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Chapter 331: Deep into Danger
‘That's also the most dangerous place!’ Aqualad said seriously. ‘The fact that the other party placed that Plan at the deepest part of the Research Institute is enough to prove its importance.’
‘I don’t think just the few of us can get out of there unscathed.’
Aqualad's words made a lot of sense. Unlike XLR8 (Alien) who remained unmoved, Kid Flash was already wavering. After all, the visual impact of those Genetically Modified Being was real. Although Kid Flash was not afraid of danger, knowing that the disparity in forces was so great and still going forward was not bravery.
‘Maybe we should just honestly go back.’ Kid Flash suggested.
‘I think so too.’ Megan's voice also sounded at this time. ‘I feel like I'm about to be exposed. If you guys don't come back, Mr. Yang Le will definitely find out.’
‘Robin, you're not taking us to complete a Mission, you're taking us to die.’
Faced with Wally and Megan's persuasion and Aqualad's reprimand, Robin was silent for a while before responding.
‘Maybe you're right.’ Robin took out the Microcomputer and plugged it into the Elevator again. It seemed he was persuaded by Aqualad.
Aqualad breathed a sigh of relief. If Robin still didn't listen to advice, he might have to use force to take him away. Aqualad also secretly glanced at XLR8 (Alien). The latter had witnessed the whole process but remained silent. It was more like, since entering Cadmus Labs, the other party had become even more silent.
Aqualad didn't delve into this. After all, they had only known each other for less than two days, and they weren't really familiar with each other yet. Aqualad thought that maybe XLR8 (Alien) was just this silent when on a Mission.
‘Crap!’ Robin's anxious voice suddenly sounded.
‘What happened?’ Kid Flash asked immediately.
‘I can't hack into the Elevator's Operating System.’ Robin frowned. ‘Someone has locked the Elevator's Operating System. The Elevator can now only descend to Floor Fifty-Two Below.’
‘It seems the other side wants to create a Trapped Situation.’ XLR8 (Alien) said abruptly. ‘I bet as soon as we open the Door, there will be many Genetically Modified Being waiting for us.’
Everyone fell silent. XLR8 (Alien)'s words seemed reasonable to them. As for the idea that Robin was pretending he couldn't hack in, any smart person wouldn't think in that direction.
‘Megan, notify Mr. Yang Le. Everyone else, prepare for battle.’ Aqualad drew out the Aquapack from his back. The others also began to check their Equipment, preparing for a desperate fight.
No one blamed Robin. At this time, blaming each other was the most useless thing to do. It was better to find a Method to break the situation, or to hold on until Guardian arrived on the scene.
The Floor Display changed bit by bit, and soon they arrived at the deepest part of Cadmus Labs, Floor Fifty-Two Below. Everyone was on high Alert, preparing to face the hard fight ahead.
Accompanied by a ding, the Elevator Door slowly opened. Everyone rushed out of the Elevator immediately, to prevent being trapped in the Elevator. But unexpectedly, there was no Monster Army waiting for them outside the Elevator Door. Apart from the deep red Tunnel and some Lighting Facilities, there was nothing else.
Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for a moment. Holding the Weapons in their hands was awkward, and putting them back was also awkward.
‘What should we do now?’ Kid Flash scratched his head. ‘Are we going back?’
Robin turned his head to look at the Elevator and said, ‘Then we may have to wait for the next Elevator.’
Everyone turned back and found that the Elevator Door had closed at some point. Looking at the Floor Display again, it was clear that the Elevator had now been called up and had already left Floor Fifty-Two Below.
‘Let's go find Project Kr.’ XLR8 (Alien) said abruptly. ‘Since there's no turning back, we might as well get the Business at hand done first. Anyway, staying here is useless. I don't think the people coming out of the Elevator later will let us take the Elevator back.’
Robin and Kid Flash didn't speak, both looking at Aqualad. At some point, the other party had become the Leader of this Team.
Aqualad thought for a moment and said, ‘Okay, let's continue forward. Even if it's just to buy some Time, it's good.’
Under Aqualad's command, everyone advanced while staying Alert, but they soon stopped because a Forked Road appeared in front of them.
‘Strange Road Number One, Strange Road Number Two.’ Wally pointed to the two roads in front of him respectively. ‘Which one should we take now?’
Before everyone could make a decision, a Genetically Modified Being walked out of the road on the left. This Genetically Modified Being was different from the ones they had seen before. He was not naked like his Kin, but wore a white outfit that looked like a Surgical Gown.
