I’m Really Scared
Chapter 50: Xiao Shan, Kill Me

"Illusory Dream" is an ability that traps the target in an illusion by using their deepest emotions as bait.

If the opponent is unsuspecting, they can be dragged into the illusion immediately; if wary, the ability looks for flaws.

To Worker Bee Six, Guan Shan fell into the former category.

As soon as the bait was set, he jumped right into the trap.

Worker Bee Six leisurely walked out of the factory office.

Under the streetlight's glow, the empty factory appeared especially eerie. Compared to the fierce battles in other areas, this place was eerily quiet.

Due to his arrogance, Worker Bee Six hadn't summoned other lower-level Espers to guard the area. His mental ability had a wide range, making collateral damage likely.

Bringing those weaklings here would just turn them into useless targets, so he preferred to handle it himself.

"Tsk tsk."

Worker Bee Six looked at the dazed Guan Shan, leisurely circling him while taunting, "Weren't you so brave on the radio? Talking about 'extra loot' so lightly, I really thought you were a formidable enemy."

Yet, he was easily trapped in an illusion.

Indeed, all physical ability users are at a disadvantage against mental abilities.

Worker Bee Six extended his hand to take Guan Shan's gun but recoiled at the blood and filth on it, frowning.

He had a slight case of OCD, so he drew his own gun, unlocked it, and aimed at Guan Shan's head.

He said, "Today, your only extra gain is paying for your arrogance with your life."

Just as Worker Bee Six was about to pull the trigger, he sensed something and turned to see Gao Ye approaching.

The girl leapt onto the barbed wire, hand on the hilt of her long sword, and coldly said, "You are the one who will pay for your actions!"

She was anxious because, following the psychologist's advice, she had stayed away from Guan Shan during his battle, only to see him fall into Worker Bee Six's illusion.

Worker Bee Six raised an eyebrow, pressing the gun against Guan Shan's temple. "Oh? Do you really want to make a move?"

He whistled. "Or do you want to see if your sword is faster than my gun from ten steps away?"

Gao Ye's expression remained unchanged as she slightly drew her sword. "Your head will fall faster."

Worker Bee Six laughed. "Do you believe that yourself? If you were confident, you would have already drawn your sword!"

He sneered. "Your hesitation means you're unsure."

Gao Ye's heart sank, though her face betrayed nothing. "You can shoot, and I'll kill you, avenging him."

She was confident that her sword would be faster than his trigger pull.

But she needed to time it perfectly, the best way being to provoke him into firing first.

"Oh?" Worker Bee Six continued, "Do you think a desperado like me values life more, or would rather see a would-be savior in despair and regret?"

He mocked Gao Ye. "Are you nervous?"

Gao Ye didn't respond.

Worker Bee Six grinned. "You've faced this before, haven't you?"

Gao Ye suddenly recalled... she froze and realized something was wrong. Bad! He's activating his ability! ——

Guan Shan looked around.

Living room, coffee table, TV, girl... the atmosphere was warm and intimate.

The takeout had just been opened, steaming hot. Condensation dripped from the ice-cold soda. The TV showed a sealing scene from Cardcaptor Sakura.

Outside the window, it was pitch black, with rain and thunder.

The girl was preparing the takeout, her cheeks flushed, wearing a thin nightgown with one strap falling off, revealing the white valley of her chest.

Shen Dinghua looked up at him, puzzled. "Xiao Shan, why aren't you asleep yet?"

The atmosphere was unlike their usual interactions, more like a couple who had confirmed their relationship.

A girlfriend watching TV and having a late-night snack, a boyfriend catching her in the act.

That should be the scenario.

But...

Guan Shan looked up. The ceiling was nothing but endless darkness, swallowing everything. He could see the edge of a rotting human skin wall.

It was as if the textures were misaligned during rendering, merging unfinished and other scenes.

"A game bug?"

Guan Shan was speechless at the strange scene, certain he had encountered the second elite monster.

He still held his gun, covered in blood, completely out of place in this room.

"The plot mentioned 'letting go of memories' at the second crossroad... so Xiao Shen here is fake? The monster created her from my memories to deceive me?"

Guan Shan looked at Shen Dinghua, hesitating.

Though he knew it was fake, it felt incredibly real, almost desirably so.

If one day he and Shen Dinghua dated, moved in together, and even... got married, it would look like this.

Shen Dinghua blinked. "Xiao Shan? What's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"

She approached, holding his hand. Her touch was soft and warm, her slender fingers gently brushing his hand.

Soothing and tender.

She noticed the blood on his hands, took a tissue, and started cleaning it, muttering, "Where did you go to get so dirty?"

Guan Shan shook his head. "Nowhere... just playing a game. It's the monster's blood, not mine."

Should he... shoot?

Guan Shan hesitated more, feeling that Shen Dinghua was real.

The conflict between instinct and reason stopped him from pulling the trigger.

Shen Dinghua finished cleaning his hand and started wiping his face, her expression tender. "Xiao Shan, are you thinking..."

Her tone was soft, like a lover's whisper. "How to kill me?"

Guan Shan was shocked. "I..."

Shen Dinghua said, "It's okay. Xiao Shan can do whatever he wants to me. I'll always support your decisions."

She held his hand, guiding the gun to her heart.

Her fingers squeezed the trigger.

Guan Shan looked up sharply.

Shen Dinghua tilted her head, smiling brightly. "After all, haven't you... always wanted to kill me?"

"Bang!"

The girl fell back, and Guan Shan instinctively reached out, grasping at nothing.

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