Who left their last words here?

Chapter 28 Raising the Crown in the Dim Light
On the way out, even though the base was spring-like all year round, Bai Zhou inexplicably felt cold all over and his limbs were stiff.

It turned out that he wasn't the only one watching Han the adjutant; the other party was watching him as well.

It seems that after "eating" Section Chief Liu, he couldn't wait to "eat" himself as well.

...Last night, Lieutenant Han told Baldy to come and pick up the "fresh goods" tomorrow night. Could it include himself as well?

In this way, it becomes easy to find the reason why Deputy Commander Han was so kind to him for no apparent reason and wanted him to become extraordinary.

—But why is he in such a hurry?
So many people are fine, how come it had to be... Section Chief Liu and him who just joined the company?

Was "eating" himself Han's idea, or the major behind him?

...A series of mysteries swirled in Bai Zhou's mind, sending chills down his spine.

I was walking in a familiar base, surrounded by a lively crowd.

But Bai Zhou felt absolutely no sense of security.

"Boom-"

The tower stands quietly, and the nine o'clock morning bell urges the employees to start their work.

Everything that passed by was still an ordinary scene, but in Bai Zhou's eyes, the feeling was completely different from the past.

The heavily armed patrol team marched by, and when they saw him, they would still smile and greet him.

His white teeth were showing.

—These are the cannibals they are.

They are cannibals, so they might eat Bai Zhou too.

The gray and black buildings stood silently, while the officials who passed by were impeccably dressed.

And there are slogans everywhere, so powerful and righteous.

Who would have thought that such a place would hide another unknown, bloodthirsty maw?
False honey trap:

Strangers cater to your tastes, adding fragrance to your sleeves and bringing beauty into your arms.

Bai Zhou would only scoff at such sweet talk, seeing through it at a glance.

—Take the shells! Oh, and remember to leave the candy coating behind.

However, the real honey trap is:

You are valued by your superiors, receive financial rewards from the organization, are respected by the world, and your comrades will vow never to abandon you; your spirit is to fight for the Federation.

Who wouldn't be confused by this?

But the truth is, this base has never treated people as "human beings".

Even if ordinary staff members had any doubts, they could only choose to "play dumb."

Otherwise, what else can we do?
The enormous profits blinded them, leaving them no time to think.

Even if Bai Zhou were to stand up now and raise his arms to shout, exposing the darkness of the Special Administration and the ugly face of Deputy Han...

So, where is the evidence?

Let's leave aside how many people believe it for now.

Before they were willing to believe Bai Zhou—

Bai Zhou must have already vanished into thin air, forced to commit suicide.

Isn't it much easier to deal with the person who raises the question than to solve the problem itself?
Then, everything will return to calm, as if nothing had happened.

Tomorrow, the Special Administration Bureau's Branch 36 will once again be a beautiful, harmonious, united, and justice-fighting Branch 36!

"..."

The increasingly apparent tip of the iceberg of the Special Administration sent a chill down Bai Zhou's spine.

If it weren't for Section Chief Liu's funeral, he would still be completely in the dark.

This was Brother Liu's unintentional final gift to him, and also the last lesson this senior taught him.

Fortunately-

No one ever knew that Bai Zhou was a Level 1 "Adventurer" and a Chosen One.

He is the chosen one who has mastered the "Moonlight Oath Saint Slash," and he also possesses a mechanical spear... with a crow on his back.

Do you think a level 1 Fate Adventurer has the right to stand up and talk?
It's hard to say, but at least we don't have to kneel.

In the Special Administration, which is full of talented people, there is certainly no shortage of people who are better than him, such as the major and Lieutenant Han.

However, Shirabuchi has the advantage of having an information gap.

Strength and weakness are relative. The fact that Bai Zhou was so insignificant in their eyes gave Bai Zhou an opportunity.

The secret to "miracles" lies within this.

—Because it is weak, it is strong.

……

Back in the dormitory, after putting down the "Enlightenment Potion," Bai Zhou discovered that Ya was not in the room.

So, after changing into his uniform, Bai Zhou hurriedly went out again.

—One day and one night!
Time is running out, and he needs more trump cards; he can never have too many.

Impulsiveness is the devil; sharpen your knife before slaughtering a pig.

—This is a principle that Bai Zhou learned from a young age in Wancheng.

Before the final showdown, Bai Zhou has too many things to do.

For example...

"drop--"

Bai Zhou arrived at the door of the low, gray building, took out his newly replaced P3-level specialist ID card, and swiped it at the door.

"Authentication successful."

"Welcome, Third Supervisor Bai Zhou, you've worked hard!"

Accompanied by the echoing sound of machinery.

