Anime Crossover: The Small Workshop System's Aggressive Feeding

Page 25

Zhou Ye's proposal was very bold and extremely risky.

But what he said also makes sense.

They knew almost nothing about the mansion, while the enemy was observing everything from the shadows.

Forcing your way in might play right into their hands.

"Then... how exactly do we do it?"

Jill asked, her tone hesitant.

"Keep moving normally," Zhou Ye said. "But be mindful of your words and actions. I will give you hints if necessary."

He looked at the three of them. “Remember, we’re a team now. At least until we leave here.”

Saeko Busujima, who had been listening silently, nodded slightly to indicate her agreement with Zhou Ye's assessment.

Whether she is being watched or not does not affect her determination to slay demons and enemies. If being watched can make the enemy careless, then it may not be a bad thing.

Nami snorted, tacitly agreeing. Although she felt it was risky, Zhou Ye was the captain, and his analysis did seem to make some sense. Most importantly, she didn't want to be constantly on the defensive.

“Okay,” Jill finally nodded.

"I understand. I will cooperate."

Although I still feel awkward, there doesn't seem to be a better option at the moment.

"Very good." Zhou Ye said no more.

(The feeling of fragments of the Void... that gaze carried a cold malice, and also a sense of... assessment. Wesker? Or that Lower Moon demon named Rei? Or both?)

(Do they want to see the data? Do they want to see us struggling in despair?)

(Okay, then I'll show you.)

(Let's see who has the last laugh.)

Zhou Ye composed himself and stopped paying attention to the hidden cameras.

He took the lead and stepped into the darker, more stench-filled corridor ahead.

Nami and Gil exchanged a complicated look and followed.

Saeko Busujima, gripping her knife, walked at the back, wary of any potential threats behind her.

Deep in the corridor, darkness, like a gaping maw, awaited them.

Chapter 16 A Short Break

Zhou Ye and his group proceeded cautiously, the dim lighting in the corridor flickering, creating a constantly shifting game of shadows. As they ventured deeper, Zhou Ye's brow gradually relaxed; his [Fragment of the Herrscher of the Void] ability was systematically surveying the entire area's surveillance layout.

A few minutes later, Zhou Ye suddenly stopped and raised his hand to signal everyone to come closer.

I noticed that the surveillance cameras don't monitor the dormitory area or the restrooms; they only monitor the corridors, hallways, and key facilities. We can rest in the dormitory for a while.

His voice was low, but loud enough for the three of them to hear clearly.

Nami's eyes lit up, and she immediately moved closer.

Finally, I can rest! My legs are killing me.

Jill looked doubtful, and she exchanged a glance with Zhou Ye. "Are you sure there aren't security cameras in the dorm area? This could be a trap."

Zhou Ye nodded, his eyes filled with absolute confidence. "Trust my abilities. Some surveillance cameras are damaged, and others can only monitor specific areas. The dormitory area is a blind spot for surveillance, at least for now."

Saeko Busujima remained vigilant, her hand never leaving the hilt of her knife.

Even during rest, we must maintain a rotating vigilance.

of course.

Zhou Ye agreed, then pointed to a corner at the end of the corridor and said:

According to the sign, the dormitory area is over there. We have to go through a common lounge first, and then we can find our individual rooms.

The four continued onward, passing through an area without surveillance cameras, and arrived at a simply decorated common lounge. The room contained several sofas and coffee tables, and an old vending machine in the corner.

Jill quickly checked the room's security and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming there were no threats.

At least this place looks normal. There are no monsters, no blood.

Nami sat down on a sofa without any hesitation, stretched out her legs, and let out a satisfied sigh.

I really hope that vending machine is still working. I'm dying of thirst.

"No, even if it's usable, don't use it. There's a possibility of a virus being introduced here."

Nami said listlessly:

"Tsk, what a heartless bastard."

Zhou Ye walked to the other end of the lounge and opened one of the doors. Inside was a simple dormitory room with a single bed and basic washing facilities.

Each person has their own room. We can take turns resting and recovering our strength.

Zhou Ye turned to the three of them and said, "Now is the time for us to discuss our next plan."

