I’m Really Scared
Chapter 41: Nuclear-powered Flashlight

【Breakthrough Mission: Edge of Hell (Not Activated)】

【Requirement: Reach Level 10; Follow the instructions to activate the designated simulation scenario at midnight, three days from now.】

【Description: He has burned out, yet hell remains out of reach.】

【*Note: The breakthrough mission is highly difficult. Please be fully prepared before attempting.】

Guan Shan had not been paying attention to it because of the three-day time limit, which meant this mission would only be available starting from midnight tomorrow.

Emmmm... Well, to be honest, there was just one day left.

"One day, and the store hasn’t unlocked any new items. The cooldown for the [Demonic Markings] skill hasn't passed yet either. What can I prepare for? Should I buy myself a coffin?"

Guan Shan looked at the mission panel and the instructions that seemed like a death sentence, feeling troubled.

The store only had a pitiful [Nuclear-powered Flashlight].

At this point, the only way to obtain more items was probably to use that [Damaged Metal Plate] to open another instance and clear it. However, the quality of the items would depend on luck.

But given the difficulty of the zombie instance, Guan Shan suspected he might die on the spot if he opened another one.

He couldn't clear the instances without a breakthrough, but he needed to clear instances to become stronger. To become stronger, he had to breakthrough, which required clearing instances...

Simulator, screw you! Do you hear me, screw you!

Guan Shan felt this damn simulator just wanted him dead.

"The space in the backpack is also getting tight..."

Guan Shan rubbed his chin and suddenly had a bright idea.

Since items could be taken out and existed outside the instances, why not leave the useless stuff at home?

After all, the items given by the simulator were virtual, only affecting him. Only his abilities were real.

He decided to place the [Obsidian Polyhedron], the box that held it, and the key to the box on the display shelf in the living room.

This black crystal, with its mineral texture, looked like some precious gemstone.

Placed in a special box, it seemed like it was being showcased for display.

"Looks quite nice."

Guan Shan was very satisfied. With this arrangement, the backpack capacity became [5/11], enough to support another instance.

Guan Shan then turned his attention to the store and decided to buy that flashlight.

He now had a whopping 10,675 game coins, so buying a 666 coin flashlight was no problem.

But this was due to accumulating three instances' worth of coins. In the past, this flashlight would have been ridiculously expensive with no value for money.

The 648 coin Newbie Survival Kit included gems like the [Crowbar] and the [Adrenaline Shot].

And this [Nuclear-powered Flashlight] dared to sell for 666!

"Where does this thing get the nerve to sell for such a price? The simulator put it in the store just to scam... cough, scam people, right?"

Guan Shan coughed. He had to clarify, he wasn't buying this because he was bored or because he was a fool.

It was because the [Zombie Siege] instance made him realize the simulator altered the surroundings more than he had expected.

Not just items and buildings, but also the weather and lighting.

Daytime could be simulated to look like night.

If it decided to simulate a completely dark environment, Guan Shan would have no choice but to surrender.

So, he bought a flashlight just in case.

Guan Shan couldn't help but grumble, "But no matter how you think about it, it's ridiculous. Even if the Newbie Kit was discounted, could this flashlight be more valuable than all the items combined?"

The flashlight's description was very simple.

【Nuclear-powered Flashlight】

【Effect: Illuminate the path ahead.】

【Description: An eternal light, the seed of civilization.】

"Ha, what nonsense."

Guan Shan was disdainful of such flashy products. No matter how grand the words, it was just a flashlight that stayed lit.

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Guan Shan fiddled with the flashlight, noting it was slightly heavier with a matte black finish, giving it a high-tech feel.

In another context, it looked like it could emit a lightsaber.

Guan Shan casually turned on the flashlight.

"Buzz—"

A low, floating buzz suddenly sounded. The subtle vibration from the wrist seemed to penetrate to the bones.

Guan Shan was stunned, feeling something was off.

He looked at the flashlight emitting a "normal" cool white light, cautiously turning it to face himself.

"The light source structure of this flashlight looks familiar..."

"Isn't this the thing in Iron Man's chest?! Damn! A flashlight made from a miniature nuclear reactor, that's the 'Nuclear-powered Flashlight'?"

Guan Shan was dumbfounded, staring at the flashlight, not knowing whether to call it "true to its name" or "terrifying."

"I get why it's more expensive than the Newbie Kit now..."

Guan Shan came to his senses and regretfully turned off the flashlight, putting it back in his backpack.

Too bad it was fake, otherwise, he could sell it and never worry about money again.

"That's it. I'll rest at home during the day to conserve energy and go do the mission at night."

Guan Shan stretched, noticing it was already dawn, and went upstairs to sleep.

He tiptoed into his room, seeing a small, curled-up figure on his bed, and couldn't help but smile.

The air conditioner hummed, blowing cool air.

Guan Shan quietly went over, planning to get a spare quilt from the wardrobe to make a floor bed.

But just as he finished, he met a pair of resentful eyes.

Guan Shan froze, "Uh... sorry, did I wake you?"

Shen Dinghua sat up, wrapped in a quilt, hugging her knees. She looked like a steamed bun, with only her puffed cheeks and two small white feet showing. Her hair was sticking up, looking wilted and tired.

She tried to muster energy, mumbling, "No... I wasn't sleeping."

Guan Shan sat cross-legged on the floor, reached out to rub Shen Dinghua's head, and sighed, "Didn't I tell you to go to bed early?"

Shen Dinghua pitifully whined, "Want Xiao Shan..."

"Want Xiao Shan to hug?"

Guan Shan finished her sentence.

Shen Dinghua nodded vigorously, looking at Guan Shan with hopeful eyes.

How could Guan Shan bear not to respond?

He hugged Shen Dinghua, tucking her quilt tighter, securing the edges, and said gently, "Don't catch a cold. Goodnight."

Then he lay back on his floor bed and closed his eyes to sleep.

Shen Dinghua: "?"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She wrapped herself into a roll and rolled off the bed, landing right on Guan Shan.

"Bang!"

Guan Shan, deceased.

——

"What?"

Tang Zhi doubted his ears. How could it be possible that the man who had killed dozens at the drop of a hat almost received a commendation for bravery?

Xia Lei was also stunned, nearly spitting out his tea. He muttered, "I joked about him being brave, and he actually went and did it..."

Gao Ye said quietly, "It's new evidence in Zhao Hong's case. The two people caught claimed they were instigated, likely by 'Death Hive'."

Xia Lei composed himself, "But those two are not the real culprits... Never mind, treat them as such. They can avoid the death penalty but not severe punishment."

"I see..."

Tang Zhi sighed, frowning, "Death Hive is truly despicable, doing such things."

Gao Ye resolutely said, "That's why we must act immediately. Starting with the nearest point, 'Death Hive' will be conducting an experiment there tonight. We must stop them!"