Chapter Seven: He has arrived

I saw enormous tentacles intertwining to form the roads and aerial tracks of this city

This nightmarish scene left Xiao Xiao standing in place, unresponsive for a long time

Yang Jia did not expect Xiao Xiao to ask this question, and suddenly let out a laugh, saying: "He will find a solution..."

Anyone can achieve this with a little exercise, perhaps even better than what they can do themselves

Xiao Xiao was observing the extremely surreal rat person in front of him when he suddenly heard the words "mission," and he felt an indescribable strangeness in his heart

If not detected in a timely manner, it will cause significant harm to this city

This ... ...

This is also the reason why I increasingly enjoy using games to train my attention.

However, the incandescent light suddenly flickered a few times, and it seemed as if something in this space had been subtly altered

No issues were found at the hospital, and even my parents do not quite believe me, thinking that I am feigning illness

Since four years ago, when I inexplicably fell into a state of panic and headaches, I have been experiencing an inability to concentrate, with my thoughts becoming chaotic and noisy

Because of safety

After a long time, the flesh and blood receded, and all the monsters and human shells on the ground had completely disappeared

The entire city is a writhing living organism, and everything one sees is merely its organs and blood vessels. They writhe and operate, forming this indescribable colossal life form

The flesh writhes, and from time to time, a grotesque face slowly glides beneath the flesh membrane, as if this flesh is chewing on something

Yes, the mission

Xiao Xiao was startled and quickly turned her head to look around, but all she saw were countless trembling eyes in the subway station.

But after a brief moment of reflection, he suddenly grasped the key point. Taking the dagger, he questioned, "Did you really notice so many details in such a short time just now?"

Where is he

Gazing slightly outward, one could see the dim walls of the subway station, observing that everything around seemed to be melting, including the rusted subway tracks and the vividly colored graffiti on the walls

Regardless of whether Yang Jia and Xiao Xiao have come to deal with some monsters or to commit murder, they only seek to avoid being implicated themselves

Xiao Xiao's expression appeared quite calm. Noticing Yang Jia's scrutinizing gaze, he explained: "You brought me here and found this... this mouse, which indicates a deep understanding of it. Moreover, when it emerged from the human skin, you warned me in advance, suggesting that all these changes were within your expectations. There is no sign of tension on your face, which shows that you do not regard it as a threat at all."

This leads to one's reactions seemingly being a little faster than those of an average person

Yang Jia said softly: "Don't be anxious, you will see 'him' soon."

He suddenly felt a dryness in his throat and a tingling sensation on his scalp

Xiao Xiao instinctively looked around, and his mood became tense once again

Then, the bloated and indescribable mass of flesh and blood slowly seeped out from the ground and walls, bit by bit, submerging the ground before it

But it was only at this moment that he realized how immature he truly was

When answering this question, he deliberately spoke a bit more casually

And now, he has begun to pay attention to you

They all just worked hard to shrink their bodies or covered their heads with blankets

Seeing one building after another suddenly transform into a bloated, flesh-like monster

At present, the last subway train has long since departed, and there are not many people left in this subway station. However, there are still some homeless individuals and drunks, resembling vagrants, who are here firing guns, making quite a commotion, which has already awakened quite a few people, who merely watch them shivering in fear. For these individuals at the very bottom of the urban hierarchy, it seems they have even lost the ability to feel terror; there are no screams, nor is anyone calling the police.

He said, crouching down, pulled the dagger out from the mouse man's head, casually wiped it on the bedding beside him, stood up, and handed it to Yang Jia, saying:

He felt an extreme sense of astonishment in his heart, glancing at the broken and emaciated shell of the homeless man in the corner, and then casting another look at the corpse of the ratman, which still stared back with its two bloodshot eyes

Although the limitations of his physical condition prevent him from performing overly complex movements, he is still capable of making the most correct choices in chaotic situations

A full four years have passed, and it seems that I have achieved some results.

Even the bullet marks that had just appeared on the ground from the gunfire have already returned to their original state

This city is not only inhabited by rat people, but also breeds some other distorted and twisted monsters

In the perception of the self, time occasionally seems to come to a halt, advancing at an exceedingly slow pace, with each minute and second feeling exceptionally torturous

In that state, he was unable to speak or think normally; when he saw a car coming towards him while going out, he did not even know how to evade it, only feeling an immense and intangible panic that occasionally overwhelmed him

After pondering for a moment, she gently sighed and said: "I think you should get used to and adapt as soon as possible!"

