I created a safe zone in the nightmare world.

An extraordinary day begins with asking the supervisor for leave.

Shi An had considered whether he should just resign and be done with it.

Unfortunately, looking at his meager savings, he had no choice but to succumb to reality.

Shi An didn't know how difficult the living conditions of those who had fallen into dreams were, but he roughly knew how difficult it was to get by in this society without money.

Let's wait until the safe zone is fully operational before making any moves.

As the middle-aged man once said, the nightmare world changed his fate, and there must be something to be gained there.

"But before that, I must investigate and learn more about the Nightmare World, the Dream Fallers, and Cursed Dream Objects, which will help in the management of the Safe Zone."

"and……"

Safe zones, nightmares, middle-aged people—these are all things that only appear in my dreams.

Although Shi An had long believed that her dream was unusual, and that the nightmare world was far more complex than a dream, but...

"More evidence is needed."

"Nightmares are dangerous, but what about reality? Is the peace in reality just an illusion?"

He recalled his life over the past twenty years, which had been ordinary and peaceful. He couldn't find anything amiss. He tried to recall the strange and bizarre rumors and gossip, but still couldn't find anything.

The nightmare that Hagi Lu spoke of was the most bizarre rumor he had heard in over twenty years.

Moreover, based on last night's verification, this rumor is very likely true.

"Wait a minute, since Lao He's disappearance is related to nightmares, then... Hajiru said he also had nightmares, does that mean Hajiru is going to be in trouble?"

Thinking of this, Shi An frowned and immediately picked up his phone to call his old friend Lu Fan.

"beep--"

"beep--"

"beep--"

The ringing of the phone, indicating it was waiting to be connected, echoed somewhat jarringly in the quiet rented room.

Shi An's heart sank. Could something really have happened?

If Lao Lu has already been marked by nightmares, then the sleep he had last night will definitely be a nightmare!

Although Lao He went missing after experiencing several nightmares, the middle-aged man also said that the initial nightmares would last for a while.

But what if?

Just as Shi An was about to make the trip himself, the call finally went through.

"Hey, Hakian? What are you doing so early?"

Lu Fan seemed to harbor some resentment at being woken up.

Shi An: "???"

It's getting late, isn't it? Is this guy skipping work again?

That's not the point.

He asked, "You didn't have that nightmare you mentioned last night, did you?"

Lu Fan: "Huh? Oh? You mean the nightmare I mentioned yesterday? You're right, I must have been paranoid. I had a nightmare for no reason the day before yesterday, but it's been fine since I talked to you about it yesterday. I slept like a log."

"As for Lao He's matter, the nightmare is definitely a rumor. I guess Lao He encountered something in real life. Let's wait and see the investigation results."

"Oh, okay, then that's fine. Go back to sleep."

Shi An hung up the phone with Hajiru and stroked his chin in thought.

It seems that Lao Lu wasn't plagued by nightmares.

Although those who fall into dreams possess superhuman strength, according to the middle-aged man, they are still an unfortunate group who frequently encounter misfortune and are prone to disappearance or tragic death if they are not careful.

It's a good thing that you don't fall into a dream.

he thinks.

At that moment, on the other end of the phone, Lu Fan hung up, his expression complex.

He wasn't lying in bed at all; instead, he was wearing a futuristic combat suit and goggles.

He looked somewhat tired, but also excited and worried.

Excitement stems from experience and strength, while worry arises from concerns about the future.

He looked at the young man sitting on the opposite sofa and said, "Is this alright with me? Can you really not reveal even the slightest bit about the nightmare? My friend here is definitely not a blabbermouth."

The young man said helplessly, "Brother Lu, you have to understand one thing: knowing about nightmares and understanding nightmares is definitely not a good thing for ordinary people. Besides, blocking all information about nightmares is also stipulated by higher authorities to maintain social stability."

Lu Fan actually understood, which is why he said that on the phone.

Of course, he didn't trust the guy in front of him, even though the young man came from the official countermeasures bureau. Lu Fan trusted his own sister.

He never expected that his older sister was also a Dream Faller, and even a high-ranking member of the Countermeasures Bureau.

