Spy Wars: I'm the boss, who am I afraid of?

"Oh my god!" A girl's voice echoed in the corridor of the academy. It was Seto Anko. Her voice was trembling with fear that could not be concealed. Her eyes were as big as copper bells. Wherever she looked, there were countless wriggling poisonous insects and snakes. They seemed to emerge from the ground and densely covered the entire academy. Some of these poisonous creatures curled up in the corners of the wall, some shuttled between the window gaps, and some of the brave ones even climbed onto the beds, directly threatening the students' dreams.

"What...what's going on?" Xingzi was still in shock, staring at a centipede that was slowly crawling at the foot of the bed. Her throat was so tight that she could barely utter a complete sentence. The other students in the dormitory were also frightened pale by this sudden horror. Some of them tightly grasped the quilt, while others hid in the corner of the bed and trembled.

"Ah, there's one on my bed too!" Chen Qinglian pointed at her bed, her voice trembling, her eyes full of despair. She saw a green snake hovering beside her pillow, staring at her with cold eyes.

"Hurry, run out!" Aso Yukiko shouted, her voice panicked but rational. However, the door was entangled by a thick snake, blocking their way out.

"What should I do? What should I do?" Xingzi was so anxious that she turned around and around. Her fear turned into helpless cries. In the dormitory, the air seemed to freeze. Only the sound of poisonous insects crawling and the girls' screams intertwined into a symphony of horror.

"Everyone calm down, we can't panic! I have a way." At this time, Tang Xiaoxiao stood up, her eyes were firm, trying to calm everyone down. She picked up a broom and carefully drove away the approaching venomous snakes, while comforting the frightened classmates.

Tang Xiaoxiao was already very happy in her heart. It was all her fault. She was the one who did it. She was such a clever girl.

"Student Sasa, do you... do you know how to deal with these bugs?" Xingzi's voice trembled, and she stared at Tang Xiaoxiao with anticipation flashing in her eyes. She bit her lower lip, trying to use this determination to cover up her inner fear.

"Sister Xingzi, I grew up in the countryside, where there are lots of bugs." Tang Xiaoxiao responded while quickly pulling out a few exquisitely embroidered sachets from her bag. "These contain Atractylodes macrocephala, Stemona radix, Cnidium monnieri, and Realgar. These are all good things for repelling bugs. We always bring them with us when we go to the mountains to work."

"Is it really effective? Let's try it!" Chen Qinglian's face instantly lit up with hope, and she urged Tang Xiaoxiao. Sure enough, the venomous insects that were originally baring their fangs and claws began to retreat one after another, as if they were afraid of the smell emitted by the sachet.

"Sister Yukiko, Sister Xingzi, Sister Chen, hurry up, take one each and see if you can drive them out." Tang Xiaoxiao directed, waving the broom in her hand more vigorously. Aso Yukiko responded immediately, took a sachet, and followed Tang Xiaoxiao's rhythm.

"Sister Xingzi, can you do me a favor? Move all the items on the bed to the middle. This will create obstacles and make it difficult for them to get close to us." Tang Xiaoxiao ordered.

"Okay." Xingzi took a deep breath, mustered up her courage and began to make the bed, trying her best to create a safe space for them.

"Sasa, you are really amazing!" Chen Qinglian looked at Tang Xiaoxiao's busy figure, and her nervous mood slowly calmed down. Tang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, feeling proud in her heart. She had already anticipated this situation and made preparations in advance.

As time went by, the poisonous insects gradually moved away from their dormitory, led by the fragrance of the sachet. The atmosphere in the dormitory also began to relax, and the girls' nervous expressions gradually relaxed.

"This... this is incredible!" Chen Qinglian's face was full of surprise. She looked at the sachet in Tang Xiaoxiao's hand with admiration in her heart. "Sasa, how did you come up with this idea?"

Tang Xiaoxiao smiled and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "My grandmother taught me this when I was a kid in the countryside. She said that these herbs, when mixed together, are very effective for repelling insects. I brought some with me when I came to the academy this time, just in case."

"Thanks to you, Sasa-san." Aso Yukiko said gratefully, her eyes showing her trust in Tang Xiaoxiao. "If it weren't for you, we might have..." Her words stopped abruptly, a trace of fear flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

However, their peace was only temporary, as the situation in other dormitories became worse. Some students were attacked by poisonous insects in their sleep and died; some teachers, after being poisoned, tried to find an antidote but eventually collapsed on the way. They went to see their Amaterasu, which was a cause for celebration.

"Quick, notify the guard!" A student rushed to the phone booth, and his anxious voice echoed in the air. For a moment, the entire Tongwen College seemed to have pressed the emergency button, and the alarms and cries for help intertwined into a chaotic symphony.

Soon, the guards of Tongwen Academy rushed over after hearing the news. They were wearing protective clothing and holding various weapons, including traditional spears and shields, as well as guns and artillery shells. Under the command of the director, they quickly deployed their troops to form a line of defense, determined to eliminate these uninvited guests one by one.

"Everyone, pay attention, safety first!" A leading guard shouted loudly, his voice firm and powerful, bringing a little comfort to the panicked crowd. "When using firearms, be sure to aim at the target to avoid accidental injuries!"

