No strange things are allowed to evolve!

If the goal is to destroy everything, then even if we escape to the ground now, it won't make a difference, not to mention that the roads are definitely blocked.

They instinctively looked at Jiang Shu.

But Jiang Shu is like a golden statue now. Although he looks dignified, he has no blessings.

Thus, the heavy responsibility fell on Saeko, who had followed Jiang Shu from the very beginning, and on Xiong Tank, the absolute controller of the second floor and now the strongest combatant.

However, both of them were somewhat powerless at this point.

Xiong Tank Bar has never left the underground laboratory. His life, his social life, and his memories are all confined to the third and second underground floors, and only the northern region. He has never set foot in the other three districts, let alone the world outside the laboratory.

He had no idea how to get out.

What about Saeko?

She did come from outside, and she could take a few days off each year to leave, but the problem was that she always had to put a black bag over her head whenever she came in or out.

Not only her, but also others, including professional soldiers, all came from different places, either shell companies or the military.

I was slung over a black bag, and after a bumpy ride, I opened my eyes and was at my job. When I left, I closed my eyes and opened them again, and I was at the nearest station.

No one even knew exactly where the laboratory was located in the Empire.

The only difference between them and the test subjects is that they are paid, they come voluntarily, and they are not subjected to violence.

"You still get paid?" The superpowered individuals cried out that they had been tricked.

Even Xiong Tank had a sullen face: "I've been in charge of security on the second basement level for so long, and no one has ever paid me a salary."

The professional soldiers whistled triumphantly.

Only Saeko said anxiously, "Now is not the time to talk about this!"

As they were speaking, the gates of the West and South districts were already overwhelmed and breached, and the breached gate of the East district even spewed flames.

Even the North Gate, the route they had come from, not far behind them, was ablaze with flames.

In the short time since the tremors began, everyone was like a helpless gladiator in the arena, surrounded by wild beasts.

What they faced were four fire dragons that would kill anyone who touched them.

But that's not the worst of it.

As the fire dragon raged, the air instantly became scorching hot. The moisture was completely evaporated by the terrifying heat, making everyone feel as if they were in a steamer. All the fatigue and powerlessness that had been suppressed deep within their bodies suddenly surged out.

The oxygen was gradually consumed by these raging flames.

Without a doubt, the ventilation system in the laboratory must have been destroyed, which made it increasingly difficult for everyone to breathe.

Within a short time, many people experienced symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in their limbs.

If this continues, they'll probably either be blown up or burned to death, or suffocate to death.

Faced with such a desperate situation, even an ultimate creature like the Bear Tank felt powerless.

Even if he were to survive by sheer luck, everyone else would surely die. Moreover, given the current situation, if the laboratory had indeed implemented such a drastic plan, it would mean that everyone still underground had been abandoned.

If no one had come to his rescue, he would have been buried underground and gradually starved and died of thirst.

"Could it be...?"

Is this the end of it?

Just when everyone was filled with despair.

Sudden.

The loudspeaker on the basement floor started playing.

"Everyone, listen to me. I will help you get out, but you must be quick. Do not question any of my instructions, or you may not be able to get out if you are even a second late."

"Who?"

Everyone suddenly looked up and around.

Xiong Tank and Saeko exchanged a glance and made a decision in an instant.

"We can't worry about that now, let's listen to him."

The voice didn't seem to be giving anyone time to think.

He had barely finished speaking his first sentence when he started giving instructions.

At first, everyone was very skeptical, after all, they didn't know the other party's background, and it was possible that this was a trap set by the laboratory. However, they thought that there was no other way to go, so they had no choice but to try it as a last resort.

But as they gradually began to act according to the voice's instructions, they gradually came to believe that the person behind the voice was genuinely helping them.

Because without his command, no matter how hard everyone racked their brains, they would never have imagined that those densely packed pillars standing on the first basement level, besides supporting the laboratory and serving as incubators for androids, also functioned as safety passages.

With permission, these pillars, which run throughout the laboratory, can transport people to any corner or node of the laboratory.

After Saeko passed the test, she slowly placed her hand into the pillar and felt as if she had put her hand in water, without any discomfort.

"Non-Newtonian fluids constructed from nanomaterials?"

Although she didn't yet understand the underlying principles, Saeko still managed to grasp its essence.

But now was not the time for curiosity. Saeko quickly stuffed the ginger into it and then crawled in herself.

The others did the same, all crawling into the pillars.

Just after the last person successfully entered, the entire space was finally engulfed in flames.

