Chapter 1, The Prisoner

Though he is said to be a battle-hardened god of war, he now appears to be nothing more than an eighteen-year-old child. After enduring two years of such a form of imprisonment, he is likely long since driven mad

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The times have indeed changed, and he can no longer find an opponent who can engage him in close combat. The individuals standing before him will only wield firearms, commanding armored vehicles to surround him heavily, while the air force, which he cannot reach even by jumping, conducts a targeted hunt against him

Accompanied by the sound of jingling, the woman threw it onto the ground outside and pressed the electric control button to slowly close the door

In the security room, a group of people was on high alert. If it were not for the consideration of the woman's identity in the small room, they would have already reopened the floor switch to restore power

Is it broken

A soldier standing beside him responded.

Clap-clap-clap ... ...

On the battlefield, he charged alongside his comrades, able to break into the enemy's positions and wreak havoc, with the blood of his fellow soldiers staining the path... Only he could reach the destination

The heavy round door was pushed open, and Lu Chen looked up to see a woman he had never encountered before, dressed in a manner that did not resemble that of the researchers here

The woman stared at Major General Anthony, and within just a few seconds, this general, who had been on the battlefield dozens of times, was drenched in sweat.

The door closed again, as if nothing had ever happened

Inside the "iron coffin," various precision instruments are interspersed, with syringes embedded in the prisoners' bodies to provide minimal nutrition and sustain their vital signs

This dreadful weather requires us to stand guard here. If you ask me, this base is completely unnecessary

Lu Chen

As she thought this, she inexplicably wanted to get closer to take a look at the big boy's eyes. Were there really no secrets hidden in those pitch-black pupils

Lu Chen's eyes were lowered, gazing at a rather inconspicuous spot illuminated by the cold light, where there lay a tiny silicone bead

Hey, Curry, don't listen to the rumors. We have seen the Blood Secret Warriors on the battlefield before. In my opinion, we should just eliminate them directly; it is much better than wasting national resources and military strength like this.

He does not feel lonely, only bored

At the base, a man in military uniform could not help but stomp his feet, the iron boots making a clattering sound on the ground

Do not say that there is a primate inside; even a killer whale would not be able to escape, of course, a killer whale is not this small

Lu Chen has already forgotten how long he has been imprisoned, one year or two years

After a moment, the round door opened again, and she walked out with a cold expression on her face

The precise mechanical transmission design ensures that every part of this "iron coffin" experiences uniform stress, theoretically allowing it to withstand a maximum force of 215,000 N in every direction

Lu Chen's sudden outburst was merely a fleeting moment, and in the next instant, he calmed down again. He truly could not break free from this iron coffin by sheer brute force

The woman silently glanced at him, and the atmosphere became oppressive

made a trip in vain

As Major General Anthony was about to disappear through the crack of the door, he caught a glimpse of a woman glancing at him, as if to say, "I have taken note of this."

After expending such great effort to capture it, how could they bear to kill it? Moreover, what you do not know is that at that time, a regiment's worth of troops was mobilized, and even tanks were brought onto the streets, nearly leaving none behind

However, Lu Chen's gaze was fixed ahead, showing no signs of movement. The woman stood before him, observing his hollow eyes, knowing that he was not looking at her.

Seeing the patrol officer walk away, he lit a cigarette

Major General Anthony nodded, yet he still did not leave

It is the winter season, and the cold wind pierces to the bone

Creaking

At the end of the corridor, there is a small room, yet it appears to be a vault

The man known as Curry fell silent for a moment, took out a cigarette and lit it. The smoke rose, obscuring his eyes, making it difficult for those around him to discern the expression in his gaze.

Between the gaps of the floorboards, there are pinhole cameras, which, in conjunction with the cameras on the ceiling, create a surveillance system with no blind spots. This is also one of the rare reasons why women in the base never wear skirts

Suddenly, the previously calm Lu Chen erupted, and the iron coffin crafted by the master of mechanics emitted a jarring explosive sound, causing the entire room to tremble.

