Qin Tan lowered her eyes.
The blood on the ground stained the soles of the shoes.
This was the first time she had ever witnessed so many deaths.
The delicate, crimson hue seemed to bloom on the other side of the underworld, cold and glaring.
She could also hear one of the "survivors" breaking free from the control of the worm due to excruciating pain, his voice squeezing out from his shattered throat as he let out a faint groan.
Like a pitiful ant.
He coughed, the pain in his limbs making him yearn for a quick death.
His broken gaze fell on Qin Tan, silently pleading for her release.
This was the first time she had witnessed firsthand the consequences of ordinary people being drawn into this bizarre world—so appalling, and so...helpless.
Death, ironically, became a symbol of kindness and compassion for these people.
Qin Tan's eyelashes trembled, and she cried out silently.
"Princess."
She wanted to see for herself what this absurd world really looked like.
A peculiar vision unfolded before Qin Tan's eyes.
Centered on those corpses, countless black wisps silently spread out.
She saw that those people gathered there with exaggerated expressions were absorbing the black energy.
As the black mist layered on, the expressions of those people grew increasingly sinister.
These dark energies can distort human nature.
Qin Tan tried her best to deceive the strange things in the outer reaches of her vision.
Then she saw the black mist floating in the air, like surging clouds, eventually gathering in front of a person.
The man hid in the crowd, his face showing a sorrowful expression, as if he were lamenting the passing of an innocent person.
But a smug smile shone through his dark eyes.
He seemed like the mastermind behind this tragedy, admiring his own masterpiece.
The instant Qin Tancan's golden pupils met his, Qin Tancan caught the other's surprise.
After being discovered by Qin Tan, the man stopped pretending, gave Qin Tan a provocative smile, and then began to back away.
A large hand pressed down on him from behind.
He turned his head and looked over, only to be met with Uncle Shui's tall figure.
Uncle Shui has arrived to provide support.
That hand held him firmly in place, preventing him from leaving.
After seeing that person was caught, Qin Tan looked around again to make sure there was no one like that person.
The sharp gold in her pupils faded.
Manny also arrived.
After the barrier was erected, everyone who witnessed this scene was temporarily isolated.
Their memories will be altered, and they will then begin their peaceful college life anew.
They also found some people who had participated in the literary society but were missed, and discovered the existence of the Zi Gu in several of them.
The extent of the implications of this incident is astounding.
The entire third squad spent a great deal of effort to handle the aftermath properly.
The identity of the person caught on the spot was also revealed through interrogation.
He was a minor leader in the Church of the Abyss, and he was instructed to use the panic energy caused by the suicides to corrupt more people.
No more can be dug out.
He didn't even know who had planted the Gu seed.
It is obviously a discarded pawn.
Human nature is like an abyss.
Everyone walks on the edge of an abyss, but the education they receive from childhood makes them abide by the rules and walk under the guise of morality.
Those who are corrupted will gradually abandon morality.
They will eventually abandon their human identity and fully embrace the abyss, until they fall into the clutches of those strange creatures.
This is also what makes the Church of the Abyss so hateful.
Dawn's power cannot control all parts of the Alliance; the Church of the Abyss lurks in those unseen corners, constantly trying to destroy humanity and create monsters.
This is just one of the many heinous crimes they have committed throughout history.
In the office of the third team leader of Liming Shu, a new work permit was laid out in front of Qin Tan.
"You did very well. If nothing unexpected happens, you will be number one in both assessments this time."
Xia Shuang sat in the chair, in front of her was Qin Tan's performance in the mission, which she had just submitted.
If it weren't for Qin Tan's keen insight, even more people would have died this time.
This achievement is enough to allow Qin Tan to pass the assessment with the best results.
Xia Shuang raised her finger and pointed at the work ID. She looked directly at Qin Tan with a serious expression.
"Qin Tan, I think you've also seen the dangers of this job."
"You still have a chance to turn back."
"If you continue on this path, from this day forward, you will be accompanied by despair until the moment of your death."
Despite Xia Shuang's advice, Qin Tan solemnly accepted the work permit.
She straightened her back and saluted Xia Shuang.
"I will walk toward death until I see the dawn."
She thought she had to do something.
For those ordinary people, and for myself, who have been protected without my knowledge for more than twenty years.
At this moment, Xia Shuang was able to glimpse the raging fire in Qin Tan's eyes, burning brightly on the barren land.
The scorching fire seemed to set her ablaze.
"Okay, I've unlocked the permissions on your bracelet. From now on, you'll follow Lin Zhi and go with them."
Xia Shuang smiled gently, showing that she was very satisfied with Qin Tan.
"yes!"
When Qin Tan came out of the office, she saw her teammates winking at her.
These people were all wearing those handsome trench coats. Ye Jingjing walked over and handed Qin Tan's coat to her.
"Remember this, you have to wear this uniform for all missions from now on."
"Even if we die, we'll die in style."
These absurd words naturally came from Lin Zhisui.
Manny slapped Qin Tan across the face and grabbed his arm.
"Come on, let's have a party to officially welcome you to our team!"
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