City Cicada

"From the moment I was born, I've had the same dream every day, where the same day repeats itself endlessly."
"What did you do in your dream?"
"Robbed banks, blew up buildings, flirted with girls, joyrode in luxury cars... Since it was a dream, naturally, I did a lot of lawless things."
"Tell me about your dream last night."
"Yesterday was quite interesting. After dreaming for so long, it was the first time I dreamed about someone I know in real life. She was a very beautiful girl..."
"Mhm."
The police officer Uncle nodded as he took notes:
"Keep going, I'm listening."

Genius Club

Bright moonlight twinkled through the dense jungle.


Lin Xian and CC had set out from Queenstown, walking for about an hour and a half to reach Rhein Village by the river.


All the oil lamps in the village were dimmed, except for a pile of still-burning charcoal in the very center, which heated a pot of water steaming gently with a few night watchmen whispering nearby.


Normally at this time, the village chief, Zheng Xiangyue, would not be asleep; CC had said that Zheng Xiangyue usually spent quiet early morning hours organizing the next day's teaching materials, grading children's homework, and planning the future of the village... a very competent and serious person.


Crossing the river, the two were about to look for Zheng Xiangyue when they unexpectedly found—


CC saw the white, aged figure from afar at the entrance to the village.


It was indeed Zheng Xiangyue...but why was she outside so late?


Chapter 31: Black Hand Lurking in the Future