Chapter 37 Useless Brain, Think Faster!
Arther died
Inissected by the male lead, Nell. The viral mission failed. Time rewinds by in minutes Reloading saw.
Neil twirled the bloodstained scalpel between his fingers. “This time do you still have any value lett, Aether?
Aechec’s mind spun, trying grasping for something. But the moment her gaze fell on the scalpel that was stick with her blood, her thoughts shattered like glen
Tenor seized her, tears welled up, and blamed her vision.
“Useless brain, think!” Arther subbed, her nice shaking. “Think, danniel 1 want my mom!”
But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t think of anything. She had nothing left to offer Mell except what she had almachy given before.
No candy in her pockets, and no way to reveal her time identity as a ghl—she was out of options.
Nell watched her coldly, stepping closer, slow and deliberate.
Aether knew what was coming. She clenched her eyes shut. “Go ahead, just do it. Fcantileil”
Nell didn’t hesitate. The scalpel plunged into her abdomen once more.
Asharp cough tore from her throat, and blood spilled past her lips.
The pain was unbearable. Her vision blurred, and then everything faded.
Andher died.
Dissected by the male lead, Neil. The survival mission failed. Tie rewinds by 30 minutes. Reloading save.
When Arther opened her eyes again, she was back on the mad to the dormitory.
She didn’t dare go back
As she sat on a bench outside, sweat began beading on her forehead.
She finally had a montent to think
Neil had said that she wasn’t even worth a single strand of Gloda’s bait. That meant the key wasn’t her, was Gloria.
Her only chance was to start with Gloria, but she couldn’t just sell Gloria out to save her life. She wouldn’t do that,
Time ticked by, and Neil walted, but the person he was expecting to see never showed up.
Eventually, he stepped out of the dorm and scanned his surroundings until his gaze landed on a familiar foure.
A smirk tugged at his lips, and he felt the land of excitement one would feel upon spotting a test subject.
His footsteps grew closer until he stopped right in front of Aether
“Aether, “he mumured, twiding the scalpel between his fingers. “Where do you want me to start? Your stomach? Or your heart?”
Aether looked up, at forhead damp with sweat.
Nell’s smirk was wicked, and his eyes gleamed with cruel amusement.
As he stepped closer, she already knew where the scalpel would strike. Without thinking, she blurted out, “I’ve been racking my brain for your base with Gloria
Neil halted, and the scalpel roze just half an inch from her heart. “My future with Gloria?” he echoed
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“Isn’t it more important to make her fall for you, than just having her body? Actor carefully said.
Neil frowned, clearly unconvinced. “As long as she’s by my side and does what couples do, does it matter if she likes?”
“only likes you, slar‘ I just want to sleep with you,” Aether quickly said, making things up as she went,
“Wouldn’t you rather be the only one server accept? If you muly like her, wouldn’t you want to be the only person in her heart? “Interesting,” Slowly, Nell withdrew the scalpel. “Alright, I’mlistening. How do you plan to make me the only one she accepts?“; When Aether saw the scalpel disappear, she let out a quiet breath of relief.
Now, she could tally think clearly
“First,” she began, like a girl sharing secrets to guys about what other glas libard, “you live to start with the little things daily life. You have to make her feel
Nell waste’t the most patient person, and has tritation was already careping into his tone. “Like what?”
Nell, you’re always busy with your experiments. You probably don’t even have time to take care of yourself. That must be exhausting, huh?” A
she reached out, her hand brushing lightly against the stubble on his jaw. “Your beard’s growing out. Let me shave it for
For a moment, Neil’s heart skipped a beat.
Did eiber not realize what kind of experiments e
she was conducting?
And yet..she will said lie must be exhausted.
Come to think of it, heluad been working nonstop, struggling to develop ruces for AIDS and cancer. It was frustrating
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time aitynee had ever cared whether he was tired or not.
Upon hearing the system notification, Artberknew that she had made the tight move.
“Tid that move you, Nell?” she asked.
*The you think showing a little concem will make me spare you?” Nell cached. “Aether, you’r not even with a single stand af Curia’s
Before he could finish, and before the scalpel could strike, Aellier blasted out, “I won’t caring about you! I was showing you here demonstration, a demonstration Don’t overreact!”
Nell fell silent.
So, she hadn’t meant it.
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After a moment, he sheathed his scalpel. “Keep talking.”
“Let’s go to the bathroom. Arther suggested. “Pli explain while sharing, your beanl
She needed time. Even if it was just a little, stalling was better than nothing
And it worse came to worst, if Neil pot mad and tried to kill her mid–shave, well… at least she’d have a muzor in her find for self–defrine
Nell agreed and led Arther to his mom, then in the bathin
He sat on a low stool while Arthes stood beside him, dampening his face with a clothibeture carefully applying shaving cream. Then, with slow, deliberate ston she began shaving his stubble.
*If it hurts, let me low. I’ll be more gentle,” she mammuted.
As she worked, her mind raced for her next ove
But Neil was already growing impatient. “And the next step? Don’t tell me you’re jest stalling for me. Waiting for Zachary can you? pesset
” of course not!”
Nell smirked. “Doesn’t matter either way. Even if Zachary does show up, can still dissect you right in front of dan. Your safety net means nothing to me. He’s my equal We don’t answer to each other.”
Alright, she might have just found another angle to work with. “The second step is security.”
Neil’s gaze sharpened. “I’m listening.”
“The amusement park is open at night too. Want to go together?” Aetheraskeil.
“Do you think I have that much free time?”
“Putting in a linie extra effort for the one you love so she only has eyes for you in the future, wouldn’t but, would it?“
Nell considered it for a moment before timally giving In.
And so, after finishing his shake, Aether took him to the amusement park.
For Gloria’s sake, Nell even rode the drop tower with heller despitelils fear of wights
As the safety lamess locked into place, and the ride prepared to launch, he issued a low, threatenie warning. “This had better work, otherwise, the next time you nd up in my hands, I’ll be dissecting your brain”
‘I’ll work,” Aether stammered, suddenly unsure herself.
The ride shot upward, and Neil squeezed his eyes shut.
Ariber wasn’t scared, so she focused on guiding Neil instvad Shett ed to him and began explaining, “Most gitis usually get net
Before she could finish, a noticed Nell had his eyes lightly shan, and his whole body was tireuliding
Without hesitation, Aether grabbed his hand,
The warmth of her palm made Nell open his eyes, and initation flickered across his face. “The second step is holding hands on the tide he flatly asked. Aetlerdidn’t
answer lin directly, lastead, she murmurd, “Don’t be scared. I’ll hold on to you.”
Those words uiggered something deep within Nell. He thought of his parents, the ones who had abandoned him anduracy let him
Back then, he had been just a child, kidnapped and held for ransom. As he’d dangled from a rooftop, be had watched his parents hand over the money, only for the kidnappers to cruelly cut the superary
body had plummeted.
The rush of air, the rushing force of gravity he had felt death commlung for him. He had been entitled.
But his mother had anticipated the betrayal. A helicopter had been waiting. las he tell, she had caught hishaid, “Don’t be afraid, Nell. I’ve got you.”
And yet later, those same parents had dissected him
“The one who promises to hold on to me always ends up catting me open instead.” Neil’s lips nailed into a hollow smile. “You’re just like them, aren’t you?”
