The Quinque Containment Facility itself.
A cylindrical, ring-shaped prison.
Spanning over a dozen levels, each housing ghouls. Bridges crisscrossed at varying angles from top to bottom, forming an intricate network when viewed from above.
As it was a restricted zone, participants were randomly teleported.
At this very moment, the Quinque Containment Facility was already in chaos.
Bai Ye's primary objective was to find Ken Kaneki. However, amidst the disarray, after observing for a while, Bai Ye couldn't find him.
"Never mind, I'll take care of the other two missions first!"
Bai Ye retracted his gaze, preparing to complete restricted zone missions one and two. He then focused on the area with the densest concentration of people below.
*Zzzt!*
Azure blue currents appeared beneath Bai Ye's feet, rising continuously and soon encircling his body.
The next instant, Bai Ye transformed into a streak of electricity, plummeting downwards, heading straight for the center of the crowd.
*Boom!*
The moment the thunderclap struck, a massive roar erupted.
The ground shattered, and an invisible wave pushed outwards, flinging those nearby away. Ghouls, ghoul investigators, and even the chosen ones were sent tumbling by the shockwave.
Then…
The concentrated lightning spread outwards, enveloping the people.
Screams immediately filled the air.
Amidst the crackling current, ghoul investigators fell to their knees, their bodies blackened and scorched, spewing black smoke with every breath.
Bai Ye glanced at the glowing screen. Nine kills, only one remaining.
Just then…
A furious roar echoed from behind Bai Ye. A man suddenly lunged, wielding a golden chakram, aiming to strike Bai Ye.
Bai Ye tilted his head. "Next time, remember, if you want to ambush, don't make so much noise."
Bai Ye raised his arm to block. The moment the chakram struck his arm, Bai Ye's body suddenly turned into electricity. Then, to the attacker's stunned disbelief, it passed right through Bai Ye.
The next instant…
Bai Ye swiftly reached out, his hand seizing the attacker by the throat.
"Sorry, I forgot you won't get a next time!"
A surge of powerful electricity flowed from Bai Ye's hand, completely engulfing the attacker's body.
The piercing sound of the current and the constant screams assaulted everyone's eardrums. Then, a charred corpse remained in Bai Ye's hand.
"You have eliminated a participant (Modern Civilization World)."
"You have obtained two fragments of God's Stone."
"You have eliminated ten enemy faction targets, completing Restricted Zone Mission One. Reward received: RC Cell Modification Fluid x1."
RC Cell Modification Fluid (Item) (Black): A cell modification fluid refined and researched from ghoul blood. Upon consumption, it leads to either a half-human or half-ghoul evolutionary path.
Half-Human: Maintains human form, without a kakugan or kagune. The body will be strengthened, surpassing ordinary humans, but lifespan will be significantly reduced.
Half-Ghoul: Also known as a One-Eyed Ghoul. Possesses a kakugan and kagune like a ghoul, but does not require human flesh to eat, able to consume food like humans.
Bai Ye looked at the RC Cell Modification Fluid, and his entire demeanor changed.
Black quality…
This quality itself wasn't very indicative.
Item qualities often had some leeway. Sometimes, due to astonishing effects, the quality would be rated too high, but as a consumable, its practical value was very low.
Another scenario was for strengthening effects, but these often had random elements. For instance, if the effect was to strengthen body attributes by 5 to 50 points, the wide range could lead to a lower quality rating.
Yet, in reality, if luck was good, the outcome would far exceed the quality.
As for the RC Cell Modification Fluid, neither of these applied. It was a gamble, a roll of the dice. You win and get black quality, or you lose and you're done for.
Seemingly two outcomes, but…
Half-Human was a guaranteed penalty. While it strengthened body attributes, it reduced lifespan!
To struggle to escape the World Battlefield, only to return to one's own world with one's lifespan depleted…
Therefore, the desired outcome was the half-ghoul effect. While it didn't strengthen body attributes, it granted ghoul abilities without the drawback of eating human flesh.
This was truly a reward.
What?
It looks monstrous?
I can already transform into lightning, do I care if I look like a monster!
Thinking this, Bai Ye unscrewed the RC Cell Modification Fluid and drank it down.
A gamble was necessary when it was time to gamble. Benefits and risks had always gone hand in hand. If you didn't want to bear risks but desired benefits, such good fortune didn't exist in this world.
*Plop!*
The RC Cell Modification Fluid felt cool as it slid down his throat and a distinct burning sensation in his stomach. Immediately afterward, Bai Ye felt his heart pound violently.
Bai Ye grinned. This was good news!
Bai Ye could feel something stirring and growing within him.
The so-called kagune was essentially a ghoul's unique mutated limb. Therefore, the feeling of something growing meant Bai Ye was evolving towards becoming a half-ghoul.
So, what kind of kagune would it be?
The size and shape of a kagune depended on one's imagination, meaning it could form and change according to self-awareness.
This was not an easy feat, achievable by only a very small number of ghouls.
The types of kagune were divided into Ukaku, Koukaku, Rinkaku, and Mensh, as their names suggested, categorized by their general form, growth location, and primary function.
Bai Ye…
Bai Ye was not picky. Anything would do.
In Bai Ye's view, the RC Cell Modification Fluid wasn't a particularly valuable item, merely a reward for completing restricted zone mission one.
Moreover, the Quinque Containment Facility itself wasn't a particularly high-tier restricted zone.
However…
Bai Ye hadn't expected this pleasant surprise!
"Your kagune has been influenced by the Phoenix ability and has undergone a mutation."
"You have obtained Kagune - Ukaku: Phoenix."
Ukaku: Phoenix (Mutated Limb) (Black): A mutated limb formed under the influence of the Phoenix ability. As the Phoenix ability grows, this mutated limb will also grow.
Effects:
Feathers: Releases a barrage of feather attacks, with an added burning effect.
Heat Absorption: Can absorb external flames to restore stamina and heal injuries.
Phoenix Flame: By releasing Phoenix Flame through the Ukaku: Phoenix, the power of the Phoenix Flame can be enhanced.
…
Almost instantaneously, an intensely scorching aura emanated from Bai Ye's body, and waves of heat swept through the surroundings.
The air itself seemed to carry a faint scent of burning.
Then…
A pair of enormous wings slowly unfurled behind Bai Ye!