Chapter 70: Quickly Inform King to Save You All
The A City No. 3 Shelter.
Tens of thousands of people crowded inside, some sitting on the ground, some pacing anxiously, some sitting in dazed worry. All sorts of human conditions were on display, and the predominant sound of chatter and noise made the shelter seem incredibly chaotic.
Amidst the din, an elegant classical music permeated the air, calming the people's tense nerves.
The Hero Association staff member stationed here held a megaphone and loudly announced, "Citizens, please rest assured! This shelter was constructed with massive investment from the Hero Association. Its craftsmanship incorporates ultra-modern scientific and technological techniques, making it a super fortress designed to protect humanity!"
Her clear voice attracted the attention of the citizens who had come to seek refuge.
She continued, proudly introducing the shelter's technological prowess: "The outer layer of the shelter, through special treatment, can withstand extremely high temperatures. Even if molten lava spills on it, it cannot be destroyed. More importantly, this special outer layer can absorb any type of attack; whether from tanks or missiles, nothing can destroy this specially fortified bronze wall and iron barrier!"
After her introduction of the shelter, the citizens' anxious minds finally relaxed. With such a powerful fortress, even a Demon-level Mysterious Being shouldn't be able to break through, right?
"Among the various structures of the shelter, the entrance is equipped with a biological monitoring system. Only humans can pass safely; even if a Mysterious Being transforms into a human, it will be identified. The liquid sprayed from the ceiling is a mist beneficial to human health, and the soothing classical music will help your mind and body relax, alleviating everyone's psychological pressure."
"During the construction of this shelter, the Hero Association considered all aspects, installing various systems and structures. From the outside to the inside, there isn't a single flaw; this is true perfection. This third shelter is a flawless super fortress. Before the Mysterious Beings are eliminated by the heroes, everyone please stay here with peace of mind. It is absolutely safe here."
The staff member enthusiastically promoted the shelter's sturdiness and safety, reassuring the worried citizens and dispelling their concerns and doubts.
After her speech, people finally relaxed completely. Smiles bloomed on their tense faces, and they began chatting and laughing with friends and family, no longer overly worried about the Mysterious Being disaster outside.
*Aren't there heroes? We just need to wait for the heroes to eliminate the Mysterious Beings, and everything will be fine.*
Their thoughts were surprisingly uniform.
*Rumble!*
However, just as they were optimistically thinking that the Mysterious Beings would soon be eliminated by powerful heroes, the "bronze wall and iron barrier" of the shelter suddenly burst open, creating a huge, ten-meter-high hole, and a heavily injured figure slammed violently onto the ground.
*Hiss~*
Puri-Puri Prisoner's body slid for over a dozen meters across the shelter's floor before finally stopping. His bare body was covered in clusters of black, bruised wounds, a shocking sight. Even more tragically, under the heavy blows, his entire body was swollen, resembling a fat pig, having lost all human form. Even his mother probably wouldn't recognize him.
The citizens inside the shelter stared blankly at the huge hole in the "bronze wall and iron barrier." Their gazes shifted from Puri-Puri Prisoner to the staff member. *Lady staff member, is this what you called a bronze wall and iron barrier? You said it could absorb any type of attack? You said it was flawless? Can you explain what the hell that huge hole is? Are you... messing with us?*
The staff member likewise looked at the big hole in the shelter's wall in astonishment, her mouth agape. She stammered, "We... we considered all kinds of attacks. There were energy attacks, missile attacks, and even sword attacks, but... but we never considered a flesh projectile attack..."
She was clearly subconsciously defending the Hero Association. Normally, an iron wall that could withstand missile attacks shouldn't fail against physical attacks like punches, right? However, this was an unreasonable world. Some people's physical attacks were shockingly abnormal, so breaking through the shelter's small wall was naturally not an issue.
In fact, there had never been any data indicating that the shelter could withstand a Demon-level Mysterious Being's attack; it was all just propaganda from the Hero Association.
*Roar!*
Just as the citizens were collectively silent and stunned, a gigantic beast's roar from outside the hole startled them awake.
"The Mysterious Beings are here, everyone run!"
"Mama, save me~"
"Don't push me, there's no way out ahead!"
The citizens shrieked, swirling like ants in a hot pot, running in panic. But then, they suddenly discovered that the shelter had no other exits; all exits were sealed shut.
"Staff member, quickly open the exit! I don't want to die!"
"Hurry, hurry and open the exit! The Mysterious Beings are about to rush in, hurry and escape!"
The staff member looked at the enraged citizens, taking a few steps back in fright, and said with a crying face, "I... I can't open it either. Once this shelter's defense system is activated, all exits automatically close and seal. So, it's impossible to go out through the exits, unless... unless Headquarters deactivates the defense system, otherwise... otherwise, we simply cannot get out."
"Then what are you waiting for?! Quickly inform the Hero Association Headquarters to deactivate the defense system!"
"Yes, yes, I'll make the call right away."
The staff member nervously and frantically dialed Headquarters.
*Rumble!*
However, at this moment, a savage giant, over ten meters tall, suddenly crashed through the hole – the Tyrant Dragon!
Hammond looked at the terrified citizens, smiling faintly: "Haha, my former brethren, are you happy?"
*Happy my ass!*
The citizens simultaneously thought the same thing. They stared in horror at Hammond, who was like a small mountain, unconsciously retreating to the wall furthest from him.
"Don't be afraid, I have no interest in harming you." Hammond sat down with a thud, shaking the shelter. He twisted his neck, smiled, and said as if chatting with old friends, "Oh, I'm old now, I can't be too active. My whole body is tired, and all my old ailments are acting up. Oh right, you guys help me inform King, tell him to come quickly. Just say I'll wait for him for three hours. If he's a minute late, this place will become... hell!"
He casually uttered terrifying words, scaring the citizens into trembling.
*Crack!*
At this moment, Puri-Puri Prisoner, who had originally fallen, shakily stood up. His whole body was soft and wobbly like noodles. *How could I... how could I fall so easily?!*
He glanced at the terrified men, a pang of pain in his heart. He bit his teeth, roughly wiped the blood from his face. *These men are waiting for me to save them. How... how could I fall?!*
He struggled to straighten his swollen body, panting heavily, and glared at Hammond, "I will never... never allow you to hurt my lovely men..."
"Hmph, still able to stand up? A stubborn little fellow, but..."
Hammond lowered his head to look at the swaying Puri-Puri Prisoner. He pouted, "I, an old man, don't have that much time to fuss with rude deviants like you. You should... quietly lie down!"
As his words fell, his thick tail swept across, fiercely striking the already helpless Puri-Puri Prisoner towards the wall. With a heavy thud, Puri-Puri Prisoner's body dented the iron wall, embedding him in it.
"I... I'm too weak?!"
He twitched a few times, gradually quieted, and fainted. *Men, I'm sorry, I... couldn't protect you well...*
"Look, I, an old man, added a nice decoration to your shelter! You should thank me well. So, as a return, quickly inform King to save you all. Otherwise, I, an old man, might not be able to resist killing all of you for dinner."
"Quick, who can inform Mr. King?"
"Mr. King, please come and save us."
"Only Mr. King can save us now."
The panicking and terrified citizens seemed to grasp at their last straw, trying every possible way to inform King to come and eliminate the Mysterious Being, rescuing them from hell.
(end of chapter)