SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire-Chapter 53 - Assembling the Troops_1
Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Assembling the Troops_1
Chapter 53 -53 Assembling the Troops_1
The scene fell silent for a few seconds as if everyone was stunned by the information, taking a while to register what had been said.
The old butler, with his temples streaked with grey and his face weary, opened his mouth uncertainly, “Your Excellency, if I heard you correctly, did you just say that a disaster is going to befall our city?”
As he spoke, he couldn’t help but glance out of the window, where all was tranquil under the light, seemingly not a place where any disaster would strike.
Moreover, they were already thousands of miles away from the “Magic Fog calamity” zone. Even if it were to spread, it shouldn’t be so rapid.
“Yes, that’s why I need your help to mobilize the city’s defenses, to prepare for the oncoming disaster over the course of this night before it becomes unstoppable.”
Colin pondered for a moment; if he remembered the previous foresights correctly, they had several key points.
The first wave of substantial charges would occur after daylight…
Next was that “he,” who apparently could not leave the Holy Healing Church. The notes mentioned that his charge on the church failed and he was ultimately routed without pursuit from the other side.
However, “he” could control the Beast Transformation Syndrome to attack, perishing in the inexhaustible onslaught, sapped of his strength.
But now that Colin had that mission guidance, he would not engage in head-on confrontations anymore…
In addition, it appeared that a group of people had discovered the issue with the Holy Healing Church before him and had launched an attack before he could get there, dealing certain damage to the adversary.
Any team capable of injuring such formidable creatures was obviously a strong one.
Although unclear who they were, he must seize this opportunity and not let it go to waste.
At this moment, the old butler wore a conflicted expression. He seemed about to speak but then, thinking of something, turned to look at Miss Helena.
“Are you sure?” Helena’s voice came from beneath the gray hood.
Her tone was much steadier this time.
“Absolutely.”
Colin’s tone was firm and decisive.
The person behind the scenes conducting the ritual would absolutely not stop now.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have locked down the entire city.
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One reason would certainly be the desire not to let the outside world know, not wishing to be disturbed; the second was an indication that the individual was also in a last-ditch effort, with no turning back.
As for why “he” did not choose to perform the ritual in the wilderness in secrecy.
Clearly, he needed the whole city’s population for the sacrifice.
Of course, framing it that way wouldn’t be enough to gain trust due to insufficient evidence.
So as he spoke, Colin lifted his grey robe to reveal his current state: a pale and weak face, the left half covered in blood, with one eyeball sunken in, and traces of blood still seeping out.
When this scene came into view, everyone present, whether Helena, the old butler, or the guards, couldn’t help but gasp.
Colin looked much more miserable than when they had seen him during the day.
After a while, the old butler with greying temples broke the silence:
“What has… happened here?”
What has happened? Young and foolish, suffered for seeing what he shouldn’t have… Colin muttered to himself. Indeed, he had only looked out of habit and had not expected that glance to nearly cost him his life.
Of course, that wasn’t what he could say out loud. Taking a slight breath, with a grave expression, he said, “It’s the price paid for glimpsing the disaster that is about to unfold.
“Besides, there is one more thing that can confirm the veracity of my words…
“From now on, it will be impossible to leave the city. A powerful force has sealed it off, and you can try to go outside to verify it for yourselves.
“However, I advise against going now, as it would lead to us being discovered.”
After speaking, neither Helena nor the old butler spoke immediately.
After a few seconds, Colin was about to urge them when Helena said, “Please allow me to step away for a while before I can make a decision.”
I’ve already made it so clear, and still, she needs to consider? Doesn’t she know that time is life right now…
Without waiting for Colin to respond, Helena rose and walked into the study next door.
Upon entering the study, Helena turned to close the door and then took out a gold ring from a delicate pouch at her waist.
Embedded in the ring was a pure white crystal stone.
Helena put the ring on the middle finger of her right hand and then took out a piece of shaped gold, painted with a sun composed of a circle and straight lines.
Then, she bowed her head, clasped her hands in front of her chest in a praying gesture, and seemed to be chanting someone’s revered name.
Quickly, the piece of gold burned like a piece of paper, but what burned was a pure white radiance.
Helena rapidly reviewed in her mind the words she had just heard from Colin combined with the anomalies that had occurred that day.
Before long, a faint, pale light appeared on her, as if she were draped in a sacred, translucent veil.
“I sense the breath of catastrophe, yet I am still here, unable to leave easily, unable to provide much help…”
“There are some problems with his words, but they’re not important…”
“Assist him, he should have a solution, and can be trusted…”
“But the condition is, if possible, to save more people, regardless of their status, regardless of their nobility or commonness…”
“Of course, everything depends on the situation; no need to force it.”
A series of light, melodious, and divine-sounding female voices rose to her ear, making one’s heart feel at peace, unable to harbor any emotion.
“Yes, Your Grace.”
Helena responded in a low, devout voice, and when she opened her eyes again, the piece of gold seal on the desktop had completely evaporated.
She carefully removed the ring, put it back in her pocket, and then turned to walk out.
In the hall, several minutes had already passed, and Colin looked a bit better than before. At the sight of Helena coming out, he looked over at her.
“I will assist you with all matters, but I have one condition.”
“What condition?”
Colin asked curiously. Although he wondered why the noblewoman’s attitude had changed after a trip to the study, he couldn’t afford to dwell on that now.
“In this disaster, save as many people as possible.”
“Save more people?”
I can hardly save myself; how can I save more people? Are you overestimating me?
Do you really regard me as some almighty savior?
If I had that power, why would I even come to you?
If it weren’t that he needed her help, Colin would have liked to say, you might as well find someone more capable.
Seeing Colin frown, Helena continued, “Of course, it’s only about trying our best to do so; it’s okay if we really can’t save everyone.”
That makes more sense, Colin nodded, “I can only say I’ll do my best.”
Helena didn’t say anything more but went on, “What should we do next? What do I need to do?”
“Right now, our forces are too scattered, and the battle situation is not in our favor. We need to start by assembling our troops.”
