Chapter 136 [Insect Nest] and the Sea Urchin Family [VIP]
The player followed Noise Monster, Strange Bangs, and Dead Fish Eyes, and the four of them quietly sneaked into the teacher NPC's bedroom like thieves (although the player felt it was completely unnecessary and could have just teleported in, the other two insisted on a sense of ritual).
Late at night, the only sound in the bedroom was the teacher's steady breathing.
Noise Monster winked at the player, who understood and snapped his fingers—bang! The ceiling light in the room suddenly turned on!
"Huh! What?!" The teacher NPC was suddenly awakened by the strong light and subconsciously wanted to summon the cursed skeleton to defend himself.
When he saw clearly the four figures surrounding the bed, especially the innocent-looking "culprit" with white hair and red eyes floating in the air, the expression on his face changed from shock to confusion, and finally fixed on an ominous premonition.
"You guys...!" He sat up, frowning. "What are you doing here in the middle of the night?"
His eyes swept over the serious-looking Weird Liu Hai, the indifferent Dead Fish Eyes, the eager-to-try Noise Monster Wu, and the players who were completely gloating, and his inner alarm went to the highest level.
Noise Monster Wu suddenly rushed forward to the bedside and spoke in an unprecedentedly heavy tone, "Teacher! Don't be afraid of what we are about to say!"
The teacher NPC looked at this scene and felt a pang in his heart. Countless worst-case scenarios flashed through his mind.
He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, his voice trembling slightly. "...Did Wu demolish another important building? Or did he and Jie affect something during their fight? Or did Glass... blow up the autopsy room? Or... player, you also..."
He glanced around again and again, not daring to think further.
"No, teacher!" Noise Monster Wu looked up and interrupted.
"It has nothing to do with me." Dead Fish Eyes waved his hand.
"I'm a good boy." Strange Liu Hai smiled.
The teacher NPC visibly breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that nothing happened to the students. He rubbed his brow, a hint of fatigue and resignation in his expression. "So what's going on? Tell me now, don't hold it in, or you're acting like a ghost."
Noise Monster raised his head, a bright, provocative smile on his face, and dropped a bombshell that would have sent anyone's heart into a state of arrest: "We've almost completely cleared out those annoying old idiots from the upper echelons of the Jujutsu world! Now the General Office is empty and unattended. After a unanimous democratic vote, we've decided that the responsibility of rebuilding the new order in the Jujutsu world and leading the new General Office belongs to you, Sensei! Congratulations, Sensei! You get a promotion and a raise!"
Teacher NPC: “…”
His expression froze instantly, and his eyes slowly widened, as if he hadn't heard clearly, or as if he had heard something out of the ordinary. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. Then, he suddenly closed his eyes, raised his hand to hold his forehead, and his body swayed, almost fainting.
He paused for a very long time, his chest heaving violently, and he opened and closed his mouth repeatedly. It seemed as if there were thousands of words stuck in his throat, but he couldn't utter a single word.
In the end, he just let out an extremely heavy sigh, as if he had experienced many vicissitudes of life, and his whole body seemed to have been drained of strength.
The player looked at the teacher NPC, who looked devastated and shaky, and then looked at the two guys next to him who were obviously trying to hold back their laughter. He felt that although this scene was funny, there would definitely be a lot of troubles afterwards.
She had no interest in managing the magic world, and would definitely be drafted if she stayed.
So she yawned out of boredom and waved to the teacher, NPC, and two "good students" who were still in shock. "Well, you guys can handle the curse world on your own. I'm not interested. I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, without waiting for anyone to react, the player immediately [teleported] away, leaving behind a mess and a silent room.
The player was still thinking about the escaped [Strange Doctor], but after searching around, [Insight] found nothing and there was no special mark on the map.
Most of the time, players simply use brute force to solve their targets. Lacking effective tracking methods, they can only give up temporarily and deal with other items on the task list with some regret.
Next target: [Suspended matrix that moves in the same direction as the crystal sea].
The player [teleports] to the sky above the abandoned factory in Ikebukuro.
Sure enough, a twisted, very high-tech transparent matrix was suspended there. [Insight] suggested that this was the entrance to a nest.
She didn't care and jumped down carelessly.
