"Jack, can we really find that legendary blood volcano?"

"It is rumored that the blood of the goddess of the earth flows from that volcano."

"As long as you bathe in the blood volcano, any terminal illness can be cured."

In the Orpis Islands, on a desert island where a volcano is raging, a group of tiny humans are moving forward in fear.

They didn't know each other before, but they came here for the same purpose.

That is to find the rumored blood volcano.

……

As more and more people witness the blood volcano, the legends about the blood volcano are becoming more and more outrageous.

Some people believe that blood volcanoes are a unique natural phenomenon.

The blood gushing out was not real blood at all, but just some algae that lived in the depths of the earth.

……

There are also people who believe that the blood volcano is just an ordinary volcano.

The reason why it has the color of blood is simply because of the birth of a blood-colored bacterium in the magma that is resistant to high temperatures.

As these blood-colored bacteria spread in the Orpis Islands, blood volcanoes will become more common.

So what everyone is witnessing is never the same blood volcano.

This also explains why all witnesses described the terrain differently.

……

While these scientific explanations are plausible, it is clear that adventurers and careerists prefer "incredible" rumors.

For example, what the blood volcano spits out is the blood of the fallen Earth Goddess.

And as long as you bathe in the blood of the gods, you can not only regain your youth, but also cure all diseases.

……

This is not a fabrication, but a real evidence.

Because there are indeed people who "show up to say" and tell the story of falling into the pool of blood and returning to youth.

As for curing all diseases, there is also a realistic prototype.

……

A dying old man, riddled with diseases, was lucky enough to be drenched in the blood spit out by the volcano.

As a result, he miraculously got up from his wheelchair and ran faster than any young man.

Because of this, he was lucky enough to survive the eruption.

And the bodyguards and medical personnel who accompanied him were all buried in the flames.

……

It is precisely because of the successful precedent that more and more people are attracted to join the ranks of the search for blood volcanoes.

Jack and Ruth are one of them.

"Ruth, we will definitely find the blood volcano and cure you of your terminal illness."

"Even if I walk every inch of the Omis Islands, I will never give up!"

……

Jack gazed affectionately at Ruth's perfect face, the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in his life.

However, Ruth was as if she had suffered some kind of curse, and every inch of her skin was as pale as snow.

According to the conclusion given by the most authoritative medical experts, if there is no miracle, Ruth will only live for three years at most.

……

As a rich second generation in a small country, Jack, who is worth hundreds of millions, is of course "unwilling to accept his fate".

So he took Ruth and joined the expedition as a group.

Jack's expedition is in "group" mode.

Since the advent of the Blood Volcano, it has attracted more tourists.

But because of the search for the blood volcano, more and more tour groups have been wiped out.

……

Initially, the insurance company was responsible for this loss.

But as more and more people went missing and died, several insurance companies went bankrupt.

As a result, the regular tour companies, which could not bear the pressure, completely suspended the tourism project in the Omis Islands.

As for the reason, it is suspected that there will be an unprecedented volcanic eruption in the Orbis Islands.

……

But this kind of reason can only scare away those tourists who watch the excitement.

Careerists and adventurers saw an opportunity.

They believe that the Orps Islands are about to have a miracle, and that the current eruption of the blood volcano is just a precursor.

Legitimate tour companies have given up on the Omis Islands, but this is their opportunity.

……

Thus were born various privately organized adventure groups.

Everyone has the money to contribute, and they have the strength to form a professional expedition team.

That's grouping.

……

Jack and Ruth, of course, got in by relying on their money ability.

And they have been searching in the Omis Islands for half a month.

But aside from seeing the remains of some unlucky guys, the blood volcano doesn't seem to exist at all.

……

"Captain Rambo, our current supplies and equipment have reached the limit."

"To be on the safe side, if we don't find anything today, we'll have to return to the Black Squid."

Old John, who was in charge of logistics in the team, reported the situation to a tall, heavily armed mercenary-like man.

Rambo nodded, and then appeared in front of an old man.

……

"Dr. Stephen, time is running out for us."

"The island will soon start a new eruption."

"Three hours, we can only stay here for three hours at most."

"Whether you can find a clue or not, we must retreat."

Stephen is an obscure botanist who ventures here to find the kind of blood algae that grows in volcanoes.

As long as he can obtain the real sample, he can get the naming rights of the blood algae.

At that time, he will surely be able to make a name for himself internationally.

……

"It's coming, it's coming!"

"I've found the clue!"

"The island under our feet must have experienced a blood volcanic eruption."

"Here's the proof!"

Stephen excitedly pointed to a spot on the ground beneath his feet, where he found some black-red spots in the solidified lava.

It must be the residue left behind after the death of some kind of life.

……

The discovery of this key clue immediately cheered up the expedition team, which was originally a little depressed.

Everyone gathered together to praise Dr. Stephen.

The latter suddenly led a group of 19 people into a cave.

