I am weak and friendly

Chapter 390 [Charon, the Hermit's Cloak] (3K)

Charon woke up.

Then he experienced the feeling of "You're awake" from the meme.

Three people and a dog were looking down at him from above.

who I am? Where am I? What am I doing?
Charon instinctively wanted to run away.

The Shadow Clan is known for its ability to escape and hide. Although they are not a powerful clan, they can still escape from many creatures weaker than themselves by using their ability to move through the gaps in the bubble space.

Saying it like that might sound arrogant, but when it comes to escaping, he never felt he was inferior to anyone.

So he immediately activated his "flashlight"!
no effect.

I'm flashing again!
It still didn't work.

Charon was stunned.

What's the situation?
He found himself lying there, but his body felt like it wasn't his own; he was completely unable to move.

He discovered that he was bound by some powerful force.

No, it's as if my body no longer exists.

What power is this?
A notification popped up in front of him:

—You have been captured by the terrorist elimination team member "[Unknown Occupation] Unknown Being".

—Your ability to move has been restricted.

—You are about to be made into clothing to cover your body. This will be your honor. Please cooperate actively, or you will be eliminated.
Charon was paralyzed with fear.

Although it doesn't really matter whether he's paralyzed from fright now, he is indeed paralyzed from fright.

"No! I confess! I'll confess to everything! Please spare my life!"

Stoka: "Huh?"

Tang Yiping: ? ? ?

No, I haven't done anything yet, why are you making moves?

"I shouldn't have followed Lord Silas on his orders. I'm just an ordinary broker, using Lord Silas's connections to do some small business. I truly didn't know your identity, sir! I didn't know you were here to investigate Lord Silas! Please spare me, please spare me!"

Tang Yiping: "???"

No, I think I heard something incredible. Who is Silas? Why are you following me?
Although now is really not the time to delve into so much gossip, but...

Gossip!
Tang Yiping exchanged glances with Stoka, Lux, and Lola beside him.

They both saw the raging fire in each other's eyes.

The flames of the Bagua.

And a touch of timidity.

But then came the even more intense flames of the Bagua.

"Go on," Tang Yiping said.

"It's all Lord Silas's fault! He knew your identity and still sent me to follow you. He's so wicked! I confess! I want to do good! I want to report him!"

“I am accusing Lord Silas of using his authority in the terrorist elimination team to bypass loopholes and cultivate a large number of brokers who make money through smuggling. I alone have already delivered hundreds of orders for him! I can be a witness against him! Please don’t erase me!”

"The only reason I followed you was because Lord Silas threatened me. I am truly loyal, my lord!"

Then he gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Silas must have known your identity all along, yet he still lied to me and made me follow you. Using me is one thing, but isn't this an insult to your intelligence? How could a nobody like me possibly fool a big shot like you!"

"Lord Silas is too wicked!" Charon exclaimed indignantly.

Tang Yiping was speechless.

Damn it, I haven't even finished my previous task of clearing myself out, how did I get involved in a power struggle of this level and scale?

My feud with the terrorist elimination team is never over, is it?

Alas, it seems my fate was sealed the moment I changed my class to [Corpse Hunter].

This system, although blocked and cracked, is still going around in circles looking for trouble.

Is it an instinctive rejection reaction belonging to a large system?
Tang Yiping felt that his strangeness had probably already made the "Survival Guide for the Weak" uncomfortable.

"Why would Silas suspect me? Why did he ask you to investigate me?" Tang Yiping asked.

"Because I was supposed to go back and report the mission to my superior after completing the delivery, but... I forgot your information, and I don't even remember why I came here."

Tang Yiping: "..."

It was all caused by the little bean sprout in my own home.

What does it mean to succeed or fail because of safety?

This "safe dwelling" is indeed very safe, but where exactly is the safety?
This is not safe at all!
Tang Yiping never expected that his most "safe" residence would bring him such an unsafe outcome.

"Tell me about Silas's situation."

Tang Yiping asked.

For now, the only option is to learn more.

Unfortunately, Charon knew very little about Silas, only that he was a big shot and that rumors circulated that he was a member of the terrorist elimination team who could use his authority to bypass the restrictions of the "Survival Guide for the Weak" and smuggle various contraband from places with strict restrictions in order to earn points.

Charon was one of his means of transportation.

Silas was naturally suspicious, and Charon's experience aroused his vigilance. He believed that Tang Yiping might be investigating him, or even setting a trap, so he ordered Charon to return and go undercover to investigate what information Tang Yiping already knew.

The problem is, Charon doesn't seem to be a very suitable candidate for the role of a scout. This guy, Tang Yiping didn't even do anything before he turned against them.

This won't work either...

