“It is possible for them to stop working.” The researcher was silent for a moment before replying. “The operation of the disperser is too complex. In order to ensure that the outer city is completely covered by ultrasonic waves, the intensity and waveband of all dispersers are uniform and remotely dispatched by the dispersal center. If the centre is damaged and the emergency procedures aren’t started in time, I’m afraid there will be very serious consequences.”

“However, this is only the worst-case scenario. The probability is very small.” he continued, “The No. 1 disperser owned by the dispersion centre is the largest ultrasonic disperser in the entire outer city. The power is too strong and it will cause adverse effects to the human body. Therefore, there are no permanent residents in District 1 and not many personnel at the dispersal centre. In a situation of insufficient manpower, there might be other reasons for the temporary loss of contact. It isn’t necessarily—”

His voice abruptly stopped as his eyes pierced through the window at the ultrasonic disperser ahead of them. More than 100 years ago, in the spring of the peaceful years, leaves grew and gardener sprayed the plants with insect repellent to protect them from insects. At this moment, the ultrasonic disperser—the black flower with grey, white, black and yellow protrusions—had giant worms crawling on its surface. No, it wasn’t just worms.

The researcher’s breath suddenly trembled violently. “No…” he muttered. “Colonel, do you see it?”

Lu Feng hit the steering wheel! The car made a thrilling sharp turn on the narrow road and headed back in its original direction! The rear armoured vehicles flashed their lights in anger but the next moment, they all sharply turned around. At the end of the road, the black bugs flew up and fell like fireworks. The bodies of the arthropods struck the glass and the entire car moved forward like a stray bullet.

In the car, the communicator’s sound was turned to the maximum and the operator’s violently trembling voice rang out.

“Colonel, District 2 emergency communication, the insect tide has broken out, asking for support.”

“District 3 emergency communication. A large number of insect monsters were found during the evacuation and they are requesting support.”

“Emergency communication from the city’s defense station.”

“Emergency communication from the city office.”

“District 8 emergency communication—”

“Connect me to District 8.” Lu Feng interrupted quickly. “Can the underground shelter safely receive emergency refugees from the entire city?”

“Colonel Lu!” The opposite side’s voice was faster. “A small group of mosquitoes has entered through the ventilation system and there are more than 10 people infected on our side. We are requesting support from the Trial Court!”

There were three seconds of silence. Lu Feng ordered, “Kill the infected people. The rest of you, take refuge and wait for support.”

He hung up the communicator.

“Colonel.” Then a young voice was heard. “The courtroom has been gathered and there are no casualties.”