Chapter 153 Revenge

Chapter 153: Retribution

Ji Anzhi approached an omega woman. The omega was barely clothed, her body covered in bruises, cowering against the wall.

Ji Anzhi crouched down and tapped the omega's shoulder.

"Are you okay?"

The omega instinctively flinched, a primal urge to flee, but muscle memory told her she had to look up, or there would be terrible consequences.

Looking up, she saw a beta—handsome, with a gentle smile.

Then, she watched as the beta produced a gun. Assuming his intent was to kill her, the omega's tears streamed down her face in terror, but she didn't dare make a sound. In the end, she simply squeezed her eyes shut.

*Just endure it. Death might be better.*

*They say a headshot kills instantly, so it shouldn't hurt for long. I hope he doesn't aim for the heart...*

But instead of pain, something cold and hard was pressed into her hand.

The omega cautiously opened her eyes and saw she was holding an energy gun—obviously the same one the beta had just been holding.

The beta carefully helped her up and led her to an alpha.

She remembered this alpha. He liked to use bizarre instruments that caused her immense pain.

"Who are you!... You..."

Ignoring the alpha's words, Ji Anzhi asked the omega, "Do you know how to use a gun?"

"Huh? A-asking me?"

"Yes. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. Do you know how to use a gun?"

The omega's face turned pale, terrified that this beta was sent by the alphas to test them. In the past, someone who tried to escape was dismembered and fed to the Zerg...

Recalling those horrors, the omega staggered back, babbling, "No! I don't! I don't want to run away, I don't want to leave, please don't..."

*Bang!*

"Ahhh—ugh... ugh..."

The muffled gunshot silenced the omega, replaced by the alpha's sudden, agonized wail.

The omega looked over in shock. The beta had shot the alpha in the palm. Blood gushed out, and the alpha's pheromones grew even stronger.

The beta seemed utterly detached, still smiling as he said, "Right now, all the alphas in this base are infected with a virus. Omegas and betas won't get infected. You can think it over. Before the Federation rescue team arrives, you can settle some personal scores."

After saying this, the beta left the energy gun behind and turned to leave with the alpha accompanying him.

Just before disappearing from sight, the beta added one more sentence.

"Remember, don't kill them. Death would be too easy for them."

Many omegas heard the beta's words, but after enduring oppression for so long, even though fifteen minutes had passed with no alphas coming to the rescue, they still didn't dare act.

They were like tamed pets, afraid to resist.

Until one omega stood up, pulled a dagger from a fallen alpha nearby, and, amidst the alpha's curses and groans, walked over to a scar-faced alpha.

Her child had been played to death by this beast a few days ago.

Her child was only ten, about to turn eleven in two months. She had thought her child wouldn't have to 'entertain' these beasts until they were twelve, that there was still time. So she had risked her life trying to attach herself to a high-ranking official, to find a better path for her child...

But before she could secure it, her child was gone.

She didn't even get to see her child one last time!

The scar-faced alpha didn't know who this omega was, but seeing her approach with a dagger clearly meant no good.

Struggling, the scar-faced alpha spat out, "You... what are you doing? Believe me, I'll kill you!"

Hearing this, the omega laughed wildly, almost hysterically. The other omegas were frozen in fear.

"Kill me? As long as I can kill you! I wouldn't mind dying."

Before finishing her sentence, the omega plunged the dagger into the alpha's groin. A scream echoed through the corridor.

The once delicate omega now gripped the dagger tightly, tirelessly stabbing the beast's lower body again and again, until it became a pulpy mess. Only when the alpha completely passed out did the omega seem to wake from a trance, standing there dazed.

The next second, tears soaked her face. Staring at the blood covering her, the omega murmured to herself, "Xiao Xi, Mommy... Mommy avenged you... Mommy avenged you! Xiao Xi, look, Mommy avenged you..."

The heart-wrenching sobs of an omega mother seemed to flip a switch.

Where there was a first, a second naturally followed.

Oppressed for too long, people indeed don't dare rebel easily. But once a leader emerges, all those years of pent-up negative emotions ignite at once, driving them to madness.

Soon, the entire base was filled with the smell of alpha blood and the thick, nauseating stench of pheromones.

...

Ji Anzhi moved through the base unimpeded. When he reached the surface, the vast expanse of yellow sand made him feel like he had forgotten something.

Unable to recall it immediately, Ji Anzhi pushed the thought aside and sent a message to the Federation.

The Federation wasn't foolish enough to destroy all communication relays, so Ji Anzhi's message went through without issue.

