Chapter 74
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Chapter 74: Ignition
Game hint appeared: “Allow ‘Psychic Dancer’ to commit arson or not?”
Bai Yan fell into deep contemplation, instinctively sensing that this particular choice held considerable significance—one that could potentially determine whether “Psychic Dancer” would develop a new trait.
Although arson might seem morally wrong, this place was most likely the headquarters of the ‘Black Star Faction’ cultists, who must be treated as enemies.
Moreover, it was evident that “Psychic Dancer” had been suppressed for many years and had long harbored resentment towards her family.
Her earlier words were spoken from the heart. If she were forcibly prevented from taking revenge, she might end up blaming Babel Tower for it later.
After careful deliberation, Bai Yan made his decision.
“Yes.”
At that moment, he suddenly felt that perhaps he too wished to witness a great fire.
Flame.
“I’ve heard that arsonists don’t actually intend to cause true destruction,” Bai Yan muttered to himself.
The purpose of arson is, in fact, for individuals to alleviate the frustration that society imposes upon them, to gain attention from others, and to obtain satisfaction they haven’t otherwise achieved in certain aspects of their lives.
Let the flames purify everything.
After Bai Yan made his decision, “Psychic Dancer” stood silently before the villa, saying nothing more.
The subtitles vanished.
Shortly after, she used Psychic Domination to make numerous black-clad guards set fire to various locations.
The grasslands throughout the villa community began burning, with pixelated flames gradually rising as the background turned crimson.
Shrill cries echoed throughout the area as countless individuals fled and attempted to extinguish the flames.
“Psychic Dancer” directed the guards to set fire to uninhabited areas; clearly, she deliberately avoided harming innocent individuals.
She merely wanted to witness a great fire that could incinerate her past…
The screen suddenly shifted.
The pixelated figure of Nightsaber arrived at the Augustus family’s doorstep, observing the emergence of an intense blaze ahead.
“Face your sins!” she proclaimed her battle cry once more.
A vertical list appeared on the left side of the mobile screen, displaying the pixelated avatars of “Nightsaber” and “Psychic Dancer.”
Bai Yan knew he could switch between characters by selecting their respective pixelated avatars.
Game Tip: Shadow Mode: You can view character avatars simultaneously, preset “character behavior,” and coordinate both characters’ actions!
Bai Yan was well-versed in games featuring preset roles and cooperative gameplay mechanics, having previously played real-time strategy games like “Shadow Tactics” and “Bounty Hunters.”
“Very well, let’s create some chaos… or rather, I’ll allow you to create some chaos.”
He guided “Nightsaber” into the villa complex, quickly receiving game prompts and discovering that she could use “Anathemas Star Chains” as a grappling hook to scale buildings.
By having “Nightsaber” leap onto buildings, she could avoid the numerous black-clad guards below. When encountering guards inside, she could swiftly evade their sight using “Deep Blue World” and rush past them.
However, “Deep Blue World” required a cooldown period.
Bai Yan needed to mind the gaps in guards’ line of sight when maneuvering “Nightsaber” up and down buildings via the chain to maintain her stealth.
If this were Bai Yan from half a month ago, he likely wouldn’t have cleared this level on the first attempt, but his gaming skills had improved significantly, allowing him to guide ‘Nightsaber’ effortlessly to the main villa.
There, she reunited with “Psychic Dancer.”
“The next objective is to locate the study,” Bai Yan noted.
He selected both “Nightsaber” and “Psychic Dancer” from the vertical list, causing the phone screen to dim and the world to fall still.
This was the game’s “Shadow Mode,” allowing simultaneous control of two operators.
He tapped the screen to preset their next actions.
“Enter the villa together.”
Preset completed.
The screen returned to normal, and the world resumed its dynamic state.
“Nightsaber” and “Psychic Dancer” infiltrated the villa together, with the phone display switching to an interior map showing even more concentrated groups of black-clad guards.
Due to the fire, the celebrities and nobles had fallen into panic, fleeing outside while the black-clad guards escorted them.
“The fire seems to have reduced guard density,” Bai Yan observed quietly.
Nevertheless, the operation’s difficulty increased.
“Nightsaber” and “Psychic Dancer” had to coordinate their innate powers continuously, allowing “Nightsaber” to proceed undetected while deceiving the guards… “Psychic Dancer,” protected by the Invisible Cloak of Hermes, faced no stealth challenges.
