Chapter 18: Deep Into the Primeval Forest

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The leader did not believe that such a thing could happen and sent his men to dig further into the tunnel.

The conclusion was the route indeed extended to Crocodile Lake.

However, it was not just that. The tunnel was divided into several unknown directions.

The leader’s expression could not be seen.

However, the eyes of the experimental staff were shining brightly.

This was a perfect experimental subject.

Such patience and intelligence made one shudder.

The experimental staff concluded that Elrond should have dozens of chances to escape since he dug such a long tunnel in the past six months.

However, Zero did not do so.

It was because the chances of escaping were not high.

He chose to escape only after Helen left the experimental base.

At this moment, the expressions of the experimental staff were overcast.

Zero’s existence was a challenge for all experimental subjects.

The experimental base’s original intention was for Zero to become the commander for all the experimental subjects.

However, when they found out that Zero was a fool, all the experimental subjects were very excited. Everyone wanted to bully this fool.

Things were different now. Zero had become so powerful.

He was difficult to deal with, and it had attracted the leader and researchers’ interest.

How would the other experimental subjects not feel jealous?

Their loyalty to the leader and the New Life Organization was close to that of a fool.

They were concerned about who the leader liked or paid attention to.

Therefore, they could not tolerate any other experimental subjects to stand above them. That person used to be One, but now he was Zero.

The leader thought of something. “Oh right, before we investigate the hidden risks of the brainwashing strengthening drug, we should suspend all the experiments and perform another round of brainwashing on all existing experimental subjects.

“I don’t want another uncontrollable element to happen again.”

At this moment, Two stood up and said, “Leader, I’m willing to lead a team to hunt down Zero!”

The leader looked at him coldly. “Can you do it?”

“I promise to complete the mission. Leader, please dispatch Ten to come with me.”

When they heard Ten’s name, all the experimental staff sucked in a breath of cold air.

The leader’s eyes also lit up and said, “Okay, bring Zero back, no matter if he is dead or alive.”

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In the endless primeval forest, a disheveled man trudged slowly.

This person was none other than Elrond.

He was well aware of New Life Organization’s influence and power in this world.

So, he had no choice but to go deep into the primeval forest.

He started to run in the forest.

He was not physically tired but mentally tired.

The Voyage world was far more terrifying than what he had imagined, especially the forested areas, where terrifying existences could be found.

No matter if they were warriors, aura awakeners, or mechanics, it would turn out to be a battle of life and death if they encountered intelligent wild beasts.

In Voyage’s history, there were many examples of intelligent creatures attacking human cities.

Some creatures were as terrifying as Godzilla in the movie, which he had seen in his previous life.

It swept half of the entire city away in one breath.

This kind of terrifying creature was hiding in the depths of this primeval forest.

For the past few days, he had to pick the place where he slept carefully.

He spent so much effort and the last six months to escape. So Elrond did not want to die in this primeval forest.

The mosquitoes in this forest were even more powerful.

He would wear his mecha even when he slept. But the mosquitoes used their mouthparts and penetrated through his metal armor to suck his blood.

The mosquitoes were scary.

“Phew— I was careless. When will I be able to walk out of this forest?”

Just at this moment, a campsite appeared in the far distance. It was made of wood, cement, and waste metal and propped up by railings.

This was the simplest measure that one could use to defend against wild beasts.

It was clearly the nomads’ unyielding rule.

Elrond was overjoyed. He could not wait and run towards the tribe.