Chapter 178

Chapter 178: Dark Boundless Realm 33

“When Remover 4 began killing, the forum was already discussing him. At that time, I had not opened my forum, so I wasn’t aware of the sudden appearance of a Remover among the players.” Su Rong’s voice carried a sense of apprehension. “It must be him, he suddenly killed two players. He definitely encountered some players on night patrol in that area and killed them.”

“It’s him indeed.” Kui Xin replied casually, typing back. “He openly admitted that he had attacked the players there.”

“Fortunately, Remover 233 took care of him.” Su Rong was careful, preferring “taken care of” over “killed.”

“Without Remover 233, many more players might have suffered at his hands.”

Her words were quite intriguing.

Su Rong was a clever girl with insight, noticing things she would not mention or question.

“Your Shadow Double can be recalled now. The work tonight is not done yet, I need to continue.” Kui Xin said.

Across from her, Su Rong bit her lip nervously and said, “Be safe. Don’t push yourself if you’re injured; see a doctor if necessary.”

“Alright.” Kui Xin put down her mobile phone.

…

At three in the morning, after Kui Xin finished her rounds and cleaned up the battlefield, she decided to end the night.

Tang Guan had already left the Old Industrial Zone. Kui Xin, monitoring his device, noticed his phone powered on at his residence. It seemed after a recent incident when his sister called him about a math problem at a critical moment, he started the habit of turning off his phone during important tasks.

Kui Xin used data manipulation to check all the surveillance devices around. Song Tingshuan’s squad was resting outside. A few medics were treating the injured combatants. The range expanded further, and she saw several weary figures quietly leaving the industrial zone under cover of night, slipping past a camera unnoticed. They purchased water and food from a vending machine in the outskirts, leaving payment info behind…

Kui Xin noted these details, planning to investigate their backgrounds later.

Her eyes followed everything around the Industrial Zone via surveillance.

It appeared there were patrol cars nearby, police holding their recorders encountering a group of night-patrolling players. The police asked for identity verification and reasons for being out so late, wearing masks, and suspiciously moving alone… The players stammered, unable to explain.警惕心飙升的警察叔叔便带着他们去禁毒检测…啧，真有点喜剧效果。

Suddenly, she saw He Kangshi also wandering the streets, encountering a police car.

Sure enough, he ended up in the car too.

Players crowded inside the car, shocked by how this evening’s righteous night patrol ended up.

They exchanged glances in unfamiliar faces, unmasking themselves.

“Ah…Everyone seems busy,” one player blurted awkwardly.

“Oh well, everyone’s responsible,” another chimed in.

“Hard workers, all of us,” the third said wearily.

The fourth player sighed sadly, “I never thought my first detention would be for suspicion of collective drug use and illegal transactions. I’m a law-abiding citizen!”

The first speaker reassured, “Don’t worry, a test will clear your name.”

They were required to remove their masks due to identity checks, revealing their faces… unexpectedly.

The car door opened, and another player who had been questioned was ushered in. It was He Kangshi.

Startled by the crowded interior, he stood frozen.

“Quick in, lad, we’ll get you tested.” the officer muttered, “Strange, met a few masked players tonight?”

He Kangshi had removed his mask, spotting others inside. A fleeting urge to run washed over him, but the officer held a recorder. His escape was impossible! Slipping in grudgingly, he curled within himself, silently pleading, “Don’t notice me…”

Unlucky as he was, he was recognized immediately.

“Dude, it’s you!” the player strained to remember, but the name eluded him.

He Kangshi had become quite known as a gaming live-streamer, not exactly recognizable to everyone until his warning video went viral among gamers.

Others turned to look at He Kangshi, shock evident in their exclamations.

He Kangshi remained silent, his face conveying sorrow, “I never thought tonight would end like this. Meeting you all is… interesting.”

Mutual glances echoed his sentiment.

…

Kui Xin returned home, exhausted. She turned on a small light, stripped off her shirt, revealing bruised skin mottled with dried blood.

Her clothes, now unusable, were tossed aside, ready to discard after destroying any genetic info.

She filled the bathtub then sank in, worn out.

A little white mouse, injected with mutated creature blood, began thrashing its cage beside the tub, red eyes fixating on Kui Xin as if to leap out and bite. Visually, the mouse hadn’t changed much since before, perhaps due to insufficient time.

Ignoring the disturbances, Kui Xin lay in the bath, gazing at the ceiling.

Blood mingled with water, gradually turning it a pinkish hue.

If every night were this demanding, she surely would face an early grave.

After showering, Kui Xin ate some food to regain strength. Sitting on the bed, she opened her forum.

Many players were awake at this hour. To put it differently, those who could peacefully sleep through such events were the minority.

Title: “Remover 4! Another unknown Remover! This fourth Remover was also among those exposed on the forum.”

Kui Xin glanced at the post’s timestamp. Before she had eliminated Remover 4, the forum announced that he had killed two players.

1L: Another psychopath has surfaced. Killed two players at once! Remover 4 will likely succeed 233 and 777. I foresee him becoming frequent news and making waves.

2L: Killed two players? How did he do it?

3L: Instead of asking how, why not ask where he did it?

12L: Analyzing. Remover 4 didn’t kill before tonight, or anyone before that. So he likely only killed Second World inhabitants. From his actions tonight, it seems he couldn’t find a chance against players. Once he has the opportunity, he’ll go after them.

13L reply: Agree entirely! Remover 4 is terrifying, surpassing even 233, who acted quickly and was revealed almost immediately. Compared to 4, 233 is less capable.

14L: 4 reminds me of someone who grows stealthy at first, but becomes destructive later.

15L: Sympathize with the two victims he killed…

16L: Where’s Remover 4 located? Where did he kill the targets? Such people bring our world to ruin!

29L: Strongly suspect removers, including 4, to be in Tonglin City.

With massive players in Tonglin City, it’s logical for 4 to operate there. My guess, 4 is in Tonglin City!

30L: Holy cow, reading this makes me nervous. Could other removers be in Tonglin City?

31L response: Definitely! Famous Remover 233 is speculated to be here too.

32L replies: Will they come to blows?

33L: Hope so, a mutual defeat would be great!

34L: Think they won’t collide soon. Both are top-tier players, cautious even in such a high-stakes game. Only 777 remains active.

49L: Interesting numbering. 4 is the fourth removere exposed. Notice these numbers are interesting.

50L: Indeed, 233 mocks us, 777 implies something ominous, and 4’s pronunciation “si” means death. Remover 4 is like Death itself.

69L: Players in Tonglin should travel together, but be wary of trust. Grouping helps evade removers but beware infiltration for trust.

75L: Planning to post a group formation request.

76L replies: Form a night patrol team? Count me in, I’m in Tonglin City. If suitable, let’s form a team.

77L replies: Not a night patrol team, but a hunt for Remover 4. Bold players needed! I’ll make this scoundrel pay!

78L: What if caught while hunting?

79L: The concern is real… Laws and morality can barely control removers or extraordinary abilities users.

Conversation shifted toward forming teams to counter killer 4.

But then the mood suddenly turned.

99L: Wtf.

100L: OMG, wtf!

101L: Casualties announced! Line added! Remover 4 killed 8/20 by Remover 233.

102L: First post, face slapped.

103L: Thirteenth post, smacked hard!

104L: Thirty-fourth post… Damn, minutes after posting, 4 faced 233. Now both are done for.

105L: Most humiliated killer ever! Killed two, taken down by 233!