Chapter 21 This is the mark of a high-quality newcomer
. "That vaccine can handle their problem and retain the effects of the virus enhancement," the dean explained, describing the situation of Eller and the others. "The problem with the enhancement potion isn't actually that big. I suspect the person who prepared the virus for them did it to prevent them from slipping out of control."
"I'll talk to them. What about those who weren't enhanced by the virus?"
"Oh~ that poor unlucky fellow. He took the most severe Dream Erosion to bring back more wealth." The dean felt a pang of sympathy for the gambler.
While Dream Erosion can be treated, the higher the resistance, the better the treatment. For someone like the gambler, who had only just come into contact with Dream Erosion and was severely injured, even if he recovered, he would suffer long-term aftereffects.
Ultimately, it was because he was too greedy, carrying a large amount of gold, jewels, and other valuables. Those things transformed into Dream Erosion when he left the alternate dream.
Dream Erosion spreads or condenses into residue, but when it spreads, it first affects those who come into contact with it.
"Is there any danger to his life?"
The dean thought for a moment and said, "If Mr. Bennister has other plans, then there could be danger to his life."
Borre Bennister waved his hand: "Just normal treatment."
Matt and the others' personal information had already been dug up by the Bureau of Investigation.
The gambler, needless to say, had recently lost a large sum of money and was in a hurry to make money, which was why he seemed so greedy.
The dream corrosion on the other party was the most severe, because in addition to carrying a backpack full of wealth, he also carried valuables on other parts of his body.
Matt and Buddy were a sewer cleaning duo.
He liked to hire laymen to clean sewers because laymen were cheap, and he could take advantage of people who were in urgent need of money, taking half or even more of the payment for the job.
Because those people were laymen, they didn't know much about the sewer cleaning business, and Matt profited from this.
However, the other party had good judgment. Although they preferred to use laymen, they didn't neglect the work of cleaning the sewers, and the casualty rate remained quite low. Because of this level of skill, the police knew what they were doing but didn't say much.
Matt was a talent in this area.
Eller, on the other hand, was a 'gold digger,' the kind of person who likes to jump on any bandwagon after hearing about a chance to make money. They can't be called criminals, but they will still do some illegal things when necessary.
The 'White Curtain' that Matt and the others mentioned couldn't be investigated by the Bureau of Investigation. It's probably because the person wasn't from Rota City and had never lived there, so there was no relevant record.
But in any case, since the person was most likely a 'Dream Walker,' as long as they didn't commit any crimes, there was no need to keep too close an eye on them. As long as the person continued to come into contact with the alternate dreams, the Bureau of Investigation would eventually be able to contact them.
In an isolation ward, Borei arrived. Matt and the others were wrapped up like dumplings. There was no other way; their clothes had turned into dream erosion when they left the alternate dreams. The dream erosion caused by clothes wasn't strong, but it was still something that flesh and blood couldn't easily withstand.
"Since you all seem to be in good spirits, I'll get straight to the point. First, your medical results are in, and you'll be turning into zombies in two days at most." "
!?!" Matt and the others' expressions immediately darkened. Their first thought was of that scumbag Wilfer.
Matt had considered this possibility when using the enhancement serum, but at that time his thinking was more far-sighted.
Wilfer had the vaccine; if that guy really lied to him and stole the vaccine, he didn't believe the other wouldn't hand it over under threat of death.
They were all about to become zombies; would they care about Wilfer's life?
But that guy Bai Mu, because he couldn't stand Wilfer, directly attacked and killed him halfway, ruining all of Matt's subsequent plans…
"Is there a solution?" Eller looked at Borei. "Of course there is." Borre nodded. "Mr. Eller, the 'spoils of war' you brought back can solve this problem, but it also requires certain technical support. Since you used the virus enhancement, you want to gain power. Directly eliminating the hidden danger with the vaccine will weaken the enhancement effect of the virus."
Matt and Buddy immediately looked at Eller.
"What do I need to do?" Eller seemed very calm. Compared to Matt and Buddy's eagerness, he had nothing to rush. Having the vaccine in hand gave him confidence.
"How about considering the Dream Processing Bureau?"
Eller nodded without hesitation. "I have no problem."
This wasn't a matter of consideration, but a matter of the extraordinary. Since Borre said so, the Dream Processing Bureau must have something better. He could directly use the vaccine to solve his own virus problem, but he wanted to retain the corresponding enhancement.
With his current strength, in the state of an ordinary person, even if he maxed out the power of the Nine Dragons and slept with barbells every day, he couldn't possibly improve to the level of virus enhancement.
He was already very strong, and virus enhancement broke the upper limit of conventional drug 'enhancement'.
The extent of the breakthrough might not be high, but his ceiling is higher, making the effects of training and other improvement methods particularly noticeable, allowing him to maintain a long-term "newbie benefit period. "
Think about it: someone who has been working out regularly and has already reached a high level of strength still enjoys a long "newbie benefit period"—this is something that two eggs can't achieve.
"The vaccines you brought back aren't for one person. The processing bureau will handle your problems in the best way possible, and the remaining vaccines will provide you with sufficient compensation."
"If it solves the virus problem, I can accept it."
The vaccine is indeed important, but its importance lies in addressing his own virus. If the virus problem is solved, the vaccine is like a readily available cold medicine for him; it's better to use it to exchange for more resources or wealth.
Then, Borre looked at Matt and the others.
"We accept it too!" Matt quickly stated.
Eller could remain calm, but they couldn't.
"No problem, but your treatment won't be the same."
"I have savings to contribute to the virus treatment."
Borre shook his head. It wasn't a matter of savings; even if Matt was rich, could he be as wealthy as the hospital's sponsors?
"I'll bring the agreement later, you can read it first and then discuss it."
With that, Borre left. Matt's abilities were good, and Eller was a gold digger with experience in many operations. These people had encountered the Otherworldly Dreams and returned safely. Coupled with the enhanced virus, they were definitely high-quality 'newcomers'. The
Otherworldly Dream Processing Bureau also needed to absorb fresh blood, and they shouldn't miss out on suitable people.
Moreover, there were still many problems with the virus enhancement on their bodies, so the Bureau could lower the requirements for recruiting them again.
After they successfully completed a few missions, with a bit of luck, they might become Dream Walkers.
Matt and the others were truly among the lucky ones; only the items they carried showed normal dream erosion, while the virus integrated into them did not.
(End of Chapter)