[Enter Event: Insect Tide Nest Exploration (Level 1 Garrison)]
[Clearance conditions: Clear all hostile units in the nest.]
The players discovered that the interior was far larger than it appeared from the outside, resembling a cavern from another dimension hollowed out by a gigantic creature. The caverns were densely packed with a strange insect—the Aodou Beetle.
They are huge, mainly gray, dotted with dangerous red markings, which look like horns on their heads, and their shells gleam with a cold, metallic light, but they are indeed
These insects move slowly, but their numbers are extremely astonishing. Moreover, they are advancing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and they are endless.
The player tried several methods: using [Vector Manipulation] to stir up a strong wind - the bugs clung to the ground firmly, not moving at all; attracting water to wash them - their shells were extremely well sealed and they were not afraid at all; releasing flames to burn them - their shells were resistant to high temperatures and the effect was minimal; they even tried to attack with cursed power - they had almost no reaction to the cursed power, their shells were ridiculously hard.
The players became interested.
!
She drew out her sword directly, and with terrifying speed and kinetic energy, rushed into the sea of insects like a tiger into a flock of sheep. At the beginning, the shells were shattered and the insect limbs flew around, and her efficiency was surprisingly not low.
During the clearing process, the player noticed a figure struggling in the depths of the sea of insects. It was a man with a hideous scar on his mouth and an exceptionally strong build. Hmm... well... let's call him Scar Man Haozi.
He was brandishing a peculiarly shaped short knife with agile movements and amazing strength. Every swing could accurately split the weak joints of the insects, but there were too many of them and they replicated too quickly. He seemed a little stretched and had several wounds on his body.
Player [Insight] took a quick look and saw that it was a yellow-named neutral unit.
In line with the principle of not wasting any potential mission clues or rewards, the player used [Vector Manipulation] to control the several insects that were besieging him, then grabbed his collar from behind, pulled him out of the swarm like a kitten, and placed him in a relatively safe area next to him.
The scarred man was clearly bewildered by this sudden "assistance," a flicker of surprise crossing his face, but he quickly regained his composure and glanced warily at the player. The player was certain his eyes flashed with a thousand words, but ultimately, he said nothing. He hurriedly thanked her, and after confirming she held no hostility, he silently continued swinging his sword.
Cleaning up the scattered bugs that occasionally break through the player's defenses and get close to them can indirectly help relieve some of the player's pressure.
Players are fully immersed in the pleasure of mowing the lawn.
As she chopped down the bugs, she even pulled out dishes from her system backpack that buffed her attack power and attack speed, occasionally popping a bite into her mouth. With her efficient clearing, the number of bugs began to decrease at a noticeable rate. Although they continued to replicate, they clearly couldn't keep up with the speed of the players' destruction.
After an unknown amount of time, when the last worm was split in half by the player's sword, the entire hive fell silent, and the strange replication stopped.
The nest of blood began to vibrate and twist slightly, finally condensing into a thin card, which fell into the player's hand. The back of the card was covered with mysterious patterns, and the front was a pattern of two ferocious insects flying towards each other in red and gray, full of movement and tension.
The player looked at it with satisfaction and casually threw [Event: Insect Tide Nest Exploration (Level 1 Garrison)] into the system backpack.
At this moment, the scarred man who had been following her silently called out to her. His voice was low and hoarse, with a desperate determination: "[Player]...right?"
The player who had accepted and gotten used to this code name turned around, looked at him calmly with red eyes, and waited for what was to come.
The scarred man seemed to have made up his mind.
He lowered his head, a gesture particularly difficult for a man as proud and unruly as him. His voice was hoarse as he pleaded with the player, "My wife... has contracted a very rare and serious illness, and modern medical treatment is powerless to cure her... I know you have many incredible abilities. You may have heard of me, the Sorcerer Killer, or perhaps not, but none of that matters now."
"I'll pay any price... my life, my freedom, everything I have... From now on, I'm willing to be the sharpest knife in your hand, and obey only your orders. I only ask you... to save her."
It seemed as if he had thought about the wording for a long time, so it was both smooth and stagnant. The player could sense his pleading, and it was obvious that this scarred man had reached his wit's end.