However, rules are rules

Please allow us to be alone for a while

Ah, why not just kill them directly? What era are we living in now? What use is it to study those things? Do you really think the skills of those yellow-skinned monkeys in the East are of any value?

You only have five minutes

The face, with nostrils exposed for breathing, and eyes uncovered to prevent prolonged darkness from driving the prisoner to madness

After calming down, she carefully stepped forward to pick up the notebook and the ballpoint pen, then stood up and made a gesture upwards, indicating that it was over

Fortunately, the woman was wearing a long trench coat, and closing it in front did not seem to compromise her elegance. She took out a notebook and a specially designed ballpoint pen, gazing at the legendary figure locked in the iron coffin

The floorboards fit together seamlessly, yet upon closer inspection, there are subtle patterns on the surface. These are embedded pressure-sensitive chips that, when a force exceeding 1N is applied while the system is not turned off, will activate a high-voltage current of 10KV. Any organic matter or living creature will be instantaneously turned to charcoal.

The cold wind blew, the smoke dissipated, and he gazed into the distance with a hint of sentiment, as if recalling something, saying: "One cannot say that, for that person is indeed the... Martial God of the East"

Recently, another battalion has been transferred here, but I do not understand what the higher-ups mean by this

The sudden turn of events startled the woman, causing her to retreat hastily, even dropping the items in her hands to the ground. The alarm sounded like a buzzing bee, and everyone in the base became alert.

Time is short, I will speak and you will listen

The door of the small cabin is a circular door made of 550mm stainless steel plate, featuring a combination lock with 108 positions, accompanied by intricate mechanical lock holes. The key and the code are held respectively by General Anthony of the base and his deputy.

This feeling is utterly terrible

This time, the speech is in fluent Chinese

Click—click—

Your earrings and the chain below are also made of metal

There is a stark contrast between the simplicity of the interior and exterior of the base, with the corridor walls shimmering with a dim luster, made of solid steel

It seemed that she realized Lu Chen was unable to respond, so she stepped forward and said, "If you agree, blink once; if you do not agree, blink twice"

Major General Anthony's tone is humble

The woman was unconcerned and continued, "I am not a qualified negotiator, nor do I enjoy beating around the bush. I am here to deliver a message. Recently, some individuals with extraordinary powers have emerged in the country, and they are difficult to handle. His Excellency the President wishes to enlist your assistance. Aside from the necessary controls, you will be granted a limited degree of freedom. What are your thoughts on this?"

Silent and speechless, Lu Chen did not wish to speak, and being locked in, he was unable to utter a word

At this moment, those pitch-black eyes were quietly gazing at the tightly closed door, hollow like a snowfield, even more desolate than the winter outside

The cabin has no windows, and at the top is a cold light fixture, the white light lending the environment a somewhat chilling atmosphere

The woman looked at Lu Chen in shock, and only realized the other person's attitude after seeing him blink twice.

After the most intangible confrontation, the woman ultimately compromised, removing her earrings, and with a swift motion, she also unzipped her zipper

The woman is dressed in a dark brown Burberry trench coat, her feet adorned with Christian Louboutin high heels that make a clicking sound as she walks. Her long golden hair is casually draped, with light blue earrings at the tips that add a stunning touch. Her expression is indifferent, and she appears very capable.

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In the center of the room, there is an "iron coffin" on the platform, made of titanium alloy that has been disassembled into precise components, complemented by a highly resilient compound, designed and assembled by an outstanding mechanical engineering master, locking a person in place with utmost precision

The woman said to General Anthony behind her, using the word "please," but her demeanor clearly resembled that of a queen issuing a command to her subject

There are multiple small holes in the wall, which house a high-tech air circulation system to ensure the life needs of the detainees. When necessary, what these small holes deliver may not be air, but rather something far more lethal.

He was grumbling under his breath, but upon seeing the officer leading the patrol approaching from a distance, he immediately stood up straight and fixed his gaze ahead without looking sideways