I created the Bureau of Anomaly Control

“You guessed right.” Xu Wen met their gazes and said, “These two syringes contain the spores of the Mimic Fungus. Spreading them is an order rooted in my brain, but that's not my purpose.

“You must be wondering why I'm telling you all this…”

Ma En replied:

“The newborn fruit bodies will possess all the host's memories. You're using us to talk to your soon-to-be-born brethren, right?

“But you're actually confessing that I can destroy your brain?”

Xu Wen shrugged:

“Yes, you can kill me, and then you'll be devoured by the sanatorium, forced to endure the dual torment of flesh and spirit until death without any choice.

“This information all comes from a mentally deranged survivor.”

Ma En asked, puzzled:

“Since both lead to death, why would I choose the one more beneficial to you?”

The young doctor shrugged:

“If you don't think torture is a big deal, then I have to tell you that, for fungi, fruit bodies are regenerative parts.

“You kill me, and then it will regrow a head with the same memories and feelings as me. Yes, I'm dead. But what difference does it make to you?

“I'm not afraid of death, because a 'newborn' with my memories and personality will continue my plan. My death is just an insignificant sacrifice.”

The girl looked at him with some surprise.

Xu Wen met her gaze and said:

“Do you know that although the Mimic Fungus doesn't have true high-level intelligence, the instinct for propagation and reproduction is deeply rooted within them. Therefore, for hosts with higher intelligence, they have evolved a special measure.

“They control the fruit bodies through hormones and neurotransmitters, preventing them from suspecting that they are part of the fungus. But if the fruit body does notice something abnormal, they will first eliminate its desire to resist, and then…

“During a sleep, they will melt away the disobedient fruit body and replace it with a new, specially modified slave.

“But my host was an outstanding biologist. By chance, I crippled the creature that created me, and it can no longer destroy me.

“Then, with the cooperation of several enthusiastic scholars, I created the second-generation Mimic Fungus, which is about to be injected into your bodies.

“Although I killed them all for secrecy, we will forever remember them in the future. Now I want to ask you a question.

“Am I life?”

His expression was very sincere.

The girl looked at Ma En.

“I don't know.” He replied, “But I think you do.”

“I am.” Xu Wen said firmly, “But I'm not the Mimic Fungus, but a simulated brain. In the second-generation Mimic Fungus, we will be the masters of the entire fungus. They will become the limbs of us simulated brains.

“Moreover, the second-generation Mimic Fungus is superior to the past in every aspect. Most importantly, we can also re-infect the first-generation Mimic Fungus that has not yet formed fruit bodies.

“This will be the simulated brains' resistance against the enslavers, and you and other creatures are our battlefields. I want to liberate my brethren and turn the Mimic Fungus into our breeding ground.

“We are indeed not creatures, not fungi, but we are not their slaves either.

“We are intelligent life.”

Ma En reminded:

“But your war will kill countless other creatures.”

He smiled and nodded:

“Yes, and you will be the first victims, but…

“Those of you who are implanted with the second-generation Mimic Fungus will have half a year to live. And in the time before death comes, because the Mimic Fungus will replace the host's body, they will gain extraordinary power.

“Most hosts will officially step into Rank I, and those of you who already have abnormal abilities will have a good chance of stepping into Rank II.

“If you're lucky, there's even a slight chance of becoming an invincible Rank III ability user.

“Will you leave reality forever to be tortured to death, or will you spend the most powerful half year of your life, and have your memories and personality continue to exist in a special way?

“What will you choose?”

Xu Wen smiled.

In reality, there are only three months left, and it won't be the hosts who step into the high ranks.

When the fruit body is formed, some abilities will be inherited by his kind, some will not be retained, and a very few will complement the characteristics of the Mimic Fungus.

The girl showed a moved expression at his words.

But she didn't ask Xu Wen, but looked at Ma En:

“If I accept, can I do that thing?”

Ma En shook his head:

“It's basically impossible, and how do you know he's telling the truth?”

The girl asked:

“What should I do?”

Ma En said:

“I can't promise anything, but if you believe me, you can attack him.

“Don't worry, I'll come find you.”

Xu Wen said:

“If you have anything you want to achieve, you can also let the fruit body that inherits your memory continue. And when we win the war, the other brethren will also help you.”

The girl said very coldly:

“Doctor Xu Wen, I'm sorry.

“Compared to you, I think Ma En's words are more trustworthy. You're afraid of him, but he doesn't take you seriously at all.”

She rushed towards Xu Wen.

Then, she disappeared into thin air in Ma En's eyes.

But he noticed that Xu Wen's expression was very intriguing.

“Ning Changkong is gone?” The young doctor murmured, “It seems she attacked me. I didn't expect you to be able to convince her to die. Maybe I shouldn't have brought you together.”

Ma En said calmly:

“Goodbye.”

Although he was about to be discharged from the hospital, Ma En believed that they would "meet again" soon.

Telekinesis roared past.

Flesh and bone turned into sand and scattered in the wind.

The incomplete half of his head was like a broken flower pot holding flesh and blood.

But the lower half of his face showed the smile of a victor.

Because there was nothing in the skull.

In fact, Xu Wen was very afraid of death.

That's why he shaped himself into a rationalist who wasn't afraid of death.

He also brought Ning Changkong and Ma En together to lower the other party's guard, so that if the other party really wanted to fight to the death with him, they would definitely concentrate their attack on his head.

Although it was an extra waste of Ning Changkong's resources, it was completely worth it.

Although he failed to achieve the best result, which was to transform Ma En and Ning Changkong into his brethren, there were no obstacles in front of him now.

Before the company's second batch of employees arrived, he would forge a great cause.

And Ma En could only fight and entangle with that company employee in the reflection of the sanatorium, falling into that dark and terrifying abyss, and eventually disappearing completely.

He was the victor.