"Hey! Stop sleeping! Time for work!"
Wu Liang said helplessly, reaching out to drag the teenager whose drool was almost drowning him out of the car.
Looks like Professor Guo was right, the Zodiac Rabbit's physical form is completely locked in at a young age, even some body habits have reverted to childhood.
For example: getting sleepy as soon as they get in the car.
The car had only been on the road for a few minutes before she sprawled out in the back seat, sleeping soundly, just like a kid!
"Huh? Slurp! Where are we?"
Zodiac Rabbit quickly sucked in the drool at the corner of her mouth, drowsily looking around at the surroundings.
No tall buildings, no bustling city streets, just expansive greenery and a few people in official uniforms on duty not far away.
"Ahead is the internet cafe causing trouble, let's go check out the scene."
Seeing the Rabbit was awake, Wu Liang turned and walked straight towards the investigators without looking back.
The Zodiac Rabbit quickly followed behind him, vaguely sensing something was off.
Isn't this suburb quite far from the city center? How did a taxi get here in half an hour? She felt it should take at least an hour!
But before she could think deeply, Wu Liang was already conversing with the on-site personnel.
"Hello, I'm the leader of Investigation Team Six — Worker Bee. You're the Awakened Shadow here to handle the Supernatural Objects, right?" The investigator greeted Wu Liang with a standard salute.
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Wu Liang responded while starting to survey the internet cafe in front of him, feeling a nostalgic pull, like skipping school back in high school to go online.
He didn't choose to pull out the [Ghost Compendium] and start flipping through it intensely.
After all, he was still under the influence of the Zodiac Rabbit's Spiritual Power restriction, aiming to recover lost memories, so during this period, it was best to use the [Ghost Compendium] sparingly.
As for Fierce Ghost Ability… Rental Ghost was fine, he secretly summoned it upon arriving in the Capital City, so he could command it freely at present.
Other abilities should remain temporarily locked according to the training plan, no impact there.
"All computers in the internet cafe are affected by the supernatural. Whoever touches them is dragged into a virtual game at a mental level, like wearing VR goggles, completely immersive."
Investigation team leader Worker Bee explained the situation in detail:
"At present, we can't locate which computer the Supernatural Object resides in. We suspect we need to complete the virtual game to find it, but... no investigator has succeeded so far."
Wu Liang frowned, clearing the game wasn't too big a deal, but what's key is whether failing has any side effects?
This isn't an ordinary video game!
A game created by Supernatural Objects, how could investigators dare to try so easily?
Maybe sensing his concern, Worker Bee quickly explained, "Rest assured, we've already investigated. Failing the game won't cause significant side effects, completely within tolerance limits."
After speaking, he pushed open the door of the internet cafe.
Inside, densely packed rows of machines greeted him, the air thick with the pungent smell of smoke while the situation in the corner surprised Wu Liang and Zodiac Rabbit.
Several decorative pillars were tied up with heavily breathing people, mostly teenagers and middle-aged folks, including three dressed in official uniforms.
"What's up with them?"
"Oh, just the side effect of failing the game, no harm to the body at all, just makes them addicted to the supernatural virtual game they played, wanting to keep playing." Worker Bee explained.
"But just keep them away from computers for two hours, and the addiction fades away."
At that moment, a person tied to one of the pillars began to shout:
"Hey, hey! I'm okay now! Officer, let me go! I'm really fine now!"
For those who are no longer addicted and can communicate freely, Worker Bee quickly ordered his subordinates to untie them and move them aside for psychological checks.
After confirming they're fine, they can temporarily wait outside.
Seeing this, Wu Liang nodded secretly.
If the side effect is just a two-hour game addiction, the investigators could indeed try a few more times, since nothing bad happens.
Once addicted, just have colleagues tie you up briefly.
"Any computer will do?"
"Yes, correct. You need to understand the game content..."
Before Worker Bee finished speaking, he saw Wu Liang had already reached out and grabbed the nearest computer, skillfully pulling up a chair with his other hand from below, plopping down.
The next moment, Wu Liang's once bright eyes turned vacant.
Worker Bee was speechless.
This state indicated that Comrade Shadow was completely immersed in the supernatural virtual game.
"Hey! Worker Bee, can I ask, is this game multiplayer?" A young voice sounded from behind Worker Bee, who turned around to look.
Looking down, a little girl stood in front of him, eyes eager to play on the computer, completely unconcerned about Shadow's current condition.
Official Awakened... A little girl...
What the heck! It's the Zodiac Rabbit from the research institute!
"Uh, Rabbit Comrade, the game's internal spaces are connected, if you go in you'll be in the same space as Comrade Shadow. There's a chance you'll meet, but the virtual area's large..."
Again, not finishing his words, a familiar vacant look appeared in the little girl's eyes.
Worker Bee was even more speechless.
Upon hearing "connected," Zodiac Rabbit was already seated at a computer next to Shadow, eagerly entering the supernatural game space.
"What kind of people are these?! No need for information? If these two Awakened get addicted, can we really stop them?"
Sighing, Worker Bee helplessly ordered colleagues preparing to retry the game to halt.
"Anyone with extra rope, come help tie their hands and feet before they wake up! They're Awakened, don't hold back, tie them tightly!"
As he shouted, a newly hired investigator hesitantly glanced at Zodiac Rabbit and then asked his team leader:
"Leader, won't tying up a minor get us arrested?"
Worker Bee glanced at him, tying up Zodiac Rabbit's hands while saying, "If she struggles uncontrollably, she could twist your head off."
"Face, law, or life, your choice."