【New mission: To save the killer
Description: Fushiguro Shiji, the former "magic killer," is willing to pay any price to pledge his loyalty to you in order to save his seriously ill wife. Promise him and heal his wife, Fushiguro Kaori.
The player's eyes lit up. There was a mission! This was the first NPC in the game that was given to him for free upon meeting him!
She nodded immediately and decisively: "Good boy, tell me the coordinates of the hospital."
Scarred Man was surprised by the player's willingness to agree so readily, without even mentioning any conditions. He was stunned for a moment, but without hesitation, he immediately gave the name of the hospital and the ward number.
The player nodded, reached out and grabbed Fushiguro Shigeru's arm, and directly activated [Teleport].
The instantaneous spatial transformation and the sticky and disgusting visual impact of the portal seemed to make the scarred man feel a little uncomfortable. He shook his head and his face turned a little pale, but his strong physical fitness allowed him to adapt quickly.
The players ignored his little reaction as they were already standing at the door of the hospital ward.
The scarred man took a deep breath and pushed open the ward door. Inside, a little boy, looking only four or five years old, with the same frizzy sea urchin hairstyle, sat quietly beside the bed with a stern expression. On the bed lay a woman, fainting, also with the sea urchin hairstyle but pale.
When the sea urchin boy saw his father coming back with a strange white-haired, red-eyed girl by his side, a hint of confusion and imperceptible nervousness appeared on his calm little face.
He walked over and asked quietly: "...Is this the helper you found?"
The scarred man looked at his frail wife on the hospital bed. His throat moved and his voice deepened, "...Yeah. This is... the last resort."
He seemed to sense his son's uneasiness and subconsciously reached out, his broad palm gently resting on Fushiguro Megumi's small shoulder. Feeling the warmth of his father's palm, the sea urchin boy relaxed slightly, but he still looked at the player with a puzzled look.
The player ignored the whispers between the father and son and walked directly to the bedside, activating the [Insight] skill.
[Target: Fushiguro Kaori]
[Status: Suffering from a rare genetic defect (incurable by modern medicine), organ failure (ongoing), extremely weak, and continuously losing vitality... (A long list of negative statuses omitted below)]
[Additional status: sadness, worry, pain, malnutrition, insomnia...]
The player looked at the long list of negative statuses and thought it was truly a miracle that this NPC had survived until now. Too lazy to dwell on it, she began taking things out of her system backpack like she was taking out snacks.
First, [clear-boiled white jade soup] (to clear negative emotions and relieve pain) is poured into the patient's mouth by pinching it open.
Then put the [Shiquan Dabu Pills] (replenish energy and enhance vitality) in.
Next is [Calming Sesame Paste] (promotes sleep and restores spirits), continue to stuff it in.
There is also [appetizing hawthorn cake] (improve appetite and regulate the stomach)...
The player is like a ruthless medicine-feeding machine, accurately stuffing all kinds of dishes that can remove debuffs, add blood, and increase status into Ms. Sea Urchin's mouth.
In the background, the sea urchin boy whispered in even greater confusion, "...Are you eating? Will this cure Mommy?"
The scarred man looked at the player's bizarre treatment method, his mouth twitching, but he still answered with a stiff upper lip: "Maybe...? Maybe... there are some special effects..."
His tone was filled with uncertainty.
Soon, a miracle happened.
The color returned to the pale face of the sea urchin lady at a visible speed. Her weak breathing became steady and strong, and even her long eyelashes trembled a few times. She slowly opened her eyes. Although there was still some confusion in her eyes, the pain and weakness that had been there before had disappeared.
"What's going on...? Xiaohui...?" She spoke softly, her voice no longer weak.
"Kaori!" The scarred man rushed to the bedside, tightly holding his wife's hand, his voice trembling with disbelief.
"Mom!" The sea urchin boy also squeezed over, his little face full of surprise.
Ms. Sea Urchin looked at her nervous husband and son and gave a soothing smile: "I... feel much better. Good as... good as being able to kill a cow?"
She felt a little confused by the strange power surging in her body, but more of it was the joy of being reborn.
The player looked at the heartwarming scene before him, clapped his hands in satisfaction, raised his chin slightly, and announced in a matter-of-fact tone with a glint of pride in his red eyes:
"See, I told you I'm a miracle doctor."
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