In the end, the people from 9'S slunk away in disgrace, while Fang Zheng was summoned by Seventh Sister and Eight Man for a harsh scolding.
"You never should have done that."
"Those idiots came looking for trouble in the first place."
Fang Zheng snorted disdainfully at Seventh Sister's rebuke.
"Do you really think they had nothing better to do than come here sightseeing? Besides, those freaks who were neither male nor female dared to spout nonsense at my squad members. The fact that I didn't kill him was already more than generous enough."
Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Seventh Sister helplessly raised a hand to her forehead. Eight Man, who had remained silent beside her, finally spoke.
"What you said goes against the teachings of the Sages."
"Because there's no evidence that what they say is right."
Fang Zheng shrugged.
"What is right and what is wrong, I'll see for myself. I'm not going to listen to the nonsense spouted by those ancient fossils."
"You—!"
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Seventh Sister angrily strode toward him. Yet just as she reached him, she suddenly seemed to be struck by a headache and raised a hand to cover her forehead.
"Ugh... this feeling... it hurts..."
"Looks like those old fossils brainwashed you too."
Seeing Seventh Sister's pained expression, Fang Zheng sighed. Then he reached out and lightly tapped her forehead.
"Then let me restore the memories they hid from you."
"Stop!"
Hearing this, Eight Man, who had been sitting behind the desk, abruptly stood up with a shout. At the same time, accompanied by a cry of anguish, Seventh Sister's legs gave out and she collapsed to the floor.
"I... I..."
Trembling, she clutched her head and desperately shook it.
"No, that's not it, I... back then... no, don't! Don't!!"
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