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Su Ming'an thought for a while before retrieving a name from his memory: "Laine?"

Unimportant people had been swept into the trash heap of his memory, and this name was almost completely forgotten by Su Ming'an.

In the Sixth World, this player named Laine, acting as his doctor companion, obliviously exposed his original family background in front of the world, then told him a story of "The Captain and the Mermaid."

The mermaid princess under the sea felt lonely. When a fleet passed through her sea, she fell in love with the handsome captain. She offered the most precious treasure from the seafloor in exchange, hoping the captain would stay with her. For the sake of his kingdom, the captain agreed. Hence, the fleet returned with the undersea treasure, leading to the kingdom's prosperity, and the crew enjoyed wealth and luxury, earning the title of "Great Pioneers."

Yet the captain remained under the sea and drowned.

In his final moment, he thought of the ship sailing peacefully away and the jewels on board that could bring happiness to people.

He became the only sacrifice in the story, drowned with his ideals in the deep sea, and in the end, everyone gained happiness, but no one remembered his name.

Laine then asked Su Ming'an what he thought about the story, and Su Ming'an's response was, "Your story is very pretentious."

"It's great that you actually remember my name," Laine curved his eyes and asked, "Do you now have a new answer to the previous story? After four worlds, do you still believe it was the captain's fault in the story?"

Su Ming'an looked at him.

Laine's pupil color was deep blue, reminiscent of the vast ocean. Su Ming'an also saw the mockery and regret in those eyes.

In the Sixth World, Su Ming'an did not deeply grasp the essence of this story.

But after experiencing Acto's emotions, when Su Ming'an recalled this story again, a different kind of feeling stirred in his heart. Something indescribable surged in the story, resonating with his chest cavity.

——The captain was well aware of what the public would do.

——The captain was well aware of their ignorance and foolishness, and also very aware of the crew's greed.

——The captain had long understood what would happen if he stayed.

——Yet he still resolutely chose this outcome.

Looking at Laine's teasing gaze, Su Ming'an thought of Acto's conclusion in the Three Dimensions, but he still shook his head: "My thought hasn't changed."

Laine snorted lightly: "I thought you would be a bit smarter."

Su Ming'an said: "In the Sixth World, when I pinned you against the wall and beat you, I also thought you would become a bit smarter. I remember I seemed to have said back then... if you appear before me once, I'll hit you once."

Laine's pupils contracted slightly, sensing the murderous intent in Su Ming'an's tone, hurriedly stretched out his hand: "Wait, I am Boris's best friend. You must have heard, he is establishing the Lighthouse Church, which has now taken initial shape. I came to discuss the Lighthouse Church with you."

Su Ming'an drew out the Sword of Yarman: "Let's talk after the beating."

Laine was stunned, thinking Su Ming'an would take the big picture into account, at least wait for those government officials to leave before starting a fight.

...Wasn't it just that I exposed your original family background in the Sixth World?

...Is it really necessary to hate me that much for so long?

"Hey, you—" Laine took a step back.

The disturbance over here was already quite big. The officials looked over a bit puzzled, almost discovering them.

Su Ming'an raised his sword blade; he indeed didn't want to expose his identity as Su Xiaobai in front of the officials, but Laine definitely deserved a beating, having crossed his bottom line.

"What's that noise over there? Xiao Li, go take a look." The officials, hearing the commotion, sent someone to check it out.

"Okay, I'll go check." An official walked towards the direction of the bookshelf.

Just when Su Ming'an was about to be discovered, a cold voice came from the side.

"Matrix Orders—Rules Institution."

"Forbid any creature here from noticing the existence of Su Ming'an and Laine, lasting ten minutes."

In an instant, golden runes flickered in the air, entwining around Su Ming'an and Laine.

The official glanced in Su Ming'an's direction, yet seemed to see nothing, turning to report: "There's no one here."

Su Ming'an was slightly stunned.

He had already prepared to be discovered, but someone had covered for him?

He turned his head, seeing the silhouette of a girl on the bookshelf. She was wearing a sea-green long dress, her black hair tied into a ponytail, her eyes a beautiful emerald green, surrounded by a circle of golden light.

"Chao Yan?" Su Ming'an said.

