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[Escape from Site7.]
Under this mission, there was a [“!”] mark. Ji Dong pointed at the exclamation mark.
Then he saw a supplementary note.
[00:09:23 until a major containment breach occurs at the site.]
The line of numbers was a countdown, and it was decreasing second by second.
“Fuck!”
Ji Dong was about to flip the table.
There were less than ten minutes left, and he didn’t even know where he was in Site 7 right now!
At that moment, a small object hanging from his waist suddenly made a sound.
Ji Dong immediately took the pair of wireless earphones hanging above him and put them in his ears, then pressed a red button on the device.
A floating light screen appeared in front of him, showing the faces of Ren Jianmo and Fan Hemian projected on it. Approximately two seconds later, Mo Tiangen and Fan Luming also joined the call.
This was a disposable prop they brought back from the [Peach Blossom Spring], called the [Anytime, Anywhere Network Conference].
As the name suggested, it was an upgraded version of a mobile video conferencing system.
With the black technology support from the [Peach Blossom Spring], it allowed users to have a face-to-face meeting effect, with the maximum effective connection distance being 30 kilometers, while also remaining unaffected by any external network restrictions. Normal signal jamming devices were ineffective against it, and the built-in power source was not replaceable or rechargeable, but it could sustain communication for a total duration of about fifty hours.
This disposable prop was purchased by everyone to immediately contact each other in this high-risk SCP-class [Film]. Each terminal required a full 5000 points. If Ji Dong and the others hadn’t scored well in two consecutive [Films], they wouldn’t have dared to be so extravagant.
Originally, they bought such an expensive item to prevent the worst-case scenario from happening—and now, the worst-case scenario had indeed occurred.
“Everyone, listen to me.”
Ren Jianmo, who usually spoke the least, unexpectedly spoke first.
The other four people tacitly kept quiet.
Everyone present had already seen their tasks and the constantly decreasing countdown.
There was only a little over eight minutes left.
Even if they had wings, it would be impossible to fly out of the heavily restricted Site 7 in such a short time.
“Everyone, open the computer in your room. The username is your work ID number. Then scan your iris and fingerprint to access the system.”
From the earphones came Ren Jianmo’s calm and clear instructions.
Ji Dong didn’t waste a single second, pushed the video conference screen aside, took a big step to the desk, and turned on the computer.
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Following Ren Jianmo’s instructions, Ji Dong opened the map and carefully scanned the layout. Ren Jianmo asked everyone to report their location.
Ji Xiao’niao quickly replied, “I’m in room 103 in zone C4.”
Mo Tiangen said, “I’m in room 118 in zone B2.”
Fan Hemian stated, “I’m in room 221 in zone B6.”
Fan Luming added, “I’m in room 059 in zone C3.”
Finally, Ren Jianmo said, “I’m also in zone B, room B3-017.”
At this point, there were three minutes and thirty-seven seconds left until the countdown would end.
“It looks like it’s going to be hard for all of us to gather together now…”
Fan Hemian furrowed her brow deeply as she listened to everyone’s location.
Site 7 had four living areas, A, B, C, and D. From the map, it looked like zones B and C were at the opposite ends of Site 7, with a large Alpha Containment Center in between. If they want to meet, they’d have to enter the highly dangerous containment area.
What was even worse was that even if they didn’t meet and chose to escape Site 7 separately, it wouldn’t be easy.
The largest exit of the base was in the east, which was a straight line distance of twelve kilometers from the B and C areas where they were currently located.
Of course, there were other ways to consider besides just going directly out from the exit.
Ji Dong saw the helicopter pad on the roof and the parking lot two kilometers away on the map.
He was thinking to himself, that if he could get a means of transportation, escaping from the containment site would be much easier than walking.
It’s quite obvious that Mo Tiangen also felt the same way, and immediately shared this idea with everyone.
At this point, there were only two minutes and twenty seconds left.
“Let’s do it, let’s go now!”
No one had any objections.
Sister Fan said:
“Xiao’niao and Xiao Lu together, Mr. Dagen, Mr. Ren, and I will form another group. Each group must find a way to meet up! The rest of you, discuss as you go!”
“Wait!”
At this moment, Ren Jianmo suddenly called out, “Before anything else, everyone should read through the file of SCP 104.”
At this point, the countdown had reached the final minute.
Ji Dong scrolled through the map, opened the “SCP files,” clicked into the section about SCP 104, and read through all the information from start to finish. As he read, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of uneasiness about the item’s characteristics.
At this point, there were only a few seconds left in the countdown.
Ji Xiao’niao jumped up in place, grabbed his work ID, and hung it around his neck, getting ready to leave the room.
In his earphones, he heard Mr. Dagen and the conversation between the Fan siblings.
Just like him, the three of them were also ready.
As he turned around, Ji Dong caught sight of a door card next to his work ID, and the number on it: was SCP 078.
