Chapter 13 It's quite soft. "But you kept staring at my chest..."
Sang Li sat in Amber's lap and swam deeper into the water.
The cave was very deep and pitch black, with unknown natural flames burning on both sides. The light was a faint green, and it looked a bit like will-o'-the-wisps.
The deeper you go into the cave, the larger it becomes, and there's a faint smell of blood.
A colossal structure made of ruins vaguely appeared in the darkness.
Abandoned planks, broken masts, and scattered anchors piled up in layers, forming heavy, dark shadows. The water flowed among these obstacles, making a low, surging sound, like a series of mournful sobs.
Beneath the hull were rows of square containers—no, not quite containers, more like dog cages. Inside, something seemed to be wriggling and struggling.
A crisp impact suddenly rang out in the distance.
Sangli shivered in Amber's arms.
Amber whispered, "It's alright, you killed them."
Sang Li was puzzled.
who?
Those disgusting slugs have arrived too?
Sang Li looked around, her gaze sweeping over the cage pieced together from shipping containers.
It really looks like there's something there.
What is it?
Amber moved a little closer.
Sang Li's pupils widened.
The cages contain all sorts of creatures that cannot be called human, but they always look like humans or have human genes.
Amber asked, "Shall we take a closer look?"
He seemed to be showing off his spoils.
Sang Li frowned: "Go take a look."
It looks like an anomalous entity, though she's never seen a complete anomalous entity file.
Being locked up shouldn't hurt me, right?
Ah, I've really sacrificed a lot for my job.
The creatures kept in the cages resembled magnified deep-sea fish, with bizarre appearances and sharp teeth, and came in a wide variety of ugly species.
There were also slugs that I saw yesterday.
There are also wisteria monsters.
Octopus barnacle, also known as "Octopus Brother".
These are all abnormal entities.
Is He keeping them?
Sang Li asked, "Where did these come from?"
"The people on the ship."
Amber said calmly, flicking her tail fin and suddenly bringing her closer to a cage.
The creature in the cage lunged at them, crashing against the metal plate with a dull thud. It had humanoid limbs, skin covered in gray scales, and eyes that gleamed with an eerie green light.
He seems to have a low IQ.
In the distance, Zhou Fangyang, who had been watching the conversation between the two, quickly analyzed that there should be no fewer than 32 abnormal beings imprisoned here, all of them regular Class B abnormal beings, with a small number of Class A abnormal beings, which poses a certain degree of danger.
Zhou Fangyang said, "They are passengers on the ship. There is about a 0.17% chance that a human will also become an anomaly after being attacked by an anomaly, which is what you see. However, it is rare for anomalies to hunt other anomalies. They attack indiscriminately. I have never seen a similar example."
Sang Li nodded in response and asked, "Why are they locked up?"
Amber lowered his eyes and gently touched the edge of the cage. The abnormal beings recoiled as if electrocuted.
His tone was calm, yet somewhat cold: "This is their fate."
Is it fate?
Do abnormal individuals also believe in fate?
Amber said, "She's my prey."
Sang Li looked at Him and said, "I don't understand."
"I only release them when I want to hunt and play with them."
Sang Li's heart tightened suddenly: "Play?"
What kind of game is this?
Walking the dog?
Amber smiled slightly, her eyes devoid of any warmth: "Yes, they only have meaning when they become my prey. I enjoy the feeling of the chase."
His tone was cold-blooded, although Sang Li understood that in the eyes of animals, this was Darwin's world of survival of the fittest.
Amber added, "The identities of prey and hunter are interchangeable."
"Um?"
But He didn't offer any further explanation.
Sang Li tried to imprison Zhou Fangyang again, wanting to give him more information.
At this moment, Zhou Fangyang's voice came again: "Sang Li, be careful. I just checked the data. Most of them here are marine anomalies of a subtype. Theoretically, they suffered great pain when they died and were then infected by an unknown infection, forming zombie-like marine anomalies and supernumerary organisms. In other words, BEAM-915 killed them in an extremely cruel way."
Sang Li pursed her lips.
Predators are born to kill.
She completely understands.
Zhou Fangyang continued, "Furthermore, I found other information. Mermaids are rare in this area and cannot speak; their communication sounds are similar to those of whales. BEAM-916, on the other hand, can clearly converse fluently with you, and apart from different lifestyles, its thinking is no different from that of a human. I suspect that it is also a human mutated into an anomaly. Such individuals are often more cunning and more dangerous."
Sang Li nodded.
Does that mean she's cunning and dangerous?
Swimming deeper, the massive wreckage of a merchant ship came into view.
It says "Mary" on it.
Before Sang Li could ask any questions, Zhou Fangyang explained: "The Mary cruise ship disappeared three years ago. It departed from Laem Chabang and its whereabouts are unknown. Later, a human trafficking case implicated the Mary. Under the guise of a merchant ship, the Mary was engaged in organ transplantation. Humans were called 'piglets' and were brought to the Mary after being matched with kidneys and other organs in a land-based facility. The wealthy would come by helicopter for surgery."
