Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 32 - Captain Certification, and...

Si Ming had Ishikawa Shizuka prepare a vehicle—a large transport truck that he had found at a space center and that Ishikawa Shizuka had spent several days cleaning. It was multi-tracked, tens of meters long and wide, and was specifically used for transporting aircraft in the old days. Only the most specialized military personnel knew how to operate it.

Colonel Robert was such a professional that he could operate this genuine Land Cruiser single-handedly. Now, the vehicle was surrounded by protective steel plates, and its top, originally intended to house a space shuttle, was stockpiled with enough fuel to travel a thousand kilometers to any habitable region.

This was the farewell gift that Simin had prepared for Robert. He had equipped the vehicle with a large number of ultraviolet lights and automatic weapons. The humans who had been successfully restored after being injected with the KV virus antidote were placed inside the vehicle. Without exception, they retained some of the strong physique they had during their Night Demon days after being restored to human form, and they were quite obedient to Colonel Robert.

"Can't you really stay, Professor Si?"

Colonel Robert boarded the vehicle, and it was he who spoke to Simin, urging him to stay. "Saving human civilization is a massive undertaking. With your help, we can save at least half the time."

His tone was sincere and full of expectation. He genuinely hoped that Si Ming could stay and continue to help.

but--

“I can’t do it.” Si Ming shook his head and answered seriously. “My time here is limited, and my time here is also limited. Besides, I have something more important to do.”

He turned his head to look at the New York City skyline behind him. The transport trucks, loaded with restored humans and supplies, had already reached the border of New York City. He had no intention of stepping over the dilapidated tollbooth.

Colonel Robert's gaze followed his line of sight. The once-familiar New York City, once he left the city, revealed a twisted and terrifying appearance. Each building resembled a sharp tooth piercing the sky. The sunlight streaming down upon them looked like dripping, foul blood.

It is both an illusion and the truth.

His mind was filled with the thought of leaving this place immediately.

“The subconscious of the collective.” Si Ming turned around, pondering the concept he had casually uttered back then. “You should have clearly felt it, right? That impulse, that desire that surfaced in your hearts… When an intelligent species is on the verge of destruction, its desire for self-preservation will surge. And now, humanity, which should have been on the verge of extinction, has been given the opportunity to rise again. And the Night Demons, who should have become the protagonists of the new era, are about to perish.”

There are far more humans still living on this planet than Robert believed. He is so lonely because he never left this most dangerous place in the first place.

“Zero Zone, the Ground Zero…” the colonel murmured. “This is the original source of the KV virus. The capital of the Night Demons, the homeland of the Night Demons. As long as this place exists, the Night Demons will not easily perish…”

“So New York must be destroyed.” Simin nodded in agreement. “I killed the Night Demon King earlier, temporarily silencing the collective subconsciousness of the Night Demons. That’s why we had the time and opportunity to create the medicine that can cure the KV virus. But that’s only a temporary victory. A new king will soon emerge among the Night Demons, and they will spare no effort to hunt down the carrier of the antidote. And I must eliminate this threat before that moment arrives.”

The colonel hesitated for a moment.

A fleeting struggle crossed his eyes.

"I know of a secret base that contains a nuclear bomb..."

“But I imagine you don’t know the launch codes for the nuclear missile, nor can you handle the entire operation by yourself, is that right?” Si Ming looked at him and chuckled softly. “That’s enough, Colonel. My return is a foregone conclusion. And… I have my own ways of destroying New York.”

He turned around and stretched out his palm towards New York in the distance. Fifteen days was enough for him to do a lot, especially now that he had the help of the collective unconscious of humanity.

it's time.

The massive nuclear bomb, planted by the burrowing worms at a key underground node, silently began its countdown. Meanwhile, the worms, still lurking in the surrounding underground areas, also began to unleash their innate powers.

The sound of chanting rang out.

"Dance, earthworm. Dance for humanity."

The ground trembled slightly, and the leaves of the surrounding trees rustled. Ripples first appeared in the water glass on the table, and then the entire glass began to sway gently.

"The dance was magnificent and brilliant."

The buildings in the distance began to tremble, and huge waves surged on the beach. And at the top of the sky, the aurora borealis shone brilliantly.

"Dance out the fury of humanity, for revenge..."

The night demons, lurking deep underground, suddenly screamed. In that instant, they seemed to regain their full intelligence, charging relentlessly towards the rock layer where the burrowing worms resided. However, the night demons' claws could not pry open the solid rock, and the entire earth began to tremble rhythmically!
It's coming! A major earthquake is coming!

An unprecedented earthquake, which only needs a suitable trigger to be successfully activated!
"...and the destruction of our enemies!"

