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The figures of the girls chasing each other stood in stark contrast to the blood-stained and dilapidated streets, and the sunlight seemed to shine even brighter at that moment.
Nie Qingyun suddenly came to his senses and then revealed a slight smile.
What he has always wanted to protect is perhaps precisely these insignificant moments.
……
Before long, the group finally arrived at the edge of the fortifications.
After Han Zheng and Shi Chuanyu took some people away, there were still more than twenty people left, mostly girls.
Nie Qingyun first sent out a drone to check the surrounding environment, and then had everyone act in groups according to their usual practice.
He then found a spot with a good view to observe.
Since most of the zombies were lured to the outer residential areas by Qin Hehuan's enslaved beasts, the number of zombies remaining in this area is now pitifully small compared to before.
In addition, the terrain provided a good advantage, and the nearby zombies were quickly wiped out.
It wasn't until they needed to go to a more distant place to actively lure zombies that Nie Qingyun gathered everyone together again.
Seeing that everyone seemed quite at ease, Nie Qingyun cleared his throat and said:
"Although we are only having a formal meeting now, I'm sure you all already had a general understanding of the situation from the student union when you registered."
"I watched for a while just now, and as I expected, you are already very familiar with how to fight zombies."
"But to be honest, with your current level of expertise, if you were to try and defeat that monster inside the main building, you would definitely be wiped out."
"That is an existence hundreds of times more powerful than zombies, an opponent that can only be defeated by risking one's life."
"If anyone wants to quit, they can leave now. Qin Hehuan will not punish you in any way."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became more serious, but no one chose to leave.
This is actually quite normal, because people who can join the task force without hesitation basically have nothing left to lose.
People with some strength or a better situation tend to cherish their lives more.
Seeing this, Nie Qingyun directly retrieved the crystal-like [Completion Blessing] and [Immune Injection] from the [Data Space].
"In that case, I'll get straight to the point."
"To be eligible to participate in the expedition, you must use these two items; this is the minimum requirement."
"I have some reserves here, but I won't give them to you for free."
As they spoke, everyone's attention was drawn to what Nie Qingyun was holding.
They all understood what these things meant, but they were too precious and monopolized by the student council, so even if ordinary people collected enough [Primal Crystals], they would not have the opportunity to obtain them.
So someone couldn't help but ask immediately.
"So what are the conditions?"
"As for the conditions..." Nie Qingyun said, putting the prop back.
“You need to buy 30 [Primal Crystals] of each item from me.”
"30 pieces?!"
A slight commotion suddenly arose in the room.
It costs ten [Primal Crystals] to draw one gacha, which is three times more expensive.
However, upon closer inspection, such a price is not expensive at all, or rather, it is quite cheap.
Because the probability of drawing gashapon is completely unpredictable, if you don't get what you want, then all your investment is wasted.
Moreover, after joining the task force, you don't have to pay personal income tax to your superiors. With a little effort and your previous savings, it's not difficult to accumulate 30 [Primal Crystals].
You could even say that this price is practically free.
Just as everyone's eyes began to light up, Nie Qingyun spoke up again, adding:
"Of course, not just anyone can buy these things from me; you must complete the tasks I assign you first."
Even so, both boys and girls seemed to be in high spirits.
Seeing this, Nie Qingyun nodded and continued:
"In that case, I will gradually issue you specific tasks later. Right now, the most important thing is to help you improve your basic strength."
"First, I'll give you a little test."
Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, Nie Qingyun held up one finger:
"The test will be a one-on-one duel. As for the rules... the one who surrenders or loses the ability to act loses, and the winner will receive 20 [Primal Crystals] as a reward."
"There's a reward too!"
Upon hearing this, some of those who had initially wanted to back down immediately became eager to try.
But no one wanted to be the first to step forward, so no one went up for a long time.
Seeing this, Nie Qingyun couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth and say:
"The first person to step forward can choose their opponent, and the person chosen cannot refuse."
Being able to choose your own opponent means having absolute initiative. Upon hearing this, one of the boys couldn't help but stand up.
After all, 20 [Primal Crystals] are no small number; winning a duel can bring in a large sum of money.
After receiving instructions from Nie Qingyun, the boy quickly glanced at the crowd.
In this situation, even a fool would know to choose the weakest opponent.
First, eliminate the boys who are stronger and have more combat experience.
Hmm... I can't choose the girl with long black hair and a dress, because she has a very close relationship with the team leader. If I accidentally hurt her, I'll be in big trouble.
And that tall girl with short hair shouldn't be chosen either; her skin tone suggests she's the athletic type...
While pondering, the boy's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he pointed to the very back of the crowd.
"It's you!"
"Don't hide, I'm talking to you... the short one with braids and glasses!"
Chapter 309: The Cute Chainsaw Girl
"Don't hide, I'm talking to you... the short one with braids and glasses!"
Everyone's eyes instinctively followed the direction the boy was pointing, and sure enough, they spotted a petite figure at the very back of the crowd.
