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Chapter 220 Zombie Monster - Silizan
In 1944, about sixty years ago, during World War II.
Due to the differences in time and space, the historical details of the two worlds have subtle differences.
However, what they have in common is that Japan in this world was also one of the instigators of World War II, and it was equally ruthless in its pursuit of victory.
At the height of World War II.
At that time, Japan devoted all its national resources to building an I-400 class submarine-carrier.
According to limited records, the I-400 was the largest submarine during World War II and remained the largest submarine until the construction of nuclear-powered submarines in the 1960s.
It carries enough fuel to circle the Earth one and a half times, and is equipped with three M6A1 Seiran attack aircraft, theoretically enabling it to launch surprise attacks from any corner of the world.
But none of this matters.
Most importantly, the I-400 was created at the end of World War II.
In a desperate attempt to salvage the situation, Japan ordered the I-400 to carry a large number of biological weapons, intending to wage biological warfare on its own soil in the Americas.
To maintain secrecy, the military leadership referred to this desperate bacteriological warfare operation as "Operation PX."
The historical details of the two worlds took different paths at this point.
In Lu Xuan's previous life on Earth, due to a combination of factors including overall strategy, international public opinion, and fuel shortages, "Operation PX" was ultimately cancelled by the high command of the Japanese military.
Instead, there were backup plans to bomb cities such as San Francisco, Panama, Washington, or New York.
The plan to send submarine-launched aircraft to bomb the Panama Canal was ultimately adopted, which would prevent the U.S. Navy from transporting troops through the canal for several months.
On this planet today, "Operation PX" received full support from the military at the time and was loaded with fuel and ammunition and headed to the Pacific Ocean.
While the I-400 was passing through the South Pacific, they encountered a giant "sea lizard".
That "sea lizard" was a full sixty meters long, with its back covered in sharp spines, clearly a apex predator in the food chain.
Therefore, when this "sea lizard" saw I400 underwater, it instinctively treated it as prey and hunted it.
However, as an underwater aircraft carrier built by Japan with the full strength of the nation, the I-400 can be said to be the crystallization of the most cutting-edge technology of mankind at that time.
Under the barrage of I-400 torpedoes.
Even a monster as powerful as the "Sea Lizard" had to retreat temporarily.
However, the temporary retreat of the "sea lizard" does not mean the end of the danger; rather, it is the beginning of a series of perilous events.
As the overlord of the ocean, the "sea lizard" had never suffered such a loss since birth, so it was determined to tear the steel monster that had invaded its territory to pieces.
From initial harassment to later sneak attacks, the "Sea Lizard" gradually adapted to the torpedo attack pattern and began to pose a truly lethal threat to the I-400.
Left with no other choice, the I-400 used the bacterial bombs originally intended for attacking the Americas on the "Sea Lizard" ahead of schedule.
As expected, no matter how powerful the "sea lizard" was, it was still just a body of flesh and blood.
Faced with the terrifying biological and chemical weapon attack of the I-400, all it could do was wail in despair.
Watching helplessly as the azure sea turned pitch black...
Watching helplessly as my body rots away bit by bit...
Watching helplessly as the culprit who caused all this walked away so easily...
Anger and resentment filled the "sea lizard's" mind, but it was powerless to stop its life force from draining away.
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"According to the crew report of the I-400 at the time, the 'sea lizard' eventually sank to the depths of a trench in the South Pacific."
"The relevant organizations conducted a large-scale investigation and salvage operation afterward, but they were still unable to find the carcass of the 'sea lizard'."
After a slight pause, Zongfang continued.
"Before the body washed ashore, TPC had been treating the I-400 reports as a case of mass hysteria among the crew."
Perhaps it was to cover up the truth of what happened back then, or perhaps it was really just to treat the crew members' hysteria.
When Munakata used his connections with the Victory Team to conduct relevant investigations and interviews, the last surviving member of the I-400 crew was spending his remaining years peacefully in a mental sanatorium.
It was through the description of this eyewitness that Zong Fang dared to confirm that the remains of the monster before him were indeed the "sea lizard" from back then.
"So, that hole was actually the fatal wound caused by I-400 back then?"
I couldn't help but look at the neck of the huge corpse.
Even today, Lu Xuan can still clearly see a huge wound that is still oozing pus and rotting.
More than 90% of the stench that people can smell right now is coming from this huge wound.
"That's right, that's why the Victory Team called you here."
"Although various instruments have proven that these odors are not toxic, they are still wounds caused by bacterial bombs."
"Just in case, the body must be disposed of as soon as possible."
Nodding in understanding, Lu Xuan finally understood why the Victory Team had contacted Galvin Company immediately.
After all, when it comes to efficiency, there are few companies on Earth that can compare with the Galvin Group.
"Have you considered burning this body?"
After realizing the danger posed by the corpse, Lu Xuan suddenly became aware of another important issue.
Wouldn't it be easier to just burn the body instead of purifying and disinfecting it?
"That would be too much trouble, and there are also dissenting opinions within TPC."
