Apocalypse King System
Chapter 167 167: Underground Research Facility (3)

This pseudo-moral righteousness was absolutely nauseating. Is it really for all of humanity? Perhaps that's just a side effect! Even if the zombie virus is truly deciphered and an unprecedented evolutionary leap is accomplished, at that time, all of humanity will be grateful for Yang Yiping's contribution, erasing his guilt.

But who will remember the people who were forced to die in this process? This is far more cruel than achieving success at the cost of many bones turning to dust! At least those soldiers would be remembered as honorable martyrs, but the people who died at the hands of Yang Yiping's experiments wouldn't even deserve to have their names known!

A person who has obliterated their humanity—how can they deserve to live in this world?

"What is that?" Derick suddenly asked, pointing to the nearby test tube.

Although Yang Yiping didn't understand Derick's intention, any scientist would be willing to explain the details of their masterpiece, no matter how insignificant.

"That is the zombie virus diluted by a factor of 20. Through my research and the addition of various drugs, it forms an antibody. While it can't neutralize the zombie virus, it can significantly restrain its outbreak. Inside this test tube is the fusion inhibitor that I carefully formulated!"

"My speculation is that the zombie virus, diluted 20 times and coupled with antibodies, along with the human immune system, can to a large extent suppress the full-scale outbreak of the zombie virus. Theoretically, antibodies can ensure that humans retain clear consciousness. Then, the body becomes similar to a zombie, possessing cells capable of photosynthesis."

"If this experiment succeeds, it will be a monumental leap in history. Have you seen that woman over there? She is the successful result, though not perfect. But that's with a 15-fold inhibitor. With this 20-fold inhibitor, it can undoubtedly achieve my vision."

Watching the man in front of him, excitedly discussing his ideas, Derick's gaze turned towards the restraints. No wonder he felt that the woman over there was abnormal; she had clearly turned into a zombie but had yet to fully transition.

"I think your idea is very correct! I completely agree. You are truly a great scientist!" Derick said with a sinister smile to the enthusiastic man.

Derick's approval and acknowledgment made Yang Yiping's eyes light up with excitement. As a researcher, the greatest satisfaction comes from others recognizing their work. Derick's words were the highest praise for his research!

However, he didn't see the mockery and the gaze that treated dead people in Derick's eyes.

Indeed, Yang Yiping's research seemed to have made significant progress, but so what? This couldn't conceal the heinous crimes he had committed.

Derick raised his hand, and the syringe next to him flew into his hand. Step by step, he approached Yang Yiping, his eyes revealing a dangerous glint.

Realizing that something was wrong, Yang Yiping's face changed. He tried to step back, only to find that it felt like his feet were rooted in place, unable to move!

"What do you want to do?" he shouted in fear.

With the syringe in hand, Derick sized up Yang Yiping, a smile playing on his lips. He sneered, "I thought you wouldn't be afraid. It turns out you know what fear is. I want to do something simple. Isn't this your masterpiece? I want to see if this so-called inhibitor will turn you into a zombie."

Yang Yiping's eyes widened in horror as he watched Derick approach with the syringe. He exclaimed, "No, you can't do this. If you do, the people from the Grizzly Military District won't let you off!"

"The military district?" Derick scoffed. "Trying to use the Grizzly Military District to intimidate me? Have you ever thought about how those people you used for human experiments were once terrified too?"

"How could it be like this! I'm a virology PhD. Can those ordinary people compare to me? I can benefit all of humanity while they can serve as experimental subjects. Shouldn't they feel honored to sacrifice for science?" Yang Yiping's eyes were bloodshot as he urgently shouted.

"Isn't this the dream of you researchers? Do you lack confidence in your own research achievements? Come on, for the great progress of humanity, to save the world, for all of humanity, it's time for your sacrifice." Derick disliked sanctimonious individuals who liked to attach lofty labels. Since that was the case, he would deal with them using this method. Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, just throw on a big label. Stand on the side of justice, resist, and you are deemed evil; then, he would enforce justice!

Grabbing Yang Yiping's arm, Derick gestured a bit. To be honest, he didn't know much about the technicalities of administering injections. He was only familiar with giving injections to his women. However, with the syringe in his hand, Derick was a bit puzzled. Yet, after a brief inspection, he felt it wasn't too difficult. As long as he didn't stab the person to death, it shouldn't be a problem!

Derick pressed down, and the needle penetrated into Yang Yiping's blood vessel. While he might not know much about it, at least he knew how to hit a blood vessel.

"What are you doing? Let me go! Damn bastard, the Grizzly Military District won't let you off! You criminal! You've put an end to the hope of evolution for all humanity. You're a criminal against humanity!" Stung by the needle, Yang Yiping finally regained his senses. He looked at the disappearing liquid in the syringe, and Yang Yiping went mad, cursing Derick continuously, desperately trying to struggle free.

Having completed the injection of the inhibitor from the syringe, Derick casually tossed the syringe into the trash bin. He looked at Yang Yiping, whose eyes were bloodshot with anger, and sarcastically remarked, "Whether I am a criminal against humanity, I don't know. But what I'm sure of is that if those people killed by your experiments had spirits in the afterlife, they would definitely applaud and be grateful to me. Pray, pray that your inhibitor works, or else you'll end up just like that man over there!"

At this moment, there were two people on the apparatus. One man had completely turned into a zombie, while the remaining woman still retained her sanity. However, the infection process of the zombie virus was ultimately irreversible. It was only a matter of time before this woman turned into a zombie. Even if supernatural abilities were used for treatment, it could only be effective in the early stages of the virus entering the body. The virus in this woman's body had already invaded her brain, and there was nothing that could be done now.

Xu Qing walked up at this moment, her icy gaze scanning over Yang Yiping before quickly shifting to Derick. "Master, what should we do with that woman? Should we kill her?"

Meanwhile, the zombies in the other tanks had all been killed by the female warriors. Even the man bound to the bed was not spared. Only this half-dead zombie woman remained.

However, regarding the fate of this woman, Xu Qing did not make a decision. Even though irreversible zombification had taken place, she was, after all, a pitiful woman. Hearing Xu Qing's inquiry, Derick glanced at the woman lying on the restraint device, sighed, and walked over to her.

At this moment, the woman's complexion was unnaturally pale, and the veins of zombification had spread from the corners of her eyes towards the back of her head. This was a precursor to the transformation into a zombie, or one of the signs of zombification. There was still a trace of human consciousness struggling in the woman's eyes.

However, she had not completely turned into the ashen gray color typical of zombies. From this, Derick could sense a gratitude in her heart. Removing the towel that the woman had stuffed into her mouth, Derick asked in silence, "Do you have anything you want to say, or anything you want to do?"

The woman first glanced at the man who had already died beside her, and with a hint of sorrow in her voice, she said, "He was my husband."

"Cough, cough..." Xu Qing coughed a few times, feeling a bit awkward. It was truly embarrassing to have killed someone's husband right in front of their wife. Derick, on the other hand, appeared indifferent. After all, he wasn't exactly a good person.

The woman shook her head, and a faintly beautiful smile of happiness appeared on her pale face. It had to be said that this woman was still very attractive. If it weren't for the apocalypse, she should have been very happy.

"It's okay; I don't blame you. I'm even grateful that you've ended his suffering. I can feel that my time is running out. Can you release me? I want to see this world again with the child that hasn't been born yet."

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