Selling?
population?
Sang Li looked unwell.
But she leaned closer to Amber's chest.
So, Amber killed the wealthy people and the crew, and some of them became anomalous beings and became prey?
That person deserves to die.
She had heard many news reports of humans killing each other, and she knew that humans not only cruelly murdered their own kind, but also trafficked abnormal beings. A Class B abnormal being with medicinal value could sell for $1 million on the black market.
In other words, at least 100 million people are being held here.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Amber asked. "You've been spacing out."
Sang Li readily agreed: "Where else can I see when I'm in your arms?"
Amber: "So what are you thinking about?"
Why is the Mary here?
Broken glass and rusty metal plates floated around the Mary, along with the tattered belongings of the ship's passengers: clothes, shoes, hats, newspapers, and books.
It was covered with layers of mucus, but the mucus protected everything from being corroded by seawater.
The printed ink on the book had faded and blurred, but some pages sealed in plastic still retained legible text. Human skeletons floated scattered about, tattered clothing drifted like ghosts, and several scalpels lay beneath the rocks at sea level. Everything was frozen in the moment of the Mary's silence, like a photograph sealing away history.
Amber showed Sanli around.
Although He didn't know what was so interesting about it.
Suddenly, Sang Li saw a white, blood-stained garment hanging on a lifeboat next to the Mary. It looked like someone had jumped overboard and left it on a bunk bed.
"There."
Amber swam over.
Sang Li looked up and grabbed her clothes.
He was wearing a white coat that looked like a doctor's, his pockets were stuffed with sand, and he had an access card.
The edges of the card were corroded and blurred, and the photo was so faded that the facial features were almost unrecognizable, but a familiar outline could still be vaguely discerned.
It's Amber's silhouette.
But they don't look exactly alike.
The card read "Surgeon" in capital letters, along with the authorization level.
At the bottom is her name, Amber Lyle.
Sang Li ran her fingertips along the tattered edge of the card, then looked up at Amber: "Is this yours?"
Amber: "I don't know."
It doesn't sound like a lie.
Sang Li held the card in thought.
Three hundred nautical miles away, Zhou Fangyang frantically typed a message to Sang Li: "Amber Lyle, Hershey Medical Center, Chief Physician, specializing in cardiac surgery, and skilled in high-risk surgeries and organ transplants."
After Zhou Fangyang finished speaking, he paused noticeably, somewhat incredulous: "According to the records, he disappeared nine years ago. His last known appearance was in Manya, Southeast Asia, where he was involved in a medical aid program when he disappeared."
Sang Li's gaze slowly shifted to Amber, his expression showing no change.
Disappeared 9 years ago...
So Amber was actually a person from the Mary?
Organ transplantation requires doctors.
Was Amber one of them?
Also a victim?
Sang Li didn't think Amber was a suspect. Judging from his past attack records, he harbored a deep hatred for ships passing by, not to mention the wealthy people who had become aberrant beings. Only when facing aberrant beings did he reveal the ruthlessness of a true hunter. At other times, he was like a male college student obsessed with finding a mate.
Sang Li turned her head to look into the distance, her body trembling slightly in his arms. Amber hugged her tighter: "Are you scared?"
“No.” She released her grip on his neck, even so she wouldn’t slip off. “What do you remember?”
"I remember you saying pearls are beautiful."
"..."
Sang Li held up the card: "But this is your name."
"So what?" Amber retorted.
Sang Li: "You shouldn't remember nothing."
Amber's lips curled into a smile: "All I know is that no ship can pass through here; this isn't a regular route. I'm going to intercept them and send them to hell."
He lowered his eyes: "Ah Li, why are you asking so many questions?"
“I understand you.” Sang Li pretended to be affectionate and pressed against Amber, right against his bulging pectoral muscles. “I’ve never seen a mermaid before.”
Amber raised an eyebrow slightly, a smile playing on her lips.
Isn't that what makes a good partner? They should understand each other.
Even Amber's gaze became warm.
He led Sangli on a long tour, showing her the surrounding ruins, cages, and horrifying sights, before returning with great interest to the giant seashell where they rested.
When the seashell opened, Sang Li realized it was comparable to a huge double bed. She sat back down; the inside of the seashell was spacious and comfortable, surrounded by a warm, lustrous layer of pearl that had just been sun-dried.
However, the next second, Amber squeezed in as well, her tail fin gently patting the edge of the shell, and lay down next to her.
Sang Li: !
"Huh?"
"Can't I come up?"
Sang Li looked at him, after all, the seashell wasn't hers, and it wasn't right to take it for herself.
He tilted his head, his gaze casually sliding from her face to her shoulder, and then down to her bent legs.
“Although I prefer the sea, it’s very comfortable here too,” Amber suddenly said.
