Chapter 10
People were running out of Lab Five’s building, covering their noses. Many of the affected individuals were vomiting, while others lay on the ground feeling nauseous.
In the midst of the chaos, the military headquarter’s medical staff rushed over to provide
care.
Suzanne was panting by the time she arrived at the scene. She looked around anxiously, worried about Nathan’s safety.
However, she saw him swiftly leaving the building with Sally in his arms and placing her on
a stretcher.
How ironic.
Suzanne was worried about Nathan, while he was only worried about Sally.
Nathan left Sally with the doctors and turned around to continue rescuing
others.
Sally reached out to grab Nathan’s arm and cried, “Don’t go, Nate. I feel sick…
“Shh,” Nathan comforted gently. “It’s alright. There are doctors here.”
Sally shook her head as tears streamed down her face. She sobbed, “Don’t go, Nate. I feel like
I’m about to die.”
Right then, Cole reported,
General, everyone inside the building has been evacuated. A
total of 35 individuals have been poisoned.”
Nathan turned to the researchers nearby. “Dr. Lawrence, what was the chemical that leaked? Is it life– threatening?”
Joe Lawrence’s face was pale as he replied, “It’s Azurium, a new product we imported from abroad. We’re still in the middle of researching it, so we’re not familiar with its properties.” Nathan’s gaze herz
gaze became cold as he glared at Joe.
Joe immediately became even more nervous. “General, I’ve never heard of Azurium in all the years I’ve been practicing medicine. I don’t know how toxic it is.
“I need to wait for each patient’s test results to come out before treating their symptoms.”
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“Why were you guys so careless with something so important?” Nathan interrogated him angrily, making everyone around him quiver in fear.
Joe took a deep breath and answered timidly, “M–Ms. Hoffis came to the building looking for something and accidentally spilled it.”
Everyone’s faces fell, and they shot Sally accusatory gazes.
Sobbing, Sally retorted, “It’s your fault for not storing it properly. What’s that got to do with me?”
Nathan’s voice was stern as he admonished her. “The research building is a secure unit and is heavily guarded. No one is allowed to enter without permission. What were you doing there?”
Ignoring his question, Sally cried harder. “Don’t you believe me? I already feel awful from the poison, but you keep scolding me.”
Everyone stared at Sally disdainfully, finding her petulance annoying.
After observing the scene, Suzanne walked over calmly and said to Joe, “Azurium isn’t poisonous. Did something containing Rhenium spill as well?”
Everyone was confused by her words.
Joe was doubtful of Suzanne as well, but he still answered truthfully, “Yes. A chemical agent containing Rhenium had also spilled. However, Rhenium is usually used in fighter jet engines and isn’t poisonous either.”
Suzanne calmly explained, “Azurium and Rhenium can react together to produce a colorless. and odorless gas that is poisonous.
“Those affected by it will have abdominal pain and nausea. Later on, they’ll experience severe vomiting and diarrhea before dying from dehydration.”
She continued, “The bodies of those who were poisoned are now overly acidic. Drinking alkaline water will relieve their symptoms.”
She turned to Lucas and instructed, “Go to the kitchen and see if there’s any edible alkali. Mix it with water and have everyone drink it.”
Lucas wasn’t good at chemistry, but he understood Suzanne’s orders easily. He immediately responded, “Yes, Madam. I’ll get it done right away.”
Lucas hurried away while everyone present studied Suzanne skeptically.
Nathan, who was also scrutinizing her, felt an odd sensation stirring in his chest.