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Chapter 43 043. A little regret

"you sure?"

Sweat beaded on Wang Ke's forehead. He didn't know whether it was because the surroundings were too hot, or because the sound that tortured his will became louder and louder.

After listening to what Qiao Mu said, he didn't even find it incredible.

After all, he had seen enough outrageous things today.

"We can't escape from here, let's go through the main entrance."

Qiao Mu glanced at the window.

They had just confirmed that the length and strength of the rope tied between the quilt cover and the sheets were not enough. Even if they dared to take the risk, only one person could barely try to escape.

Therefore, Qiao Mu came up with another method.

".I trust you."

Wang Ke nodded. He picked up the photo frame on the table and put the photos in his pocket. Then he took a rolling pin from the kitchen and gave Qiao Mu a hammer from the tool box. The two of them each took a wet hammer. Wet towel, came to the door of the house.

The two looked at each other.

The next moment, Qiao Mu opened the door.

Outside the door, several former residents were standing in the corridor that was already filled with thick smoke.

They looked like zombies, with dull expressions. The moment they saw the door open, their eyes all turned around, which made people feel terrified.

Wang Ke felt dizzy and couldn't help but tighten the rolling pin in his hand.

Qiao Mu took a step forward.

As he took steps, some ripples beyond reality spread through the corridors.

From the infinite void, golden threads slowly fell down, wrapping around the hands, feet, necks, and bodies of these "residents."

In the eyes of these people, Qiao Mu and Wang Ke disappeared, replaced by a cold, silent and deep corridor.

The roar of the incinerator came from the end of the corridor, and in the next room, the remains in the morgue kept hitting the freezer, making a scary sound.

Zila——

The security guard holding a crowbar in his hand was following suit, wandering in the quiet corridor.

【祼鬼】!

Qiao Mu used the anomaly he was anchoring to temporarily inject these strange scenes into the consciousness of the residents, making them feel the same and ignore Qiao Mu and Wang Ke.

But Qiao Mu didn't know how long this could last, so they had to act as soon as possible.

"Walk."

Qiao Mu said something and ran towards the third floor.

The fire has spread here, and the old and moldy walls are peeling off little by little, and the debris accumulated at the door is burning. The scorching heat makes the two sweat, which is quickly dried by the dry wind.

Fortunately, at least the middle path is still possible.

In the fire scene, many people were not burned to death, but were killed by smoke. Qiao Mu covered his mouth with a wet towel, leaned down, and ran towards the stairs at the other end.

Among the open doors, some people were covered in flames and were rolling and struggling in pain, making hoarse wails. Others had been completely swallowed up by the flames and were motionless, burning quietly. Some people stretched out their hands towards Qiao Mu, trying to pull him away. His ankle kept Qiao Mu here to accompany him forever.

Qiao Mu jumped over the man and came to the stairs.

The fire on the second floor was fierce and even hotter. He could already feel his skin burning, as if he had been burned a lot.

I wonder if the scars left by burns are difficult to remove?

Qiao Mu worried about her face, took a breath of the slightly smelly air from the wet towel, and prepared to run to the first floor.

According to the speed of the fire's spread, the first floor is probably almost burned, but it will be safer.

But just when Qiao Mu was about to take steps, he saw a figure blocking the middle of the corridor in front of him.

The clothes on his body were burned, and his skin was covered with festering blisters and scorch marks, but he still stood there upright.

It was the rich second generation who was possessed.

The moment he saw the other person, Qiao Mu felt the surroundings become quiet.

Some kind of clear murmur sounded inside his head.

"You didn't save me, you guys killed Wan'er!"

"Everyone deserves to die, everyone deserves to die!"

"Why did you bully her, why did you hurt her, my Wan'er!"

"Everyone is an enemy, burn you to death!"

"Are you in pain? Are you scared? This is what Wan'er felt before she died!"

The mixed voices of men, women, old and young echoed in his ears.

Wang Ke also heard such a sound, and his already fragmented consciousness was washed away, as if an exhausted drowning man had been struggling on the sea for a long time, and his ankles were grabbed by a water ghost under the sea, dragging him downwards. generally.

The man's eyes became empty and void, and the wet towel covering his mouth fell to the ground.

"Wake up."

Qiao Mu said nothing and slapped Wang Ke.

His eyes that had lost focus focused again, and Wang Ke looked at Qiao Mu.

"You still have to go home."

Qiao Mu said.

