I’m Really Scared
Chapter 53: Draw the Sword

"No problem... of course, no problem."

Gao Ye responded, feeling she had no other choice.

Anyone, faced with a blood-soaked man who had just created a field of corpses and was now smiling warmly, would probably say "no problem."

The atmosphere suggested that if she refused, he might pull out his gun and demonstrate a headshot—with her head as the prop.

Gao Ye watched Guan Shan's back with a strange expression, finding him increasingly peculiar.

Calling the members of "Death Hive" "beasts" must carry significant resentment and hatred! Thinking this way, it suddenly made sense why Guan Shan knew so much about "Death Hive."

She started to have a hypothesis—

Could it be that Guan Shan was once a victim of "Death Hive"? That's why he had been investigating "Death Hive" for a long time, planning his revenge, and was now executing it...

Gao Ye found this theory quite reasonable. She thought silently, "He kills without hesitation, with ruthless methods, appearing bloodthirsty, yet only targets the bad guys, even with a strong sense of justice... No wonder the psychologist rated his personality as green."

The Special Security Group's personality requirements for Espers weren't that strict. After all, living in normal society would inevitably cause some psychological issues.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be a special group to recruit former criminals. Even if they stayed with the Special Security Group for years, their psychological evaluations would remain red.

So, as long as they stayed within the threshold and didn't turn red, they were considered safe and usable.

Guan Shan was one of many in the Special Security Group, though none were as extreme as him.

Killing dozens of people at a time... leaving no survivors.

Gao Ye couldn't help but have strange associations: "Using violence to curb violence... Batman?"

Following Guan Shan, she activated her earpiece and asked, "What's your situation?"

Chen Yunpeng replied happily, "Very smooth. The 'Screen' borrowed by Instructor Xia has already covered the entire factory with his barrier. No movements will escape, and the main force can advance immediately."

Their plan was simple. Gao Ye would lead a solo assault, attracting attention and fire, then set up a barrier for the main force to enter, clearing the area and surrounding Worker Bee One.

Now, the most crucial steps were completed, making the rest straightforward.

"Oh."

Gao Ye said coldly, "You can prepare to retreat."

Ahead, Guan Shan slaughtered his way through, killing any low-level Worker Bee he encountered, even directly headshotting approaching D-level Espers. If that didn't work, he used a chainsaw... the scene became unbearable to watch.

His wounds healed rapidly, and he was lively after standing still for a moment. By the end, no one dared approach.

The entire ironworks gradually fell into a brief, eerie silence...

Chen Yunpeng & Tang Zhi: "???"

Xia Lei was stunned, realizing something was wrong. "What happened?"

Gao Ye replied, "Guan Shan suddenly appeared here... and has already killed Worker Bee Three and Worker Bee Six. He's clearing the area, no need for the main force to enter."

Tang Zhi was dumbfounded, "Damn, he killed them all?!"

Chen Yunpeng noticed a flaw, "Wait, wasn't he at home?"

He contacted the person monitoring Guan Shan's house, who confusedly reported that Guan Shan hadn't left!

Chen Yunpeng was also confused. How did Guan Shan get here without leaving home? Xia Lei asked, "Are you with him now?"

Gao Ye nodded, "I tried talking to him directly. He's quite reasonable, told me Worker Bee One should be on the crane, but the condition is waiting until he kills all the 'Death Hive' members."

"Hiss—"

Tang Zhi sucked in a cold breath, "What kind of condition is that? This guy is a real killer!"

Xia Lei pondered, "Fine, if he's cleared the area, we don't need to go in. Focus on taking down Worker Bee One and securing the site. We'll watch for any reinforcements."

Gao Ye nodded.

She looked up to see Guan Shan headshot another Worker Bee.

Guan Shan's gun had become his signature. Although he had taken it from Lin Shuman and never reloaded, it still fired.

The Special Security Group believed this was another application of his spatial abilities.

"He seems to be getting stronger."

Gao Ye could keenly sense Guan Shan growing visibly stronger. Each kill seemed to enhance him.

It was a chilling realization. Gao Ye wasn't sure if it was his ability or just growth.

They circled the entire factory until there was no more movement.

Gao Ye felt numb, seeing the blood-soaked corpses and wondering who the real evil was.

She reminded Guan Shan, "Is it over? Let's go. That guy hasn't moved, something feels off."

Guan Shan thought, "There should be three paths, meaning three elite monsters. Why is one missing?"

"We've searched the entire area surrounded by the human skin walls. Did the simulator bug out?"

"Missing an elite monster means a lower rating!"

Guan Shan wanted to search again but realized he wasn't alone. An NPC powerhouse was with him.

He had promised "wait a moment," delaying further might make her leave. That wouldn't do! Guan Shan nodded but felt uncertain about climbing the tall, rotting neck.

He hesitated, "Isn't it dangerous to climb straight up?"

Gao Ye shook her head, "No need."

She stepped back, left foot retreating, body leaning forward, one hand on the scabbard, the other on the hilt.

"Huff..."

Gao Ye took a deep breath, eyes closing briefly before snapping open.

She drew her sword!

A lightning-fast slash split the darkness.

"Boom!"

——

Worker Bee One stood atop the crane, frowning. Hearing the sudden explosion, he was stunned, feeling a violent shake.

Looking down, the entire crane was tipping.

Someone had cut it in half from below!