Life as a mercenary turned into a girl is a bit difficult

Hiiragi, who reacted quickly, stood up suddenly and rushed towards the other side of the street without even a moment's thought.

You don’t need to think too much to know: the impact of the falling Corrosion Monster Bird hitting the ground shook the foundations of a large number of buildings in this area. A little displacement of key stress points is enough to cause catastrophic consequences. Those falling fragments and those behind them The movement is a sign of the collapse of the floor behind.

Although he had reacted in the shortest possible time, Hiiragi's personal speed was still too late to avoid the disaster that fell from the sky. The light from above his head was suddenly blocked, and the huge shadow extending from behind quickly enveloped Hiiragi. The strong coldness made Hiiragi shiver violently and tighten the muscles in his body.

At this moment, her next foothold suddenly stepped on a piece of loose gravel. The stone slid out backwards, causing Hiiragi's unstable body to fall forward. The gradually enlarging ground in front of her eyes was about to collide with her own. There was a violent impact on the face, and this incident completely ruined an already bad situation.

Do you still have to explain yourself here after all?

Hiiragi Jing also thought that she might be pierced by the spears of the new humans like those who died before, or be killed by ferocious mutant creatures, but Hiiragi Jing never thought that she would die by being hit by the collapsed ruins. buried.

Such a way to die is really quite frustrating...

Just when Hiiragi smiled wryly and relaxed her muscles, preparing to accept death calmly, a slender arm suddenly stretched out from behind and wrapped its arms around her waist, grabbing her body and her thoughts that were about to sink.

"!"

Immediately after her feet were off the ground, Hiei Jing didn't expect that she could be lifted up so easily with one hand under her arm.

"Zero Nine!"

The moment she saw the arm around her waist, Hiiragi recognized the identity of the owner of the arm. It was clear that the location where Ling Jiu was hiding was not too close to her, but yet he appeared next to her at this time. Ling Jiu took action. The risks taken can be imagined.

call--!

"Hold me tight!"

While surrounding Hiiragi, the rectangular diffuser on the cylindrical device connected to the exoskeleton on Lingjiu's back erupted with a strong roar of wind, and Lingjiu's body also accelerated suddenly at this moment, almost In the blink of an eye, he jumped several tens of meters away.

"Boom boom boom!"

The next second, a strong impact from behind pushed both of them away. The momentum that they couldn't stop in time made the two of them fly even more fiercely. Hiiragi felt like she was rolling countless times in the air, and the powerful centrifugal force tried to push her body away. It was as if her soul had been separated from her body. Just as she was trying to curl up to protect her head, a pair of strong arms hugged her tightly...

"boom!"

There was a powerful muffled sound hitting the ground, followed by a series of dragging and rolling on the ground. After that, the two finally stopped. The road covered with gravel and dust was swept away by the bodies of the two sliding out, leaving a clear trace.

Stop... stop.

Hiiragi, who had her eyes closed tightly, opened them with difficulty. The rolling just now almost stirred up her brain, and the echo of the loud noise when she collapsed just now seemed to still be echoing in her ear canals.And these uncomfortable feelings reminded her of one thing: she was still alive, and she was not swallowed up by the collapsing concrete building.

But instead of being immersed in the joy of escaping from danger, she has more things to worry about now.

"Ziujiu...Zijiu! Are you okay?"

The image that kept shaking and ghosting in front of him finally settled down. The two small bulges pressing on his cheeks and the faint fragrance in his nose suppressed the uncomfortable feeling in his stomach.

This is……

After regaining her thoughts, Hiiragi immediately realized her situation. The body that hit her just now did not come into contact with the solid cement. It was obvious that Lingjiu let herself act as an airbag and blocked all the impacts with her body. Even though she was injured, including the rolling and dragging process just now, Lingjiu protected her in his arms.

Hiiragi turned over in a hurry and immediately checked Lingjiu's physical condition.

