Chapter 266 Countdown To Death

“Boss, you’re awake!”

Upon getting a grip of himself, Nico threw himself forward to check on Cedrick’s condition. Fortunately, the latter was unharmed and wasn’t struck by any bullets.

That can only mean the virus inside him is acting up!

Nico placed his trembling hand on Cedrick’s neck to check his pulse.

Upon feeling its steady rhythm, he heaved a sigh of relief.

Thank God he’s still alive. He just lost consciousness.

After lifting Cedrick by the arm and loading him on his back, Nico calmly gave out instructions.

“Neville, Swain, retreat with me. As for the rest of you, provide cover and retreat in ten minutes. We’ll meet back in Salinsburgh two days later.”

“Got it.”

Once the orders were issued, Nico carried the unconscious Cedrick on his back and fled through the forest.

Following closely behind them, Neville and Swain stayed vigilant for any potential attacks by the enemy.

They subsequently boarded a waiting helicopter and returned to Salinsburgh after leaving the border as fast as they could.

However, Cedrick remained unconscious during the flight. His face grew increasingly pale, whereas his body felt cold to the touch.

When Nico put his hand on Cedrick’s neck again, he noticed that the latter’s pulse was growing weak while his breath began to shallow.

“Hurry up! Fly this bird as fast as you can!” Nico roared as his eyes turned bloodshot.

By then, his voice had begun to choke. “Boss, you can’t die yet! You have to hang in there. We’ll be at the lab soon. Prof. Mallory will definitely save you!”

young, their tears fell

rubbing his hands in an attempt to provide his body

until three hours had passed that they arrived at the lab in the middle of

after Joshua injected a stronger dosage

twitch, Cedrick woke up

his vision

noticed Nico’s reddened eyes, a

was studying his lab report with an equally grim look; the

noticeable.

“What happened?”

Cedrick sat himself up.

the two as a sense of despair filled

I can feel the condition my body is in. There’s no need to hide the truth from me. I’m ready to

Cedrick. I’ve failed you

Once your body has gotten used to it, there’s no way we can suppress the virus anymore. Moreover, the virus has begun to spread through your body. The current fainting spell and the deterioration of your fitness levels you mentioned to Nico are signs of your body

pale, Cedrick asked,

identify so far. I have no

sadness as he continued, “Whatever it is, it

he finished, a long silence descended upon the room, weighing

chuckle, Cedrick asked softly, “In

sighed as she raised his palm with a reluctant

months? And that’s assuming

Nico to clench his fists

tears began

“All right. I understand.”

finally nodded his head, seemingly an acknowledgment

have something

his tears, Joshua nodded before

his attention to the shocked Nico, he let out a gentle laugh. “Hey man, stop being so sad. I’m not dead yet. Now, come

his tears with his arm as he walked awkwardly to Cedrick’s

toward me.” The words naturally amused Cedrick. “Good. I’m glad that you don’t have a conscience.” The depressed Nico simply looked away and

Agency has been left vacant. I’ll write you a recommendation letter and have Neville, Swain, and the others report to you. With your capabilities, I’m sure you’ll take over the position within

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