I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 295 [Come Here]

Binhe District, Binhe Road.

As one of the oldest residential communities in the northern part of the city, the Riverside Community currently looks small and cramped.

"Cough, cough, cough."

In the bathroom, Yu Shi leaned over the sink, coughing in suppressed pain.

In the pristine white pool, a few drops of blood appeared as she coughed.

As the water dripped down, the blood blossoms became misty.

"call……"

After coughing for a long time, Yu Shi took a deep breath and raised his head.

Her face in the mirror appeared incredibly pale against the backdrop of her long, black hair, and her dark circles were extremely prominent.

There were still specks of blood on her thin lips.

Only the eyes appear to be relatively bright.

However, a sense of fatigue and anxiety was also hidden in his eyes.

Despite being on guard every day, the "mother" of the sixteenth month is right beside you.

So it's already quite lucky for Yu Shi that she only got infected now.

"How about it?"

Ms. Orange, with her hair in a ponytail, leaned against the door.

There was a hint of worry in his eyes.

"It's alright, at least... I can hold on for another twenty days."

Yu Shi turned on the tap and washed away the bloodstains.

"...Don't use your abilities during the day."

Teacher Orange looked out the window, paused for a moment, and then said...

Although the room was brightly lit, it appeared completely dark from the outside.

Under Yu Shi's ability [Concealed Eyes], the entire house appeared to be an empty house that had been abandoned for many years after an old man passed away.

There's not a trace of life in it.

Normally, it's easier to fake a slightly more down-to-earth appearance.

But this was a decision made jointly by the two of them after careful consideration.

The main focus is on subverting conventional approaches.

After all, for gluttonous ghosts, they would subconsciously feel that they wouldn't be hiding in a completely "empty house".

"No, if I don't use my abilities, I'll be exposed immediately."

"We can use Yunxi's fragrance to get through the day."

"...It's alright, the damage to my abilities...is not that serious, I can still manage."

Yu Shi smiled.

Teacher Orange lowered her eyes.

Using abilities on gluttonous ghosts after they have been infected with the plague may not have much effect on them.

But for humans, how could the consumption be small...?

"How's the situation in June?"

After catching her breath, Yu Shi looked at a locked door in the inner room.

Inside is the Sixteenth month, which is currently in a "hibernation state".

"...worse than expected..."

"But... there shouldn't be any problems for at least a month."

Teacher Ju handed Yu Shi a small bowl of strawberries.

This so-called hibernation state is essentially a form of epidemic.

The plague that plunges the sixteenth month into a deep sleep from which it will never awaken until its death.

Although it is estimated that the hibernation state can sustain the sixteen months for half a year.

But in reality, the combination of the two types of "epidemics," coupled with the fact that Sixteen's body was already exhausted, meant that even in this state, she couldn't hold on for long.

"Strawberries are delicious this season, have some."

She and Yu Yu sat down on the sofa.

The two of them ate the strawberries in small bites.

A moment of silence fell over the room.

"Today is the thirty-fifth day."

"The gluttonous ghosts have already reached their peak death toll."

Teacher Orange broke the silence by speaking.

But Yu Yu simply nodded, without any other reaction.

Seeing her expression, Teacher Orange also sighed.

She naturally knew what Yu Shi was thinking at that moment...

"...I asked Yunxia, ​​and she said she was in Nancheng...and really hadn't seen An'an."

"The last instruction was given to me by the cat."

Teacher Ju held Yu Shi's hand, which was already very thin and almost devoid of flesh.

Despite having heard it many times, Yu Yu still shook his head.

"It can't be a cat; cats don't live in the south of the city."

"It must be An'an, An'an doesn't want us to know..."

As Yu Shi spoke, two lines of tears slid down her face.

"I...I saw it all that day..."

“It’s right here in Huayu Residential Area… I saw An’an…”

"Just... phew... across the landscaped lake in that residential area, I saw An'an in the distance, very far away..."

"He...he must have seen me too..."

Yu Shi raised her head, looked at Teacher Ju, gently shook her head, and her body trembled slightly.

Despite her efforts to hold back, tears streamed down her face.

A kind of pain, as if her heart were being twisted, emanated from her eyes, causing Teacher Orange to clench her teeth as well.

"If An'an really becomes a gluttonous ghost, then..."

"He'll kill me then..."

Yu Shi took a deep breath.

She immediately covered her mouth.

Because of the intense emotional fluctuations, he was gagging and coughing.

"I'm going to die."

