Chapter 686: Demons

"You're doing the right thing."

Deacon Nashbal smiled kindly at Su Hao: "Your keen insight and resolute and decisive orders have saved a large number of people, as well as yourself. If we wait until we come to deal with it, I am afraid that the infected people will not only be this one, but hundreds or even thousands, including the entire D39 Army. ”

Su Hao sorted out his chaotic thoughts, nodded slightly towards Nashbar, and then looked at the two purification knights who were putting away Coxen's head in the iron cage with a stern expression.

Coxon is not dead, his head is still full of vitality. The Purification Knight apparently knew how to deal with the situation. They stuffed their crumbling heads into the enclosed chamber and twisted the thermostat pointer directly to minus fifty degrees. Soon, Coxen's head had frozen into ice inside, and his hideous and murderous expression was completely frozen.

In Nashbar's opinion, Su Hao's actions were completely in line with the expression of a combat squad commander after knowing the truth of the matter. The deacon of the Holy See inspected the closed cabin in the hands of the two purification knights, made sure that there was nothing missing, smiled and greeted Dai Xiaolou who was standing behind him, and the three of them left.

Disinfectant-sprayed rooms are suffocating. Su Hao pulled up the breathing mask on his helmet and took a few deep breaths of oxygen. He found that Dai Xiaolou was also doing the same actions as himself, this guy seemed to have evolved into the god of nicotine worshiped by many smokers, even when he was inhaling oxygen, he didn't forget to light a cigarette, so that the toxic substances and the gases needed by the body entered at the same time, in order to survive, but also to enjoy.

"If it were me who was on Nashbar's side, I would have been equally appreciative of your words."

Dai Xiaolou took a big puff of cigarette, with a strong smell of smoke and a playful expression, and said: "It is a very wise move to burn the bodies of those dead. You cut a lot of trouble out of it for them and also make things manageable. You are equivalent to selling the Holy See a good one, and although I don't like those clerics, I have to admit that the Purification Knights are indeed much stronger than us when it comes to dealing with special enemies. This time I don't need to write the report, Nashbal will take the initiative to send a gorgeous poem full of praise to the legion headquarters. You'll be promoted as a result, that's for sure. ”

"Hmmm! This is indeed a cause for rejoicing. ”

Su Hao replied absentmindedly, his gaze wandering over the remaining blood stains on the ground, and his thoughts had drifted to nowhere.

After entering the third stage of the world, Su Hao has been working unremittingly in accordance with the fixed direction. He knew very well that only by completing the identity transformation from ordinary people to top-level superiors in a short period of time, just like the second-stage world, could he conduct a comprehensive and systematic search and investigation of the entire world. So far, Su Hao has not found any relevant information about pyramids or portals. They seem to have disappeared from the third stage of the world, and no one knows where they are? But no matter what, Su Hao was sure that since both Earth and the Red Dragon Planet could find traces left by the Atlanteans, then here, there would be no exception.

The spatial converter may have something to do with the spatial portal. Human imperial civilization has lasted for tens of thousands of years, and no one can tell when this ancient technology appeared? Su Hao has not been able to enter the upper echelons of the empire, and although he has the special skill of devouring human bodies to obtain information, he cannot find secrets from dignitaries. He had always had an extremely great dream, which was to cut a piece of meat from the emperor and eat it.

Fortunately, Deacon Nashbar's mind detection ability could not see through Su Hao's heart. Otherwise, he would not even have a chance to defend himself, and he would be besieged by a large group of Purification Knights, torn to pieces on the spot, and then tied to the stake for complete purification.

There is no doubt that Coxon has turned into a zombie. Although the species and appearance were different from the zombies on the earth, in essence, Su Hao could be sure that both were the same mutated creatures.

It made him shudder. Earthlings are just the most ordinary physique, and they don't even meet the enhancement standard. This may explain why zombies on Earth are slow to move and only need a headshot to kill them. However, here, in the third stage world, everyone is an evolutionary person, and their naturally strong physique determines that the virus infection has a completely different effect. The mutated Coxen is very powerful, and in the state of hand-to-hand combat, Su Hao is not an opponent at all. His brain is not the only control center of his body, and even if it is cut into pieces, the pieces of his body remain alive. Freezing at low temperatures should only be a necessary means for the Holy See to seal biological samples. If you really want to destroy them, the last resort may only be flame and heat.

