Chapter 158: Mask (A tribute to Alliance Leader utomarket!)

The Green Forest City waterworks belongs to a local water company, supplying the vast majority of the city's water needs.

Of course, this includes the slums and the Lower City District.

Although some poor people still draw water directly from the Mother River, the water quality there is extremely poor due to industrial pollution and is basically undrinkable.

After Aaron had Liliyat go to report it, he continued to wear the Human Skin Mask and arrived at the factory district.

By this time, it was already early morning, and there were more and more pedestrians on the streets.

"The Investigation Bureau should know the severity of the problem, so they will definitely take action immediately!"

Watching a group of men in black rush over, several waterworks employees wearing work clothes and work badges on their chests stepped forward in surprise to block them.

What's more, the other party's madness had already exceeded his expectations.

"Very good!"

He stood before the massive water tank, gazing at the former Archbishop Roberts soaking inside, watching the many insects crawling beneath the other's human skin and producing tiny insect eggs; even he felt a sense of discomfort.

……

【Description: This is a stone mask. After putting it on, countless spikes will emerge from within the mask and pierce into the user's cheeks. The user will thereby gain many extraordinary flesh-type abilities, their physique will become incomparably powerful, and it comes with bonuses to speed and recovery.】

【Sealing Method: ……】

Roberts nodded, and his entire body sank into the water.

"Very good, the first stage of the operation begins!"

'It seems now... Roberts is not only doing this to better align with his own profession, but also has the intention of venting his madness through the ritual...'

Inside the waterworks.

"Captain?"

Bang!

With a gunshot, his head exploded directly, and black beetles crawled out from the mangled flesh.

【Negative Effect: Once the mask is worn for more than 5 minutes, the wearer will irreversibly transform into a Ghoul Servant; even if forcibly removed, it is useless. Once the mask is worn for more than 3 minutes, even if removed in time, it will leave behind severe sequelae, such as necrophilia...】

Just then, Aaron, who had moved a stool to watch the show, discovered that subtle changes were already occurring around the waterworks, and his eyes could not help but become expectant: "Has it started?"

Jacob Jones, a director of the Investigation Bureau with slightly graying temples and deep-set features, looked at the several elites and high-level officials present: "Act according to the plan... This time we must kill Roberts, otherwise the parasite problem in the slums will be impossible to control."

"Roberts... you need to suppress your reproductive instinct. You must know... although the recent parasite outbreak cases in the slums have attracted the Investigation Bureau's attention, they will also quickly uncover the truth!"

Jacob ordered in a deep voice.

Immediately, Aaron arrived at the edge of the guest room, moved a chair over, and opened the window.

Roberts's voice was full of seduction.

This is that original Non-human Level Magical Item from the Green Forest Investigation Bureau—the Ghoul Mask!

Percy jumped off the carriage, holding a shotgun in his hand, and rushed toward the gate of the waterworks.

Sipeite tugged at his collar, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. After all, he was only a Third Primordial Substance Extraordinary; although he possessed non-human combat power by relying on a Non-human Level Magical Item, he still felt somewhat constrained in the presence of a true Non-human Existence.

"Of course, if I can find an opportunity to pick up a bargain, that would naturally be better."

He used a random name to book a guest room in an inn not far from the waterworks, locked the door, and hung up a "Do Not Disturb" sign.

Percy recalled the previous training.

Percy's heart jumped, and his mind automatically recalled some information about it:

At this moment, Fiona, dressed as a witch, held a crystal ball and emitted a voice as pleasant as an oriole: "I have already performed the 'Anti-Curse Ritual', and some of the high-level Extraordinary's danger intuition will be interfered with!"

At a station not far from the waterworks, several public carriages were parked on the side of the road, appearing casual.

'This kind of immature advancement method is exactly what I avoid.'

At this time, the Investigation Bureau agents realized that all the waterworks employees had begun to mutate; their expressions instantly became blank, as if the previous panic had just been a performance.

The leader of the Bone Worship Society, 'Man-Bone' Sipeite, had narrow eyes and an impressive hooked nose, with a sinister temperament.

"What are you doing?"

The first stage of the plan: Percy leads the elite agents of the Investigation Bureau to be responsible for sealing off the entire waterworks and clearing out any potential evil cultists on the perimeter!

Looking out from here, one could see the vast factory area of the waterworks.

"I just need to wait quietly and watch the show."

Furthermore, there is still the possibility of continued improvement afterward!

Thinking of this, Sipeite could not help but feel a burning sensation in his heart, and he said in a solemn tone: "The Blood Sacrifice will be held as scheduled!"

……

Using a complete Secret Transmission to ascend to a Non-human Existence, the sequelae would certainly not be as severe as Roberts's.

"Investigation Bureau? Sir... are you a government department?"

"It is best not to use this Magical Item for more than one minute, so you must seize the timing."

After receiving the intelligence and conducting a slight investigation, he was terrified by the severe situation.

Although the situation in the middle-class and wealthy districts was fine, the slums were hit particularly hard; almost one in every two people was carrying insect eggs!

"Action!"

That employee seemed a bit confused and stepped forward two paces.

【Item Name: Ghoul Mask】

Once a certain moment arrives and the insect eggs hatch, the entire Green Forest will become an Insect Nest!

At this moment, in his hand, there was still a stone mask.

His voice was hoarse and carried a strange vibration, like the buzzing of insects flapping their wings: "A Non-human Existence of the Fourth Primordial Substance, also known in ancient times as a 'Destined One', needs to complete their Heavenly Mandate and achieve great deeds... My ascension was ultimately not perfect; I only completed the part of the 'Weaver', and after the ascension, I still need to achieve the great deed of the 'Red' to better align with the 'Insect Nest'! Isn't that why you are cooperating with me?"

"Think about it... if we sacrifice the flesh and blood of most of the city to our Lord at once, how delighted will He be? What kind of grace will He bestow?"

Roberts, soaking in a large amount of clear water, raised his head; from the gap in his broken forehead, one could directly see the insects crawling inside his brain.

Sipeite muttered to himself in his heart: 'Although the mission to the ruins had problems, as long as this time is successful, I can still get what I want from the Lotus Eater Society!'

The agent who had nearly fallen into a trap turned back and saw Percy step forward with a solemn expression, shouting, "If you encounter anyone who doesn't heed warnings, shoot first, then talk!"

An agent held a Zoulun, aiming it at a male employee.

【Rank: Non-human Grade (May only be accessed upon approval by the branch chief)】

"Investigation Bureau case, put your hands on your heads and crouch down immediately!"

"Understood."

Percy answered loudly.

There were, of course, ordinary workers inside the water treatment plant.

Their numb faces suddenly had muscle spasms, revealing a trace of a Weird smile, and countless flesh lumps emerged on their bodies.

One after another, black insects crawled out from their skin, from their mouths, and from their eyes, flapping their wings as if to fly!

The time to break from the cocoon has arrived!

(End of this chapter)