Free Web NovelChapter 39: Chapter 39: Everyone Loves Dandelion
As soon as the rain ceased, Bai Wu made a beeline for his destination.
He had thoroughly familiarized himself with the topography of this area—a symmetrical chessboard, and the confrontation they were playing with Evil Fallen was like an asymmetrical confrontation game.
On one side was a powerful monster while on the other, weak survivors.
It was tedious, yet time was of the essence.
Bai Wu didn’t pay much attention to the last remark in the note.
Having seen Hong Yin’s files, he also changed his opinion of Hong Yin.
But a human is a human, and Evil Fallen is Evil Fallen.
Between the two, Wu Jiu believed there was an absolute, unmistakable boundary, while Bai Wu thought: Dwarf +1.
"My lord, where are we heading now?"
Bai Wu’s voice, having been slightly modified, didn’t sound too old, nor did it seem very young.
Especially his consistently unruffled demeanor and the steady, orderly tone made Qin Lin always feel that this person must be at least thirty years old. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
"Just follow me."
In the next ten minutes, they had to find the truth about Dandelion, hidden by the planner.
Healing and saving people, consuming others...
Remembering the contents of the note, along with its last sentence, he faintly felt that Dandelion might possess an extremely complex past.
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Yang Zhen’s situation wasn’t good.
This body, riddled with rot and covered in puss and necrotic flesh, was repeatedly pushed by Yang Zhen into the acid rain.
Dandelion’s face, obscured by pustule-like growths, was barely discernible, yet it still emitted sounds of perceived agony.
But the thing just wouldn’t die.
Yang Zhen started to wonder, could this acid rain... truly kill him?
The rain stopped.
The pustules and rotten flesh on Dandelion’s face, after being corroded by the acid rain, quickly regenerated, riddled with bloody sores.
It had no expression, simply standing in the original area covered by the acid rain, staring steadily in a certain direction.
"It won’t be me who kills you."
Dandelion, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke in human tongue.
Yang Zhen was stunned.
This was the first time he had encountered an Evil Fallen that could speak.
In the previous areas he had visited, the Evil Fallen, including those at the fourth level of mutation, lacked intelligence.
Most Evil Fallen were pure predators.
"The prey awaited by my master has altered the taste of my own prey. But no matter, the scent of betrayal is much more appetizing."
From the decaying flesh emerged purplish-black veins. Those pustule-like, revolting bodies began to mutate rapidly, even emitting a crystalline glow.
Yang Zhen had a bad feeling—this seemed like a layer of crystal armor was slowly covering the whole body of the Evil Fallen.
"This is a chessboard, and I willingly become my master’s pawn, for he will surely lead us to destroy that damned tower. But what about you?"
Yang Zhen, who had seen a glimmer of hope because of Constantine’s arrival and had suppressed his fear, once again felt a shiver of terror.
This Evil Fallen had indeed been toying with his prey all along.
Dandelion let out a chilling laugh, repeating:
"Killing you won’t be done by me."
Yang Zhen began to run frantically, but Dandelion did not pursue him.
It became as hard as those giant trees, as if it had become part of the entire area.
No matter how Yang Zhen fled, he could always hear Dandelion’s mockery in his ears.
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In the northern corner of the Bizarre Jungle, Bai Wu finally found the last stronghold.
Unlike the other strongholds with their log cabins, tree hollows, and burrows, this one was out of place with the rest of the jungle’s environment.
It was a squarish house, the light was able to enter through short windows on the walls, the door of the house was open, but everything inside was pitch black, as if all the light had been swallowed up.
Liang Yu said with a trembling voice, "There’s...someone inside."
The door was clearly open; if there really was someone inside, why wouldn’t they come out?
Bai Wu had another ominous premonition. Since entering this jungle, he had the feeling of solving a puzzle.
The strange chessboard seemed like the stomach of some giant beast; the notes on Dandelion regarding cannibalism and healing; the book filled with Curse Marks; the sudden appearance of humans; and why could Yang Zhen, Qin Lin, and Liang Yu affect the outcome?
