Bai Feifei frowned slightly. She had been unsure how to communicate with these two Scavengers, but in the blink of an eye, their attitudes had completely shifted.
At this moment, she had no idea that because of the few extra lines Wan Qianhong had added to her file, the two men in front of her were imagining far too much about her background.
“There’s no need. I’m a sinner; it’s only right that I take on more missions.”
“Didn’t you mention earlier that there’s a place where a large number of aberrations are suspected to be gathering? Give me that mission,” Bai Feifei insisted. She had come here specifically to deal with aberrations.
After all, with an Evil God living inside her, it was best for safety's sake to stay as far away from crowds as possible and aim that dangerous power at the aberrations instead.
She wanted to contribute as much as she could before she was completely corrupted by that Evil God...
Hearing her words, Wang Xu and Liu Wenfeng exchanged another look.
“If you’re absolutely certain... there is indeed such a mission,” Wang Xu said.
...
Vroom—!
As Bai Feifei accepted the mission and disappeared into the distance on an outpost motorcycle, Liu Wenfeng and Wang Xu stood in silent contemplation.
Liu Wenfeng lit a cigarette, took a deeply satisfying drag, and suddenly spoke.
“Did we really just let her take that mission? That place is dangerous and complicated. It’s located right between us and District 2; nobody dares to touch it.”
“Didn’t you say her background isn’t simple? Won't there be a problem if we do this?”
Wang Xu looked at his partner as if he were an idiot, then turned and walked quickly back to the computer. He pulled a hard drive out from a pile of junk and began typing on the keyboard.
“She insisted on going; how were you going to stop her? The higher-ups said to fulfill her requests as much as possible.”
“It’s hard to say if her actions are even being directed by those above. Don’t worry about it so much. We just need to report the situation and let them decide.”
“As for that mine, the situation there is already complex. She won’t be able to figure anything out in a short amount of time, and by then, the orders from above will have arrived. It’ll have nothing to do with us.”
Liu Wenfeng nodded, thinking that made sense. In terms of coasting through work and avoiding blame, Wang Xu was clearly much more experienced than he was.
However, he still rubbed his chin and said with some concern, “But the problem is, with her personality, what if she causes trouble in a short amount of time?”
Wang Xu’s hands, which were flying across the keyboard, came to a halt.
“...Just go over there and smoke your cigarette.”
...
East District, Black Smoke Coal Mine.
A motorcycle screeched to a sudden halt, kicking up a massive cloud of dust and drawing the attention of passersby.
Bai Feifei climbed off the bike, her face pale and her legs wobbling—she didn't actually know how to ride a motorcycle!
But the Old-Timer in her head had said it was simple. He told her to just get on and give it gas, and that if anything went wrong, he could take over her body at any time.
So, for her first time on a motorcycle, Bai Feifei had sped like the wind over the rugged dirt roads of the Outer City. If she hadn't just upgraded her physical strength, she would have vomited.
“This is the place. Take a breather. You actually have a talent for driving.”
“This is a good farming spot. The danger level is a bit higher, but it’s nothing major.”
Xu Mo’s bored voice echoed in Bai Feifei’s mind.
In the past, these kinds of map-transition cutscenes could be fast-forwarded or skipped. Now that he was trapped in the game, that feature was gone.
Bai Feifei took a Cognition Filter out of her storage ring. It was one of the basic items she had taken from the outpost. Looking at the filter's status, she asked with some confusion, “Didn’t you say there were a lot of aberrations here? Where? The filter isn't showing any abnormal energy.”
As she spoke, she looked up and observed the people around her.
The people here were all gaunt and sickly. When their eyes met Bai Feifei’s, they quickly looked away, appearing terrified.
Bai Feifei knew that most Outer City residents lived difficult lives, but this situation felt incredibly off.
“What’s... going on here? It feels so eerie.”
Hearing Bai Feifei’s question, Xu Mo said indifferently, “The specific background story is naturally a bit complicated, and I’m too lazy to explain it. But that’s not important.”
“You don’t need to understand. You just need to know that you’re here to go on a killing spree.”
Her heart skipped a beat at Xu Mo’s words, and she said with a lack of confidence, “You promised—only kill aberrations, no killing people indiscriminately!”
“I know, I know. Stop nagging,” Xu Mo replied dismissively. To think he had to worry about moral constraints while playing a game.
“Eat something first to top off your satiety. You can’t kill properly unless you’re full.”
Bai Feifei was speechless.
While the two communicated in her mind, Bai Feifei had already walked into the mining area and entered a restaurant.
The restaurant’s facilities were old but relatively clean, and several diners were already seated inside.
The owner saw that Bai Feifei was wearing Scavenger clothes. His hands immediately trembled, and he ran out with a face full of smiles.
“Oh! Has the lady come to eat? Please, please, take a seat.”
Lady?
The owner’s diligent and fawning smile startled Bai Feifei. In all her life, she had never been addressed with such respect.
She instinctively took a step back in slight trepidation and said, “You’re too kind.”
She pulled out her Scavenger identity card, which contained her current contribution points and money in its digital data.
“Also, I didn’t bring any cash. Can I use the ‘money’ in here?”
“Oh, you’re too polite! Your presence here is an honor; how could we possibly take your money!” the owner said frantically, quickly bringing out a menu.
Bai Feifei was surprised by the status of a Scavenger as she took the menu.
Since she had grown up in poverty, she subconsciously looked toward the cheaper vegetable dishes and staples.
She pointed at the menu and said to the owner, “Hello, I’ll have this, and this...”
Halfway through, her body suddenly shuddered. Then, she changed her posture, propping one foot up on the chair as her tone became flippant.
“Not those two! Bring me one of everything else. And make sure to pour plenty of sauce on the beef!”
The restaurant owner’s hand shook as he stole a cautious glance at Bai Feifei—or rather, Xu Mo.
“This... how many people will be eating?”
“Just me. Why?” Xu Mo said. That’s right—just now, he had directly logged in and taken control of Bai Feifei’s body.
“Right away, right away.” The owner hurried off. He had thought he’d met an easy-to-talk-to Scavenger, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
“What are you doing!?” Bai Feifei cried out in shock within her mind. She didn't understand why the Evil God would suddenly seize control of her body at a time like this.
“I want to taste it. Is that a problem?”
After pain synchronization, taste had also been synchronized. Xu Mo felt it would be a total waste not to enjoy it.
Just for that? Bai Feifei was utterly speechless. The mind of an Evil God was truly impossible to fathom.
“But... there’s no way I can eat all that.”
“Why do you care? The owner said it’s on the house anyway.”
What an extravagant Evil God!
Bai Feifei grumbled internally, deciding she would still give him money in the end. But the thought of the price for so many dishes made her heart ache a little.
Just then, a shadow appeared at the shop’s entrance. Several people entering from outside blocked the light, accompanied by loud shouting and cursing.
“Hey! Clear out, clear out! All you losers get the hell out of here! Stop eating! Don't get in my way!”
END
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