“Stop!”
The White-Clothed Mutant raised his Right Hand. His slender Horns, far exceeding those of other mutants of his Kin, glowed red. The Debris in the Corner floated up at the same time, flying towards the Young Justice League at an extremely fast Speed.
“Run!” Aqualad shouted, taking the lead and running towards the Forked Road on the right. After all, the road on the left was blocked by the Genetically Modified Being. Who knew if there were other mutants over there? At this time, the empty right side was undoubtedly the best Choice.
The other members of the Young Justice League also followed and ran to the right. Strangely, the White-Clothed Mutant did not chase after them, but only used Telekinesis to control the Debris to smash at everyone. Smashing around, not only did he not hit anyone, but he also made the ground a mess with no place to stand.
At this time, Guardian ran over with a group of Claw Mutant, escorting a Researcher in a Lab Coat. The Researcher calmed his breath and asked.
“Where are those kids?”
“They went towards Project Kr..” The White-Clothed Mutant pointed to the road on the right. “I'm only one person, I can't stop them.”
“Useless thing.” The Researcher cursed fiercely. After cursing, he stopped looking at the White-Clothed Mutant and continued to chase after them with Guardian and the remaining mutants.
Watching the group gradually disappear from sight, a trace of indescribable complex Emotion flashed in the red eyes of the White-Clothed Mutant. He stayed for a moment before following unhurriedly.
Among the fleeing group, Kid Flash took the lead. He quickly saw an opened heavy Metal Security Door. A Dark-Skinned Female Researcher walked out from inside, holding a Notebook in her hand and writing as she walked.
“Excuse me!” Kid Flash moved the female Researcher aside before she could react. Seeing the Metal Door slowly closing, Kid Flash immediately pulled out a heavy Metal Building Material from the Building Materials piled up beside him and wedged it between the Doors that were about to close.
“Hurry!” Kid Flash waved at the people behind him. He led everyone to the front before squeezing through the Door. The others followed suit and squeezed in.
Unlike the Tunnel outside which was obviously still under construction, inside the Security Door was a Laboratory that had already been built. In the center of the Room, there was an opaque Glass Jar as tall as a person. In front of the Glass Jar, there were also many Instruments.
(End of Chapter)
‘That's also the most dangerous place!’ Aqualad said seriously. ‘The fact that the other party placed that Plan at the deepest part of the Research Institute is enough to prove its importance.’
‘I don’t think just the few of us can get out of there unscathed.’
Aqualad's words made a lot of sense. Unlike XLR8 (Alien) who remained unmoved, Kid Flash was already wavering. After all, the visual impact of those Genetically Modified Being was real. Although Kid Flash was not afraid of danger, knowing that the disparity in forces was so great and still going forward was not bravery.
‘Maybe we should just honestly go back.’ Kid Flash suggested.
‘I think so too.’ Megan's voice also sounded at this time. ‘I feel like I'm about to be exposed. If you guys don't come back, Mr. Yang Le will definitely find out.’
‘Robin, you're not taking us to complete a Mission, you're taking us to die.’
Faced with Wally and Megan's persuasion and Aqualad's reprimand, Robin was silent for a while before responding.
‘Maybe you're right.’ Robin took out the Microcomputer and plugged it into the Elevator again. It seemed he was persuaded by Aqualad.
Aqualad breathed a sigh of relief. If Robin still didn't listen to advice, he might have to use force to take him away. Aqualad also secretly glanced at XLR8 (Alien). The latter had witnessed the whole process but remained silent. It was more like, since entering Cadmus Labs, the other party had become even more silent.
Aqualad didn't delve into this. After all, they had only known each other for less than two days, and they weren't really familiar with each other yet. Aqualad thought that maybe XLR8 (Alien) was just this silent when on a Mission.
‘Crap!’ Robin's anxious voice suddenly sounded.
‘What happened?’ Kid Flash asked immediately.
‘I can't hack into the Elevator's Operating System.’ Robin frowned. ‘Someone has locked the Elevator's Operating System. The Elevator can now only descend to Floor Fifty-Two Below.’
‘It seems the other side wants to create a Trapped Situation.’ XLR8 (Alien) said abruptly. ‘I bet as soon as we open the Door, there will be many Genetically Modified Being waiting for us.’
Everyone fell silent. XLR8 (Alien)'s words seemed reasonable to them. As for the idea that Robin was pretending he couldn't hack in, any smart person wouldn't think in that direction.
