I’m Really Scared
Chapter 197: Your Health Bar is Leaking!

“Is he the owner of the stuff in this warehouse? He doesn’t seem special at all…”

Qiao Bei had been quietly observing for half an hour, yet Guan Shan had not left the warehouse. Qiao Bei couldn’t help but mutter to himself, “Is he planning to live in there? Wasn’t there only a few shelves and some weird items inside?”

Qiao Bei had sent a photo he took of Guan Shan to the "Free Logistics Group 4"—a group established in a special chat channel for Espers.

The members responsible for intelligence in the group were supposed to investigate this guy's identity, and Qiao Bei was waiting for new instructions.

“Finally!”

Qiao Bei’s eyes lit up as he saw the new message in the group.

【Intelligence Service 1】: Found him. This guy's name is Guan Shan, a C-rank Esper recently recruited by the Special Security Group's Youhao Team in October. He’s nicknamed ‘Demon God’ and is a rare dual-type Esper with spatial and physical abilities. He is known for his ruthless and brutal methods. I’ll send a file with more details shortly.

【Transport 3】: No way, Special Security Group? Are you sure? The warehouse has almost 20 dead bodies!

【Intelligence Service 2】: He’s an external member and has close ties with “Celestial” Xia Lei.

【Intelligence Service 1】: You’re too naive, 3. Look at the file. Guan Shan’s first record with the Special Security Group already had 20 deaths!

【Transport 3】: …Apologies for the disturbance.

【Transport 1】: Xia Lei? When did he start tolerating people with such personalities? It seems his severe injury and retirement have greatly affected him.

【Transport 2】: What do we do now? Should we still go after that Panspirit Object?

【Transport 1】: Yes! We’ve already lost half our team in that warehouse. If we can’t retrieve that Panspirit Object, we can’t answer to our superiors.

【Transport 3】: But how do we get it? That unknown Panspirit Object is lethal, and its limits are unknown…

【Transport 1】: It needs specific conditions to activate. From the footage, I’ve analyzed that it has to be in the box to work. Every time, the monster appears after the box is closed. Stopping it is simple.

As for Guan Shan, I’ll handle him. If he’s a formidable opponent, this might be the opportunity I need to break through to B-rank.

【Transport 3】: So that’s it… With the boss personally taking action, we’re sure to succeed this time.

【Transport 1】: 2, keep an eye on Guan Shan’s movements and report constantly. I’ll apply for the use of the ‘Blood Parasite’ as insurance.

【Transport 2】: Understood!

【Transport 2】 was Qiao Bei. He admired his boss’s meticulous and cautious approach.

But this seemingly ordinary young man having the notorious title of "Demon God" and the number of lives he had taken indeed shocked Qiao Bei.

Qiao Bei and his group belonged to "Free Logistics," a logistical organization walking the line between legal and illegal activities, deeply connected to the black market. Unlike pure criminal organizations like “Death Hive,” they dealt in transporting goods, regardless of origin, often using illicit means to acquire them.

For instance, the unknown Panspirit Object in the warehouse.

However, the current mess wasn’t due to their theft; it began with the disappearance of a few thieves, followed by an Esper sent to investigate also disappearing.

They only wanted to find their missing Esper and became greedy for the box and crystal. Who would have known that closing the box meant death?

But now, someone had to take responsibility for this mistake.

If not them, then it would have to be Guan Shan, who caused all this!

Qiao Bei’s ability was C-rank “Plantman.” He could control plants and, when in an area with more than three kinds of plants, could completely merge with them to become invisible.

He waited quietly in place until the next evening when the operation message finally came.

Qiao Bei, feeling drowsy, shook himself awake, brushing the snow off his head and shoulders.

【Transport 3】: I’ve created chaos in Hangcheng North. It should delay the main force of the Youhao Team for an hour.

【Transport 1】: I’m at the location. Report, 2!

【Transport 2】: He’s been in the warehouse all this time without moving. There are no ambushes nearby, and he’s alone.

【Transport 1】: Good. After we start, circle to the side of the warehouse, sneak up, and control him. Always keep an eye on the Panspirit Object.

Qiao Bei, familiar with this tactic, adjusted his state with deep breaths and moved along the green belt towards the warehouse.

Meanwhile, 【Transport 1】 Bian Xingyun arrived at the warehouse entrance.

She wore a black tight combat suit, highlighting her muscle lines, and her face was covered with a metal mask, revealing only her eyes.

A mixed metal chain whip hung at her waist, exuding arrogance.

“Hey, what are you doing here? Dressed like that, get away from my warehouse!”

The landlord Zhang approached with a frown, shouting loudly.

In reality, Zhang had checked the warehouse before but just casually looked around. He felt something was off but didn’t think much of it.

But as days passed, his unease grew, fearing the tenant was up to something illegal in the warehouse, so he came to probe.

Unexpectedly, he found a suspicious person, dressed like a cosplayer, standing in front of the warehouse.

Zhang angrily approached, and Bian Xingyun glanced at him, smirking.

Perfect… She could use this mortal to knock on the door.

"Swish!"

A flash of white light like lightning, Bian Xingyun had already drawn her whip, striking at the middle-aged man!

Without hesitation, extremely ruthless!

The whip cut through the air with a terrifying crack. Given the metal weight, it would be fatal if it hit.

"Clang!"

Metal clashed, sparks flew!

The whip tangled with a long blade, its momentum straightened by force.

Zhang was stunned, trembling, stumbling back a step, almost falling. "This, this..."

In front of him stood Guan Shan, holding the Demon Blade.

Guan Shan squinted at the woman. "Are you here for those who died?"

"Die..." Zhang's pupils dilated, covering his mouth in fear, running backward and screaming, "Help, help!"

Bian Xingyun shook her head. "For the thing that killed them."

Guan Shan shrugged. "Sorry, it's gone."

Bian Xingyun looked through the warehouse door, seeing the skeletal phantom inside. "No problem, you seem to have other items that can substitute."

"We're not 'Death Hive.' As long as you're willing to hand them over..."

Before she finished, Guan Shan sighed. "You’ve already planned to kill me, so no need for the pretense."

Before you finish your words, the simulator has already activated...

Qiao Bei, about to make his move, suddenly felt a chill behind him. Turning around, he saw a smoky black figure.

The shadow held a crowbar!

"Sorry, your health bar is leaking!"