"Don't... don't worry, Huha... I'm fine..." As if struggling on the edge of suffocation, Lingjiu took a few deep breaths, and his originally depressed expression softened a lot, "Exoskeleton's The armor's protective capabilities are very strong, phew...this level of impact is nothing."

Ling Jiu stood up from the ground and jumped a few times to prove that her words were not a show of force. Her smile was a little stiff, but it was not due to her own condition, but because she was not used to showing off. This kind of coping expression seemed to Hiroyuki to be too redundant, just to reassure her.

Apart from the many damages to her clothes, there were no obvious external injuries on Lingjiu's body. It seems that as Lingjiu said, most of the damage was caused by the weakening of the exoskeleton's armor, but the exoskeleton she was wearing had also reached a point where it could be discerned with the naked eye. The degree of wear and tear, some of the cracks in the body revealed internal wires and other devices.

If that level of impact were to happen again, this exoskeleton would inevitably be completely scrapped.

However, this exoskeleton developed by the Ministry of Science is really eye-opening. From fighting against the red-bearded spider queen to just taking him to escape the collapsed building, the exoskeleton played an extremely important role. Although Zero Nine himself is the controller. Although the qualifications are excellent enough, the excellent performance of the exoskeleton cannot be ignored.

"Where are we...?"

Reijiu's performance in front of her was fine. She didn't look like someone who would lie about such meaningless things. Then Hiiragi was distracted and paid attention to the surrounding environment. Although the dust was still thick and obstructed her sight, Hiiragi could tell at a glance. It can be seen that they are in a completely different area now than before.

Did they fly this far just now?

Large areas of collapse destroyed everything around them, and the road behind them was also blocked by stacked building debris. The destructive power caused by the strange corrosion bird was evident.

"Gahah——"

Suddenly, with a sharp cry, the fallen corrosion bird not far away took off again and returned to its own sky. Its extended wings drove its body to fly away into the distance again. The temporary frustration just now did not end there. The fight between the two monsters will continue.

In other words, there is no need to worry about the final victor among the monsters cleaning up these fragile 'ants' for the time being.

There were no mutants around, and no other team members could be seen... It seemed that they had separated from the team. The actions here were extremely dangerous. They needed to rendezvous with the team as soon as possible. Just as Hiiragi Jing was trying to find a way to turn back. A familiar voice came from the direction of the ruins as they headed back to the logical path.

"Zero-Nine...Zero-Nine!"

"?!"

Lingjiu and Hiiragi turned their gazes to the direction of the sound at the same time, and saw a gray-faced figure clumsily walking towards this side on unstable ruins underfoot.

Why is he here? !

The figure who walked closer peeled away the cover of smoke and dust, and Hiiragi Jing also knew that she was definitely not the only one affected, but what Hiiragi Jing did not expect was that this person would be the Ujia Xu.

"How are you doing?"

Although I have no favorable impression of this person, Hiiragi Jing, and even have a negative impression, since we are teammates on the same team, helping each other is the best choice in this situation.

However, Ujiaxu's unsteady steps actually skipped Hiiragi Jing, who stepped forward and stretched out his hand. As he passed by her, his eyes fell on Ling Jiu like a sharp edge, with a slightly hoarse expression. The voice issued an order that stunned both Hiiragi and Zero Nine.

"Now! Now! Zero-Nine, take me immediately to seize that ether-like substance!"

Chapter 59 Desperate impulse

Ujiaxu's eyes were a little fanatical but not cloudy, and there was no instability in his expression. His hair was messy, but there were no obvious signs of trauma from the impact.

A simple preliminary identification should be able to rule out the possibility that Ujiaxu suffered from mental disorder due to the pressure of a high-risk environment or traumatic stimulation. However, Hiiragi Jing really cannot believe that under such circumstances, the instructions just now came from an adult who is mentally sound and can think rationally. The mouth of man.

Are you crazy?

