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Stamina: 5
Spirit: 16
Occupation: Witch of Greed
Possess skills:
Elegy in the Mirror
Quality: SSS+
Type: Talent Skill
Effect: Leaves a 'mark' on humanoid units. Upon death, the target with the 'mark' will become the slave of the Witch of Greed.
These sudden pieces of information made Nie Qingyun's heart sink.
WDNDM!
She really is a bad woman!
There's no way to wash it!
Chapter Three: Launching a Counterattack Against Qin Hehuan
To Nie Qingyun's delight, the [Apocalypse Survival Guide] even included an analysis function, which was extremely useful from any perspective.
But what he found hard to accept was that, at some point, a status attribute appeared on his personal information panel.
status:
【Soul Imprint】
effect:
Imprinted patterns will appear on random parts of your body.
When you have the markings on your body, all damage you deal to the Witch of Greed is reduced by 30%; the Witch of Greed is immune to most negative status effects from you; after you die, your "free will" as a human will will no longer be protected, you will gain a new life form, and you will be enslaved by the Witch of Greed.
Upon reading this message, Nie Qingyun nearly coughed up a mouthful of old blood.
Life is nothing more than this, no, to be precise, it should be a series of ups and downs (omitting ten thousand words).
Qin Hehuan's [Mirror Elegy] skill almost completely negates his regeneration ability.
Although the rebirth ability brought by [Noise of Causality] is a full-health resurrection, it can be clearly judged from the literal description that the activation condition of [Elegy in the Mirror] takes precedence over the former, which means that Nie Qingyun cannot die now!
Once they die, they become slaves.
In an instant, Nie Qingyun felt as if the blood in his body had frozen.
At that moment, he became the focus of everyone's attention in the room, and the various pairs of eyes looking at him made him feel like he was being pricked by needles.
Those faces, filled with hope or gratitude, gradually became distorted and bizarre in his eyes, even more terrifying than the zombies just a wall away.
Because Nie Qingyun had just obtained the activation permission for the [Data System], he knew nothing about anything. He was unaware of the specific mechanisms and limitations of Qin Hehuan's skills, and the [Apocalypse Survival Guide] did not provide any more specific answers.
In the worst-case scenario, everyone in the house may now be Qin Hehuan's slave.
Just then, a black metal box suddenly blocked Nie Qingyun's view.
It was an object about two fingers wide and twenty centimeters square, its pitch-black surface covered with countless neatly arranged spliced patterns.
Nie Qingyun didn't know what was inside, but he recognized the box immediately.
This black box is a highly advanced product that can only be produced by military industrial enterprises under the "Sabak Consortium". It uses a military-grade metal additive that can block all known human detection methods. Once opened, it will cause structural damage to the box. It is usually used to store some very important classified items.
Following the pale hand holding the black box upwards, one sees Qin Hehuan's perpetually frosty, cold eyes, as if the embrace just moments before had never happened.
Seeing that Nie Qingyun did not react for a while, Qin Hehuan pushed the black box forward again:
"If you're at your wit's end, give it a try."
Nie Qingyun didn't ask any questions. He mechanically raised his arm and took the black box. At the same time, the analysis report of the "Doomsday Survival Guide" resounded in his mind.
[M42K Experimental Individual Combat Kit]
Type: Consumables
Quality: E+
Effect: After injection, it can overload human cells, block pain-sensing neural networks, and temporarily improve attributes.
Summary: The latest individual combat compound developed by Sabak's military industrial enterprise is still in the experimental stage. It can effectively and temporarily enhance cell activity, but due to the lack of neural sensors to limit the range of action of nanorobots, it may cause irreversible damage to the body after injection.
That's quite a generous gesture...
Such military-grade equipment is not something ordinary students could access, but considering Qin Hehuan's status, it's not surprising at all.
The air was so still it was suffocating. Everyone seemed to be waiting for Nie Qingyun's next move, their concerned gazes like a silent urging.
Now Nie Qingyun has no way to back out; he must go out and lure the zombies away.
This has happened before; it's not uncommon for people to flee when faced with zombies.
Without exception, they all eventually died at the hands of zombies.
Such sacrifices were usually decided by voting, and in order to maintain her rule, Qin Hehuan had to ensure that it remained fair.
This woman is always infuriatingly calm in situations like these.
The current situation is beyond what can be described simply as severe for Nie Qingyun.
But he was never one to sit idly by and wait for his doom.
As early as when Qin Hehuan recited that prayer, Nie Qingyun had already decided that he would not only break free from Qin Hehuan's control, but also launch a counterattack against this dictator.
Humans cannot, or at least should not, live simply for the sake of living.
If one insists on calling it revenge, Nie Qingyun wouldn't argue.
In the face of the apocalypse, one cannot judge the actions of the parties involved entirely by conventional ethics and morality. To some extent, Nie Qingyun could fully understand Qin Hehuan's behavior.
But being able to understand and being able to forgive are two different things.
“I will keep my promise and lure the zombies away,” Nie Qingyun said, placing the black box inside his uniform lining. He looked up briefly at the layout of the classroom before finally fixing his gaze on Qin Hehuan’s face.
"Therefore, I should also have the right to receive the 'compensation' I deserve."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression subtly changed. The boys mostly gave ambiguous sneers, while the girls all turned deathly pale.
