Legendary Investigator

Having confirmed the rats' transformation, Shen Hui prepared to explore the city.

Experience the atmosphere of this city shrouded in Eldritch Beings and Cthulhu mythos.

The streets were dirty and slightly damp, with tracks crisscrossing the ground, and a steam train slowly pulled up to stop at the station.

The crowd disembarked from the train.

Dirty adults huddled in the corners, and children shivering by the roadside.

Like a bee drawn to nectar, it immediately rushed over.

"Sir, please give me some food."

"Beautiful lady, your small act of kindness could save a life!"

"Sir, you can take me in. I can do anything, I'm sure I can learn!"

The crowd quickly dispersed.

Some of these people who begged for food received food, and some even received a little money, but most left empty-handed.

They are homeless people, they are orphans.

Most of them were people who lost everything during the annual Great Ruin or in other Eldritch Beings.

Shen Hui walked past them.

However, most of them just glanced at Shen Hui and didn't get up to ask for it.

Dressed in Common Shen Hui was perceived in this world as someone from the bottom rungs of society, someone who might become like them every year.

Forget about giving them charity; they're even worried about whether they'll have enough to eat for their next meal.

However, there was a thin, pale-faced boy who had been standing by the roadside the whole time, and who hadn't even managed to squeeze into the bus station when he was begging for food.

Seemingly having mustered her courage, she saw Shen Hui passing by and walked towards him.

"Excuse me, sir, could you lend me a piece of bread? I haven't eaten for two days."

"I will definitely find a way to pay you back later."

Shen Hui stopped and looked at the boy in front of him. He was about ten years old and his whole body was dirty.

But those eyes were incredibly clear and resolute, just like the brightest stars in the night sky.

However, something else was hidden beneath this dazzling light.

Just like the darkness behind the stars.

"Borrow?"

Shen Hui smiled and looked down at him.

"Why haven't you eaten for two days? Is the food bad and you're craving bread?"

Shen Hui's tone was kind, but it was filled with a sense of distance, as if they were at the ends of the earth.

Faced with Shen Hui's question, the young man thought for a moment before speaking:

"Sir, in a series of Eldritch Beings events, I lost my parents and family. Without any source of income, I've been living on the streets."

My parents always taught me that one should have ambition.

"I was searching for food in the trash can, but I can't find it anymore. The big rats ate it all."

"But... I'm so hungry, and I still have dreams to fulfill. Sir, could you lend me a piece of bread?"

"I will definitely repay you when I have the chance."

As the boy spoke, his voice grew increasingly pleading.

But he clearly didn't want to show this side of himself, and was forcibly suppressing it.

His voice began to tremble.

Shen Hui understood; the boy hadn't just mustered up courage, but rather let go of something.

"Dreams? Do you still have dreams? What are they?"

As Shen Hui talked about his dreams, the "stars" in his eyes began to shine brightly.

"I want to figure out what those Eldritch Beings are. Nobody knows for sure right now, but that's my dream!"

"Aren't you afraid of dying? You know how dangerous those Eldritch Beings are; your parents both died in them."

Shen Hui asked.

The boy shook his head, his eyes filled with determination:

"Sir, this is my dream. Dreams never fade; they will always guide me forward. These are the words my father told me."

"Besides, I've already seen them, I'm not afraid!"

Looking at the young man, Shen Hui felt a surge of emotion; his conviction had surpassed that of many others.

In every era, there are people who go against the tide.

This kind of person... reminded Shen Hui of a profession: investigator.

Anyone who gets involved in the Eldritch Beings events and begins an investigation, through any means.

As he continues his investigation, he will gradually uncover more terrifying and Eldritch Beings events.

In some ways, they are the diggers of fear.

Ordinary investigators may die Eldritch Beings at any time during various investigations, or their minds may be gradually corrupted and they may lose their rationality.

However, a small group of investigators were not included in this group.

They were known as legendary investigators.

A person who can escape unscathed from all Eldritch Beings investigations.

Possesses a range of professional knowledge in psychology, anthropology, survey science, and other related fields.

It also possesses extremely strong mental power, and most importantly, the ability to lock the SAN value.

The first requirement can be met through continuous learning, but the rest depends on each individual.

In this young man, Shen Hui saw the conviction of a legendary investigator.

There is no such profession in the Death World.

Even in Death World, there is a greater need for hope, especially the ability to find hope in despair.

This will make despair seem even more desperate.

"May I have your name?"

Francis.

"Alright, Francis, here's some bread for you."

Shen Hui pulled a piece of blackened, hard bread out of thin air from his pocket.

Of course, no one knew that Shen Hui's pockets were empty.

Francis took the blackened bread, and an excited smile immediately spread across his face.

"Thank you, sir. You are such a kind person."

"Could you tell me where you live? I'll return the bread to you when I have more."

Shen Hui waved his hand. "If you can return it to me next time we meet, please do so."

Francis nodded, seemingly wanting to leave and find a place to devour the bread.

However, Shen Hui called out to him.

"Wait, I have a letter of recommendation from the school here. You might be able to study there and it could help you achieve your dreams."

Shen Hui then took out a yellowed envelope from his pocket and handed it to Francis.

The boy took it. Although he was now an orphan, he clearly came from a well-off family when he wasn't an orphan.

So he recognized the characters and read them aloud.

Miskatonic School.

Then he looked up at Shen Hui, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Sir, I've never heard of this school, and besides, I don't have the money to go."

Shen Hui smiled:

"Don't worry, this school was just renovated. It's normal that you haven't heard of it. Besides, studying here is free, and they also provide room and board."

"Here you go. Ask around tomorrow, and maybe you'll find out where it is."

Francis looked down at the envelope in his hand again, feeling that this was still not quite right.

The fact that meals and accommodation are included shows that this is an extremely valuable opportunity.

However, when he looked up, ready to thank him and decline...

But then they discovered that the person in front of them had disappeared.

Meanwhile, in the upper floors of the Steam City.

The proposal to establish the Miskatonic School was immediately put forward and approved.