Chapter 4, Coffin

This moment has finally arrived

The surrounding guard posts are tall and sturdy, almost merging with the rocks, overlooking the entire camp from a high vantage point

"It seems there is a minefield ahead. This morning, they conducted an inspection of the landmine situation." Xu Yang flipped through the security log and noticed a hint of something amiss

"If that's the case, they could notice at any time over there," Matteo said

He utilized numerical mental manipulation to restore partial power, activated the surrounding motion sensors, thermal scans, and cameras, set himself as a non-scanning object, and then began to monitor the every move of the mercenaries around him, relaying this data back to himself in real time

Matteo gazed at those security personnel, seemingly scanning them to check if they were truly dead.

A mercenary approached Xu Yang from behind, following him as if monitoring his movements

Hacker Witch ... ... What was your original ability?

Cautious and prudent

Matteo stood up from the vehicle, turned his head, and made two tactical gestures to the mercenaries behind him. They understood immediately, grabbed their weapons, donned their night vision goggles, jumped down from the vehicle, and infiltrated the mining site

Xu Yang held his breath

She is still alive

Generally speaking, the assumption made by Barks is correct, Xu Yang thought. At the main control console, someone would surely notice the fact that the excavation site equipment was offline and immediately dispatch the company's rapid response team, ordering them to take control of the situation

In other words, it is very likely that Kyoto has not noticed what is happening here at all

"Take away the target," Matteo commanded, as four mercenaries moved in unison to lift the witch from the coffin and swiftly transfer her outside

Ink, Bacchus extended his right hand, from the palm slightly oozing some black marks, "The worst ability, I was kicked out of the company at the age of 7, discovered while graffitiing on the streets, transformed into what it is now, high-intensity work"

However, things are different now

Bacchus donned the communicator, continuously reporting the coordinates and positions of the surrounding enemies to the mercenaries, enabling them to shoot effortlessly and complete the cleanup.

They could only pretend not to have seen this scene

"Gentlemen, this is it." Matteo strode towards the ancient coffin, "A mission costing hundreds of millions, involving the cooperation of hundreds of people, after a series of sleepless nights, anxiety, panic, repeated assurances, and planning... we have finally found the key to paradise"

Except for Matteo, all the mercenaries took out an oxygen mask and put it on to filter the hallucinogenic gas in the air Xu Yang also covered his mouth and nose knowing that this gas was harmful and of no benefit

After the mercenaries stormed the mining site, gunfire erupted continuously, accompanied by the screams of the internal security personnel being killed

Now Xu Yang can vaguely see the content of the mural, which depicts natural disasters, sacrifices, the suffering of people in the sea of fire, and the demise of all things in the brilliance.

The witch's face is vibrant, breathing in her sleep, as if she has been dreaming for a thousand years

No wonder Matteo has been somewhat distant towards Barks

The entrance has been destroyed, and the four walls are tall and thick, adorned with ancient murals. Their style is old, the colors are vibrant, and the lines are rough and simplistic, making it impossible to discern the content

He held his breath and stepped back

The coffin was filled with gold artifacts, silver ornaments, and jeweled chalices, all of which were invaluable ancient treasures

There is no room for complacency

Done. "Bacchus nodded.

Have you been with them for a long time?" Xu Yang asked Bacchus, falling behind.

"The money is about to be in hand," Xu Yang said, "how can I be careless."

Matteo jumped out of the vehicle and quickly entered the mining site. The mercenaries executing the mission regrouped and followed behind him, forming a tactical formation, remaining vigilant of one another, with the flashlights on their guns sweeping back and forth.

The tomb chamber is surrounded by ever-burning candlesticks, with a total of sixteen bronze candles. The flickering flames illuminate the large ancient coffin in the center.

This is a human instinct, a defensive awareness inherited from our genes, akin to being targeted by a tiger or lion, where adrenaline begins to secrete, the nerves become highly alert, and one is always prepared to fight or flee

Do not inquire about the dividends, this is the rule. Ah, I am not jealous that you can receive tens of millions or even hundreds of millions...

"Should we open it?" a mercenary asked

As the coffin lid moved, the flames of the four corner candlesticks flickered, as if in fear, as if in warning

If they suddenly want to take action against themselves, Xu Yang would react even earlier than they would

After surveying the surroundings, Xu Yang shifted his gaze to the coffin

"You are quite calm," Matteo glanced at Xu Yang, "I thought you would be a bit flustered"

"Go." Matteo quickly rushed up the slope, and Xu Yang also caught up under the urging of the mercenaries

Matteo gave a glance to Barks, who quickly operated the small transmitter he carried with him to send out a message

In just 7 minutes, this shuttle will automatically navigate to the site to assist them in their evacuation

After Matteo completely opened the coffin, Xu Yang could not help but move closer to observe, and the mercenaries also put down their guns and unconsciously approached.