"Will I...will I ever see An'an again...?"

She wiped away the blood seeping from between her fingers.

"Yes, it will, it definitely will..."

Ms. Orange said softly, but firmly.

The reason why the two of them accepted the mission to protect Sixteen Months, even with the mindset that they would be 100% infected, was because they believed that Lin Xing'an was definitely human.

I believe this is Taoyuan's plan.

I believe that Lin Xing'an will be the one who ultimately kills Sixteen Months!
"Fifteen years..."

"My sister has been gone for fifteen years, and An'an has been gone for fifteen years too..."

Sometimes I really feel...

"Time flies so fast, it feels like fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye..."

"But it's so slow...so slow that I...sigh, I remember every single thing that happened every night, every single day..."

Yu Shi kept talking and talking with her eyes closed...

Teacher Orange turned her head away.

Her eyes were also slightly red.

After all, the memories were more profound and clearer for her...

……

……

The Siege and Kill Department.

Minister's Office.

After listening to Li Lu's report and watching her leave, Zhang Guang took out the original sample from the safe.

Five days have passed since his trial of "Xu Zhe" ended and the special task force was established.

[Data from the First Round of Operations Report by the Special Operations Team]

Turning to the latest page, Lin Xing'an's report had indeed arrived.

Currently, Lin Xing'an's special operations team, with the cooperation of other teams in the operations department, has thoroughly searched the entire North City.

Just as Lin Xing'an had predicted before the operation, there was no one or any livestock.

After all, Zhang Hang had already summoned everyone back.

"..."

Even though I know that it's precisely at this point that I shouldn't rush things.

Although I was mentally prepared that the results wouldn't be available anytime soon.

But looking at the report, Zhang Guang still felt a sense of unease and anxiety.

The speech five days ago had an immediate effect on boosting everyone's morale and team cohesion!

After this shot of adrenaline, everyone is now energized, like they've been injected with chicken blood.

but……

Just today, according to Li Lu's report, the number of Tao Gui's deaths has now exceeded one hundred.

No matter how well he gives his speech.

Faced with these chilling, ever-rising numbers, people's confidence in him will surely wane.

Once people lose faith in him again...

There was nothing Zhang Guang could do to salvage the situation.

Moreover, the pressure from the committee had already reached its limit...

"Tsk..."

Zhang Guang took out the map of the northern city again.

"Beishan District, Xiang'an District, Luohua District, Pengyang District..."

He marked these areas with an "X" on the map.

After looking at it for a long time, he finally dialed Lin Xing'an's number. "Minister."

On the rooftop of the Stardust Building, the central building in Tiexi District, Lin Xing'an deliberately waited a few seconds before answering the phone.

Judging by the timing, it's about time Zhang Guang called.

"An'an, I've finished reading your report."

"You've done a great job these past five days, but now you need to produce results."

Zhang Guang got straight to the point.

"Don't worry, Minister, I already have a plan in mind."

Lin Xing'an stood facing the wind.

Looking down at the buildings and streets in the darkness below.

"Oh? What are your thoughts?"

"Minister, I think we can eliminate a few districts first."

Lin Xing'an stepped forward and stood directly in the air, sitting cross-legged above the clouds.

“The five districts of Luohua and Pengyang to the south, Beishan and Xiang’an to the west, and Yuanshu to the east can be completely ruled out.”

"Humans and animals, or rather, the sixteen months, could absolutely not be in these five districts."

"I think the most likely candidates are Tiexi District and Binhe District."

"I am currently in Tiexi District. As soon as it gets light, we will conduct a thorough search of this district."

As Lin Xing'an spoke, Zhang Guang also looked at the map in front of him.

"Exactly what I thought."

He was in Tiexi District, and he checked the box.

"Minister, there's definitely a big fish in Tiexi District, give it to us..."

"One day."

"We will begin our operation at six o'clock tomorrow morning, and we are sure to have achieved something by six o'clock the day after tomorrow."

Lin Xing'an said with great confidence.

"it is good!"

Zhang Guang clenched his fists. "I'll wait for your news!"

"Don't worry, Minister."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xing'an flew directly into the clouds.

Only after carefully confirming that the surroundings were 100% safe did he open the River of Time.

"Oh! I was about to suffocate if you didn't come soon!"

Si Que's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Xing'an!
Ignoring the fact that he was 10,000 meters in the air, he leaped out of the river in a fish-like leap!

Lin Xing'an also caught her steadily with his gloomy demeanor.

