- Dimensional Gods’ Selection: Only I Know Saitama is the Strongest
- OKSTS Chapter 116
**Chapter 116: Monsters Capable of Destroying Humanity!**
“So, it seems like the so-called reward for the top ten is actually not a reward at all, but sending us to the forbidden zone to complete a mission!” someone muttered quietly from the crowd.
The others took a moment to think, realizing this observation might be true.
Some even suspected that the government had scheduled the national freshman competition at this particular time on purpose, right when the students had experienced three previous forbidden zones—what a convenient coincidence…
“Actually, that student is somewhat right,” the instructor replied frankly, continuing, “However, this particular forbidden zone is relatively safe for you. If you succeed, you’ll receive generous rewards, so it’s also a kind of reward, isn’t it? If anyone is uncomfortable with this, they are welcome to leave now. No one will stop you.”
No one moved.
They were already here, and no one wanted to look foolish by quitting now. Having another experience in a forbidden zone, especially one that wasn’t extremely dangerous, was indeed beneficial for them as new students.
Besides, if someone backed out now, how would they explain it once they returned to their school?
Seeing no one speak up, the instructor said coolly, “Also, next time you have something to say, raise your hand. Any more interruptions without permission will result in dismissal.”
The student who had spoken up paled, realizing he’d annoyed the instructor.
Luckily, it was only a verbal warning this time.
The lecture continued.
“The world inside this forbidden zone,” the instructor explained, “is much like ours. In their future, a terrifying monster emerged—so powerful it nearly destroyed the entire world. Humanity in that world couldn’t stop the creature, so they used a device to travel through time, seeking the help of humanity from the past…”
With that, the instructor turned on a projector, casting an image onto the wall.
It was a picture of a vicious-looking monster, its entire body white, with six limbs—four legs for walking and two clawed forelimbs. Two thick, weaponized tendrils extended from its back.
Seeing the monster, Fang Ye froze.
Earlier, when the instructor described the world inside the forbidden zone, Fang Ye had felt a strange sense of familiarity. Now, seeing this creature, he immediately knew which world the forbidden zone was based on.
*The Tomorrow War.*
This had been the last sci-fi movie Fang Ye had watched on Earth before arriving in this world, so he was very familiar with its plot.
In *The Tomorrow War,* an invasive species of monsters indeed ravaged the globe. They were formidable: their skin was almost impervious to blades or bullets; they were powerful enough to destroy armored vehicles, and their reproductive rate was terrifying—one female could spawn thousands within a month.
Worse, nuclear weapons barely affected these creatures, and even seemed to accelerate their evolution, making them stronger.
These monsters, known as “Whitespikes,” ultimately overran humanity in the film’s storyline.
What puzzled Fang Ye, though, was the instructor’s claim that this world wasn’t very dangerous. Whitespikes were extremely deadly and traveled in packs, easily overwhelming fully-armed military units. Aside from Fang Ye, any other student facing these monsters would likely be in grave danger. Even Zhao Ling’er, for instance, would stand little chance if surrounded by a pack of them—her psychic abilities were still limited.
Only Fang Ye felt confident he could face these creatures and escape unscathed.
“Could it be that in *The Tomorrow War* world, death isn’t permanent? That would certainly make it less dangerous, but I doubt it’s that simple…” Fang Ye thought, puzzled.
He didn’t voice his thoughts but continued listening to the instructor.
“Your mission in the forbidden zone,” the instructor continued, “is to destroy these creatures and save humanity. The more humans you save, the higher your mission rating will be.”
“Upon entering the forbidden zone, you’ll be given a choice of timelines—from peaceful eras to the disaster-stricken era 25 years later. I recommend going straight to the disaster era to save time.”
“In the peaceful period, the ‘Whitespike’ monsters haven’t yet appeared. While you can still travel through a time portal, there’s a certain level of risk involved.”
“You only have seven days to complete your mission, so don’t waste time.”
“Once you’re in the disaster era, be extremely cautious; Whitespikes could be lurking anywhere.”
“When you encounter these monsters, avoid engaging them in drawn-out battles. They move in packs and have a certain level of intelligence, including the ability to surround and trap their enemies. Once you’re surrounded, escape will be difficult.”
“Oh, and one crucial thing: you can terminate the mission and return to the real world at any time in this forbidden zone. If you feel your life is in immediate danger, terminate the mission right away.”
“You are our country’s elite and represent our future. Even if the mission fails, staying alive is more important.”
At this, everyone looked surprised. They hadn’t expected this forbidden zone would allow them to quit the mission freely and return.
Fang Ye finally understood.
No wonder the instructor said the mission wasn’t too dangerous. With the option to withdraw at any moment, there was indeed less risk involved.
“As long as you’re careful and don’t get killed outright by these creatures, you should be fine.”
“Whitespikes are extremely dangerous,” the instructor continued. “Their combat prowess is substantial—each one is on par with a Grade 1 beast. Their two back tendrils can fire bone spikes with the force of sniper bullets, so be very careful. Over the next few days, I’ll train you on how to defend against these creatures’ attacks.”
Fang Ye’s curiosity was piqued even more by this unique forbidden zone mission.