All these puzzles merged together, making the question look a mess.
From meeting the three of them to the skeleton that had been "graced," Bai Wu had always felt that Dandelion represented a form of pure evil.
It was the Evil Fallen’s hatred for humanity.
Although Dandelion possessed a certain intelligence, thinking back to Elijah, Bai Wu always felt that Dandelion should not be so "thin in presence."
Now he had guessed a possibility, all the answers were hidden in this house.
[A person is hiding in a box, and on the box is a file that was placed there two days ago. My advice is not to open it, but I suspect you’re more curious about the truth.]
The one who arranged it two days ago was very likely the previous treehouse owner, that is, the teacher.
This house contained Dandelion’s weakness and also the teacher’s ultimate move.
"It’s dangerous inside; there’s a monster you two can’t handle. Stay here and notify me if there’s any movement."
Liang Yu couldn’t sense the presence of the monster; he only sensed the presence of people.
But Bai Wu’s words still made Liang Yu and Qin Lin wary of the house.
With that, Bai Wu could go in and investigate with peace of mind. Deep down, he did not trust these three.
"Be careful..." Qin Lin nodded.
Bai Wu said no more and vanished into the house. ƒrēewebnovel.com
While it looked pitch black from outside, inside the house, there was a dim glow like candlelight.
The note wasn’t wrong.
There was a box inside, and on the box was a file. As Bai Wu entered, a weak voice came through:
"Dandelion, is that you?"
Bai Wu didn’t speak, but walked over to the box and picked up the file.
"Hello, investigator. When you tried using acid rain and found it ineffective, I guess you would think that this area is not just some bizarre jungle. Dandelion is a child who very much enjoys playing tricks on others, in fact, he is only six months older than Elijah.
Speaking of Elijah, I was going to let you know about Elijah’s past, but there’s a masterpiece in that hospital that even amazed me. You were also surprised when you saw the little girl, weren’t you?
It’s unimaginable that such an area contains a presence with spiritual power even stronger than mine. I’ve realized that my actions were somewhat unnecessary. Perhaps you can learn more from this work of art."
There was no doubt that this was the teacher’s tone.
In Bai Wu’s view, the teacher must be a super Evil Fallen, perhaps existing in the so-called purple or even red areas.
Those were unknown territories never tread by humans, where the world was far more distorted than people thought outside the tower.
Before his Innate Force reached the level of Wu Jiu, Bai Wu had no intention of going to those areas.
However, this teacher’s appraisal of Hong Yin was exceptionally high.
He flipped to the second page:
"The content in the notes is about Dandelion’s redemption. Through the Curse Mark, I am able to connect Dandelion with this child. They were originally one and the same. Now, please allow me to present the penultimate puzzle of this event: What kind of person can possess two sets of experiences at the same time?
Though it is called a puzzle, the answer lies within the content behind this file. I believe that after seeing these contents, the distance between us will close further."
What kind of person can possess two sets of experiences at the same time?
Bai Wu truly did not know the answer to this puzzle, he turned the next page, and at the same time, a familiar feeling quickly emerged.
The dim surroundings, suddenly changed, and the sounds coming from the box: Dandelion... is it you? also became ethereal.
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2017, 02, 19.
The person in the doctor’s coat spoke to me today. They told me that life is fragile, and the greatest thing in the world is to sacrifice oneself to redeem others.
Although it will be very painful, everyone will be grateful to me. I will be like the stars on television, loved and remembered by many people.
2017, 03, 05.
I met a nurse sister, she is a kind person like the doctors, she doesn’t dislike or fear me.
The nurse sister said that I can try to make some requests to the doctors.
If there’s anything I want to eat, to play with, or any stories I want to hear, I can ask the doctors.
Just that the sister seemed a bit sad.
2017, 03, 06.
The doctor was surprised by my requests, but remembering the sister’s advice, I did not respond to him.
The doctor indeed was in a good mood because, as sister told me, the hospital’s reputation has been very high lately, they’ve treated many people with damaged organs.