Countdown, reset to zero.

In the eyes of Robert and his group, the entire city of New York seemed to suddenly swell upwards at that moment. It was like a water balloon injected with excessive gas, expanding to its limit in an instant—

Then, it collapsed!
‘Rumble—’

Loud noises, continuous.

The entire New York City was collapsing, crumbling and sinking downwards in destruction. Vast slabs of building structure rose sharply and then slid down as the earth tore apart, while the distant ocean surged in, filling the air pockets with sharp, piercing screams as they were filled.

This behemoth of steel and concrete, which had been dead for three years, finally received a dignified burial. The water and fire that surged from the ground tore apart the structures that had not yet completely sunk, and then dragged them beneath the forming, enormous abyss.

This was the apocalyptic retribution. Colonel Robert, who witnessed the entire event, remained speechless, his jaw agape. And as the last skyscraper in downtown New York City sank into this massive fissure, an unseen realization dawned on him.

No more Night Demons will come after him.

Instead, more companions, more survivors, awaited him on his journey.

He turned around, but Professor Si and his assistant had already vanished without a trace. This was probably the last time he would see this mysterious visitor. Even now, he didn't know his full name.

"Honestly... I haven't even asked him if necromancy can really resurrect people who have been dead for a long time."

The colonel no longer missed his deceased wife and daughter. He knew he now bore a far more important mission. The entire human world awaited his revitalization, and until the antidote could be mass-produced, there was no time for sentimentality.

Beside him, Sam let out a soft whimper. The colonel turned his head and saw the little boy, Ethan, sketching rapidly on his sketchpad. The image of New York sinking leaped off the page from his pen. He then patted Sam's head and returned to the cockpit where he awaited his command.

Years later, Ethan's sketch was exhibited as the centerpiece of the 'First Revival Memorial Exhibition'. Countless survivors and resurrected humans regarded touching this painting, named 'The Great Revenge,' as an important goal in their lives.

The world has ultimately returned to human hands.

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—【Complete the side quest: Destroy KV Virus Zone Zero, Reincarnator Siming, obtain 1 B-level side quest, reward 5500 points.】

Si Ming raised his hand, dispelling the veil of nighttime battle aura that had enveloped him and Ishikawa Shizuka. He watched the super transport truck gradually disappear into the horizon. A smile then tugged at the corner of his lips.

"Farewell, Colonel Robert."

Farewell, the only person in the entire multiverse who owes Hao nothing.

The deadline is almost here; there are only a few dozen seconds left in the fifteen-day countdown.

everything is fine.

All objectives had been achieved, and all enemies had been defeated. His overwhelming initial advantage made him virtually invincible in this low-level area, like a war god. Looking at his impressive list of spoils, numerous action plans naturally formed in his mind.

A plan to strengthen the team.

Ishikawa Shizuka is a good start. She may not be good at combat, but she can excel at logistical support. Perfect, she should be able to share in the benefits of both major side quests. And if she has the potential to be a mental power user, she could almost instantly grow to a level where she can participate in combat.

Even without that, she should be able to handle some auxiliary legal roles. However, the specific direction will depend on her personal preferences.

"Ishikawa, remember not to rush to exchange it right away..."

Time is up.

Time stopped.

Si Ming wasn't surprised, because he knew this was what it looked like during the captain's authorization verification. And presumably, the guide who verified him must have died in the battle to purge the useless new recruits…

He froze there.

He saw Shizuka Ishikawa suddenly rise into the air beside him, the golden radiance of the supreme god instantly filling her eyes, which had just moments before been filled with a mixture of joy, relaxation, and anticipation. All traces of 'humanity' crumbled, leaving only divine calm and solemnity, descending with her declaration.

—【Si Ming, a reincarnator from the East Sea Team, you have completed the captain's trial assessment under the guidance of the guide. Do you wish to accept captain's authority certification and potential development? If you do, you may choose to remain in the East Sea Team, or, at the latest within one day, relinquish your status as a reincarnator in the East Sea Team and become a reincarnator in the Celestial Team, which can only be joined by holders of full captain's authority.】

Si Ming did not answer immediately.

He simply reached out and touched the spot where Ishikawa Shizuka had been standing. The girl's body heat still lingered in the stagnant air. Yet everything else had vanished into nothingness.

It turned out to be the case.

The one who seems most normal is actually the most abnormal one. Ah... yes, it seems that everything Ishikawa Shizuka has accomplished in this world can be categorized as insignificant, something that can be done without her.

My head hurts a little.

My headache was almost unbearable.

Si Ming's lips twitched violently.

He now finally knows a fact.

That is, when people are speechless to the extreme, they actually laugh.

(End of this chapter)