Chapter 136 : D7 Group
Chapter 136: D7 Group
"Double-Body?"
Looking at the task name, Han Su slightly frowned.
Miss Ai had come up with so many reasons to hand this task to him—was there something special about it?
Was it related to the Life Code he was most interested in?
Just looking at the task content alone offered no clues. Miss Ai seemed to have gone into hiding after sending the task, perhaps out of fear.
Left with no choice, he began reading the documents that came with the task.
This infiltration incident had originated from reports by the Public Security Bureau. In just two months, they received four separate reports claiming that someone close—family or friends—had turned into someone else inside.
They still looked and sounded the same, yet each reporter was utterly certain: the person before them was no longer the same.
The most significant report came from a woman in her thirties. In her recorded statement at the Bureau, she swore:
"My husband, my husband is no longer him."
"He's a demon, a demon wearing my husband's skin!"
"I'm sure. Of course, I'm sure."
"Before this, my husband hadn’t touched me for two years. Don’t look at me like that—I know I’m good-looking and my figure is great, but he wouldn't even lay a finger on me. He’d rather hide in the bathroom to pleasure himself than glance at me."
"But about a week ago, he changed. The way he looked at me—it was like a wolf. At night, he’d crawl into bed, no, sometimes he couldn’t even wait until nightfall."
"At first, I thought he was cheating and felt guilty, so he acted extra affectionate."
"But then I realized, he wasn't faking—he was genuinely interested in me. Too interested. Every night, and sometimes even before nightfall, insatiable. That’s when I knew—he wasn’t him anymore."
"Kid, you’ll understand once you get married."
"I know him, and I know men. He’s become someone else…"
"A person… can’t deceive their instincts!"
"……"
Other reports were similar, though not as vivid or assertive as hers.
Initially, the Public Security Bureau dismissed them as rants from lunatics or neurotics.
After all, being on the front lines, they had encountered far more bizarre incidents than these.
But as the reports piled up, Miss Ai took notice.
She dispatched an Execution Member to investigate the suspects. The first two showed no anomalies—no slips in speech or behavior.
Then, the third suspect—upon contact, the Execution Member disappeared.
That disappearance triggered an alert from Miss Ai, who then passed the task to Han Su.
"Codename 'Double-Body'—suspected unknown lifeforms have invaded these people’s bodies, replaced their will, and now operate among society. The mission is to trace the source and cut it off?"
While reviewing the data, Han Su forwarded it to the Doctor.
Black Tiger’s case was simpler—he was merely notified to prepare.
The Doctor replied swiftly. First line: "Finally, something to do."
Second line: "For an investigator handling anomalous infiltrations, there are a few key steps:"
"First is identification."
"Second is investigation."
"Third is tracing the source."
"……"
Though he was supposed to be an assistant, he spoke as if giving Han Su a lecture—messages arrived rapidly:
"Identification requires evidence or theoretical analysis to determine whether the phenomenon relates to infiltration. This is the simplest step. Based on current data, we can already identify and proceed with the investigation."
"In the second step, we find out what caused the anomaly and how it spread, then formulate a plan to stop it."
"Also not difficult. Based on suspect identities and movement paths provided by Miss Ai, we can map a probable route. The core is a small craft workshop in Huayang District called Haifang Plant."
"I speculate this is the source."
"Of course, I need to go there for initial validation."
"Once confirmed, our infiltration containment and suppression work can begin immediately."
The Doctor swiftly proposed a plan: "So our focus now is the third step—solving the problem."
"Clearly, from the missing Execution Member, these Double-Bodies are highly adaptable and well-disguised. But once exposed, they may become hostile and dangerous."
"So once I verify the source, we must lock down the area and prepare for armed cleanup."
"……"
After this torrent of explanation, he added, "This is my investigation draft. Please approve, Investigator."
‘You do remember I’m the investigator, huh…’
Han Su muttered inwardly but reviewed the proposal seriously. The Doctor was impatient, even rash.
Such a large, complex case—how could it be concluded so easily?
Yet after a thorough read, Han Su replied: "Fine, go ahead and verify."
—Truly unbelievable!
That someone could derive so many accurate results just from reading the files?
Even Han Su had to think for a moment before realizing:
Haifang Plant was indeed the workplace of the earliest identified suspect. The rest also lived or moved near that location.
In simple terms, drawing a circle around the suspects placed Haifang Plant at the center.
Even Han Su mumbled to himself, picked up his suitcase while continuing to review the files.
Unexpectedly, the Doctor messaged again: "Where are you now?"
Han Su replied: "At home. It’ll take about thirty minutes."
The Doctor: "Too slow. Black Tiger and I are at the base. I’ll take him to verify directly. We're already en route and will arrive fifteen minutes before you. That’s enough time to complete the verification."
"?"
Han Su was dumbfounded: Who’s the real investigator here?
You’re doing all the work—what’s left for me?
Just as he was thinking that, the Doctor messaged again: "I suggest you apply for the containment protocol and cleanup personnel. Only an investigator has the authority—I can’t interfere."
‘Why do you sound disappointed…?’
Han Su felt a bit odd, replying: "Be extremely careful. Don’t forget—you and Black Tiger are both rookies."
The Doctor: "Thank you for your concern, Investigator, but I won’t make such a rookie mistake!"
"?"
Han Su felt unsure: was that sarcasm?
Am I imagining things?
He immediately headed downstairs, silver suitcase in hand. En route, the Doctor messaged again:
"Confirmed—the infiltration source is Haifang Plant. Severe contamination. Identification complete. Apply for containment and cleanup."
"……"
Han Su grew wary: "You two okay?"
"We're fine."
Doctor replied: "I anticipated danger, so I brought Black Tiger. He completed phase one of mysterious power training and selected Zero Sequence Spell No. 2."
"He’s reliable in combat now."
"……"
Number 02?
Han Su recalled—it was 『Respond to My Limbs』.
A spell using spiritual power to amplify strength and weapon control. Popular among Execution Members seeking personal combat boosts.
With Black Tiger’s natural combat prowess, this was a perfect match.
Curious, he asked: "What about your spell?"
Doctor: "No. 04—『The Dead Must Return』."
Han Su was surprised: "Why that one?"
Doctor: "I believe information is the key to facing the unknown. Of the five available Zero Sequence Encrypted Spells, only No. 04 relates to information. So I learned it."
"But yes, its use is limited—I’m not entirely satisfied."
"……"
Han Su sighed softly, realizing his role in this small team:
"When we meet, I can teach you both a more effective spell."
Doctor was stunned: "What?"
Han Su: "Zero Sequence Spells 8, 9, and 10. I think they suit you both well."
These two aides were performing exceptionally.
It seemed his best contribution now was to give them more tools to face the mysterious.
While speaking, he submitted the task’s identification report and solution proposal to Miss Ai, requesting Execution and Cleanup Team deployment.
Miss Ai responded quickly:
【Mr. Butcher’s performance was surprising. I thought he hadn’t yet arrived at the mission site.】
Han Su was speechless.
Then another message followed:
【Application submitted. Due to the Double-Body infiltration’s scale and risk, recommending deployment of the D7 group for cleanup.】
【Approval granted. D7 cleanup group dispatch in progress!】
【D7 group ready. Arrival at the scene in forty minutes!】
【……】
【……】
The flood of messages left Han Su briefly stunned.
But upon seeing the words "D7 group," his heart stirred:
The D7 Group—weren’t they that squad of heavy criminals?