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Yang Tao didn't pull out his gun and shoot him, seeing the green health bar border.
"Do…do you have any Almond water? I feel like I can't hold on much longer…"
He took out a bottle of [Gray Almond Water] from his backpack and handed it to the other party, who didn't even think to check it, opening the cap and drinking it all in one gulp.
After drinking, he let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, that damned sound was driving me crazy."
"My name is Liam, and I'm a member of the M.E.G. Compass Point Legion."
Hearing the other party's words, Yang Tao asked curiously, "How did you end up in Level 14?"
The other party's face showed shock when he heard "Level 14," then he sat down on the stairs with a calm expression and said, "The legendary 'Paradise'? When exploring Level 289, I was climbing the stairs to the attic and accidentally clipped into here."
Legions are the more militaristic groups within the M.E.G. Most legions are made up of teams that work together on missions, expeditions, and other more dangerous tasks.
And the Compass Point is one of them; their main task is to explore more levels, and when danger is discovered, they will convey it to other appropriate legions to deal with the situation.
"Level 289, I really don't know whether to say you're lucky or unlucky. By the way, have you found anything here?"
Liam nodded gently and said, "The mental pollution on this level is very severe. All the Almond water I carried has been used up. If you hadn't come, I'm afraid I would have already walked into the forest by myself."
"These trees outside, they seem to…"
Yang Tao smiled and interjected, "They all seem to be alive?"
"Yes, you're right, these trees outside are all alive! By the way, are you an M.E.G. Explorer?"
Liam asked, seeing the exploration terminal on Yang Tao's wrist.
"Not really, an explorer specifically gave it to me because he knew I was coming to Level 14."
"Specifically?"
Liam really couldn't help but look at Yang Tao twice more. Someone who wasn't an explorer or a legion member, yet voluntarily came to 'Paradise,' must be mentally ill.
According to internal M.E.G. intelligence, the Wanderer who accidentally escaped Level 14 now wants to return to Level 14 at all times, claiming that Level 14 is paradise and he is a fallen one from paradise.
Obviously, his mind has been affected.
Looking at the blood-red forest outside the hospital, Liam showed a helpless smile on his face. Now, he basically had no hope of leaving. He could only place the information he had recorded in a suitable place, waiting for an explorer who might return in the future to bring the message and his name back.
"Then why did you come to this hellhole?"
"I promised the Beast from Level 5 to come and find something, it seems to be a notebook placed on a tree. I wonder if you've seen it?"
Liam's eyes widened even further this time. The 'Gentleman' of the fifth level was widely renowned, an existence beyond specifications.
"You…You actually agreed to a deal with the Beast!"
"I have to say, brother, you're too crazy. Remember, absolutely, absolutely do not go back to Level 5, otherwise the Beast will definitely find you."
Yang Tao chuckled and shook his head: "That won't do. I've already received the deposit from the other party. I, Yang Tao, am not someone who goes back on his word, otherwise I wouldn't have come here."
Of course, he wasn't someone who went back on his word, it was just that the delivery time might be a tiny bit late…
In fact, he was very curious about what was recorded in the notebook that could make the Beast care so much.
This was also the main reason why he came to Level 14.
Looking Liam up and down, Yang Tao smiled brightly: "By the way, do you want to go to Level 1?"
"Do you have a way back?"
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't ask you this, but…"
Looking at Yang Tao's smile, Liam's heart inexplicably skipped a beat.
"But what?"
"Everything has a price, you should be very clear about that…"
Ten minutes later.
Liam, wearing only his underwear, was sent by Yang Tao to the vicinity of the M.E.G. Headquarters on Level 1.
Yang Tao held up an IOU for 100 bottles of [Gray Almond Water] and shook it at the incredulous Liam, saying, "Don't forget the Almond water, or equivalent items are fine too."
He pointed forward with his hand and said:
"You should be more familiar with that place than I am. Alright, your ride home service is over. Remember to give a five-star review!"
With that, Yang Tao summoned a wooden door and returned to the Overworld, walking to the edge of the magma pool and throwing the useless clothes from his backpack into it.
"My luck is really bad. If only it were a beautiful woman, I wouldn't even leave her underwear…"
"Iron Bro, gather up, it's time to work!"
Dozens of Mutated Iron Golems wandering in the Overworld immediately stepped with heavy strides and came to Yang Tao's side, each carrying a massive cleaver.
He pushed open the wooden door leading to Level 14.
Under Yang Tao's leadership, a group of Mutated Iron Golems streamed out of the wooden door.
…
Level 1
M.E.G. Main Base.
"Stop!"
Liam immediately raised his hands upon hearing this. He was also a member of the M.E.G., so he naturally knew the consequences of not obeying orders.
"A Wanderer?"
"Mark, this is the first time I've seen a Wanderer come to the Backrooms so naked. His figure isn't bad, look at those abs…tsk tsk."
"Shut up, don't scare him!"
The two guards talked as they cautiously approached Mark.
"Hey, brother, say something."
Liam's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He had been roaming the Backrooms for several years and had never been as embarrassed as he was today.
However, he didn't hold a grudge against Yang Tao, as he clearly distinguished between his life and his dignity.
"Gentlemen, I am Liam of the Compass Point Legion. You can check my information. Also, my identification is on me; I can take it out."
Upon hearing "Compass Point Legion," the two guards' previously playful expressions immediately turned extremely serious.
Their rifles were now fully aimed at Liam's body. If Liam made any abnormal move, they would pull the trigger without hesitation.
Two more people walked out from the guard team behind and surrounded Liam.
It was no wonder they were so cautious; the Compass Point Legion spent years on the front lines, and who knew what kind of entities he might have encountered.
"Liam, please wait…"
A guard used his walkie-talkie to contact someone inside, and soon, information about Liam was transmitted to the guard's personal terminal.
"Liam, you accidentally clipped out while exploring Level 289 and have been out of contact ever since. Where did you go?"
"Level 14…"
"How did you get back?"
"Someone sent me back."
The guard didn't continue asking the next question, looking Liam up and down, who was only in his underwear, and said, "Take out your identification."
Liam sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, Jack, the superiors are sending someone over soon. Don't be so mischievous. Yes, my identification is in my underwear."
"Liam, shut up! I'm just confirming whether you're an Entity or influenced by some strange Entity. Don't move, let me take out your identification!"
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