Wang Ke nodded hesitantly. He picked up the wet towel that was almost dried and turned his eyes forward.

In his ears, the murmurs continued to become complex, overlapping, and loud, occupying almost all of Wang Ke's hearing.

"yes."

Wang Ke could no longer see Qiao Mu beside him. He responded and ran forward.

Qiao Mu stared at the rich second generation whose body was occupied. In the infinite distance, golden silk threads hung down and wrapped around his hands and feet.

The blazing flames climbed up along the golden thread, trying to burn it.

The opponent's movements became slower.

Qiao Mu followed Wang Ke through the burning corridor on the second floor.

The eyes are dry, as if the vitreous humor in the eyeballs is about to boil.

The skin is itchy, the throat is sore, and the clothes seem to have been set on fire.

The two of them passed through the rich second generation who tried to stop them, one on the left and the other on the right.

Around the corner was the charred staircase.

suddenly.

Qiao Mu's ankle was pulled, and he stumbled and fell forward.

Turning around, in the burning corridor, countless arms stretched out from the walls, floor, and ceiling. Those arms had been burned until their flesh and blood withered, revealing the white bones underneath. Several took the opportunity to grab Qiao Mu's other arm. Legs, trying to tightly restrain his body.

Wang Ke, who was two steps faster than Qiao Mu, had already reached the stairs. He could go downstairs and escape from this building immediately.

He looked back at Qiao Mu.

Anyone can see that if Wang Ke chooses to help Qiao Mu, then neither of them may be able to escape, and they may both die here.

Now for Wang Ke, the best choice is to escape regardless of Qiao Mu.

As long as he walks through this section, he can go home and see his parents whom he has not seen for many years.

He is soon able to make peace with himself, reunite with his family, make up for the past, and have a bright future.

If Qiao Mu had been in his position, he might have made the same choice at this time.

Wang Ke only hesitated for less than two seconds.

He turned around and bumped towards the burned-up person who wanted to grab Qiao Mu.

Bang——

The flames left traces on Wang Ke's body, and murmurs suddenly enveloped his entire will.

During this gap, the hand holding Qiao Mu suddenly loosened.

"Old Wang!"

Qiao Mu stumbled up and screamed, but Wang Ke hugged the wealthy second-generation man who was no longer human, pushed him backwards, and pushed him deeper into the sea of ​​fire.

Along with myself.

Wang Ke had never seen such an ugly, strange, and ferocious monster. He felt that his consciousness was being pulled away and replaced by something hidden in the deeper sea. He seemed to be facing a huge monster. Just a glimpse of it is enough to make one's sanity collapse.

Trembling, trembling, timidity, and countless negative emotions occupied Wang Ke's heart.

But he did not sink.

Under the pressure of that awe-inspiring deep thing, Wang Ke stood upright.

He knew that this was the end.

In the end, I still couldn't go home and take a look.

He was a little regretful, but also a little lucky. At least, Qiao Mu could still go home.

"Let's go!"

Using his last strength, Wang Ke roared while pushing himself and the other party into the fire.

The next moment, an explosion sounded, and he and the mutilated human form were swallowed up by the flames.

Qiao Mu grabbed the handrail and took one last look at the corridor.

He jumped up, quickly climbed down the stairs, and passed through the first floor amidst the strong smell of burning.

The door was close at hand, and the murmur in Qiao Mu's ears became extremely noisy.

He passed through the ruined door.

suddenly.

The surrounding area became quiet.

Qiao Mu saw that the deep night was brewing pink and purple, the stars were dim, the moonlight faded, and something was about to emerge.

In the midst of the concrete jungle, a bit of morning light bloomed.

A new day has arrived.

Everything is hopeful.

He looked back.

The charred building stood, but the illusory flames disappeared together with everything that had happened here.

The mottled figures on the wall are intertwined, forming a depressing and crazy text about the system.

[Congratulations on completing the task]

【Start settlement now】

[Task exploration degree: 83%]

[Task Completion Status: Slightly Regretful]

[In the haze, you get a glimpse of the real corner of the world. Although you cannot see the whole picture, sometimes, the more you know, the more unfortunate you are. 】

[Although you failed to save anyone, fate still laughs at the futile struggle of mortals behind the curtain. 】

[But at least you survived, right? 】

[Reward: 1660 Chosen Points]

[Reward: Capturing Demons and Imprisoning Ghosts (Fragment)]

[Please wait for the call of fate and complete the mission]

[Next mission time: 167:59:59]

【The end will be with you in the future】