Became an Evolving Space Monster - Chapter 410



Only Noblemtl

Most of them are regular reports sent by terraforming machines that react sensitively to changes in the planet’s environment, with a small amount of observation records sent by ships traveling between constellations.

‘I guess I’ll have to leave this to PS-111.’

“Report. Report.”

As I was looking at the hologram, MPS-03 came running towards me.

“Variables occurred during the mission.”

‘Variable?’

“Confirm, necessary. Necessary!”

The guy manipulated the terminal and holographic device with his pointed metal legs. The stellar records flipped through and new data appeared on the hologram.

The new one was a huge map. Judging from the structure, it was clearly a map of the research complex that MPS-03 had entered. Above each building on the map, there were complex codes with numbers and letters.

“Intruder. Computer, communications, use.”

From what I heard, it sounds like communication data sent by the soldier who attacked MPS-03.

‘If it’s an internal map, it’s pretty important information.’

Megacorp’s research facilities are usually very secure. Even here, where combat often occurs, there are mines and drones scattered everywhere.

In such a situation, sending a map with such detailed information to the outside world? And that too in a situation where communication and electricity were cut off? It must have been the work of a corrupt soldier trying to sell important information.

‘The important thing here is the buyer of the map.’

The reason you want a map that contains all the information about the research complex is simple. You’re probably planning to conquer this complex.

Of course, the value of the map is incomparable to that of a normal genetic sample or test subject, and stealing it would be a significant risk.

‘It would be difficult to buy soldiers with just any kind of compensation.’

The enemy was strong enough to physically attack the complex, and had the wealth to bribe soldiers who knew the secrets.

As far as I know, there is only one being here with that much power.

‘Separatist forces.’

I heard it from Jeff, who I caught in the commercial city.

A separatist organization that is carrying out terrorist attacks in AG-01 is said to be in league with pirates and is after genetic samples.

‘The pirate cartel that supports them is called the Sino Group.’

The Sino Group is a pirate group formed by the alliance of several cartels, and is believed to be led by Spacedog Ranker. I have also met cartels belonging to the Sino Group.

Jeff said that the cartel that made contact with the separatists was called Sinoni. They are pirates belonging to the same group as the ones I encountered, except for the different name.

If you’re a pirate managed by a ranker, you should be able to take down a research lab without much difficulty.

‘But that’s strange. Why are you targeting this place?’

AG-01 is not a place that Spacedog players would want to go for. If you are looking for genetic samples, there are many other good places. In my case, I came to AG-01 to find traces of Arcane Orca, not to think about genetic samples.

‘Or is it the arbitrary actions of subordinates?’

Jeff said that the main source of income for the Shinoni Cartel is hunting dangerous creatures and smuggling rare species.

In the game, pirates hunting dangerous creatures often use Hulk mutants as combat assistants. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for the Shinoni Cartel to want to acquire Hulk mutants for the same purpose.

‘I guess I’ll have to ask him directly to find out for sure.’

Is he really here to save the Hulk mutants, or is he doing something else?

To confirm this, we need to catch members of the Shinoni Cartel.

‘It’s hard to avoid a fight with those guys anyway.’

They’ve secured the map of the research center. Even if they can’t, the airstrikes will begin within two or three days.

And the owner of the research lab they’re after is me.

The humans who were guarding the complex have all been eliminated by the Hiveformers, and the nest is devouring the tall buildings from the inside out. And that’s not all. PS-111, who is not here, is also working hard to hide my presence through information operations.

‘Should we just let pirates take it?’

I gave orders to all the Hiveformers in the research complex.

Bring me genetic samples of the creatures I mentioned.

‘I was thinking of using the nest, and this came at a good time.’

In the game, many people visited my nest and gave me compliments.

The Shinoni Cartel will feel the same way.

–

A large warehouse located in the port.

Various intelligent beings are bustling around. They are of different races, including humans, cyborgs, rock walkers, and insectmen, but they have one thing in common. They are all wearing camouflage-painted suits.

They were armed with better equipment than the regular army guarding the planet, but surprisingly, they were pirates. And not just any pirates, they were the infamous pirate group, the Shinoni Cartel.

On the second floor of the warehouse, Ventress, the second-in-command of the Shinoni Cartel, was looking down on his men when one of his officers approached him.

“Boss. The hacking team will be ready in five minutes.”

He was watching the members of the organization through the window, and he turned his head after hearing the executive’s words.

“What about the placement?”

“The assault team and support team have all been deployed. The separatists are also ready.”

The executive reported, manipulating a mechanical device to display a hologram.

A hologram of a large city model appeared before the two. Small circles were displayed on the outskirts of the city.

This hologram is the result of implementing a commercial city research complex. Those circles are subordinates sent by Ventress.

They are all prepared to attack the research complex.

“Okay. Once the hacking is done, the separatists and assault team will go in together. The rest of you stand by.”

“All right.”

“The assault team should not act as they normally do, but move appropriately depending on the situation.”

The position of the troops, their weapons, everything is as planned. Ventress nodded with satisfaction after checking the hologram.