In an instant, he felt a shiver from the depths of his heart

In the depths underground, communication is extremely inconvenient, and even slight interference can impose significant limitations

I will mark them. The ocular implants of Barks began to scan, clicking as 25 red light spots illuminated the ground ahead, indicating the location of the smart sensing landmines

All of this was executed with precision and effectiveness; before the survivors could report the situation here, they had already been completely eliminated

Xu Yang secretly intercepted the information flow, the content of which was a summons for a large shuttle.

In an era where faces can be freely changed, beautiful appearances are not rare; nonetheless, Xu Yang can never forget the appearance of that enchantress, which is truly one of a kind

"In theory, it should remain intact, but... the container cannot be moved." Matteo tested the weight of the coffin

Xu Yang noticed that the bottom of the coffin was fused with the ground, making it impossible to separate. Matteo had no choice but to abandon his plan to take the coffin away and forcefully pushed open the coffin lid

At the moment the ancient witch was taken out of the tomb, Xu Yang turned back to take a glance, and all sixteen ancient candlesticks extinguished in an instant, plunging the tomb into pure darkness, with the braziers above no longer burning, leaving only crimson embers

A total of 6 mercenaries can easily suppress multiple enemies, clearly indicating that the combat proficiency of both sides is not on the same level

Hurry up, if their supervisor remotely restarts the system, we are finished. Barks, being experienced, understands the risks behind the technology

The experience of transformation is certainly unpleasant, and one's abilities are also suppressed

As Xu Yang passed through the surrounding wall, he saw a massive industrial mining facility, painted entirely in bright yellow, resembling a slumbering beast, standing tall in the center of the camp

Xu Yang began to worry that these mercenaries would suddenly act recklessly

A group of people walked down approximately fifty meters and arrived at an ancient tomb.

22 armed personnel are still in action, Xu Yang has already taken control of the internal cameras and sensors of the mining site, and there are 2 individuals attempting to communicate externally, but the signal has already been blocked by me

Her appearance is exquisite, with chestnut long hair in disarray, her hands resting at her sides, dressed in a magnificent dark red gown, the sleeves adorned in gold, intricately embroidered with patterns. The hem of the gown is embellished with tassels, jewels, and golden threads, resplendent and complex, dignified and elegant, possessing a splendid aura that modern technology can never replicate. Like an oil painting, like an unattainable dream

Signal jammers are commonplace; they were originally intended to restrict employees from using their mobile phones at work. Now, they are controlled by Xu Yang to suppress the distress signals of security personnel

This is the mindset I want to see... Think about it, Xu, the witch is an endless source of wealth that will bring happiness to all of us. Matteo stopped them at the mouth of a downward slope, "... This is where the ancient witch resides."

Some security devices operate completely independently and cannot be controlled from a shared network

A witch lies asleep in the coffin

We still have a journey to walk together

Whoever cast this tomb chamber, he hoped that the contents of the coffin would remain forever sealed deep underground, submerged in a dreamlike state

At the top, a long bronze chain hangs down, suspending an ancient brazier from which emanates a dizzying fragrance, as if some kind of spice and herb is being burned, the fuel having turned to ash after being consumed for countless centuries

However, his attention was completely no longer on the mural

Matteo stood motionless, like a statue, still wearing sunglasses, yet it seemed as if he could see everything around him

Xu Yang observed a vague radiance emanating from within, not produced by artificial technology, and he could not scan any information regarding devices.

"This is our opportunity... stay close," Matteo said

Hello, I am bored

The plan is indeed very meticulous, and there must be support from outside. They are about to succeed; I am merely a temporary component in their chain of plans, hoping to survive and take away this sum of money

"We still have time," Xu Yang said, "They are lacking vigilance"

The thing that sleeps in the coffin is far more terrifying than any beast.

Each of them had rehearsed countless times in advance, as if the information about the mining site had been printed into their minds. They were already intimately familiar with the structure of the mining site, and even in complete darkness, they could easily find the most suitable combat positions.

How much money can you take

Matteo walked to the side of the ancient coffin

The security personnel of the mining site, shot dead, lay sprawled on the ground, while the surrounding gun emplacements and searchlights stood silent and still. As the mercenaries looked up, they beheld the ancient, hollow, distant ceiling, a hundred feet away, evoking a sense of insignificance, as if they had stepped into the body of a giant

Xu Yang browsed through the program logs and transmitted data streams within the digital mind, finding no communication and no evidence indicating that higher-level permissions were observing or managing.

That is still better than enduring hunger and risking being raped while scavenging. I really cannot stand people like you, who have a regular job yet still run out of the company.

Yes," Bacchus nodded, "multiple missions, but Matteo... he came in 'airborne', so I can't say much.

Carefully observing the witch's figure, Xu Yang noticed her chest rising and falling slightly, and her nostrils quivering