It's outrageous!

Those who fall into dreams can possess extraordinary powers through the artifacts used to inflict dreams. He and Hajian had made a promise to each other that they would not forget each other if they became rich and powerful, and of course he had not forgotten his old friend Hajian about these extraordinary powers.

just,

"Leaving aside the fact that nightmares are a random event, everyone says that those who suffer from nightmares are unfortunate people."

"The extraordinary power emanating from artifacts used for dream manipulation also comes at a price."

In conclusion, being a dreamer is not a good profession, and it's a shame that nightmares are actually a good thing for Hakian.

Lu Fan felt a little regretful that he couldn't let his good brother embark on an extraordinary journey with him.

This was definitely not because he wanted to show off his newly acquired extraordinary power in front of his own brothers.

……

After hanging up Haki Lu's call in the rented room, Shi An was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

The safe zone is being upgraded; the Dreamland is temporarily inaccessible.

Going to work? I've already taken leave; there's absolutely no way I'm going back to work.

"Let's go check out where Lao He lives."

"Haki Lu's nightmare was just a false alarm, but Lao He's disappearance is very likely related to the nightmare."

Shi An naturally knew where Lao He lived; the group of them had just had a get-together two weeks ago.

Unexpectedly, Lao He disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

He didn't know whether the future or an accident would come first.

Shi An sighed deeply.

After breakfast, he hopped on his electric scooter, which could reach speeds of up to 25 km/h, and sped off to Lao He's place.

"Happiness Apartment, Building 4, Room 1404"

Shi An found the landlord, identified himself as Lao He's classmate, and showed him a group photo of several people on his phone as proof.

The landlady didn't make things difficult and took out her key to open the door.

She sighed, "How could Xiao He just disappear like that?"

Shi An asked, "Has the police come to investigate?"

Landlord: "I've been here, but Xiao He's disappearance was so abrupt. The room is clean and there aren't any clues. Hey, young man, do you think Xiao He might have gone back to his hometown?"

But there was no sign of him packing up and leaving in Lao He's room.

However, there are many possibilities for disappearance. Logically, either they were murdered or they had an accident while going to some remote place.

If Shi An hadn't known that Lao He had a nightmare and was aware of the information about people who suffer from nightmares, he wouldn't have imagined that Lao He had disappeared because of a nightmare.

"Speaking of which, what about Lao He's family? I remember Lao He's parents are still alive, and he has a younger sister who is in college, but it seems his family hasn't come looking for him?"

Shi An's relationship with Lao He wasn't as close as his relationship with Haji Lu, but they were still quite familiar with each other, and Shi An had heard Lao He talk about his family situation many times.

Shi An still remembers that Lao He's hometown is...

It is in...

"Where was it again?"

He should know, but he just can't remember it right now.

My brain seems to be stuck, and I just can't think of anything.

It is true that brain degeneration can occasionally occur after the college entrance examination.

If you can't think of it, then don't think about it; it's not an important thing.

Unable to find any clues from Lao He, Shi An quickly left, riding his electric scooter to the riverside park, where he wandered aimlessly along the human-shaped boardwalk.

He looked around.

There were many visitors in the park. Elderly people were practicing Tai Chi, a couple of dogs walked by hand in hand, and children were chasing and playing.

The land is beautiful and the country is prosperous and the people are at peace.

But most people are unaware that beneath this peaceful daily life lies a nightmare of terror.

"Those who are ignorant will not be afraid; perhaps that is a kind of happiness."

However, if Shi An were to choose, he would choose to face it head-on.

Besides, now that he's in charge of the safe zone, he no longer has the option of retreating or running away.

The safe zone is still being upgraded.

The upgrade will likely bring significant changes, and the number of visitors will inevitably increase, which will keep me quite busy.

The peaceful, ordinary daily life we ​​have now is precious, and Shi An cherishes it.

"I hope that the peace and ordinariness of the real world can continue forever."

Shi An gazed at the shimmering river and murmured softly.

At that moment, a line appeared in his mind, and that line suddenly snapped.

A scene unfolded before Shi An's eyes.