I’m Really Scared
Chapter 158: Another Me in the World

Needing a large amount of bandages might be understandable, but why so much disinfectant? Even if the Special Security Group's disinfectant had improved formulas and exceptional disinfection effects, it was still just disinfectant. Was it to drown someone?

Despite his confusion, the logistics officer at the base eventually agreed to provide Guan Shan with "a carload of bandages and disinfectant."

He even seriously asked about the specifications of the car, whether it was to be fully packed or just filled in the trunk.

Guan Shan actually thought about it for a moment and decided to buy an off-road vehicle first and then just load it up.

He wasn't yet sure if "a carload of bandages and disinfectant" could be recognized by the simulator as a single independent item.

Only items recognized as equipment by the simulator during a simulation could be put into the inventory; ordinary items couldn't be stored. Guan Shan admitted there was an element of gambling in this operation.

However, even if it didn't work, the separate bandages and disinfectant would still be useful.

Since there was no limit to the amount of health recovery in the simulator, having many 20% and 10% recovery items would provide a significant sense of security.

The logistics officer mentioned that they didn't have that much stock on hand, even though bandages and disinfectant were common items. They didn't keep large quantities because injuries among Espers either didn't happen often or, when they did, required immediate and significant medical attention rather than basic first aid supplies.

Nevertheless, the logistics team would fulfill the request as permitted.

Guan Shan returned to his room, packed his things, and then lay down on his bed to check the simulation's settlement screen.

【Simulation Ended: White Valentine's Day】

【Final Boss Defeated: 1/1 (Rating ↑↑↑)】

【NPCs Protected: 17/17 (Rating ↑)】

【Items Obtained: Skill Book [Shadow Clone] x1, Experience Book [Battle-Hardened] x1, White Chocolate x1, Whetstone x1 (Bonus)】

【Rating: Transcendent (Eligible for Bonus Items)】

【Rewards: Game Coins x30000, Skill Points x1】

【Achievement Unlocked: Bounty Hunter (Cumulative 150000 Game Coins Earned)】

【Achievement Reward: Free Selection of One Item from Store】

【All rewards have been issued to the inventory, please check】

【Settlement Complete. Please wait patiently for the next simulation】

"Although this was the strongest enemy I've faced so far, the rewards are still pretty average... Probably because Sun Han helped a lot."

Guan Shan pondered, "The simulator doesn't explicitly state this, but rewards seem to be reduced when NPCs deal significant damage."

"Even so, it's not much different from the last time. If only I could get the full rewards... never mind, my current strength doesn't allow it."

The best reward from this time was probably the free selection from the store granted by the [Bounty Hunter] achievement. However, he didn't lack money, and the store hadn't unlocked the next tier, so he had no desire to shop.

"Let's look at the other rewards."

Guan Shan was most concerned about the new skill he obtained.

【Skill: Shadow Clone (Unlearned)】

【Type: Active】

【Cooldown: Seven Days】

【Effect: Creates a shadow clone with half the attributes of the original, equipped with two skill slots and two equipment slots; cooldown starts after the shadow clone dies.】

【Description: Another me in the world... though only half.】

"Only half? Sounds like some kind of horror story."

Guan Shan chuckled. Although the clone only had half his attributes, given his current high level, even half was still quite substantial.

Especially since this simulation had awarded him 50,000 experience points from Huo Ni's clone, allowing him to level up.

His current attributes were:

【Level: 16】

【Experience: 4962/70000】

【Health: 8079】

Though the simulator didn't provide detailed stats, Guan Shan had tested himself in the base's training area during his idle time. His strength now rivaled top C-level pure physical-class Espers. In close combat, a single punch could severely injure any B-level or lower non-physical-class Esper.

Even halved, his clone would be on par with a regular C-level physical-class Esper, and the clone could equip skills and gear, making it even stronger.

"After learning [Shadow Clone], I'll unequip [Soul Burning Whistle] and give it to the clone, along with [Strange Marking] and [Soul Capture Bell], making it a ghost-specific specialist. This will free up my inventory and make things less chaotic."

Guan Shan stroked his chin, thinking, "I need to experiment to see how this works... Luckily, the cooldown only starts after the clone dies, which gives me plenty of time to test."

Additionally, there was a new item he hadn't seen before.

【Experience Book [Battle-Hardened]】

【Effect: Grant the designated target all of the user's combat experience and skills.】

【Description: At this moment, you are not fighting alone!】

This experience book wasn't a typical pay-to-win item that directly increased experience points. Instead, it enhanced combat experience and skills, or soft power.

"Speaking of which, up until now, I've been relying on auto-aim for shooting and rolling around for melee... In summary, my fighting style is haphazard and emotional, with no real techniques."

Guan Shan laughed dryly. But in a horror game, was technique even necessary?

Wasn't it all about either being chased by monsters or chasing them?

Once caught, either the monster died, or he did. There was no second option.

"This is useful, but how much it helps depends on whether I can find a reliable target."

As for whom to choose, Guan Shan thought he could ask Xia Lei, the instructor, when he returned to Hangzhou. Xia Lei would know many strong Espers in combat.

"Let's see the other consumables."

He continued browsing through his inventory. "The effect of [White Chocolate] is... forcing the recipient to accept it?!"

He twitched his lips. "What kind of weird function is that?"

"Wait," Guan Shan realized, "I can use this to interrupt the enemy's skills or actions, buying myself a chance to survive!"

Guan Shan felt very clever.

Lastly, the item [Whetstone].

【Whetstone】

【Effect: Adds the [Sharpness] attribute to the Demon Blade, ignoring defenses and causing true damage.】

This meant that if he encountered another telekinetic Esper like Luo Yi, their protective measures would be ineffective, and they'd have to endure the damage physically.

If the attribute evolved further, it would become [Sever], which could cut through all physical objects.

"Who knows where to find a second [Whetstone]. For now, let's test [Shadow Clone]."

Guan Shan shook his head, unequipped [Soul Burning Whistle], which turned into a temporary skill book, and used 1 skill point to learn [Shadow Clone].

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