Chapter 055

A week after Fortress 055 submitted a report on unidentified creature attacks, a group of unexpected guests arrived in Hokkaido.

The creatures attacking the shark nets were a group of mutated sharks that had transformed from marine creatures into amphibious beings.

The sharks' fins had turned into four claws with webbed feet, and the thickness of their skin had more than doubled.

Especially their size, which had increased to about five times their original size, making them resemble colossal monsters measuring close to ten meters.

While the nights in Hokkaido were brightly lit, the coastal areas were shrouded in darkness.

When sporadic individuals disappeared into the sea, no one noticed.

However, soon the seawater, stained with blood, began to spread throughout the coastal region.

The people of the island nation began to realize that terrifying creatures seemed to be emerging from the deep sea.

Many people started dialing the security department's phone number, and due to the overwhelming number of calls, many lines were busy or disconnected.

But before the security personnel could arrive, these mutated sharks had already appeared on the beaches.

With their powerful claws, they sprinted across the sand at incredible speeds.

The people on the beach were in a state of shock at the sight of the mutated sharks, but these horrific creatures from the deep sea were already prepared to hunt and quickly initiated a merciless slaughter.

People frantically fled towards the cities, with many even forgetting to retrieve their vehicles.

The cars on the streets became chaotic as they collided with each other due to the influx of people.

Meanwhile, on the beach, more and more mutated sharks began to appear, densely congregating on the sand.

Their dark, eerie green skin sent shivers down people's spines, and their countless sharp teeth were truly terrifying.

As soon as they reached the beach, they swiftly charged towards the crowd.

In a matter of minutes, the beach was stained red with blood, and scattered broken bodies covered the vast expanse of land.

They didn't directly devour humans but instinctively attacked all living creatures.

The mutated sharks, which had never shared the same space with humans before, used slaughter to establish their position in the ecosystem.

Soon, the armed forces of Hokkaido appeared, creating a long line of flames using Molotov cocktails as a defensive barrier.

Countless mutated sharks were deterred by the wall of flames and hesitated to charge into the fire.

Security personnel and the military began indiscriminate shooting at the mutated sharks.

The public was instructed to stay at home and not venture outside, while a large number of troops guarded every street.

The previously touted slogan "If the ocean comes, Hokkaido will welcome it with Yamato's hospitality" still hung on the streets.

At this moment, those statements and slogans appeared utterly ridiculous.

And when the mutated sharks realized that the mucus on their bodies provided some resistance against the flames, they launched a counterattack.

Countless mutated sharks stared at the bullets fired by the troops and swiftly charged towards the line of flames.

The incinerated mutated sharks became the raw material that extinguished the flames.

By the time one-third of the mutated sharks crossed the fire line, the flames were finally extinguished.

A close encounter between the defense force and the mutated sharks finally ensued.

The small-caliber bullets were unable to inflict fatal injuries on the mutated sharks, while the sharks could easily bite off a person's neck in a single gulp.

Scores of defense force members fell, and within minutes, hundreds of casualties occurred.

As more and more mutated sharks appeared, the commander of the defense force headquarters, with a grim expression, issued the order:

"Use heavy weapons!"