Evolved Man Zombie ...... Su Hao felt as if he had stepped into a world of extreme horror. He no longer has the advantage of foresight, and his current self is equivalent to an ordinary person in the future time and space. In the cave, the process of fighting with Coxon really left an extremely deep impression on Su Hao. He was horrified to find that in front of the mutant monsters, he was a hunted target. Although resisting, although resisting, Coxon always rose from the ground again and again, becoming a formidable opponent that he could not deal with at that time.

What the hell is wrong with this world?

Why aren't zombies found in the Overworld? Instead, such a monster appeared in the space realm?

And also...... Here, there are no planes?

"You seem to be upset?"

Dai Xiaolou paid attention to the change in Su Hao's expression, and his tone of voice was still cynical: "You know, I've always been worried about you." ”

Su Hao took his thoughts back from his fantasy, raised his head, and asked, "What are you worried about?" ”

"I've seen your battle logs. Coxen did mutate suddenly and without warning. According to the official version, there must have been some kind of devilish curse on that hilltop fortress, and this unexplained phenomenon is the only reason for this to occur. However, it is clear to all of us that Coxon is actually infected, and has mutated to gain more power. If he hadn't been dealt with by special methods, he wouldn't have died at all. ”

Speaking of this, Dai Xiaolou lowered his voice, and his expression became quite strange: "Do you know how to deal with him, is that so?" ”

This question has a double meaning. Su Hao didn't know that Dai Xiaolou was deliberately tempting? Or is there another purpose? He quickly went through the events in his mind, cheered up, and said in the most normal tone possible: "This qiē came very suddenly, and no one thought that Coxen would become like this. It took us a lot of work to subdue him. Of course, that was only on the surface, and Coxen got back on his feet, and we concentrated all our firepower to kill him. When Coxen's body was resurrected, everyone felt extremely terrified. His blood was splattered everywhere, and scraps of flesh and bone could be found everywhere in the cave tunnels. I shot him twice in the head, and as you can see, Coxon was still alive until he walked into the room. ”

Dai Xiaolou smiled mysteriously: "Then why did you burn those corpses?" As a squad commander, you should know that you must bring back the bodies of your comrades no matter what the circumstances. You burned them before we came here. Moreover, at the same time that the quarantine station had just begun to be set up, a total lockdown of the entire region was being placed. ”

"Just in case."

Su Hao didn't hesitate for even a second, and replied directly: "I have observed Coxon's body up close, and the skin and muscles of the place where the bullet burned show no signs of decay. I speculate that this may be a special effect caused by high-temperature combustion. There are a lot of rebel soldiers in this place, and God knows what kind of monster they worship? I have to do everything I can to change that. It was a chaotic situation, and the people who were attacked by Coxon were other members of the Wehrmacht besides us. You know, they're not like we have genetic glands implanted and they're not immune to diseases and most viruses. I don't dare to take any chances, and if more people die because of this, even if I go back irresponsible, I'll still have nightmares. We burned all the dead to ashes with flamethrowers. If the Legion Court were to punish me for this, I would be willing. At least...... Those people can survive. ”

Dai Xiaolou kept flicking the cigarette ash, raised his foot, kicked the cement floor, and said lightly: "The result of this matter will not be as simple as you imagined." ”

Su Hao looked at him with a puzzled gaze.

Dai Xiaolou didn't explain, and asked: "Tell me, how many people know about this matter?" ”

"You mean the final battle with Coxon."

Su Hao replied: "In addition to the remaining squad members, there were also thirty-seven Wehrmacht soldiers who were present at the time and participated in the attack. In addition, 61 soldiers received a rescue signal and entered the cave tunnel at a later time. General Karakov sent as many as a company of reinforcements, who arrived late, when the construction of the hilltop quarantine station had been completed, and the sanitary equipment inside and outside the tunnel was fully equipped. They did not enter the tunnel, but were only on guard outside. ”

Dai Xiaolou narrowed his eyes: "Karakov? How much does he know about it? ”

"I didn't sue him for anything."

Su Hao said seriously: "I just claimed in the communication that I was in danger and needed reinforcements. But what the specific question is, I have never asked General Karakov. ”

"Very good! You handled it well. ”

The solemnity on Dai Xiaolou's face that had just been revealed suddenly turned into relaxation. He pulled a chair from the side and sat down.

