108: Section 108

"After you turned into a Phage Beast, you became a test subject for Dr. Carrie's research. Dr. Carrie's research on you was only at the stage of observation. But the City Defense Force used you, who had become a Phage Beast, to vent their anger!"

"They directly blinded your eyes with bullets and shot at you with all kinds of firearms!"

Whenever he thought of this scene, Jing Yuan had no good feelings for the City Defense Force.

In the battle just now, Jing Yuan originally intended to wipe out the City Defense Force completely, but he didn't expect them to be the most spineless, surrendering the earliest, so Jing Yuan found it hard to strike.

Mark also remained silent; he knew very well what kind of people were in the City Defense Force. There were good people, and there were also a few pieces of trash.

Just kicking someone while they're down.

"To save you, Ran Bing knelt and begged Charles. After enduring Charles's whipping, he agreed to let you, who had already become a Phage Beast, and Ran Bing go on a Far-Away Journey."

"So, in the future you saw, Ran Bing and I went to The Surface?"

"Do you think Charles would be so kind-hearted?"

Mark shook his head; Charles had already gone this far, how could he have any kindness?

"Charles arranged a grand Far-Away Journey ceremony for you. His purpose was to let all the people of the Lighthouse know that their beloved Captain Mark had turned into a Phage Beast!"

"Even if you became a Phage Beast, he would use every means possible to humiliate you."

"When the people saw that you had become a Phage Beast, provoked by those from the Light and Shadow Society, they all rushed up, wanting to kill you."

"Among them, the one shouting the loudest was the person rescued by the 1225 you risked your life to help!"

After hearing this, Mark's first feeling was disbelief.

"The person I risked my life to save wants to kill me the most?"

"Ironic, isn't it! Charles used the people to humiliate you and then sent you to the execution stake!"

"At the critical moment, your teammates Flying Snow, Mo Cheng, Erica, Jeff, Kun Jie, and Gavin appeared to rescue you. They planned to save you and take you to The Surface to live together. But... they didn't succeed."

"Finally, you, having turned into a Phage Beast, went berserk and accidentally absorbed Ran Bing's life source essence!"

"What did you say!" Mark questioned loudly.

"You absorbed Ran Bing's life source essence!"

"Ran Bing is dead?"

Jing Yuan nodded. "Ran Bing died, Gavin died, and Jeff died in the end to save you. Mo Cheng, Flying Snow, Erica, and Kun Jie became prisoners. Almost the entire Wasteland Hunters team was wiped out! Finally, Dust Citizen 4068, by virtue of the 'merit' of killing you, became the Wilderness Hunter Commander!"

Mark sat on the steps expressionlessly. Although what Jing Yuan said hadn't happened, it wasn't hard to imagine that if he were killed on The Surface, this would be the result.

"So, you saw these futures and prevented all of it!"

"Yes."

"Why tell me this?"

Jing Yuan fell silent for a moment, then said slowly, "Many people died on the Lighthouse today. You must feel very guilty. But what I want to tell you is that power struggles have always been like this. If those Law Enforcers hadn't died today, then it would have been Ran Bing and the Wasteland Hunters."

Mark indeed felt very guilty; he was constantly regretting whether there could have been another way, and if he had done a little better, whether such things would not have happened.

Jing Yuan was also using the story from the original work to persuade Mark, and at the same time, to persuade himself.

He didn't want to point his blade at humans either.

But conversely, others wouldn't be soft-hearted.

"Then... in the future you saw, what happened to me after I turned into a Phage Beast in the end?"

"After you reached The Surface, that silver-haired woman saved you and helped you regain your sanity."

"Why would she save me?"

"Because both she and Morgan believe that you might be a key link in solving the mystery of the mana ecology. Morgan passing the title to you was also because he believed you could bring us hope."

"I can solve the mystery of the mana ecology?" Mark realized. "So that's also why you've always wanted me to be the Lord?"

"Yes!"

"Why me?"

Jing Yuan shook his head and said, "I don't know either. I can only see that much! Moreover, I've changed the future, and now I've lost the ability to see the future. So these things can only be explored by ourselves."

These words were, of course, made up by Jing Yuan.

He simply hadn't seen the conclusion of 'pest control' in his lifetime.

"How do we explore?"

Jing Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Lord Morgan certainly knows a lot, and there is a lot of information on the Lighthouse. We need to master the secrets of the Lighthouse first. Then we'll go to The Surface to find that silver-haired woman."