“Wait a minute!”
Ji Xiao’niao quickly turned back to the computer.
Just now, when he scanned through the SCP list, he saw the number 078 before the entry for SCP 104.
In terms of danger level, 104 is “keter” class, while 078 is “thaumiel,” one of only two “thaumiel” class items in the entire catalog.
T/N- Keter-class SCPs are anomalies that are exceedingly difficult to contain consistently or reliably, with containment procedures often being extensive and complex. The Foundation often can’t contain these SCPs well due to not having a solid understanding of the anomaly, or lacking the technology to properly contain or counter it. A Keter SCP does not mean the SCP is dangerous, just that it is simply very difficult or costly to contain.
T/N-Thaumiel-class SCPs are anomalies that the Foundation specifically uses to contain other SCPs. Even the mere existence of Thaumiel-class objects is classified at the highest levels of the Foundation, and their locations, functions, and current status are known to a few Foundation personnel outside of the O5 Council.
Ji Xiao’niao’s heart went “thump, thump” in his chest.
Then he made up his mind, reopened the SCP directory, and swiftly scrolled to the entry for “078,” pressing confirm.
[SCP078 is a restricted access item, only accessible to authorized personnel. Please confirm if you have access permission.]
A huge warning box popped up, accompanied by a lengthy prompt.
Ji Dong’s temples sweated, and his index finger flew, quickly entering his work ID number.
Ten, nine, eight…
“Biometric authentication in progress,” the computer screen displayed a new prompt.
Ji Dong leaned in, sequentially completing fingerprint, iris, and facial recognition.
At the same time, Mr. Dagen’s urging came through his earphones, repeatedly asking Ji Xiao’niao why he hadn’t left yet.
Ji Dong had to ignore it all, as he simply didn’t have time to respond.
Seven, six, four…
[Personal information authenticated. Partial access to SCP 078’s files was granted.]
Three, two, one!
At the same time, without warning, a sharp alarm sounded throughout the room.
[Warning! Warning!]
A middle-aged man’s voice came from the speaker in the ceiling corner, urgent and fearful, just like the one everyone had heard in the trailer.
Level A containment breach! Level A containment breach!
The man, amidst the alarm, shouted hysterically:
[The containment of SCP 104 has completely failed! This will result in a large-scale containment breach at this site! All site personnel are to evacuate immediately! All site personnel are to evacuate immediately!]
Ji Dong gritted his teeth, trying to block out the piercing alarm, the shouting from the speakers, and the urging voices of his companions, to stay as focused as possible.
His relentless training during the preparation period finally paid off at this moment.
With adrenaline surging, Ji Dong concentrated all of his attention, and everything in his field of vision had suddenly slowed down.
He was able to read through the entire file at a speed beyond what an ordinary person could reach.
Then, Ji Dong sprang up from his chair and rushed to the room’s door, opening it.
At that moment, the entire living area was in chaos.
Many people hastily opened their doors, and ran out in their pajamas, robes, or even just their underwear, with panicked expressions, while darting around in confusion.
“Everyone, listen to me!”
As Ji Dong ran, he spoke to his four companions on the [Anytime, Anywhere Network Meeting] at the same time:
“Don’t go to the exits!”
He quickly headed towards the stairs, speaking rapidly:
“We’re going to the Alpha containment center, to find containment room 1!”
Upon hearing Ji Xiao’niao’s words, Mo Tiangen, Fan Hemian, and Fan Luming all froze, then asked in unison, “Why!?”
The Alpha containment center is a huge building located between Zone B and Zone C, housing many SCP items of high danger levels.
Although the Alpha containment center wasn’t the epicenter of this major containment incident, the issue was that when they were reviewing the data earlier, they all saw that SCP104 has an area-of-effect ability that could cover the entire site, making it impossible to escape no matter where they hid.
Now, instead of thinking about leaving the base quickly, they were running towards the area with more dangerous items. Wasn’t that seeking death?
“Because there’s a shortcut there that can lead us out of here!” Ji Dong answered loudly, then added, “Trust me!”
With time running out, Ji Xiao’niao didn’t have time to explain much, only hoping that his companions would believe his judgment, abandon the idea of snatching transportation and breaking out of the site, and instead follow him to the only place where he was confident he could safely lead everyone away from there.
“Okay, let’s go to Alpha-01,” Ren Jianmo’s voice came through the earpiece.
Mo Tiangen also followed suit, agreeing, “If Xia’oniao says so, there must be a reason. I agree!”
Fan Luming also indicated that since that was the case, he would follow the arrangement.
“Xiao’niao.”
In the end, Fan Hemian lowered her voice and gently reminded, “My brother… I entrust him to you, please make sure to bring him back safely!”
“Okay!”
Ji Dong replied with certainty, “Please rest assured, the mission will be completed!”
