Horror Game Designer

Chapter 303: Choice

“Are you scared?”

“Yes.”

“Then, why don’t you run?”

“Why should I run? Isn’t it easier to kill it?”

Chen Yuntian looked at Bai Xiao, who charged into the flames. He was reminded of the first time they met. In a Level 3 Anomaly, Bai Xiao and his little sister were the only survivors of the whole incident. To survive that long night, Bai Xiao tried every method. They struggled at the edge of death. However, after the investigators intervened, Bai Xiao didn’t leave. He chose to follow them into the building for the second time.

The image of the young Bai Xiao overlapped with the current Bai Xiao, who was swinging his knife in the flames. He had never changed. Han Hai belonged to the living. Those who should flee were the ghosts in the shadows!

Chen Yuntian’s order to retreat stuck in his throat. He didn’t lower his hands but waved them forward. “Support Bai Xiao!”

None of the investigators retreated. The group of normal people charged into the sea of fire with no hesitation on their faces. The investigators were the centre’s cannon fodder. The old man was not wrong. They were like toys to the ghosts. However, most of the information in the centre was obtained with the lives of the cannon fodder.

“Come back. You are not his match.” The old man was anxious. His breath was catching. His body felt like falling apart with each of his steps. The fire had ruined his everything. He needed the investigators’ aid to escape. The investigators flew into the flames. They were like devils from hell, immune to fear and pain.

The old man watched the flames consume the investigators. These idiots didn’t possess the ghost tattoo and didn’t know how to use the cursed items. They had no methods to fight the ghosts, but they were fearless.

“Do you want to die?” Xia Yang was held back by the paper dolls. He possessed the old man’s self-portrait and was limited by layers of curses. He couldn’t use his full power. This was the second time he was injured recently. After avoiding another slash by Bai Xiao, Xia Yang got the hint from Gao Ming. The God of Flesh and Blood sensed the scent of the divine corpse. This meant that the other security teams were coming.

“So careful. No wonder you can survive for so long.” Xia Yang glanced at the leader of Team Four before disappearing into the fire. The self-portrait turned into ashes. Bai Xiao didn’t chase after Xia Yang. He felt like the ghost was holding back.

“Stop chasing! Wait for reinforcement!”

The Leader of Team Four used the last bit of his energy before collapsing on the ground. About ten minutes later, Team Eight and Two arrived. They brought a lot of investigators and sealed up the area.

“He’s fine. He won’t die.” The Leader of Team Two checked the old man’s condition and reported the situation to Wan Jie. Then, the heavily charred old man was sent into the ambulance.

“Every one of you will come with me.” The attitude of the leader of Team Two was better than that of the old man, but he still didn’t treat the investigators at the same level as the security teams.

The mission targets were gone, and the clues were cut short. Everyone was brought to the east city, Han De Private School. This was Situ An’s real estate. It had been taken over by the investigation centre to situate the sick and injured. Chen Yuntian and Bai Xiao reported the situation to the superior through the black bands as usual. However, when they tried to leave, they were halted by the security members at the door.

The old man woke up at midnight. He instantly updated Wan Jie. Wan Jie was not too surprised by Xia Yang’s sudden appearance. It was normal for the ghosts to target the security members. He was more interested in Bai Xiao and his knife. Wan Jie told the old man to rest. Then, he carried a black box and came to the room where Chen Yuntian and Bai Xiao were.

Once he entered the room, Bai Xiao frowned. He looked at Bai Xiao’s knife, and a talisman, and a snippet appeared in his eyes.

“Who gave you the knife?”

“I found it at Han De Private School.” Bai Xiao heard from Gao Ming that the knife came from Situ An. He did not mention Gao Ming but offered a location related to Situ An.

“You are lying. You have something to hide.” Wan Jie placed the black box on the table. “Everyone has their secrets. I will not look into your heart.”

“What do you want?” Bai Xiao had enough of these people. All of them took the investigators as cattle.

“I’ve never treated anyone as cattle. I respect everyone who is willing to join the investigation centre.”

Once Wan Jie said that, Bai Xiao was quiet. The man could read his mind.

“Everyone has their own value and ability.” Wan Jie placed his hand on the lock of the black box. “You haven’t fully unlocked your potential, but I can help you with that.” The lock was opened. Wan Jie waved at Bai Xiao. “Give me the knife, and I will help you gain the power to kill ghosts.”

Wan Jie gave Bai Xiao two choices. Abandoning the knife meant giving up his past. Wan Jie could forgive his past transgression and allow Bai Xiao to join the security teams. However, if Bai Xiao insisted on keeping the knife, he would launch an official investigation into Bai Xiao.

Bai Xiao gripped the hilt. Wan Jie looked normal, but he put a lot of pressure on Bai Xiao. He saw through everything. In Wan Jie’s eyes, he was like a newborn. “I will only give you one chance.” Wan Jie touched his blood band. “You have another ten minutes to consider this.”

When they were at a standstill, footsteps came from outside the corridor. The security members were pushed open. A feminine face appeared at the door.

Jing Tuoshen’s white band kept vibrating. He received the messages from Chen Yuntian a few hours ago.

“Wan Jie, if I find out you have been going rogue again…”

“Will you report the situation here to the headquarters?” Before Jing Tuoshen could finish, Wan Jie cut him off. His teams died a lot inside Li San Hospital. Someone had to pay for that.

“Have you stayed too long inside the taboo game that you forgot why the headquarters selected me to lead the east city?” Jing Tuoshen didn’t come alone. There were many people behind him. Bai Xiao recognised a few of them, like the former captain of the Queens Investigation Centre, Zuo Jun, Gao Ming’s classmate and the monitor of Class 13, Yuan Hui, and the reinforcement security member from Han Hai, Fu Huo.