Super Zoo-Chapter 812 - 791: Abnormal Behavior

"Nicole, these bats are too weak, no different from ordinary wild beasts."

In the underground laboratory, the rotten-toothed brute Locke stared at a monitor screen turning into static and shook his head with a grin.

Nicole looked emotionlessly at the screen, yet her fingers rapidly manipulated the main control console. Soon, on the monitor, dozens of bat squads changed their flying direction under the lead of a large bat and gathered towards the castle where the monitoring signal had vanished.

"It's okay, we have already mastered the mutant gene of these Mutant Bats, and we can mass-produce them," Nicole said.

"This is boring. Why not let those security guards capture the people in the castle, or I can do it myself." Locke grinned and clenched his fist, full of aggressive posture.

"Sometimes I really doubt whether your IQ passes the mark," Nicole finally turned to glance at Locke with a look of disappointment, saying, "There's a difference between being attacked by wild beasts and being attacked by a group of fully armed warriors—do you want the Romanian government forces to scour the mountain? As for you, Locke, don't think you are invincible; you're just slightly more powerful than ordinary people."

"Only slightly more powerful…" Locke muttered softly, "I can wrestle a brown bear to a draw."

"Just stay quietly by my side. That way, it's safe for you and for me," Nicole said impatiently.

"Alright, I'll listen to you." The muscular Locke, who could crack marble with one punch, obediently behaved like a child in front of this seemingly non-combative woman.

"Let's see if the people in the castle will bring us any surprises… Hehe, if they're truly different, surely they won't be so easily killed by the bats—who knows…" Nicole muttered to herself.

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On the terrace of Eibek Castle, following Avitu's pointing finger, they suddenly noticed swathes of dark clouds emerging from the forest in front of the castle, enveloping towards the terrace.

Everyone was dumbstruck, staring at those approaching 'dark clouds.' The normally refined Zhao Yun cursed, "Damn, where did all these bats come from? Did we poke a bat's nest?"

"Maybe we just killed their parents and siblings, and they're here for revenge," Suming's face darkened slightly, "Let's move quickly, Avitu, please take them all to the basement."

The dozen or so bats initially posed no threat, but considering the number of attacking bats now—possibly dozens of times more, hundreds or even thousands of large blood-sucking bats with a wingspan of a meter—it was definitely a deadly threat. Especially since Suming's spiritual power seemed to have no effect on these bats.

"What about you?" Nangong Yan realized there was a loophole in Suming's words and asked.

"I and Su Meng will stay in the tower," Suming pointed to a not-too-large defensive tower next to the terrace, surrounded by solid rocks with only two small windows half a foot square. Closing the door inside would protect them from the bat assault. "You all head to the basement to hide, and Su Meng and I will stay here to observe what's actually happening."

Many animals are vengeful, and killing one might draw a whole swarm, but bats are definitely not among those. Suming found it strange, why were there such a large group of bats? Moreover, the basement was sealed; if everyone retreated into the basement, no one would know what was happening outside.

Nangong Yan had more to say, but Suming decisively said, "Listen, all of you go down, take care of Chengcheng." fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

"Alright, you be careful too!" Nangong Yan made up her mind, pulling Chengcheng towards the basement. Zhao Yun was about to speak, but Suming already knew what he wanted to say, and whispered, "There should be a man down there to take care of them."

Zhao Yun instantly understood, having a man there would boost the courage of these women, provide a leader, and more crucially, their party and the old man Avitu were not well-acquainted, having only known each other for two days - it was essential to be cautious of others.

"Avitu, leave the gun with Suming and the others, we'll go to the basement together," Zhao Yun said.

"Okay, okay." Avitu, seeing so many vampire bats appear, was already scared stiff, handing over a double-barreled shotgun to Suming with trembling hands, continuously crossing himself and saying, "God bless, God bless, these damned devils, hopefully, they are just passing by..."

Hastily, the group left the patio. Suming watched them enter the basement from the patio and then snapped his fingers at Su Meng; the two hurriedly dashed into the tower, slamming the door behind them.

No sooner had they entered the tower than the bats arrived, a few bats recklessly slamming into the door of the tower, causing it to thud violently.

In an instant, a large group of bats surrounded the castle, swarming overhead and circling with piercing shrieks; hundreds of bats chaotically flapping their wings, creating an irritating turmoil.

Fortunately, these creatures were still just ordinary beasts and hadn't left their bat norms; whether hunting or navigating, they relied on echolocation. Some bats circled over the castle but didn't find the people hidden in the basement and instead gathered around the tower where Suming and Su Meng were hiding.

After the basement door was closed, it was completely sealed; even if the bats noticed people, they couldn't do anything, but the tower was different. Through the two windows, it was easy to be exposed. Suming and Su Meng each held a plank, trying their best to block the windows.

Thump, thump, thump... The sound of bats hitting the tower's door and windows continued.

"This is so abnormal!" Suming braced against the door, filled with doubts. Bats are social animals, especially these mutant bats; it was plausible that all the mutant bats in the entire forest were from the same group. The sudden appearance of such a large group of bats could be understandable; whether they were just passing by or attracted by the scent of previously deceased bat's blood.

But now, it seemed like these bats were purposefully 'attacking' the castle.

While he was briefly distracted thinking, a large bat had already squeezed half of its body through a gap in the window. Turning its head, it bared its full mouth of teeth, lunging at Suming's hand.

Suming felt a slight pain on the back of his hand, and without waiting for the bat to puncture his hand, he instinctively activated a stored energy sphere.

His arm seemed to be wrapped in thick rhinoceros hide; the bat couldn't bite through but refused to let go. Suming grabbed the shotgun and swung it backward, smashing the bat's head against the wall with the butt of the gun, turning it into a bloody mess.

No need to think too much, just get rid of these fellows first!