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The lighthouse's control room.
Lin Yuan sat in a chair, looking at the city defense troops who were on high alert, and shrugged helplessly.
"I'm not a Devouring Beast, why make such a big fuss?"
After Mark was taken away, Lin Yuan was escorted here by the city defense army.
He never put down his gun the entire time.
City defense captain Senger frowned: "This is the city lord's order."
He didn't know why the city lord did this.
While defeating Sharif unscathed is somewhat risky, it shouldn't warrant such a large-scale mobilization.
That's not all; they can't search people's bodies and must keep their distance at all times.
"You've been standing for so long, aren't you tired?"
Lin Yuan lay on the chair, his hands in his pockets, looking somewhat bored.
He was completely vulnerable, utterly defenseless...
City defense captain Sengge stared intently at Lin Yuan. If someone were to fire now, he would be riddled with bullets!
What exactly are this guy's abilities?
Suddenly, a gunshot rang out.
Everyone on the field was startled.
"You bastard, who the hell told you to shoot!"
Seng glared angrily at the city defense soldiers who had fired their guns.
"No, it was an accidental discharge," the city defense soldier replied somewhat nervously.
He suddenly widened his eyes and looked in Lin Yuan's direction: "Oh my god!"
The other city defense soldiers also showed expressions of shock.
"What are you doing, making such a fuss?"
Senger frowned, followed the gaze, and immediately showed an expression of disbelief.
Lin Yuan had stood up at some point, still holding a dagger in his hand.
There were two bullet fragments on the ground, with cut marks on them.
The bullet was actually split in two!
Everyone was so frightened that they took a step back, almost losing their grip on their guns.
Lin Yuan smiled knowingly and slowly sat back down in his chair.
"I'll let you go this time, but next time it won't be bullets that get split open."
Senge felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy, swallowed hard, and found that his heart was filled with the relief of surviving a disaster.
Is this guy really the same species as humans?
It seems even more dangerous than the Devouring Beast.
While it might not be possible to kill all the city defense troops on the field, killing him at this distance would probably not be difficult.
"It's terrible! The city lord has fallen ill! Quickly, bring the emergency medical equipment! Hurry!"
Upon hearing the hurried footsteps of the medical staff, everyone's expression changed, and they looked out the window.
Lin Yuan's heart stirred.
According to the plot of the previous life, Lord Morgan and Mark argued in the court. When Mark proposed to go on a long journey, Morgan suddenly suffered a heart attack.
Of course, there might be a reason why Charles was secretly manipulating things behind the scenes.
However, given the current drug shortage in the Lighthouse, an outbreak is only a matter of time.
In order to change the three laws of the Lighthouse and to save the old city lord, Mark must risk going to the ecologically dense area.
After that, he will have his throat cut by 4068, and then be possessed by the spinal worm, becoming an eco-chimera, also known as the beast Mark.
This matter will have a significant impact on future developments, and intervention is necessary.
Lin Yuan stood up, and the surrounding city defense troops were on high alert.
"What do you want to do!"
Seng shouted, his voice sharp but his tone weak.
The surrounding city defense troops felt a little uneasy.
"I don't want to kill you."
Lin Yuan said calmly, "However, that shot just now was your last chance."
The city's defense forces were few and far between; in such a confined space, killing them all wouldn't be difficult.
"you......!"
Seng's gun trembled slightly, and he dared not pull the trigger.
No one else dared to make any rash moves.
"Release 4077."
The commander-in-chief of the city's defense forces walked over and addressed the crowd.
They lowered their guns with a sigh of relief, having breathed a sigh of relief.
There are only so many contribution points each month, no need to risk your life.
Seng's expression changed: "Victor, but the city lord...!"
"These were Lord Morgan's last words before he fell into a coma. Are you trying to disobey orders?"
Victor gave a cold shout.
Seng opened his mouth, then lowered his head in frustration.
Victor then walked up to Lin Yuan, a complex look in his eyes, paused, and said:
"Captain Mark needs to speak with you."
Chapter 22 Ecologically Dense Area
"Thank you for your hospitality, there's no need to keep me here."
