The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 310 - 303: Are We, from Metropolis, the Same as Your Countryside Gods? (Two in One)

Chapter 310: Chapter 303: Are We, from Metropolis, the Same as Your Countryside Gods? (Two in One)

"What happened?"

Liu Zheng asked cooperatively.

"These monsters crawled out from our shadows and took on our appearance,"

Andrina said gravely.

"Wait, didn’t you say all the lanterns were extinguished? How could you see them?"

He had spotted a flaw.

"We don’t know either, but we could just see them,"

Andrina shook her head.

"Alright, then what?"

"We suffered heavy losses in the ambush and shock, losing two-thirds of our patrol team to eliminate these monsters."

"The monsters that didn’t kill their corresponding Hunters returned to their original form after death, but those that did kill their Hunters retained the appearance even internally, right down to the last detail,"

Andrina explained.

As for how they discovered the internal structures were identical, it was only because those Hunters volunteered after their death.

"Damn, that’s intense. Can they also copy the memories of those they mimic?"

Liu Zheng asked a crucial question.

"We don’t know. But based on the situation during the battle, I think they can’t. After transforming into humans, they still emitted those strange sounds, and when they got a hold of the Hunters’ weapons, they didn’t know how to use them,"

Andrina replied.

"But you aren’t certain, are you?"

"Yes. After all, we’ve only encountered this type of monster once, and we weren’t able to capture any alive for experimentation,"

Andrina honestly replied.

"Haven’t any other Hunters encountered these monsters?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"No. After the incident, the Church conducted a large-scale sweep of the Taboo Forest, but didn’t find any more of these creatures,"

Andrina shook her head.

"None?"

He nodded noncommittally.

Given Amelia’s modus operandi, even if she did find out, she would likely keep it under wraps.

After all, if used properly, such monsters could be quite useful.

"Ah?"

That’s right, he could also make use of them.

"Do these monsters become stronger after transforming into human forms?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"Their speed and strength greatly increase, but their offensive power decreases due to the loss of their beast claws,"

Andrina said.

"I see. Then get ready,"

he stated.

"Do you intend to summon these monsters intentionally?"

Andrina immediately understood his implication.

"Precisely, such interesting creatures, how could I not collect them?"

And, even if he didn’t use them himself, he could sell them to someone else.

Whether it was Napoleon or Britain, Liu Zheng felt they would certainly be interested.

The three Gunpowder Workshop Hunters exchanged glances, showing no sign of objection.

After all, they were Hunters too, possessing an inherent love for the hunt.

Faced with such unprecedented prey, how could they not be interested?

"Xia Kai, stand in front of me,"

Liu Zheng commanded.

"Okay, boss,"

Xia Kai hurried over.

"Lights out,"

he ordered again.

The mechanism on the lantern was pushed, and the previously bright flame was extinguished instantly.

The cave was left without any source of light, falling into complete darkness.

Light and shadow, without light, there are no shadows.

In this darkness, a more profound darkness was writhing beneath everyone’s feet.

Soon, creatures identical to each person began to crawl out from the writhing shadows.

Despite their nearly silent movements, Liu Zheng immediately felt something was amiss and turned to make eye contact with the creature behind him.

"Wow, it really is identical,"

he marvelled.

The mimicking effect was much stronger than what he could mimic with a costume, as the latter depended on his own sculpting skills.

As soon as Liu Zheng voiced this, the others noticed the abnormalities behind them.

Just as they were about to preemptively strike, the situation took an unexpected turn.

The creature mimicking Liu Zheng’s appearance opened its mouth in agony, vomiting a black, sludge-like liquid continuously.

And the darkness at its feet began to boil like tar that had been heated to its boiling point.

Following that, the other monsters also opened their mouths, endlessly spitting out the black mud.

"Delivery man, what do we do?"

Andrina, never having seen such a scene before, asked in a panic.

"Come behind me,"

Liu Zheng said calmly.

Although he didn’t know what was happening, he guessed it was the Gospel version of the Black Mountain Goat Cub bloodline at work on him.

"Yes,"

Andrina obediently positioned herself behind him, using his broad back as a shield.

The three Gunpowder Workshop Hunters hesitated for a moment, then did the same.

They wouldn’t be afraid of hunting beasts, even those of immense size with razor-sharp claws.

But what was unfolding before them was beyond their comprehension.

Seeing darkness in the dark is truly terrifying, they realized belatedly.

As for Xia Kai, he had already taken up a favorable position the moment Liu Zheng gave the instruction.

"Close your eyes,"

Liu Zheng thought for a moment, then added.

After all, he had the Legendary Armor and wasn’t afraid of losing SAN, and if it came down to it, he could always wear pilot sunglasses. His subordinates, however, were not as well equipped.

Although everyone was instinctively resistant, they remembered that they couldn’t see anyway, so they complied.

Soon, the monsters stopped spitting out the black mud and instead crumbled entirely into it.

The black sludge moved as if it were alive, gathering together and forming a mass like ice cream overdosed with chocolate sauce.

"Thou... what art thou?"

The chocolate ice cream emitted an indistinct voice.