QT: Against My Will-Chapter 518 - 8.35 - Her Team’s concern - Monster Heist

A few days later....

The team members began to feel a strange sensation coursing through their bodies. It started as a slight tingling in their fingertips and toes, but soon, it turned into a burning pain that spread through every inch of their bodies.

"Ahhhhh!" one of them screamed in agony, wriggling on the mattress as the pain intensified.

Another team member groaned and gritted their teeth, "It feels like my blood is boiling!"

Bing Shi watched as her team writhed in pain, "Keep breathing and take in as much air as you can!" she instructed them, her voice steady and calm despite the chaos unfolding around her.

She created a few barriers and assisted them with subduing the virus that tried to take over their minds and also reducing the pain they felt.

The physical pain continued to escalate to something more psychical, and soon, their screams of agony and profanities filled the chamber. But Bing Shi didn’t back down and continued to fasten the whole process, knowing that they were on the brink of something extraordinary.

Liam, Douglas, and Juliet had already subdued the virus, and observed the rest of the team locked behind the bars, millions of questions racing through their minds. They had never seen anything like this before, and they were both curious and wary of the power that their Lady had unleashed upon their team. They couldn’t see the expression behind her mask, but they could sense her intense concentration as she pushed the team to their limits.

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After what felt like an eternity, the screams began to subside, and the team members lay panting on the mattresses, their bodies covered in sweat. But as they began to sit up, they felt a new power coursing through their veins, and they knew that they had been changed forever.

"I feel... So different," a few of them said, their voice barely above a whisper.

Another team member flexed their arms, breaking the shackles with his bare hands, marveling at the newfound strength he felt coursing through his veins. "I feel like I could lift a house!"

Bing Shi felt the warm trickle of blood flowing from her nose and was grateful for the new function Ru Quan implemented into her mask. She slumped against the wall, ordering Liam and Juliet to open the cages and free the rest of the team.

Despite being caged behind the metal bars, the team members bowed in unison, a show of both gratitude and respect for their leader. They knew that they had a long road ahead of them, but with their Lady leading the way, they were confident that they could overcome any obstacle that came their way.

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Bing Shi watched with satisfaction as her team members tested out their new abilities, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Considering how long it took her to grasp her zombie abilities, these brilliant students from the St. Mon Academy should be able to do it thrice as fast.

Juliet effortlessly passed through the metal cages, her new intangibility ability on full display. She approached Bing Shi with a curious expression. "My Lady," she said, her demeanor more wary and respectful, "which Alpha’s blood did you make us drink?"

Alpha blood was a temporary source of power, but it was nothing miraculous.

Bing Shi smiled slyly. "That’s for me to know and for you to find out," she teased.

The alpha blood was just a gimmick to conceal the real thing. She called Liam over to assist her in eradicating all traces of the contagious virus - including the bucket and the long spoon she had used to feed the team.

"Yes, My Lady!" Liam responded eagerly, excited to demonstrate his magma manipulation ability as he channeled it toward the things Bing Shi had indicated. The objects quickly began to melt and crumble under the intense heat, liquefying and dripping down onto the floor in a steaming puddle

Bing Shi then turned to her team, her voice firm and commanding. "Alright, everyone out," she ordered.

Each team member left the chamber and was escorted to the next room, where they were met with a new set of orders. They were instructed to thoroughly clean themselves before moving on to the next chamber. In order to prevent any possible transmission of the virus, the water in the showers was not connected to the main sewer system.

Bing Shi watched over the process, making sure that each member was following the decontamination procedures correctly. She knew that it was a tedious and time-consuming process, but it was absolutely necessary to prevent the spread of the zombie virus.

Finally, after each team member had completed the decontamination process, they settled in the new accommodation Felicia had prepared for them.

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"I’m still shaking," Bertha whispered in amazement as she created a small fountain of water above her hand, "Not even in my wildest dreams would I think this could be possible."

Their footsteps echoed in the marble halls as they made their way to the dining room.

"I know, right?" Laura replied, her own voice still tinged with disbelief, "It’s like something out of a dream."

With a quick gesture, Laura showcased her space that could hold various items. She deftly stowed her knife away in the storage unit before instantly retrieving it to launch a surprise attack on Liam, who was caught off-guard by the sudden appearance of the weapon.

The knife hurtled towards him, Liam reacted quickly, summoning vines from his hand that rapidly grew into a dense wall of foliage, "..."

They entered the dining room and saw that Felicia had prepared a feast for the whole team, with all their favorite dishes and desserts.

"Wow," Douglas said, taking a seat at the table. "This looks amazing."

Felicia smiled at them, taking a seat at the head of the table. "I’m glad you like it," she said. "I wanted to make sure you all felt at home here."

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Bing Shi emerged from her room, the door sliding open with a soft whoosh. Henry was waiting patiently for her as if he had been expecting her to appear. She saw the glint of metal in his hand and realized that he had been practicing his metal manipulation ability.

"I will do whatever it takes to protect you and follow your lead," said Henry, his deep voice carrying a sense of unwavering determination despite his emotionless eyes, "Even if it means sacrificing my individuality and becoming a mere sheep."

Bing Shi grinned in response to Henry’s attempt at a joke, playfully nudging him with her elbow. "I knew there was a sense of humor lurking behind those eyes of yours," she teased.

Henry’s gaze fell upon Bing Shi’s thin frame, "You didn’t show up for dinner." he said, his voice tinged with a bit of worry.

Bing Shi laughed, knowing that her appearance had been a topic of concern among her teammates yet again. She then opened the door to her room, revealing the unfinished feast on her desk, "Actually, I prefer to eat alone."

Henry nodded, understanding her need for solitude. "I understand," he said as he slowly walked away, "Just know that we’re all here for you if you need anything."

"I will keep that in mind," Bing Shi turned back to her room, eyeing the unfinished feast on her desk. "Felicia," she called out.