Chapter twenty-nine: The base

 Miss Tasha, why are they so many dead bodies here? Rick asked after getting back to the base. On getting to the base, they had seen so many dead bodies.

I don't know besides, they were so many soldiers at the base so the number of casualties should not be this high, said Miss Tasha.

Well, I think we should leave this place instantly, they are a lot of things going on behind the scenes, and we don't know who is behind this, May told everyone. Everything that had happened so far was very confusing. First, they were ambushed by mutated monsters that were found only in Saudi Arabia and the base was almost destroyed despite the soldier's large number.

I think you are right beside me, I don't want to die here. I still have a long and great life ahead of me, said Ben.

Since when did you become so polite? Li Xian asked after noticing Ben was acting a bit suspicious. It was unnatural for Ben to support anyone so he began to keep an eye on him.

It's none of your business, Ben snorted. He knew Li Xian was already suspicious of him but, he had nothing to do with all the things that had been happening.

Anyway, let's leave now. The longer we stay here the more dangerous it becomes, Miss Tasha told everyone as she got into one of the abandoned helicopters.

Finally, said Emily as she burst into tears of joy. She didn't believe she could leave this place alive.

Does people that attacked Rick, I believe they should be responsible for this else, how could they be able to infiltrate and kill almost all the soldiers? Miss Tasha pondered. 

Rick, on our arrival in the city, you have to visit me as soon as possible, Miss Tasha told me.

Eh, why me? Besides, others are also here and they can do a lot of things I can't do, I told her. I wasn't ready to die anytime soon.

It's about what told you when we first arrived at the base, she replied to me before continuing. I hope you can recall, she told me.

That's right, I replied with a grin. She told me that all the new soldiers who possessed outstanding talent would be allowed to get another core stone so they could get another element.

Also, general Zach will like to see you, she told me.

Okay but, can we leave this place first? I asked when I discovered the monsters were already coming in our direction.

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The news of the mutated monsters had already spread on the internet. Several organizations were also making necessary arrangements to rescue the stranded kids.

Rick has been stuck for a while now, Rick's mom told his dad. She was already worried ab but, she was already worried but, there was nothing she could do to help him. 

There is nothing we can do for now but, I hope he returns safely. He knew Rick was old enough to take care of himself besides, Miss Tasha had promised to protect him.

Hmm, she nodded before resuming her work.

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