Apocalypse: the Most Ruthless Person

Zhang Su organized the people from the Automobile Park Branch to line up and stand properly. Even at this moment, he was still holding onto hope that he could find some clue among these people, but it was too difficult. Nearly a hundred people were swaying in front of him, and their faces wouldn’t have ”I am an undercover agent” written on them, making it impossible to make a move.

The crowd, upon hearing Zhang Su’s introduction, became even more curious about the woman who had a low presence but was actually formidable. At the same time, they held a skeptical attitude—can this psychological stuff be trusted? Won’t it lead to someone being wrongfully accused?

Despite their doubts, they stood in a row cooperatively, waiting for the other side’s inspection.

Ju Mumio didn’t make any excuses. She started from the head of the line, her hawk-like gaze sweeping over the faces of the people in front of her, paired with a few simple questions. The pressure on those she scrutinized was immense.

”Brother Su, is this really going to work?”

Beside him, Yang Xinqi asked Zhang Su quietly, doubting Ju Mumio’s ability.

”If you like someone, you should have confidence in that person, right?”

Zhang Su said softly with a teasing tone.

Yang Xinqi’s eyes widened, almost popping out, as he stammered, ”Su, Brother Su, this... how could you, I didn’t... ha ha... don’t joke like that.”

”I’m not joking at all. She told me after she figured it out. You know yourself whether you have thoughts about her or not!”

Zhang Su rolled his eyes. Aren’t you old enough to own up to your feelings?

Yang Xinqi’s expression was very awkward. He didn’t expect his feelings to be exposed so easily. His eyes flickered as he said, ”Actually, I... maybe...”

”Don’t argue. If there are feelings, there are feelings. It’s no big deal, but I advise you to be honest. She doesn’t like men at all, and you’ve seen her capabilities. Don’t end up getting hurt and complaining!”

Zhang Su decided to give Yang Xinqi a reminder, to avoid hitting a wall later.

”Oh? So she’s... got it, got it, ha ha.”

Yang Xinqi initially thought Ju Mumio was the woman Zhang Su was interested in, but now realized he was overthinking it, and he rubbed his forehead with an embarrassed smile.

This small talk didn’t affect Ju Mumio’s investigation. As the process went on, she had reached the middle of the line. Her condition had changed compared to before; her face began to turn pale, and sweat beaded on her forehead and nose, yet her gaze was even sharper.

It was evident that using her ability wasn’t as effortless as it seemed, and prolonged use put her under considerable pressure.

At this moment, she suddenly paused, not waiting for the person in front of her to answer questions, she turned her head to look at a young woman a few spots behind.

???

Several people in front of Ju Mumio saw her action and had question marks popping up in their minds. This reaction was obviously unusual, and when they followed her gaze to the woman, they were even more puzzled.

Ju Mumio ignored the crowd’s emotions, pointed at the young woman in the line, and turned to Zhang Su: ”You can ask about her situation.”

”No... no way!”

It wasn’t the young woman pointed out by Ju Mumio who spoke, but a man further back in the crowd, who quickly stepped forward, grabbing the girl’s arm in agitation. He shook his head fiercely at Ju Mumio: ”Xiaojing couldn’t possibly be the undercover; do you even know what you’re doing? Don’t make baseless accusations!”

”Xiaojing is quiet and shy, she’s even afraid to go to the restroom alone. It’s not likely, right?”

”Hey, you may know a person’s face but not their heart. Let’s not jump to conclusions too soon!”

”I agree, appearances can be deceiving. If identifying an undercover was so easy, would we have let them stay hidden for so long?”

Murmurs of discussion arose from the crowd.

Faced with Ju Mumio’s finger, Xiaojing turned pale and stammered, ”I, I...”

”Xiaojing and I have been together for two months. She is serious in her work and loyal to the Apocalypse Corps. How could she be an undercover agent? You’ve made a mistake, surely you have!”

The man was somewhat losing control of his emotions. Judging by his demeanor, if it weren’t for Ju Mumio’s known capabilities, he might have intended to physically confront her.

”Bai Xianglong, don’t act rashly!”

Yang Xinqi, along with Zhang Su and others, walked toward the center of the line.

As he got closer, Zhang Su examined Xiaojing, who Bai Xianglong was protecting. She was a very ordinary woman, with average looks and demeanor, appearing to be around thirty, but actually probably no more than twenty-four or twenty-five, soft and without any aggressiveness. Comparing her to Ju Mumio beside her, one was like a tiger, the other like a little kitten...

He didn’t sense anything unusual from Xiaojing, but then again, he couldn’t sense anything from anybody. So, he looked at Ju Mumio with an inquiring glance.

”She harbors a dark fear inside, wanting to evade, to hide.”

Ju Mumio said very calmly, not fearing Bai Xianglong’s fiery gaze.

”This, Brother Su, what do you think...”

Dark fear, evasion, hiding—these are very abstract terms. Yang Xinqi gave Zhang Su a somewhat helpless look.

”Old Yang, tell us about Xiaojing’s situation.”

The first fifty or so people had no issues, and now there was a problem with Xiaojing, so naturally, a detailed inquiry was necessary.

Yang Xinqi took a deep breath and looked at Xiaojing, whose eyes were slightly dimmed, and said, ”Her name is Qu Jing, and after we settled in the Automobile Park, she was among the first group of survivors to come to our camp. I remember that at that time...”

”Xiaojing came with us, Boss Yang, and Leader Zhang. Xiaojing definitely wouldn’t be an undercover. We found her in a small supermarket warehouse back then. Originally, we were headed to the Little Eagle Association, but later, heh heh... Director Liu kicked us out, and that’s how we ended up with the Apocalypse Corps.”