Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

But the police no longer felt any surprise. It seemed as if telling the truth had always been the norm.

Of course, there were indeed many major news stories today.

An entertainment talk show was playing live at the shopping mall.

When a celebrity, previously known for their abstinent image, was asked about their romantic status, they reeled off the names of over forty female stars as well as industry professionals and well-known internet celebrities in one breath.

As the questions kept coming, the disclosed gossip grew increasingly explosive.

Nearly all the celebrities' public personas in the entertainment industry collapsed on this day.

But on this day, they returned to a side of sincerity.

In the past, this would have been a sensational scoop, but today, it wouldn't even make a ripple in Linxiang City.

Because the scandals in Linxiang City today were far too numerous and significant.

Some officials' remarks were far more shocking than any scandal involving those popular celebrities.

The truths behind countless unfinished buildings surfaced.

The high-level crimes committed by many were brought up once again.

These topics simply couldn't be suppressed.

Linxiang City was like it had undergone a nuclear explosion, continuously unleashing shocking topics.

The corruption and sins hidden at the darkest depths of human nature were laid out on the table time and time again for everyone to scrutinize and cleanse.

The social order began to suffer blows from the numerous blood-soaked truths.

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Yunjintian River.

Outside the window, the people were protesting against certain bank presidents and high-ranking officials for misappropriating public funds, leading to a housing development in Linxiang City's green district remaining unfinished for seven years.

Long lines formed outside the civil affairs bureau for divorces, with everyone looking displeased.

Zhou Baiyu, in the high-rise apartment, couldn't help but remark on the dire situation outside, the second wave of defense mode indeed dreadful.

It was uncertain how long it would take for this "sincerity" to spread beyond Linxiang City.

But it was only the fourth day; surely by the fifth and sixth days, the surrounding districts and towns would be affected, right?

The living room opened onto the balcony.

Zhou Baiyu watched the chaotic scene unfold outside from the balcony while the TV showed commercials for reverse promoting products.

"The world is in agony. Because it has become too real, the order has shattered,"

"In a way, the growth and maturation of humankind are manifested in the art of lying. The advancement of human civilization, the essential difference from other species, lies in this species' ability to brag and bluff,"

"It's precisely because lies wrap around us that there's a demand for sincerity,"

"But if one day... humanity is left with only sincerity,"

"Then all that is lovely, built upon lies, will go through a brutal shattering,"

Zhou Baiyu woke up very early.

Ling Hansu rubbed her sleepy eyes, Constantin yawned, and Nina had already prepared his clothes.

Wuxing Wuchang did a kip-up, and Guang Tongchen twisted his neck.

Everyone emerged from their own rooms.

"Big Brother Zhou, what are you talking about?"

Ling Hansu, hearing Zhou Baiyu mutter to himself, curiously asked.

"It's nothing,"

The words "it's nothing" convinced Ling Hansu there truly was nothing, so she wondered if she had misheard moments ago.

This was a fight taken on alone.

Zhou Baiyu had realized this.

Thanks to Doctor A's serum, Zhou Baiyu had developed a considerable resistance to corruption and pollution.

But it was not complete resistance.

He could feel that if he stayed in the Land of Joy much longer, he would gradually become a slave to laughter too.

Now, it seemed as if a source of pollution was trying to turn Linxiang City into the "True Country."

Here, humanity had no privacy; you asked, and people answered.

Perhaps for now, some could manage not to lie, although they may not answer.

But with time, everyone would gradually get used to a world without any secrets at all.

And Zhou Baiyu himself would slowly, just like having been injected with truth serum, become honest.

But at least for now, he still had the ability to resist.

Even, he still had the capacity to lie.

His resistance was there, but his teammates lacked it.

Because...

Zhou Baiyu had not slept all night, appalled by the corruption of the world, and shocked by how many truths had been overturned.

But his companions had slept soundly.

This meant that his companions were gradually accepting this world.

Even when they gathered together, not a single one sensed any discord.

"Our mission for today remains to find the source of the pollution from the defense mode. It's arranged at the hotel for Wuxin An, right? Let's get his room ready quickly too,"

Guang Tongchen was the one speaking.

Zhou Baiyu tentatively asked a question:

"Haven't you noticed the source of the pollution? Don't you feel you've been contaminated?"

"No, have you?" Guang Tongchen looked at Zhou Baiyu.

Everyone else also turned to look at Zhou Baiyu.

Zhou Baiyu smiled and shook his head:

"I haven't either. What a pity. Everything in the city is so normal. Where could that source of pollution be hiding?"

He did not intend to deceive his teammates; it was just a test.

When Zhou Baiyu lied, he could distinctly feel his tone turning sluggish.

It made him question his actions.

This gave him a sense of crisis.

His lying mouth was losing its most valuable ability.

Of course, his lie was testing something else, something that Zhou Baiyu was somewhat fearful of.

Zhou Baiyu continued to inquire:

"By the way, the latest scientific journal published yesterday says that all previous theories are false, that the Earth is indeed the center of the universe, and the concept of 'heavens round, earth square' has been proven true once again."