Chapter 695: Chapter 693: The Moment of Tasting (10)_1 Chapter 695: Chapter 693: The Moment of Tasting (10)_1 Theoretically, Fu Qian should have blown off Gaya’s head with an Air Bullet by now and simply ended the mission cleanly.
But that’s just in theory.
From the very beginning to the present, everything encountered has proven that this situation is a special, meticulously designed test, and it might even be orchestrated by Yasui Corp.
Faced with such an opportunity, on one hand, Fu Qian wasn’t minded to spend a few SAN Points to obtain more valuable information.
On the other, during the exchange with Dr. Cynthia and the others, an interesting idea flashed through Fu Qian’s mind.
The research personnel here have made considerable preparations for the possible appearance of a “Patch.”
So in a broader sense, could the current version of himself be considered as a sort of alternative Patch?
It was this unique thought that inspired Fu Qian to entertain the idea of playing the role of Patch to the fullest, as to view the full extent of this carefully arranged scenario.
“I’m pleased that we’ve reached an understanding, Mr. ‘Patch,'” said Dr. Cynthia.
Seeing that Fu Qian finally wanted to learn how to cooperate, a slight smile appeared on Cynthia’s face, making her seem in a good mood.
“Your task is very simple, but I need a few minutes to prepare.”
“Of course, simple doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous, but trust me, it’s certainly better than being hunted by a Demigod.”
“Alright then.”
With Gaya watching with a complicated gaze, Fu Qian nodded and sat back down.
“I would like to request the use of Soul Guidance.”
Clearly Dr. Cynthia didn’t plan on sparing her colleague’s feelings and spoke directly to Gaya.
“Fine!”
The latter, whose Momentum was weak, agreed after a brief hesitation.
Soul Guidance? Sounds like a serious piece of work!
And the name seems somewhat familiar.
Watching Dr. Cynthia leave the room, Fu Qian mused internally and quickly remembered where he had encountered the term–the test records from earlier.
In the archives of “Patches,” it seems there was more than one who had dealt with this thing.
And if he remembered correctly, the outcomes weren’t very good.
…
Dr. Cynthia was indeed efficient, returning in just a few minutes.
Meanwhile, she was holding an item shrouded in black cloth.
A mirror?
Although it was completely covered, Fu Qian could still guess what it was from the exposed contours.
And without a doubt, that item was a Transcendent one.
“Its name is Soul Guidance, a mirror,” said Dr. Cynthia.
A guard following her held a simple-looking small table, setting it down in front of Fu Qian.
Dr. Cynthia placed the item on the table but didn’t rush to lift the cloth covering it.
“Its effect is that by gazing at your reflection for more than five seconds, you will be able to converse with your inner self.”
“Without a doubt, this will help you to know yourself more clearly, which is also the origin of its name.”
“The side effect is that if the time exceeds five minutes, that ‘you’ in the mirror might become aware of its conceptual difference from you, which can lead to some unpredictable actions.”
As she introduced it, Dr. Cynthia kept eyeing Fu Qian’s reaction to see if he would show any signs of fear.
“My request is simple, I want you to go through this process in front of me.”
“Since you’re so convinced that you’re Patch, you shouldn’t find this objectionable, right?”
“After all, it’ll help you further confirm what’s in your heart, won’t it?”
Dr. Cynthia didn’t seem disappointed at the lack of reaction, she just smiled cheerfully at Fu Qian.
“Also, don’t worry, no matter what your reaction is, I will cover the mirror with the cloth before the five-minute mark to help you end the interaction.”
“So, what do you think?”
Having finished her introduction, Dr. Cynthia’s hand rested on the edge of the mirror as she stared unwaveringly at Fu Qian.
This person’s explanation was not only simple and clear, but also quite thoughtful, making it difficult to think of a reason to refuse.
Of course, Fu Qian had not been prepared to refuse in the first place.
Since he was after excitement, he would see it through to the end.
It took only a few seconds for Fu Qian to nod.
“No problem.”
“That’s wonderful!”
Dr. Cynthia’s smile became even more radiant, very satisfied with Fu Qian’s response.
“I’m glad you could make such a decision, many become quite hesitant at this point.”
Her hand brushed over the mirror, and the heavy black cloth was slowly pulled to one side.
“To the point where I have to make them realize that there really is no such thing as a choice, before they are willing to continue.”
In Dr. Cynthia’s seemingly gentle but actually domineering statement, Fu Qian finally saw the true face of Soul Guidance.
It was an oval mirror framed in gold, set on an intricately designed base.
The overall shape reminded Fu Qian of an amulet confiscated from some haunted house, though it was much smaller.
Besides, despite the dry air, a layer of mist seemed to envelop the silver mirror surface.
And the moment the mirror surface was fully revealed, Fu Qian noticed the mist churning as if it were gathering and flowing according to some rule.
However, under his gaze, this attempt ended in failure, as the mist quickly became chaotic again and continued to roll across the mirror surface.
…
It’s working!
At this moment, everyone in the room, including Gaya, had consciously positioned themselves opposite Fu Qian, careful not to be reflected inside by Soul Guidance.
Even Dr. Cynthia was staring seriously at Fu Qian, not missing any detail.
And in the next moment, she saw Fu Qian’s expression visibly tighten, making the smile that split across his face look out of place.
“What kind of joke is this!”
Half a minute later, he gritted his teeth and let out a low growl from his throat.
After the outburst, Fu Qian fell silent for a few seconds, then his eyes quickly became fierce.
“Don’t think you can bewitch me!”
Excellent!
Dr. Cynthia watched all of Fu Qian’s reactions, and a smile appeared on her face again, clearly very pleased with the scene.
She had seen such behavior more than once from those who claimed to be testers like Patch.
No matter how unruly or overconfident they were at the beginning, they would all show that gradual breakdown during the process–a change she enjoyed seeing.
Now it seemed, even the person before her was not immune to this.
Of course, as a tester, her principle was to record the facts without bias.
But she had to admit, no matter how many times she saw such a scene, it was always a pleasure to watch.
“Shut up!”
Just then, Fu Qian’s roar filled the room, and he even stood up abruptly, pressing his hand against the mirror in front of him.
Watching this scene with a smirk, Dr. Cynthia could no longer remain indifferent.
The next moment she stepped forward, ready to remind Fu Qian not to do anything rash.
“Say it again, who is the most handsome person in the world!”
However, Fu Qian’s next roar made the smile on her face freeze.