I was also happy to hear this, but the sister still wasn’t happy because the doctor refused my requests.
2017, 04, 21.
For many days in a row, I’ve been lying on the operating table. The doctor looked a bit grim because my growth rate... seemed too slow.
He complained about the increasing demands of the orders, so many people waiting for my treatment, yet I was selfishly resisting.
I felt very sad and guilty, but I wasn’t being selfish... I was trying very hard to grow.
If only I could... If only I could recover a bit faster.
I don’t want the doctor to be angry.
2017, 06, 04.
I am a bit weak.
I told the doctor I was hungry... I don’t want to lie on the operation table, the doctor’s expression was very stern, he asked me, there are so many other people to save, if delayed, they will soon die.
I know what death means, it’s falling into a deep sleep, never to wake up again.
That’s too lonely, I don’t want them to die.
2017, 07, 07.
Though today is a day of rest, I really want to leave this place. I miss the sister so much, I want to talk to her.
But my teeth and tongue have been pulled out, my eyes have been removed, and I’ve been too weak these days, to regrow my eyes and teeth, it will take some more time.
2018, 05, 09.
The person in the doctor’s coat spoke to me today. They told me that life is fragile, and the greatest thing in the world is to sacrifice oneself to redeem others.
Although it will be very painful, everyone will be grateful to me.
I won’t be like those monsters, disliked by people.
2018, 05, 10.
I met a nurse sister, she is as kind as the doctor, won’t dislike or be afraid of me.
The nurse sister said that I could try making some requests to the doctor.
Like if there’s something I want to eat, play with, or a story I want to hear, I can ask the doctor for it.
But sister looked a bit sad, she kept telling me, "You have to remember, you have to remember."
2018, 05, 11.
I felt like I really forgot something. I expressed my doubts to the doctor, it seemed I forgot something.
The doctor’s face turned very grim, and he left in a hurry.
I must have said something wrong, but what did I... forget?
I was supposed to ask the doctor for things, toys, books, food, but now it seems like he is angry, and I can’t ask him anymore.
I’m really sorry, I did something wrong again...
2018, 05, 14.
Recently, the doctor has been in a good mood and talks to me now and then. He tells me that I’ve saved many people and that everyone loves me.
Although he always says the same things, I’m still very happy.
Nurse sister also told me that the hospital’s experimental program was a huge success; on The Lancet, many senior doctors believe that my existence has solved many medical problems.
The doctor seems very happy, but nurse sister looks so sad.
2018, 07, 05.
For many days in a row, I’ve been lying on the operating table, the doctor’s complexion looking bad because my growth rate... seems too slow.
He complains that the demand for orders is increasing and so many people are waiting for my treatment, but I’m always a disappointment.
I feel very sad and guilty, but I’m not selfish... I’ve been trying very hard to grow.
If only I could... If only I could recover a bit faster.
I don’t want the doctor to be angry. But why does he say "every time"?
2019, 01, 10.
Sister told me she really wanted to spend the New Year with me, wanted to take me out to eat; she said I saved so many people and shouldn’t be confined in this cold experimental capsule.
But I don’t find it cold here. I asked sister, do all the people I saved still remember me?
Sister’s expression was strange, although it should be a happy matter, she was crying and nodding her head.
I’m so happy, they all remember me, they all love me.
2019, 01, 11.
Sister said goodbye to me. It’s strange, even though we’ll see each other again. I’m just going for a surgery, that’s all.
2019, 01, 12.
I still asked the doctor the same as before: Will they like me?
The doctor didn’t respond, and this time, the scalpel landed on my forehead, unlike before, it wasn’t the organs that were taken. It was my brain.
I hope the surgery ends soon because sister is very sad, and I want to comfort her.
2019, 01, 13.
Today, someone dressed as a doctor talked to me for a while. They told me that life is fragile, and the greatest thing in the world is to sacrifice oneself to save others.
Although the process will be very painful, everyone will be grateful to me. I will be like the stars on TV, loved and remembered by many.
Outside the chamber, there’s a nurse, she seems to be crying.