Although Zong Fang didn't say it explicitly, Lu Xuan immediately understood the meaning behind his words.
Let's set aside whether the bacteria and viruses from back then could have been completely destroyed by fire.
If possible, there are still people within TPC who want to study the monster's corpse.
Therefore, burning the monster's corpse could only be considered a last resort.
"I probably understand."
Without asking any further questions, Lu Xuan looked at the enormous monster's corpse and couldn't help but start pondering.
The reason for the monster's resurrection in the original TV series is still unclear.
The only certainty is that this monster's corpse is definitely not as simple as it appears on the surface.
A fire might burn the monster's corpse, but it's more likely to awaken and resurrect it.
First, purify the various bacteria and toxins on this monster's corpse, and then consider other things.
Even if the monster does resurrect for some reason by then.
At the very least, in terms of lethality and disgust, it will definitely be much stronger than it is now.
Anyway, Lu Xuan didn't want to fight such a disgusting guy.
——Monthly Tickets/Recommendation Tickets——
Chapter 221 Biological Disasters
The sun was blazing, it was noon.
In the blink of an eye, several hours had passed since Lu Xuan arrived in Beichuan City.
When the subsequent armored purification vehicles arrived at the scene, they immediately transformed into fortress mode and began operations.
A tremendous roar of machinery echoed along the coastline, and the seawater and air contaminated by the monster's corpses recovered at a visible rate.
Even the monster corpses that were its source gradually became cleaner in the process.
The seaweed and mucus on the body surface were quickly washed away...
The decaying flesh began to regain its normal color...
Only the huge hole in its neck remained an unusual black, as if it were some kind of incurable curse.
At first, the people present did not take this situation seriously.
Because Gailwin's purification devices have already proven their power.
If even a heavily polluted sea can be cleaned up again, can't a mere wound be cleaned up?
However, it turned out that the wound was far more serious than they had imagined.
Not only can the black substance on this wound not be washed away.
Even the flesh that had been cleaned earlier was decaying again at an abnormal speed, emitting a foul stench.
More importantly, the newly emitted stench has already begun to exhibit aggressive characteristics.
The seawater and land bordering the enormous corpse looked as if they had been corroded by sulfuric acid, appearing riddled with holes.
The first to discover this situation was Xincheng, which had been closely monitoring the cleanup operation.
Next came the ordinary operators from Gailwin Corporation who arrived at the scene shortly afterward.
On the contrary, it was Zong Fang and Lu Xuan who were involved.
Because of discussions regarding confidentiality clauses and subsequent cooperation, I was unable to arrive at the scene immediately.
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"What? New cellular activity was detected in that wreckage?"
When Munakata rushed over, the surrounding area had already been placed under martial law.
TPC's fully armed personnel surrounded the monster's corpse, while Gailwin Corporation's ordinary employees were quickly evacuated from the scene.
Apart from the few mechanical fortresses still running the purification process, there was no other equipment operating at the scene.
Even the mechanical fortress with built-in nano-maintenance devices gradually showed signs of failing under the constant erosion of the black substance.
"Those black substances are alive..."
His gaze was fixed seriously on the black substance that was expanding as if it were alive.
Xincheng's intuition told him that the black substances were alive and were constantly evolving and regenerating.
“If possible, I suggest destroying those black substances directly.”
Although he knew his suggestion would definitely be rejected, Shinjo couldn't help but offer it anyway.
"No, this is not something that the Victory Team has the authority to decide."
The Victory Team is indeed responsible for investigating paranormal events worldwide.
However, the final decision on how to handle supernatural events must be submitted to the TPC for internal decision-making.
The GUTS team only has the right to use force to destroy supernatural events that threaten human lives.
While these black substances are indeed strange, they have clearly not yet reached the point where force can be used against them.
"By the way, what about that manager from Galvin Corporation?"
Looking in the direction Zongfang had come from, Shinjo asked with some curiosity.
Given Lu Xuan's public persona at the time, it's impossible that he would have ignored the existence of the black substance.
After all, these materials are damaging Gailvin's equipment.
It seems rather unreasonable that he, as the direct supervisor of this mission and a senior executive who highly values the company's honor, didn't come along to investigate.
"You mean Nikaido? It seems he had something come up and didn't make it."
Zong Fang was also somewhat puzzled about what Lu Xuan had gone to do, but he didn't have time to delve into it.
"Has the situation here been reported to the captain?"
He nodded affirmatively and immediately reported the situation to his superiors.
Unfortunately, because Asahi Shimbun reported on the battle between Ultraman Tiga and the Nine-Tailed Fox this morning, the GUTS team focused most of their attention on that battle.
In addition, Daigo, a core member, is on temporary leave, and Rena is lying in a hospital bed.
There simply aren't enough people to handle the situation here.
At the very least, the Victory team is unlikely to devote much energy to dealing with this matter until these black substances reveal their deadly danger.
"First, evacuate the residents of the nearby towns, and then raise the level of biological disaster to the next level."