I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 228: Very good, kill her, what do you think?
"Lin Xing'an, I can hear the little calculations in your mind."

"But... this is what makes it interesting..."

Xu Zhe rubbed the ring on his finger with a cruel smile on his face.

"When I think of those people and animals, they placed all their hopes on you..."

"I can already imagine how desperate the humans and animals will be after you're exposed... hehe..."

He stretched out his finger and tapped Lin Xing'an's chest.

Lin Xing'an looked at Xu Zhe calmly without saying a word.

"Lin Xing'an, from today on, you have officially started working."

"I'll report in tomorrow morning, officially enter my file, and complete the employment procedures."

"I'll give you and Keke a mission this afternoon. Go test a human-animal. Her owner suspects she's awakened."

"I'll have Keke send you the detailed information later."

Xu Zhe suddenly changed the subject and spoke as if he was assigning a task normally.

"clear."

Lin Xing'an nodded.

"Keke, let's go."

Xu Zhe waved his hand.

Keke also cleaned up the living room.

"Come on, junior!"

She gave Lin Xing'an a thumbs up.

After watching Ke Ke and Xu Zhe leave, Lin Xing'an also sat on the sofa to relax.

After adjusting himself, he gently pushed open the bathroom door.

Xu Ye was blinking his blue eyes at him.

"Awake? Do you want to soak for a while longer?"

Looking at Xu Ye, who looked like a little mermaid, Lin Xing'an couldn't help but smile.

"No more soaking."

Xu Ye shook his head.

"Then I'll carry you out."

Lin Xing'an turned on the heater in the bathroom.

After the temperature rose again, he rolled up his sleeves and bent down.

Xu Ye also obediently put his arms around Lin Xing'an's neck.

"I'll wipe it for you."

Lin Xing'an asked Xu Ye to sit on the toilet lid and covered Xu Ye's wet head with a dry bath towel.

Then he took out another one and started wiping Xu Ye's numb legs and feet.

Unlike other people with disabled legs, he has no muscles in his legs and is terribly thin.

Xu Ye's legs are no different from those of a normal person.

Some are fleshy and white.

It's like a snow sculpture, like a work of art.

"Xiaoye, don't use your abilities from now on."

"Recover more, take a warm bath every day to get rid of the coldness in your body, and you will definitely be able to walk again."

Lin Xing'an said as he rubbed the muscles on Xu Ye's calves.

Even though I just took a bath.

But if he felt it carefully, Lin Xing'an's fingertips could still feel the slight coolness emanating from Xu Ye's muscles.

"..."

Looking at the serious Lin Xing'an, Xu Ye naturally thought of the scene when he first met Lin Xing'an at home.

At that time, in a room with a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius, Lin Xing'an also squatted down and wrapped her feet with a scarf.

"...What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Noticing Xu Ye's gaze, Lin Xing'an raised his head and asked.

Xu Ye shook his head.

"I……"

She used her hand to wipe away the water droplets that had just splashed on Lin Xing'an's face.

"Lin Xing'an, from childhood to adulthood, I feel like I have always lived in the cold."

"Dad kept making me colder and colder, and Mom never cared about me."

"I've tried my best to use my abilities, but Dad still isn't satisfied. He still thinks I'm being lazy and not working hard enough."

"It wasn't until I lost feeling in my legs that I clearly felt that my father wanted me to die and no one wanted me to live."

Xu Ye's voice suddenly became choked.

Lin Xing'an sat on the ground and listened silently.

"I've... forgotten what it's like to be cared about."

"I also forgot how to care about others. I don't know how to express it."

"Lin Xing'an, I don't know how to express my gratitude to you. I really thank you. No one has ever truly cared about me or understood me."

"I don't know how to repay you, Lin Xing'an. I am willing to die for you."

"Mom and Dad want me to die, but I don't want to. I don't know why I don't want to die. It's obvious that living will only bring me pain."

"But now, I feel very warm and happy, so happy that... I am willing to die for you."

Xu Ye looked at Lin Xing'an, his eyes filled with tears.

Lin Xing'an didn't say anything, but just stood up and hugged Xu Ye in his arms.

Looking at himself in the mirror and Xu Ye sobbing silently in his arms, Lin Xing'an showed a gentle smile in his eyes.

But the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Just like Taoyuan said, this kid is really easy to deceive...

Just care and love.