Lin Yuan looked at the group of city defense soldiers, revealing his white teeth, and swaggered out the door under the unwilling gaze of the city defense soldier captain.
Mark was already waiting there.
Seeing Lin Yuan come out, he said in a deep voice:
"Lord Morgan is critically ill. Last time, he encountered the turbulent layer while trying to pick us up and lost some medicine. Now, we are short of medicine resources and need to go to the ecologically dense area to get medicine. I hope you can come with us."
"However, if you feel..."
"Okay, just prepare my modified gravity body."
Lin Yuan smiled. How could he not go if there were monsters to kill?
Mark was stunned for a moment.
He didn't expect Lin Yuan to agree so quickly.
Regardless, this is a good thing.
Lin Yuan's strength had reached an astonishing level, so much so that even he couldn't see through it.
Moreover, it can effectively kill Devouring Beasts.
With him around, the hunters have an extra layer of protection.
“However… Captain Mark, after we solve these problems, you’ll have to come with me to the surface to carry out the plan to find humans.”
"If necessary, we must be prepared to give up the position of city lord."
Lin Yuan's expression was serious.
Mark is not suited to be the city lord; this responsibility would only restrict him.
They may also get caught up in a power struggle with Charles.
After all, Charles is unlikely to let the matter rest now that he has been deprived of his position as city lord.
Moreover, Mark is also key to the future offensive plan.
As the lord of the lighthouse, he can no longer easily venture to the ground as before.
Perhaps, when the time comes, handing over the position of city lord to someone else would be a better choice.
"Okay, I promise you."
Mark hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly.
“Just as you said, the lighthouses of today are not the future of mankind. The real hope should rise from the ground. I must go there no matter what.”
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Inside the ordnance preparation room.
The hunters were organizing their equipment.
They had never entered an area with dense ecosystems before, and this would be their most dangerous mission yet.
Many newcomers were incredibly nervous, some even unable to load the magazine steadily.
But this mission carries the hope of changing the lighthouse.
Whether it was to follow in Captain Mark's footsteps or for their own ideals and beliefs, they went without hesitation.
Lin Yuan gave them a deep look and then walked to the newly modified gravity body.
Compared to the traditional Gravity Shark, this Gravity Shark has fewer defensive modules, making it look more agile and flexible, with a streamlined aesthetic.
The weapon in his hand was an electromagnetic longsword, similar in appearance to the Tang Dynasty's horizontal sword.
"This was all modified according to your requirements. The gravity body only recently passed safety testing. Young man, do you need to get used to it first?"
Jessica, the head of the research department, has a gentle, soothing voice, and even her work clothes accentuate her enviable figure and curves.
"That works, but time is tight, a few minutes will be enough."
Lin Yuan patted the gravity vehicle with satisfaction, then lightly leaped into the cockpit.
"A few minutes isn't enough!"
Jessica tilted her head back alluringly, gently stroking his body with her hand, her eyes sparkling.
She heard that Lin Yuan had stormed the Dawn Hall and defeated Shalif in a one-on-one duel, and the entire city defense force hadn't dared to touch him.
Their strength is undoubtedly formidable.
I just don't know how strong they are in other areas.
"If we get back from retrieving the medicine this time, and there really is a place on Earth where humans live, how about we go there together to explore the mysteries of life?"
"I promise you'll feel very comfortable~"
Lin Yuan quickly piloted his gravity body back a few steps, breaking out in a cold sweat, feeling as if an invisible flag had been planted on his body.
"Never make such a prediction!"
After saying things like "We'll do this or that when you come back," they usually never actually come back and end up getting killed off.
We have no grudges against each other, why would you want to harm me?
"Hmph, you really have no sense of romance."
Jessica gave Lin Yuan a coquettish look:
"Be more serious this time. I've brought out all my best gear this time, so don't embarrass me."
"Don't worry, I'll make the blood of the Devouring Beasts on the ground flow like rivers."
Lin Yuan felt a surge of excitement as he piloted the gravity body and tried wielding the electromagnetic longsword, causing a blue electromagnetic blade to glow.