Finding the study proved straightforward, as “Psychic Dancer” had prepared a complete topographic map—intended for outsiders.
Clearly, “Psychic Dancer” would never lose her way in her own home.
Finally, they reached the study.
However, two Augustus family guards stood watch, their strength notably superior to the ordinary black-clad guards.
The crucial issue was that directly eliminating these guards would alert the entire clan’s security force, leading to massive retaliation.
That would result in an immediate game over!
“Well, beyond the guardians, the Augustus family itself has several extraordinary individuals.”
Though not all descendants of extraordinary individuals inherit such abilities, the probability remained high. Among Maryse’s siblings, half possessed innate superpowers while the others developed them later.
Her innate power ranked among the most formidable.
“Let’s attempt this.”
Bai Yan recognized that these final two levels of the “Babel Tower” event were truly the most challenging, nearly impossible to complete on the first try.
He moved “Psychic Dancer” forward.
Psychic domination!
Both bodyguards fell under her control, but suddenly, a deafening alarm blared throughout the villa!
Bai Yan maintained his composure, having anticipated this outcome.
“So ‘Internal Security’ units have counter-curse protection. Given how Psychic Dancer faced discrimination and surveillance within her family for years, they must have implemented precautions.”
On screen, black-clad guards flooded forward, accompanied by several elite monster-like Internal Guards… and two distinct boss units.
The Augustus family leader, “Reno,” appeared with his serious expression and handsome face… alongside a blue crow-masked man in a light-colored suit.
“Could that be… ‘Raven Reaper’ himself?”
Bai Yan instantly recognized him from their brief encounter outside the director’s office.
How could he be here? Why would he be present?
“Raven Reaper.”
Upon first seeing this man, Bai Yan had sensed an overwhelming “hunter” aura that made everyone else seem like prey.
Alan considered him among the top three members of the Demon Hunt Agency, equal to Lin Bian and Mr. Trap. His strength might even exceed Weasley, the Black Wizards’ leader.
“Facing such a formidable boss is problematic. Perhaps we should withdraw and definitely avoid direct confrontation,” Bai Yan muttered.
The enemies hadn’t detected “Psychic Dancer” yet—the Invisible Cloak of Hermes proved incredibly effective. However, “Nightsaber” now had nowhere to hide.
Bai Yan knew proceeding further meant certain death.
“My apologies, ‘Nightsaber,’ but in reality, I won’t let you perish so easily.”
He wanted to test the bosses’ capabilities and wouldn’t surrender readily.
Therefore, Bai Yan commanded both “Nightsaber” and “Psychic Dancer” to engage the numerous adversaries.
…
“Would you like to save?” “Restart?”
After the intense battle, both girls fought to their death, exactly as Bai Yan had anticipated.
Indeed, “Raven Reaper” proved most challenging.
His strength surpassed even the Augustus family head, Reno.
Bai Yan sighed and rose for a drink of water.
Clearly, facing this “raven” would require Nightsaber and Psychic Dancer to coordinate their efforts for any chance of victory. Defeating him one-on-one seemed impossible.
Start again!
This time, Bai Yan still chose to initiate the fire.
Following the established route, “Psychic Dancer” and “Nightsaber” returned to the villa. However, this time Bai Yan avoided having “Psychic Dancer” directly control the study’s guards.
Instead, he directed “Psychic Dancer” toward the ballroom, seeking to control an elven male named Phoenix.
This elf held high status, consistently standing beside the household master, Reno.
Bai Yan maintained an experimental approach, suspecting that controlling Phoenix might trigger an alarm.
However, events proceeded more smoothly than expected—Phoenix’s control triggered no alarms.
“Though the reason remains unclear, smooth progress is welcome.”
Under control, Phoenix was immediately directed to the study’s entrance to confront the two guards.
As expected, a dialogue option appeared!
1. “Let me into the study, it is an order.”
2. “My father is calling you, there is something very important.”
3. “Let my younger sister enter the study.”
Sister?
Bai Yan showed no surprise but confirmed that “Psychic Dancer” was indeed Reno’s biological daughter. However, none of this mattered anymore.
The father and daughter’s relationship had passed a point of no return.
After brief consideration, he selected the second option.
The guards hesitated momentarily before heading toward the banquet hall.
“Correct choice.”
As their opportunity arose, Bai Yan instructed Psychic Dancer to position Phoenix as guard outside while directing Nightsaber to enter.
However, he unexpectedly found “Raven Reaper” standing inside, arms crossed!
