Nightmare Town—Hospital
Yi Chen used the power of the Nightmare to patch up his student, "Breeder Branklin," treating the injuries he had sustained in battle. However, he did not heal him completely, deliberately leaving some wounds behind for the weaving of lies.
"Branklin, you did very well~ Being able to help me fight Doctor Maco was already your limit. Next, I'll be facing the Prophet. If you assist me from the sidelines, there's a good chance he'll see through your identity.
"Once you return, make good use of the prosthetic body the organization gave you. Restart your life and embark on a journey of learning.
"As long as your brain is intact, everything can begin anew. We'll meet again when the time comes."
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Branklin knew that he would be of no help in the battles ahead. As a student, he naturally could not hold his teacher back.
With a body like Meat Mountain, he obediently crouched before Yi Chen, waiting for his teacher to help him end the dream.
Crack!
His skull was pried open.
Thin Nightmare Tentacles drilled into Branklin's brain, using seizures to manipulate and alter his memories.
Everything related to his meeting with Yi Chen and becoming his student was erased and replaced with a heroic account of how he had slain the Nightmare at any cost to obtain information.
After repeatedly confirming that there were no flaws, Yi Chen waved his tentacles and severed Branklin's connection to the dream.
Gurgle~
A burst of bubbles rose inside the power station, and soon, workers began examining Branklin's brain.
Huff~ Yi Chen took a deep breath and made a brief adjustment to his condition.
"I really can't rest at all~ Time to head to the Prophet's location. If Catherine gets there first, I'll have no