Chapter 2, The Heart Snatcher (Part 2)

The breath of life has departed from this old man

Being stared at for a long time will make one feel that someone is watching them

He reached out his hand towards the mechanical heart

This further solidified Gwen's thoughts

In such a life-and-death situation, can I do it?

A tremendous sensation of pain can cause the brain to momentarily go blank.

He spoke in a tone that suggested he would rather eat fried eggs than steamed eggs, and on his face, which must have been handsome in his youth, there was a coldness that conveyed a disregard for human life

A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes: "... ... Although she is an immature woman, she really resembles her. ... ... If it weren't for being used as material for the resurrection ritual, I would truly like to ask her out for a cup of mushroom tea, hehe. However, indeed, this corpse does not possess the conditions to move; I was overthinking it."

The point of contact did not convey a supple feel; instead, it was as resilient as a rubber tire.

The most interesting aspect of a person is

However, he considers himself merely an amateur with a superficial understanding of combat; to him, fighting is just one form of a weapon for killing. Therefore, he brought his claws together and fiercely jabbed at the old man's eyes. Due to the excessive slenderness of his fingers, which were even more delicate than those of a girl, he used his knuckles to avoid the possibility of his fingers breaking against the opponent's robust physique

The coffin was opened using the method previously observed

The old man pressed his lips together, and even though he was mentally repeating the revival ritual, he could not alleviate the anxiety in his heart. His cheeks sagged, framed by a thick beard, and his once strikingly handsome, deep-set eyes now appeared somewhat gloomy as they gazed at the corpses.

These are all the functions of breathing, and they represent a certain 'mark' left by human respiration

Gwen drew the revolver and, for safety, thrust the muzzle directly into the strange eye of the opponent, pulling the trigger

Puff

I will absolutely not leave you any opportunity

Similarly, when being followed, even an untrained ordinary person will feel, 'Am I being followed?'

The light flickered briefly, revealing the pale faces of the four corpses facing towards me

The corpse can no longer stand and has fallen to the ground

Gwen noticed the momentary stiffness in the old man's facial expression, which only confirmed that her simulation had overestimated her opponent. Although this old man had likely lost his humanity in terms of character and morality, and his body was not much better, he was ultimately just a durable punching bag.

His body suddenly went limp, resembling a relaxed posture

When a person is most vigilant, it is generally towards the 'first' and 'last'; the 'third' and 'second' are often more easily overlooked. These are also the places where one is most likely to make subconscious choices, much like students who fidget and scratch their heads during an exam tend to select 'B' or 'C' as their answers.

A flower-like flame pierced through the back of the old man's head, penetrating it.

Did the corpse move

This old thing is unaware that it has only the time and space left to inspect a corpse before being kicked in the groin, poked in the eye, and shot to death with the magic eye in its mouth.

Has there been gunfire?

Having become a source power messenger for the organization, I have grown accustomed to seeing my own corpse. I can obtain as many corpses and living beings as I desire, all of which can be used to satisfy my experiments

The second corpse is a male.

It seems to be a student from the academy carriage, what a pity, there is a slight flaw, although it resembles, it is not sufficiently feminine

The elderly man, who had dismissed the possibility of the corpses moving, pressed his lips together and gazed coldly at the four bodies.

The condition that arises seems to be 'the binoculars have suffered severe damage'

He thinks

If your rational mind keeps persuading you that "this matter is certainly unreliable," then your emotional side will instead give you a push, saying, "Why not give it a try, after all, there is nothing to lose"

Looking at the female corpse inside, he moved his lips slightly and said: I am sorry

If the conditions were not too harsh, I really would not want to use this person

Gwen threw the pistol aside, and finally, a blur and double vision appeared in her sight. The previous movement felt as if a sports car was flooring the accelerator with the last layer of fuel in the tank, even the final action of pulling the trigger seemed to be completed by inertia.

Dozens, even hundreds of possibilities flooded into his rich imagination. However, he had to reluctantly admit that the vast majority were unrelated to the source power. The reaction of the corpse did not mean it had come back to life; it was merely a response following the cessation of certain normal bodily functions. Just like a dead frog moving its legs after being subjected to necromancy, it was highly likely that this movement was not due to the activation of source power.

He landed lightly, raised the other leg once more, and brought his knee down heavily onto the already severely injured vital point of his opponent

A sound that is closer to 'dong'.

It is said that he is overly sentimental, yet he remains undeterred as he approaches the next corpse

However, it is worth noting that there were only two bullets in the gun

Gwen pulled the trigger once more

Gwen's dual claws attracted the opponent's attention, and when the opponent instinctively raised both hands to shield their face, he realized that the opponent was merely an amateur in fighting. This boxing-style movement was not standard; it did not provide complete defense. Rather, it exposed the vital points that he originally intended to attack by simply raising the hands.

