Chapter 383 The person who refuses to step out of the abyss
After walking through the dark and damp basement, James came to an empty space.
There are also people gathering here, but they are different from the believers I visualized before.
Their expressions were more solemn, their bodies exuded majesty, and they chanted a phrase repeatedly.
Strength brings bridges, that person walks on the bridge, that person brings thoughts, thoughts brings dreams, dreams brings strength, strength brings bridges...
This cycle goes back and forth, connecting from beginning to end.
Until finally, they all took out an empty bottle and blew into the mouth of the bottle.
Woo~~~
As the neat resonance came, James' whole body suddenly trembled violently.
The fear that comes from ancient times arises spontaneously from the heart, so primitive and profound.
James seemed to have returned to the primitive era tens of thousands of years ago and became a member of the tribe.
In the night without firelight, hiding in the cave, staring into the darkness with fearful eyes.
In the depths that are so deep that you can't even see your fingers, you don't know when an unknown existence will emerge.
"This gentleman..."
A voice brought James back to reality. He focused his eyes and saw two security personnel.
He was in a daze just now, and he didn't even notice when they came to him.
"No outsiders are allowed here, please get out."
James glanced at their bulging waists without leaving any trace, and nodded in coordination.
As the iron door closed, James was already outside the door.
He looked around, not knowing which direction led to the outside world, let alone how he could enter it again.
At this moment, his sight caught a somewhat familiar figure.
The other person was different from anyone he had seen here. Looking around, he seemed to be taking a leisurely stroll, and there was no fanaticism or piety from any believers at all.
The most important thing is that as the distance got closer, he gradually saw clearly the young and handsome face and the iconic black hair.
Is it him?
The memory of that night emerged in James' mind.
Drunk in the park, went to the police station to settle the matter...
I beat up the young man I met twice.
He doesn't have much interaction with the other person, let alone familiarity with him. The reason why he can be recognized at a glance is because of his unique temperament, which is highly recognizable.
strangeness.
Logically speaking, this face, which is more than enough to enter the entertainment industry, should leave a deep enough impression on people.
But before they met again, James seemed to have never seen him before and couldn't remember him at all.
What is he doing here?
While James was thinking this way, the young man opposite seemed to have discovered his presence.
"It's you, what a coincidence."
The young man said hello in a friendly manner, as if he happened to meet his neighbor while doing morning exercise.
"It's me...your name is Su Fan, right?"
James stepped forward quickly.
"What are you doing here?"
"Just looking around and collecting some information I want."
"If you are approaching this place out of curiosity, I advise you to leave immediately."
James only regarded the other person as a curious young man, and in order to prevent him from suffering the same misfortunes as Amanda and her companions, he issued a warning.
"Curiosity will doom you."
The young man was not panicked at all, and he was not like those young and ignorant people who sneered at James' words. There was a calmness visible in his expression.
"I know there is a problem in the church, because I am here specifically for this."
Came here specifically for this?
James had suffered intense mental pollution internally before, causing James' thinking to become a mess.
He couldn't even get deeper information from what the other party said, and could only guess the other party's true identity.
"Are you a paranormal investigation enthusiast?"
"To be precise, an exorcist."
The young man spoke casually.
"The reason why I showed up at the police station at that time was because the police station brought back a person who was cursed by a cultist."
"Albert and the others did not take the initiative to tell others about these things out of respect. However, the main reason is that you did not ask."
He glanced at James.
"You just entered it, your spirit was polluted and you were delirious."
"You should avoid deep thinking and just take medicine and rest."
"Don't you have some sedatives in your pocket? Just get some water and swallow it."
The information the young man confided was so accurate that it was almost as if he was accompanying him throughout the whole process and observing his experience.
"How do you know?"
James was a little horrified.
"It's very simple, see with your eyes and think with your mind."
The young man looked around.
"This is not the place to talk. Let's go sit in a coffee shop first."
The two walked across the wet ground and arrived at the only coffee shop in the town.
Along the way, James' brain has become clearer.
He did not completely believe the young man's words, but considering that the other party was the only person who could communicate so far, James did not give up the opportunity to talk.
But he didn't expect that the young man just arrived not far from the coffee shop and then suddenly turned around and headed in another direction.
"Didn't you say you wanted to drink coffee? I'm treating you."
"A coffee shop is not a good place either, let's just talk directly."
James did not expect that the young man would suddenly change his mind, so he could only follow him towards the woods not far away.
The sunshine just now was like an illusion. The sky became cloudy in a short while, and it started to rain lightly not long after.
However, at this level, clothing can completely withstand it.
"According to what Tom said, you started investigating that church in order to track down your neighbor's daughter, Amanda. So how much do you know about Amanda?"
"What do you mean? What happened to Amanda?"
James asked almost subconsciously, with a thorny tone.
"Interesting, you just subconsciously decided that there was nothing wrong with Amanda, and you were unhappy with the suspicion hidden in my words."
"You have other relationships with Amanda."
The young man did not ask, but judged directly.
The tone was unpleasantly calm and sure.
But what was even more unpleasant was the accuracy of his inference.
"You should know that you are fighting against the supernatural being and its followers. If there is darkness in your heart, it will definitely be used by the other party."
The young man's words silenced James, who finally spoke and slowly told the unknown secret.
After the death of his wife and son, James lived in sorrow and guilt all day long.
Nora, her neighbor, was kind-hearted and could not bear to see the latter being so decadent, so she took the initiative to help her clean up the messy house.
As they went back and forth, sparks arose between them and they had a relationship.