"There are often differences in the views of the Legion Headquarters and the Holy See on the same matter. Coxon's mad mutation is certainly true, and no one will deny it. But you have to understand that the Holy See's focus is only on the viruses that Coxen is infected with. And we must focus on Coxon's brutal murder of his comrades. ”

"Priest Tolugar and several other squad members recorded the entire battle. I've seen those images, and you're very heroic. You have also fulfilled the duties of a squad commander, even in the most dangerous times, without giving up on your comrades. You didn't use a weapon, and you didn't give up Coxon, who could fall off a cliff at any moment, despite the danger of death. It's good, it completely clears your body of suspicion. However, that's not all we need. ”

Speaking of this, Dai Xiaolou lowered his voice: "This matter must not be leaked out." I'm going to agree with you on an official narrative. ”

The expression on Su Hao's face became quite weird: "The official statement? ”

"Legionnaires can never kill each other."

Dai Xiaolou's expression was unusually stern: "When I attacked my own people, Coxen's fate was already locked. He is a rebel, a despicable murderer and criminal. This will never change, and even if he turns into a pile of rotten meat, he must be marked with a mark of shame. Listen: this was an extremely brilliant, but very ordinary victory for the main army. Because this is war, and where there is war, there will be sacrifice. All dead squad members are normal combat losses, and we are able to withstand such losses. Their sacrifice was not in vain, and it was in this furious, almost suicidal attack that the dark creatures and rebels entrenched in the hilltop fortress resisted to the end, and it was this furious, almost suicidal attack that led to the current casualties. However, we were victorious in the end, the enemy had nowhere to flee, and the Wehrmacht, which had consumed a lot of resources and had not taken time, was taken by us in just a few hours. This is the difference between the elite of the legion and the Wehrmacht. This is our honor, the honor of the dead, the honor of those new soldiers who look up to the glory of the emperor and fight for it! ”

Su Hao was silent again.

Of course, he could understand the meaning of Dai Xiaolou's words. In all fairness, this should be by far the best way to deal with it. The merits of soldiers who died in battle can be recognized, and they can be promoted for it. It's just that whenever he thinks that Coxen will be listed as a "war dead" on the list of legion members, instead of telling the story of his mutation process, Su Hao feels that something unspeakable is surging in his heart.

Zombie...... This filthy and terrible creature doesn't just exist on Earth. Here, too, there are, and they are far superior to their counterparts on Earth.

"Just do as you say! The official version. ”

Su Hao glanced at Dai Xiaolou: "You'd better give me something in writing, so that I can memorize every detail so as not to make mistakes." ”

"Will give it to you. Before I can do that, I have another problem that needs to be solved. ”

Dai Xiaolou threw away his cigarette butts and stared at the ground: "Those Wehrmacht soldiers who entered the tunnel must be cleared." ”

Su Hao's gaze suddenly became stunned: "Clear? What do you mean? ”

Dai Xiaolou slowly took out another cigarette from the cigarette case and said nonchalantly: "They won't survive this night." Perhaps, Nashbal's Purification Knights are already doing this. We call it purification, they call it purification, and they both mean the same thing. ”

Although he was surprised, Su Hao didn't show too much resistance to this kind of thing: "Is everyone going to die?" They only entered the cave, and many of them had no substantial contact with Coxon. They may not be infected. ”

"But they've all seen Coxon mutated, and they all know what that's going on. Moreover, the Wehrmacht is not us, they are just ordinary physiques and do not have as strong immunity as ours. Neither the corps headquarters nor the Holy See will take risks on this issue. ”

Dai Xiaolou held a cigarette: "You just pretend that nothing happened!" It was a military accident and a secret. This is for the sake of our morale and honor. Although the essence of the matter is not as simple as it seems, once it is leaked out, it will cause extremely severe consequences. It will break the morale of all Legionnaires, care for each other, and definitely not kill each other and other rules will collapse in an instant. Not only the main army, but also the Space Field Expeditionary Force, that is, the troops under General Karakov, will be demoralized, and our "Iron Warriors" with outstanding combat achievements will be disgraced. ”

After saying this, Dai Xiaolou was silent for nearly half a minute, and let out a long sigh.

"Sometimes, I really envy those who are ignorant. They are really happy! ”

Su Hao replied calmly: "Actually, you can do the same as them." ”

Dai Xiaolou looked at him with crystal pupils and licked his lips: "Maybe!" I just don't know if there's that chance. ”

……

The next development is going according to the fixed trajectory that Dai Xiaolou said.

The headquarters of the "Iron Warriors" and the Holy See issued a joint commendation order, and all the deceased members of the 118 tactical team, including Coxon, were posthumously recognized for their merits. Senior Deacon Nashbal and his Purification Knights stayed in the DS A66 Space Domain for more than two months, except for purifying every possible source of contamination, most of the time