Who exactly is he

Yang Jia was watching from the side, suddenly feeling a bit worried that he might lick it.

The most critical aspect is

... ...

Xiao Xiao thought his eyes were blurry, so he hurriedly rubbed them hard, and then saw that the wall in front of him was slowly writhing.

Our city is alive

When the passengers arrive at the station the next day, they will likely be startled

You see, he has arrived

Therefore, you need to obtain his permission in order to continue living here

Since that class reunion until now, the demeanor of this old classmate has consistently conveyed a certain distinct quality that sets them apart from others

At this moment, the expression on Xiao Xiao's face completely froze, as if being pulled down to the deepest level of a nightmare by some powerful force

... ...

Should I tell Yang Jia that I have had a mental illness?

He let out a light sigh and said, "This thing is too terrifying, and it's the first time I've seen it. I'm not sure if there are any other abnormalities. Even if I had a gun in my hand, I wouldn't feel safe."

So this is what Yang Jia wanted to bring me to see, so this is the "he" she wanted to introduce me to

He did not elaborate, mainly because he felt that this was not a significant matter

Yang Jia listened to his explanation and found it unexpectedly reasonable for a moment

Behind me, there was nothing but the withered human husk and the corpse of the rat-man, creating a scene that was both bloody and grotesque

In the game, it is evident that under the same mechanism, one's own speed will not be faster than others, but one's reaction and thinking time is always slightly longer than that of others

... ...

Mission

Am I really the one who is reckless?

How could there be such strange things as m.hetushu.com in this city

Our mission is to eliminate these elements to ensure that this city operates in a normal order and logic, far removed from the fate of panic and collapse

Not long ago, I still doubted whether the presence of monsters around me was real. Just a moment ago, I attempted to find evidence from the rat man's existence that this might again be my illusion or some kind of intricately crafted false model

He saw that the floor and walls, which were clearly covered with tiles, had unexpectedly become soft and writhing, revealing their bright red essence

However, after listening to his analysis, I surprisingly felt for a moment that it was most reasonable for him to hide behind himself

Yet, he was watching very attentively

At least now I can think effectively in a state of panic, but the sensation of time slowing down and heightened awareness during a panic attack still persists

These entities will thrive in the dark corners of the city, often possessing characteristics that are distorted, terrifying, and capable of rapid reproduction

Xiao Xiao did not understand why she said that; she suddenly sensed something and turned to look.

The shell of the vagrant, as well as the corpse of the rat man, and even the flesh and blood that were splattered and torn apart by bullets, were all enveloped within this mass of flesh and blood

Yang Jia intuitively discovered that Xiao Xiao's response to this question was somewhat vague, but it was apparent that he did not wish to delve into it further, so Yang Jia refrained from probing too deeply, merely reflecting quietly to himself

The doctor did not diagnose it, nor did he provide himself with a certificate for mental illness, making it difficult for him to assert that he is a patient.

With a furrowed brow, it seems that the inner turmoil is also enduring the nausea and visual shock brought about by this distorted body

Indeed, it is only now that I have started to go out that I realize that even in life, I can achieve the same.

Although at first, I only wanted to observe whether he still had the courage to shoot after seeing the true form of the rat man

I just saw that you had drawn your dagger early on, ready to strike at any moment

At this moment, Xiao Xiao had already crouched down, observing the completely lifeless rat person, examining it bit by bit, as if he wanted to press his face against it.

Are these items not in need of processing

Seeing one after another of these numb bodies, standing quietly on the street like robots on standby

However, Yang Jia's expression was very serious as he softly said: "Only by accepting this mission will you gain 'his' permission to live in this city"

Xiao opened his mouth and said, "I react a bit faster than others, and I have been playing the game quite well."

One could even feel the gaze of this life form piercing deep into the innermost realm of the spiritual world

I actually still doubt others

The indescribable impact left Xiao Shao's mind blank for an extended period

... ...

Even the city in which one resides is a massive, bloated monster

The smile on Yang Jia's face faintly carried a sense of detachment and helplessness: "He has his own will, even his own body; his body is this city."

Thus, I could only endure in the bedroom, attempting to combat this feeling by engaging in games or reading, gradually acclimating myself to this state of panic while concentrating my attention in such a condition

... ...

Therefore, it is still safer to directly hide behind you

His head felt slightly dizzy, and his gaze seemed to penetrate the subway station, catching sight of the city filled with neon lights and vehicles