I created a foundation

A feeling of power never before felt.

but……

Yukino slowly opened her eyes, her ice-blue pupils still holding a hint of confusion caused by the sudden change.

Lin Qing had stood in front of her without her knowing when, holding a smooth full-length mirror in his hand.

The mirror clearly reflected her appearance at the moment.

The girl in the mirror still had the same cool and beautiful face, like an ice lotus on the top of a snowy mountain.

His eyes still held that aloof and sharp look that kept people at a distance.

only……

Above the long, beautiful black hair, a pair of furry, snow-white and cute cat ears were trembling slightly, appearing out of place, yet strangely harmonious.

Her lips seemed to be fuller than usual. When they were slightly opened, one could vaguely see two small and sharp... fangs 957?

The restlessly swaying white cat tail behind her made her exude a kind of... strange aura that she herself couldn't describe.

Yukinoshita Yukino, looking at the self in the mirror that was both familiar and unfamiliar, froze.

It was as if he was cast under a petrification spell.

My mind goes blank.

What's this?

Is this what the president meant by... "small changes"?

For the first time, cracks appeared on the Ice Queen's face.

A mixture of shock, confusion, shame, and a hint of disbelief surged violently in her ice-blue eyes.

She could even feel the temperature of her cheeks rising rapidly and uncontrollably.

"Ah."

A very light laugh escaped from Lin Qing's throat.

Xue Noi suddenly turned her head and looked at Lin Qing, her eyes full of accusation and shame.

Lin Qing had a playful smile on his face as he looked her up and down. Then, he commented in a tone of praise:

"It's cute, isn't it?"

cute?

Yukinoshita Yukino's body shook slightly.

This word is completely different from her previous life.

Just when she was filled with shame and anger and wanted to say something to refute.

Lin Qing suddenly stretched out his hand.

His fingers, gently and playfully, scratched the base of the snow-white cat ears on her head.

"Uh-huh..."

A very subtle, trembling, kitten-like hum came out of Yukino's throat uncontrollably.

Her whole body trembled violently, as if she had been struck by an electric current.

An indescribable tingling sensation instantly spread from the ears to the whole body.

The blush on her cheeks instantly spread to her fair neck, and it was so red that it seemed to be bleeding.

The restless cat's tail, due to the sudden stimulation, suddenly stretched straight, then drooped weakly, gently patting her calves.

Yukino's eyes instantly became misty, with a hint of confusion and panic.

She wanted to step back, but found her legs were a little weak.

Lin Qing withdrew his hand, and the smile on his face deepened.

He looked at Yukino, who was both embarrassed and helpless, but because of this look, she looked even more charming. His tone returned to calm, but with an unquestionable power:

"Don't be fooled by this appearance."

"Don't underestimate this seemingly harmless cuteness."

His voice reached Yukino's ears clearly, like a loud bell, dispelling the confusion and embarrassment in her mind.

"Beneath this skin lies the soul of an ancient predator."

"It's the saber-toothed tiger, the ancient king, with claws sharp enough to easily tear through steel and a raw power that can crush all enemies."

Xue Noi was slightly startled, raised her head and looked at Lin Qing.

A determined light gradually re-gathered in the ice-blue cat eyes that were moist with shyness.

Claws and power.

This is what she is really pursuing.

Lin Qing stared at her with deep eyes.

"Adapt to it, master it, and then... use it to accomplish your mission."

Chapter 114: The "Sleeping Beauty" Murder Case

Yukinoshita Yukino's fingertips curled up unconsciously.

An unfamiliar feeling of power flowed through my limbs, with a slight numbness that I had not yet fully adapted to.

The view seemed clearer than ever before, with the tiny dust particles in the air and the veins of distant leaves all appearing with astonishing clarity.

Her hearing was equally sharp. Through the thick walls, she could pick up the slight friction sounds of people walking in the next room and the subtle clicks of keyboards.

This is a "gift" from the president, Lin Qing.

The price is uncontrolled, subtle changes in certain parts of the body that are different from those of ordinary people.

The feeling of shame was like a thin electric current, running through my heart from time to time.

But even stronger is the desire to control this power.

She needs time to adapt and fully grasp this sudden transformation.

However, the Foundation never gives people much time to adapt.

Without warning, the shrill sound of an alarm ripped through the relatively peaceful atmosphere within the Intelligence Analysis Department.

The red warning light on the ceiling flashed rapidly, illuminating every slightly tired face with a crimson glow.

The technician on duty suddenly jumped up from his seat and operated the light screen rapidly with his hands.

"Alert source: external network public opinion monitoring system."

"Keyword matching: Sobu City Sobu High School, multiple mysterious deaths, unexplained phenomena."

"Preliminary risk assessment: Medium."

The information flow refreshes on the central home screen like a waterfall.

A young analyst's face turned pale, and his voice trembled slightly.

"Report, three highly similar incidents have been reported from the same location in the past seventy-two hours."

"The data is being cross-validated..."

"Confirmed. It meets the characteristics of an unknown abnormal event. The level... the level may need to be increased."

Sobu High School.

A week ago, this was just an ordinary campus filled with youthful atmosphere.

Today, a thick haze hangs over every teaching building and every playground.

The first victim appeared in the corner of the school library.

A boy who is usually quiet and introverted was found leaning against a bookshelf, as if he was just asleep.

There was an extremely peaceful, even happy smile on his face.

The sunlight filtered through the window, casting mottled shadows on his face, making his smile look particularly strange.

There were no signs of a struggle.

There is no external injury at all.

The forensic doctor's preliminary conclusion was sudden cardiac arrest.

Two days later, the second victim appeared.

A lively and cheerful girl was found on the rooftop of the teaching building.

Same sleeping position, same peace.

The faint smile on the corner of her mouth was particularly dazzling in the cold morning breeze.

She was still holding a half-eaten lunch box in her hand, and seemed to have quietly fallen into an eternal dream while enjoying her lunch.

The cause of death was still unexplained heart failure.

The third victim died in the bedroom of his home.

He is a class monitor with excellent grades.

When his parents found him in the early morning, he was lying on his side in bed, with the quilt neatly covered.

The smile on his face was more obvious than that of the previous two deceased persons, with a sweetness that was almost intoxicating.

It feels like I am experiencing the most beautiful dream in my life.

Panic spread like a plague in Sobu High School.

The students whispered to each other.

Every subtle similarity is magnified infinitely.

“They are all dead…”