"Now, I will give you a chance to prove your faith." On the radio, Billy's narrative is still not over, "Not long ago, I had placed a very contagious and deadly virus in the body of that man named Austin, which could be transmitted in ways that you could not understand, and ordinary protective masks or quarantine measures were completely ineffective......"

Before the words fell, the few security guards surrounding Brother Jue instinctively took a few steps back.

"At the moment, the virus is still lurking and is not contagious." Billy's next sentence reassured them a little, but he then changed the conversation again, "But...... In the event of a virus outbreak, all humans within this base will die within twenty-five minutes, no exceptions. ”

"Do you think that's true...... Steven pointed his gun at the puppet on the metal table, and gradually approached it, "will I believe it?" ”

"Hehe......" Brother Jue interjected with a sneer, "He doesn't need to prove anything to you, Steven. The question is...... Do you dare to risk the outbreak of the virus and ignore his 'nonsense'? ”

"How many times do you want me to say it?" Steven turned his gun again and yelled at Brother Jue, "I'll fucking shut you up!" ”

"Yan's surgical trauma or death would have caused an outbreak of the virus in Austin's body." Billy's next sentence stalled Steven's actions, "The end of the incubation period will also lead to an ......outbreak of the virus," he paused, "then...... Now listen up...... The rules of the game, you must bring it to SCP-055's room for a limited amount of time......"

At the moment, what Billy said didn't really matter, he was just stalling for time.

Billy's real purpose is ...... Distract Steven as much as possible before completing "that thing" on his own. He pulled SCP-055, which is also what Brother Jue meant; Because Brother Jue thinks...... SCP-055's room is the safest place in the facility. If the other party does what the radio says, then staying near 055 will give you some leeway.

As the broadcast continued, Billy dragged Dr. Jonathan's wounded body to the door of a containment facility.

Here. A project known as the "shy_guy" (shy person) is being held.

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[Item No: SCP-096]

[Object Class: Euclid]

[Special Containment Procedures: SCP-096 is to be kept in a 5 x 5 x 5 meter steel airtight cube at all times, and must be inspected weekly for cracks or holes.] SCP-096's chamber is never to contain surveillance cameras or optical tools of any kind. Security personnel are to use pre-installed pressure sensors and laser detectors to confirm that SCP-096 is in its chamber.

If there is no [数jùshield] Dr. and O5-[?] Permission is permitted, and any photographs, videos, or likenesses of SCP-096 are strictly forbidden. 】

[Description: SCP-096 is a humanoid creature approximately 2.38 meters in height. Subject has little to no muscle, and preliminary weight analysis indicates mild malnutrition. Its arms are disproportionate to their bodies, each measuring about 1.5 meters long. Most of the skin is completely pigment-free and hairless.

SCP-096 has a jaw opening angle that is up to four times that of a normal human jaw opening. Except for the lack of pigment in the eyes, the rest of the facial features are similar to those of the average human. It is unknown if SCP-096 is blind. It has not been found to have advanced brain functions, nor is it considered to be intelligent.

SCP-096 is generally extremely tame, with pressure detectors within the chamber showing it pacing back and forth along the east wall for most of the day. However, when someone sees SCP-096's face. Whether it is seen directly, or even seen in a video, or even a photo, it will enter a state of sadness. SCP-096 will cover its face with its hands, and will begin screaming, crying, and muffling sounds.

Approximately one to two minutes after being seen, SCP-096 will rush towards the person who sees its face (referred to here as SCP-096-1). It has been recorded that SCP-096 will travel at speeds ranging from thirty-five kilometers per hour to [number jù shielded] per hour, depending on its distance from SCP-096-1.

At this time. No known materials or methods have been able to stop SCP-096 from advancing. The actual location of SCP-096-1 does not appear to affect SCP-096's reaction: it appears to be innately aware of SCP-096-1's location.

Note: Observing its artistic painting does not elicit this reaction.

Upon arrival at SCP-096-1's location, SCP-096 kills and [REDACTED] SCP-096-1. In 100% of cases, there is no trace of SCP-096-1 at all. SCP-096 will then sit for several minutes. Then he regained his composure and became docile again. It will then attempt to return to its natural habitat - [数jù redacted].

Due to the potential for a large-scale chain reaction involving the destruction of Foundation secrecy and the loss of a large number of civilian lives, the recovery of the subject is to be considered an Alpha-Class priority. 】

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"Oh! Doctor, what's wrong with you? "Security personnel who were outside 096's containment chamber saw Jonathan covered in blood. Jumped out of his seat in surprise.

Due to the nature of the project, there are not too many security personnel in this place, just find someone to sit in a small room and look at the number jù on the sensor.

"I ...... I was hijacked by a D-class officer...... "Billy has good acting skills. He said this "painfully" as he slowly approached the other party.

"Oh my God, look at your wounds...... You need a doctor! The security officer had been at his post and didn't know much about why the Doctor was here, so he let Jonathan get close to him without any defense, "You lie down, Doctor, I'll get you...... Yes! ”

In the next second, a sharp weapon stabbed him in the throat.

Than took the other's life very quickly, then turned and stood facing the containment chamber.

After a few seconds, he unblocked all nearby surveillance probes and ...... Broadcasts were stopped.

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At the same time, the B7 monitoring room.

"What's wrong?"

When the broadcast came to an abrupt halt, Steven and the rest of the security personnel became uneasy.

"Sir! Here's the situation! Suddenly, a staff member sitting in front of the console shouted, "It's Dr. Jonathan!" He suddenly appeared at the door of SCP-096's containment chamber! ”

"What!" Steven abruptly turned his head and looked at the surveillance screen, "This can't be!" ”

In the picture, a bloodstained doctor is standing silently, and a corpse is lying next to him.

"John? I'm Steven......" Steven hurriedly picked up the walkie-talkie, trying to contact the two security guards who escorted Jonathan out just now, "John? Marvin? Please reply when you hear it! ”

"Hahahaha......" Feng Bujue laughed, "do you think it's still possible for them to answer you?" ”

"Bastard ......" Steven didn't care about the virus, he rushed to Brother Jue with an arrow, tugged at the latter's collar and said, "It is impossible to complete brainwashing in less than thirty minutes!" What exactly did you do to the doctor? ”

"Huh...... Does it matter? Feng Bujue replied calmly, "Right now, what you should be worried about more ......than tracking down the 'methods' of the doctor I accused Dr. Zìzhu" As he spoke, he tilted his head and glanced at the surveillance screen.

At this moment, Steven seemed to realize something......

Then, he and all the security personnel present looked at the monitoring screen.

But see ...... A sizable bulge slowly appeared on one of the steel walls of the containment cube. In just two seconds, the bulge grew larger and larger, and finally cracked.

At the same moment, the seal was unconscious...... Quietly closed his eyes.

With the exception of him, all of the others who were surprised by the surveillance camera saw SCP-096 breaking open the steel plate and trying to escape like crazy...... (To be continued......)