Hiiragi felt an urge to directly ask the other party for confirmation, but after all, the other party was a B-level researcher at the Southern Federal Ministry of Science, and the scruples based on his identity made it difficult to treat him in such an offensive way.Therefore, Hiiragi had no choice but to remind him in a more tactful way: "Um, Wu Yan... Captain Wu, is this decision too aggressive? Please calm down a little."

"Calm down? What are you talking about?! I'm calm!"

Even Hiiragi Jing's euphemistically processed remarks sounded harsh to Ujiaxu's ears. Not only did the two disagree with him and violated his decision, but also because of the doubts coming from a mercenary. It hurt his self-esteem, which had become sensitive due to Jiaheng's humiliation. Now that Jiaheng is no longer around, he will not allow his confidence and toughness as a team leader to be criticized again.

Ujiaxu, who was a little excited, turned around and looked at Hiiragi Jing as if he was about to burst into flames: "That thing is already close at hand. The monsters are busy fighting among themselves, and we just happened to get rid of the entanglement of those mutants. They were We are on the other side of the ruins together, there is no better moment than now!"

After Wu Jiaxu finished speaking, he left Hiiragi Jing and walked quickly towards Lingjiu. His stern reputation and tone prompted Lingjiu's decision: "Lingjiu! This order! This is an order from me!"

"I... understand, I obey." Ling Jiu's eyes wandered on the faces of Hiiragi Jing and Wu Jiaxu for a moment, and after a brief hesitation, she finally made her choice.

very good!His orders were followed through and executed!This is the greatest demonstration and affirmation of his dignity as a team leader.

As if to provide a feasible premise for Ujiaxu's plan, Ling Jiu's words had just finished. The fierce gunfire paused on the other side of the ruins due to the fall of the corrosive monster rang out again. The members of the Southern Federation and The mutants' battle continues after pressing the play button, which is undoubtedly a powerful response from fate.

Lingjiu's reply and the continuous gunfire made Ujiaxu feel encouraged. Now that he has made up his mind, there is nothing to hesitate: "Lingjiu! Follow me!"

After leaving these words, he aimed at the mist ball located in the center of the square. Ujiaxu started to rush towards his goal quickly.

Although he is a civilian employee, Ujiaxu's physique is also excellent, otherwise he would not be able to keep up with the pace and speed of this team.With a few quick steps, he passed the obstacles of several mounds of earth and stone slabs. The obstacles on the dilapidated road did not cause much hindrance to him. After seeing Ujiaxu taking steps, Lingjiu quickly looked back at Hiiragi Jing. , then turned around and quickly followed Ujiaxu's pace.

Perhaps as he said, while the battle between monsters continues and mutants are attracted to others, now may be the best time to seize the ether-like substance. He can list so many credible The evidence also proves that although Ujiaxu is eager, he is not rash.

Now, she couldn't just let Lingjiu set foot in that dangerous area.

The closer she got to the ether-like substance, the stronger the throbbing in her heart became. Even if the warning that had been proven to be effective in the face of danger did not appear, she could not judge it as safe. The chaos was too great. It's too weird, and there are so many unknowns about it that people have to be wary.

Just like that, Hiiragi Jing kept up with Ling Jiu, and the three of them ran towards the empty square together in a row.

close!close!

The last trace of thick fog melted away in the center of the square, leaving only the purest chaos and fluorescence in the original fog. Even without Ling Jiu's prompt, Wu Jiaxu could guess that the unknown type of ether-like star in front of him Matter has reached its stage of maturity.

Ujiaxu's heart was beating uncontrollably, and the surging blood was even more exciting than the moment when he was rated as a B-level researcher when he was young, because the ether-like substance in front of him would bring a revolution to his life. A sea change.

