Chapter 1282: The Real Instance Crisis

Lin Dui, we didn't catch the person; they got away.

Ten minutes later, Zhang Tie came back, his body covered in bits of intestines and flesh, feeling somewhat helpless.

Although he was still stronger than those Awakened Ones under the power limits, he never expected that this group of people, upon seeing him charge at them, would flee without hesitation.

Not only that...

A flash of disgust crossed his eyes.

Recalling the scene just now, Zhang Tie almost vomited.

Under the orders of two Awakened Ones, the copy humans who rushed to stop him were like zombies—no, even more fearless than zombies in blocking him.

Without weapons, they would tear off their own arms; at the cry of 'use any means,' this group of humans even gouged out their own eyes to throw as projectiles at him, or set themselves on fire and charged at him madly.

Regardless of gender or age, whether weak or strong.

Those who received the orders acted like the most perverse creatures, willing to do anything just to stop him.

For the first time, Zhang Tie realized that when humans retained only basic intelligence but fell into absolute 'madness,' that degree of distortion was far more terrifying than zombies...

They pulled out their own intestines to use as ropes, dug out their eyeballs to hurl at people, or even rammed themselves to death against him; a pregnant woman even tore out the fetus from her lower body on the spot and wielded it as a weapon, wildly swinging the bloody infant while screaming as she charged at him....

These horrifying scenes to the extreme were enough to drive any normal person's SAN to the limit.

Asking in silence, Lin An lifted his gaze to the distant city successively falling into chaos, and didn't say much more.

He saw that scene.

"Increase vigilance."

"If we detect any Awakened Ones approaching next time, kill them immediately."

Without the slightest hesitation, a cold glint flashed in Lin An's eyes; after speaking, he turned and went to look for Shen Yan.

Compared to Zhang Tie, who was still nauseated by the earlier scene, he thought of more.

The crisis of this instance world must be the Awakened Ones.

It's quite simple.

The essence of human nature is extreme selfishness and endless greed—at least for most people, that's the case.

Then it's obvious: when each Awakened One either sees or figures out this command system, they instantly realize they can become gods with unlimited power in this world...

In this situation, other Awakened Ones with the same abilities become a thorn in each other's side; no one wants to share power—just look at ancient emperors fighting for the throne.

After experiencing godlike pleasure, each Awakened One's greed is infinitely amplified until their thinking becomes distorted.

Moreover, besides ordering the instance humans to kill each other, perhaps one could also kill the opponent's mission target, thereby driving them out of this world?

Upon realizing this, Lin An understood why this instance presented no crisis...

Because, the difficulty lies with the Awakened Ones.

The only thing he couldn't figure out was how those previous people managed to leave, or whether this command loophole only spread this time.

But regardless, in the precious time of this instance, he needs to prolong his stay as much as possible; staying an extra day makes his strength greater, increasing his chances against the Alien Species when he goes out.

Then killing other Awakened Ones is undoubtedly the optimal solution.

Watching Lin An's departing back, Zhang Tie blinked his eyes, pondered for a moment, then his expression turned shocked.

Merely looking at the instance humans inside the castle, a restless stir flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Lin Dui is going back, intending to test this command method, right?

Although it was quite perverse just now... but thinking about it... it actually feels quite good...

Having thought this, he inexplicably summoned a servant.

Panic, jealousy.

The summoned servant was a sallow-faced groom who knew Zhang Tie.

In his eyes, this sturdy man was deeply favored by the Countess, practically rising overnight; this made him extremely envious. Especially, hearing that someone had heard noises coming from the lady's chamber...

"Sir, what do you need me for?"

The groom brought a hint of doubt and asked softly; the next second, seeing Zhang Tie's eyes flash with hesitation, he then spoke slowly:

"Yesterday, you said you wanted to kill the horse you raised, that you hated it."

!?

His whole body trembled; hearing Zhang Tie's words, the groom seemed to freeze, instinctively wanting to deny.

How could that be!? He's a groom—his duty is to care for the master's horses; after years of affection, how could he possibly harm those horses!

Those prized horses are like his treasures!

However, as a fleeting bewilderment passed through his eyes, the words he meant to deny got stuck in his throat.

After a second, the groom's expression twisted slightly as he slowly nodded, then turned his gaze toward the stable, his eyes filled with blood.

"Yes, I... want to kill them!!"

Castle lord's chamber.

Lin An silently walked toward Shen Yan, who was sitting at the dressing table, having her hair done.

After this period of conditioning, the girl had, in her heart, a distorted willingness to be with him. But Lin An clearly knew that their 'affection' had actually reached a bottleneck.

Rather than calling it feelings, it's more like a deformed relationship.

It seemed that, seeing Lin An approach through the mirror, Shen Yan's face flashed a brief crimson, and instinctively she wanted Lin An to embrace her; but due to her nature, she only let out a soft hum:

"Where did you run off to again?"

"I'm a bit cold."

Compared to her earlier mental breakdown, in the absence of further stimulation, this daughter of the Imperial Marshal has largely regained her normal state. Yet, with the imprint left on her spirit, despite their vast difference in status, she still develops a deformed affection for Lin An.

Hearing the girl's words, which clearly meant she wanted him to hold her, yet carried some haughtiness, Lin An acted contrary to his usual behavior and did not proceed to increase affection as before.

"Your Highness, do you like me? Are you willing to make our relationship public?"

"All along, belonging to me...?"

Lin An's expression remained calm, as if reciting lines, he asked the question Shen Yan had always avoided in his heart.

His favorability had actually been stuck here all along; otherwise he wouldn't be 'hiding' in the castle outside the manor.

She blinked slightly, as if stirring an inner resistance; even though they were already as close as possible, she had almost given her body to Lin An, but when faced with this question, the girl's expression suddenly froze.

"Like... not..."

"You are..."

"You're an attendant official—how can you ask such a question!"

Her expression struggled, and after a moment the girl hesitated before speaking again:

"Alright, there's just a little bit..."

"Don't ask this anymore; you must always stay with me. But our relationship cannot be exposed—if my father finds out he'll kill you! You're not worthy to be with me..."

Torn, struggling.

In the girl's heart, she also couldn't understand what feelings she had for Lin An. Reason told her Lin An was certainly not worthy of being with her; even if they became involved, it would be an accident. But deep inside, she felt an indescribable affection, so she didn't know what to do.

However, faced with the expected answer, Lin An merely stared into the girl's eyes.

"No, you said yesterday afternoon that you wanted to be with me forever."

"To be with me, you're willing to die, to personally kill your father."

"You're willing to do anything for me..."

His expression changed dramatically.

After hearing this, the girl's body shuddered violently, and she instinctively wanted to deny it.

How could it be!? She had indeed inexplicably become involved with this attendant official in something that shouldn't have happened, and she could hardly resist that strange decadence. But...

Yesterday! I said it yesterday!?

Was that my thought?

As if his thoughts had been instantly infused, the next second a trembling voice sounded in the room.

"Yes..."

"As long as I can be with you, I'm willing to kill anyone..."

"I... am willing to do anything."

"Ding, favorability increased, duration increased."

Hearing the system prompt sound again in his ear, Lin An silently gazed at the girl before him, her eyes blank and obedient, and suddenly his heart jolted.

The loophole, indeed useful.

Controlling humans like this is really too simple...

For some reason, a strange feeling hidden deep in the instinct gradually grew.

As long as he wants, he can do anything.

This feeling makes one indulge.