Saeko Busujima leaned against the doorframe, her gaze sweeping over everyone.

I'll take the first shift. You all rest first.

No one objected to the arrangement. Jill chose the dormitory closest to the exit, while Nami picked the one that looked the cleanest.

Wait a minute, Poison Island has also taken a break. Let the mechanical dog and the heat source detector keep watch. We don't have much time. What do you need to eat? I have some stored food here.

Zhou Ye asked casually, his tone as normal as if he were asking what snacks to buy at the convenience store on the street corner.

Saeko Busujima and Jill exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing the same confusion and curiosity. Zhou Ye's spatial abilities were truly convenient; although he hadn't said it, the two women thought so too. Otherwise, where did all those weapons, landmines, and mechanical dogs come from with empty hands?

Jill thought for a moment and nodded.

Italian pasta, chicken leg, sandwich and water.

After she finished speaking, she looked at Saeko Busujima, seemingly waiting for her choice. Saeko Busujima was also straightforward and didn't hesitate much.

Me too. Right now, I need to replenish my energy with food that can be digested quickly. I'll deal with the rest after I leave.

Her voice was calm and practical, with a sense of restraint unique to a swordsman.

Zhou Ye nodded and turned to Nami, who was examining her gems.

Where is Nami?

Nami didn't even look up, just casually waved her hand.

same.

Zhou Ye didn't say anything more. He reached out and drew an almost imperceptible path in the air. In an instant, several insulated food containers appeared out of thin air in his hand, emitting the aroma of food.

He distributed the food to the three people with swift and efficient movements, as if it were just an ordinary thing.

Eat it while it's hot.

Jill took the food, opened the box, and was slightly taken aback by the steaming hot pasta and fragrant chicken leg. In this dangerous mansion, suddenly enjoying such normal food felt extremely surreal.

Thank you.

She thanked him softly, then looked at Zhou Ye.

But who exactly are you? This ability...

Her questioning trailed off as she realized she might have asked a stupid one. Zhou Ye had already explained their identities, though those explanations were utterly absurd for a police officer.

Zhou Ye smiled slightly and took out his portion of food. "Eat up, we still have a long way to go."

He didn't answer Jill's question directly, but instead sat down and started eating.

Nami took the food, said nothing, and found a corner to sit down.

Saeko Busujima stood by the door, holding food in one hand and keeping the other on the hilt of her knife, her eyes glancing out the door every now and then, alert to any possible danger.

Even with the robotic dog and the activated heat source detector, she did not let her guard down.

The room fell silent, broken only by the sound of chewing. This brief moment of peace felt especially precious amidst the long nightmare.

Jill ate while observing Zhou Ye's every move. This mysterious man, Zhou Ye, his food, his weapons, everything about him was shrouded in mystery. But at this moment, she no longer had the energy to delve deeper. Survival was the most important thing.

As Zhou Ye watched them eat, he secretly pondered his next plan. He knew this brief rest was merely the calm before the storm, and greater danger awaited them ahead.

Only the low hum of the instruments remained in the monitoring room.

Wesker stood in front of the massive surveillance wall, his gaze sweeping across dozens of screens behind his sunglasses.

Most of them are meaningless snowflakes or distorted, interfering patterns.

A few images are clear, but the target has disappeared.

Zhou Ye, Nami, Saeko Busujima, and her former colleague Gil.

The last scene they appear in is them leaving the room filled with Licker fragments and turning into a new corridor.

Then there is no more then.

"It's been more than ten minutes."

Wesker's voice broke the silence, so calm that it was completely unwavering.

On the out-of-place chair next to him, his small feet, clad in wooden clogs, dangled wearily.

"They're not dead yet?"

Exhausted, he tilted his head, his bloodshot eyes staring at the screens that had lost signal, his tone carrying a naive cruelty.

"They're climbing so slowly."

Wesker ignored the comment about being tired.

His fingers tapped rapidly on the cold control panel, retrieving surveillance footage from other areas.

There was no trace of the four people in the lobby, the corridor, or the laboratory entrance.

"They deviated from the main route."

Wesker stated the facts.