This is the tunnel formed by the last eruption, and even if it is extremely hot, it can still be endured in the face of a heavily armed expedition.

……

"Hahaha, I found it, I finally found it!"

"Magma like blood, it really exists."

After going hundreds of meters deep into the tunnel, at a certain corner, the expedition team finally found a small magma lake.

At that moment, they thought they had seen a pool of blood.

……

"How is that possible?"

"I don't believe it!"

"It's really not blood algae, it's blood."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Stephen, who rushed to the side of the magma pool first, was directly stunned.

Because his years of research experience had taught him that the liquid in the magma pool was indeed some kind of hot blood.

……

"Hahaha, the divine blood of the goddess of the earth, we have finally found it!"

"Back to youth, cure all diseases, everything is really true."

"Ruth, you're saved!"

Jack, who loves to charge, took off the protective gear in his left hand and carefully touched the hot blood.

The imaginary pain did not appear at all, but there was a soft and waxy warmth, as if touching something wonderful.

……

"Found it, finally found it!"

"If you get rich, as long as you take this blood out, wealth will be at your fingertips."

"Stupid, so much blood, where can I take it all away, of course I have to soak it first."

In the expedition, everyone either wants something or is greedy.

After confirming that the blood seemed to be hot but was actually warm, someone couldn't wait to jump into the magma pool.

……

The first to jump into the magma pool was a shriveled and emaciated old man.

He, like Jack, also joined the team with the ability to make money.

But his investment was greater, because he sold all his family property directly, which was a desperate gamble.

This is, of course, because his time is running out.

……

After the old man jumped into the blood-colored magma pool, he sank directly to the bottom.

Even in order to ensure both internal and external treatment, he also grunted and poured a stomach.

Incredibly, by the time the old man resurfaced from the magma lake, he had completely changed his appearance.

……

The old man, shriveled like an old tree, is now revitalized.

The most obvious feature is that it has begun to molt.

The mottled old age spots faded, revealing a new layer of pink skin.

……

"Hahaha, it works, it really works!"

"We're really saved!"

The old man shouted at Ruth and the others, who were still hesitating on the shore, everyone is a patient, don't hesitate.

……

"Rush!"

After seeing the immediate effect of the old man, even a few mercenaries who were not sick in their bodies jumped into the magma lake excitedly.

As for the other people who are terminally ill, of course, they can't wait.

Plop, plop, blink of an eye, and all that's left on the shore is Ruth, Jack, and the skeptical Dr. Stephen.

……

"Ruth, don't be afraid!"

"I'm with you!"

Jack affectionately took Ruth's hand and wanted to jump into the lava lake.

But in the end, Ruth insisted on breaking free and jumped into the pool of blood by herself.

Jack wanted to follow, but saw a lost Dr. Stephen.

I really couldn't bear it, so I comforted me a few more words.

……

"Young man, I'm just a little disappointed, and I can bear it!"

"But what you're going to face next is a bit cruel, and I hope you can hold on."

"Listen to me, don't enter this blood-colored magma lake."

"The transformation of life is never an instantaneous thing."

"It's real blood, but it's a little too wicked."

Stephen looked at Rambo and the others who were cheering in the magma lake, and his face was worried.

……

The mercenaries had already begun to pour blood into the kettle.

After they drank the blood, their strength became stronger.

Even the scars on his body are gone.

This blood is definitely a fetish.

……

"What I'm going to face next, will it be a little cruel?"

Jack looked confused, and he kindly comforted Stephen that this guy was still cursing himself.

Jack didn't bother to bother with this guy anymore, and set his eyes on the blood-colored magma lake.

His Ruth had been in the lake for half a minute, but he didn't know what was going to happen.

Probably going to turn into a black and beautiful beauty, right?

……

As the clock ticked by, Stephen pulled out some improvised equipment and studied the blood without giving up.

He'd figured it out, even if these things weren't blood algae.

But at best, it prevents him from being an outstanding botanist.

As long as he can study the mysteries of these blood, the name of the great biologist is beckoning to him.

Perhaps this will be a brighter path.

……

"Strange, where's my Ruth?"

Jack's eyes widened, and he had been searching for three minutes.

But after Ruth entered the Scarlet Magma Lake, she never reappeared.

At first, Jack was calm, but now he can't stay still.

My Ruth, it's not like she's drowned.

Fortunately, just as Jack was about to enter the pool of blood, his Ruth finally surfaced.

Then Jack was directly confused.

……

"Who is this?"

"When did you have another person on the expedition?"

Jack counted the heads in disbelief, 19 in all, no more and no less.

But what about his Ruth?

……

"Brother, be calm!"

"You have to believe that true love is invincible."

"Although your Snow White has become a little black dwarf, it does not prevent your past memories from being good."

Captain Rambo was the first to crawl out of the lava lake and patted Jack on the shoulder comfortingly.

Jack felt a little confused.

