Upgrading one's "Field" abilities in the Horror Game was a grueling task. Frank Zhang was only a Level 4 player, yet his Mechanical Field had advanced from E to D, indicating he'd been using his mechanic skills frequently and with great impact. The Mechanical Field was a versatile asset, combining the combat prowess of firearms and blades with the perceptiveness of a tracking field, making it invaluable in this game.
This was Angela Yu's first time partnering with a player proficient in mechanics, and while she wasn't sure about Frank's skills, his confident demeanor gave her some reassurance.
"Alright, let's get moving," Angela said.
The black Bentley drove off, and Frank and Angela stealthily made their way up the mountain under the cover of darkness. Though Lindong Psychiatric Hospital wasn't well-known, it was one of the most reputable mental health facilities on Harbor Island. The institution primarily served the elite, with many affluent families entrusting their loved ones to its care.
Both being Levels 3 and 4, their stamina held up well as they jogged along the winding mountain road. Soon, they spotted the first surveillance camera perched atop a sturdy black pole by the roadside. It looked just like any ordinary traffic camera, perfectly blending in—anyone unaware might assume it was standard government infrastructure. However, these cameras had been installed by Vincent Ren himself.
Frank extended his palm, releasing his small mechanical spider onto the ground. The spider, obeying his command, crawled swiftly to the base of the pole and began scaling it.
[Item Name: Surveillance Magician]
[Type: Mechanical]
[Quality: Standard]
[Function: Physically hacks into the surveillance system through the camera, freezing the feed at the previous second.]
[Requirements: Player Level 3, Detection Field unlocked, Mechanical Field at Level D.]
[Note: Invented by a renowned thief who relied on it to freeze surveillance feeds, allowing him to pull off countless heists. Unfortunately, his downfall came when a frozen image captured a fly mid-flight—a clue that led to his capture.]
The little mechanical spider latched onto the camera, using its tiny limbs to pry open a seam and plug into the system. Frank held up his terminal, and within seconds, he saw the live feed from the camera without their presence.
"Looks good. We're clear," Frank said, motioning to Angela. They continued up the mountain, with Frank retrieving his spider as they passed each camera.
Twenty minutes later, they reached Lindong Psychiatric Hospital. At this late hour, only a few lights glowed from the hospital's offices. Crouched among the trees, they surveyed the scene, quickly realizing that, even if they managed to infiltrate, they had no clue where to start looking.
Angela whispered, "Luo Shu mentioned a clone base might be here… but where?"
Frank thought for a moment. "I have an idea."
Angela raised an eyebrow. "Let's hear it."
Grinning confidently, Frank proposed, "We sneak inside, find a doctor, and use a little… persuasion to get them to tell us where the base is."
Angela gave him a long stare before pulling out her phone. "I'll just ask Luo Shu if he has any actual ideas."
Frank's smug expression froze, his pride taking a hit.
Meanwhile, Luo Shu's converted cargo truck had quietly parked at the foot of Nine Well Mountain, near Tuen Mun Road. His plan was to wait until Hunter He's reinforcements and the police arrived, taking advantage of the resources at his disposal. Now that he had them on his side, he saw no need to take unnecessary risks.
When his phone rang, he answered, "Hey, you're up at the hospital already, right?"
Angela kept her voice low. "Yeah, we're just outside. Where are you?"
Luo Shu chuckled, deciding to keep his exact location vague. "I'll be there soon. In the meantime, you two can start scouting the area."
Angela sighed. "The hospital's huge. Where do we even begin?"
Luo Shu explained, "Easy—check the utility bills. Here's my theory: the fitness level of that clone body and the tan on Hunter He's new hand got me thinking about a more organized method—what if this is a large-scale clone cultivation operation?"
Angela froze, her mind struggling to process the chilling concept Luo Shu had just suggested.
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