No strange things are allowed to evolve!

Meanwhile, the professional soldiers who received the news but were unable to retreat and were abandoned along the way were originally filled with despair, thinking that they would perish here today. However, this time Jiang Shu was prepared and showed not force, but benevolence.

Under the corrupting influence of Jiang Shu's colorless and odorless charm, the professional soldiers felt deeply grateful for the Emperor's grace. They immediately left the laboratory and transformed into the first volunteer army to awaken, vowing to live and die with Jiang Shu and change this ditch world together.

"Before we met you, we were practically serving in the military in a chaotic way!"

The squad leader said this after being recruited by Jiang Shu.

Moreover, Jiang Shu truly mobilized all available resources. In addition to researchers and professional soldiers abandoned by the laboratory, there was another force that Jiang Shu did not forget.

After eating in the cafeteria—or rather, after having a meal—Jiang Shu personally met with the representatives of this force.

Looking at these pitiful test subjects retracing their steps, Jiang Shu couldn't help but cry out, "Brothers, you've suffered so much..."

Chapter 265 The Northern Expedition

The experimental subjects weren't particularly interested in Jiang Shu's concern and care.

Because the test subjects were convinced that the laboratory had come up with some new way to torture them.

This kind of thing has happened before.

For example, they could deliberately create a loophole to make them think they have a chance to escape, and then, when they have gone through countless hardships and are just one step away from success, they could ruthlessly crush their hopes.

So even though an entire area of ​​test subjects was released and everyone was gathered together like never before, they remained vigilant and coldly regarded these white-coated demons who had once tortured them but were now acting all attentive.

If you really want to release us, why do you still restrain us and not remove the devices that restrict our special abilities?

That's what they were thinking.

Of course, they had no idea that this was Jiang Shu's little scheme.

Giving them freedom was something Jiang Shu had reserved for himself from the very beginning.

He was simply too lazy to go to each observation room and laboratory, and too lazy to explain again and again, so he simply waited until everyone was brought here before giving a unified explanation.

Moreover, Jiang Shu knew that if he wasn't present, his men would immediately attack them after removing the restraints from their bodies.

So when they were brought here, they were all weak, ordinary people who had no ability to resist.

Seeing that they remained unmoved by his concern, Jiang Shu calmly said:

"Oh dear, how could you do this? Everyone is so weak, and you still won't remove the restraints. You made everyone walk such a long and difficult journey. It's just outrageous."

As he spoke, he was about to personally remove the restraints from the necks of these dozen or so test subjects.

Saeko quickly reached out to stop her: "Teacher, they are all in danger. Before we confirm that they are friends and not enemies, let's not remove the limiters."

"What kind of talk is this?" Jiang Shu feigned anger: "Not long ago, I was in the same situation as them. They are undoubtedly my compatriots, my brothers and sisters. Do you expect me to be on guard against my own brothers and sisters?"

“That’s not what I meant,” Saeko explained anxiously. “What I meant was that they have all awakened special abilities to varying degrees, and they are all very dangerous. You can’t be too careless.”

Jiang Shu shook his head and said righteously, "No matter how dangerous it is, can it be more dangerous than me?"

After saying that, he looked at the wary test subjects, his face kind and smiling, and said, "Don't be afraid. You were trapped before, so you probably don't know what's going on outside. Actually, I am one of you. I was also a test subject captured by the laboratory. My number is 369."

"369?" The test subjects seemed to have heard of Jiang Shu and asked in shock, "You weren't caught?"

"Oh?" Jiang Shu asked with interest, "You know me?"

"Didn't we hear on the radio before that 369 had escaped? We thought you would be caught quickly, because this kind of thing has happened before, but they were all caught quickly. No one has ever successfully escaped their clutches. We thought this time would be no exception."

"So that's how it is."

Jiang Shu smiled and nodded:

"You guys heard the broadcast too?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing that the person in front of them was actually number 369, who had been announced on the broadcast earlier, everyone visibly relaxed their guard.

However, they still couldn't understand why the escaped No. 369 was now mixed up with researchers and soldiers.

After scanning the group of enemies resting in the cafeteria, the experimental subjects asked Jiang Shu:

"But what happened after that, we don't know, so what's the situation now...?"

It's perfectly normal that they didn't know what would happen next.

Because the broadcast line had already been cut off by Jiang Shu's people.

Helpless, Jiang Shu originally wanted to crawl to the next level as a maggot, but since Saeko had put a yellow robe on him, he had no choice but to transform into a dragon.

So when he realized that his previous plan was not going to work, he made a decisive move: first, he cut off all communication between the entire area and the outside world, including broadcasts; then he began to incorporate the available forces within the area.

So strictly speaking, the soldiers under Jiang Shu's command haven't been abandoned by the laboratory; it's just that people outside can't contact them anymore.

Of course, they themselves are certainly unaware of this.

“Now…” Jiang Shu explained with a smile, “You might not believe it, but it’s true that these villains in your eyes have now realized their mistakes and repented. They are no longer the henchmen of this evil laboratory, but our companions.”

Upon hearing this, the test subjects looked at each other, half believing and half doubting.

They simply couldn't imagine what could have happened to make these deeply poisoned lackeys turn against them.

Rather than this, they preferred to believe that Jiang Shu had betrayed them and was now cooperating with the lab to devise new ways to torture them.

Seeing that the test subjects didn't believe her, Jiang Shu wasn't annoyed and continued to smile:

“I know you may find it hard to accept and believe at first, that’s okay, I understand you, after all you’ve been deceived too many times before.”