Because everyone understood what Nie Qingyun meant by "reward".
It refers to the bodies of girls who don't participate in voting.
In Qin Hehuan's words, it was "compensation for those who generously sacrificed their lives."
In the crowd, seven or eight girls subconsciously took a step back and instinctively clenched the hem of their clothes.
They have no right to resist at this time. They chose this path themselves. If they want dignity, they must participate in the voting just like all the boys.
"Are you sure?" Qin Hehuan frowned slightly, a rare occurrence, then shifted her gaze to the wound on Nie Qingyun's waist.
"What? Is it not allowed?" It is impolite to answer someone's question with a question, but Nie Qingyun has no psychological burden about it.
Qin Hehuan didn't speak, but turned around with her hands folded at her waist, making way for the girls standing behind her.
As his gaze shifted, Nie Qingyun caught a hint of displeasure on Qin Hehuan's face.
Are you unhappy? Because I just hugged you and then turned around and went to find another woman?
The next second, Nie Qingyun immediately banished such unreliable thoughts from his mind.
Qin Hehuan is a woman without feelings; any man who overlooks this will be manipulated by her.
To launch a counterattack against this woman, the first step is to find out what she cares about.
Thinking of this, Nie Qingyun suddenly raised his hand and pointed to a corner of the classroom.
Chapter 4: Your sister's stockings are amazing!
Everyone's eyes followed the direction Nie Qingyun was pointing, and the next second, they all held their breath.
At the same time, he secretly sighed at Nie Qingyun's audacity.
The girl wearing pure white knee-high socks and with golden twin ponytails was none other than Cheng Yuqiu, the only daughter of the current director of the Linjiang TV Security Bureau.
Moreover, she has another identity: she is Qin Hehuan's cousin.
This young girl has a completely opposite temperament to Qin Hehuan.
She always carried that arrogant air about her, and she didn't hold back in showing off her noble young lady demeanor.
She enjoys the difference in status between herself and ordinary people, and revels in the atmosphere of being the center of attention. In her eyes, there are only two kinds of women in this world.
One is Cheng Yuqiu, and the other is other women.
This can be seen from her clothing.
The high-waisted pleated skirt is shorter than other girls' styles, and the women's blazer on top has also been re-tailored. Whether it's the belt at the waist or the small handbag in her hand, they are all expensive luxury items that ordinary people can only dream of.
Even in this apocalyptic world, she remains so pure that she stands out from the rest of the population.
"You! You wretched commoner, how dare you harbor such disrespectful thoughts towards me!"
"Reflect on your actions until you die!"
Cheng Yuqiu's eyes widened. She never expected that Nie Qingyun, who was usually quiet and reserved, would be so bold.
But Qin Hehuan remained silent for a long time, which made her panic.
"Qin...cousin, please...please say something!"
"Nie Qingyun," Qin Hehuan sighed. This was the second time she had called Nie Qingyun's name.
“You know who Yuqiu’s father is. If we want to leave this city, we’ll need the Security Bureau’s intervention.”
Qin Hehuan didn't need to say it; everyone present understood, so no one really dared to choose Cheng Yuqiu.
But Nie Qingyun made that choice anyway. He didn't care about any of that. The curse called [Soul Imprint] was still on his body, and he had to find a way to break the deadlock, or he would really die here.
"What? Is it not okay if it's her..." Nie Qingyun glanced at the uneasy Cheng Yuqiu and continued speaking to Qin Hehuan:
"So, the rules you set aren't very fair either."
"You, you stop talking to yourself... Who wants to be with someone like you..." Cheng Yuqiu's pretty face turned bright red, as if she couldn't bring herself to say the next embarrassing words.
Qin Hehuan remained silent for a moment, glanced at the increasing number of zombies at the door, and finally stared into Nie Qingyun's eyes, saying:
"5 minutes."
"Qin Hehuan!" Cheng Yuqiu's beautiful eyes widened, her tone almost accusing, but then her aura softened, and she pleaded:
"Cousin...you, how could you make me serve a man like him!"
"Dad will never let you get away with this!"
"Are you threatening me?" Qin Hehuan narrowed her eyes slightly, her aura becoming even more fierce.
Seeing this, several girls nearby immediately stepped forward to support Cheng Yuqiu, and each of them had a gloating look on their faces.
They had long harbored resentment towards Cheng Yuqiu, but dared not speak out because of her relationship with Qin Hehuan.
While they were locked in dark rooms to satisfy those men's desires, why should this person be allowed to stand aside?
The sudden downfall of this princess has secretly delighted many people.
The men all looked on with envy, but when they thought about the price they would have to pay, they all secretly gave up the idea.
"Nie Qingyun! You, you wretched ant! You lowly commoner!"
"You! You! You can't even touch me!"
"My dad won't let you get away with this!"
"You scum!"
Nie Qingyun leaned on a chair next to her, stood up from the ground, and walked straight to the storage room on the inside of the classroom.
As for the princess who kept chattering and making harsh remarks behind his back, he simply ignored her.
Well, as expected of a young lady, even when she wants to hurl insults at someone, she can't come up with a single truly hurtful word.
It's even kind of...cute?
The incandescent light bulb in the storage room was short-circuited, causing it to flicker.
It was originally used to store some teaching materials, and the whole room is less than 20 square meters.