[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-god-through-horror":3,"chapter-becoming-a-god-through-horror-becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-24":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Becoming a God Through Horror",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273567,4441,"Chapter 24: Arrival at the Camp: Yulunca, Maria","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>In the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis, sitting in the back seat, watched the shrinking town of Ravensfall and finally relaxed his tense body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a powerful ghost for the first time, he had to admit he was genuinely nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in this childlike state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis touched the divine statue in his chest, feeling somewhat reassured, and squinted as the town faded into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he would return soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, first head to the destination, then deal with Estelle—step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Louis unconsciously glanced at Estelle, who sat across the car, hidden behind someone else. Estelle seemed to notice, looked at Louis, then turned away without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her heavier breathing caught the attention of Emma, who had been watching her closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emma immediately wore a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave Louis a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis chuckled softly, shook his head, and raised his own thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In dealing with Estelle, he had clearly become Emma’s ally—even though they’d always been “friends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the front seat, David drove attentively, while Angela kept calling people on the phone—women, it seemed—unaware of the minor drama behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mississippi State, Kurna Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camp lies in northern Mississippi, where numerous lakes attract many immigrants and tourists who come to sightsee or settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurna Camp is one of them, with a small town nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, near noon, a car slowly drove into the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kurna Town, finally here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis observed the streets: many pedestrians, cars, suitcases, and people dressed lightly; shops thrived, looking quite prosperous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David first took everyone to a hotel, then began preparing for camping at Kurna Lake—most supplies could be bought in town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis, however, first inquired about the place. It was a habit from his past life: gathering intelligence, especially in unfamiliar environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Louis looked excellent—black tousled hair, a high nose bridge, crystal-blue eyes, and a youthful face full of collagen; he looked like an adorable little boy, highly attractive to older women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He easily obtained everything he wanted to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems like a very ordinary town, just with too many camps scattered everywhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis rubbed his chin, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s fine—perfect for figuring out how to get rid of Estelle. Fine, keep it simple: find a chance to trick her out alone and make her “accidentally” fall into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Emma and Estelle were each taking their own actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emma bounced over to the front desk and used the best weapon of children to get the information she wanted. Upon learning there was a computer in the hotel, her smile brightened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estelle wandered around the hotel, listening to conversations. When she heard rumors of ghosts and students jumping from abandoned classrooms, she smiled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David, returning from shopping with Angela, suddenly bumped into someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mother and daughter—blonde, fair-skinned. The girl had two braids and looked cheerful and lively; her mother, however, was extraordinary: under the flickering lights, her expression was strangely innocent, and she was quite beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, are you okay?” David helped the girl up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few candies from his pocket and handed them to the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl took them, smiled at David, and asked, “Are you also here for vacation, Uncle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, heard the scenery here is nice, so I came to see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few more exchanges, the mother behind the girl remained silent, only gazing at David with a seductive look. David felt a warmth in his chest but remembered why he was here, said a few more words, and hurried off with Angela.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulunca watched David’s retreating back and suddenly smiled. “Mature, kind, and seems to have money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mother behind her blushed slightly and lowered her head shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulunca instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, this hotel…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gazed deeply at the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, Mom, we should go to school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two gradually walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the direction they headed was precisely around the lake where Kurna Camp lay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a girls’ church school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because last night’s maneuver had been exposed, Estelle was now avoiding him—even when Louis showed weakness, she gave him no chance to be alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Emma was acting mysteriously, doing something unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the entire half-day, Louis found no opportunity to quietly eliminate Estelle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then David returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, kids, let’s go camping!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis clapped along obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the campsite: a beautiful lake, grassy fields dotted with tents—other campers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving a few instructions, David, led by Angela, hurried straight to the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, women of various skin tones—some curvy, some glamorous—chatted among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emma watched this scene with cold eyes; Estelle’s gaze was even colder—truly murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis’s lip twitched. He felt something was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. Let it unfold—but Emma’s correction today will be renewed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tent, Emma had a nightmare, drenched in cold sweat, muttering something—seemingly cursing someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David continued his dates, now with a few new women. Emma shrank, glanced at Louis, then began scribbling on paper, doing something unknown. Estelle sat silently before the tent, coldly watching David’s side…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis couldn’t keep watching. He was now using pine resin to make a spell-grade oil for the Taming Flame technique—a shortcut that lets the body endure flame for extended periods without burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grass stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis froze, grabbed a stick from the ground, and hurled it hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl’s voice cried out. The next second, a beautiful girl with blue-gray eyes stumbled out, clutching her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tripped over a stone and fell flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she didn’t cry out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis frowned, walked over, and extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl shrank back timidly. Seeing Louis didn’t withdraw his hand, she seemed to confirm something, then grasped it and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her like this, Louis felt dazed—as if transported back to Emilia’s estate, to that tiny black room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, I’m Louis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-you… hello, I’m Maria.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",996,"2026-06-19T23:34:28.869Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","13a872672ef278d6160d1934dc17cdc89de97de571aaa21c2ac40f1b63a297fc","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-25","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-23",253,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-god-through-horror-cover.jpg"]