Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot Chapter 1887: 810: Warning! Experiment Out of Control! (Grand Finale)
Previously on Apocalypse: I Can See the HP Bar, Killing Monsters Drops Loot...
Since the moment he covertly retrieved the Space-Time Dream Machine, a total of four extinction trials had been carried out by him. Those initial three trials focused on non-human beings and failed to achieve true success. This final opportunity was all he had left; no matter the outcome, the machine needed to be handed back, or even his powerful family ties wouldn't shield him from massive repercussions.
At first glance, this fourth trial appeared free of issues, given that human subjects were involved this time, and he'd staked everything on it, even deploying the cutting-edge AI. Failure here would simply defy logic.
The team feasted and conversed merrily, and before long, ten stellar days slipped by.
Gazing upon the far-off blue world, the crew—now suited up in spacesuits—brimmed with awe.
“This planet is truly beautiful! After we retrieve the data and the Dream Machine, should we consider a deeper exploration? Although it’s somewhat remote here, it’s quite primitive; some people just like that…”
“I think it’s feasible…”
“We can look into it later.”
The Commander, who had remained mostly silent, gave a nod of agreement.
Having stumbled upon this livable world by chance, they were determined to extract every bit of its potential.
Yet the priority remained fetching the data and the Dream Machine; everything else could wait.
The Starship came to a halt just beyond Earth's orbit.
Noting that the barrier from the Space-Time Dream Machine stood flawless and undamaged, the Commander activated the starship's console to initiate the data transfer.
Though convinced the trial had wrapped up and the machine was ready for shutdown, he couldn't just yank it out for security's sake. Confirmation of no threats within the test zone was essential.
However, the instant his console linked to the Dream Machine, a shrill alert blared throughout the starship.
“Warning! Experiment out of control! Please evacuate immediately!”
“Warning! Experiment out of control! Please evacuate immediately!”
“Warning…”
The abrupt alert left the entire crew frozen in shock.
Out of control? Was it possible that...
One crew member reflexively glanced toward Earth.
Then, to their utter horror, a gigantic humanoid form had materialized high in Earth's atmosphere!
This entity was clad in everyday attire, hovering wordlessly in the vacuum, its gaze fixed on them like mere insects.
How could a human endure the void like that! Without a spacesuit, he'd freeze solid!
The group blinked in utter disbelief, rubbing their eyes furiously.
As the others reeled in astonishment, the Commander's actions were lightning-quick. Despite his reluctance to accept a glitch in the experiment, his survival instincts kicked in, prompting him to steer the starship away from Earth.
Yet he abruptly found the vessel unresponsive to his commands!
Buzz——
Right then, the holographic display of the bald woman's face on the dashboard dissolved, giving way to a complete, long-haired female figure.
“Hi! We meet again, I’ve been waiting for you guys for a while now!”
Xiao Lu greeted the Commander with a cheerful wave.
“…Revelation?!”
The Commander appeared to grasp the truth, his expression one of total incredulity.
“I’m honored, Commander, that you haven’t forgotten me.”
Xiao Lu's voice stayed soft and calm, yet sweat poured down the Commander's brow.
“How could you have come out?”
Despite his frantic efforts at the controls, the starship stayed put, and every weapon system lay utterly disabled.
“That’s all thanks to my master. I suppose you’d love to meet him?”
No, I don’t want to!
The Commander roared inwardly, but Xiao Lu showed no sign of letting him dodge the encounter.
Xiao Lu snapped her fingers.
Snap——
The starship's entryway slid open.
The immense silhouette from outside loomed before them in an instant.
An aura far more dread-inducing than that of countless Starry Sky Monsters radiated from this individual, slamming the crew to their knees and stealing their breath.
“You are the Commander? Seeing is believing, you’re even more fragile than I imagined.”
As Wang Tao uttered the words, Xiao Lu provided instant translation.
The Commander's face, already grim, drained to ghostly white.
“You committed such heinous acts against Earth people, they cannot forgive. So…”
“Ah——”
Two crew members' forms erupted in flames, crumbling to dust in mere moments.
Witnessing this nightmarish sight, the survivors shook uncontrollably, terror flooding their stares.
“We can first discuss compensation issues… I’m quite interested in your world!”
…
(The End)
