Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 84 The Unusual Things Behind Chanis's Door
The person behind the scenes has collected a large amount of life force. Although their purpose is unknown, it is certainly not a good thing.

“Thanks to you, we finally caught her red-handed this time.” Leonard said, waving the candy wrapper. “I’m going to give this to our ‘fortune teller’ and hope he can find more clues for us.”

So the three of them got into the carriage and returned to Blackthorn Security Company, leaving the life-devouring factory area behind.

Klein did not disappoint them. Through divination, he discovered that the other party was hiding in a house by the river. However, these features were still somewhat vague, and with careful investigation, it might take several days to pinpoint the exact location.

They reported the situation to their captain, and Dunn decisively began arranging manpower to search for the target house along the banks of the Tasok and Hoy rivers. Luzer had not yet taken any courses on tracking and investigation, so he was not assigned to any missions and instead stayed at the company.

Lu Ze is not only staying at the company for now, but he will also be going underground tonight to guard the Chanis Gate.

If Cecilia doesn't go home, she'll have to face that madwoman, Ms. M, alone tonight. It's really worrying.
Thinking about these things, he couldn't help but feel worried.

I'll fuck her to death sooner or later.

"What's wrong, Lu Ze? You look a bit gloomy."

Just then, he heard Dunn's voice. Looking up, he saw Dunn looking at him, his gray eyes filled with concern.

Captain, I've been controlled! That persistent Ms. M broke into my house and has me and my sister under her control. You need to contact the Holy Temple immediately and have a high-ranking deacon come and kill her!
"I'm fine, but I saw some things in the factory area that I found regrettable."

Lu Ze smiled and shook his head.

In truth, he really wanted to tell Dunn everything that had happened. But the red aura of blood and the illusory eyes swirling around his face were constantly reminding him that Ms. M was watching him, and if Luze dared to speak, she would not hesitate to activate the flesh bomb and kill him and Cecilia together.

Time ticked by, afternoon passed, and night fell. The clerical staff and those not on night watch had all left. Lu Ze followed Dunn down to the basement and into the guardhouse. Sitting in the chair, behind him was the large, double-leaved black iron door inlaid with seven holy symbols.

"There's coffee and black tea in here. You can drink some if you feel sleepy. It will help you stay awake, but make sure you don't fall asleep."

Dunn gave him advice.

"Understood, Captain."

This was Luze's first time on duty, and he listened attentively to Dunn's explanation. The Charis Gate was an important facility of the Night Watchers, with one established at almost every outpost. Behind the Charis Gate were stored various dangerous sealed artifacts, precious extraordinary materials, and confidential files, guarded by special sealing forces and sentries.

According to Dunn, during the day, there are guards inside the Chanis Gate. They are all retired elderly night watchmen who volunteer to guard the gate. However, at night, the sealing power inside the gate is strengthened, and the elderly night watchmen cannot withstand it and have to leave.

"Remember, when you're on night duty, no matter what noises come from inside or what happens, don't open the door and go in," Dunn solemnly reminded him before leaving. "Understand?"

Some of the sealed artifacts stored behind the Charis Gate possess the attribute of being "alive," and sometimes they struggle against the power behind the gate. Luze heard Leonard say that when Klein was on duty last time, he saw a doll open the door from the inside and hand him a note with mysterious symbols drawn on it.

"Yes, Captain." Lu Ze nodded earnestly.

Cecilia is waiting for him to rescue her; he's not about to be reckless and go in.

Hearing Lu Ze say this, Dunn finally felt relieved and left. Soon, Lu Ze was the only one left in the huge underground space, so quiet that the hissing sound of the gas lamp releasing gas could be heard.

In the eerily quiet atmosphere, Lu Ze sat down expressionlessly, his back to Chanis Gate. He neither made tea or coffee, nor read magazines or novels to pass the time, but simply stared at the wall opposite him, illuminated by the light, without uttering a word.

Time seemed to stand still.

Cecilia is probably sharing a room with that crazy woman right now, isn't she? I wonder if she's scared, or if she can sleep peacefully.
Don't think about that now. I rarely have a long period of time to myself, so I need to think about what to do next as soon as possible!
Lu Ze appeared to be in a daze, but his mind was actually racing. He couldn't write down his thoughts to organize them because Ms. M was watching; he could only analyze the situation and deduce his next course of action.

First and foremost, ensuring Cecilia's safety is more important than killing Ms. M.

Secondly, he wanted to kill Ms. M, provided that Cecilia's safety was ensured.

But how can Lu Ze kill her?

Ms. M implanted flesh and blood into the siblings, monitoring and controlling them. Any slight abnormality could trigger an explosion. Furthermore, she is a powerful Sequence 5 Extraordinary, meaning he currently has virtually no hope against her.

But does Ms. M have no flaws?
of course not.

Just as Lu Ze had discovered before, Ms. M seemed to be experiencing some health issues, and her attitude towards Lu Ze was also somewhat strange. If they could figure out her true purpose, they might be able to use her methods to retaliate.
However, the biggest problem is that you are being monitored! Your every move is controlled by the other party, which is basically equivalent to one-way transparency. Even if they have countermeasures, it is difficult to be prepared!

Thinking about this, Lu Ze felt depressed and frustrated. How could he temporarily block Ms. M's surveillance without her noticing?
"crunch-"

Just as Lu Ze was lost in thought, a sickening scraping sound suddenly rang out behind him, echoing in the empty underground space.

"who!"

Lu Ze was startled and almost jumped up from his chair, one hand reaching for his gun holster and the other pressing against the clown doll on his chest. His heart pounded as he looked in the direction of the sound.

When he saw what was making the sound, his eyes widened in surprise.

It's Charness!
Charness's door is open!
With a creaking sound, the heavy and magnificent door was slowly pushed open from the inside, and the seven holy symbols embedded on it gleamed under the gaslight.

What... what's going on?
Lu Ze was stunned. The captain hadn't said how to handle this situation!
Just as his thoughts were in turmoil, a wisp of black silk suddenly emerged from within the Chanis Gate. It floated lightly and swiftly, appearing in front of Luze in an instant and completely enveloping his head.

(End of this chapter)