Spatial Lockdown

Just as Aeolus was prostrating himself before Luoshu, declaring him as his master, a commotion erupted outside SCP-CN-722-5's nest.

"MTF-Xin Chen-8 in position!"

"SCP-CN-722-5 confirmed inside the nest!"

"Bio-radar detects two lifeforms inside!"

"Prepare to move!"

Hearing this, Luoshu immediately knew who had arrived.

It was Mobile Task Force Xin Chen-8 "Felines", the unit specifically deployed to suppress SCP-CN-722-5.

Clearly, SCP-CN-722-5's brazen kidnapping of Aeolus from Site-CN-02 had been discovered.

Luoshu quickly glanced at the "Anomalous Sovereign" milestone on the title page of The SCP Field Guide.

Aeolus was already listed there!

The primary objective of this return trip to the capital had been achieved—it was time to leave.

Before the "Felines" could storm in, Luoshu whispered to SCP-CN-722-5: "Aeolus has turned over a new leaf—he's one of us now. I'll take my leave first!"

He flipped to Page 71 of The SCP Field Guide and activated the Spatial Tunnel ability again, preparing to escape.

Meanwhile, outside, MTF-Xin Chen-8 began their assault.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Go!"

BANG! The cosmetics display case was smashed open as MTF operatives stormed into the nest.

But Luoshu failed to escape through the spatial tunnel.

It wouldn't open.

SCP-CN-722-5 explained helplessly, "It's no use—they can lock down space!"

Luoshu: "..."

Sis, you couldn't have mentioned this earlier?!

MTF-Xin Chen-8 was specifically trained to counter SCP-CN-722-5—of course they had measures against her abilities.

Outside the nest, near the cosmetics counter, an operative marked with the "Felines" insignia stood with his arms outstretched, as if performing a Kamehameha wave.

A translucent bubble enveloped the entire nest, sealing off spatial distortions and preventing Luoshu from tunneling out.

Despite being trapped, Luoshu couldn't help but covet this ability.

This was the perfect counter to SCP-343, "God"!

A "Felines" commander in full uniform stepped forward, glaring at SCP-CN-722-5.

"Why did you kidnap Aeolus from Achilles' Heel? This violates the agreement!"

Luoshu quickly whispered into SCP-CN-722-5's ear: "Tell him you like Aeolus, so you brought him home."

Blushing, SCP-CN-722-5 repeated the words verbatim.

The commander eyed her skeptically before turning to Aeolus, who was still kneeling.

"Is that true? Did she force you?"

Once a man surrendered his dignity, there was no point holding back.

Aeolus shook his head frantically. "No, no! I... uh, like her too. Can't you see I'm kneeling in a romantic proposal?"

The commander's expression twisted in suspicion, but he couldn't pinpoint what was off.

Seizing the opportunity, Luoshu began edging toward the exit.

Nobody stopped him.

Despite being a wanted fugitive, the MTF operatives ignored him completely.

Why?

Simple—the moment the "Felines" breached the door, Luoshu had activated Aeolus' Counter-Distortion ability.

From that instant, he became invisible to perception.

He was physically present, yet everyone's gaze slid right past him.

This was why he had risked returning to the capital.

Counter-Distortion and Unobservable antimemetics shared similarities, but the former was slightly weaker.

By the time Luoshu had slipped away, the commander suddenly jolted.

"Wait! There should've been a third person here!"

A subordinate frowned. "Sir, bio-radar only showed two lifeforms. Who else?"

"Are you stupid? SCP-CN-722-5 isn't human—it has no body heat! The radar wouldn't detect it!"

SCP-CN-722-5's face darkened with hatred.

You're the one who's not human! Your whole family isn't human!

But as an "Anomalous Friend," she had to protect Luoshu. Feigning ignorance, she asked, "Huh? Someone else was here? I didn't see anyone."

Aeolus nodded along. "Yeah, I didn't see anyone either."

With both insisting, the commander had no choice but to drop it.

"Must've been a radar glitch... Aeolus, you're a reality bender, right? Probably interference from your distortions."

Aeolus nodded eagerly.

The "Anomalous Sovereign" milestone was another memetic effect—it compelled anomalies to protect Luoshu's interests instinctively.

Grudgingly, the commander warned SCP-CN-722-5: "Don't pull this stunt again! If you want to see Aeolus—or anyone—file a formal request!"

To him, SCP-CN-722-5 wasn't a person, just a pawn of "God," undeserving of human rights.

The thought filled SCP-CN-722-5 with bitterness, but she was powerless.

"Friend... save me. I don't want this life," she pleaded silently.

Meanwhile, Luoshu had already left the supermarket, returning to the nearby alley.

Originally, he planned to head back to Tianjin immediately after securing Aeolus, preparing for tomorrow's infiltration of Site-CN-06.

But now, he'd changed his mind.

He had to obtain that spatial lockdown ability.

It would be an essential trump card against "God" in the future.

The MTF operative with spatial lockdown was designated Xin Chen-8-C-011—Luoshu had memorized his ID.

Once midnight passed and his Unobservable charges refreshed, he'd pay this guy a personal visit.