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1452 Chapter 1450 - 1448 Artificial Existence Core (18) 2026-10-14
1453 Chapter 1451 - 1449: Artificial Core of Existence (19) 2026-10-14
1454 Chapter 1452 - 1450 Artificial Existence Core (20) 2026-10-14
1455 Chapter 1453 - 1451: The Core of Artificial Existence (21) 2026-10-14
1456 Chapter 1454 - 1452 Artificial Core of Existence (22) 2026-10-14
1457 Chapter 1455 - 1453: Artificial Existence Core (23) 2026-10-14
1458 Chapter 1456 - 1454 Artificial Existence Core (24) 2026-10-14
1459 Chapter 1457 - 1455: Artificial Existence Core (25) 2026-10-14
1460 Chapter 1458 - 1456: The Core of Artificial Existence (26) 2026-10-14
1461 Chapter 1459 - 1457 Artificial Existence Core (27) 2026-10-14
1462 Chapter 1460 - 1458 Artificial Existence Core (28) 2026-10-14
1463 Chapter 1461 - 1459 Artificial Existence Core (29) 2026-10-14
1464 Chapter 1462 - 1460: The Core of Artificial Existence (30) 2026-10-14
1465 Chapter 1463 - 1461: Artificial Existence Core (31) 2026-10-14
1466 Chapter 1464 - 1462 Artificial Existence Core (32) 2026-10-14
1467 Chapter 1465 - 1463: The Core of Artificial Existence (33) 2026-10-14
1468 Chapter 1466 - 1464: The Core of Artificial Existence (34) 2026-10-14
1469 Chapter 1467 - 1465 Artificial Existence Core (35) 2026-10-14
1470 Chapter 1468 - 1466 Artificial Existence Core (36) 2026-10-14
1471 Chapter 1469 - 1467: Artificial Existence Core (37) 2026-10-14
1472 Chapter 1470 - 1468 Artificial Existence Core (End) 2026-10-14
1473 Chapter 1471 - 1469: I Am Not Myself 2026-10-14
1474 Chapter 1472 - 1470: Fear of Typhoid Fever 2026-10-14
1475 Chapter 1473 - 1471: Straying Further Off the Path 2026-10-14
1476 Chapter 1474 - 1472: Idol of Wrath 2026-10-14
1477 Chapter 1475 - 1473: The Recipe for a Comeback 2026-10-14
1478 Chapter 1476 - 1474: Deathwish 2026-10-14
1479 Chapter 1477 - 1475: Custom-Made 2026-10-14
1480 Chapter 1478 - 1476: Talent and Destiny 2026-10-14
1481 Chapter 1479 - 1477: Fate and Connections in the Mortal World 2026-10-14
1482 Chapter 1480 - 1478: The Beginning and the End Echo 2026-10-14
1483 Chapter 1481 - 1479: Sampling 2026-10-14
1484 Chapter 1482 - 1480: Sword Prison 2026-10-14
1485 Chapter 1483 - 1481: Return from the Scientific Expedition 2026-10-14
1486 Chapter 1484 - 1482: The Good Spell’s Predicament 2026-10-14
1487 Chapter 1485 - 1483: Miracle Creatures 2026-10-14
1488 Chapter 1486 - 1484: True Purity 2026-10-14
1489 Chapter 1487 - 1485: Reappearance and the Missing 2026-10-14
1490 Chapter 1488 - 1486: Ah Kai’s Opportunity 2026-10-14
1491 Chapter 1489 - 1487: Leisurely Breakfast 2026-10-14
1492 Chapter 1490 - 1488: Triple Reception Plan 2026-10-14
1493 Chapter 1491 - 1489: The Troubles of the Young Riet 2026-10-14
1494 Chapter 1492 - 1490: Selective Amnesia 2026-10-14
1495 Chapter 1493 - 1491: A Time for Growth 2026-10-14
1496 Chapter 1494 - 1492: Forced Assignment 2026-10-14
1497 Chapter 1495 - 1493: Temporary Spokesperson 2026-10-14
1498 Chapter 1496 - 1494: Offspring 2026-10-14
1499 Chapter 1497 - 1495: Human Plant (Part 1) 2026-10-14
1500 Chapter 1498 - 1496: Human Pillar (Part 2) 2026-10-14

Chapter 1449: Chapter 1447 Artificial Existence Core (17)

Earlier...

The turbocharged questioning appeared to be more effective than comforting words.

In the midst of intense psychological torment, having a sudden target made Claire stop retching in her distraction.

With heavy breaths, she closed her eyes, wiped the corner of her mouth, and dared not glance at the ”wall” again.

Meanwhile, her thoughts raced, subconsciously shifting her focus.

”I never had this awareness before, but upon careful thought, Lek’s fall did seem odd back then.”

As she concentrated, Claire’s expression shifted, as if she truly gained some insight.

”How so?”

The effect was so pronounced that Fu Qian, from his tone to his demeanor, flawlessly played along.

