1408 In Modern Day 6 (2/2)

I got it for five yuan.

Could it really be that cult?

What do they want from me after giving me superpowers?

”I understand. I'll make a report.” I try hard not to show my fear as I reply to the green-eyed police officer.

After sending them off, I return to the cramped guest room and sit down on the bed. I face the computer desk as I contemplate over what happened today.

It doesn't make much sense.

If that vending machine really was created by that cult, there's no need for them to hide. If they give every believer a bottle like the Assassin beverage, then they can rule the world!

Perhaps, there are restrictions?

But an organization that can obtain superpowers is definitely not simple. It's not something the likes of ordinary cults can achieve.

But what's the point of giving me superpowers?

To get a fighter?

It's not like I'd go. If they dare to look for me, I-I'll dare to call the police!

Money?

I'm just from an ordinary family in a small city. Although my family has a place to stay, in order to provide for my other two siblings, my parents haven't managed to save up much money. It wasn't until Benson and I started working that our family situation improved slightly…

After some thought, I pick up my phone and tap open WeChat. I find my brother, Benson Zhou, who works as a civil servant.

”B, did you offend anyone recently?” I send a message.

B is the nickname I gave Benson. It stems from the ”B” in his name since he's balding.

”Who can I offend?” Very quickly, Benson replies. ”I'm just a puny civil servant. I work cautiously every day, and I'm not a politician. I don't even serve the public at a window. Who can I offend?”

Before I can respond, he sends another message:

”What's wrong? What happened?”

”I encountered something that I suspect to be fraud, but I don't have anything worth being scammed of,” I reason.

Benson replies one line at a time:

”No matter how poor a person is, there's still value in scamming them.

”Who doesn't have any friends or family? If you don't have money, can't you borrow it? Borrow from the people around you or on the Internet. Get all kinds of micro-loans, and that adds up to a huge sum.

”Besides, you still have your body. Can't you sell your kidney, cornea, and blood?

”Besides, there are many female clubs nowadays. Who knows which customer would like your type…”

”WTF, stop scaring me.” After sending this text, I quickly add, ”Thankfully I didn't take the hit.”

I don't want Benson to worry about my drinking of the Assassin beverage.

I have to be careful. I need to immediately make a report to the police for any abnormalities around me.

After chatting for a while, Benson reminds me:

”Anyway, don't be greedy. Also, Sa Sa will be here before school starts. Remember to pick her up.”

”Got it.” I send him a popular emoji.

It's a monocle-wearing emoji: ????

After ending the conversation, I lose the urge to continue attempting the leap of faith. I sit by the bed, feeling a little frightened and worried.

After a while, I subconsciously pick up my phone and look at WeChat and QQ.

Among them, one of the QQ group chats has plenty of messages.

It was a group that I built because we play horror and mystery games. It's called the Tarot Club, and it's filled with other netizens.

I take a quick scan at it and see someone named The Star send a message:

”Everyone, be careful. A mysterious cult has appeared.”