Chen Gu set his sights on one of the "Electric Charge Controllers," a Third Energy Level individual. His ntal tentacles spread out and silently wrapped around the man's head.
The Sixth Energy Level "Brain Domain Hacker" faced off against the Third Energy Level "Electric Charge Controller." The latter emitted a series of electric sparks, catching the attention of another professional up ahead. He turned back and asked, "What's wrong?"
He was a "Kinetic Courier," also a Third Energy Level.
In a place like Empire River Star, a Third Energy Level professional was already considered quite the "big shot." The Digital Group had really gone all out this ti; even their underlings were Third Energy Level.
The "Electric Charge Controller" twisted his body unnaturally and said, "Just so aftereffects of using my abilities. Nothing serious now."
He shook his hands, and the electric light at his fingertips slowly extinguished.
The professional ahead shrugged, not thinking much of it, and the two returned to the general manager's office.
This was the only lit place in the entire movie theater. Even so, only a single desk lamp was on, its dim light casting the enormous silhouettes of the few people standing in the vast, empty space onto the walls.
When the two professionals who had been outside ca in, a tall, shadowy figure next to the lamp was looking at so information in his hands. Sensing their return, he asked without lifting his head, "How are things out front?"
The "Kinetic Courier" replied with a smile, "Nothing to worry about. Although they ca on strong, I think it was just a feint to test our strength and resolve."
The "Electric Charge Controller" remained silent.
The leader casually put away the information, looked at everyone, and said, "The incubation process needs another two hours."
"The higher-ups have sent word. The Special Action Squad only sent two small fry; the real force must still be on Capital Star."
"So, congratulations to us! This operation has made us the main force!"
A look of great joy appeared on everyone's faces. The "Electric Charge Controller" also hurriedly adopted the sa expression, but his control was still not very smooth, making it appear sowhat stiff.
In the surrounding darkness, this small flaw went unnoticed.
One mber couldn't help asking, "When this is all over and rewards are distributed, is there a chance we'll be granted a 'Digital'?"
It wasn't just him; all the mbers looked expectantly at the leader. This ti, the "Electric Charge Controller" managed his expression much more smoothly; it looked more genuine than a real person's.
The leader said indifferently, "Don't forget our oath. Carry out the mission earnestly, and what is ant to be will naturally co to pass."
The leader hadn't outright denied it, and the mbers felt even more enthusiastic.
The "Kinetic Courier" took the initiative and said, "I'll check the periter. Don't let those dogs sneak in."
The "Electric Charge Controller" also spoke up, "I'll check the screening halls and make sure there are no accidents."
The leader was pleased with everyone's proactive attitude and nodded. "Good. Off you go, and be careful."
In a corner of this large office lay a group of people, headed by two special agents, with the rest being mbers of the action team—people from the local branch.
Unlike the audience mbers, they were in a deep coma.
From beginning to end, the "Electric Charge Controller" never once looked at them.
After leaving the office, the "Electric Charge Controller" loyally patrolled the screening halls, while Chen Gu, hidden in the shadows, continuously sent out ssages.
"Currently, we know of seven professionals. The leader is at least Sixth Energy Level, possibly Seventh Energy Level; his profession is unknown."
"Our plan has successfully deceived the Digital Group. This place has beco their main operational target."
"Their operation this ti is likely not just for revenge; they have ulterior motives."
"They're 'incubating' sothing; only the leader knows what. The 'Electric Charge Controller' (whose mind I'm in) participated in the whole plan. These people are just followers of Number 11. They've injected sothing into the audience mbers' bodies, using them as human incubators!"
During the 'Electric Charge Controller's' patrol, Chen Gu used a "Radiation Field" stored within his "Secret Nest" to thoroughly investigate the condition inside the audience mbers' bodies.
When Chen Gu first entered the theater, he had used the "Radiation Field" to investigate the general surroundings and hadn't deeply examined the people's bodies.
Now that he "inspected" them more closely, a surge of fury rose from his heart to his head, nearly causing his breathing to beco erratic and expose his presence!
Inside each audience mber's body, a parasitic egg was hidden!
The eggs clung near the heart, drawing nutrients from the bloodstream with each heartbeat.
The incubation stage of the eggs varied; those in stronger individuals were developing more quickly.
The larvae resembled spiders dragging long tails, with two mantis-like scythes for forelimbs extending from their heads.
The larvae's bodies were covered in countless slender, whip-like cilia that had burrowed into the host's internal organs to absorb nutrients.
Chen Gu had never seen such peculiar insects before. They weren't even listed in the secret military archives and were likely a covert creation of the Digital Group.
This indicated that the Digital Group was indeed utterly ruthless and unscrupulous in pursuing its goals.
Don't they worry that such experints could spiral out of control and doom all of humanity?
Chen Gu quickly forced himself to calm down. It seed the larvae had not yet reached full maturity. Although the audience mbers were unknowingly weakened from being "drained" of their vitality, prompt surgery to remove the larvae could still save their lives.
What should I do? Chen Gu quickly pondered. A large-scale raid might provoke the Digital Group to activate so hidden chanism that could accelerate the larvae's growth or cause them to burst out directly from their hosts.
The key is a decisive strike—to eliminate all the culprits as quickly as possible, leaving them no opportunity to execute any potential hidden contingency plans.
But... are these all the culprits there are? The ones I've seen?
According to the "Electric Charge Controller's" mories, these were indeed the only individuals involved. However, Chen Gu dared not take the risk. Given the Digital Group's cunning, they would hardly let a low-level follower like this "Electric Charge Controller" know the full extent of their operation.
I still need to find a way to confirm things. At the very least, I must figure out the leader's actual Profession. Also, when the two professionals from the local branch charged in, who was it that subdued them so silently?
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