Even someone like Gwen, who has a certain understanding of martial arts and stealth techniques, still finds it difficult to be completely confident in achieving this. In a situation where failure could lead to death, even those who might normally succeed would likely struggle to perform with the same composure as a magician executing an escape act, knowing there is a backup plan.

The old man let out a scream of agony, akin to the sound of a metal pillar breaking through the ground after sitting on a punctured gas canister of a computer chair. It was not only pain but also a wail of wounded male dignity. Although it could not be considered the ultimate humiliation, it was close enough. The severe damage to his eyes also exposed the strange eyeball from his throat.

Dong!

... ...

Perhaps there was an issue with the resurrection technique, awakening one of them? It makes no sense; I had them take a powerful hallucinogen before their death, which should have caused their souls to dissipate..." He muttered, examining the first corpse

Gwen asked herself

The old man walked up to the third corpse, a hint of regret showing on his face

Gwen struck the opponent's vital points with a powerful knee strike, utilizing the straight knee thrust technique from Muay Thai.

But it is also not like that

If the other party starts checking from the corpse on the far left, then one would be the third.

The human senses are both powerful and ambiguous, to the extent that they can be described using a certain colloquial language associated with urban legends, embodying that kind of strength and vagueness

When someone enters the room and then leaves, one can still sense that 'someone has been here'.

The old man commented, after hastily inspecting the hollow in the chest, he merely shook his head: "Could it be that the failure was due to this corpse? Had I known earlier, I should have used some special source power abilities to further alter its features to make them more similar."

How absurd this matter is, and how immense the difficulty is

He relied on the technique of turtle breathing to preserve his remaining physical strength and to retain the faint, nearly dissipated source of energy in his chest, allowing it to circulate through his blood vessels, freeing up a bit of mobility as he moved towards the coffin

Once Gwen was fully prepared, she lightly tapped the chair of her companion on the far left with a small object, instantly entering a state of lifelessness. At the same time, she heard the sound of that old man turning around.

What Gwen wants to explain is

In a room with only a faintly glowing stove and the barely audible sound of a diesel machine akin to that of a computer's main unit, one seeks to avoid disturbing a being, located less than three meters away, whose physical attributes far exceed those of an average human. The individual stands up from a metal chair, walks over, retrieves a handgun from a corpse, opens the magazine to inspect it, and simultaneously returns to sit down. One seeks to avoid disturbing a being, located less than three meters away, whose physical attributes far exceed those of an average human. The individual stands up from a metal chair, walks over, retrieves a handgun from a corpse, opens the magazine to inspect it, and simultaneously returns to sit down.

I can

He initially wanted to continue commenting for a few more moments, but in the next instant, the 'corpse' suddenly opened its eyes wide, glaring at him with a look of resentment. Even the blood-soaked murderer was momentarily stunned in shock for half a second. In this created moment of surprise, the heels of the corpse struck the ground like lightning, and the entire body lunged forward like a striking snake, its hands spread out like claws.

Moments later, he walked towards the seat of the corpse that had made the noise as if he had resigned himself to fate

Those with experience in playing football know that suddenly slowing down before a powerful shot, allowing the body to relax, and then explosively releasing can result in a high-speed shot that is usually unattainable. Similarly, those with experience in basketball understand that suddenly relaxing before making a move, followed by a burst of energy, can lead to a first step that is detrimental to one's knees. The same principle applies to badminton, tennis, and even fighting.

If one were a martial artist, one would undoubtedly cherish such an opportunity and diligently practice the techniques that have yet to be fully mastered

Sitting back in the surgical chair, he checked the cylinder of the revolver, wiped the barrel with the hem of his clothing, and after confirming that the structure of this revolver should be no different from those on Earth, he concealed it in his sleeve

Rather than being an eyeball, it is more accurately described as a kind of 'eye-like object' composed of flesh and blood

It is a pity that this corpse is also male, the one closest to the Heart Snatcher. If it were a female corpse, it could certainly serve as a substitute for the 'material' needed for the alchemical process

With a gentle mastery of the body, power is exerted from the lower thigh. Like a corpse, Gwen quietly springs up as if pulled by invisible threads. Utilizing the control of her body, she ensures that her clothing clings to her skin without making any sound. Finally, by the subtle movement of her toes and employing advanced techniques of relaxation, she swiftly approaches the corpse and silently retrieves the handgun.

Those engaged in violent confrontations will inevitably make their assaults more sudden and aggressive