Die, Replay, Repeat

Chapter 149

Ace of Spades and King of Spades felt a heavy pressure when they looked at the serious and confident Fang Xiu.

They remembered that Fang Xiu had once gotten out of Green Mountain Mental Hospital alive. Now thinking about it, they realized it might not have been just good luck. Fang Xiu might have prepared something in the mental hospital.

So everything made sense; why Fang Xiu could solve the S-Class Nightmare when he was only first-tier, and why he could predict the future frequently without using up his power too much. It turned out he was pretending to be weaker than he really was.

Ace and King of Spades felt that Zhou Qingfeng must have given Fang Xiu a very important task, so he was hiding in the Investigation Bureau. Fang Xiu's recent outstanding performance, even going to the headquarters for training, might be because he was going to go undercover there.

Thinking back on Fang Xiu's performances, they found more and more clues.

Ace of Spades was sweating. He knew Zhou Qingfeng's plan for Yang Ming, but he still interfered while the man was away.

King of Spades was much smarter. He believed Fang Xiu but still had a little doubt in his heart.

However, before he could question it, Fang Xiu coldly said, "The item in room 520 of building C in Green Mountain Mental Hospital was left for Yang Ming. You two ants dare to covet it. Are you sick of living?"

King of Spades was shocked, _'He even knows the item is in room 520 of building C? And that Ace of Spades wanted to take it? How is this possible? Is he sent by the president to watch us? He must be a high-level member of the organization, close to the president!'_

He broke out in a cold sweat. "It seems that when the president is away, people start having thoughts they shouldn't. Remember, only what the president gives you is yours. Nobody can take what the president doesn't give!

"Without the president, where would you be? A bunch of ungrateful creatures! From now on, you two are not worthy to be by the president's side. You are expelled from the organization. Now take your own lives, and you'll be forgiven."

Upon hearing this, Ace and King of Spades' faces drastically changed.

Ace of Spades, who was not very smart, looked as if his world had collapsed. He was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. "Sir! No! I was wrong! I am so sorry. I didn't disobey the president's orders, I just wanted to test Yang Ming."

King of Spades also quickly explained, "Sir, it's not my fault. It was all Ace of Spades' doing."

"Rubbish!" Fang Xiu's tone became even colder. "You still dare to argue now? You two are worthless! Now kneel!"

With no hesitation, Ace of Spades immediately knelt on the ground.

King of Spades glanced at Ace of Spades. He hesitated for a moment, then also knelt. "Sir, please, give me another chance. I promise to prove my loyalty to you and the president, to show I'm not useless."

"Sir, we've worked hard for many years. Please spare us."

Fang Xiu watched them coldly. He felt it was enough and shouldn't push further.

Ace of Spades was not very bright and a loyal follower of the president. He might actually take his own life. However, King of Spades was suspicious and smarter. He wouldn't be as loyal. Forcing him could lead to resistance and expose Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu didn't want to end this weakly. If he let them off too easily, even if King of Spades didn't suspect now, he would later.

The Pokers were willing to sacrifice millions in Greenvine City to feed Nightmare. They were clearly ruthlessZhou Qingfeng even studied man-made Specters in Green Mountain Mental Hospital.

To pretend to be one of them, Fang Xiu had to take some cruel punitive action. But with his current strength, he couldn't punish them himself without exposing his identity, as he was too weak.

So, Fang Xiu coldly said, "You don't get chances to live from others, but by proving yourself. Show me you're not useless and have a reason to live, and you can."

They grasped at this like a lifeline, saying, "Sir, I'm useful! I'm useful!"

"Sir, how can we prove it?" King of Spades had a flicker of doubt. He was almost entirely convinced of Fang Xiu's identity, except for his strength, which didn't seem to match that of a strong person.

Fang Xiu's next words made King of Spades think he might test their strength, like surviving three of his attacks.

Fang Xiu did plan to act, but not personally. It wouldn't be a good look for a big shot to step in directly.

"It's simple. If you can kill my pet, you live. But if you can't even beat a pet, then you deserve to die. The president doesn't need useless men."

_'Pet?'_

They were confused, looking around the empty street for any sign of a pet.

Fang Xiu shook his head disdainfully. "You can't even see it? Calling you useless is an insult to the word itself."

Then, he casually shifted his gaze to the side. As Ace and King of Spades were confused, he locked eyes with a tall, red cyclops.

"Come out."

As soon as he spoke, something shocking happened. Right on the empty street, a giant with blood-red muscles and a single eye appeared out of nowhere.

A terrifying and ominous feeling shot through Ace and King of Spades.

"Is this his pet? He actually summoned a Specter from the Other Side right here!"

The two were overwhelmed with shock. Fang Xiu summoning a Specter from the Other Side to this world meant he had the power to break the boundaries of worlds, a level of strength they couldn't even imagine.

At this point, King of Spades had no doubts left. Such a terrifying ability could only belong to a top figure in the organization, maybe even the president's right-hand man.

"Kill them," Fang Xiu said calmly.

The giant roared in agreement. Fang Xiu then turned and walked away casually, like a movie hero walking away from an explosion without looking back.

He seemed indifferent, not caring about his 'pet' or the fate of Ace and King of Spades, as if it were a trivial matter. Whether they survived or not didn't matter to him.

But only Fang Xiu knew his real situation. This 'pet' was not easy to deal with; it could even turn on its 'master.' Fang Xiu had to leave quickly to avoid being caught in the fight and exposing his identity."