"Heh..." Upon hearing this, He Yu sneered: "Then let me guess, if I don't agree, I'll be locked up here for life, right?"

“First of all, you brought all this on yourself.” Yu Yu was completely unaffected by his tone and continued without any emotional fluctuation: “You should be glad that Eoubs has a great interest in infected people like you. I’m not discussing this with you, but informing you.”

"Once you become a member of the Operations Department, we will provide you with a very generous monthly salary. Your family and friends will be protected by the state. We will do our best to address any needs you may have, whether financial, medical, or emotional."

"On the contrary, if you remain obstinate, I will kill you right here. I think the researchers in the experimental department are just as interested in dead infected."

Grinding, diffusion.

The cold air penetrated my lungs, making me feel refreshed, yet also incredibly cold.

A long silence followed.

He Yu spoke up, saying, "What do I need to do?"

"Eoubs will periodically select action tasks suitable for you, and the frequency will be about three to five times per month, depending on your current level."

Yu Yu took back the document and then took out a brand new ID card from his pocket, which clearly showed He Yu's photo and rank information.

【E05, He Yu】

He suddenly realized that the outcome of the conversation was predetermined from the beginning, and he had no reason to refuse the woman's invitation.

"All of this... is too sudden. I need to go home."

After saying that, He Yu picked up his identity token and put it in his pocket. He looked around but didn't find anything that resembled a door.

Snap—

The wall behind them quietly opened, revealing a passageway illuminated by a dim blue light.

"Please go ahead."

Aren't you afraid I'll run away after I leave?

Upon entering the passage, He Yu turned around and uttered these words without any apparent reason.

“Keep walking straight ahead, and when you see the white door, push it open, and you can go back to your room.” Yu Yu didn’t look up, turning her back to him as she tidied the documents on the table: “You can try it. I don’t want you to be sent to the adjudication department on your very first day on the job.”

“It would be troublesome to die there, I mean the kind of work that involves cleaning up the body.”

"Then how should I contact you?" He Yu was stunned for a moment, not understanding the situation.

Snap—

You'll find out when the time comes.

Yu Yu snapped his fingers, and the open wall slowly closed.

Finally, the interior of the house could no longer be seen.

He Yu was startled and paused for a moment before turning around and walking into the passage.

...

January 25, 06:26:38.

"do not be afraid--"

"Come to us."

"do not be afraid!"

Take a deep breath.

He Yu woke up from a nightmare.

My eyes, swollen and sore, overflowed with tears, and my hoarse voice sounded like it was being cut by a knife.

The dampness seeped through his skin and into his bones, making him shiver uncontrollably.

“E05, He Yu”.

An unfamiliar male voice came from behind. He Yu was startled and jumped back a few steps like a frightened wild animal, turning his head to look in the direction of the voice.

Outside the window, the rain poured down, and water droplets mixed with mud and dust poured in, splashing onto the floor and slowly crawling.

A man with an unnaturally pale complexion stood by the window, staring at him expressionlessly.

“E05, He Yu”.

"The Operations Control Department requests your presence."