Project Number: US-04-81
Comprehensive Level of Project: Dark Yellow
Project Codename: Swamp Monster
Special Containment Procedures: US-04-81 must be contained in a large containment area with controlled temperature conditions, filled with wetland soil and accumulated freshwater with a total depth of no less than 2.5 metres. The area should include various aquatic plants sourced from the original habitat of US-04-81, located in the swamp in Miami, ██ state, USA...
Description: US-04-81 is a giant creature enveloped by various mutated plants resembling water grass, vines, moss, and reeds. It stands approximately 3.7 meters tall and continuously absorbs nutrients from the surrounding swamp to grow larger. However, despite its size, it only weighs 57 kilograms.
US-04-81 prefers consuming live large animals, such as cows and sheep, over absorbing nutrients from plants. After the prey is released, it engages in a certain period of hunting.
After consuming food, US-04-81 does not excrete waste; it can break down most substances directly within its body, including bones, stones, metals, and soil.
Appendix 1: We need to figure out what is beneath the surface of US-04-81.
Because US-04-81 lacks temperature, thermal imaging cannot be used to observe the internal structure of its body. However, X-rays have revealed a relatively complete human skeletal and organ system within US-04-81's body.
Its function and origin are currently unknown.
Appendix 2: Toxic.
The plants on the surface of US-04-81's body have strong corrosiveness, and the ███ department has turned it into a biological weapon for use in █████.
Appendix 3: Delicious mushrooms.
During the spring and autumn seasons, US-04-81's body grows a large number of mushrooms if the temperature is suitable. Whether the mushrooms are harmful depends on US-04-81's mood.
If in a bad mood, the corrosiveness of the mushrooms on US-04-81's body becomes more terrifying, and there is currently no way to harvest them...
If in a good mood, the mushrooms on US-04-81's body are very delicious, with a fresh taste. After consumption, a short-term excited state is induced, and the physical condition of personnel is significantly enhanced. However, harvesting is difficult, and angering US-04-81 may result in picking bad mushrooms. Currently, there are only 3 in stock.
Appendix 3...
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Recalling the information about the Swamp Monster US-04-81 from the game, Lamiya took a slow breath, trying to calm her nervousness.
However, the smell in the containment area was unpleasant, with pungent and foul odours causing Lamiya to almost tear up.
At the same time, in the distance, the Swamp Monster emerged from the swamp, revealing its massive and robust figure. Its crimson eyes were fixed on Lamiya, seemingly considering her as the released prey.
"It's coming towards you."
Through special headphones, a stranger's voice sounded, sounding unlike Changnan Jiangtai. This made Lamiya breathe a sigh of relief.
However, if it were Changnan Jiangtai, he would have demanded Lamiya to attack the Swamp Monster right away, testing which of the two containment items was more powerful.
Hearing this, Lamiya cleared her throat and loudly greeted, "Hello!"
Her voice echoed in the swamp-themed containment area.
On the other side, the research personnel in the control room had already started recording.
The researcher, who adjusted the microphone to mute, turned to look at Renata, who was staring at the large screen, and hesitantly asked.
"Dr. Renata... is this experiment really without risks?"
This researcher was originally Changnan Jiangtai's subordinate, and now that Changnan Jiangtai had handed over the role of the person in charge to Renata, these young followers naturally followed along. Although Capt. Chu immediately intervened to prevent a tragedy during Lamiya's previous containment breach, and Changnan Jiangtai was mainly responsible, these young followers still had some psychological shadows.
"Don't worry, I believe in Containment Item 13 and in WSSA security."
Renata said with unwavering confidence.
In fact, the main character of this experiment was Lamiya, and the reason Renata was not worried was simple. US-04-81 was a containment item she carefully selected, with the right intensity and danger level, perfect for testing Lamiya's abilities.
What? You say Renata's task allows Lamiya not to engage in battle with US-04-81, and instead just simple communication is enough?
Heh, that's impossible.
US-04-81 is not a well-behaved puppy; how could it not harbour hostility towards Lamiya? This is only a simple and friendly word game.
[tn: the original text didn't make that much sense to me ..]
Although Renata is much more compassionate towards containment items than Changnan Jiangtai, as she ensures the safety of containment items to the maximum extent, she is still a biologist who loves research.
On the other side.
"I am Lamiya, just like you, a containment item here." Lamiya introduced herself, trying to establish a connection by presenting herself as a fellow containment item.
"I'm not a bad person, just want to talk with you!"
But the Swamp Monster did not react to Lamiya's words. It crawled out of the swamp, its massive body covered with plants, almost blocking the artificial sunlight in the center of the containment area. This darkened Lamiya's view suddenly.
"Although I've seen it many times in the game... when this thing comes to reality and stands in front of me..."
"Tsk tsk, it's really big..."
Lamiya said to herself with a bitter smile, trying to calm her pounding heart.
Fortunately, she had a big heart. After forcibly calming her nervous heart, she began to take the "strategy" seriously and started her "capture."
"You've been alone for so long, it must be lonely!"
"I'm the same! Let's be friends!"
Lamiya said with sincerity, trying to use the same identity as the Swamp Monster to make herself more approachable.
"I like singing, swimming, and keeping pets!"
"I once had a pet turtle named Little Butterfly!"
Is Lamiya's statement true?
Of course not!
She used to be quite a homebody, with almost no hobbies other than playing games and watching videos. Not to mention singing, a high-end skill that only the successful people can master; she's tone-deaf. And she had never kept any pets.
Who would keep who? Lamiya can't even take care of herself, let alone a pet.
Given the chance, she might consider it if it's a cat girl who can cook and warm the bed for her, hehehe...
Ahem, digressed a bit.
The reason Lamiya fabricated lies was simple: she knew how to capture the Swamp Monster.
Loneliness.
Desire for companionship.
Girlish heart.
These are all key points to capture the Swamp Monster.
And the reason it acts this way is quite simple and bizarre.
That's because...
US-04-81, the Swamp Monster, was once a genuine cute little girl!
So, Lamiya pulled out these topics and interests related to little girls to resonate and attract the Swamp Monster's attention.
Lamiya's words successfully caught the Swamp Monster's attention, and it stopped moving,
tilting its massive plant-covered head, seeming curious about Lamiya's words.
"Turtle?"
"I..."
"Like... turtles..."
Not quite standard English came intermittently from the Swamp Monster.
Its voice was unusually hoarse and harsh, and you couldn't tell that its owner was originally a cute little girl.
Lamiya was pleased to hear this and then hesitated, seeming to be contemplating something.
Fortunately, after a short while, Lamiya suddenly pretended to be a cute little girl and said in a sweet voice, "Let's talk about Little Butterfly! It's so cute!"
Although Lamiya felt nauseous to herself by acting cute, there was no way. This was for survival!
Lamiya had to try to increase the Swamp Monster's goodwill towards her. On the one hand, to actively cooperate with the experimental task and gain rewards, on the other hand...
To break through containment, allies were essential.
"Okay..."
The Swamp Monster said.
Immediately after, to the astonishment of everyone in the control room, it sat down obediently.
At this moment, the worldview of everyone in the control room seemed to collapse. In their impression, although US-04-81 was not as aggressive and belligerent, it was still a monster inside and out. How could it obediently sit down like a well-behaved puppy in front of Lamiya?
Even Renata, who was usually indifferent, was stunned in place...
This, this is unreasonable!
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translators' notes : the "█" around the beginning of this chapter are meant to be there !! im also so sorry haven't been able to update this pog novel in a while .. BUT WE'RE BACK FRFR thank you all for waiting 😞🫶
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Thx for the chapter
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