The broken streets around Jason began to slowly disappear.
No!
Not disappear!
Instead... replaced!
Jason glanced at it and knew it.
Everything in front of me is illusory, it was created by that locust borrowing those "river water" and its own ability, and now that the locust is eaten by him, naturally everything returns to the original.
Although he ate the locust, Jason had to admire the opponent's ability.
Eerie and silent.
It is really difficult to guard against.
Of course!
It's really delicious!
Although it is only the simplest cooking method, it magnifies the deliciousness of the other party to the extreme.
Jason, recalling the delicious food, looked at the text in front of him.
[Stealer who devours steals (larvae. Seriously injured)!]
[Excess recovery of physical strength, energy, and injuries!]
[Saturation +88]
[Saturation: 88]
[Excitement of eating +3]
[Eating Excitement: 3]
…
"Stealer?"
"It's a fitting title, really."
Jason commented like this.
He can fully imagine that if the other party has not miscalculated and has other goals, he will definitely be able to steal the other party's life and occupy everything the other party should have.
To put it simply, it is to become the other party thoroughly.
And the person being replaced
Call it 'death'.
Even, from a certain point of view, such a substitution is more terrifying than death.
Think about it, your parents, wife, children, and friends have become someone else's. They ignore you, smile at that person, and give family, love, and friendship, while you are watching, angry you Step forward to stop, and then be regarded as crazy, then you are expelled, even beaten, under the fists, kicks and sticks, everything related to you becomes a tool for others to hurt you.
What kind of mood would that be
Life is better than death, is that it
Jason definitely doesn't want to be such a person.
Therefore, his vigilance against 'stealers' has reached an extreme.
"Just one seriously injured larva can make such a change in a city!"
"What if it's a mature body?"
"I'm afraid it can really change the world, right?"
Jason pondered how to deal with the 'stealer'.
In the end, the line of sight turned to [Protection from Evil] again!
[Protection against evil] It is effective for 'stealers', that's for sure!
The previous fight against Iona in the disguise of the 'Stealer' was enough to prove this point!
only…
Expert-level [Protection from Evil] is still not enough!
I want to upgrade [Protection from Evil] to a higher level!
Master class!
Above the master level!
Jason Anzi clenched his fist and set himself a goal again.
"35 points of satiety is enough."
"But the excitement of eating at 8 o'clock... is it still 5 o'clock?"
Jason frowned.
5 points of food excitement are not so easy to accumulate.
What's more, what he pursues is not only the master-level [Protection from Evil].
There are even higher grades!
In other words, the 5-point food excitement is just a foundation!
"Is there any way to gather a large amount of food excitement?"
Jason couldn't help thinking.
At the same time, his eyes turned to Evelyn.
With the death of the Stealer, Evelynn regained her powers.
But Evelyn, who was caught in self-doubt, didn't pay attention to these at all. She stood there, her figure was a little erratic, and even gradually became transparent, as if dissipating at any time.
Anyone could see that Evelyn was in a bad state at this time.
Jason is no exception.
However, he was more worried about Gichel.
Will Gichel be okay
"Don't worry, Gichel will be fine."
"I am false."
"She's the real one."
"When I disappear, she will wake up."
Evelyn said so.
His tone was very calm.
His eyes were fixed on Jason.
The next moment, her calm tone became agitated.
"Why didn't I meet you first?"
"Why am I false?"
"Why didn't I discover this before?"
There is both unwillingness and remorse, but more of it is reluctance.
She looked at Jason.
Looking at this, she thought that he must be the man she was destined for.
reluctant.
It was precisely because of this reluctance that she gave up her 'resistance'.
Created by the "stealer", she has part of the power of the "stealer", and she has the power to resist.
But she doesn't want to.
Because, Jason looked at her.
She would not let her 'ugly' side appear in Jason's memory.
and-
She, Evelyn, queen of 'Fishbone Street'.
Absolutely will not hurt his sister Gichel.
She had made such an oath, maybe it was false, but she took it seriously.
Now that it's serious, it's really... really!
call!
After letting out a roar, Evelyn returned to her original aura, wild and fierce. Although her figure became more erratic, she didn't care anymore.
"Can Jason promise me one thing?"
Evelyn looked at Jason and asked a little shyly.
As soon as Jason frowned, he subconsciously wanted to refuse, but seeing Evelyn who was about to disappear, he finally changed his original words.
"It doesn't violate my principles, yes."
Jason answered like this.
"Are you afraid that I will drag you to register?"
"Who would register a false existence for marriage?"
Evelyn looked at Jason, and subconsciously teased a few words, but this kind of teasing did not appear vulgar, but rather generous.
Then, Evelyn pointed to the roof not far away.
"Watch the sunrise with me."
After finishing speaking, Evelyn jumped up, jumped onto the roof, sat there cross-legged, and looked towards the east.
Jason appeared behind Evelyn.
Watching the sunrise certainly wouldn't violate his principles.
