absurd deduction game.

The demons are a lowly, mutated, beast-like race.

They usually appear no different from ordinary people, but when stimulated, experiencing significant emotional fluctuations, or entering combat mode, they exhibit beast-like frenzy and loss of control, allowing their most primal impulses to dominate their minds.

This race cannot be conceived naturally; they can only be created artificially. Alchemists skilled in dark alchemy inject the blood of wild beasts into the human body, aided by evil mystical arts, to complete this seemingly deadly ritual.

After triggering the side quest, the system provided the following explanation for the term "Demon," along with a prompt:
If you successfully survive the demon's attack, you can include this information in a written report in the investigation notes submitted to the Ideal State.

The system did not pursue Yu Xing's act of sneaking off before the starting gun fired, which was to be expected, as Yu Xing, as a esteemed "True Level" user, inherently enjoyed certain privileges.

—Although this makes the words "fair and just" in the mission description seem a bit hellish.

The driver in front of us must have dog blood; look at his hunched back and menacing bared teeth...

"Who are you?" The demon gasped for breath, looking at the suddenly appearing tentacles with some fear.

Uncontrollable drops of saliva dripped from between the increasingly sharp teeth of the demon coachman, wetting the ground. Yu Xing's eyes showed a hint of disgust, guessing that this dog must have been a rabid and unruly dog ​​before it merged with a human.

A good dog wouldn't do this, well, it looks like it has rabies.

However, hunger prevailed over disgust, so Yu Xing didn't plan to talk to the food much before the meal. In any case, the demon "encyclopedia" given by the system was enough for him to understand a lot of things.

The ghostly aura contained within this "ghost" was merely an appetizer, not even enough to satisfy his cravings, but it at least soothed his strongest desires and brought him back to his senses...

As Yu Xing walked into the church under the watchful eyes of the church staff, she touched her flat stomach, still savoring the joy of that moment when she ate.

At 7:59 PM, he successfully completed the task guidance at the designated time.

Yu Xing guessed that the order in which they entered the town was related to the order in which they registered. He and Qu Xianqing were the last two to be selected, which was reflected in the instance as being delayed by something on the way.

He was clearly delayed. After finishing his first meal, he rushed into the town. He only glanced at the residents who seemed normal, grabbed someone to ask for directions to the church, and then immediately came over.

To keep her sharp coat in check, Yu Xing didn't opt ​​for high-speed underground travel, but instead explored the town of Yolikev on the road.

This was a town with a much faster pace than he had imagined. On the road, there were elegantly dressed nobles riding in horse-drawn carriages or rickshaws, as well as poor people with tired and numb expressions and barely clothed bodies.

He thought that the town, which worshipped the "Mother Goddess of Harvest," would be a pastoral paradise, but it turned out to be a miniature version of a big city, with a clear class system. Black smoke was still billowing from the factory chimneys in the distance, indicating that people were still working in the factories even as it was getting dark.

The only Harvest Church in the town of Yolikev is located in a relatively prosperous affluent area. The streets are sparsely populated, and maids in black and white dresses occasionally lock the doors of their masters' homes, signifying that social interaction has completely ended and no more guests are to be received.

Perhaps the bizarre events of the past few days have also eroded the courage of the wealthy and nobles.

Yu Xing could already see the spire at the top of the church. The closer she got to the church, the more holy the building, with its pure white base and wheat ears, radiated. A graceful young nun was standing at the church entrance, waiting for the investigators to arrive.

He registered before Qu Xianqing, so logically he should be the second to last.

But clearly... when he was led by the nun into the prayer hall of the Harvest Church and received the system notification that the "Guidance Quest Completed" was displayed, Qu Xianqing was already there.

Not only her, but all forty-nine other deducers present, all wearing investigator hats, cast glances at the person at the checkpoint. Some were curious, some were tentative, some were worried and helpless, and some were filled with... chaotic malice.

Yu Xing's eyes flickered, and he noticed that among the deducers standing in front of the rows of prayer pillars, besides Qu Xianqing and Carlos, who had already guessed that he was in this instance, there were two other familiar auras, one of which made him feel uncomfortable almost instinctively.

Yu Xing glanced at Zeng Lai, the "gambler" with a surprised expression, and looked up at the first row, where she met the eyes of a handsome man with exquisite features, a bright smile, and who seemed to be in a state of pleasure.

...actors?
It really annoys the tree.

The actor, dressed in a suit that didn't overwhelm his height, with his long black hair tied low behind his head, gave him a "friendly" smile. In contrast, several deducers in the crowd, who exuded an aura of depravity in Yu Xing's perception, all looked at him with hostility.

Did they bring their henchmen with the single-prism? Yu Xing's expression remained unchanged, but his tongue was itching. He really wanted to open his mouth and curse them one by one, so that they would die right here.

But the priest standing on the pulpit, dressed in white robes, did not give him that chance. The bearded priest, who was about thirty years old, spoke warmly: "You are the last investigator, aren't you? Thank you for being willing to come and investigate for Yorikev's safety."

Yu Xing is now extremely famous. Although he disappeared completely during the year when the Broken Mirror Squad was rapidly leveling up, he returned and participated in two consecutive live-streamed simulations that were featured at the top of the charts, attracting a large audience.

Aside from those who didn't watch the live stream or those who just happened to miss it, many people present recognized Yu Xing's face. Some of them immediately gasped, revealing their fear and admiration for him.

After all, this simulation was relatively unknown in the first phase, and the registration for the second phase was only limited to those above the differentiation level. Many mediocre simulation participants were matched into the instance in the first phase. Who would have thought that this instance would attract super experts who had broken through the realm?
The priest noticed the emotions in their eyes, and immediately regarded Yu Xing as a highly experienced investigator with great abilities and respected by industry professionals. His smile became even warmer.

The priest politely and gently reminded him, "Sir investigator, please join the line."

Yu Xing withdrew his gaze from the performers, stood at the end of the line with an unchanged expression, next to Qu Xianqing and Carlos.

Not only are the investigators who just arrived today gathering here, but those who survived the previous phase have also come.

Qu Xianqing glanced at Yu Xing and, seeing that he was alright, stopped worrying. Carlos, who was one seat away from Yu Xing, tilted his head and tried to exchange glances with him.

The hungry tree had no time to pay attention to the human's grumbling. Yu Xing ignored him, and Carlos could only let out a disdainful "tsk" in his heart.

The priest gathered his sleeves and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, you have come from afar. The church has received a letter from the Republic of America and has received your standard equipment in advance."

This is for newcomers.

Several priests, carrying plates, came from both sides and distributed equipment to the twenty-six newly arrived investigators.

The priest's expression turned serious, and he said, "In addition, based on the results of everyone's investigation last week, the church has summarized some of the reasons for the incident and listed the monsters that have appeared in the town for reference."

This time, a serene elderly nun brought a stack of newly printed thin books and distributed them to everyone.

Yu Xing stood at the back, not yet having obtained either item, but her tongue twitched as she tasted the aroma of food.

He searched for that strange, putrid stench, finally fixing his gaze on the smiling old nun. (End of Chapter)