He hadn't realized someone was sitting here this entire time. Was it because Chao Yan's strength was too potent, or was her presence really that faint? He thought Chao Yan had already gone elsewhere.

Chao Yan squinted her eyes: "Reach out your hand."

Su Ming'an complied, extending his hand.

A lime candy was placed on his palm.

"...?" Su Ming'an was a bit confused.

"I heard eating candy can improve one's mood, so I brought you some," Chao Yan said.

Su Ming'an's hand tightened a little.

Despite the commotion being this loud, the officials seemed blind, utterly ignoring Su Ming'an and Laine. Just like the Matrix Orders Chao Yan had issued before—prohibiting any creature here from noticing Su Ming'an and Laine's presence, lasting ten minutes.

——Rules institution.

Su Ming'an had never heard of such a powerful Matrix Order, and it didn't belong to any of "attack," "defend," "method," or "heal." The fact that rules could be instituted by humans was utterly unheard of.

"Matrix Orders—Rules Institution." Chao Yan gazed at Laine, hooked a finger:

"Laine, the one named Laine, don't run, come back."

The next moment, Laine's running pace abruptly halted unnaturally. He couldn't control his own body, walking back like a stiff robot. Judging from his contorted expression, he was extremely unwilling to return, yet had to obey the Matrix Orders.

Chao Yan bit into a colorful lollipop, speaking unclearly: "Su Ming'an... no, Su Xiaobai, how do you want to handle him?"

Laine stood stiffly in front of Su Ming'an, gazing at Chao Yan, feeling an overwhelming sense of fear.

...What the hell is this!

Why couldn't he defy her orders, all his props were ineffective, just how high was the priority of her Matrix Orders?

All the people around Su Ming'an were this terrifying? This person named Chao Yan, wasn't she just a village girl from "The Louyue Nation"? How did she leap into the real world?

"I plan to give him a beating," Su Ming'an said.

"Not killing?" Chao Yan asked.

"Killing him won't make me any happier, it'll just add to the hatred with Boris," Su Ming'an said.

Chao Yan shrugged, jumped down from the bookshelf, indicating 'do as you please.'

Ten minutes later, after the officials finished altering the data and left the basement, Su Ming'an also emerged from behind the bookshelf, leaving a half-dead body lying on the ground.

"Tell Boris, I'll discuss matters concerning the Lighthouse Church with him at the relics tonight," Su Ming'an said.

"Wuwuwu..." The body on the ground made indistinct sounds.

Su Ming'an didn't spare Laine another glance and exited the basement.

"Hold out your hand," Chao Yan said suddenly, following him.

Su Ming'an extended his hand.

In his palm, Chao Yan dropped a pink strawberry candy.

"Why are you giving me candy again?" Su Ming'an asked.

"Even if you hit him, you're not happy, so eat another candy," Chao Yan chuckled.

Su Ming'an pocketed the candy; Chao Yan's personality was truly hard to describe.

He returned to the surface and took a deep breath of fresh air. Sunlight once again shone on him, dispelling the basement's moldy smell.

The Guardian Department was still crowded, extremely cramped, with people enthusiastically discussing subjects related to the first Dream Patrol Family.

——Well then.

Su Ming'an clicked open his watch, Du.

——He was going to start investigating the new student project.

The investigation process wouldn't be too long, because once the location of the special medicine laboratory was pinpointed, with his ability, he could break in by force completely.

Every time he killed someone, he would gain that person's memory. As long as he killed the principal of the new student project, he would instantly understand everything. There was no need for any complicated investigation.

The Union Government's petty schemes, those misleading leads laid before him, couldn't confuse him at all.

Under Su Ming'an's arrangement, he would act as a newcomer "Su Xiaobai" and, together with several members of the City Guardian Department, head to the pandemic region to track clues about the Black Mist Disease's special medicine.

No one cared about "Su Xiaobai's" movements; he was just a newcomer, a high school student. No one would obstruct his investigation.

What he saw was the real truth.

Half an hour later, Su Ming'an, wearing a newcomer uniform, sat in a swaying taxi, crowded together with several members.

"Hey, newcomer, you're called Su Xiaobai?" A member beside him patted Su Ming'an's shoulder: "I'm called Wang Mingming, assigned to this task with you. Is this your first task? I'll protect you."

