Codename: Peeping

Try again?

Yin Ge touched her eyes. Though she was worried about being consumed by her Personhood, she had to try if she wanted to better understand—or even control—it.

Trying now was better than going into the game later completely blind.

Having made up her mind, Yin Ge rested for a while before quickly making a second attempt.

This time, she did not flip the mirror over and shut her eyes tightly until the pain in her eyes reached the limit of what she could bear.

Only after a long while did the pain, along with the crimson bloodshot veins, recede back into her eyes.

Yin Ge took a moment to recover, then sorted through the information she had obtained.

Observation Persona's range was roughly three kilometers, and it could last for up to five minutes.

Moreover, everyone and everything within Yin Ge's Peeping range could be controlled by Control Persona.

The prerequisite was that there had to be a mirror near the person or object being controlled, and their entire form had to be reflected in it.

Just like that yellow-haired guy earlier. His figure had been framed by a mirror inside the shop behind him, which was why Yin Ge had been able to control him.

All in all, Control Persona had stricter requirements for use than Observation Persona.

What a pity. She had originally thought she could Peeping the Neutrino Persona Order Center and directly obtain classified information on slowing the rate of Personhood consumption... Yin Ge let out a faint sigh.

Even though Yin Ge had not tried observing the Neutrino Persona Order Center from over three kilometers away, she guessed she would not be able to observe that place.

After all, they had already developed a Sage capable of containing Personhood. They had plenty of methods.

Looks like I still can't get something for nothing... Yin Ge closed her eyes and decided to get some proper rest.

Her body was the foundation of all her struggles!

Three days later, Yin Ge saw Qin Li again.

Well... in an open field.

At least, with the naked eye, Yin Ge could not see a single building.

Qin Li soon pointed ahead and said, "The Neutrino Persona Order Center is right up ahead. Follow me."

Just as Yin Ge was feeling confused, Qin Li walked forward first.

The next moment, his figure vanished from where he stood, as if he had stepped into empty space.

Filled with curiosity, Yin Ge hurried forward as well.

When she reached the spot where Qin Li had disappeared, her body seemed to pass through a transparent barrier and enter some sort of area.

As expected of a place capable of researching the Son of Heaven Game... Looking at the enormous building before her, Yin Ge sighed from the bottom of her heart.

The advancement of technology truly exceeded the imagination of an ordinary person like her.

No wonder she had been unable to locate the Neutrino Persona Order Center's address when she called a cab today.

So they had taken confidentiality measures to the extreme.

After all, who would have thought that such a colossal structure stood on that bare patch of grass outside?

If ordinary people walked across that grassland, nothing would most likely happen.

This place was like an entirely new space.

Qin Li explained at the right moment, "Once we enter your information into the system later, you'll be able to come and go freely from now on."

"Mm." Yin Ge nodded.

Qin Li soon brought her into the Order Center. After entering her information, he handed her over to a researcher wearing a white lab coat.

According to Qin Li, he was merely a consultant responsible for inviting White Nighters and introducing some basic information about the Son of Heaven Game.

As for professional matters, they naturally had to be left to professionals.

The researcher seemed to have dealt with many White Nighters. Once they sat down on the sofa, he immediately got to the point.

At first, he asked about Yin Ge's experiences in the Son of Heaven Game, focusing especially on questions related to Personhood.

After Yin Ge answered carefully, someone knocked on the door.

The next moment, a handsome man with a tall, upright figure, sharp brows, bright eyes, and deeply defined features walked in. He seemed to be holding a set of documents.

He wore a simple pair of rimless glasses, which happened to soften the sharpness of his features and gave him a gentle, harmless air.

Even in a plain white lab coat, he carried the elegant bearing of a pine standing high upon a mountain, a breeze stirring through a valley.

Furthermore, there was always a smile on his lips, and his gaze immediately fell on Yin Ge.

He's much better-looking than that little internet celebrity... Yin Ge thought.

But is it just my imagination? Why do I feel like he's been staring at me ever since he walked in?

Unaware of Yin Ge's thoughts, the researcher took the documents from the handsome man and handed them to her before introducing him.

"This is intern researcher Gu Jin. He has quite a connection with you."

A connection with me? If I knew a handsome guy at this level, would I still have gone looking for an internet celebrity? Yin Ge raised an eyebrow.

The researcher continued.

"When we analyzed and studied your Personhood, he also participated in the work. Perhaps if the two of you recall things together, you may remember more details about the Grand Physician-level Son of Heaven Game."

"At the same time, he can take this opportunity to learn about the specific duties of a researcher. Do you mind?"

"I don't mind." Yin Ge shook her head slightly.

At that, Gu Jin's smile became even brighter, and he softly said, "Thank you."

Yin Ge smiled too. She did not mind at all because of Gu Jin's looks, but because she had guessed the man's identity.

"You're... the best man? You joined the Neutrino Persona Order Center too?" Though she asked two questions in a row, her tone was declarative.

"That's right." Gu Jin seemed not to have expected Yin Ge to be so perceptive. His voice carried admiration and praise. "We meet again."

Yin Ge thought about it. During the final night of the Son of Heaven Game's persona phase, to ensure victory, she had identified the suspicious best man, causing him to temporarily die in the game.

Although three people had already identified the best man at the time, so his death had been inevitable, she still bore some responsibility.

They would be colleagues from now on. If this created a rift between them, it would not be worth it.

So she openly apologized. "Sorry. I identified you in the game back then."

"It's fine." Gu Jin did not seem to care. "I was already bound to be eliminated then. Whether you identified me or not, the result would have been the same."

"Besides, if it hadn't been for you, I might have died in the game. How would I have had the chance to work at the Neutrino Persona Order Center?"

"Come to think of it, I should be thanking you."

Yin Ge smiled. "You obtained Personhood too? Is that why you joined the Order Center?"

The researcher beside them also smiled. "How could Personhood be so easy to obtain? Besides, no one wants to die, right?"

"That's true." Yin Ge gave a bitter smile.

At the mention of this topic, everyone thought of how her life was slipping away, and the atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

"Things will get better." The researcher changed the subject. "Take a look at the documents. For convenience, your codename from now on will be—Peeping."

"The documents contain information about your Personhood. See if there are any errors or omissions."

"Every White Nighter has different abilities. If something goes wrong during a mission and a new Son of Heaven Game breaks out, we can use these records to end the game."

He spoke of death as casually as if he were discussing what to eat today.

Perhaps he had seen too many White Nighters die, and had developed a numbness he himself had not even noticed.

It looks like the road ahead will be difficult... Yin Ge silently thought.

Seemingly noticing Yin Ge's subtle emotional shift, Gu Jin spoke softly. "Death is the end of life."

"But it is not the end of life's meaning."

"Respect death, but do not fear it."