Hospital Building.
Inside the dark office, flesh wriggled across the walls, desperate faces faintly surfacing from it, wailing without cease.
Then, from the dust-covered desk, the intercom sounded. Amid the static and electrical crackle, a blurred voice spoke: "High Priest, I have something to report."
"What is it?"
The white-haired middle-aged man before the desk frowned slightly and raised his eyes. "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me unless it was important?"
"No, it's just..." The voice on the other end grew tense. "Among those who came later, there seem to be a few who are less than obedient. Should we... warn them?"
"Those who are unruly will not become obedient no matter how you persuade them."
The High Priest's gaze darkened as he issued a cold order. "Get rid of them quickly. Don't let this cause trouble, understand?"
"Yes, I understand."
A trace of unease surfaced in the trembling voice. "It's just that if we keep waiting like this, the situation may not hold for much longer."
"Rest assured, it will be over soon."
The High Priest gave his last smile. "Very soon, the bud of Calamity will sprout. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this foul and turbid world shall face its final reckoning.
"The people of Yacheng are blessed. The people of Haizhou will also be the first to receive deliverance and Blessing!"
"The Holy Spirit be praised!" The voice over the intercom became fervent.
"May the Holy Spirit bless you, my brother."
The High Priest smiled and ended the communication.
Beyond the door, the wailing continued.
The piercing cries of anguish rose once more.
"Doctor, Doctor..."
"Help..."
"Don't continue, Doctor, don't..."
"Doctor, save me."
"Die! Die! Die! You all have to die!!!"
"I want to die too... Please, kill me..."
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