Sticky and writhing, the monsters, which looked like a massive pile of snot, crawled out of the well. They struggled, twisted, and changed shape, letting out malicious cries.
The Gourmet Detective and Idol Detective screamed and backed away, while Duanmu Huai simply stood there. Then he reached out, pulled out a lighter, and flicked it on with a snap.
"Whoosh-----!"
At that moment, the dazzling flames were like glaring sunlight, shrouding the entire room in daylight. The monsters seemed unable to withstand the sudden brightness either. They let out a miserable shriek and quickly retreated into the ancient well. Duanmu Huai glanced at the well, then turned and walked out. Seeing him emerge, the two detectives hurried over.
"How did it go? Did they... run away?"
"No, but they're right below us."
As he spoke, Duanmu Huai glanced around.
"We have to completely destroy this place and wipe them out!"
"How are you planning to do that?"
The Gourmet Detective stared at Duanmu Huai with a serious expression. He pointed at the warehouse.
"It's simple. I'll find a way to make a bomb here, then blow this whole place sky-high! That way, nothing will be left—not even those damn monsters!"
"Wait, what about the patients upstairs?"
Hearing this, Idol Detective immediately asked uneasily.
"We can only abandon them. You saw it yourself—they've already been infected. Once the fusion succeeds, they'll become vessels for those monsters. For safety's sake, I think letting them all burn to death here is the best choice."
"But..."
Idol Detective wanted to say more, but the Gourmet Detective reached out, placed a hand on her shoulder, and shook his head.
"I understand what you mean, but we have no other choice now. You don't want these things to escape and hurt people, do you? Think about