Chapter 67: A Sister’s Worry and a Beast’s Arrival

“Alright, that should take care of it. However, you’ll still need to be very careful for the foreseeable future.

Avoid any strenuous activities like running or jumping, or the wound could worsen.”

After they arrived at the hospital, the doctor thoroughly treated Liu Ruyan’s leg wound.

Once he had given Liu Ruyan and Liu Xingluo a series of precautions, he informed them they were free to go home.

“You heard him, Sis, the doctor told you to be careful with your leg.

No more running or jumping for a while, alright?

Honestly, of all times for this to happen.

If I have to leave, I don’t know if you’ll be able to take care of yourself.”

Liu Xingluo was already on the verge of being transferred to another city at any moment, and now, of all things, her sister’s leg was injured.

The situation gave Liu Xingluo a massive headache.

She wished she could stay and care for her sister until her leg fully healed before returning to work, but those above would likely never agree.

After all, her sister’s injury was utterly negligible compared to the devastation wrought by the Evolved Beasts.

“Yes, I heard it all.

But this means I’ll have to take sick leave from work and rest at home for a while.

Don’t worry, I just can’t run or jump; normal walking is perfectly fine.

Your sister isn’t so fragile that she can’t take care of herself.

And instead of worrying about me, Xiao Luo, you should worry more about yourself.

Can you truly manage living alone outside without me?

I do most of the housework, after all.”

Liu Ruyan was, after all, nearing thirty.

Even with an injured leg, she was perfectly capable of looking after herself.

It was Liu Xingluo, who had been cared for by her since childhood, who truly worried her.

“Don’t underestimate me, Sis.

I’m an adult, after all; taking care of myself is a trivial matter.

So, is there anywhere else you’d like to go, Sis?”

Though the doctor had advised rest, it was still early.

Going straight home now would be a waste of their precious holiday.

She was sure her sister wouldn’t want to return so soon either.

“Of course there is! We still haven’t seen the movie we talked about, and there are so many other places I want to go.

You’re not thinking of going home already, are you, Xiao Luo?”

Just as Liu Xingluo had guessed, Liu Ruyan had no intention of heading back so early.

She adored shopping outdoors; returning home now was simply out of the question for her.

“Of course not.

If you want to stroll around outside, Sis, then I’ll gladly keep you company.

If we’re seeing a movie, should we go to that shopping center from earlier?”

“Where else would we go besides there?”

“I don’t know, I’m not really familiar with where the cinemas are.

Well, let’s head to the shopping center for now… Ah-choo!

Why does this wind feel a bit cold?”

“Cold?

I don’t feel it at all.

You must be mistaken, Xiao Luo.

It’s still summer, you know.

Any wind would just be a cool breeze; there’s no way it could be a cold gust.”

“Hmm.

I must be mistaken then.”

Liu Xingluo couldn’t explain the chill she felt.

Just as her sister had said, it was still summer; how could there be a biting wind?

It had to be her imagination.

Oh well, she decided to dismiss it.

They should just head back to the shopping center to catch a movie.

A rare holiday shouldn’t be wasted.

****

Meanwhile, in another city…

“Suspected Evolved Beast confirmed.

Species unidentifiable.

Command Center, requesting instructions.”

The moment Jidi emerged through the portal and arrived in the human world, she was immediately surrounded by the Anti-Evolved Beast unit.

Given that she was an unprecedented type, and appeared to be merely a girl of about sixteen, they hesitated to act rashly, fearing they might target the wrong individual.

All they could do was await instructions from the Command Center.

“Based on the energy signature, the individual with the appearance of a sixteen-year-old girl is unequivocally an Evolved Beast.

Prioritize capturing the subject.

If capture proves impossible, switch to extermination protocols.”

“Understood.

All units, target the Evolved Beast.

Fire!”

Upon receiving the Command Center’s orders and confirming the girl was, in essence, an Evolved Beast, the captain unhesitatingly gave the command to open fire.

There was no need for further discussion; if it was an Evolved Beast, they would cripple it with gunfire first, then consider capture.

The soldiers immediately pulled their triggers, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon Jidi, commencing their first round of attack.

Jidi, however, made no attempt to dodge.

Whether she was too slow to react or simply deemed evasion unnecessary was unclear.

In any case, under the relentless bombardment, her figure was completely obscured by gunpowder smoke, making it impossible to discern her current state.

“Cease fire!”

Following the conclusion of the first assault, the captain, relying on his experience, judged that the attack should have severely incapacitated the target.

He ordered his squad to cease their offensive, intending to await the dissipation of the smoke before making further decisions.

Yet, as the smoke cleared, revealing Jidi completely unharmed, even the captain’s face contorted in disbelief.

“How is this possible?

These are rounds capable of harming even high-tier Evolved Beasts!”

“Could this be a class even more powerful than high-tier Evolved Beasts—a level seen only during the Void Cataclysm thirteen years ago?

If so, Anti-Evolved Beast unit, retreat immediately.

That is not an enemy you can contend with.

Activate the city-wide alarm, and instruct all residents to proceed to underground shelters at once.

Notify all Superhumans across the city to converge here immediately for a joint operation.

This Evolved Beast cannot be defeated by a single Superhuman.”

Witnessing the Anti-Evolved Beast unit’s weapons prove utterly ineffective, the Command Center instantly recognized the gravity of the situation.

Only the higher-tier entities, those that had appeared thirteen years prior, could withstand such an assault without sustaining any damage.

After so long without a reappearance, they had assumed such powerful entities had vanished entirely.

To think they would re-emerge in the human world now… Was the war from thirteen years ago about to begin anew?

“Understood.

All units, retreat!

This entity is extremely dangerous.

The Superhumans will be her opponents; we are pulling back to a safe zone!”

Following the Command Center’s directives, the captain ordered his squad to fall back swiftly, retreating to a safe area before the Evolved Beast could launch its own attack.

‘Hmm, as a gift for Mother, I suppose I’ll start by carving up you fragile beings.’

Jidi had come here to destroy humanity anyway, and now, conveniently, humans had presented themselves.

Moreover, she had been curious to see just how powerful the humans who had repelled Father’s legions truly were, which was why she had initially endured their assault.

The outcome, of course, went without saying: four words—utterly and completely disappointing.

She had expected them to be formidable, but their capabilities proved to be so meager; it was truly disheartening.

Still, as a gift for Mother, their lives should be quite suitable.

After all, Mother had betrayed Father and abandoned her daughters precisely to protect these frail humans.

Furthermore, having gone through such trouble to arrive here, it would be awkward to come empty-handed.

Yes, a gift for Mother was definitely in order; that was what a daughter should do, wasn’t it?