Chapter 1119
Crow Man: Hmph! Aaaaaahh ...
He hadn't expected Cui Ming to be fast asleep, assuming the other was quickly adjusting his state, eager to start the next round of the death battle. Before he finished speaking, Ampera proactively activated his dark energy, charging towards the node connecting their souls. His offensive was already poised to strike, his tone filled with exhilarating fervor: "Since you're so impatient, then I'll grant your wish! This time, we'll definitely settle this!"
In reality, Miyuki, who was quietly watching Choi Myung sleep, suddenly noticed that the previously stable energy fluctuations around him abruptly became chaotic. His brows furrowed involuntarily, and his breathing became rapid, as if he were being forcibly pulled into some place. Her heart tightened, and she quickly reached out and gently placed her hand on Choi Myung's shoulder, trying to stabilize him. Her eyes were full of worry—she could vaguely sense that the familiar dark aura came from Ampera in her dream.
Meanwhile, Cui Ming, who was fast asleep, seemed to be disturbed by something. His lips twitched, and he let out a muffled groan. The muscles around his body began to tense slightly, and his previously peaceful sleeping face showed a hint of impatience. Clearly, Apera's forceful pulling had affected his consciousness. An unexpected situation caused by a misunderstanding was quietly breaking this rare tranquility.
Cui Ming had been forcibly dragged back into the dream by Emperor and fought a fierce battle before finally breaking free. His energy fluctuations were extremely chaotic, and his face was so gloomy it could drip water. The moment he stepped into the GUTS base lobby, the oppressive atmosphere instantly spread, even making the air conditioning in the lobby seem a few degrees colder. The GUTS members were gathered around the control panel organizing data. When they caught a glimpse of him entering, they all instinctively stopped what they were doing, not daring to breathe.
"Holy crap. Who messed with Instructor Cui? His face is as black as if he'd been struck by lightning." Shinjo secretly nudged Horii next to him with his elbow, his voice extremely low, but his eyes couldn't help but glance at Cui Ming, full of apprehension.
Horii pushed up his glasses, shrank his neck, and whispered, "Who knows? He just looked tired when we went out, but now he's acting like he's on steroids. Could it be that he ran into trouble while interrogating the crow people?"
“No, look at the murderous aura he exudes, it’s like he just finished a fierce battle.” Zong Fang crossed his arms, his brows furrowed, his gaze fixed on Cui Ming’s tense shoulders and neck, his tone heavy, “We’d better stay away, lest we run into the line of fire.”
Lina also quietly approached, her eyes filled with curiosity and hesitation: "Should we ask Captain Megumi? She must know the situation." The group instantly reached a consensus and all turned their gazes to Megumi, who was not far away.
Megumi stood there, watching her husband kick back a chair and sit down with a disgruntled expression. His fingertips tapped the table unconsciously, making a dull sound. A hint of understanding and heartache flashed in her eyes, but she didn't go to him. She knew all too well that Choi Myung was being entangled with Ampera again—a good night's sleep had become a luxury, and he was forced to fight the moment he closed his eyes. Anyone would be furious in that situation.
"It's pretty tragic." Ji Jianhui sighed silently in her heart. Cui Ming never talked about these grievances, but how could she not know that he was bottling up all his fatigue and frustration, only venting through battles.
Sure enough, Cui Ming stood up abruptly after sitting for less than two minutes. The oppressive atmosphere around him intensified, and he said through gritted teeth, "I'm going to interrogate those damned crow people." His anger was almost overflowing, and he clearly wanted to find a place to vent his frustration.
After speaking, he turned and walked towards the interrogation room, his footsteps heavy on the floor, each step seeming to vent his dissatisfaction, his back exuding a cold and unapproachable aura. Only when Cui Ming's figure completely disappeared at the end of the corridor did the tense atmosphere in the hall ease slightly.
"Phew—it's finally over. I didn't dare breathe just now." Xincheng breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and looked like he had just escaped a disaster.
Horii nodded, looking curiously at Kijima Megumi: "Captain, what's wrong with the instructor? Did something happen? Judging from his expression, the Crow People are probably in trouble." "You bet, that tone... he practically wanted to tear someone apart." Lina frowned, still somewhat worried. "Is he really alright? Should we go and try to talk him out? Don't go too hard, or we'll be in trouble if we can't get anything out of him."
Zongfang also looked at Jujian Hui and said in a calm tone, "Captain, if you know the situation, you might as well tell us so that everyone is aware of it and avoids accidentally offending the instructor later."
Seeing the curious yet worried looks on everyone's faces, Megumi shrugged helplessly and said in a nonchalant tone, "It's better if you don't know."
"Huh? Why?" Shinjo asked, puzzled. "Is it some kind of secret that can't be told?"
“It’s not a secret, but even if I told you, you wouldn’t be able to help, and it would only cause you more trouble.” Ju Jianhui smiled, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. “He’s just feeling pent up inside, and he just needs to find a place to vent. He knows what he’s doing with the Crow People.”
Horii stroked his chin, suddenly realizing, "I get it, this is the instructor's exclusive way of relieving stress? But this way of relieving stress is too scary, thankfully it's the crow people who are unlucky."
"Alright, stop talking and get the data organized." Ju Jianhui clapped her hands, interrupting everyone's chatter. "Don't worry about Cui Ming. Just do your own thing and don't cause him any trouble."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Although they were still curious about what had happened, they knew that if Kijima Megumi said so, she must have her reasons. However, just thinking about Cui Ming's gloomy face, everyone silently worried for the Crow Man—someone was really going to be in trouble this time.
Just as Megumi finished arranging her work, a piercing scream echoed from the depths of the base corridor, so sharp it shattered the silence of the hall and sent chills down everyone's spine. The sound was undoubtedly from the Crow People, filled with heart-wrenching pain, drifting intermittently from the direction of the interrogation room, each note tinged with despair.
The members of the Victory Team froze instantly, their hands stopping what they were doing. They looked at each other, and an awkward and subtle atmosphere filled the air.
Xin Cheng's lips twitched, and he subconsciously lowered his voice: "Holy crap, is the instructor torturing the crow people to death? The screams are sending chills down my spine." He originally thought the crow people deserved it, but the screams were so terrifying that they made him feel a little sorry for them.
Horii shrank back, his eyes involuntarily glancing towards the end of the corridor. "Looks like the instructor really has nowhere to vent his anger. Luckily we didn't run into him, or we might be the ones screaming right now." Just hearing the sounds, he could imagine the scene in the interrogation room, and couldn't help but shudder. (End of Chapter)