“Oh, and you, Vice-Captain? Are we really free to do as we please?”

But then, the executive struck a chord in the good mood.

“The boss told me to stay quiet….”

“You have to speak properly. I told you to prepare and wait first so that no problems arise.”

The current leader of the Sino Group is pushing forward with a plan. The details are confidential, but Ventress only found out thanks to hearing it from the leader.

‘You said we need to take control of several planets for the plan to work.’

Planet AG-01 in the Jer-11 constellation is also one of those targets.

Ventress’s mission is to take control of the planet before the Sino Group’s core forces arrive. To do so, she must first clear away the unstable elements here.

“And you’re being careful not to catch it as late as possible. Do you think I’m some kind of idiot giving credit to the defense forces?”

“that….”

“We have to get rid of those fucking terrorists anyway. How great would it be if we could just make each other weak like we are now?”

“That is certainly true, but what still stimulates Noble Capital is….”

“Anyway. I’m considering it from all angles, so don’t ask any more questions.”

Ventress was annoyed by her subordinate’s constant spit-roasting, but she decided to hold back this time. The guy was quite capable among the executives, so it was a shame to just throw him away.

The executive also knew that it would be dangerous to point out any further, so he kept his mouth shut.

At that moment, all of a sudden, all the lights inside the warehouse blinked simultaneously. The hologram’s light also dimmed for a moment before returning to its original state.

“what?”

“It seems like lightning struck.”

“Are the guys I sent to fix the terraforming machines just lying around? Why are they still like this?”

“They say that his condition is worse than expected. I just checked and it looks like it’ll take a few more days… .”

“Tch, you fucking idiots.”

Ventress clicked her tongue at the sound of thunder continuing to crash down outside.

“What about communications? Surely it won’t get cut off during the operation?”

“Yes. There is no problem since you have already prepared it.”

Just then, a message appeared on the hologram indicating that Hacking Team was ready.

“Ready to go. Ready to go.”

“Oh, that’s good. Let’s get started.”

“Understood. Assault team, advance.”

As the command was given, circles printed on the holographic city began to move.

–

Black visitors enter the research complex filled with rain, mud, and fog.

They were dressed in heavy armor and moved as nimbly as hunting dogs tracking their prey. They did not waver at all as they passed through fields filled with mines and combat drones. They stopped behind a building after passing through the most dangerous area.

“Did you all get in okay?”

“yep.”

“No problem.”

The leader of the assault team sent by Ventress quickly checked the men who had come with him. There were 20 of them. It was exactly the same as when they came in.

The main enemies of the Shinoni Cartel are wild animals, but that doesn’t mean they can’t catch people. They’ve carried out this kind of infiltration operation many times, so they’re all familiar with it.

“This is Josh. We have entered the Eastern sector.”

“The separatists took over the watchtower first, so join us immediately.”

“All right.”

After finishing communicating with the warehouse headquarters, they ran to a long building nearby.

“I’ll enter the code, so don’t worry about the rest.”

“yep!”

The leader standing in front of the door entered the security code that had been sent two days ago. The security of the main gate of the guard tower was released and the solid metal door opened. The twenty pirates quickly entered the tower.

“What? Why are the lights off?”

The inside of the building was pitch black. Even the emergency lights weren’t on. Even though there were people who had entered before them. Josh, the leader of the pirates, immediately contacted headquarters.

“The power went out inside the guard tower. Are you sure they’ve taken over?”

“I just got a call from you. They said they sent an EMP to the building.”

“Huh? Why all of a sudden…?”

“Let’s discuss that later. He said he’s waiting upstairs, so go up and join him.”

Despite the sudden change in variables, the executives at headquarters showed no signs of agitation.

‘This person wasn’t originally like this?’

It was odd that the separatists used the EMP, but the overly calm appearance of the executives was also strange.

“How do I do it?”

“… Everyone, move with maximum alertness. If you see anything, shoot immediately.”

They didn’t even understand what was happening, but they had no choice. Josh and the pirates each grabbed their weapons and started walking down the hallway.

Even though the power was out in the building, the inside was still visible thanks to the helmet’s heat-detecting vision. They kept walking in formation and soon reached the stairs.

“Be careful, you never know what might come out….”

As Josh was talking to his men, he noticed something strange.

There were a total of 20 people there, including him. However, he could only see 14 people now.

“Hey! Where did the kids behind you go?”

“Huh? Huh, huh?”

The pirates looked back and only then realized that their comrade had disappeared.

“We were definitely together just a moment ago!”

“me too!”

The entrance to the building and the stairs are connected by a single corridor. The length of the corridor itself is not very long. It is impossible to disappear without making a sound in a few seconds.

The pirates quickly manipulated the terminal to check the detector.

“What is this?”

“How did this happen?”

There were a total of twenty signals from the organization members that were displayed on the detector. The problem is that five of them are on a different floor than the first floor. The only way to get to the upper floors of this building is to use the stairs in front of them.

“Fuck! Get out of here right now!”

“yep!”