Chapter 896 - 22: Patch Package_2
If this drags on any longer, the dishes will go cold...
Wait, if we keep moving forward, isn’t there a cursed unfinished building over there? Yotsuya Kousuke looked ahead and suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a building site there. The unfinished building stood there and was, in a way, one of the more famous local urban legends.
From the frequent accidents and the inability to complete it, the building became known as cursed.
Later, there were developers who didn’t believe in curses, trying to take over the mess, only to retreat in disgrace... This further enhanced the reputation of the cursed building. Just like all urban legends, regardless of how evil and dangerous they are rumored to be, they always attract people with a curiosity for thrill.
In a way, the building became a place where some young couples would seek excitement—
And if you’re seeking excitement, you naturally have to commit fully.
As for the many people who suffered major losses there, their stories seldom gained much publicity, adding only to the mysterious aura of the urban legend without deterring future visitors who still come occasionally to do things that can’t see the light of day.
At this point, Yotsuya Kousuke thought about that, and his expression changed dramatically.
He had followed the trail, searching through hotels, inns, and dating spots, but hadn’t seen anyone...
Could it be... could it be...
Damn it!! My sister is really going to get corrupted by this!!
With this conclusion, the little elementary school student was heartbroken and frantically dashed forward.
One can only say that nowadays, kids aren’t like they used to be; they receive far more information than children of the same age in the past. It’s not an isolated case but a common phenomenon. In today’s media-rich, information-exploding world, the speed and quantity at which the new generation receives information have significantly surpassed the past.
They’re kids with adult minds.
What should be known and what shouldn’t, at this age, they almost already know.
...
...
"Kosuke..."
With tightly pressed lips, Yatsugaya Miko stood in front of the unfinished building, staring into its depths.
Her heart was filled with worry and unease.
About this cursed building, she had heard a bit. In the past, she would think of it as nonsense and laugh it off. But now it’s different, as she looked at the terrible black aura inside, her eye twitched uncontrollably.
Such a thick, enormous black aura, it was nearly the worst thing she’d ever seen.
Despite having awakened her spiritual vision only a few days ago...
"Did he really go inside?" The long, straight-haired girl almost pleaded with her eyes at Gu Mo beside her, her tone nearly begging.
"Indeed, he did run inside... but for now, there’s no danger."
Gu Mo responded calmly.
"After all, your brother is different from you; he can’t see those things, so he won’t be attacked immediately... But the number of evil spirits inside is too high, and the sinister aura is very thick. He only has limited yang energy as a kid, and staying there too long will still lead to trouble."
This isn’t him talking nonsense; it’s indeed the truth.
In this world, the line between life and death is clear; if you can see, you can see; if you can’t, you can’t. Yet, with exceptions like Miko, who suddenly awakened spiritual vision one day, could other ordinary people also have the possibility of crossing the boundary under certain circumstances?
The answer is naturally yes.
According to Gu Mo’s observations, living people are surrounded by a yang fire-like aura, but the flame’s burning requires fuel, and that fuel comes from the body’s life energy...
And in the ghostly place of this building, with so many gathered evil spirits, even a strong adult’s yang energy would quickly be exhausted, let alone a frail elementary school child. Once life energy is drastically consumed, with the state declining, it’s easy to see things one couldn’t see before.
—Which would naturally become increasingly dangerous.
Recalling that evil spirits couldn’t attack someone who couldn’t confirm seeing them, Yatsugaya Miko slightly relaxed but couldn’t help worrying and looked at Gu Mo again for help. She was still afraid something unexpected might happen, and the only one she subconsciously relied on for help was this expert.
But would he continue to help her? How should she repay him?
Should she...?
Should she reiterate the earlier terms?
Just as the girl was about to grit her teeth and seriously sign a contract of servitude, Gu Mo beside her had already taken steps to go in: "Let’s go; your brother may already be trapped inside; there’s no time to waste."
"...Okay!"
Yatsugaya Miko paused slightly, then quickly nodded with force.
If her goodwill could be quantified, perhaps one could see a display of +1, +1 popping above the girl’s head...
She quickly followed and went inside the building alongside the figure ahead. What met her was incredibly dense black aura, almost solidifying into a physical form of dark negative emotions, thick as mud in the girl’s vision, causing her instant anxiety.
This probably counts as a small bug...
Gu Mo ahead pondered, observing that too many evil spirits had gathered here, and it wasn’t far from the Strategy Room headquarters.
But this spot hadn’t been handled, which logically makes no sense; after all, in his setup, these official organizations still prioritize protecting humans, acting around basic principles in most cases.
So, this was naturally a loophole.
Neither too big nor too small, but certainly curious.
Perhaps when exposed, those people might find a reasonable explanation for it, but... remember, a dam can be breached by tiny termite holes.
Especially using the Time Gem’s power to simulate the future repeatedly, Gu Mo discovered many bad-ending routes originated from seemingly trivial details, causing a world-view clash. A butterfly lightly flapping its wings can trigger a series of chaotic effects.
This likely involves the reason for world counteraction—
The correction power is an omnipresent vortex of force, constantly wanting to eliminate abnormal sources and adjust causal chains to enter world lines that better align with its direction.
In this situation, where slight inattention occurs, the multiple histories he crafted can easily be subject to world "correction."
That said, Gu Mo’s attitude remains optimistic and positive; after all, it’s still an extremely valuable experience, with the belief that having this precious experience and experiment data will make future endeavors smoother.
With this optimistic thought, he searched through the issue and skillfully patched it directly at this place.
With his will directing, the "Otherworld" of differing rules quietly descended in this unfinished building, transforming it into an Otherworld Domain, directly granting the unfinished project a Divine Hall-level site property, like a secret workshop meticulously transformed countless times by a magician.
Space was stretched...
Concepts were confused...
Rules were redefined...
He used intel from his previous Shrine infiltration and analysis of the super evil spirit impersonating a fox, directly applying it to this building, turning it into an evil spirit nest-like domain, quickly remodeling the scene.
Everything completed effortlessly in moments, next only following the process for a strategy, guiding the hero squad inside the base.