RPAGF Chapter 135 Outbreak
Chapter 135 Outbreak
The eerie firelight floated by, and the interlaced shadows swayed slightly.
The table trembled slightly at Tu Hao's movement. This man, who was usually so strong, was now like a wild beast whose life was being held in check, cornered by a delicate hunter with nowhere to run.
"It seems I was right."
However, on a whim, she used a spell to torment him, and Tu Hao's sense of security was shattered.
Indeed, what gives Tu Hao the most confidence as a mercenary is his martial arts skills and the experience he has.
He disliked being restrained, was independent and self-reliant, and had a proud and stubborn nature.
But now, all of that has been shattered by her curse.
The forced constraints robbed him of his freedom, forcing him to obey others' orders.
The excruciating pain of seeing the curse burn was unbearable for anyone. He was in so much pain that he struggled on the ground in a pathetic state, which marked the beginning of the shattering of his self-esteem.
He was a renowned mercenary, always sought after with huge sums of money, but now he was being humiliated by a woman younger than himself, who grabbed his hair and pushed him into the water.
The things we can do are all limited to what she allows. Before doing anything, we have to think about whether our actions will anger her. We are restricted in every way.
The collar he was forced to wear was a blatant trampling of his dignity.
The apocalypse is tough, but Tu Hao is no weakling. He can live well even without Miao Yin. Why should he break his pride just for a bite to eat and a place to live?
He felt terrible every day he spent with Miao Yin.
Humans are ultimately emotional beings. Even if they know in their hearts that they will never submit to others, they may be able to endure such violent domestication for a day or two, but what if it takes five or ten years?
Habits become second nature. Just like that collar he used to absolutely refuse to wear, which he touched eight hundred times a day, he's gotten used to its presence now.
Will he really be able to stay true to himself then?
Tu dared not give an answer.
So he had to escape.
He was constantly searching for Miao Yin's weaknesses, waiting for the day he could kill her and regain his freedom.
But Miao Yin's actions today broke down another psychological barrier for him.
During their time together, Miao Yin's established rule was that the curse would only be used when he made a mistake. Tu Hao gradually grasped this rule and began to consciously avoid these meaningless punishments.
So most of the time, he was too lazy to say anything to Miao Yin about what she did.
Regardless, they were a small group struggling to survive together in the apocalypse. She wouldn't deliberately try to kill him, just like Miao Yin did to Yan Shuzhou.
But just now, Miao Yin inexplicably tricked him.
The excruciating pain during the onset of the curse rendered him unable to use his powers or fight back. He was like a lamb to the slaughter, helplessly awaiting his fate.
The feeling was so desperate that he felt suffocated just imagining it.
When he was attacked by the human-headed rats at the gas station, he fought until he was completely exhausted, instead of sitting and waiting to die.
Miao Yin's audacious actions made Tu Hao lose his last sense of security.
He has lost his freedom and dignity, and now even his last remaining means of self-preservation could disappear at any moment.
Tu Hao only ever trusted himself, but now he couldn't even trust himself anymore.
If Miao Yin wanted, Tu Hao could die in all sorts of bizarre and hilarious situations.
He was just like that hunter who rushed over to fawn over him, only to be shot dead—a toy in Miao Yin's hands that could be replaced at any time.
Tu was not afraid of death, but he was absolutely unwilling to die like a clown simply because he was no longer of any amusement.
This was terrifying for someone as proud as him.
His sense of security was completely shattered by Miao Yin, which is why he lost control so much, questioning her recklessly, dragging her in front of him, and not even thinking about how he would be punished.
Such angry behavior is actually normal; after all, anyone who gets tricked like this would be just as angry as him.
Even Tu Hao himself hadn't realized that he was feeling fear and anxiety.
But Miao Yin discovered it.
She was too sensitive, and she understood Tu Hao too well.
Despite it being such an ordinary act, she was able to immediately discern the unease hidden beneath Tu Hao's actions, and before he even realized it, she stabbed him twice.
'What? You always act so aloof and unyielding before me, but are you actually afraid of me?'
'Tu Hao, Tu Hao, you're nothing special after all.'
Tu Hao heard a mocking voice in her smiling face.
"Enough!" he couldn't help but shout.
The veins on his neck bulged, and his eyes were fierce, as if he would rush over and bite her neck off at any moment. His hands gripped the edge of the table, his fingertips turning white from the force.
He really wanted to tear her apart right now, but the punishment from his previous failed assassination attempts was still affecting him.
The burning pain had already left a bloody mark on his body, and even though these thoughts flashed through his mind, his body still instinctively stiffened.
But being unable to use your hands doesn't mean you can't open your mouth.
No matter what the outcome, just vent first. It's best to really anger her and make her furious!
Tu Hao scoffed coldly and tore away all of Miao Yin's pretense without hesitation!
"Leng Miaoyin, who do you think you are? What makes you think you can be high above and control everyone! Just because you put on a nice face every day, do you really think you're a savior?"
"You say that as long as you obey, you'll be happy, and then you use my life to satisfy your twisted, insane tastes. You're happy to see me being played like a dog, aren't you!"
"Those people you brought back were all pulled out of dire straits. Wasn't your purpose to control them? Do you really think you're some kind of good person? Ha! How laughable!"
"Yan Shuzhou, You Wenwen, Ji Yuanzhou, and Ling, what's the difference between them and that snake in your eyes? Do you really care about them? Do you see them as human beings?"
"You treat others like animals and yet you think you've given them a new life?"
"If it weren't for that damn curse, who the hell would respect you!"
"You started that fire at the Leng family's house, didn't you! You took so many assets and still managed to survive the apocalypse unscathed. Only those idiots would believe you're a victim!"
"You designed aquariums that drove people to their deaths, and now you inexplicably come to places like this, putting on airs and making a fool of everyone. You expected this situation, didn't you? You must be laughing your head off as you watch us run like clowns following your script!"
"You actually look down on everyone. You seem indifferent on the surface, but behind our backs you have us all under your control. You use us as puppets to amuse yourself!"
"What do you think you are? A god? A bodhisattva? Someone who can control life and death with a wave of their hand? Ha! You're nothing but a monster in human skin! A treacherous and cunning creature! No matter what you say, you can't hide it!"
"You think I'll believe you just because you're pretending to be innocent, and then let you play me for a fool? I've seen through your true colors for a long time! You think I'm scared? You think you can force me to submit? No way! Keep dreaming!"
The empty second floor echoed with Tu's furious and unwilling curses. When the echoes faded, the air was so quiet that even breathing could be heard clearly.
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