Eldritch Horror Theatre
Chapter 514

The Kiln (Fourteen)

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There were way too many lunatics these days!

After hearing Trica out, Fu Qian pinched the bridge of his nose and let out a long sigh.

Who would've thought an ordinary high school student could pull off something like this? It was practically beyond reason.

And her thoughts were so twisted and obsessive.

This proved that showing off came with risks!

When she mentioned having an admirer, she'd sounded possessed by an indescribable fervor. It didn't seem like she was lying outright.

"When I first saw you, you were already so different from everyone else. It felt like I'd discovered a hidden treasure."

Trica stared intently at Fu Qian and continued.

"But that's not enough. You need to truly transcend."

"You're a material that could be carved into a jewel, and I'll help you transform successfully."

"I appreciate the thought, but don't you think this method of transformation is a little extreme?"

Fu Qian spoke slowly as he looked at Trica, who seemed to be going a little mad.

"Can I just confirm something? If I really drank the antidote you gave me, what would happen?"

"If you failed the test, you'd naturally die."

Trica answered as if it were obvious.

"You're different. How could you do something so pathetic and self-destructive?"

"But you did so well, didn't you? Far better than I ever expected!"

What a freak!

Faced with her answer, Fu Qian clicked his tongue in amazement, then asked another question.

"What if I'd climbed out through that window earlier, taken the antidote, and left? What would've happened then?"

"Nothing in particular. You would have gained your freedom."

"You completed the game, and the poison in your body would have been neutralized. That's all true."

Trica sounded completely sincere.

"But since you missed the most important test, you'll

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