Cave Refuge-Chapter 265 - 261 Big Trouble_1

But the cursing of the bait didn’t last long as he suddenly stopped making any sound.

The onscreen scenario made the newcomers shudder. After the bait stopped making noise, his body was entirely covered by the Bugs Clan before shrinking gradually like a deflating balloon until disappearing completely.

When the swarm dispersed, the ground was clean. If they hadn’t witnessed the entire process, they wouldn’t have believed that just moments ago a man lay here, killed and dismembered by the bugs.

Although the leader, Lao Zhao, was seated among the protective circle of Martial Artists, his legs were still trembling. Even though the cameraman had turned off the camera and the screen had gone black, he still did not have the strength to stand on his own.

Even though the light was dim, most people in the locale were Martial Artists with keen senses. Everyone could see his trembling legs, not to mention those standing further away who could hear the small rustling sounds of his clothes caused by the trembling, due to the eerie silence.

Everyone present was no fool. Although the atmosphere was drenched in silence, they still respected the person seated on the chair.

Of course, having been in a high position for a long time, he was initially frightened by the scene, but he quickly regained his composure, his face changing from terrified to serious.

However, at this moment, he didn’t want to have extra conversation. As soon as he was sure he could stand, he immediately got up and ordered Lao Zhao, "Arrange for a warning sign to be erected here, and find a few people under safe conditions, at least three in a group, to patrol around here."

Unlike usual where he would wait for Lao Zhao’s response, he left hastily this time.

Watching him rush out, Lao Zhao shrugged, expressing a sense of helplessness.

"Since the reason for the disappearance of the survivors has been found, it implies it’s not our Special Forces Team’s problem anymore. This Joint-Case Task Force can be dissolved. We are leaving, and please do not contact the Special Forces Team for any matter in the future."

Robinson William wasn’t foolish. The bugs seemed not to attack Martial Artists, but whether it was the written record of hundreds of survivors disappearing overnight or receiving real-time evidence of a bait being devoured in three to five minutes, it all pointed to an enormous number of bugs.

After witnessing the scene, Lao Zhao’s leader was extremely frightened. When he returned, there was no doubt that he would organize manpower to exterminate these bugs.

Not to mention that these bugs consciously avoid Martial Artists. Considering that their nests were underground, locating the Bug Nest itself was a major issue.

What’s more, ordinary people wouldn’t have any sensation when bitten by these bugs. By the time they realized they were under attack, it would be too late to counterattack, let alone escape.

If they didn’t retreat now, they’d undoubtedly be conscripted for help.

Robinson wasn’t foolish. If Dong Tianyu found these bugs in other places and here too, it indicated the presence of Bug Nests in other parts of Pengcheng.

So, in order to eradicate the Bug Nests in Pengcheng completely, it was necessary to mobilize all survivors for a thorough sweep of Pengcheng. This task would be even more cumbersome than the city-wide lockdown during the virus outbreak.

That’s why Robinson was adamant about cutting ties with Lao Zhao and explicitly stating that they shouldn’t approach him for future issues. He knew his words would fall on deaf ears, but expressed this attitude in front of his Special Forces Team members.

Even after saying all that, not waiting for Lao Zhao’s response, he prepared to leave with Dong Tianyu.

But before Robinson could move, Lao Zhao grabbed him, smirked, and said, "Old Ye, damn, your name is really... nevermind. You just reaped the benefit from the name. See, I’m thoughtful enough not to bicker about it with you. So, don’t rush away just yet."

"Besides, although we found the cause behind the disappearance of the survivors, we still haven’t captured the killer. Hence, the case isn’t closed yet, and our collaboration hasn’t ended either."

"Since moments ago, our leader has ordered a patrol to be left here, how do you think we should delegate this task?" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Seeing himself stopped and hearing Lao Zhao disagree to end their joint operation, combined with Lao Zhao’s probing question, Robinson became blatant and told Lao Zhao directly. "If you listen to my advice, then arrange some of the ’elite troops’ from the Patrol Office to patrol here.

Even though currently no bugs have appeared around, nobody can be certain if they haven’t come over due to their activity range or because of the large number of Martial Artists present."

"Therefore, if you really listen to me, to ensure the safety of patrol members, not only should you increase the distance from here, but also make sure that all patrol members are Martial Artists."

After making his point, without waiting for Lao Zhao’s response, Robinson tried to take a detour away from Lao Zhao, intending to leave immediately.