As he spoke, he snapped his fingers.

The fully armed, newly reorganized squad leader immediately put down the sushi in his hand and stepped forward.

The test subjects instinctively backed away: "What are you doing?"

Jiang Shu didn't explain anything, but simply said to the squad leader, "Prove it to them."

"Hi!"

The squad leader stood at attention, head held high, chest out, speaking clearly and with a strong voice:

"The Emperor is a piece of shit!"

"Oh my!" the test subjects exclaimed in surprise.

Play so big?

Such words should not come from the mouth of someone loyal to the empire.

The Emperor has become an almost inviolable religious symbol in Yamato. Even if it were to gain the trust of the enemy, he would not say such a thing.

Whatever the reason, it will definitely be investigated and dealt with afterwards.

The only possibility is that this is a genuine betrayal.

"How...how did they do that?" the test subjects exclaimed in disbelief.

"It can't be explained in just a few words, but I can tell you with certainty that we are not just any random group, not a group that waves the banner of freedom and peace but secretly turns out to be a bunch of scoundrels. We are genuinely idealistic and ambitious."

As for what these ideals and aspirations are, I'll arrange for someone to give you a lesson in ideology in a little while, and you'll understand.

Jiang Shu stepped forward and personally removed the restraints from each of the test subjects, gently patting them on the shoulder:

"Before that, you might as well take a good rest and eat something good. You must not have eaten proper food for a long time, and you must be starving. Then take a walk around and see the spirit of our team."

If you agree with my suggestions after reading this, and want to stay and join this team, you are welcome to join.

Even if you don't approve of me, and are still wary of me, if you want to leave, I absolutely won't stop you, okay?

The test subjects were deeply moved by Jiang Shu's generosity.

However, there is a problem.

"Uh...we're all trapped underground now. Even if we wanted to leave, where could we go?"

Jiang Shu smiled slightly.

"I gave you freedom, so the world is so big, what place can't you go?"

Having said that, he turned and left.

Saying this is essentially saying nothing at all.

However, Jiang Shu really didn't know how to answer.

He'd never led an army before, so he could only use formulas, and that's what his scripts were like. But how should people modify their scripts when they have nowhere else to go? Even the founding fathers didn't teach that.

If you don't come with me, you'll go back to jail?

That's outrageous.

Therefore, Jiang Shu could only go down the path of romanticism.

However, to Jiang Shu's surprise, this statement, which shifted from concrete to abstract, combined with his charm, produced a wonderful chemical reaction and had an outstanding effect.

As the saying goes: With boundless ambition, who can rival me?

For a moment, not only the test subjects, but also the researchers and professional soldiers nearby were impressed by the heroic spirit hidden deep in Jiang Shu's heart, and couldn't help but ponder it.

The world is so big, what place can't we go?

Freedom...

People... always have to live life to the fullest, to fight for something...

Soon after undergoing advanced ideological education and understanding why Jiang Shu was fighting and why the researchers and professional soldiers followed him, the experimental subjects finally became completely devoted to the cause and announced their participation.

This gave Jiang Shu's team a significant boost.

This also made the veterans who had followed Jiang Shu from the beginning, led by Saeko, admire Jiang Shu even more.

If you had entered the next level immediately after overcoming the obstruction of the professional soldiers, you would probably have been suppressed right away, right?

But things are different now.

Not only has the team grown stronger, but they also have the help of these superpowered individuals who have awakened their special abilities but haven't had time to be brainwashed by the lab. Even if there are superpowered individuals among the enemies on the next level, the disadvantage won't be too great, and they will still have a fighting chance.

maybe...

Saeko stared blankly at Jiang Shu's retreating figure.

At that time, it won't just be that you can leave and preserve the flame, but that we can directly destroy one of the most important lifelines of that evil empire right here!

Just as she was thinking this, Jiang Shu finally waved his hand away.

"Begin the Northern Expedition!"

......

"Hahaha, this is truly a stroke of luck!"

After overcoming numerous difficulties, melatonin finally found the central elevator leading to the next floor.

His body was as black as charcoal, and he walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, like a demon. Even his eyes had turned blood red, whether from the blood of his enemies or his own, it was hard to tell.

At that moment, he burst into laughter.

His laughter was unrestrained and arrogant, a release of his pent-up emotions.

Not only because he had successfully defeated all the enemies in the area, posing no further threat, but also because he was now the only living person left who could still stand and breathe.

Moreover, just moments before, the instant he touched the elevator, his consciousness was once again pulled into the nightmare space.

As before, he did not see any materialized dream illusions; all he saw was the key floating in the center of the space.

With a gentle squeeze, new abilities are instantly activated.

In the blink of an eye, his injuries, the agonizing pain, and the heaviness of his dying body vanished.

He has achieved ultimate resilience!

As long as his head isn't severed, no injury can kill him.

Even if hands and feet are cut off, they can grow back after a period of time to heal.

Looking down at his hands, which were almost carbonized by the explosion and chemicals, he saw them regenerating at a visible speed.

The black, dead skin was stretched open and cracked, and brand-new, smooth skin emerged from it.

Perception returned to consciousness, muscles became firmer, and the whole body was filled with power again.

The euphoria made melatonin forget the grievances it had previously felt.

With extraordinary strength as a prerequisite, he can gain many abilities from it.

The speed is unparalleled, the muscles expand to further enhance strength, and there is even the mysterious Qigong.