Chapter 116 In the Dream

At the same time, in the next room, all was silent. The three occupants breathed steadily, eyes closed, sound asleep.

But suddenly, Pi Ruan, who was lying flat on the bed, opened his eyes without warning.

Immediately afterward, he sat up, not even glancing at the other two in the room, got out of bed, opened the door, and walked outside.

The main hall was dark, all the furniture seemingly shrouded in a layer of dull gray mist, transformed into blurred outlines.

Unlike ordinary darkness, this mist seemed to be alive, slowly wriggling.

Even more bizarrely, if someone were watching from the sidelines at that moment, they would be astonished to find that there were still three people in the room.

Pi Ruan’s body remained lying on the bed, eyes closed, breathing evenly.

And the one who had just walked out of the room was like his soul.

Reaching a secluded door, Pi Ruan pushed it open directly. The previously locked door opened just like that, without a sound.

No, not just the door.

In this world, it seemed that all sound had disappeared.

The rain outside the window seemed to have stopped as well.

Behind the opened door was a small table, upon which sat a kerosene lamp, its wick small, the light like a bean.

An elegant man sat at the table, holding a book with a black cover in his hands.

Seeing Pi Ruan arrive, Luo He showed no surprised expression. Pi Ruan, however, frowned first, his voice carrying a hint of reproach, "Number 3, your abilities are special. Once resonance is triggered, it will greatly accelerate the memory recovery time of Number Zero."

To this, Luo He merely shrugged. Then, as if by magic, he produced a teapot and poured Pi Ruan a cup of tea. "Some things cannot be avoided just because we want to avoid them. The ending is already predetermined. Whether we want to see it or not, what will happen will eventually happen. What we can control is merely the timing."

Pi Ruan didn't dwell on the matter. He knew that Number 3 must have a very important reason for using his abilities to create such a dream.

He took a sip of the tea. The water in the teacup was still steaming, and as the hot tea entered his throat, he seemed to regain control of his life for a moment.

"What's the matter?" He held the teacup with both hands and looked at Luo He.

Luo He stared into Pi Ruan's eyes. The two faced each other across the kerosene lamp, the flame flickering. "It's nothing much. I just wanted to ask you to come so I could thank you in person."

Hearing this, Pi Ruan grinned, his eyes narrowing as he said, "Thank me for what? Thank me for saving your sister and then giving her my door?"

"You know, having a door is not a good thing, especially my door..." Pi Ruan sighed, leaning back in his chair as if lost in memories. "But now that you mention it, I do miss the little cutie inside that door. After all, it was the only one who accompanied me when I was at my loneliest."

"Although I know that what it wants is my life." Pi Ruan sighed, then put on that cynical expression again, saying in a boastful tone, "But I think it has some feelings for me, otherwise I should have died after the door was stripped away."

"If I were you, I would rather have died then," Luo He said. "Although it may sound a bit bleak, I want to say that this may be the door's last curse on you, to make you watch yourself rot away bit by bit."

Hearing this, Pi Ruan slumped like a deflated balloon, lying on the table, whining, "Okay, okay, can you please stop talking? I'm already feeling bad enough."

"Alright." Luo He also agreed to end the topic, because that wasn't his intention in the first place.

He wasn't good at chatting, often killing the mood.

"Number 4," Luo He said, looking at Pi Ruan. "You're reaching your limit. Whether this spiritual event is resolved or not, you won't be able to get out."

"You helped me, and I don't like owing people favors, and our relationship hasn't reached that point yet." Luo He said, "If you have any unfulfilled wishes, you can tell me."

"I'm still missing a son to carry on the family line, Number 3, are you interested?" Pi Ruan instantly perked up, smiling as he turned the tables.

Hearing this, Luo He was stunned for a moment, but soon, Pi Ruan's expression changed, because he actually saw a thoughtful look on Number 3's calm face.

He seemed to be seriously considering the question.

"Forget it, forget it, even if you're willing to acknowledge me, I may not be willing to accept you," Pi Ruan said nervously, waving his hand.

"Alright, then change it to something else," Luo He nodded.

"Help me protect Number 10," Pi Ruan said.

"That doesn't count. I would do that even if you didn't say it." Luo He said, "Number 10 was willing to have his memory erased and stay by Zero's side to stop him from losing control and falling into the abyss. That alone makes him worthwhile."

"Hmm..." Pi Ruan swallowed, then cautiously leaned over, close to Luo He's ear, and quietly said something.

"Just that?" Luo He asked, as if to confirm. He didn't expect that Number 4's dying wish would be so simple. He thought it would be something like revenge.

"Yes, just that." Pi Ruan puffed out his chest and said, "A man should have a man's responsibility!"

"Alright, I will definitely do it," Luo He said. "And during this time, I will try my best to maintain your current appearance so that you won't look too bad when you die."

"No need. Zero is already starting to suspect me. All the plans are going according to Mister's plan. Don't create any trouble." Pi Ruan refused without even thinking.

After he died, Number 10 would be safe.

After all, Mister's initial positioning of him was as a disposable pawn that could be activated at any time.

To deceive Zero's eyes, sacrifices had to be made. After Zero smugly believed that he had dug out the hidden lines beside him, he would become less vigilant.

Only then would Number 10 have the opportunity to continue to lurk and gain greater trust.

He was a crucial link in the plan.

"Perhaps... bringing Zero into this world in the first place was a mistake." Luo He's voice echoed faintly. "That is not a power we can reach."

"Not us, them!" Pi Ruan said decisively. "The Night Watchers! We are just pawns to be used, and after we are used, they will eliminate us."

His tone was impulsive. This was a matter of principle and could not be desecrated.

"Then just eliminate Zero directly?" Luo He looked at Pi Ruan. "Since his door is sleeping deep within his body, why not just eliminate him directly? That way, we would be free."

Hearing this, Pi Ruan narrowed his eyes, looking at Luo He as if re-examining his nominal partner. "You've been holding that sentence in your heart for a long time, haven't you? You know I'm about to die, so it doesn't matter if you tell me, because... dead people won't reveal your secrets."

"Number 3, you are the Night Watchers' mole buried deep within the Crimson."