I'm the Villainess in the Apocalypse-Chapter 576. Exploration

It would also cross two or three other bases on the way before reaching City A Base.

So Derek was not worried.

Besides, if his memory was correct, it was not their turn to face this rank 7 worm like big mutated animals.

"No." Alicia shook her head.

Thinking about it from another perspective, Alicia understood that it was impossible for the worm like big mutated animals to reach City A Base so quickly.

And would the government stay quiet if this rank 7 worm like big mutated animals were to come to them?

No way.

They would definitely figure out some ways to stop the rank 7 worm like big mutated animals from coming closer to the habitable locations.

"I see."

Derek chuckled. "Stop worrying so much. You only have to relay what you know to the others and then they would figure out a way to deal with it."

Alicia looked at Derek and smiled in response. "You’re right. There’s no point in me being so worried."

The two of them didn’t have any combat ability even though their ability had technically reached rank 5. They might be taught some basic self defense, but it would be utterly useless against some powerful awakened.

And if they were facing the powerful big mutated animals out there, they would be killed instantly.

In that case, why should they worry so much.

They were indeed weak, so they had to live in their own way that would maximize their own gift.

"Let’s go."

"Yes~."

...

The next day, several teams silently departed.

This mission to explore the underground maze was not the type of mission that could be publicized. If people were to know that there were such powerful rank 7 or 8 big mutated animals out there that might attack them, could they stay calm?

It would be better to let these people not know anything.

Only those who could make a difference knew about this matter so as not to cause panics for the people.

Dylan and Anna were also properly geared up.

Mark and his team was also going to follow Dylan and Anna and then went their separate ways during the exploration because their entrance point was the same. Looking at how Dylan and Anna were properly equipped this time, Mark grinned.

"So this time, you’re no longer only wearing a vest?"

"It’s a proper powerful big mutated animal that we might face," Dylan replied. He looked at Mark and the others.

They were all already at peak rank 5, but the gap between rank 5 and rank 6 seemed to be quite high. The improvement felt slower and slower when they had reached such high ranking.

Even with the massive resources they enjoyed as part of the military and also their family backing, they still couldn’t reach rank 6.

This made Dylan wonder if there was anything special about rank 6.

Because he and Anna simply reached these high ranks without them realizing it. They only knew that they were becoming more powerful and could control their abilities better. There were also many unique points about their abilities that was hard to describe.

"The areas we’re exploring is right below the wall. It’s said that there are many big mutated animals down there in the past. It has been cleaned to a certain degree," Anna said as she looked at the information from her phone.

Mark and Lucy nodded.

The two of them had heard about what Anna said.

Because before they came here, Uncle Matthias made sure that their information was up to date, so the exploration history was also given to them. Well, in the form of simple summary of course.

After all, it was impossible for them to read such long and detailed exploration mission’s list.

"Let’s go." Alan also nodded.

This time, their team was only three people because Lidia was not an awakened. She tried to awaken her abilities some time ago, but she failed as there was no reaction. After some testing, it was found that she was among the few who couldn’t awaken their abilities.

Even though Lidia was disappointed, but she eventually accepted it.

This time, the mission was really dangerous, so they only sent three people, Mark, Lucy, and Alan.

The three of them were all rank 5 awakened, so even if they were to encounter powerful big mutated animals, they had a certain degree ability to protect themselves.

It was all that was needed for them to be able to participate in this mission.

"Yes."

They jumped down and followed the tunnel that was made by these big mutated animals. There were many pillars that was made by humans to make sure that this tunnel would not cause the structure above to collapse.

Looking at the way it was built, it seemed to be pretty good.

"We should have invited someone of earth element to explore the way," Lucy commented. They wouldn’t be able to figure out whether there were any hidden paths or anything without the earth element.

They were all holding flashlight as they walked.

Even if their senses were enhanced, it didn’t mean they could see clearly when the surroundings were completely dark.

"There’s no need," Anna said. "There are many plants that live in underground and they’re telling me some of the paths below."

The others: "..."

Looking at Anna, they sighed.

A few months ago, Anna had told the few people in this small group that she could communicate with plants. Of course, the communication was not very clear and only vague.

But it was very helpful to find way.

It was especially if they were to get lost in a jungle.

"Any big mutated animals?" Dylan asked.

Rather than the way, it would be more important for them to deal with the big mutated animals in this area.

"Some low ranked big mutated animals," Anna replied with a frown. "Mostly rats."

The others nodded.

It didn’t seem surprising considering that this tunnel seemed to be dug by rats too.