Wang Mingming was a youth with large eyes, his face still a bit inexperienced, as if he had just stepped into society.

"Please take care of me," Su Ming'an nodded.

"I don't know what the Guardian Department is thinking, actually assigning such a dangerous task to newcomers. The pandemic region is quite contagious, you're really unlucky," another member sighed. She was a bespectacled girl looking slightly over twenty, with short black hair reaching her ears, named Han Han.

"I suddenly realized, we're all young people here. Isn't the Guardian Department supposed to have elders leading the newcomers for tasks? Why is this task full of young people together? This task looks like it will be hard to complete..." said the third person, also a young youth with short yellow hair, called Shang Qi.

Su Ming'an remained silent.

This was deliberate. He intentionally placed inexperienced youths with him on a team so that it wouldn't raise suspicion, more like a group of interns doing perfunctory investigations.

Su Xiaobai.

What noteworthy aspect could there be for a high schooler with such an unremarkable name?

Su Ming'an shivered, the taxi stingily not using air conditioning, and rain pouring outside, causing several Guardian Department members to tremble from the cold.

"So cold, so cold..." Shang Qi murmured softly.

"It's raining so heavily today," Han Han glanced at the heavy rain outside, which seemed to veil everything among the gray and white buildings.

The driver gripped the steering wheel, with the rain softly pattering outside the car window.

The bright red knot under the car mirror swayed, like a goldfish's fluttering tail.

...

Champagne, fine wine, flowers, warmth.

"First Dream Patrol Family, we'll take you to investigate immediately."

After the meeting, under Shadow's strong demand, the Union Government officials agreed to take Shadow to investigate, respectfully ushering him into the VIP car.

Clusters of flowers, red carpet paving the way, attendants following, always ready to provide the most meticulous service to the first Dream Patrol Family. This travel arrangement was more grandiose than any king's visit amongst the nations. Additionally, dozens of motorcycles carrying black-clad bodyguards proceeded along with the VIP car.

Shadow sat in the car, maid serving fresh fruit platter, with Prince Bivis beside him, offering tender care.

Yet Shadow remained silent, indifferent to the flattery from this group.

Finally, the VIP car halted, the attendant opened the door, and Shadow found himself in front of a row of large-sized bars full of intoxicating red lights, the hazy shadows flaring across, enticing forms and drinks swaying amid the light.

"I want to go to the Central Laboratory. Where is this?" Shadow asked coldly.

Bivis smiled, "The Central Laboratory has many areas exposed to severe radiation, needing some time to handle. Before we take you there, we can relax a bit. Besides, I have a lot of information regarding the Ark Project, which you can leisurely review while drinking."

Shadow intended to object when several pretty white-haired girls suddenly approached, hooking his arm and waistband, startling him to jump three feet back.

"What are you doing! What are you doing!" Shadow shouted.

Shadow's intense reaction startled everyone.

The girls were at a loss, almost believing they had harassed the first Dream Patrol Family.

Bivis's eyes flashed with disdain... truly a commoner, unsuited for high standards, scared by a slight touch from beauties.

However, such people are easier to fool.

He had long inquired among civilians, reportedly the first Dream Patrol Family favored white-haired youth, and now it seemed true.

"Take me to the laboratory immediately. I don't drink, nor want any beauties," Shadow stated firmly.

Bivis chuckled, leaned closer to Shadow's ear, and whispered, "I understand your eagerness for the investigation results. I can share some information... Have you heard of the name 'Su Wensheng'?"

Shadow's expression subtly changed. At this moment, he contemplated — could his true identity have been exposed?

However, Bivis continued, "It's perfectly normal if you haven't heard of him; he's just a minor character. This 'Su Wensheng', due to exposing the identity of an exotic species during the college entrance exam yesterday, fled into the Black Mist. We've found that the source of the Ark Project is his mother, who caused the death of millions of Black Mist Disease patients."

Shadow frowned; he had never heard of anything about Su Wensheng's mother.

"If you're interested in this information, could we discuss it inside?" Bivis asked.

Shadow glanced at the bars, responded indifferently: "Alright."

Bivis gestured with a wave.

Immediately, from the rear of the convoy, hundreds of white-haired youths stepped down, grandly accompanying Shadow.