Nora hoped to get James out of his past grief, but the latter only felt more guilty and painful. He didn't miss his wife as much as he thought, and within just a year, he had a relationship with someone else.
Self-blame and sadness made him dare not continue to maintain that kind of relationship with Nora. At the same time, he also felt guilty for Amanda who had lost her father. This is why he was so persistent in helping Nora find Amanda.
"I'm worried that Amanda joined the cult because she found out about the relationship between her mother and me and couldn't accept it."
"Everything started because of me, so I naturally have to take this responsibility."
"I am a failed father, husband, not a good policeman, and a bastard who cannot control his desires."
"But at least I can bring Amanda back to her mother properly."
James closed his eyes in pain.
The young man on one side let out a foul breath.
"If she really has a problem, what are you going to do?"
"...I don't know. What do you usually do?"
"I usually kill all the cultists."
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The young man's understatement made James frown.
"Social laws cannot deal with them, and ordinary people cannot imagine how twisted they are."
"This kind of matter should be left to professional counterparts."
"Don't they have a chance to repent?"
James asked subconsciously.
"Let them ask those who were killed by them and hear if their ghosts are willing to give them a chance."
The young man's voice was calm, but it seemed to contain a strong murderous aura. Anyone who heard this sentence would not regard it as a joke.
Times have changed.
Weirdness and demons are about to wreak havoc on the world. How can there be any human rights in troubled times?
Allowing them to remain in the world will only cause greater harm.
"Perhaps we can seek help from the police system here. With them joining, it should save a lot of trouble."
James was still thinking about how to avoid direct killing, but he didn't expect Su Fan to suddenly laugh.
"They are worried that you won't go."
"What do you mean?"
James was puzzled.
"About five hundred meters from your eight o'clock direction, someone is monitoring your every move with a telescope."
“They are wearing police uniforms, but what’s interesting is that they all have the same style of tattoos on their necks.”
The words confided by the young man made James open his eyes wide.
The latter turned around suddenly, and sure enough, he saw a black figure flashing past among the many trees.
Why are the police following him?
No, of course the police have no reason to follow, but the cultists do!
The tentacles of the Bridge Builders Church can actually extend into the police system here!
But how did this young man find out?
James did not continue to think about this issue, because just now, he suddenly discovered details that were terrifying to think about.
Just now, the other party suddenly changed his mind and refused to go to the coffee shop. Did he realize that there were also people from the Bridge Builders Church lurking among them?
If this is the case, this area is equivalent to being completely controlled by that cult.
Damn it!
Every move he makes is actually under the control of the other party.
In the case of unequal intelligence, James did not dare to act rashly and temporarily ran out of ideas.
"Are you going to give up?"
The young man asked.
"No, I'm just thinking about the best course of action."
“Maybe it’s a good idea to stop here.”
The young man suddenly spoke.
"Just think that Amanda fell into a cult by mistake, was mutilated by the believers, and disappeared."
"Go back and apologize to the neighbor you had an affair with, then move away and start a new life somewhere else."
"Whether you find another partner or die alone, it is your freedom."
James was a little confused about this person.
It was clear that he was like a murderous god just now, showing a shocking murderous intention, as if he regarded human life as nothing.
But now, the other person seems to be a friendly young man full of kindness, persuading him not to be bound by the past and to look forward to the future.
He couldn't tell which one was the other person's true face, but he could hear the hint of persuasion in the calm words.
"Thank you, but I can't do it."
James answered silently.
Time can heal many wounds, and most people can find their own salvation and start their lives again through various methods.
Because they all actively seek relief and long for light.
But James is different.
His time has stopped at that moment, and he is unwilling to reconcile with himself.
After the cold winter, the barren land will grow plants again and become full of life.
But the frozen soil in the Far North cannot melt the thick ice and snow even in summer.
After a long time, the seeds sleeping in the soil will also rot.
Staying in the abyss until death is his punishment for himself.
The young man said nothing, and James just looked at him.
At this moment, a slightly complicated look appeared on the former's unruffled face.
Helplessness, mixed with a little...pity?
James didn't feel anything about this look.
I'm used to it, or rather, I've become numb.
"If you want to investigate this church, I also have some useful information here."
James began to talk about what he saw and heard in the church, including information about the Empty Man and his own speculations.
"The Empty Man does exist, but he can only establish contact with people through special means.
There seems to be a special magnetic field within the church that can affect the brain, causing people to lose their sanity, intensify their mood swings, and see many hallucinations.
If you are confident in your abilities, you can go in directly, but I suggest you go to a nearby pharmacy to buy some sedatives to take with you, just in case. ”
"In addition to ordinary believers, there are also senior members who perform some kind of advent ceremony in an empty room underground similar to a warehouse."
"Although nothing physical appears, the ritual clearly strengthens the influence of the magnetic field on the brain. You can find ways to destroy it."
James spoke very carefully, as if he was explaining the funeral arrangements.
He could feel that he was getting closer to the truth hidden under the darkness step by step, and the danger accompanying the truth was already hanging above his head.
Before leaving, the dangers of the church must be communicated to the other party as much as possible.
The young man listened to him quietly.
"Thank you for hearing me out."
People with strong personal abilities are always arrogant. They can't even listen to a few words from other people.
But this one was obviously different. From him, James felt the long-lost respect.
Although the other party never said a few words from beginning to end, there are some things that can be conveyed to the other party even in silence.
"Goodbye."
After James finished speaking, he turned and left.
(End of chapter)