Black Box Maintenance Department, newly appointed sector manager, Lord Shiraishu—

Arrive at his loyal Black Chamber, Third Sector!

Footsteps echoed as the expressionless worker began his daily "routine." He walked through the dark corridor, surrounded by silence and solitude.

Bai Zhou surveyed the surroundings, passing by the iron doors of several dark rooms.

As the supervisor, he has the authority to enter the black room at any time and inspect the black box at any time.

This gave Bai Zhou an opportunity.

The advantages of his current position and status are just enough for Bai Zhou to gain some benefits and use them to arm himself.

To take things from the organization and then fight against it?
This makes sense.

Only mystery can fight mystery!
If we don't do this, how can we live up to his new role as a P3 supervisor?

He worked so hard to get promoted within the organization, just so he could enjoy the fruits of his victory today.
As the Black Box Maintenance Department, a highly dangerous and special department...

If a P3 level manager is bold enough, they can do things that other specialists can't even imagine.

Because this is the closest location to the black box.

—Just like comparing a vault keeper to a bank president.

At first, Bai Zhou wished he could secretly pack up and take away all the black boxes in the sector.

Unfortunately, when Ya learned of this idea, she was terrified. Her little face turned pale as she stopped Bai Zhou from his dangerous plan, which seemed to involve carrying several nuclear bombs with him as he tried to escape...

Bai Zhou then regretfully gave up.

But there is one thing that is quite easy for Bai Zhou now—

With a "click",
The white boat stopped in front of the black room with catalog number F-13777.

The introduction of "Johor Laurel" is densely pasted on the black metal door.

With a clattering sound, Bai Zhou took out a bunch of brand-new keys, found the corresponding key, and unlocked the door.

With a creak—

Bai Zhou slowly walked into the small, dimly lit room.

As he closed the door, he looked up and saw the black box sitting quietly in the middle.

[Sealing Measures: The crown must be placed in sealed distilled water, and direct starlight must be strictly prohibited. The crown must be kept in a dimly lit environment isolated from external light at all times.]

[Appendix: The water needs to be changed and the system resealed every seven days.]

"—Today is the seventh day."

Bai Zhou glanced at the water bucket on the ground.

This is what he instructed his subordinates to put into the dark room in advance last night.

"It's time to change the water."

On his first day in office, supervisor Bai Zhou began his work "dutifully and responsibly".

As a P3 level supervisor in the maintenance department, I certainly don't need guidance and supervision from senior colleagues like a newbie.

It is perfectly normal to independently perform maintenance on the black box.

Unfortunately, the dark corridor is now completely silent and empty...

Otherwise, anyone who sees their newly appointed supervisor working so diligently and earnestly will give a thumbs up and praise Deputy Han for making the right choice.

With a "click",
Bai Zhou held his breath and slowly opened the sealed black box.

A sealed water tank came into view.

This is a glass cabinet filled with distilled water, with the golden crown lying quietly at the bottom, appearing lifeless in the dim light.

A... crown of thorns.

The thorny metal crown, submerged in water, is covered with layers of ancient and intricate patterns. Twelve sharp spikes grow on it, with an arc between each pair of spikes, their tips touching, as if they are holding something up.

Although he had already obtained a "Zhu Luoji Pass" from it once, this was the first time Bai Zhou had seen the true appearance of the Thorn Crown.

That was also the closest he ever came to the crown.

My gaze involuntarily drifted to the thing suspended above the crown that I could not ignore.

This was also his biggest motivation for being promoted to P3 sector manager.

Even though the Age of Gods has long been shattered, there is still hope that someone will rise from the ashes, don the crown, and become the new...Golden King.

The ancient blood-written words are right before my eyes, incomplete and blurred.

But its presence and overwhelming sense of oppression far surpass the clear last words left by Empress Irina.

The Age of Gods is shattered.

Wearing a crown in blood.

King of Gold.

How should I complete this will?

What will happen if it is completed?
Although Bai Zhou has no immediate interest in becoming some kind of Golden King...

Even if he were to instantly transform into a glittering "little golden man," it wouldn't solve any problems.

But since it claims to be so powerful, there's no reason why it wouldn't receive "good stuff" after fulfilling its will.

Even something similar to the [Zhu Luo Ji Pass] would be fine!

Perhaps, this could directly help Bai Zhou break through the current situation!
That's exactly why he's here today.

Thinking this, Bai Zhou examined the crown sitting still in the distilled water tank, looking at the mysterious ancient inscription.

He stood silently in place, his brow furrowed in thought.

There was no water being drained or changed.

The sound of water splashing...

Something was pulled out of the water tank.

A pair of hands held up the crown in the dim light.

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