Junko Hanagami was naturally a bit shy, and being stared at by so many people made her blush. She involuntarily hid behind Rinne Shiraya.
The girl's girl-next-door appearance was quite endearing, and some of the girls present immediately protested.
"Hey! You're a boy, do you have to bully me like this?!"
"That wretched cricket man, steamed shrimp heads!"
"Can't you show some manly spirit? Stop bullying only girls!"
The boy standing at the front blushed quickly under the barrage of criticism.
Normally, he wouldn't be so rude as to bully weak girls, but now is not the time to pretend to be polite.
But that's a full 20 [Primal Crystals], more than you could accumulate even after killing zombies for days, so no matter what, we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it now.
"Stop nagging!" the boy shouted immediately, then glared at the girl who had yelled the loudest.
"Since you're so active, why don't you become my opponent!"
Upon hearing this, the girl's accusatory tone immediately diminished by half, and she stammered for a long time without daring to respond.
Seeing this, the others gradually stopped making a sound.
"No, it's alright..." Just then, Junko Hanagami's soft voice broke the silence. She then slowly walked to the front of the line and bowed very politely to the boy.
"Please, please guide me..."
Seeing this, even the other boys couldn't help but look away. Although they also felt that this competition was very unfair, they couldn't stand up and say anything.
Because if it were your own situation, you would do the same.
Now, we can only wait and see what the team leader plans to do.
However, Nie Qingyun showed no mercy whatsoever. After the two stopped, he walked directly between them and raised one hand:
"In that case, let's get started."
He glanced to both sides, then lowered his hand and stepped back a few meters, signaling the start of the duel.
As soon as he finished speaking, the boy who was going to fight rushed out and covered half the distance in the blink of an eye, while throwing a punch.
On the other side, Hanagami Junko seemed completely unprepared, standing there blankly, neither making an attacking move nor adopting a defensive stance.
This caused a flicker of reluctance to cross the eyes of the boy who had been poised to attack.
The word "duel" sounds artistic, but it's actually quite different.
It has nothing to do with the flashy battles seen on TV. Especially when it happens to students who have no fighting skills, it is almost equivalent to a brawl, which will inevitably lead to a very embarrassing situation.
Looking at the sweet and lovely girl in the sundress, the boy hesitated for a moment before throwing a punch.
Because if you punch someone in the face like that, their pretty face will definitely be disfigured.
Attacking the jaw... that might dislocate it too.
At this moment, many people could no longer bear to look at the scene, as if they had already witnessed Junko Hanagami being punched and sent flying in a sorry state.
However, in the next instant, a muffled groan suddenly came from the arena.
Then, the boy who was about to throw a punch froze on the spot like a statue.
His once pretty face instantly contorted into a grimace, his eyes bloodshot and seemingly bulging out of their sockets.
Before anyone could figure out what was going on, the boy suddenly let out a bloodcurdling scream, then clutched his groin and collapsed to his knees.
"Ahhhh!"
"My...my...ahhh!"
Tears, snot, and saliva mingled together, covering his face as he screamed in agony.
The others then realized what had happened. In an instant, the boys below uniformly covered their groins, their faces showing expressions of horror.
Even Nie Qingyun's lips twitched, and he subconsciously bent over. This kind of phantom pain has nothing to do with strength; any man would have the same reaction if he saw this scene.
"Ouch!" The boy's wails continued, his body curled up on the ground.
However, Junko Hanagami did not hesitate for a moment. She quickly withdrew her right leg, which had delivered the "crushing blow," and summoned her weapon from the [Data Space].
With a piercing roar of an engine, a trembling chainsaw appeared in the girl's hand.
A pink bow was still tied to the handle at the end of the chainsaw, but the cold, rapidly spinning chain constantly reminded everyone that the weapon's destructive power was no joke.
The next second, Hanakami Junko moved.
Swift as the wind, he closed in on his opponent in the blink of an eye, slashing down from above.
A chainsaw is not a knife that leaves wounds on a person. The cold chain will dismember the body the moment it touches it.
No one expected that the seemingly gentle and weak girl would suddenly pull out such a powerful weapon. The scene reversed so quickly that most people's minds were already in a state of shock.
The boy curled up on the ground, in particular, had his pupils dilated.
The girl before him was a completely different person compared to before. Her cold gaze was like that of an ancient executioner, without a trace of pity or hesitation. Just one look at her was enough to send chills down one's spine.
In an instant, the boy sensed the girl's genuine killing intent. Without any wavering or hesitation, he knew that the girl truly wanted to kill him.
If this continues, we'll definitely die!
Do something quickly!
But... I can't make a sound...
Ruined!
"Okay."
Just then, a gentle voice broke the chilling murderous intent.
The trembling chain stopped a centimeter in front of the boy's nose.
Seeing this, Nie Qingyun released the girl's shoulder and then gently patted her: