Chapter 191 The Laboratory Of Uriah
Levi was the first to descend, securing the rope. It didn’t take much effort for Calista to follow suit. After approximately ten minutes, they reached the bottom. Levi ignited a glow stick, illuminating the entire space, including the corpse at his feet. The deceased was bald.
Upon inspection, Calista discovered that the unfortunate man hadn’t fallen victim to the virus; rather, he had met his end by striking his head against a rock. His face was unrecognizable after a series of tumbles. Yet, even in death, he had not relinquished his grip on a pitiful little wild rabbit, holding onto it even as he drew his last breath.
Calista hadn’t been emotionally stirred for a long time. Suddenly, she found herself somewhat distressed.
In her previous life, the Stafford family had been reduced to ruins. Benedict had been ruthlessly discarded after being used to the fullest. In the end, he was left with nothing but mountains of debt. As his life was nearing its end, he used his last bit of connections to sell his kidney for one hundred and fifty thousand. He entrusted the money to her, which allowed her to escape from Horington.
Though he had made many mistakes and misplaced his trust in numerous people, by the end, Calista found that she no longer harbored any resentment toward him. In this lifetime, she had certainly not caused him any harm.
“Leave one person to take him up there. The rest come with me.”
Calista moved forward. Her expression remained hidden beneath her mask, but her eyes sparkled with at vibrant light.
Rather than harboring resentment for the past, she preferred to dedicate her time to exacting revenge on her enemies. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Kallum had the power to imprison Sterling, ruin his reputation, and even drive him to bankruptcy. But what she wanted was his death–a miserable death and a death filled with despair.
In her previous life, he had infected her with the K Virus. In this life, she had meticulously crafted the perfect demise for Sterling.
She was willing to delegate almost anything to others, but when it came to the thrilling task of revenge, she absolutely refused to share the pleasure with anyone,
“Ms. Calista, please be careful. How about you walk behind me?”
Derek gave her a gentle tug.
Calista smiled. “It’s okay. You’re stronger. You can cover our rear while Levi takes the lead up front.”
“Sure.“
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Everyone who heard Calista’s words was somewhat frightened. This place was truly terrifying.
Calista speculated that it was for this reason that Uriah did not move his wealth away.
This place was already quite secluded, and the K Virus acted like a barrier. Anyone who came here carelessly would fall prey to it, making it a safe place to store resources.
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After passing through the stone cave, the group arrived at a winding tunnel.
A man of modest height, Elijah, stated, “This place appears to be a natural cave that has been modified.” He studied it meticulously, using equipment to conduct a test. “It was built a decade ago.”
Calista nodded. “The timing adds up too. This could be the treasure left behind by Uriah.”
Behind Uriah was a vast cult, a product of generations of indoctrination. He commanded a large group of
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nation, which led to the upheaval in Lostarla. Therefore, the fortune he left behind was likely no small.
sum.
Furthermore, he was an incredibly proud and cunning man. There was no way he would ever share his possessions with anyone else. If he had, Sterling wouldn’t have had a chance in his previous life, and
neither would Calista in this one.
An unpleasant odor wafted through the air. Although everyone was wearing gas masks, preventing them from detecting the smell, Calista’s senses were exceptionally keen. She quickly instructed everyone to step back and tossed a glow stick ahead. There, scattered on the ground, were several boxes, one of which was already open. Broken test tubes had fallen out from within. They were the source of the foul smell.
“Up ahead should be a laboratory. I never imagined that Uriah would have conducted his experiments here. I just don’t understand why it was abandoned.”
Upon hearing the word “laboratory,” everyone thought about the K Virus. They swiftly pulled out protective headgear from their backpacks, adding another layer of defense. Now, each person was wrapped up so tightly that not a single draft could get through. Only then did they proceed onward.
Sure enough, after walking for about five to six minutes, they came across a laboratory that had been converted from a stone chamber. It was filled with various equipment, different types of medicinal solutions, test tubes, electrical appliances, as well as a plethora of documents and books.
More importantly, there were quite a few completely decayed bodies on the ground, covered in blue moss.
Even the walls were covered in this peculiar moss, which shimmered under the glow of the fluorescent light.
The scene before them was akin to something straight out of a horror movie. However, when Levi glanced. at Calista, he saw not a trace of fear in her eyes.
“What is this?”
Someone had the urge to touch those patches of moss.
“Don’t touch it. That’s a crystallization of the K Virus, not actual moss.”
As soon as Calista spoke, everyone tensed up, keeping a wide berth from those blue objects.
The concentration of the K Virus here had grown so intense that it could practically crystallize.
Had they not been well–trained, most people would have been scared off a long time ago.
Although they were tightly wrapped up, they still held their breath subconsciously, fearing that breathing too much might expose them to illness.
Calista felt somewhat relieved. Thankfully, before they entered, they had fully prepared themselves, opting for the latest generation of precision protective suits from Danontand. They were lightweight yet secure. Otherwise, a regular projective suit might not have been able to withstand the harsh conditions of the deadly terrain.
“It seems this place was abandoned likely due to the explosion of the K Virus incubator. The inhalation of an excessive amount of the
virus could cause a fatal fever within ten minutes. In such a heavily infected environment, I fear that even breathing and contact could lead to transmission.”
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