Upon receiving the message, the Federation immediately locked onto the location and dispatched a fleet.

By the time Ji Anzhi, lounging in a chair, noticed the commotion and looked up, the sky was blotted out by the massive forms of Mothership-class warships.

Soon, a group of mechas approached Ji Anzhi's position.

The moment Lin Dusheng stepped out of his mecha, he saw his two students lying together. Especially that kid from the Qi family, lying on top of the beta. Didn't he know what kind of physique Ji Anzhi had? Wasn't he afraid of crushing him?

Not seeing Ji Anjue, Lin Dusheng asked, "Where is His Excellency?"

Ji Anzhi replied calmly, "Inside. Tell the alphas not to come down. There's a virus here that targets alphas."

Although not entirely convinced, Lin Dusheng still sent orders for alphas not to land and for those already on the ground to immediately undergo disinfection, sterilization, and self-isolation.

After asking Ji Anzhi and learning that there was no cure for the virus, only a vaccine, Lin Dusheng requested a sample from Ji Anzhi to expedite research at the institute.

"You developed it."

Ji Anzhi nodded.

Lin Dusheng clicked his tongue twice, looking at him as if he were some kind of monster.

Ji Anzhi said, "Do you know Viksto?"

Hearing this name, Lin Dusheng's eyes sharpened. "I know him. The one who slipped through the net back then. How could I not know? Is he here?"

"Yes, this is the headquarters."

"I knew it..."

Lin Dusheng stared thoughtfully at the entrance behind Ji Anzhi.

Their base was built directly on a barren planet. The main gate was set into an inverted trapezoidal rock face, difficult to spot, connected to a nearby rocky canyon that provided natural protection.

Moreover, this location was extremely remote, something most people would never think of.

Seeing that both of them were unharmed, Lin Dusheng finally relaxed and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, this was our mistake. Whatever you need, as long as it's within the bounds of Federation law, we'll agree to it."

Ji Anzhi raised an eyebrow. This was truly just what the doctor ordered—getting exactly what he wanted.

With a hand on Qi Yanshen, who had passed out due to the recent inhibitor injection and the stress and lack of proper rest over the past two days, Ji Anzhi said, "There is one thing I'd like to ask the Federation for help with."

"Go ahead."

"It's not for me, it's for An Jue. He needs the Federation's help. We can discuss it after he comes out."

After apologizing, Lin Dusheng grew curious. "What's going on with the Qi family kid? Is it his rut?"

He couldn't miss the scent of gardenia in the air. Anyone unaware might think there was a whole field of blooming gardenias here.

Later, noticing Ji Anzhi's exhaustion, Lin Dusheng stopped making conversation. He told the betas and omegas to descend, ready to rescue at any moment.

Here, rescue efforts focused mainly on the omegas.

Ji Anjue was still wrapped in the blanket Qi Yanshen had thrown to him, though now it was soaked with blood, and even his face was smeared with it.

Holding Xiaoxue, Ji Anjue walked steadily to Ji Anzhi and stopped.

Ji Anzhi had already opened his eyes. Looking at the little one covered in blood and the small furry bundle in his arms, he asked gently, "All settled?"

Ji Anjue shook his head. "Not yet."

"Principal Lin is right here. Go ahead and tell him."

This was Ji Anjue's first time negotiating with the Federation alone. He thought he would be flustered, but when he actually spoke, his voice was surprisingly calm.

"Let me handle the remaining alpha conservatives. Also, I need your help to kill the Queen Insect."

Lin Dusheng looked up sharply, even asking Ji Anjue to repeat himself to ensure he hadn't misheard.

After Ji Anjue repeated it, confirming he hadn't misheard, Lin Dusheng couldn't help but question, "Do you know where the Queen Insect is? The Queen Insect is always in the hive. To reach the hive, you'd have to face endless waves of Zerg. It's a suicide mission."

Even Levin only managed to escape the hive by taking advantage of the Zerg's internal evolutionary conflicts.

Now was the most violent phase for the Zerg. Entering the hive meant almost certain death.

"I'm not joking. Just tell me if you agree or not."

Lin Dusheng fell silent, then turned to look at Ji Anzhi, checking with him. "Are you sure you want me to agree?"

Seeing Ji Anzhi nod, Lin Dusheng began to wonder if the two of them had had a falling out.

In the end, Lin Dusheng agreed. He would let Ji Anjue deal with the remaining alpha conservatives and assist Ji Anjue in entering the hive to kill the Queen Insect.