‘Megan, notify Mr. Yang Le. Everyone else, prepare for battle.’ Aqualad drew out the Aquapack from his back. The others also began to check their Equipment, preparing for a desperate fight.
No one blamed Robin. At this time, blaming each other was the most useless thing to do. It was better to find a Method to break the situation, or to hold on until Guardian arrived on the scene.
The Floor Display changed bit by bit, and soon they arrived at the deepest part of Cadmus Labs, Floor Fifty-Two Below. Everyone was on high Alert, preparing to face the hard fight ahead.
Accompanied by a ding, the Elevator Door slowly opened. Everyone rushed out of the Elevator immediately, to prevent being trapped in the Elevator. But unexpectedly, there was no Monster Army waiting for them outside the Elevator Door. Apart from the deep red Tunnel and some Lighting Facilities, there was nothing else.
Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for a moment. Holding the Weapons in their hands was awkward, and putting them back was also awkward.
‘What should we do now?’ Kid Flash scratched his head. ‘Are we going back?’
Robin turned his head to look at the Elevator and said, ‘Then we may have to wait for the next Elevator.’
Everyone turned back and found that the Elevator Door had closed at some point. Looking at the Floor Display again, it was clear that the Elevator had now been called up and had already left Floor Fifty-Two Below.
‘Let's go find Project Kr.’ XLR8 (Alien) said abruptly. ‘Since there's no turning back, we might as well get the Business at hand done first. Anyway, staying here is useless. I don't think the people coming out of the Elevator later will let us take the Elevator back.’
Robin and Kid Flash didn't speak, both looking at Aqualad. At some point, the other party had become the Leader of this Team.
Aqualad thought for a moment and said, ‘Okay, let's continue forward. Even if it's just to buy some Time, it's good.’
Under Aqualad's command, everyone advanced while staying Alert, but they soon stopped because a Forked Road appeared in front of them.
‘Strange Road Number One, Strange Road Number Two.’ Wally pointed to the two roads in front of him respectively. ‘Which one should we take now?’
Before everyone could make a decision, a Genetically Modified Being walked out of the road on the left. This Genetically Modified Being was different from the ones they had seen before. He was not naked like his Kin, but wore a white outfit that looked like a Surgical Gown.
“Stop!”
The White-Clothed Mutant raised his Right Hand. His slender Horns, far exceeding those of other mutants of his Kin, glowed red. The Debris in the Corner floated up at the same time, flying towards the Young Justice League at an extremely fast Speed.
“Run!” Aqualad shouted, taking the lead and running towards the Forked Road on the right. After all, the road on the left was blocked by the Genetically Modified Being. Who knew if there were other mutants over there? At this time, the empty right side was undoubtedly the best Choice.
The other members of the Young Justice League also followed and ran to the right. Strangely, the White-Clothed Mutant did not chase after them, but only used Telekinesis to control the Debris to smash at everyone. Smashing around, not only did he not hit anyone, but he also made the ground a mess with no place to stand.
At this time, Guardian ran over with a group of Claw Mutant, escorting a Researcher in a Lab Coat. The Researcher calmed his breath and asked.
“Where are those kids?”
“They went towards Project Kr..” The White-Clothed Mutant pointed to the road on the right. “I'm only one person, I can't stop them.”
“Useless thing.” The Researcher cursed fiercely. After cursing, he stopped looking at the White-Clothed Mutant and continued to chase after them with Guardian and the remaining mutants.
Watching the group gradually disappear from sight, a trace of indescribable complex Emotion flashed in the red eyes of the White-Clothed Mutant. He stayed for a moment before following unhurriedly.
Among the fleeing group, Kid Flash took the lead. He quickly saw an opened heavy Metal Security Door. A Dark-Skinned Female Researcher walked out from inside, holding a Notebook in her hand and writing as she walked.
“Excuse me!” Kid Flash moved the female Researcher aside before she could react. Seeing the Metal Door slowly closing, Kid Flash immediately pulled out a heavy Metal Building Material from the Building Materials piled up beside him and wedged it between the Doors that were about to close.
“Hurry!” Kid Flash waved at the people behind him. He led everyone to the front before squeezing through the Door. The others followed suit and squeezed in.
Unlike the Tunnel outside which was obviously still under construction, inside the Security Door was a Laboratory that had already been built. In the center of the Room, there was an opaque Glass Jar as tall as a person. In front of the Glass Jar, there were also many Instruments.
(End of Chapter)