"But didn't we just have a fight with them? Can they talk properly?"

It was also after this battle on the Lighthouse that Jing Yuan suddenly understood why Bai Yuekui acted as soon as she arrived, unwilling to say even one more word.

Just now, Jing Yuan said quite a bit facing Morgan, the Law Enforcement Office, and the people of the City Defense Force!

But they still had to fight!

When they were on The Surface, Bai Yuekui wanted to take Mark away; would they have allowed it?

They wouldn't. Wouldn't they have to fight to reach a conclusion?

Since they were going to have this fight anyway, was there any need for that nonsense before the fight?

It seems Boss Bai had anticipated this outcome, which is why she acted this way.

The life experience of a centenarian: if you can use your hands, never talk... The sun rose from the horizon, and sunlight slowly climbed into every corner of the Lighthouse.

The people of the Lighthouse had just woken up from their dreams when a voice came from the broadcast outside.

"Citizens of the Lighthouse, last night, the Leader of the Light and Shadow Society, Charles, launched an armed coup to seize the position of Lord. Captain Mark has led the Wasteland Hunters to suppress the rebellion. Because of Charles's rebellion, Lord Morgan's heart was overcome with grief and anger, and he is currently being rescued. Captain Mark has now urgently taken over the position of Lord. Please, personnel of all positions and trades, remain at your posts and maintain the stable operation of the Lighthouse!"

...At the Medical Clinic, Snow Peak and Kun Jie escorted Morgan for treatment.

The medical staff brought the injection to Morgan, but he swatted it away.

"What's the use of doing this now? Everyone will die sooner or later!" Morgan pointed at Snow Peak and cursed, "Snow Peak, do you know what you all are doing!"

Snow Peak looked at Morgan. "Of course I know. If our fingers on the trigger had been a second slower today, we would be the ones dead. Lord, these are all things you taught us. Back when you carried out the Great Purge, those who hesitated died the fastest!"

Morgan was stunned; over the years, no one had dared to mention these things in front of him.

And at this moment, Snow Peak was no longer afraid!

"Does Mark know about these things?"

Snow Peak shook his head. "He doesn't know yet. But once he becomes the Lord, he will know sooner or later."

"Then he will also know about the things you all have done."

Snow Peak was expressionless. "It doesn't matter anymore. All these years, we have lived in torment every single moment. I wonder, Lord... if you sleep soundly!"

"No one can sleep soundly... these were all necessary sacrifices!" Morgan looked at the two of them. "You... will harm the Lighthouse..."

As Morgan spoke, he coughed twice more.

Jing Nan hurried forward. "Lord, your health is important. You should receive treatment first!"

Morgan looked at Jing Nan. "Do you know about Jing Yuan's matter?"

Jing Nan hesitated for a moment, shook her head, and said, "I only found out today as well."

"It was he who left men on the Lighthouse to help you hold the Navigation Control Room and arranged for people to bring me out, right?"

"Yes."

"So you are also an ally of his."

Jing Nan didn't know how to answer.

Morgan looked at Snow Peak and the other again and said, "Mark succeeding as Lord was my decision in the first place; I haven't gone back on that. But you cannot let Jing Yuan stay. He is a monster; you cannot deal with him! The Lighthouse cannot be controlled by a monster!"

Morgan's voice grew louder and louder, and he became very agitated.

Jing Yuan and Mark walked into the Medical Clinic from outside.

They heard Morgan's words from afar.

Jing Yuan pushed the door open and entered, asking directly, "Lord Morgan, for what reason do you firmly believe that I am a monster?"

Chapter 111: Questioning Morgan

Morgan did not pay attention to Jing Yuan but looked directly at Mark.

At this time, facing Morgan, Mark was like a child who had done something wrong, only saying in a low voice, "Lord."

"What are you here for?"

Jing Yuan walked up to Morgan and said, "We want to know the highest-level secrets of the Lighthouse, and all of these require the Lord's secret key."

Morgan looked at Jing Yuan and said coldly, "The highest-level secrets of the Lighthouse can only be known by the Lord. What? Haven't you always wanted to support Mark's rise? Now you want to be the Lord yourself?"

Hearing these words, Jing Yuan let out a chuckle and said, "I finally know who Charles got that nasty personality from. You..."