I’m Really Scared
Chapter 157: Supplies

"Confirmed her identity?"

"Yes, confirmed."

Sun Han sat next to Guan Shan, her expression heavy as she stared ahead.

They were currently in the base's medical department. Not far in front of them was the strictly sealed-off body of Qi Xingyu.

She had died of dehydration, with no other injuries on her body. However, her muscles were severely strained, indicating that she had been running for a long time in an extremely dry environment.

Additionally, large amounts of starch residues, possibly from food like buns, were found in her stomach.

Based on Guan Shan's description, it was easy to imagine that in a confined, dark space, Qi Xingyu had wandered around like a headless chicken. The space's owner had "considerately" provided her with food.

Initially, she would have refused to eat, but after several days of extreme hunger, she eventually chose to consume the food.

Without any water intake, the food acted like a poison, leading her to a painful death.

The horror of this experience could only be truly understood by Qi Xingyu herself.

White Night was circling the body, occasionally touching his chin or muttering to himself, seemingly driven by his detective instincts or a strong sense of justice, trying to figure out who was responsible.

However, judging by his deeply furrowed brows, he didn't have any leads.

Sun Han said, "The support team has fully examined the area. Not a trace of energy was left behind. To achieve this, the culprit must be at least an A-level Esper, if not higher. But when did Xingyu ever offend an Esper of that level?"

Just as ordinary Special Security Group members couldn't know who, where, or what the Heaven Squad members were doing, they had almost no interaction with high-level Espers.

Moreover, the information about these people wasn't public, so even if they wanted to investigate who it was, they had no way to start.

Not to mention, even if they found out, it wouldn't help...

Sun Han clenched her fists and sighed. "Another unsolved case."

But she could guess the most likely reason. Qi Xingyu had a habit of misusing her abilities in private. Although her abilities were not highly dangerous, they could easily provoke hatred.

A crime not deserving death? Who cares.

Esper criminals who wanted to kill didn't even need a reason. Such incidents were far too common...

Guan Shan asked, "Another one?"

Sun Han looked at him. "You've only been with the Special Security Group for a month, right? In your view, what are Espers like? Good or bad?"

Guan Shan thought for a moment and said, "A mix of both... But it seems there are far more bad ones than good ones. Even in the Special Security Group's ranks, at least a quarter are criminals who joined to survive."

He shrugged. "I guess many people find me scary too."

"Indeed." Sun Han smiled. "You have a clear understanding. Espers are inherently different, existing outside, or even beyond, society."

"Xia Lei probably didn't tell you this, but the Special Security Group has a Central Command Department, and the Heaven Squad is directly under them. Their actions are only accountable to the Central Command. Their file codes start with 'Boundary' instead of 'Human World.'"

"That's the privilege of A-level Espers."

Sun Han's eyes darkened as she spoke in a low voice. "Laws and morals no longer bind them. Only greater power, or strength, can make them obey."

"In this context, as long as they follow orders, what can't they do? Generally, they just choose not to."

"If even the Special Security Group has to treat them this way, what about A-level criminals like Huo Ni... Killing is just a trivial matter to them."

Guan Shan's jaw dropped, shocked. "Are A-level Espers really that powerful?"

Sun Han changed the topic and asked, "Actually, Youhao Team was the strongest among our three groups before. They had three B-level and one nearly A-level Esper. Do you know why they ended up like this? Even Xia Lei was recently assigned."

Before Guan Shan could respond, she answered herself, "Because a year ago, Youhao Team took on a mission, initially thinking it was a regular B-level Esper. But as the investigation progressed, they found themselves facing an A-level."

"And the result of that mission was—"

"Total annihilation."

Sun Han sighed. "The world of Espers is unreasonable. Even our team has replaced about two-thirds of its members since I joined. It's best to get used to it early."

Guan Shan: "..."

He felt increasingly uneasy.

Wasn't Huo Ni already targeting him?

Sun Han saw his expression and guessed what he was thinking, comforting him. "You don't need to worry yet. Huo Ni sees you as a potential Nirvana practitioner to convert. According to 'The Church of Unity's' process, he'll try to brainwash and recruit you first, then use force if that fails."

"He might even protect you during this period."

Guan Shan felt no comfort. He'd seen the methods of 'The Church of Unity' firsthand with Qin Deguang.

Sun Han added, "By the way, Huo Ni mentioned 'Death Hive' might come for you. Be careful."

Guan Shan recalled the final words of the paper man, asking Sun Han if there was any other content.

"Fallen leaves return to their roots, the lost return home, fleeting youth, gone like the flow?"

Guan Shan frowned. "What's he trying to say with all this mystical talk?"

Sun Han patted his shoulder. "Cultists use vague language to confuse you. Now that Xingyu has been found, you're cleared of suspicion. Take this time to lay low. I'll find someone to accompany you."

She then went to oversee the final arrangements for Qi Xingyu's body.

Guan Shan stood up, looking at the deformed and somewhat ugly corpse from a distance.

"A cockroach will die of poisoning and dehydration... in the dark places you can't see."

Shen Dinghua's words over the phone flashed in Guan Shan's mind, eerily similar to the scene before him.

Startled, he shook his head. What was he thinking! He was the one who mentioned cockroaches first, not Shen Dinghua.

That conversation happened for a reason, and there was nothing suspicious about it, not even a coincidence.

"I'm overthinking this. The constant threats and attempts on my life are making me paranoid. I need to stop this!"

Guan Shan took a deep breath, feeling too stifled. He needed something normal to do.

He pulled out his phone and found Li Zhiying's number.

Last time, Xiao Shen mentioned that the club president was in Liao Shen. Maybe she needed help.

Guan Shan called her, and although Li Zhiying was surprised to hear he was in Liao Shen, she gladly accepted his offer to help.

Li Zhiying gave him a location. "Get off at this intersection. The road here is tricky. I'll pick you up."

"No need to trouble you—"

"It's easier than you getting lost. Remember to bring your essentials and call me."

"Okay, thank you."

Guan Shan hung up and then asked Sun Han for authorization to find the Wuhao Team's logistics officer.

He felt he needed some supplies.

The officer was very friendly. "How can I help you?"

Guan Shan coughed, putting on his professional smile. "Do you have any emergency bandages and disinfectant from the medical supply points?"

The officer nodded. "Yes, we have plenty. How much do you need?"

They had many spares for emergencies. The medical department needed them, and sometimes Espers requested them.

Guan Shan said, "Uh... A truckload?"

The officer: "???"

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