As long as he can get it, become the No. 1 person to study it, and write the first research report on it, then he, Ujaxu, will become one of the most influential researchers in the Ministry of Science of the Southern Federal Republic, and he will receive an A to evaluate the qualifications of a senior researcher, and completely ignore the influence of his mentor, even far away from that damn research, and get rid of that extremely disgusting thing.There is no need to be conceited and submissive to be manipulated by others, and to stand in front of the stage and enjoy the glory that should belong to him.

Looking back at Lingjiu who was following a few meters behind him, Ujiaxu's mind was filled with the joy of longing for a better future. Under the influence of this emotion, this disgusting person in front of him caused him to fall into all the misfortunes. The source has become a little more pleasing to the eye.

However, quiet accidents will always appear suddenly at the most opportune time, disrupting the rhythm of everything leading to beauty.

The sound of a gunshot... did not appear to be sudden in the fierce gun battle. However, no one expected that the bullet was thrown in the direction of them who had just run to the edge of the square, let alone The bullet accurately penetrated the calf of Ujiaxu who was running at the front.

The bullets that penetrated exploded a bunch of blood flowers at the entrance and exit of the calf. The blood droplets floating in the air differentiated into bloody mist under the instantaneous high temperature, and behind it was a chain of blood coins that continuously spurted out. Thick flesh passages.

The sudden loss of strength under his feet caused Ujiaxu's body to fall heavily to the ground. His forward-leaning body even slid several meters on the ground. Ujiaxu, who was immersed in beautiful fantasy, didn't know what happened for a while, until his face was filled with tears. When he turned around in shock and saw his calf soaked in blood, he was shocked to realize the fact that he had just been shot.

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah--!!!"

The severe pain that had been blocked for a few seconds was quickly transmitted to Ujiaxu's nerves from the first moment he saw the wound. He, who had almost never been exposed to pain, screamed heartbreakingly, and the pain tore him apart. It opened his calf and at the same time tore apart all his good expectations.

At the same time, it also made him deeply understand that all the good things before he completely obtained that thing were just mirages that stayed in his mind.

"Uncle Wu..."

Seeing Ujia Xu who was shot and fell to the ground, Lingjiu paused for a moment. Just as she was approaching Ujia Xu and was about to take him to a nearby bunker to hide, Ujia Xu suddenly stopped screaming and suddenly He screamed loudly: "Zero-Nine! Go! Go and seize that ether-like substance!"

"But……"

"I told you to go quickly! This is an order!!!"

Lingjiu's slight hesitation suddenly made Ujiaxu hysterical. The ether-like substance was so close, and the feeling of wanting to seize it was stronger than ever. The desperate impulse had swallowed him up completely.

"Yes……"

Lingjiu's eyes returned to the chaos. Not only did Ujiaxu's instructions cut off her hesitation, but a strong call from that direction also boosted her pace.

The fast running figure passed directly by Ujiaxu. When Lingjiu replaced Ujiaxu as the person closest to Chaos, she also became the next target of attack.

As Ling Jiu crossed a barren flower bed, a series of incoming bullets splashed a series of dust and debris on the ground around her. The flying debris wiped away tiny sparks on Ling Jiu's exoskeleton armor, but Ling Jiu's forward figure did not stop because of this. The diffuser of the exoskeleton exhaled the sound of wind again. Ling Jiu, who suddenly accelerated, covered a distance of several meters in one step.

But she was already in an open square, and there was almost no cover around her.

"Zero Nine!"

It was basically hopeless to catch up with Lingjiu's speed. Hiiragi had to slow down his pace and came to Ujiaxu's side. He grabbed his collar and dragged him behind a nearby half-collapsed statue. There was a square shape under the statue. The tall base is enough to provide strong protection for two people.

"Why? Why did you let her take such a risk?!" After confirming the safety, Hiei Jing grabbed Ujiaxu's collar and asked fiercely. When she saw Ujiaxu, she did not hesitate to let Ling After Jiu's instruction to go into danger alone, she could no longer bear the scruples about her identity.