……

"Jack, you have to believe in science."

"Although I know you have difficulty understanding, in the underground black market, there is a special potion called [Snow White]."

"No matter what gender you were or what you looked like, after taking this potion, you will turn into a white beauty."

"As for the cost, it's the rapid loss of life."

"Actually, brother, when you joined the group, we already recognized it."

"But it's no wonder you, after all, you come from a small country in the middle of nowhere, and you're not very familiar with the routines of those middle powers."

Captain Rambo is "kind" to Jack doing popular science.

This is a blessing for the rich, and the average poor person does not enjoy it.

……

"No, it can't be, I don't believe it!"

"There must be a monster in this blood-colored magma lake that has eaten my Ruth!"

"I'm going to save her!"

Jack, who really couldn't face the reality, broke free from Captain Rambo like crazy, and was about to jump into the pool of blood.

But in the next moment, Jack was directly stunned.

Because there really are monsters in the blood-colored magma lake.

……

"Ahh

"Why is my body abling?"

"No, no, it's my body that's being devoured."

In the blood-colored magma lake, the first old man who jumped into the pool of blood and regained his youth suddenly let out a miserable scream.

It's extremely weird, I don't know when, his whole body of flesh and blood actually melted into the blood, and only one head remained.

But with the screams, his head sank into the lake completely.

……

"Ahhh

The appearance of such a tragic situation directly stimulated everyone who was bathing in the lake.

They swam to the shore in horror, but they were shocked to find something extremely terrifying.

Their flesh and blood were dissolved, and even glued to the entire lake of blood.

They tried to struggle out of the lake of blood, but to no avail of anything other than to speed up the shedding of their flesh.

……

But after all, there was still one lucky person who struggled to the shore before his body completely dissolved.

But at the moment when he wanted to go ashore, the flesh and blood that fell off his body turned into blood-colored roots, connecting him to the lake of blood.

……

"Jack, save me!"

"I'm your Ruth!"

Ruth, who was only one step away from going ashore, cried and begged Jack for help.

In the next moment, he was kicked directly into the lake by Jack.

"You black and ugly monster, don't defile my Ruth!"

Jack, who had done all this, ran away.

……

Instead, he crashed headfirst into a flesh monster.

It was Captain Rambo, who had drunk enough to go ashore before, and unlike the others, he began to dissolve from the outside.

Captain Rambo's appearance did not change in any way, but blood-colored tentacles spat out of his mouth and directly wrapped Jack.

……

"Cancer cells, the essence of all this blood, are all cancer cells."

"It's incredible, it's going to be a great discovery that will change the world of biology."

"These cells with terrifying self-replication abilities did not die after they were separated from humans."

"I'm going to be famous!"

At the moment of the mutation, Dr. Stephen had a flash of inspiration and finally saw through the true face of blood.

In the next moment, he directly picked up the kettle that Captain Rambo had dropped on the ground, and desperately fled beyond the corridor.

……

Stephen's escape completely enraged the Scarlet Magma Lake.

In the next moment, the blood volcano erupted again.

Blood-colored magma erupted, chasing after Dr. Stephen, who was running wildly through the corridor.

"Damn, I'm too slow!"

"It's too late!"

"Am I going to die here? I'm so unwilling! ”

……

Looking at the surging blood-colored tide behind him, infinite despair rose in Stephen's heart.

Once you get involved, you can imagine the end.

"Scams, all scams!"

"The appearance of the blood volcano must be a terrifying biochemical experiment carried out by some evil forces."

"The cancer cells are not controlled at all, they will only completely devour and replace the flesh and blood of humans, how can there be survivors [show up]."

"It's a shame that I can't uncover this shocking conspiracy."

……

Unwilling, Stephen continues to stagger away, but he knows it's only a matter of time before he's caught up.

However, at this critical juncture, Stephen suddenly saw a fork in the road.

In a trance, he thought he was delusional.

The road they came in was winding and winding, but there was no fork in the road.

……

Subconsciously, or rather out of survival instinct, Stephen rushed into the fork in the road.

At the fork in the road, Stephen felt like he was being swallowed up by infinite darkness.

Not only that, but he felt as if he had fallen into a drum washing machine, and everything was constantly spinning.

For Stephen, time and space seem to have lost their meaning.

In a trance, with the appearance of a piercing light, Stephen found himself back on the Black Squid.

……

"Quick, let's get on the boat!"

"The volcano is going to erupt!"

Without thinking about anything, Stephen subconsciously gave the order to leave.

At this time, the surrounding sea area has already experienced violent shaking.

The crew of the Big Black Squid who stayed behind had long wanted to run away.

At this time, the order was obtained, and naturally it immediately accelerated.

……

Bang!

It was extremely shocking at the moment when the Black Squid sailed away from this sea area.

The blood volcano has erupted!

At that moment, it was as if a blood-colored monster stretched out infinite tentacles towards the sky.

(End of chapter)