Lin Xing'an patted Xu Ye's back gently, silently feeling Xu Ye's emotions.

pity……

You are a glutton.

If a glutton knew I was a human, he would eat me without hesitation.

"Xiaoye, wait a moment, I'll get you some warm clothes."

After blowing Xu Ye's long hair dry, Lin Xing'an patted her head.

Then he went into the house and got her a pair of furry, ice-colored pajamas.

This was what Xu Ye bought after he fell asleep and before Zhang Guang came.

The style of the clothes is the same as the one Xu Ye is wearing in the only photo in Xu Ye's room.

At that time, Xu Ye looked no more than four or five years old.

"It's very warm. We will buy lots and lots of warm clothes in the future."

"Xiaoye, you don't have to feel the cold anymore."

Lin Xing'an handed the pajamas to Xu Ye and said with a smile.

"……Thanks."

When Xu Ye saw the appearance of this pajamas, he was stunned for a long time.

"Thank you."

She clutched her clothes, raised her head and spoke again.

Because of her legs, Xu Zhe only allowed Xu Ye to wear a cool dress.

So when faced with such clothes, Xu Ye was a little at a loss for a moment.

"I'll help you."

Seeing Xu Ye's embarrassment, Lin Xing'an squatted down again and helped Xu Ye put on his clothes.

"I'm sorry, I haven't bought a wheelchair yet, so you have to hold me."

"These are bedrooms. Which one do you like? This one faces south and gets the sun."

He held Xu Ye in his arms and toured the house upstairs and downstairs.

After replenishing daily necessities, the house became noticeably warmer.

It looks like home.

"Where do you sleep?"

Xu Ye looked up and asked.

"I want to be with you, can I?"

"I sleep quietly at night and won't disturb you."

She held Lin Xing'an's neck tighter.

"Of course, we are husband and wife, starting from this morning."

"Although... maybe we're all still getting used to it, but it's only a matter of time."

Lin Xing'an carried Xu Ye into the large bedroom.

"couple……"

Xu Ye sat on the bed, looking at Lin Xing'an who took out pillows and quilts from the cabinet, a happy smile appeared on his face.

Maybe she didn't even notice.

Her calves, which had no feeling at all, were actually swaying gently at this moment.

"Xiaoye, watch TV for a while and take a rest. I'll go cook."

"Or maybe just look at your phone for a while."

"When I'm free tomorrow, I'll take you to buy a new one."

Lin Xing'an handed his phone to Xu Ye. After the Peach Blossom Land was eliminated, everyone on the committee could start using smartphones again.

Perhaps this is the greatest benefit for ordinary members of the committee.

"it is good."

Xu Ye crawled into bed, leaned against the bed board, watched TV, and nodded obediently.

"Lin Xing'an, can you tell me your own story?"

"I want to get to know you."

While having dinner in the evening, Xu Ye looked at Lin Xing'an who was serving him soup and asked.

Lin Xing'an smiled and said, "Of course."

While eating, he started talking to Xu Ye.

At the same time, he was also talking to Xu Zhe's eavesdropping device.

From his childhood in the South City to his arrival in the North City...

There was no flaw in anything.

After dinner, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening.

Lin Xing'an carried Xu Ye into bed.

After chatting with Xu Ye for a long time, he left the bedroom.

"Huayu Community..."

Sitting on the sofa, Lin Xing'an frowned as he opened the information Ke Ke sent him.

This is the human-animal that Xu Zhe mentioned that might awaken.

And the location, this Huayu community, happened to be the place where Zhang Guang stored those dark things...

Most likely a coincidence...

Lin Xing'an looked at the information and felt relieved.

Now is not the time to let Xu Zhe find out.

"Yu Kexin, blind..."

"I'll be eighteen in two weeks..."

After reading the information, Lin Xing'an leaned back on the sofa and pursed his lips slightly.

Before implementing the undercover plan, he had communicated with Taoyuan and the cat.

They all share the same view that Lin Xing'an should try his best to save humanity without exposing himself or affecting the overall situation.

Especially at the end of the chicken coop.

Every person is a strategic resource.

"Yu Kexin..."

Lin Xing'an lay on the sofa with his eyes closed as if resting.

Secretly controlling the darkness.

After his strength was upgraded to level C+, the maximum distance at which he could control Yin Hui increased by 500 meters to 2,500 meters.

The Huayu community is just within this additional 500 meters.

