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Chapter 424 Wrapped into a ball

After Earl finished speaking, Lin Xiyue saw a thick white mist rise around him, which quickly enveloped him like a rolling sea of ​​clouds.

Lin Xiyue could only vaguely see Earl's blurry figure through the gaps in the mist.

About five seconds later, the white mist dissipated slowly, as if brushed by a gentle breeze.

When the fog completely dissipated, Earl had returned to human form and stood quietly in front of Lin Xiyue.

At this moment, Lin Xiyue was finally able to see Earl's current appearance clearly.

He was tall with well-defined muscles, exuding a powerful aura. His face was sharply defined, and his deep eyes revealed a wild glint.

However, just as Lin Xiyue was looking at Earl, she suddenly noticed the strange child who was being carried by Earl with one hand.

Earl's large hand gripped the child's neck like an iron clamp, making it impossible for the child to break free.

A faint red light extended from that enormous palm, as if it were being controlled by an invisible hand.

The ray of light, like a thin veil, completely enveloped the child's lower body, rendering it as if it were imprisoned, unable to make any large movements.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that this red ray is not simply a constraint; it seems to be continuously eroding the child's body.

Especially on its belly, which was like mud, a clear cut could be seen, as if it had been torn open by some kind of sharp weapon.

Surprisingly, no blood flowed from the wound. Perhaps because the child itself had no blood, the internal organs could be clearly seen slowly wriggling, like a group of disturbed insects restlessly stirring in their nest.

The child's appearance was also extremely strange; apart from the head, which resembled a human, the rest of the child's body had no resemblance to a human.

Its body was twisted and deformed, and its skin was a disgusting grayish-white color, covered with all sorts of strange patterns and bumps, as if it were the skin of some unknown creature.

"What exactly is this thing?"

When Lin Xiyue saw what the thing looked like, she pointed at the child who was glaring at her fiercely and asked Earl in a slightly trembling voice.

"Oh, you mean this?"

Earl's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"Strictly speaking, in your human language, it should be considered a biological weapon. However, what's interesting is that I discovered it actually developed its own consciousness."

As he spoke, Earl slowly raised the hand that was holding the child, as if it were not a living being, but an insignificant object.

He shook the child violently without any mercy. The child was shaken like a rag doll, his head spinning. His eyes, which had been glaring angrily at Lin Xiyue, gradually lost focus and finally closed helplessly.

Upon seeing this, Lin Xiyue was taken aback, clearly surprised by Earl's brutal behavior.

"So... what do you plan to do?"

But she quickly came to her senses and hurriedly asked.

"The boss told me to trap it. If it manages to reach the pheasant, the consequences will be dire. It could trigger a massive explosion, or some other problems, I don't really know. But in that case, I'm afraid only a few of us will survive in the whole city."

Earl seemed to have anticipated Lin Xiyue's question, and he answered calmly.

Earl’s tone was light, but the danger it contained was chilling.

Lin Xiyue couldn't help but gasp, secretly relieved that Earl had seized the threat in time.

Earl, while speaking, placed the child in his hands.

He skillfully rolled the child into a ball, like kneading dough, and then tightly bound it with red energy threads.

The red energy lines seemed to have a life of their own, automatically wrapping around the child's body, tightening and tightening until they completely enveloped him, like a red cocoon.

"Oh... can't we just eliminate this problem completely?"

Looking at the child in front of her who had been turned into a ball by Earl, Lin Xiyue couldn't help but feel puzzled, so she asked.

When Earl heard Lin Xiyue's question, he did not answer immediately, but paused for a moment, as if he was thinking about how to explain it to her in the most appropriate way.

"Oh, of course not. If it is killed directly by external force, then it is very likely that the energy released from its body will become a real biological weapon. At that time, it won't just be this city, but your entire MapleNetherworld Star will probably become a wasteland."

After a while, Earl spoke slowly.

Lin Xiyue was stunned when she heard Earl's answer.

Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief, her mouth slightly open, but she couldn't utter a single word.

She simply couldn't imagine that such a tiny thing could possess such immense power, enough to turn an entire planet into a wasteland. It was truly terrifying.

Earl noticed Lin Xiyue's reaction, and a slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips.

"It's a biological weapon, a biological weapon!"

He found Lin Xiyue's shocked expression somewhat adorable, so he spoke in a slightly teasing tone.

"So, you mean this thing releases something like a virus?"

Lin Xiyue was brought back to reality by Earl's words. She composed herself and then said thoughtfully.

As she spoke, she looked at Earl with a questioning gaze, as if waiting for his confirmation.

"Yes, that's right. But don't worry, I've caught it now, so there's absolutely no chance of that happening."

Earl said confidently, and at the same time sat down on the broken wall that Lin Xiyue had just been hiding from, as if it were a solid barrier.

"You... what is this?"

Lin Xiyue looked at Earl with a hint of hesitation on her face. She seemed puzzled by Earl's actions. After hesitating for a moment, she finally asked.

"Of course I'm here to shield you from Li Si. I know you really want to see the boss, so I have to help you. Otherwise, if Li Si finds you, he'll definitely take you to a safe place without saying a word."

Earl turned his head, a smile playing on his lips, and explained.

Lin Xiyue felt a warm current surge in her heart after hearing Earl's words.

She hadn't expected Earl to be so thoughtful and able to understand her thoughts.

Only now did Lin Xiyue notice the sunlight shining on Earl's fiery red hair, the vibrant color appearing exceptionally dazzling in the sunlight, as if it were real flames.

In just a moment, Earl, who had previously seemed a bit silly to Lin Xiyue, suddenly seemed much taller and more imposing.

Thank you.

Lin Xiyue smiled and sincerely thanked Earl.

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