"Yes!" the guards responded in unison, their faces filled with determination and resolve.

With an order, the battle began. The guards used accurate shooting to force poisonous insects, rats and ants out of their hiding places. The roar of artillery echoed in the academy and illuminated half of the sky. Flames jumped in the air, and the blazing light reflected on the faces of the guards. Their eyes flashed with determination. Even in the face of such a crisis, they would never retreat.

However, this battle was not easy. The number of poisonous insects, rats and ants was far beyond their imagination. They were cunning and tenacious, constantly looking for gaps and trying to break through the guards' defense line.

The battle lasted until noon. The sun was shining brightly, the heat was rolling, and the guards' clothes were soaked with sweat, but no one complained, and no one retreated.

Finally, when the sun was high in the sky, the last wave of poisonous insects, rats and ants were completely wiped out. Temporary peace returned to the academy, leaving only smoke and dust and exhausted guards. They sat on the ground, panting, their faces full of joy of victory and traces of fatigue.

"Well done, everyone! Thank you for your hard work!" Director Suzuki Ohara came over and thanked each guard.

Next, the academy invited experts from all over the country to conduct on-site inspections and research. They carefully examined every possible source, analyzed the types and habits of poisonous insects, rats and ants, and even conducted a comprehensive assessment of the academy's environment.

However, despite the experts' tremendous efforts, the results were disappointing - they were unable to find the exact reason for the appearance of these creatures.

"This may be some kind of anomaly in nature, or it may have been introduced by someone maliciously, but the specific cause still needs further study." A white-haired old expert shook his head helplessly, his eyes full of confusion and worry.

"We must find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise such incidents may happen again." Director Suzuki Ohara frowned and looked at the experts present.

"Colonel Suzuki, we have extracted samples of the poisonous insects and are conducting a detailed genetic analysis. However, preliminary judgment is that these creatures may come from a rare ecological environment, and it will take time to draw a conclusion." A young biologist explained, his eyes sparkling in the sun.

"Could it be possible that it was caused by a leak in the water supply department some time ago?" Another expert put forward a hypothesis, with a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out, but we need to investigate."

"The water supply department is a bastard, baka"

“It’s unforgivable!”

"I will report to the headquarters. Now, we need to strengthen the security measures in the academy to prevent similar incidents from happening again." Suzuki Ohara said decisively, his voice full of determination.

"Colonel Suzuki, I suggest that we set up a temporary protective area and restrict entry and exit until we find the source of the problem." A lady in a lab coat suggested, her eyes serious and focused.

"Good idea, Dr. Akita. Please formulate a plan as soon as possible. At the same time, notify all teachers and students to stay in the dormitory or classroom as much as possible and not go out unless necessary." Suzuki Ohara agreed. He turned to the captain of the guard and said, "Captain Kobayashi, you continue to patrol and ensure the safety of the academy."

"Well, we will stay at our posts and protect everyone's safety." Captain Kobayashi saluted and led the guards to continue their mission.

"Colonel Suzuki, we may need to consider seeking help from an external professional team, such as Dr. Shiro Tai of the Kwantung Army's Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department, to help us solve this problem. It is reasonable for them to clean up the mess they created themselves," Dr. Akita suggested, with a gleam of wisdom in her eyes.

"You are right, Dr. Akita. I will contact Dr. Tai Shiro of the Kwantung Army's Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department immediately." Suzuki Ohara nodded approvingly and started making the call.

Shiro Ishii (June 1892, 6 - October 25, 1959), doctor of medicine, lieutenant general of the Japanese Army. Founder and commander of the Kwantung Army's Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department (Unit 10), famous for conducting human experiments and developing bacterial weapons. Born in Chiyoda Village, Sanbu County, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Promoted to second-class military doctor in 9 and first-class military doctor in 731. From 1921 to 1924, he went to Europe for inspection. After returning to Japan, he was promoted to third-class military doctor director. At the same time, he also served as an instructor at the Army Medical School. In the autumn of 1928, he was sent by the Japanese Army General Staff to Harbin to establish the "Kwantung Army Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department". After 1931, the Pingfang Bacteria Warfare Research Base was built, namely the Pingfang Bacteria Factory, also known as the "1932 Unit" and the Ishii Unit, with more than 1935 members, who studied bacteria, experimented on living people, and brutally killed anti-Manchu and anti-Japanese patriots. According to incomplete statistics, about 731 people were persecuted to death in human experiments while still alive, committing heinous crimes against the Chinese people.

Meanwhile, Tang Xiaoxiao and her classmates gathered to discuss how to protect themselves in the days ahead. They discussed how to make more sachets and learn some basic insect repellent techniques, just in case.

"Tang Xiaoxiao, your sachet is really helpful. Can you teach us how to make it?" Chen Qinglian suggested, looking at Tang Xiaoxiao gratefully.

"Of course, it's actually very simple. Just prepare Atractylodes, Stemona, Cnidium monnieri and Realgar, grind these herbs into powder, and then put them into sachets." Tang Xiaoxiao explained patiently while demonstrating the production process.