Inside the pillars, people can't see anything, but they can vaguely feel themselves being squeezed and pushed by the pillars, slowly moving in a certain direction.

I don't know how much time passed.

The feeling of being squeezed and pushed back became more and more obvious.

at last.

Boo!

Jiang Shu's head was pushed out of the passageway formed by the pillars.

In his dazed state, he followed his instincts, curling up into a ball with his eyes tightly closed, yet letting out a clear cry.

"Meow meow meow meow—"

He, who was originally dignified and solemn, now sucked his finger, like a newborn baby.

That loud cry was like a lightning bolt that pierced through the dark clouds, revealing the dawn behind them, finally bringing a glimmer of hope to this gloomy world.

With great difficulty, Jiang Shu opened his eyes.

He reached out and grabbed Saeko, who had come out a step later than him.

"Little sister~" he called out in a childish voice.

Saeko's eyelids twitched, and the other resistance fighters who had already come out watched this scene in silence.

Although it wasn't called "little sister," it was still disgusting enough to make one's head spin.

Fortunately, someone spoke up at that moment, easing the awkwardness of the situation.

"This is a side effect of his overloaded awakening. He should be feeling better now, but it will probably take some more time to fully recover."

At this moment, everyone looked at the unfamiliar face in the cave.

"So, who exactly are you?" Xiong Tank asked.

"I think you've probably heard of me," the man who rescued all the resistance fighters said slowly. "I am Dr. Nakamura."

"It's you?"

Everyone who has heard this name finds it incredible.

Dr. Nakamura was one of the people who established this laboratory and is now one of its top leaders. Why would he save everyone?

Moreover, this was done after the decision to blow up the laboratory was made.

The purpose of blowing up the lab was to prevent people from escaping, so isn't this a contradiction?

"Why did you save us?" Saeko asked, puzzled.

She is a rather sentimental person, so she naturally thought, could it be that Nakamura was moved by everyone and secretly voted?

Actually, someone else blew up the lab?

She was only half right.

“Because I want someone to know that I lost, but he definitely didn’t win either!” Nakamura replied viciously.

The crowd looked at each other, none of them understanding what he was saying.

However, Nakamura hadn't expected them to understand him anyway.

He simply pointed to the documents he had brought out of the cave before the explosion, a twisted smile on his face: "Take a good look at those things, they're a gift I prepared for you, I'm sure you'll like them!"

What are these?

Everyone looked at Saeko and Kuma Tank with curiosity and inquiry.

In the past, they would have definitely taken matters into their own hands.

But things are different now. Everyone is organized and disciplined now. If the top leader is not around, then we have to see the opinions of the second and third leaders first.

The two exchanged a glance and curiously picked up the documents.

then.

Both of them widened their eyes simultaneously.

what happened?

Everyone watched the two of them with trepidation.

Xiong Tank frowned and stared at it for a long time before slowly saying, "I've been fighting since I was little, which interfered with my studies, so there are some words I really don't recognize..."

Tsk...

Not only the rebels, but even Nakamura couldn't help but click his tongue.

Fortunately, Saeko is highly educated and knows many characters, so she can understand everything.

However, she was unsure whether to tell everyone the secret she had seen.

Actually... you are not Yamato people, and the parents you remember may not be your real parents...

She simply couldn't bring herself to say those words.

She turned her head, feeling lost and bewildered under everyone's curious gazes. She felt a mix of confusion and heartache.

Never before had she been so certain that this damned empire truly deserved to be overthrown!

"what exactly is it?"

"What's wrong, Ms. Matsushita?"

"Please tell us quickly, we're so anxious!"

“That’s right.” Nakamura smiled and said, “Tell them what you saw. I risked my life to save this. Don’t let my efforts go to waste.”

“Inside is…” Saeko opened her mouth with difficulty.

It was at this moment.

"How about I do it?"

Jiang Shu, who had finally gotten to the top, snatched the document from Saeko's hand.

Chapter 279 The Reward for the Brave

At this critical moment, Jiang Shu finally managed to take over the account again.

Upon noticing that Jiang Shu was unharmed and standing normally in front of them, everyone's first reaction was no longer to focus on the contents of the documents, but to excitedly and joyfully welcome his return.

"tutor!"

"We did it!"

"We escaped together!"

Saeko, whose documents had been snatched away, felt a great sense of relief.

With Jiang Shu as her pillar of support, she no longer has to face such a cruel choice.

Jiang Shu nodded to them: "Yes, we did it together."