”At that time, Lek was still working at the hospital. During a gathering, we talked about some rare illnesses, and then he shared some bizarre cases followed by very peculiar remarks.”

In Claire’s speech, one could sense her internal horror.

”He said that those seemingly ugly things were actually flowers blooming in the flesh, possessing an incomprehensible beauty...”

”Sounds like a novel perspective indeed.”

Fu Qian nodded appropriately, cooperatively diligent.

”But you all didn’t feel anything strange, did you?”

Claire needed her own inspiration to recall this, indicating that while the conversation was peculiar, it didn’t render her understanding impossible.

”Yes, at that time, after a group of us were surprised, someone quickly speculated it was his professional insight, offering a different perspective, and he didn’t deny it, even continued sharing—”

Claire’s expression seemed somewhat lost.

”He said those things were not external to him but part of himself, and indeed an exciting part.”

”The more I listened, the more unsettling it became, and upon realizing others felt similarly, I stopped him from further scaring people...”

...

Part of oneself, indeed an interesting notion.

Fu Qian undoubtedly listened intently to Claire’s recollection, fully understanding her bewilderment.

Lek’s odd statements, from Claire’s current viewpoint, naturally hinted at revelations unperceived at the time.

Yet to Fu Qian, if this was the sole implication, his earlier comments seemed pretentious.

Compared to others, the extra insight he held regarded the special dream resistance Claire and Winona possessed.

In fact, not just those two anymore; earlier, Fu Qian casually tested several times along the way.

It proved that nearly all the Wesley Family’s servants were in the same state.

This typical scene of widespread pollution once again confirmed the foresight of previous strategic actions.

And the deeper meaning behind it now led Fu Qian to more associations.

Part of oneself...

If one took it literally, was Lek spreading pollution akin to melting everyone into one entity?

If this were true, his intuition regarding the oath might not have been baseless.

Typically, Oath Takers trade the essence of independent selfhood, becoming Divine Beings’ vassals, gaining Transcendent gifts.

In contrast, the pollution Lek brought seemed to yield only negatives, offering no benefits?

Judging from Lek’s demeanor, he clearly knew this.

The chaotic human structures, from his perspective, truly seemed to align with his statements, indeed the ’exciting’ part of oneself.

Because their original owners had been polluted by him as patients, assimilated into his ”body”.

If this hypothesis were correct, it would mean Los’s side had far more victims than meets the eye.

Of course, the reason and goal behind this pollution remain undetermined for now.

But the value of this trip exceeded expectations, not only completing the investigation but successfully urging Claire to provide vital information.

Now, it seems time to leave.

”Thank you, I’ll try to find them as soon as possible.”

In the next moment, Fu Qian nodded to the still dazed Claire.

”Our exchange, when people arrive later, needn’t be kept secret.”

”Ah... what people are coming?”

Awakening from her memories, Claire started nervously, instinctively refraining from commenting.

Mainly because it was hard to discern if the other’s words were sincere.

”The righteous ones, perhaps.”𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Casually responding, Fu Qian snapped his fingers, and the only light in the room, like a magic trick, went out.

In reality, it was struck off by a hair clip he tossed.

Ah—

The sudden engulfing Darkness, coupled with the earlier painted atmosphere, finally unleashed the decibels Claire had been forcefully suppressing.

”Stop!”

With a scream, a figure rushed in, stirring the murky air again.

Ka!

With a light switch flick, Darkness vanished and light returned.

Winona, dressed, stood there, fully alert and observing her surroundings; unfortunately, aside from the helpless Claire, no one was present.

...

”Don’t worry, they are gone.”

The silent standoff persisted for quite some time, until the victim’s screams ceased, and Winona finally adjusted, approaching her friend.

”Winona, I’m okay...”

The earlier high pitch seemed to have vented some of Claire’s negative emotions.

With light restored and reinforcements arrived, her mood considerably calmed as she quickly greeted her friend.

”That guy... he’s just the swindler I met today, I’m not sure how he did it, but suddenly he appeared before me...”

Speaking, Claire couldn’t help but look around.

”Just like he suddenly disappeared now...”

Honestly, I don’t know either.

Claire’s analysis left Winona momentarily disoriented.

Not only unsure how the figure achieved such ghostly stealth, but also uncertain if their dialogue was overheard.

”Maybe he already obtained what he wanted... Why did he have you bring him here?”

Just like Leland mentioned, some things are futile to dwell on, and the next moment, Winona shifted topics, voicing her curiosity.

”This... maybe because this room is Lek’s secret chamber—sorry, there were some things I didn’t tell you earlier.”

This question gave Claire a brief pause, but she quickly opted for candidness.

”Initially, I thought it wasn’t important, never expected that guy seemed to value it highly, and even the evidence proved there were indeed strange things inside.”

Even now, Claire intuitively only used her peripheral vision to glance at the ”wall”, briefly explaining what her husband might have done here.

And recounting the entire process of being invited to explore.

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