At this moment, Tang Yiping really wanted to tell Charon that he didn't want to investigate Silas.

Why would I investigate him?

If it weren't for his ability to exploit loopholes and send contraband to Earth, I wouldn't be able to stand up now.

I'm so grateful to him; one should always be grateful.

As for making your own money, hey, can those points even be considered money?

It's just a small matter, nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

I possess the [Original Dust Mother Tree]!

Of course, I would be even happier if you could deliver for free in the future.

The problem is, Silas feels that he is investigating him, but he can't prove that he didn't mean to do so!

If you prove that you did not intend to do so, or if the other party discovers that you are not a member of the terrorist elimination team, you are finished.

Wouldn't they be silenced immediately?

This is such a damn dilemma.

Now how to do?
Just then, a notification popped up in front of Tang Yiping's eyes:

—You have discovered clues about [Echo] Silas-19's abuse of power. As a member of the Terrorist Elimination Team, it is your responsibility to maintain the stability of the [Survival Guide for the Weak], investigate system vulnerabilities, and eliminate them. Please investigate the criminal acts of [Echo] Silas-19 and hand them over to [Final Clerk] Griff-07 for trial.
Tang Yiping: ...

【Final Scribe】Griff-07, isn't that the guy who took down 【Crossroads Sheep】?
He seems like a tough character.

This kind of guy would immediately realize he's an imposter if he saw me!

No, is this "Survival Guide for the Weak" a case of using one wolf to devour another?

Let me fight Silas, and then I'll go and turn myself in to Griff?

You can't fix the vulnerabilities in your own system, so you turn to antivirus software, right?
Another notification popped up in front of Tang Yiping's eyes:
—To facilitate your operations, you can recruit, appoint, or deploy a cleanup team under your command.

—Please select the cleanup team members you intend to recruit, appoint, or transfer. Below is a list of potential recruits, appointees, and transferees currently available…

Holy crap, recruiting, appointing, or even assembling a cleanup squad? I can do that!
Although Tang Yiping felt that this was a poisoned bait, at least it was sweet!
Griff, a member of the terrorist elimination team, nailed "Crossroads Sheep" to death with a single shot, which seems pretty impressive. Even though the elimination team is one level lower than them, they must be quite strong.

The beings within that tiny bubble space must be quite weak compared to them.

For example, things like the "master copy".

With them around, why would I need to risk my life?
Why don't I just order him to destroy that [master version] on the other side?
I can do it, I really can!
Just then, another line of slightly different text popped up:

—(Please select the cleanup team members you intend to recruit, appoint, or transfer. Below is a list of currently available potential recruits, appointees, and transferable personnel/crossed out) New system port discovered, currently being cracked…

What the hell!

Give me back my cleanup squad recruitment page!
Hurry up and finish cracking it for me!
You weak system!

Tang Yiping's changing expression silenced Karon, who feared that Tang Yiping could kill him with a wave of his hand.

Tang Yiping waited for a long time, but the interface remained unchanged.

God knows how long it will take to crack the code.

Tang Yiping sighed. It seemed that Plan B for the cleanup team was out of the question.

I'll stick with Plan A then.

Tang Yiping looked up at the thick "background" and asked Karon, "Your [Gap Shadow] clan is very good at passing through the gaps in bubble spaces?"

"Yes, sir, this is the origin of the name of our clan, the Shadow Clan."

"Can you take me there?" Tang Yiping pointed to the large bubble space spore.

"Of course, sir, I guarantee it will be both good and fast!"

Although Charon didn't understand why Tang Yiping didn't go there himself, after all, what was a bubble space to an existence of the level of the terrorist elimination team? Something that could be easily punctured.

But he soon understood.

It's better to become clothing than to be erased!

He gritted his teeth, made a decision, and took the initiative to surrender to Tang Yiping:
— [The Survival Guide for the Weak] User [CharonK55078192F3Y] wishes to become your follower and accept your enslavement.

—【Survival Guide for the Weak】User【CharonK55078192F3Y】is willing to become your【clothing to cover your body】and accept your modification. Would you like to modify it into 【The Hermit's Cloak - Charon】?
Two notifications popped up in front of Tang Yiping.

Charon looked at Tang Yiping: "My lord, please have mercy..."

Tang Yiping: "..."

No, why are you looking like you're waiting to be favored?
I have absolutely no interest in a piece of junk plastic like you!

However, he said one thing but did another, and immediately clicked "confirm".

—User [CharonK55078192F3Y] becomes your follower

—You have crafted your follower [Charon K55078192F3Y] into [The Hermit's Cloak - Charon]

Tang Yiping felt a sharp pain in his teeth when he saw this message.

This "Survival Guide for the Weak" is truly inhuman!

(End of this chapter)