Methods

Move the timeline forward.

Just as the park manager, [Lamp], personally came to the bottom of the lighthouse to hold the Head Nurse accountable.

The suppression of patients in the Lower Zone has been completed.

Ward 0309, Third Floor.

Just as the Attending Doctor and a nurse in white finished recording the relevant information after re-binding and hanging up the strange tale of someone trying to escape from the cell, they were about to leave.

There seemed to be a gust of air blowing through the lock of the ward.

The bubble gum stuck inside the lock was slowly blown up, forming a Smiling Face Balloon printed on it.

When the observant doctor approached to examine the strange balloon, he was instantly enveloped by the inflated balloon, and all the pink chewing gum gel was inhaled subcutaneously.

The doctor was replaced in just three seconds.

It transforms into the appearance of a clown with its face smeared with white paint.

Upon detecting an enemy attack, the nurse in white immediately revealed her syringe arm and scalpel leg...

To everyone's surprise, the clown pulled a huge wooden mallet directly from his White Coat.

Boom! A single blow to the head completely flattened the nurse, killing her instantly.

The soundproofing in the ward is excellent; you can't hear anything outside.

"Mmm..."

The ghostly figures, entangled and hanging in the ward, stammered for help, seemingly regarding the clown as one of their own.

"Come on, open your mouth wide!"

The clown approached the ghost story with a smile and assumed the role of the doctor.

Use the tongue depressor in your pocket to pry open the mouth of this ugly tale.

What appears to be an inspection is actually the throwing of a slippery Parasitic Worm into the throat of a ghost story.

That's right.

The Parasitic Worm originated from the Parasitic Host in "It (the first episode)". Han Dong handed the Parasitic Host over to Dr. Swollen for research, and kept a sub-parasite for his own use.

Right now, it's just the right time to hand it over to the Joker, who is also skilled at using Parasitic Worm.

As long as it's not a Spirit Body tale involving spirits, these parasites can play a very good role.

"The connection is working quite well..."

The clown lifted the ghost's eyelids, observed the changes in its pupils through a small flashlight, and then revealed a satisfied smile.

There's no rush to untie the ghost stories; let the parasites slowly take over and adapt to the entire ghost story.

The clown then pulled out a comb from somewhere and started combing his frizzy hair as he walked out of the ward.

Leaning against the corridor railing, I looked down at the first layer covered with syringes.

Just then, I saw [the lamp] leading the newly formed Head Nurse to the Underground Supervision Office.

The clown, nervous, reached up to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Phew... What a dangerous guy!"

If a flashlight shone directly on me, I'd probably be obliterated... If it weren't for Nicholas agreeing to my 'special request,' I wouldn't have done him this favor.

This kid insists on taking risks. Wouldn't it have been better to get through all this safely?

My main body is still in [Old Derry Town] waiting for him to come over.

The clown's presence here was arranged by Han Dong.

Unable to assess the potential dangers of Mr. Aha's final resting place and the lighthouse, Han Dong sends the Joker to investigate the lighthouse alone.

Using the properties of his new gelatinous body, the clown transforms into one of many pieces of chewing gum, which is randomly stuffed into the keyhole of the hospital room and hidden away.

When Han Dong goes to the Supervision Office to provide assistance, it will inevitably attract the attention of the lighthouse administrators.

Han Dong was certain that the person he was rescuing was someone of great importance, and that the manager might personally come... This was the time for the Joker to take action.

Use this opening to allow the clown to infiltrate the lighthouse completely.

On disguise.

The clown was no less impressive; he had successfully deceived Cas and his group in Derry Town.

Since [the lamp] has been sent to the Supervision Office.

Because of his identity as a doctor, the Joker became somewhat unrestrained.

Put on your headphones and tune in to an upbeat dance track.

The leather shoes stomped in time with the rhythm as they entered each of the rooms where the strange tales were imprisoned, feeding the prepared parasites into their mouths one by one.

In the Underground Sewer.

Apart from the rather naive Winry, who didn't notice the problem.

In fact, both Abel and Mia could see through Han Dong's thoughts to some extent.

Mia had already obtained a "demon sword" that could be used up to the knight level. With the reward of the third tier available, she didn't think about anything else and decisively withdrew from the Destiny Space.

Only Abel kept his eyes fixed on Han Dong and did not leave for the time being.

"You started making plans before you even entered the lighthouse, didn't you?"

"Of the chewing gum you had me put in the keyhole, one of the pieces smelled wrong... It must have been some kind of trick you left behind, right?"

"Hmm." Han Dong was surprised that Abel had actually identified the chewing gum corresponding to the clown through his sense of smell.

Han Dong explained, "However, I didn't Oldest One expect that the [Lighthouse] would involve a high-level main storyline, or even lead to a [Node]."

Since I've been given the opportunity to plant an 'opportunity' inside the lighthouse beforehand, I'll naturally seize the 'node'.

As you said, Abel, leasing this place to the Destiny Space will provide a fixed amount of points every year.

I'm still young. If I can accumulate points in advance, and become Formal Knight in a few years, I might be able to exchange them directly for a knight's equipment or materials that are perfectly suited to me in the "Dyson Sphere".

Sooner or later, everyone will die... Even the commanders cannot guarantee that they will not die in one of the Crusades.

Now that the opportunity has arrived, we must seize it with all our might.

Abel didn't deny it and continued to ask, "Why don't you just tell everyone... You contributed the most to this Destiny Event, and if you want to fight for this 'node' thing, everyone will help you."

Han Dong gave a very simple answer:

"Having too many people makes things harder... Mia's nature is to prioritize interests, and she is absolutely unwilling to take risks."

Winry lacked experience; although she possessed formidable strength, it proved largely ineffective against the park's administrators.

What about me?

Han Dong said in a low voice:

"Brother Abel ... your potential has been assessed as surpassing that of Commander Kaimon, and you will be an important pillar of the Holy City in the future... you don't need to, and cannot, take this risk with me."

Go collect your rewards, I'll be back.

Abel gave a helpless smile and said in a low voice, "The future of the Holy City... When I was learning from my teacher and grandfather, they also liked to talk about these things that are still far away from me."

If you can't even protect your own teammates, how can you talk about protecting all of humanity?

I can't just leave you here alone... I still have backup Trump Card for this Five Stars incident.

Once it's done, the final outcome is yours.

"Abel ... What we're about to face is a super five-star event! The mortality rate will be very high, and we can't afford to make even the slightest mistake."

"Good."

In a short time.

Abel unleashed the aura of a hundred beasts within him, filling the entire Underground Sewer area with their roars.

A strong arm suddenly pulled Han Dong into a tight embrace.

"Don't worry, I won't hold you back... I have three mentors who will specifically guide me in stealth."

And so, the two returned to the Paradise Inner Layer by boat.

Of course, with Mr. Aha and Grandma Origin rescued, the atmosphere in the entire park changed...