He didn't finish speaking, but instead gently touched Sang Li's knee with his fingertip, slowly sliding it down her calf. The cool touch made Sang Li shiver involuntarily, instinctively wanting to pull her leg back, but for some reason she didn't move, letting his fingers slide around.
Sang Li said seriously, "You are a fish, and I am a mammal. We should have reproductive isolation and cannot have children. You are a doctor, you should know this."
Amber narrowed her eyes slightly, savoring her words.
Then, he suddenly lowered his head, leaned forward, and pressed his entire upper body against her, bracing himself against her side, his face almost touching her forehead: "Want to try?"
Oh, what do you mean by wanting to try?
Are you shy? My heart is pounding.
Amber's silvery-white pupils held a hint of an enigmatic smile.
That's how Ali is; when she's shy, she'll find some serious topics to cover up her feelings.
For example, reproductive isolation.
Sang Li frowned, and a blush quickly spread across her face.
I don't know why, maybe it's because they are both abnormal entities.
Amber felt much closer to her.
Like my own Golden Retriever.
Like an animal that clings to your side.
Even though the two hadn't known each other for very long, there was no conflict between them.
He is simple, straightforward, and unpretentious.
Amber laughed, "Your face is as red as coral."
His gaze wandered.
One hundred nautical miles away, Lu Jin, who had been silent until now, was fully equipped and, unable to contain himself any longer, spoke into the microphone: "One more hour, hang in there."
Sang Li did not respond and moved further inside.
She continued to gaze at Him, tracing the muscular lines unique to mermaids.
Such muscles are so exaggerated that she would find them excessive even in her dreams.
Sang Li swallowed.
Water droplets from her chin pattered down onto her chest.
Amber's gaze shifted, fixed on the water droplets.
Sang Li was taken aback and reached out to cover his eyes: "Hey, where are you looking? That's rude."
Amber frowned: "But you've been staring at my chest the whole time."
Sang Li: ...We've been exposed.
Amber showed it off generously, moved closer, and even parted the hair that was covering it: "Want to see more?"
"..."
His chest was openly displayed before Sangli, his fair and delicate skin glowing and warm, his chest muscles clearly defined and firm, adorned with pale pink lines that rose and fell slightly with his breath.
The edges of the pectoral muscles are covered with light silver scales, possessing a magnificent iridescent halo.
Sang Li initially only glanced at it secretly, but the more she looked, the more she couldn't take her eyes off it. Her gaze unconsciously slid up and down, judging and scoring, and her throat tightened involuntarily, causing her to subconsciously hold her breath.
Amber could see everything clearly; even the animal's sensitivity allowed Him to hear the other's gradually accelerating heartbeat.
The next second, He reached out and grabbed Sang Li's wrist, making her hand cover his chest.
"If you like it, you can touch it."
Sang Li was startled, her body stiffened abruptly, but her hand remained on his chest. The touch in her palm was soft and bouncy, and her mind went blank for a moment. The temperature on her face rose at an alarming rate.
"What are you doing!" she stammered, her voice rising a few decibels.
What are you doing?
Is she seducing me?
Touching it...it feels quite nice...
I was surprised to find that my pectoral muscles felt like this; I had expected them to be hard and stiff.
Amber was pleased with her reaction.
so cute.
Her sweet scent became even stronger.
This must be what humans call heaven. Her palms were so hot, they were burning hot, almost setting her on fire.
Sang Li's ears turned bright red, and her fingers were so stiff that she didn't know whether to pull them back or leave them there.
It's huge.
If this creature had a pouch and could breastfeed, wouldn't it be able to both reproduce and raise children? It would be the perfect being. If there were no reproductive barriers, who wouldn't want a wife?
She lowered her hand and was shocked to find several red marks on His chest.
ah.
What should we do...?
The rescue ship sped along the sea not too far away.
Zhou Fangchen, who had been staring intently at the screen, couldn't bear to look at the chest muscles filling the screen and secretly asked Tang Lan, "Should I tell the boss that our little one's heart rate has now soared to 140?"
Tang Lan silently shook her head: "I'm afraid the boss will kill someone."
He asked Yu Qi, "Sis, do you like this kind of thing too?"
Yu Qi rolled her eyes at Tang Lan: "I have my own."
Tang Lan looked at the screen: "The boss isn't bad either. How could Xiao Li be seduced by a mermaid?"
Zhou Fangyang: "The boss won't let others see it, right..."
Lu Jin remained silent, sitting in the command cabin with his eyes fixed on the screen, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the table.
Like a death knell tolling again and again.
Seeing her ears turn bright red, Lu Jin's expression grew increasingly gloomy.
His mind was filled with only one thought: Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him! Kill Him!
"Faster." Lu Jin's voice was so low it sounded like it was being squeezed out of his throat.
He couldn't stand Sang Li being touched by others, especially such blatant intimacy.
One Bai Heng is enough!
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