Seeing Robinson William intent on leaving, Old Zhao knew that once Robinson left here, it would become troublesome to find him again.

So, Old Zhao had to swallow his pride, he stated bluntly, "Commander William, you know the situation of the Patrol Office. The Patrol Office is not like the special forces team. Now, although it is easier to cultivate Inner Breath, most of the patrollers in the Patrol Office have families to feed and can’t afford to eat a big meal.

So, only a small number have cultivated Inner Breath, most people are still ordinary people.

You have seen the situation here. Ordinary people patrolling here is a death sentence, so we hope you can dispatch some people to patrol here with us.

Of course, I’m not trying to shirk the responsibility of patrolling, but if it’s just the patrolling here, it’s bearable. However, looking at the situation, if we don’t carry out a city-wide cleanup, the higher-ups will definitely not agree.

If we are going to carry out a city-wide cleanup, I will definitely not have enough manpower, and won’t I still need to ask for your support then?"

Although Old Zhao had already compromised and started complaining, Robinson remained unmoved and told Old Zhao directly, "We’ll deal with future matters in the future. I do not believe that the West City District Patrol Office can’t find more than a dozen people who can come and patrol.

If a city-wide cleanup does occur, I will surely come to help you after receiving the notice. Rest assured about that, we are all on the same side and I definitely won’t leave you hanging."

After wrapping up, he quickly bypassed Old Zhao in front of him and immediately got into the car.

That was a clear signal of rejecting help. Old Zhao could have swallowed his pride and asked Robinson again, and as long as he got in the car, Robinson definitely would arrange for someone to help.

But if he did that, Old Zhao would definitely feel inferior to Robinson in the future, and others might also feel that the originally equal status between the two had shifted.

When Old Zhao’s superior left, he instructed Old Zhao to form three-man patrol teams.

The area here is not small, for safety reasons, two patrol teams need to be arranged to patrol simultaneously, plus the change of shifts, at least over twenty martial artists need to be arranged here.

It’s not that there are not so many martial artists in the Patrol Office, but Old Zhao felt it would be a waste to arrange them here to patrol. So he thought of asking Robinson, hoping he could arrange some special forces martial artists to assist.

Although he had guessed before asking that Robinson, the coward, would not get involved in this matter, trying without asking is a pure gamble, what if Robinson agreed to arrange people?

If Robinson really agreed to arrange people to help with patrol, Old Zhao would not only be grateful, but he would try to drag Robinson into this muddy water. Then, the two departments could form a joint action group together.

If the case is handled well, the best outcome would only be some verbal praise, but if it’s not, they’ll probably be verbally abused by the city’s survivors.

So Old Zhao is anxious to find someone to share the risks with him. Robinson just happened to be present, so Old Zhao tried to feel him out.

Of course, it was just a probe, Old Zhao had yet to reach the stage of swallowing his pride and taking the initiative to compromise.

Before Robinson got into the car, there were so many people around, the conversation between the two of them was considered work-related, whether Robinson accepted Old Zhao’s request or not was related to work, and had nothing to do with Old Zhao personally.

Once Old Zhao and Robinson entered the separate space inside the car, although the space was not soundproof, if Old Zhao made a request in here, that would be using his personal favours.

In Old Zhao’s view, the previous request was nothing more than an opportunistic move, things had not reached a serious stage, so it was not appropriate to use personal favours to get things done at this stage.

That’s why Old Zhao knew that Robinson would agree if he asked after getting in the car, but he still stood in place and didn’t get in the car with Robinson.

Seeing Robinson looking at him from the car, Old Zhao couldn’t hide his embarrassment. He immediate yelled at the other patrol members, "Xiao Yezi, Lao Liu, Lao Wang, Lao Li, you four stay here and patrol for now, I will arrange for patrol members to come and take over from you when I get back.

When the patrol members I arranged arrive, you four will each become the leader of each patrol team. You guys are clear about the situation here.

Better to walk a bit more and expand the patrol radius, and be very careful of those Bugs Clan, don’t get attacked by them.

Don’t underestimate those bugs just because they currently avoid martial artists. If those bugs dare to launch a sneak attack on you, run immediately, safety first, understand?"

Hearing Old Zhao say this, the four who initially had a bitter face when they heard they were staying behind, their faces immediately relaxed.

If it were to deal with criminal suspects, they would not hesitate at all, but when facing those somewhat strange bugs, they do feel some fear deep down.