Because Feng Ling's phone could not be reached, Han Xu personally made another trip to the billiards hall to notify her that all nearby residents had been evacuated, not a single one left behind.
Han Xu suggested that Feng Ling should get some sleep in advance. Even two hours would help restore her energy.
But sleep was not something that could be forced.
Feng Ling kept her eyes wide open until late into the night.
Quite a few minor incidents occurred during that time.
For example, Duan Fei wanted to enter the Maze with Feng Ling, but Han Xu berated him and forcibly took him away.
For example, a reporter controlled a Drone in an attempt to film Feng Ling's face up close, only for the Cat Owl to bite the Drone to pieces as if it were a toy.
For example, Su Yuqing called Xu Yiming. Not daring to openly ask about Ye Zheng, he kept probing indirectly over the phone until Xu Yiming was thoroughly confused.
At last, the clock struck midnight—
The Crow opened its eyes and let out an "Ah" at Huangfu Miaomiao.
The golden exclamation mark appeared right on time.
"It's here." Huangfu Miaomiao looked at Feng Ling and asked cautiously, "...Should we accept the mission now?"
"Mm, accept it." Feng Ling nodded.
Ye Zheng stood behind Feng Ling, her face slightly tense and her left hand unconsciously clenched into a fist—if she could find the Idol in the Maze, she would be one step closer to becoming a normal person. But if she could not find the Idol...
She adjusted her breathing, trying to calm herself.
Her heart felt as though it were being strangled by an invisible rope.
If she could not find the Idol, then she would probably have no choice but