Hospital 444
Chapter 458 - 38: The Long Night (12)

Chapter 458: Chapter 38: The Long Night (12)

Black cat???

Upon hearing these words, Dai Lin quickly activated the Devil’s Eye, trying to see through what was behind him!

But...

He didn’t see any black cat at all.

Why would there be a black cat?

Why would there be...

After all, hadn’t this place become the 666 Hospital? And according to the hospital’s duty regulations, there was no mention of black cats! If that was the case, then why...

Dai Lin gradually realized that treating this place like the 666 Hospital might have been a mistake.

Could it be that this place was in a crevice space between 444 and 666?

"This hospital prohibits both patients and doctors from bringing pets inside. Even the ingredients in the cafeteria are fully prepared cooked meals directly provided by the hospital, with no living creatures involved," Mei Ge started to get nervous, "And at this very moment, a black cat, such an unlucky animal, appears?"

Mo Meige particularly despised cats, not to mention black cats. This point was the complete opposite of George who liked cats. Therefore, she was especially sensitive to cats and could spot a black cat clearly even in the dark corridors outside.

"How could this be..."

While Dai Lin was contemplating his next move, suddenly, Mei Ge grabbed Dai Lin’s arm.

"Your reaction, it’s not right."

"Not right?"

"You turned your head and didn’t see a black cat, then there was an obvious change in your eyes, clearly, you were using the power of your eyes to search for the black cat. However, you didn’t question where the black cat went, nor did you suspect me of lying to you. That means, you believe there is a certain legitimacy to the appearance of a black cat here. At least, that’s what you think, right?"

"You’re thinking too much," Dai Lin said coldly, shaking off Mei Ge’s hand, "I didn’t mean that."

"Is that so? I don’t think so..."

Mei Ge knew, Dai Lin was hiding something from her!

However, she overlooked one thing: she was no match for Dai Lin at all. Not understanding the situation and wanting to show off was a major flaw of Mei Ge’s. This sort of ostentatious trait was also a significant reason for her downfall to this point.

Dai Lin sneered and pushed her away, saying, "I don’t need to explain myself to you. Now, let’s go on patrol... you go in front."

"I’m a woman, and you’re asking me to lead?"

"Do you think arguing feminism with me will be of any use?" Dai Lin pointed to the corridor outside the duty room and said, "Besides, Paranormal Doctors have never made distinctions between men and women."

Mei Ge realized that it was meaningless to back down now.

If reasoning and pleading made no difference, then she didn’t want to show a pleasant face to Dai Lin anymore.

"We walk side by side," Mei Ge’s face turned cold in an instant, "You are better than me, that’s a fact. But I also want to survive. You’re the Paranormal Doctor, so let me put it to you this way: if I fight with you now, and later go out to fight with ghosts, which option is more worth it?"

Dai Lin didn’t expect this woman to be so impervious to persuasion.

His left eye stared coldly at her, ready to make her understand that he was not joking around with her.

"Listen carefully to me... "

Mei Ge felt as if her soul was overwhelmed by an immense intimidation.

She knew, the Nightmare Bug couldn’t confront the man in front of her. A big flaw of the Devil’s Cursed Object was— it was completely ineffective against Paranormal Doctors.

But even so, she still refused to relent; she looked at Dai Lin defiantly and said, "If you’re capable, kill me now. Once I’m dead, I’ll become a ghost right away. Then, do you think it will be me who wins, or you?"

Hearing these words, Dai Lin had to admit, she was telling the truth.

If she were really dead and turned into a ghost...

Who would be stronger or weaker, that would indeed be a problem.

"Either kill me," Mei Ge refused to bow her head in front of Dai Lin, even when completely overpowered, "or, agree to walk beside me. Why should I scout ahead for you?"

Apart from Uncle Kafka, Mei Ge was never willing to lay down her life for anyone.

And now, Uncle Kafka had died.

So...

"I absolutely will not take the risk of losing my life for anyone other than myself." At this moment, the soul torment Mei Ge endured was already very intense; however, she still managed to keep her head up while looking at Dai Lin, "Ever since I knew that ghosts existed in this world, I haven’t cared so much about life and death. I, of course, want to be alive, but if push comes to shove, I wouldn’t mind being a ghost. If I die, I swear, I will drag you to hell."

Mei Ge had been bullied and humiliated too many times since she was young. But like before, she never bowed her head to anyone.

In her heart, she swore that if she had the chance, she would definitely kill the man in front of her. Her character was such that she might not offend others if they did not offend her, but if they did, she would definitely slay them!

Of course, Dai Lin was unaware of Mei Ge’s inner thoughts; he ultimately couldn’t bring himself to kill her.

After all, there was no feud or hatred between them. He was a doctor, and a reasonable counterattack goes without saying, but he would never intentionally kill someone.

"Walk side by side," Dai Lin retracted the intimidation of Mei Ge’s soul with his left eye, "That’s my bottom line."

"All right," she agreed.

Mei Ge finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, she began calculating in her heart how she would use the Devil in the mortuary to kill the man standing before her.

He was very powerful, but there was no invincible Paranormal Doctor. Doctors, when facing ghosts, were naturally at a disadvantage. Moreover, this was the mortuary, the most dangerous place for a Paranormal Doctor.

The two walked side by side out of the duty room and came outside.

Dai Lin asked, "Where has the black cat gone?"

"This way." She pointed in one direction, "You still won’t tell me what the black cat represents?"

"Just follow me and participate in the operation. Whatever I do, you do the same, and that will be fine."

The black cat...

Is this place 444 or 666?

Both morgues had very similar arrangements.

Dai Lin was reminded of a game he and Luo Ren used to play during high school, "Silent Hill." In that game, there was a so-called "Outer World" and "Netherworld," just like the word "dimension" mentioned by Milan.

In the game, the Outer World closely resembled the real world, but still, monsters emerged from human subconsciousness. The Netherworld, while appearing similar to the Outer World, would turn into a terrifying world teeming with monsters and malevolent spirits.

Hospital 444 was like the Outer World, Hospital 666 was like the Netherworld.

This hospital seemed closer to the real hell. And both morgues seemed to be more closely connected than usual areas.

So...

Dai Lin asked himself, why had he entered Hospital 666?

Was it because he received the "Gift of Flesh"?

Was it because Milan was with him?

Or is it...

Is this phenomenon inevitably caused by the bodies that have been dead for over 24 hours being sent to the morgue?