On the way back, Qi Yanshen was carried on a robotic stretcher. Ji Anzhi finally remembered what he had forgotten.

Thor!

He had forgotten about Thor!

Just as he was about to speak, Ji Anjue controlled a small object to float into Ji Anzhi's hand. It was Thor's mecha button.

"Ask the Federation how long it will take for the promised starship to arrive. We need a place to live."

Hearing this, Ji Anzhi was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "We'll have a new home soon."

Ji Anzhi handed the space bracelet containing the psychic stimulant to Ji Anjue and said, "Go find a place to rest first. I'll go ask the principal."

"Okay."

When Ji Anzhi found the principal, he was frowning at some images. Ji Anzhi glanced quickly—they were all red, unclear.

Noticing Ji Anzhi's approach, Lin Dusheng immediately closed the images and put away his smart device, asking if there was something he needed.

Ji Anzhi asked as naturally as if he were asking Lin Dusheng for a bottle of water: "The Star Eagle is gone. I wanted to ask how long it will take for the Federation to deliver the promised starship, fleet, and the Moon Goddess?"

Lin Dusheng: "......"

For a moment he wanted to burn the bridge after crossing the river.

Rubbing his temples, Lin Dusheng said wearily, "The fleet hasn't been built yet. If you're in urgent need, we only have used ones. Newly built ones won't be ready for over a decade."

Ji Anzhi thought about it and agreed. After all, he planned to modify it anyway, so new or used didn't make much difference.

"That's fine. But I'll need some materials. Used ones have wear and tear, so I'll need to replace parts."

"That's not a problem. For now, you can stay on one of the starships here. After I return, I'll check which warships are being decommissioned and then come find you."

After settling this, Ji Anzhi prepared to go find his two unhappy little ones. But he had only taken two steps when he remembered something and turned back.

"Oh, right. Could the Moon Goddess be lent to Ji Anjue for use?"

Lin Dusheng hadn't expected Ji Anzhi to make this request. His first instinct was to refuse, but then he remembered that Ji Anjue's psychic power far surpassed Levin's, so forcing the activation was feasible.

However, the Moon Goddess was special. He had to get Levin's consent.

"I can't decide that. I need to ask Levin if he's willing."

"Could you relay the question for me, then?"

"Sure."

After resolving this matter, Ji Anzhi followed Lin Dusheng's adjutant and left to find his two little ones.

After Ji Anzhi left, Lin Dusheng made a video call to Levin.

It took two or three minutes for the other side to answer. "Finished up there?"

Speaking of this, Lin Dusheng felt pained.

Finished? Most of the people he brought were alphas, and now none of the alphas could descend. It was all omegas and betas handling the work. Who knew how long it would take.

So Lin Dusheng sneered, "Hah, all done? That kid Ji left behind quite a mess—a virus specifically targeting alphas. If it leaks out, we'd have a major crisis on our hands."

Levin felt he must have misheard—a virus specifically targeting alphas?

He was only aware of hereditary diseases that affected all three sexes, but a virus targeting only one sex had never existed before.

A virus that targeted only one sex, once controlled by those with ill intentions, would have unimaginable consequences. So Levin asked seriously, "Are you sure?"

Lin Dusheng took instant offense. What did Levin mean?

Questioning me?

"Hah, see for yourself."

Lin Dusheng walked inside with the camera. Standing were all omegas and betas, while the alphas were lying on the ground, writhing and groaning in agony, unable to pay attention to their surroundings.

Or perhaps they noticed, but the neural pain prevented them from resisting.

"Believe it or not."

Levin: "...I believe it. So what do we do? Is there a treatment?"

Lin Dusheng said, exasperated, "No, only a vaccine. The treatment is still under development. For those not infected, decontamination is manageable—just use disinfectant and observe for half a day. But infected alphas are walking contagion hazards; even the air they exhales carries the virus. It's troublesome."

Lin Dusheng also filled Levin in on the situation with Ji Anjue.

Levin thought for a moment and said, "How about we rescue the betas and omegas first, then use gamma rays to sterilize the planet of all carbon-based life?"

Lin Dusheng pondered for two seconds. He didn’t care about the alphas’ survival anyway; he just felt it was too easy for those scum to die so quickly.

"Fine, you’re the marshal. Arrange it yourself. ...Oh, by the way, Ji Anzhi wants you to lend the Moon Goddess to Ji Anjue."

Levin agreed without hesitation.

Ji Anjue was going to the insect nest to assassinate the Queen Insect. He was the biggest beneficiary, so borrowing the Moon Goddess was no big deal.