End of the World Crisis, My Husband is from Ancient Times

Thick smoke billowing in the distance painted the sky an unsettling gray, a stark contrast to the imposing concrete walls of the military base.

Fan Mengmeng squatted behind a crumbling wall, the rough stone scratching her skin, a clear reminder of her own fragility.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, punctuated by the rhythmic stomping of boots and the metallic clang of weapons.

The soldiers patrolled the perimeter with such concentration that it chilled her to the bone.

She felt like a mouse navigating a maze patrolled by hawks.

"This is crazy," she muttered, pulling her worn map closer.

The map was useless, a relic from before the apocalypse that only showed the main entrance, which was now filled with armed guards.

There must be another way in.

Her eyes scanned the towering walls, searching for any weakness, any blind spot.

A hint of movement near the east corner caught her attention.

Beneath the tangle of barbed wire was a tiny, almost invisible gap that looked promising.

She crouched down and crept toward the gap, adrenaline buzzing in her ears.

As she approached the gap, a faint humming sound grew louder.

Before she could react, a bright beam of light cut through the air, narrowly missing her arm.

She flinched back, her heart hammering in her chest.

A set of laser beams flickered into existence, crisscrossing the area surrounding the gap.

A cold sweat broke out on her skin.

This wasn't the simple perimeter fence she'd expected.

"Damn it!" she cursed under her breath, pressing herself against the wall.

The lasers flashed rhythmically, a silent and deadly dance.

Getting through them is more than just tricky; it's practically risking your life.

Suddenly, a voice came over her radio. "Mengmeng, what's going on?" It was Captain Liu, his voice tight with worry.

"Not yet," she replied softly. "This... is more complicated than we thought." She glanced back at the lasers, their rhythmic pulsing a taunting reminder of the danger ahead.

"But I think I see something..." The lasers flickered in a deceptive rhythm.

Fan Mengmeng narrowed her eyes and observed this pattern intently.

On for five seconds, off for three seconds.

Two beams move horizontally and one moves vertically.

It's a predictable, deadly dance.

A smile flickered across her lips.

It was a puzzle, and she loved puzzles.

She took a deep breath and imagined the sequence in her mind.

It's now.

She was as nimble as a cat, dashing forward between the beams as they went out, weaving between the still ones.

When the next pulse came, she was pressed against the wall, the heat of the laser brushing her cheek.

Another gap of extinguishing, and another rush forward.

She repeated the process, her heartbeat pounding against her ribs like a drum, until finally, she made it through.

There was a small, unmanned maintenance door up front.

Picking the lock is child's play.

The air inside was stale and thick with dust.

The hallway stretched into darkness, illuminated only by the flickering emergency lights.

It is here.

The dragon's pond and the tiger's den.

Suddenly, a clanging sound echoed in the corridor.

There were footsteps.

A group of fully armed soldiers turned the corner, led by a stern-faced man with a gray beard.

Captain Liu.

“Stop!” he snapped, his hand instinctively going to the weapon at his hip.

When his eyes fell on Fan Mengmeng, his eyes narrowed.

"Who are you? How did you get in?"

Fan Mengmeng raised her hands in surrender, her heart beating wildly.

"Wait, it's me! I contacted you before…about…" She trailed off, realizing her radio was still on a private channel.

"You have trespassed into a military restricted area without permission," Captain Liu roared, his voice full of suspicion.

"Come with me." Two soldiers came forward, holding their rifles tightly.

"No, wait!" Fan Mengmeng shouted, despair in her voice.

"I can explain… I know something… about this base… something that can help you." She reached into her backpack and pulled out a small, ingenious device.

"Like this..." she began, holding it up.

From a dark corner, a man wearing glasses and with big, curious eyes came out.

Researcher Wang.

He stared at the device intently.

"This...is impossible..." he muttered, taking a hesitant step forward.

Captain Liu tightened his grip on the weapon.

"What does this mean?" he demanded.

Fan Mengmeng held the device in her hand high up, and it flashed with a strange light.

"It's just a little gadget," she said casually, with a hint of imperceptible pride in her tone, "It can crack part of the base's defense system." She glanced at Researcher Wang and noticed the surprise and a hint of greed in his eyes.

Captain Liu stared at Fan Mengmeng suspiciously, then looked at Researcher Wang. "Researcher Wang, do you recognize this thing?"

Researcher Wang pushed his glasses up on his nose, walked quickly to Fan Mengmeng, and carefully took the device.

"Captain, this... this is a technology we have never seen before. The energy method it uses... is simply incredible! If we can crack its principle..." He was so excited that he was a little incoherent.

Captain Liu's expression eased slightly. He could see that Researcher Wang's interest in the device far outweighed his suspicions about Fan Mengmeng.

He waved his hand, signaling the two soldiers to stand back.

"Who are you? What is your purpose?" His tone was still tough, but his vigilance was obviously reduced.

Fan Mengmeng struck while the iron was hot and briefly explained that she had the ability of "precognition" and demonstrated her understanding of the internal structure and resource distribution of the base. She even accurately stated the number and purpose of a secret laboratory on the third underground floor of the base, which shocked Captain Liu and Researcher Wang.

"I need some special resources from the base," Fan Mengmeng said bluntly. "In exchange, I can help you upgrade the base's defense system and even... predict future dangers."

Captain Liu was silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons.

In the end times, any opportunity to enhance the strength of the base is precious.

"I can let you stay temporarily," he finally decided, his tone filled with unquestionable authority, "but all your actions will be under our surveillance. If you make any unusual movements..." His eyes became sharp, "you will bear the consequences at your own risk."

Fan Mengmeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression remained expressionless. "Deal."

Under the guidance of Researcher Wang, Fan Mengmeng entered the base.

The complex passages stretched out like a maze, and various instruments and equipment flashed with cold light.

She noticed that at the corner of the corridor, a camera was rotating silently, monitoring her every move.

Finally, they came to a huge metal door.

Researcher Wang entered a complex password, and the door slowly opened, revealing a control center full of technology.

Countless screens flashed with various data, and complex lines crisscrossed, making it dazzling.

Fan Mengmeng took a deep breath and glanced at a special interface on the console.

She calmly reached into her pocket, and her fingertips touched a cold metal object...