Underworld Player Chapter 14 - The Scientific Way to Fight

-Marina City University-

"Talk to me, Xuans. Can you detect any SE*?" asked the youth with a tattoo on his wrist that resembled the Bluetooth symbol. He was chewing a piece of gum as he surveyed the school building before him, and had aimed the question at someone behind him without looking back.

"Yes, but it's weak," came the reply. "Unable to pinpoint location of anomaly, but all five missing persons should still be alive."

The youth called Xuans—Wang Xuan—had a thin, frail physique but his eyes had a lively, intelligent look about them. He pocketed the device he had been using and turned to the tattooed youth with some excitement.

"What's our next move, Leader? Split up to search for clues?"

"Rookies are all the same. This isn't a game, you know," scoffed the third member of the squad, a young man who had his arms crossed, looking bored as he leaned against the car. "No matter what kind of anomaly you're up against, splitting up is the absolute dumbest move there is. Do what you like but don't drag me into your suicide mission."

The leader, Wu Hua, turned back with a frown and barked a reprimand. "Enough, Qiang. Everyone starts somewhere. We're a team, no good tearing each other down."

"Tch..."

Realizing that he had asked for it this time, Xu Qiang turned aside sullenly, suddenly seeming interested in the weeds growing by the roadside.

These three were clearly in a squad together, but their relationship was not as close as one might expect.

"Keep your wits about you, or it'll mean our downfall," said the squad leader. "Don't underestimate the enemy, even if they look weak. Have you all read the brief?" He paused to spit out the well-chewed piece of gum, and it flew perfectly into a nearby trash can.

In a serious tone, he continued, "Even if this is a small training mission, anyone who lets their guard down is in for a gruesome end. Alright, listen up! Here's what we're doing. Xuans—"

Before the leader could finish, Wang Xuan said in a fierce whisper, "Leader, anomaly detected on the upper floors!"

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