Chapter 123

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Chapter 123: The Final Battle Approaches

“Are you suggesting that the Black Star Faction will find a way to ‘poison’ the citizens of this city and transform them into Deep Ones?”

“Yes.”

Bai Yan stood in the director’s office, providing a full report on all the intelligence he had gathered.

Mr. Trap fell into silence.

Bai Yan waited for the response, hoping to decide on the next steps.

There is little to explain about this situation. His extraordinary abilities, derived from his “Connection,” are well-known within the Demon Hunt Agency. However, Bai Yan withheld the fact that he had already reached the “awakening” stage and had never disclosed his second ability, the “Game,” to anyone.

Moreover, it is beneficial to have the support of the Demon Hunt Agency, as it is better than relying solely on the strength of individuals from Babel Tower.

The “Non-core Operators” pool has not yet been activated, and Babel Tower’s available manpower remains limited.

By the way, there’s something important that caught Bai Yan’s attention.

After the captain took back the identity card, she should have learned about his additional actions, and the guards in the archives must have reported his behavior.

It is impossible for such an important location like the archives to lack monitoring.

Both Adelaide and Mr. Trap seemed unaware of this.

Not only did they not dismiss him, but they also didn’t even mention it.

Frankly speaking, Bai Yan hoped for dismissal.

This was his genuine desire.

Though joining the Demon Hunt Agency had advantages initially, his current self had completed the necessary groundwork and no longer required their assistance.

It should be left behind.

Mr. Trap regarded the man before him with a calm demeanor, already knowing that Bai Yan had not lied.

In truth, there was no need to fabricate anything in this case.

Mr. Trap also understood something.

Bai Yan, the newly appointed Night Watcher, must have already visited the scene from thirteen years ago.

No one knew why, but this once impulsive youth had become so unremarkable… Yet, there was undeniably a huge secret concealed within him.

Additionally, with the “Emperor’s” support, it was necessary to keep him at the Demon Hunt Agency.

Mr. Trap spoke slowly:

“If the Black Star Faction intends to distribute the conversion agent on a large scale, their target is undoubtedly the waterworks of Tatsumi City, which supplies all the city’s domestic water.”

Bai Yan nodded lightly, replying, “It’s possible, but we cannot be certain.”

“Indeed, it’s not certain.”

Mr. Trap also considered other possibilities.

“Your intelligence is crucial, but I still need to verify… According to protocol, it’s done this way, but this time I will make an exception and trust you.”

Bai Yan was surprised and asked, “Why?”

Mr. Trap’s expression was serious.

He looked at Bai Yan and replied slowly, “Because you too are a member of the Night Watcher. You would never joke about matters like this.”

Am I really a member of the Night Watcher? Bai Yan paused for a moment.

Maybe he is.

Mr. Trap smiled and added, “And Kessel also told me before he left… ‘Children like Bai Yan, Alan, and Merete Chambers are the future of order, and we should trust them more.'”

The Emperor Kessel held himself in high regard, and Bai Yan was not surprised by his words, though he misjudged him in some respects. The Moon Witch’s stance was indeed erratic.

Bai Yan nodded lightly.

“Thank you.”

Mr. Trap then extended his right hand, pressed a button on the table, and instructed Raven Reaper, who was guarding outside.

“Raven, immediately gather all the captains!”

Tatsumi City has hundreds of water treatment plants, and the Demon Hunt Agency cannot identify which ones the Black Star Faction might target. They also lack the manpower to monitor every plant at all times.

Therefore, the only immediate solution is to set up barriers around each plant.

Though it’s a troublesome method, as soon as the Black Star Faction attempts to break in, they will have to destroy the barriers, serving as a clear warning.

Two days later.

Bai Yan sat inside the 12th team’s armored vehicle, calmly holding his mobile phone, lost in thought.

During this period, he had been using Babel Tower’s updated real-time monitoring system to search for possible hideouts of the Black Star Faction remnants in the city, but found nothing.

This was to be expected.

Tatsumi City was vast. It was incredibly difficult to locate cult members among tens of millions of people.

He had also searched the archive room with his “Connection” ability in hopes of finding additional useful intelligence, but to no avail.

This situation couldn’t continue. With the enemy lurking in the shadows, the Demon Hunt Agency couldn’t maintain constant vigilance.

It wasn’t realistic to be on guard forever, and everyone knew this truth.

“As soon as the Demon Hunt Agency relaxes its alert, they can act and execute their plan… This has always been the cultists’ greatest advantage.”