Gloom quietly flows in the shadows of Yebei City.

According to the address on the information, Lin Xing'an easily found Yu Kexin's home.

"..."

There was not a trace of light or life in the whole house.

It was like a morgue, not even a sound.

Even through the darkness, Lin Xing'an seemed to be able to feel only waves of chill.

Lin Xing'an first checked the living room and kitchen, but no one was there.

Then he entered Yu Kexin's bedroom.

Yu Kexin was lying on the bed alone.

Directly opposite her, her mother stood there straight.

Dad and grandma bent over on both sides, staring at Yu Kexin.

The pale face was only a few dozen centimeters away from Yu Kexin.

And there is a white cat lying on the bookshelf on the desk.

The cat's pale green pupils were the only light in the entire room.

She awakened...

Lin Xing'an's heart sank.

Although Yu Kexin behaved very normally and looked like she was sleeping very relaxedly.

But through the darkness, Lin Xing'an could clearly feel Yu Kexin's emotions at this moment.

Tension, anxiety, confusion, fear, pain, despair...

According to the information, Yu Kexin's owner called the day before yesterday.

Then Yu Kexin most likely awakened the day before yesterday.

In other words, she has been in this environment for three days, with a tense mind.

This child can't hold on any longer.

Lin Xing'an could clearly feel the taut string in Yu Kexin's head, which was about to break...

"call……"

On the sofa, Lin Xing'an opened his eyes.

After thinking for a moment, he reconnected with Yin Hui.

He first took a look at the overall environment of Huayu Community, and then returned to Yu Kexin's room.

The abilities of those gluttonous ghosts were not mentioned in the information, and Lin Xing'an couldn't see them for the time being through the darkness.

As for Yu Kexin's abilities...

Lin Xing'an believes it is about controlling his own body.

Because although Yu Kexin's spirit was almost at its limit, her physical performance did not seem to be affected at all.

Have a good sleep...

Lin Xing'an controlled the darkness and entered Yu Kexin's body following Yu Kexin's breathing.

Through physical means inside her body, Yu Kexin was able to relax for a short period of time and fall into a deep sleep.

Afterwards, Lin Xing'an turned some of the gloom into dust and scattered it on Yu Kexin's house and in the community.

Finally, he severed his connection with these dark creatures and controlled the other dark creatures to come to the milk tea shop.

It was already past nine o'clock in the evening when we found the cat under a bridge through the discount board.

"Meow?"

Sensing Lin Xing'an's gloom, the cat eating canned food wiped its mouth with its front paws.

Then he jumped lightly into the gap between the bridge pier and the bridge frame.

[1. The Sacrifice Has Been Awakened]

[2. I have already established a relationship with Xu Ye]

[3. The plan has changed. I have the opportunity to legitimately run for candidate committee member, so I will obtain the status of the Sacrifice through the election, instead of Zhang Guang.]

[4. Someone has awakened, just recently. I'll be responsible for testing them tomorrow afternoon. This child won't be able to hold on for much longer.]

Lin Xing'an controlled the gloom and instantly formed four lines of words.

"Can you succeed in running for candidate committee member?"

Cat asked, tilting his head.

[I am not 100% sure at the moment]

[But once I am elected, the upper limit of my operations will be higher]

"How do you plan to canvass for votes? How do you need my cooperation?"

The cat asked again.

[Under the current circumstances, there are only two ways for me to get votes]

Lin Xing'an sat up from the sofa.

I first felt Xu Ye who was watching TV obediently in the house.

Then he continued to control the darkness.

[One is purely based on the performance of killing people, plus some of my packaging and operations]

[But it may be too late, as there are only three months from the time candidate registration begins until everyone starts voting.]

[Secondly, I wanted colleagues from both departments to vote for me.]

[In other words, it allows me to get the handle on most people]

[In other words, I want to make the majority of people believe that my candidacy will be beneficial to them or threaten their position.]

The cat looked at Yin Hui and licked its front paws.

"A two-pronged approach is the safest."

She said after a moment of silence.

Lin Xing'an's gloom turned into a question mark.

"Now Taoyuan has been destroyed."

"For the gluttons, the only ones who can be a problem for them are the top five on the most wanted list."

"Do you know who is third?"

The cat's eyes gleamed amber in the moonlight.

June

【The ability is Class B "epidemic"】

"Very well, what do you think of killing her?"

(End of this chapter)