Chapter 1329
The pupillary response, the neurological tremors, even the rhythm of the chest’s rise and fall—everything radiated an eerie, almost inhuman abnormality.
This was no ordinary patient. And it certainly wasn’t a simple simulation subject meant for a competition.
Furthermore, as the air circulation system activated within the fully enclosed space, Serena’s nose twitched slightly.
A faint scent drifted through the air, almost entirely masked by the sterile smell of disinfectant. But she still caught it.
It was a chemical odor. The exact lingering scent of the serum used in the Subterranean Bio-Lab to cultivate and inject the Obsidian Augments.
A chilling light flashed through Serena’s eyes.
So that was it.
She glanced up at the surveillance cameras overhead, a barely perceptible smirk tugging at her red lips.
Right then, the stadium broadcast echoed overhead, signaling the end of the countdown.
“The match officially begins p>
On the stadium’s massive screen and the global live broadcast, thirty split-screen feeds lit up simultaneously.
The other competitors immediately jumped into action, beginning their respective protocols based on the tasks assigned to them.
Except for Pod 10.
The girl on the screen still looked far too relaxed. With one hand in her pocket, she strolled casually toward the restraint bed.
But the exact moment she drew near, the motionless figure on the bed violently snapped its eyes open!
Those eyes were a bloodshot crimson, entirely devoid of human reason and overflowing with pure, feral rage.
Thick veins instantly bulged across its body. Its muscles swelled in a grotesquely twisted manner, as if some brutal force had violently ripped away its disguise, revealing the true, monstrous creature beneath.
A low, beast-like growl tore from its throat as the “patient” thrashed wildly on the restraint bed.
Serena watched it without a hint of surprise in her eyes.
Just as expected.
An Obsidian Augment.
Serena let out a soft scoff. For the Obsidian Dark Web, the only card they really had left to play was their Augments.
The creature gave her zero time to react. Another feral roar ripped from its chest as its muscles coiled tight. The heavy duty straps securing its limbs were forcefully snapped by sheer brute strength.
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It launched itself off the bed. This wasn’t a normal patient sitting up. It bounded forward like a wild beast freed from a cage lunging straight for Serena
Its speed was horrifying. The crimson eyes held no sanity-only a naked thirst for slaughter. Its fingers curled into deadly claws, aiming mercilessly for Serena’s throat and heart.
Serena’s expression didn’t change. She shifted her footing, dodging sideways.
The Augment’s fist whistled past her, merely grazing the air beside her.
Boom!
A deafening crash erupted inside the pod. The punch missed Serena and slammed directly into the solid metal operating table beside her.
The thick metal surface caved in instantly. Medical instruments and glass test tubes shattered, raining down onto the floor with a terrifying clatter.
The sheer destructive force of that single strike was broadcast live through the panoramic cameras.
Staring at the horrific dent in the metal, the millions of viewers watching the live stream felt their scalps go numb.
The entire stadium descended into chaos. Screams ripped through the audience, and the live chat exploded in absolute panic.
No one had expected a monster like that to suddenly burst out in the middle of a perfectly normal academic competition.