The Pregnant Man

By the time I got home, it was already very late.

When Luther Door Opening, he saw his sister sitting in the living room waiting for him, with the lights off.

"Cecilia, didn't I tell you not to wait for me?"

Luther shooed his half-asleep sister back to her room, then quickly washed up and went back to his bedroom to rest.

The next day, after seeing his landlady off to school, Luther had his younger sister sit next to him and then took out the Mirror.

He wanted to try this Mirror and see if it could cure his mental problems.

This Beyonder Item, called the "Suggestor Mirror," is slightly larger than an adult's palm. Its frame is gold and decorated with finely detailed scales. The patterns on the scales look so lifelike that, if it weren't for the metallic feel of them, one might mistake them for part of a living creature.

The method of use is... touch the mirror surface, right?

Luther tried reaching out and gently stroking the surface of the Mirror.

The mirror, which had been calmly reflecting the scene inside, suddenly rippled after a finger was brushed across it, and then became misty. From the grayish-white Fog, a huge eye slowly emerged.

The golden vertical pupils stared at Luther, seemingly waiting for him to speak.

... I feel like this guy has some kind of intelligence.

Luther remembered the Queen's warning and remained wary of the Mirror to prevent being controlled by the other party.

That's why he had his sister stay by his side, just for an extra layer of security.

So he cautiously began, "I hope my mental state can be treated and I can return to a normal mental state."

The golden vertical pupils blinked slightly, as if expressing affirmation.

Let's give it a try.

Luther exchanged a glance with the black-haired girl beside him, then relaxed in front of the Mirror. He let his crazy thoughts and Distortion visions occupy his mind and vision, his eyes fixed on the golden vertical pupils on the mirror.

Through the mirror, he saw layers of transparent ripples spreading across his vertical pupils, continuously creating waves in front of him.

Luther stared intently, gradually sensing that the vertical pupil was growing larger and larger, like a coiled Dragon.

Its enormous mouth opened wide, ready to swallow him whole...

He slowly stopped thinking, letting his Consciousness drift towards the other side, becoming a part of it.

The invisible Dragon rampaged forward, intruding into his Mental World and taking hold on his island. It raised its head, swung its tail, and roared.

It announced its arrival with an air of majesty and arrogance.

"Whoosh-"

Phantom Tide suddenly rose up, drowning out the Dragon's roar.

"Click."

Luther seemed to hear a mournful cry, and then, without warning, a crack appeared in the Mirror in his hand. The golden pupils in the Mirror snapped shut, as if they had been punched in the face, contracting painfully and trembling.

Um?

What happened?

Luther regained consciousness and looked at everything before him with some confusion.

"Brother, what's wrong?"

"The black-haired girl next to me asked."

What just happened?

"The eyes in the Mirror grew bigger, and then you slowly guided them towards your eyes. I was about to stop you when you woke up."

Oh, I see.

Luther nodded.

Based on what he had just sensed, the Mirror seemed to be swaggering around in his Mental World, even attempting to control him, but it was repelled by the Phantom Tide in his mind and retreated, damaged.

Looking down, I saw that the pupil was trembling, as if it had been greatly frightened.

Were you trying to control me just now?

Luther asked gently.

The golden pupils immediately swayed from side to side in denial, the eyes even revealing a hint of ingratiation, as if the majestic Dragon had instantly transformed into a wagging-tail-and-begging dog.

After that, the Mirror became very cooperative. It actively treated Luther's mental problems and begged Luther not to use the Tide anymore. However, its abilities were limited; it could not completely cure Luther's mental problems, but could only alleviate them and prolong Luther's lucid moments.

Although it cannot be cured, it is good that it can be relieved.

Luther thought to himself.

With this Mirror, his normal time became longer, and he could try to contact the Great Detective Moriarty Sherlock Moriarty. Hopefully, this Detective was indeed a fellow time traveler from his hometown.

In the East Borough, on Dharavi Street, in front of a bustling yet cramped bar,

"I don't want to go in, it's too dirty. You go in by yourself."

Through the bar's doors, Fors saw the chaotic scene inside and decisively and shamelessly abandoned her short companion.

Hey! You get a share of the money too!

"Xio Derecha shouted."

"I'd rather get a smaller share than go inside."

Hearing his lazy companion say that, and seeing her resolute attitude, Hugh could only glare at her resentfully, pinch his nose, and squeeze into the bar. Soon, a chaotic commotion erupted inside.

After a while, Hugh came out, his expression seemingly worried.

"Still haven't found it?"

Fors asked, and saw Hugh slowly shake his head.

Their trip to the East Borough was, of course, to fulfill Miss Audrey's request and find the £1,500 man, Lanevus.

Some time ago, Hugh first came to the East Borough alone, found his informants, distributed information about Lanevus, and warned them that the other party was dangerous and that they should be very careful.

She gave these informants a few days to gather information, and today she came to the East Borough with Fors, intending to base her report on their feedback.

Further investigation will be conducted.

Something's not right.

Hugh frowned and said.

They had contacted several informants and searched their residences and regular bars, but still couldn't find any trace of them. Even when they asked others, the drunken guys couldn't answer.

I agree.

Fors readily expressed his support, saying, "We'd better get out of here right now..."

Hugh nodded, and the two hurried forward, intending to hire a carriage at the street corner to leave the East Borough as soon as possible.

In front of the bar was a narrow alley, and although it was midday, there were hardly any pedestrians. Suddenly, a figure appeared from behind the slightly gloomy path.

Hugh and Fors suddenly stopped.

They both looked at the man in shock, a sense of indescribable unease and terror washing over them as he swiftly and silently took their bodies.

"Are you the ones looking for me?"

In the dark alley, the oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe, and the noise from the bar behind them seemed far away. The man who appeared in front of them had a mocking smile on his face and questioned them in a low voice.

This is the very person they are looking for, Lanevus!

The two did not answer, but Consciousness looked at the most unusual part of him.

Lanevus's belly was bulging, stretching his shirt and trousers, making him look bulky and fat.

He rested one hand on his lower back and the other on his belly, his expression serene, even tender, looking no different from a pregnant mother—except that he was a man.

He's a man, but he's pregnant!

Not only is she pregnant, but her pregnancy looks so Distortion and grotesque!

"I asked you, do you want to be mothers?"

He looked at the two of them with bloodshot eyes and suddenly said this.

Hugh and Fors did not answer; a blasphemous and Distortion sense of abnormality filled their minds. They felt nauseous, they felt terrified, they wanted to scream, they wanted to turn and run away!

However, they stood frozen in place, as if nailed to the spot. A terrifying pressure emanated from Lanevus's abdomen, rendering them unable to move.

As Lanevus looked at them, the corners of his mouth gradually lifted until they revealed a Frenzy and insane smile.