Now that he has agreed, Jason will not go back on his word.
"Jason, do you think there is a difference between the real world and the world in front of you?"
Evelyn asked.
"Yes, the real world is crueler and more terrifying."
Jason nodded.
Evelyn turned her head and looked at Jason angrily, as if complaining about Jason's seeking truth from facts.
"I'm about to die, can't you lie to me?"
Evelyn emphasized.
"I try my best."
Jason frowned and nodded again.
"Then let's continue!"
Evelyn said, cleared her throat, and continued to ask—
"What about the food?"
“Same deliciousness.”
"Where is the furthest place you've ever been?"
"A place called the City That Never Sleeps."
"Is it nice there?"
"It's a paradise for scum, villains, and criminals, and a forbidden place for ordinary people. If possible, ordinary people should never go there for the rest of their lives."
"You hate it there?"
"If I could, I would blow it up."
"Jason?"
"Um?"
"Give me a special funeral, a different one, I don't want to die so silently and plainly."
"good."
"Jason?"
"Um?"
"I… "
The sound stopped abruptly.
The sun jumped out of the horizon at this moment.
Evelyn, Gone with the Wind.
The morning breeze was blowing, and Jason's clothes were blowing. He looked at the sunrise in the distance and remained silent.
At this moment, the entire block was completely awakened.
"Ah! A gas explosion occurred!"
"The whole street is ruined!"
"Look at Dr. Hannibal, he's unconscious!"
"call the ambulance!"
"Call an ambulance!"
…
The awakened city has become extremely noisy.
But any noise, in one place, will become quiet and solemn.
A few days ago, the gas explosion on Sausage Street miraculously caused most of the residents to suffer only minor injuries, but the youngest daughter Evelyn of the "Watchdog Bakery" was unfortunately killed.
Condolences are expressed for the loss of this young girl.
They gathered here today to give this girl a ride.
"Sisters Gichelle and Evelyn are really pitiful. They have no parents since they were young. The elder sister has been taking care of the younger sister since she was a child. When the older sister was unconscious because of an accident, the younger sister took care of the older sister. She relied on the pastry shop to maintain her medical expenses."
"Now that my sister is dead, what should Jichel do?"
"Oh, what a pity."
Sighs echoed through the crowd.
People silently offered bouquets.
However, the gazes of these people involuntarily turned to the side of the cemetery.
There was a tall figure in a black suit standing there. It was a sunny day, but he was holding a black umbrella high up. The other party seemed to be attending the funeral, but he didn't join them, he just watched from a distance. , the expression on his face was full of indifference, his eyes were a little sad, but filled with an inexplicable calm.
Who is this
It feels so mysterious and a little scary.
No words are needed.
No extra action is required either.
People who attended Evelyn's funeral were subconsciously attracted to Jason after seeing this appearance.
Even when they were about to leave, some people looked back at Jason from time to time.
And at this moment, Jason moved.
He strode towards Evelyn's tombstone.
Looking at the tombstone with Evelyn's name engraved on it.
Looking at the tombstone with the date PY78.9-PY87.1 engraved on it.
He bowed slightly.
Then, lowering his voice, he said—
"The organization will not forget you!"
This low voice reached the ears of the people who had just left just right.
Those attending the funeral stopped in their tracks.
organize
What organization
They looked at each other in astonishment, and when they went to look for Jason, Jason had already disappeared.
Only an open umbrella was left lying quietly in front of the tombstone.
The wind blows.
The opened umbrella rolled over slightly, and it leaned closer to the tombstone.
Like snuggling.
Under the sun, the figures of the tombstone and the umbrella are stretched very, very long.
…
Xindecheng Hospital.
In Ward 141.
Suddenly there was a burst of laughter.
Gichel, who had been in a coma for several years, woke up.
She woke up with a smile.
"Hahaha, Jason is so funny!"
"As expected of the man I like!"
She smiled like this.
"Evelyn, as a girl, you can't say that."
The soft and weak voice of the female pastry chef suddenly rang out from Jischel's mouth.
"I know, I know."
"But don't you think Jason is funny?"
A wild voice also came from Gichel's mouth.
The weak voice hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in admission.
"Yes, very interesting."
"Isn't that all right?"
The wild voice laughed again.
Then, she pulled off the quilt on her body, and she just got out of the hospital bed in a hospital gown, and strode towards the outside of the hospital, muttering in a low voice as she walked: "The city that never sleeps, the city that never sleeps... just stay there obediently." Come on, I'll find you!"
"Evelyn, isn't it good for us to leave like this?"
The voice of the female pastry chef sounded again.
"Don't you want to see Jason sooner?"
Evelyn asked back.
The female pastry chef fell silent for a moment.
Of course she wanted to see Jason.
The can't wait kind of.
"what should we do?"
asked the pastry chef.
Evelyn didn't answer directly, but turned around and walked towards Pea Corner Street. Looking at the familiar garage door, she grinned a wild smile.
"'Fishbone Street,' your queen is back!"