Subsequently, Ma Lu changed into Japanese Army clothing, started a fire, causing a blaze at their headquarters. Amidst the chaos, she sometimes leapt into space, sometimes mingled with the enemy, searching the enemy camp for a long time before finally finding those female compatriots who were imprisoned.

Among these female compatriots, many were citizens within the city, naturally recognizing her at a glance. After entering, she spoke to them.

"I’m sorry, I can’t save you all. They’re now killing anyone they see, only bringing back women. You know what the consequences are in your hearts. Did you all bring the medicine I gave you that day?"

At this moment, some began shaking their heads, others nodded, yet every single one was scared beyond measure, tears streaming down.

"Those who have the medicine, before they start on you all, apply it to your lower bodies. Any man who touches you will die from severe body rot; of course, you will die too. This is a method of mutual destruction. I can’t save you, but this will lessen your torment. Those without medicine, it doesn’t matter, the medicine is contagious."

At this point, she choked up, looking at them: "I apologize to all of you, my sisters. I couldn’t save you, but rest assured, I will avenge you. I still have my mission, you all... take care!"

Originally, the torment was supposed to begin that night. If it weren’t for Ma Lu’s fire, none might have escaped. Now, Ma Lu’s words filled all the women with despair. If there had been any expectation before, listening now to the gunshots outside, the sound of artillery, and seeing atrocities during the day, their expressions gradually turned ashen with despair, looking at each other, holding hands, tears continuously falling.

"If we’re destined to die, then we might as well die with more value. They killed our siblings, burned our homes, why should we let them live happily after? Sisters, death is not scary, what’s scary is dying without taking someone down with us. I believe Dr. Ma; I’ve seen her for treatment, so I trust the medicine’s efficacy. We still have 48 hours left, it’s plenty!"

If you brought them here and could hold off for 48 hours without touching them, heh, impossible. Once the first comes along, there’ll be a continuous stream of people.

Who isn’t afraid to die? 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

The first brave woman applying the medicine had already resolved to die, and she would undoubtedly influence certain individuals. Women who wish to die may ask those with medicine for it. Among those with medicine, some might dare not use it and want to survive; these are normal human reactions. You can’t influence everyone, but once one person uses the medicine, these people are played out.

"You don’t have to use the medicine, but if anyone reveals this secret, you will harm everyone."

What Ma Lu said before leaving was absolutely not alarmist talk. If any woman couldn’t bear it and revealed this secret publicly, the Japanese Army would mercilessly kill the woman. You’re not only useless but also carry poison all over, who would touch you then? They won’t touch you, so you don’t have to die. What use do you have?

Therefore, Ma Lu’s warning kept echoing in these women’s minds, lingering indefinitely.

Ma Lu never acts without confidence. They only know part of the story, not all of it. Men who touch the women with applied medicine won’t immediately die or die delayed. They also need to consume the food she secretly spiked, and once mixed, within 72 hours, they will die explosively.

She told the women they’d die within 12 hours. If they don’t die within 12 hours, does this prove someone is fear-mongering?

Men think with their lower bodies; would these people leave the food in front of them untouched?

Maybe initially they would be shocked, but if after 12 hours they still bounce around alive, who exactly deceived whom?

They might think this is a ploy the women came up with to stall them, trying to escape. Heh, is that possible?

Every unit has its stationed place, Ma Lu would relocate the food from space to a safe place before acting.

She would calculate the time, waiting for their outbreak, first confiscating their weapons arsenal, then seizing their food supplies, coldly watching them each rot completely and die. Of course, during which all phone communication equipment would be cut off, hoping to notify by phone or radio would be impossible.