I’m Really Scared
Chapter 170: The Villain's Speech

"Level 35..."

"Based on past experiences, levels 1 to 10 correspond to D-level and below, levels 10 to 20 correspond to C-level, and starting at level 20 is B-level. So, A-level would be from level 30 to 40—he really is 'Drone Bee One!'"

Guan Shan, using the [Secret Behind the Door] to hide outside the shrine, took a deep breath, not daring to act rashly.

This was a genuine A-level Esper. Even though he appeared to be alone, as a "Brain Domain Developer" Esper, he must have numerous tricks up his sleeve and wouldn't have come here unprepared.

Moreover, the fact that this guy had a total health of fifty thousand was an abnormal number for someone whose strength lay in intelligence.

This indicated that he had certainly modified his body.

This was entirely reasonable. After all, the person before him was the top scientist who invented the "Ascension Candy." According to the information Guan Shan obtained from Lin Shuman, even the Special Security Group did not want him dead but instead hoped to use him to continue his research.

From the simulator's depiction, it seemed he was the type of mad scientist who replaced his body parts with mechanical components.

"Wait... mechanical?"

Guan Shan narrowed his eyes, suddenly recalling a long-forgotten item in his backpack—

[Electromagnetic Pulse Disruptor]

[Effect: Causes shockwave damage and disables electronic devices within a fifty-meter radius.]

[Description: Is using EMP on a cyborg considered murder?]

That's right, EMP!

Guan Shan immediately took out the three EMP grenades from his backpack.

"Although I'm not sure if this guy's mechanical components are driven by electromagnetism... I have to take a chance. If it can disable his parts, even just weakening him a bit will be a success!"

Guan Shan patiently waited.

Meanwhile, "Drone Bee One" was still trying to lure Guan Shan out. Unfortunately, although Guan Shan felt sorry and angry for those children, the simulator had already marked them as monsters, meaning they were beyond saving.

Not only would Guan Shan not come out, but he also saw this as an excellent opportunity.

"Drone Bee One" must have mistakenly believed that Guan Shan hadn't arrived, making this the moment he would be most relaxed and the best time to launch a surprise attack.

After waiting for a while, the old man indeed showed a moment of doubt and involuntary relaxation.

"Now!"

Guan Shan threw the three grenades consecutively, as if tossing Poké Balls.

The grenades exploded instantly, creating a massive arc of electricity centered on the explosion point. These arcs, white like lightning, spread out with a roar, illuminating the entire shrine.

Even at the doorway, Guan Shan could feel his body hair stand on end, his scalp tingling, and a strong numbness spreading from his skin inward, as if passing through a dense electric net.

Judging by his tense muscles, the current must have been quite painful...

At the explosion's center, the "mechanical zombie" screamed in agony as electricity surged through him, black smoke rising from damaged components.

His health bar dropped by about one-tenth instantly, with added "Slowed" and "Spasming" status effects.

"Five thousand damage from three grenades?"

"Is this really an EMP? Since when did EMPs work like thunder strikes... As expected, anything from the simulator is top-notch!"

Guan Shan marveled at the terrifying power while quickly rolling out from behind the door, drawing the Demon Blade, and charging forward.

The maximum level [Gravity Control] now allowed for astonishing speed, enabling Guan Shan to appear behind the mechanical zombie in a flash.

In his view, the mechanical zombie had two critical weaknesses: the heart and the brain.

Guan Shan didn't use a gun because a high-level "Brain Domain Developer" might possess some telekinetic abilities.

Having suffered from telekinesis at the fake Luo Yi's place, he wasn't about to use a Glock against "Drone Bee One."

Guan Shan aimed the blade at the zombie's head and slashed down!

"Clang!"

The blade easily cut through the outer skin but hit metal inside. If not for the Demon Blade's durability, an ordinary blade would have chipped.

The Demon Blade left a groove in the zombie's skull.

The recoil made Guan Shan's hand go numb, so he quickly withdrew the blade.

"Roar—"

The mechanical zombie suddenly twisted its head 180 degrees, revealing a rotten face crawling with maggots, its impact as shocking as the servant's face earlier.

As Guan Shan recoiled in surprise, he noticed a bright white light in the zombie's gaping mouth.

A closer look revealed a tiny cannon barrel, gathering unstable white energy, ready to fire!

The simulator's prompt appeared in real-time.

[Miniature Plasma Cannon]

[Effect: You know what it does.]

[Description: A villain who can't make speeches isn't a good villain.]

True speech cannon!

"What the heck! What kind of black tech is this? What year is it, and you can fit a plasma cannon in your mouth?!"

Guan Shan was startled and instinctively tried to dodge but then realized something.

"A plasma cannon is an electronic device, and those grenades weren't thrown for nothing. It should be disabled!"

Guan Shan quickly understood, "Damn it, this guy is trying to trick me!"

The next moment, the zombie raised its hand, revealing another cannon barrel in its palm.

[Miniature Air Cannon]

[Effect: Propels air at supersonic speed, generating massive impact, causing 3000 to 5000 damage.]

[Description: Even air can kill.]

Guan Shan had only eight thousand health. A critical hit from this cannon could leave him seriously injured or dead!

Guan Shan abruptly halted his roll and raised his hand, shifting the zombie's wrist upward by thirty centimeters.

"Boom!"

An invisible force exploded, shattering the roof and rafters above, sending debris and dust raining down.

Even though he was close, Guan Shan felt his chest tighten, as if he had been hit with a sledgehammer.

Had he faced the cannon directly, his internal organs would have shattered.

However, the zombie remained stable, barely shaken by the recoil.

But the EMP's effect and the previous shock had left the zombie momentarily stuck.

"I need to destroy his weapons first!" Guan Shan thought quickly and dashed out of the shrine under the cover of dust.

"Gravity, downwards!"

Once outside, Guan Shan raised his arm and swung it down.

"Boom!"

The entire shrine seemed to be struck by an invisible giant fist, collapsing inward and burying the mechanical zombie and the puppets underneath.

Meanwhile, the commotion woke the villagers of Baihe Village, who started turning on their lights.

"The shrine... the shrine collapsed?!"

"What happened?"

"Bee God, bless us! Bee God, bless us!"

"Is that someone over there?!"

Guan Shan thought for a second, seeing the NPCs gathering, and decided, "Head to the sinkhole! The methane there can be used!"

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