Bai Yan was startled, suddenly realizing his phone was vibrating.

Emergency mission!

“The Black Star Faction has deployed ‘No. 2’ to attack ‘Psychic Dancer.'”

Attack!

Bai Yan was momentarily stunned. How did the Black Star Faction locate Psychic Dancer’s position?

Because of the Cognition Filter, the Demon Hunt Agency had been unable to track Babel Tower members for such an extended period. It seemed improbable that the Black Star Faction could outmatch the Demon Hunt Agency by such a margin.

How did they manage it?

Even the “Emperor” couldn’t compete with the power of Babel Tower.

Had some stronger force helped them?

“The powerful entity that can break through the Cognition Filter… Could it be Him?”

The being worshipped by the Black Star Faction.

The Chaos Star!

It wasn’t impossible. As Alan once said, the prophecy book could be wrong, indicating the Outer God had been influencing this world.

“An extraordinary being has intervened.”

Bai Yan swallowed nervously and continued to think. He clearly remembered No. 2.

No. 2 appeared as a tall, blond human beauty, but in truth, she was a demon from hell.

“Wasn’t this person already defeated before?”

Wait, she should know about Mr. Mystery, Bai Yan realized immediately.

Just then, the phone vibrated again!

Emergency mission!

Two emergency missions? Bai Yan was stunned, then took a deep breath.

“This situation has arrived sooner than expected… The true meaning of autonomous mode is that I cannot control everything 100% of the time.”

When Mu Ling completed her weekly mission for the first time, she had actually activated “self-discipline mode,” but Bai Yan had not yet allowed the Core Operators to fully exercise self-discipline.

On one hand, he feared they might die.

On the other hand, he genuinely enjoyed playing the games himself.

Bai Yan couldn’t help but fall into contemplation. Since two emergency missions came in simultaneously, he had to choose one to activate the self-discipline mode for.

Decision.

Who to trust?

There is a possibility of death for the one who trusts him.

He closed his eyes and remained silent for a while.

On a bustling street, Maryse calmly walked toward the safe house, holding a bag of fresh ingredients. This was her first time buying groceries, and her first attempt at cooking.

Everything has a first time, so maybe she could make a great meal for her guests today, right?

Maryse arrived at the roadside and, seeing the red light, stopped.

She looked down and searched through her bag of vegetables, frowning, feeling they weren’t the best quality.

“It’s a shame I’m short on money, otherwise, I’d throw these away and buy better ones.”

Maryse shook her head, lifted her gaze, and froze.

Across the street, a tall woman with golden hair in a white suit was looking at her with a smile.

Yes, that demon!

In this bustling place… Maryse’s heart sank as she looked at the dense crowd around her.

The traffic light turned red.

In the next moment, the pedestrians with the green light crossed as usual.

But only two “people” stood motionless on opposite sides of the street.

The woman’s originally beautiful face twisted grotesquely as her lips stretched into a wide grin.

“Little one, I’m going to burn you.”

Flames spread in an instant!

Mu Ling had just left the ancestral residence within the barrier.

The Hunter Clan exists within an independent barrier, completely isolated from the real world, which has been the reason for their survival until now.

The Hunter Clan’s real-world access point isn’t remote; it’s located in a department store in Tatsumi City’s famous “Papa” pedestrian street.

As usual, she walked out of the women’s restroom on the third floor of the department store and stopped in front of the mirror.

Even Mu Ling isn’t immune—women passing by a mirror must stop and look.

Mu Ling in the mirror appeared as beautiful as always, dressed in a new outfit: a black shoulder-length coat, black midi skirt, and a white fitted shirt.

“Speaking of which, do the male hunters of our clan feel embarrassed when they leave here…?”

Then, she planned to visit Maryse’s temporary home.

The two had already planned to have dinner together that night.

Are we friends now? Though that little guy said it was just for mutual benefit.

A faint smile appeared in Mu Ling’s eyes. She had been in a good mood lately.

Everything was progressing as expected. Though she hadn’t found her ultimate revenge target, she believed the Savior would help her achieve her dream.

“Excuse me, Miss Mu Ling.”

A cold male voice suddenly broke in.

Mu Ling’s smile vanished instantly.

She stood still, saying nothing, her face radiating only the most indifferent, deadly intent.

“Our previous encounter was too rushed. Now, allow me to reintroduce myself… My master calls me ‘Number Zero,’ while my subordinates and the Demon Hunt Agency refer to me as ‘Mr. Mystery.'”

“Or you can simply think of me as… the destroyer of a certain filthy hunter clan.”