further and further away from the Doctor and the others!" Franka shivered as she plunged her thermite sword into an enemy's throat. "It's so cold. I want to go over there and put on some more clothes as soon as possible."

"Almost there, just a few dozen meters ahead, and the weather balloon will crash there." Melha exhaled a puff of white breath, stretched his body which was somewhat numb from the cold, and said, "The climate here is really strange; it's necessary to retrieve the data and find out the cause."

Such low temperatures would be acceptable in the northern part of Ursus, but they are quite unusual for the Lungmen region where they are located.

"The wall is absorbing heat!" Frostleaf, who was proficient in ice-type Originium Arts, quickly noticed the anomaly. She took off her gloves and touched the wall, revealing an understanding look. "Sure enough, the anomaly is due to Originium Arts."

“If the Reunion Movement had fought with the guardians here before, the cooling effect wouldn’t have persisted until now…” Meteorite frowned. When Frostleaf used Originium Arts in battle, it would also cause the surrounding area to freeze and the temperature to drop, but it would recover after an hour or two.

Judging from the remaining traces in the ruins, the battle ended at least two months ago. How powerful must the caster have been to allow Originium Arts to remain for so long? The number of Reunion members in this area has decreased; I wonder if this is related.

"Found it, the weather globe is over there!" Razer pointed to the distance, referring to the sensor in his hand.

"Yo-ho, great! I'm going to put on my thermal underwear and then put on some fleece stockings!" Franka cheered, and under Razer's guidance, she threw aside the bricks and dirt and dug out a pile of mechanical wreckage that was barely still intact.

"Ah, the sensors and imaging equipment are all frozen solid, there's absolutely no value in recovering them." Mel finished his inspection skillfully, pulled a black box from the wreckage, imported the data into his computer, and examined it for a moment before his expression turned serious. "Look at this, the weather balloon captured the temperature of this area of ​​rubble just before it crashed!"

"This... covers two whole city blocks? Could it be an instrument malfunction?" Meteor was incredulous. That large expanse of deep blue, symbolizing low temperatures, almost covered the very center of the entire ruins.

The temperature was minus thirty degrees Celsius, and that's only because the instrument's measurement accuracy is limited. Given that several people were almost frozen numb, the temperature would likely be even lower.

"The problem lies here, look!" Frostleaf searched around and quickly found a black Originium buried in the corner of the wall. "You can see distinct patterns on the wall. This Originium is the center of the area's cooling... I feel like I've heard of this technique somewhere before."

"...The Yeti Squad!?" Meteor hesitated for a moment, guessing what Frostleaf was thinking.

The temperature seems to have dropped a bit more.

The White Rabbit is coming soon! Summon your wife Frostnova with a Meteorite and a Frostleaf!