In Charge

Han Dong never expected things to turn out this way.

The "yellow mark" was branded on the back of my left hand.

That's absolutely right.

However, the mark will only be activated when the Yellow Robe Mysterious Person needs the 'author' as a commodity, or when Han Dong Han Dong activates it himself...

Currently, the mark was not activated by Han Dong.

In other words, the Yellow Robe Mysterious Person appeared here subjectively, and clearly did not come for the sake of the 'author'.

Through this Sacrifice Formation, a large portion of the energy of the sacrificial Stone Chamber and even the entire [Ghoul Factory] is drawn away.

That's why this Yellow Robe Mysterious Person made his unexpected appearance.

"You... are!?"

They're not even in the same league.

Dr. Swollen is essentially an "Outcast" who rose from the ranks of cultists, but he has not yet reached the level of an Outcast.

This Yellow Robe Man is actually at a higher level than the otherworldly demons...

Faced with such an existence, Dr. Swollen is unable to even achieve the most basic life characteristics.

A primal sense of fear is evoked by gazing upon this indescribable sight... Dr. Swollen finds it difficult to generate a second emotion besides fear.

The doctor was not given any chance to struggle at all.

Beneath the yellow robe, something was subtly wriggling.

Tiny white tentacles coiled around the sleeves, forming a pure white arm the size of an adult's arm, but with flesh as white and soft as a baby's.

When such a palm lands on the doctor's head.

It instantly alters their Consciousness Layer... In layman's terms, it's 'brainwashing'.

A "yellow seal" formed in the doctor's giant brain, directly transforming him into an absolute believer of the Yellow Robe Man.

Han Dong, on the other hand, stood there completely stunned, watching everything unfold in silence.

The Yellow Robe Man summoned through the Sacrifice Formation is still not the original body.

Just like the one I saw in the study before, it had a black outline around its body, as if it did not belong to this dimension... it had only descended for a period of time through an [avatar].

Brainwashing complete.

Dr. Swollen looked devout and lowered his head slightly.

The Yellow Robe then turned around to face Han Dong.

He doesn't seem to like talking.

The last time we met, we communicated by writing on the bathroom mirror.

This time, a pale yellow gas was emitted from under the hood.

The gas automatically spread out in the air, printing out a series of strange, twisted characters, which Han Dong's "Lesser Demon Eye" automatically deciphered.

This is a sub-nest controlled by 'MO'.

I'll just ask it for it directly, and it should obediently transfer this place to me... but I'm not asking for it for myself, I'm planning to let you take over this place.

You possess a slight Ghoul attribute within your body, along with a hidden "Old King" aura.

Having lived in the Holy City for so long, you must have considered the day when your secrets are exposed and you are banished... So I give you this place as your first hideout outside the city.

Oh! According to your human vocabulary, you should say 'home'.

You can directly control this low-level personnel through the "yellow seal".

Once you've dealt with the deeper parts of the mother structure, you can quietly take over this place.

"Senior, this..." Han Dong was taken aback.

The Yellow Robe Mysterious Person appeared before Han Dong, seemingly out of concern for him... This left Han Dong completely baffled.

Han Dong never believed that he would encounter such a windfall. The Yellow Robe must have had his own purpose in doing so.

Yellow gas was exhaled from under the hood again, revealing related text.

"The author you provided to me last time, [Aleyet Bunis], was excellent! She helped me complete the framework and fill in the gaps in the Dragon Raja world."

Consider this a small reward for you.

Besides, you're quite interesting. If you perform well enough, I could even create a novel based on your character; that would be really interesting.

Keep up the good work, humans!

"Thank you, senior..."

Han Dong verbally thanked him, but inwardly he couldn't comprehend the thoughts of this high-ranking figure...

In the blink of an eye.

The Yellow Robe Mysterious Person, along with the mist covering the Stone Chamber and various white, juvenile tentacles, vanished instantly.

Everything returned to normal.

Dr. Swollen asked respectfully, "Your Lord Emissary... what are your orders?"

Upon hearing this form of address, Han Dong was taken aback, but immediately switched into his role and gave instructions:

"You continue to pretend to obey the Grand Lord's orders."

Find a suitable reason to explain the unexpected situation just now... Once we've dealt with the Grand Lord, I'll assign you further tasks.

Dr. Swollen nodded hurriedly. "Yes, sir... Also, the arrival of the Yellow-Clad Lord just now caused a large loss of energy."

The Ghoul Factory is currently operating at low capacity... The Grand Lord will be here soon to check on the situation.

Your Lord Emissary, please leave immediately!

If the Grand Lord discovers my relationship with you, it will be impossible to keep it a secret any longer.

After he finished speaking, a fleshy passage leading to the outer layer appeared in the Stone Chamber.

"Um."

Han Dong had originally intended to ask this person about the secrets of the large manor, but he would have to find another opportunity to ask.

"Lord Emissary."

"Oh, right... give me a few Ghoul teeth."

"Good!"

He stuffed the Ghoul teeth he used to submit his watch mission into his pocket and quickly left.

Inside the town.

It was already 3 a. m.

The Newcomer team members all fell asleep one after another, with occasional snores coming from the Wenli the Blacksmith's room.

but.

One person in the group was not asleep.

Mia, wearing a half-mask, was sitting on the rooftop of the building, observing the surrounding streets... To be precise, she was simply waiting for Han Dong to return.

"Scumbag!! A complete and utter Scumbag!"

Mia pouted.

"She already has that handsome blond guy, and now she's hooking up with Commander Kaimon's grandson!"

What were you talking about, shopping and chatting in the middle of the night...? It's been several hours and you still aren't back. Are you probably chatting in bed?

"Scumbag! I'm going to tell that blond guy about this."

Just then.

Mia's unique night vision ability spotted the two people walking back from the side of the road.

The content of their conversation was unclear, but the two seemed very close.

Han Dong is rather thin.

Because of their shared experience of keeping watch, Abel habitually put his arm around his shoulder.

"Nicholas! That's fantastic! After the training camp ends, we'll get an extra ' Night Watcher Medal '."

In the future, when taking the Investigator Qualification Certificate, you can choose the special position of "Night Watcher".

I was so worried about you when you disappeared halfway through! Thankfully, you're alright!

"It's nothing... Captain, you should get some rest."

"Um."

The two returned to their respective rooms in their dwellings, and Abel fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

The intensity of the operation on the first day far exceeded expectations. Even with his excellent physical condition, Abel was struggling to keep up... especially the subsequent hunt for Ghoul, which almost completely depleted his energy.

As for Han Dong, he's doing alright.

As for the barber incident, Togu basically fought the whole time... During the night watch mission, he was only responsible for giving directions.

When he first entered his room on the first floor.

Crunch, crunch...

A series of scratching sounds came from under the nails.

A humanoid spider-like shadow was perched on the glass window, its mouth, slick with venom, seemingly repeating two words, its eyes filled with resentment.