"rush!"

Lying on the blanket formed from gloom, Si Que also stretched out his fist.

"Ten minutes, huh?"

Lin Xing'an glanced at the time.

Then it soared into the air.

In the howling wind, Si Que shouted and yelled wildly.

This was also the agreement between Lin Xing'an and her.

I let her out for a walk for ten minutes every day.

Let the magpie wait quietly for a day in the long river of time.

Fortunately, Lin Xing'an had already left everyone with the impression that he would spend some time alone at night a few days ago.

Therefore, spending a few hours every night is not unusual.

"Si Que, I need to use your abilities to take a look later."

Lin Xing'an pulled Si Que along with a gloomy expression.

While spinning rapidly in the air like a roller coaster to give Si Que a thrill, he said.

In this situation, we have once again reached a crossroads where a decision needs to be made.

Lin Xing'an needs to determine exactly when he needs to find the Sixteenth Month.

Then, we must begin laying the groundwork.

Let's see if we can use Si Que's abilities to see some of the IF lines resulting from this decision.

"Oh oh oh oh~"

Si Que, meanwhile, stood against the wind with its mouth wide open!
The flames in his pupils trembled violently!
He didn't hear what Lin Xing'an was saying at all.

"It's time."

Twelve minutes later, Lin Xing'an grabbed Si Que by the neck.

Without giving Si Que a chance to resist, they threw her directly into the river of time.

"Holy crap! Lin Xing'an!"

"How can you treat me like this after our relationship?!"

"You just threw me in here! Did you think I couldn't have walked in by myself?"

"How rude!"

Si Que jumped up and scratched his head angrily.

He casually picked up a few silver-white timelines and put them in his mouth to suck on.

"Alright, you've had your fun, time to shut up."

Lin Xing'an yawned.

During this period, he barely slept, let alone slept...

"Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that you're my most capable subordinate... Aaaaaah!"

Si Que suddenly stretched out a big yawn as if she had a serious illness.

Then, the crimson flames leaped from her fingertips onto the ever-flowing river of time.

With a whoosh, the silvery-white flow of time turned fiery red.

A few seconds later, the flames turned the river of time red.

Amidst the fiery red, a series of inverted images slowly appeared.

"..."

Upon seeing the person in the picture, Lin Xing'an's breath caught in his throat.

"Brother Xizi..."

He narrowed his eyes slightly.

In the scene, he and Wang Xi are engaged in a real battle.

Neither of them seemed to be holding back at all...

Especially Wang Xi.

From his eyes, Lin Xing'an could only see... anger and sadness.

And a hatred so intense that I wish I could bite him to death!

"Holy crap! A giant lion!"

"Lin Xing'an, why are you still fighting with the lion!"

Si Que sat cross-legged beside him, watching it like he was watching a cartoon.

Lin Xing'an didn't reply, but instead carefully observed the surrounding environment of the battle.

However, the perspective was too cluttered, and no other useful information could be gleaned.

"I have a fight with Brother Xizi..."

"It doesn't seem to explain anything..."

"Does that mean I found the Sixteenth Moon? It's nothing special..."

After watching for a while, Lin Xing'an waved his hand.

"Stop! Next one!"

"Huh? You think I'll just accept it because you want me to? I bet you're just afraid of losing face because you can't beat that big lion, right?"

Si Que, who was engrossed in watching, snorted.

Then he obediently reached out and pulled the flames back.

After catching my breath, I released it again.

"Huh? What's going on?"

This time, as the flames spread, the reversed footage...

It turned completely black.

It's like... a computer screen going black.

"do not move."

A strange yet familiar feeling made Lin Xing'an wary.

He looked at it carefully.

Although the screen is completely black, it's still clear that the black is being played upside down.

"Di..."

"Di..."

A few seconds later, in the center of the black screen, a small blue pixel that Lin Xing'an was all too familiar with slowly began to flicker.

Then it started flashing faster and faster.

You can even hear the beeping sounds of electronic instruments working.

"Peach Blossom Spring..."

Lin Xing'an pursed his lips, his expression serious.

【it is good】

【Long】

【No】

【See】

On the dark computer screen, four words appeared at once.

However, it doesn't appear in reverse.

Instead, it was arranged in order, as if the Peach Blossom Spring on the other side knew that Lin Xing'an's perspective was reversed, so it deliberately made adjustments.

Then, the four characters disappeared.

Instead, this is...

【come over】

(End of this chapter)