As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

In the dead of night in 2000, the vast Siberian region was covered with thick snow, resembling a fairytale world draped in silver.

However, on this tranquil snowfield, a colossal, pitch-black tower suddenly stands, like a giant beast rising from the abyss of darkness, exuding a chilling aura.

Suddenly, a dazzling shooting star streaked across the night sky, briefly illuminating the earth. At the same time, a burst of rapid, piercing gunfire erupted from inside the black tower, shattering the silence.

"Hurry! Run faster! Do you want us all to die here?!" Inside the giant tower, several middle-aged men in white coats and a woman were seen running frantically in a certain direction. Their breathing was rapid and heavy, and their faces were filled with terror and despair.

"Damn it, that monster is still chasing us!" one of them shouted, his voice trembling as he looked back. Sure enough, not far behind them, a white figure was following closely like a ghost.

The figure moved erratically, seemingly strolling leisurely, but its speed was extremely fast. Rather than chasing prey, it seemed to be toying with them, just like a cat playing with a mouse.

"Hehe... Run faster, or you'll really be in big trouble!" The white figure let out a series of clear and melodious laughs, which echoed in the narrow corridor, sending chills down one's spine.

Hearing the terrifying laughter, the middle-aged men ran even faster. Their steps were unsteady, but the will to survive drove them to not stop for a moment. In the narrow corridor, the occasional dim light from the walls illuminated their twisted and elongated shadows, making them look particularly eerie.

At the end of the corridor was a heavy metal door. The man in the lead hurriedly pressed the keypad next to the door and entered a complex string of numbers.

The door slowly opened, and he pushed his companions behind him through quickly. Then he slammed the door shut and quickly activated the locking system on it.

"Phew... finally, we're safe for now." The leader pressed himself against the door, panting heavily as he muttered to himself. Beads of sweat covered his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the floor.

At this moment, the leading man seemed to have all his strength drained away, and could only lean helplessly against the door to support his swaying body.

However, just as they breathed a sigh of relief, a chilling voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Hmph, you think you can escape my grasp like this? How naive~?"

Upon hearing this, the other man's face turned deathly pale. His eyes widened, and he cried out in terror, "Damn it! This monster won't let us go easily! There's no time to waste; we have to find a way out right now!"

“That’s right, this is not a place we should stay! Damn it, how can elites like us die here without knowing why!” The only woman also came to her senses and echoed through gritted teeth.

“What’s the use of saying all that nonsense! Our top priority is to get to the core area of ​​the laboratory first. Maybe we can still make contact with the outside world from there!” the leader cursed impatiently, then added.

“I’ve heard the doctor say before that as long as you can enter the core area, you can communicate directly with the headquarters of Destiny.”

Upon hearing this, the younger researcher immediately asked excitedly, "Then shall we head over there right now?" His previously dull eyes instantly brightened, as if he had seen a glimmer of hope, and he was so excited he almost shouted, "We're saved!!"

However, the leader was not as optimistic as he was. Instead, he shook his head with a serious expression and lowered his voice to remind him, "Don't be too happy. The situation is critical. We must be extra careful and absolutely cannot let 'it' detect our presence."

“If we’re exposed, we’ll all die!” he said, glancing warily around, his eyes constantly searching for any signs of danger.

After a brief silence, the leader decisively gave the order, "Everyone split into three groups of two, and act separately to distract 'it's' attention. Finally, regroup in the core area."

Before he finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement. Although everyone was filled with indescribable fear, a strong will to survive compelled them to proceed according to plan.

After all, everyone knew that if they didn't take action now, they would inevitably face an inescapable abyss of death.

The leading man took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm his breathing and mentally preparing himself. Then, with a serious expression, he looked around at everyone and spoke.

"Since things have come to this, this is the only way we can proceed. So let's arrange it this way: John will team up with me, and Lily will team up with Tom in another group."

"Make good use of the structure within the Babylonian Laboratory to disrupt that terrifying monster's senses. In case of danger, remember to use any available weapons to send a distress signal!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed John's hand and sprinted towards the passage on the left. At the same time, Lily also grabbed Tom's hand and rushed towards the right.

However, the laughter emanating from that mysterious and eerie white figure lingered in everyone's ears like a nightmare, suggesting that no matter how much they struggled and resisted, they were destined to be unable to escape this terrible abyss.

"Faster! Faster!" After a while, Lily ran desperately, panting heavily, and shouted anxiously in a low voice. Her right hand gripped a gleaming pistol tightly, and her palm was slightly sweaty from excessive tension.

Even so, she dared not relax for a moment, every nerve in her body taut like a bowstring. Tom followed closely behind Lily without a word, and the two of them ran wildly through the somewhat messy laboratories.

Tom, unable to contain his fear any longer, burst into a tirade, "What the hell is this?! What kind of hellhole is this? I've only been here a short time, am I going to die here?"

“I don’t know either. I just heard from others that some extremely confidential experiments are being conducted here, and it seems that they might involve…human beings.” Lily said, shaking her head vigorously.

Her face was as pale as paper, and her lips trembled slightly as she continued, "Even if I manage to escape by sheer luck, I never want to set foot in this hellish place again in my entire life!"

"Hehe? Hahahaha... Do you think you still have a chance to escape from here?!" Suddenly, a strange and sharp laugh rang out behind them.

The sudden sound sent chills down Lily and Tom's spines. They exchanged a horrified glance, a strong sense of unease washing over them.

Almost simultaneously, a series of extremely faint footsteps sounded behind them. The footsteps were so light that they seemed to be approaching silently like a ghost, but each one felt as if it were stepping on their taut nerves.

Lily's heart suddenly raced, and her breathing became rapid. Without thinking, she turned around abruptly and raised the pistol in her hand without hesitation.

However, she then realized that her palms were already soaked with sweat, and the wetness made her grip on the gun slippery. Not only that, her fingers were trembling uncontrollably, and she almost lost all the strength to pull the trigger.

"Don't come any closer!" Lily shouted hoarsely, but her voice was weak and hoarse from fear.

"Leaving here isn't as simple as you think~" That icy voice rang out again, like a devil's whisper, lingering in their ears. Immediately afterward, Lily and Tom felt two cold hands slowly stroking their cheeks. Those hands were as icy as ice, bringing a suffocating chill.

"Run!" Tom finally snapped out of his daze. He roared, grabbed Lily's arm tightly, and sprinted forward as fast as he could. The two of them ran like they were being chased by death itself, disregarding everything else.

Then a half-open metal door appeared before them, from which came the faint, low hum of machinery in operation.

"Go in!" Lily pushed the door open forcefully. The two pushed aside their fear and rushed into the room like madmen, the door slamming shut behind them. Only then did they have time to see what was inside.

Inside the room, various instruments emitted a low, continuous hum, and several large machines were operating methodically, their casings flashing with a faint light, and indicator lights constantly changing colors.

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