"You don't understand, you don't understand anything! Do you know how long I've been waiting for this day? Do you know the value of Zero Nine's creation? You know nothing at all!" Hiiragi's aura did not overwhelm Ujia. Xu was frightened, but the other party also stared with bloodshot eyes, disdainfully and excitedly emphasizing Hiiragi's ignorance, madness without guilt or reflection, and his natural behavior almost made Hiiragi pull out a gun and feed him One bullet.

But when her thoughts touched a certain word in Ujiaxu's words, a sudden emotion dispelled all the anger in her heart, leaving only deep and incomparable shock: "Being created"... What does this mean? ?Why use this kind of vocabulary to Ling Jiu?

Another continuous burst of gunfire gave her no time to reflect on its deeper meaning. She only had time to drop a roll of hemostatic bandage on Ujiaxu, and then looked out of the bunker to confirm the exact direction of the gunfire.

It's a mutant!

The figure of the building located outside the square confirmed the identity of the attacker. After seeing these humans taking action, they also became anxious. A dozen figures shot at Zero Nine and ran towards the square. Fortunately, their eyes only focused on Lingjiu, who was constantly getting closer to Chaos, and they did not pay any extra attention to the other two humans who had joined the team before.

Since there is no way to keep up with Ling Jiu to confirm the dangers that may be hidden in the chaos, then let's take a step back and help Ling Jiu eliminate these known dangers.

Hiiragi aimed his gun at the mutants and pulled the trigger.

Chapter 60 Ling Jiu’s amazing move

what is that?

Originally, she was following the order from Uncle Wu and moving closer to the front. However, the closer she got to the target in the order, the less subjective consciousness of executing the task in her mind became. The driving force for her approach was no longer the thought of executing the order, but the thought of executing the order. A faint instinctive desire from the heart.

Incomparably peaceful, quiet, and warm... On this battlefield filled with gunpowder smoke and blood, the aura emitted by the chaotic fluorescence is indeed so out of place. The chaos that is obviously full of weird elements is so... It makes people yearn for it. This feeling... is like... the time when my father accompanied me.

The closer you get, the more blurry your thoughts become, as if your soul is gradually leaving your body, drifting towards and immersed in unknown dreams.

No... No, we can't do this. I still have a mission... Ling Jiu's consciousness began to struggle, but just when such an idea emerged, a familiar phantom appeared in front of him. This completely eliminated Lingjiu's last resistance.

"Father..." I don't know if it was just a murmur in his mind or a murmur squeezed out of his throat, but it didn't matter.

The illusion in front of him opened his arms and embraced Lingjiu. In fact, there was no real touch, but it was enough to make Lingjiu willingly sink into the intoxicating deep pool with it.

Gradually forgetting the surrounding environment, his godless eyes lost focus and reflection, as silent as a lifeless stagnant pool. Lingjiu forgot everything, the danger of mutants blocking his side, and the presence of two high-risk people nearby. The monster is still fighting, but the body controlled only by instinct is still moving.

The skillful and vigorous movements to climb over any obstacle along the way, and the flexible dodge that seemed to understand the trajectory of all bullets made the mutant's blocking have no effect at all.

Ten meters...five meters...

Finally, this body brought her to the front of chaos. The close distance made her inner desire stronger. At this point, Lingjiu's heart was completely lost...

The hands that reached forward did not hesitate to reach into the unknown chaos. It was neither warm nor cold inside, as if they had penetrated into a void space that did not even exist in time. At this moment, the huge buzzing sound started from where Ling Jiu was. Passing towards the surroundings, the light pillar that had been extinguished bloomed again, almost engulfing the entire world in it.

Lingjiu didn't deliberately reach out to search inside, and the existence inside fell into her hands naturally.

The moment she touched the existence, the buzzing sound and the beam of light stopped abruptly, disappearing into the space without any warning, leaving no trace as if nothing had happened. Only Lingjiu lay quietly with his palms closed. The sphere similar to a glass bead confirmed the authenticity of what just happened.

This is... a seed.