Chapter 584: Chapter 583: Brother Cheng Never Wanted to Be a Good Guy

The livestream room now only contains Mu Qiu’s upper body and that 049 card, a bit like a prelude to telling a horror story.

"Let’s boldly speculate that the monster species introduced by the program this time are all from the SCP Foundation... Anyone interested in the Foundation can search for it.

If the monsters are from the Foundation, they may have played a role during the apocalypse before we arrived, then some anomalies we’ve discovered from the beginning can be explained.

The monstrous bloom in the museum was just an appetizer; the focus is on the paintings whose frames were shattered in the corridor, or rather, the glass.

Also, that special mannequin seen at the hotel front desk, with glass shards in its eyes, resembles another monster from the Foundation—SCP 813.

This monster consists of glass shards that jump onto humans to parasitize, and once parasitized, the host "cools off," then the glass shards leap into another person’s eyes. Forceful removal only accelerates this process.

Brother Cheng said Shen Zhousong disappeared in the museum corridor to see those broken paintings, so it’s most likely this monster. And it has started to take effect.

But Shen Zhousong and Guo Yin both disappeared, there must be more to it. Brother Cheng looked off, and he unconsciously emphasized the broken glass in his description, while Li Yang’s narrative completely lacked focus and didn’t seem to understand this matter.

Moreover, the host parasitized by 813 won’t "cool off" immediately, theoretically, they shouldn’t be eliminated yet. Guo Yin’s situation is unclear, but Brother Cheng’s expression was clearly off just now.

Let’s speculate further; they discovered 813, then used it tactically for Shen Zhousong to hide, luring others over for re-parasitism, thereby instantly taking out others."

She was so focused during her analysis, two fingers pinched the 049 card without moving at all, making the entire scene look like Conan solving a case.

Zhao Yu listened with surprise, pondering for a moment, finally summarizing for netizens outside the lens:

"So, you think the first card was discovered by Brother Cheng and Shen Zhousong, who, after understanding the monster’s traits, decided to use it tactically, having Shen Zhousong hide and Brother Cheng lead them over for a complete wipeout?

Then aren’t they all done for now?!"

"Yes. After parasitism by 813, the host won’t feel much, apart from occasional eye pain. But when the time comes, they’ll all ’cool off.’

could save them, but forced surgical removal would only quicken their ’cooling off.’ Ultimately, they can only ’cool off.’

Zhao Yu further inquired, "Is there still time to save them now? Should we save them?"

"No save."

Mu Qiu withdrew the 049 card, tucked it into the topmost right pocket of her cargo pants, gave it a pat, and casually said:

"That’s just a den of germs, whoever goes in will be unlucky. It seems that only the card discoverer isn’t affected. Besides, we haven’t gotten any cues it’s a Purifier."

Her expression was indifferent, looking detached.

Zhao Yu glanced at the camera, rolled his eyes, finally brightening up.

"If no one received identity notifications, then identities are decided by cards. Whatever card you draw, determining what role you want it to play, decides your chosen identity, right?"

Mu Qiu couldn’t help but feel delighted at her cleverness.

"Right, either Brother Cheng or Shen Zhousong, the cardholder chose to be a betrayer, with another person assisting in a civilian capacity to help the betrayer."

"How does the program control our betrayer numbers? Only three while the cards are five."

"That’s the program’s business. Analyzing too thoroughly might play into their hand. Let’s go, let’s think—do we want to be a card-holding civilian, or a betrayer."

"Not considering being a Purifier?"

"Unless we’re slaughtered, capable of self-rescue, saving others is unlikely—there can only be one survivor at the end."

Even though he says, "I just don’t want to be last," but if possible, who wouldn’t want to compete for first?

Zhao Yu thoughtfully nodded.

[Wow, the two strongest minds]

[Program’s only miscalculation—Mu Qiu understands the SCP Foundation]

[Brother Cheng hasn’t wanted to be a good guy for ages hahaha]

[No way, no way? Would Brother Cheng actually wipe everyone out?]

[Others feel the game just started, Brother Cheng! Spare us!]

[Mu Qiu already analyzed till the end, might as well let you four finish this episode]

[Guo Yin’s disappearance also raises concern, does Li Yang also have plots like Brother Cheng’s team?]

[Geez, I don’t know who to bet on]

[Guan Yu and Brother Huai have hacks! 70% chance to automatically exclude monster influences]

[Holding this card is invincible, right? Brother Cheng’s crew is truly hacked]

[If I had Mu Qiu’s brains, I’d no longer fear being the first victim in every Werewolf game]

[Mu Qiu, stay here, you’re perfect for the apocalypse]

[Let Shu Ran leave, her soul’s fled home multiple times already]

[Hahahahahahahaha]

Elsewhere.

Cheng Zhirang and his group arrived at the art museum.

Li Yang and Shu Ran hesitated at the door because they previously experienced the "lights out terrifying day trip."

Especially Li Yang, who looked very hesitant. He was now left to fend for himself; if attacked by others, he stood no chance.

Besides, he had some trauma from this place; Shen Zhousong disappeared here, certainly something odd, might spell game over once inside.

Lingering at the door, Brother Cheng, walking ahead, turned back and gently asked him, "What’s the matter, Li Yang?"

After donning camouflage gear, Cheng Zhirang’s speech and actions differed from before, now suddenly reverted to his original demeanor...

Li Yang stepped back, adopt a wary expression: "No way, I’m the only one here absorbing bad luck, I absolutely won’t escape if anything happens. I’m going back to find Mu Qiu’s group!"

Not letting others speak, he turned and sprinted off.

Chu Qiu, unable to salvage the situation, stood stunned, clutching the doorway watching him run afar: "Why’s he suddenly so vigilant?"

Having been granted cheats, Guan Yu, now relaxed, meticulously pinned a red armband dug up from somewhere onto her arm: "If there’s a monster in there, his bad luck halo fully activated, absolutely doomed—running was smart. But don’t worry, I’ll shield you."

Chu Qiu immediately crossed his hands in front of him with exaggerated movements, like a girl showing affection, crouched slightly, rested his head on Guan Yu’s shoulder, speaking in an exaggeratedly nauseous tone.

"Truly a safe and reliable broad shoulder, I really like it~~"

"...Get off!"

Cheng Zhirang smiled watching their antics, pulled open the splintered door further, ensuring everyone else could step in.

"Look, the photographer remained there, I don’t know how Shen Zhousong disappeared, clearly there’s nowhere to hide here."