Chapter 103 The Night of the Halloween Chapter
Chapter 103 The Night of the Halloween Chapter
“Very good, let’s split up and proceed.” Zongfang decided not to rearrange the teams and to proceed with the existing groups.
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, then dispersed and joined the joyful wave of Halloween.
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In front of a house with its doors and windows tightly shut but adorned with pumpkin lanterns, a group of "little devils" gathered. Each of them was dressed as a little devil, and they knocked very politely on the door while shouting in sweet, childish voices, "Trick or treat!"
The door opened, and an adult happily put down a basket of candy.
The children weren't greedy; each grabbed a handful of candy, put it in their pockets, thanked the children, and turned to leave.
Lin Yeming and the others watched from afar, smiles on their faces.
A great atmosphere.
Just then, a little girl walked by, tilted her head and looked at the two of them. She walked up to Lin Yeming and tugged at his pants.
Lin Yeming was puzzled. He squatted down and asked, "What's wrong? Are you lost?"
The little girl pulled a handful of candy out of her pocket, then realized she had too much. She said with a touch of regret, "Brother, here's some candy for you."
Lin Yeming felt a warmth in his heart. He gently patted the little girl's head and said, "Thank you, little cutie, but you can keep it for yourself." The little girl stubbornly pushed the candy forward, "Brother, you eat it. Mom said sharing makes us happier."
Looking at the little girl's innocent face, Lin Yeming had no choice but to take three candies. "Then I'll take these three. You can share the rest with your friends, okay?"
After saying that, he took out a Naga doll and gave it to the little girl.
The little girl smiled happily, her eyes curving into crescents. "I like it very much, thank you, brother, goodbye, brother." Then she skipped away.
Lin Yeming stood up and gave the candy to Lucia and Zara.
The two took the candy, tore open the packaging, and popped it into their mouths to savor the sweetness.
Lucia remarked, "This little girl is so cute and sensible."
Lin Yeming responded with a smile: "Yes, the world of children is so simple and beautiful. This one candy makes this Halloween even more special."
They continued strolling through the streets, looking at the various outfits around them, and were occasionally amused by some of the most creative looks.
The distant sounds of laughter and the twinkling lights blended together with the festive atmosphere, creating a dreamlike scene.
"These children's dreams are probably very pure, aren't they?"
Lucia suddenly asked.
Lin Yeming said calmly, "They don't think long-term; as long as they're happy, that's enough for them."
"This is where children's dreams are at their purest."
Zara nodded slightly and said thoughtfully, "In the process of growing up, we seem to have gradually lost this purity, and were tied down by too many responsibilities, goals and worries."
Lin Yeming looked up at the night sky, where countless stars twinkled like pumpkin lanterns on the ground. "Perhaps we can never go back to being as carefree as they were, but occasionally feeling that innocence in such a festive atmosphere is a kind of comfort."
They walked along the street, passing a makeshift stage where a magic show was being performed. The magician's ribbons changed colors brilliantly under the lights, drawing gasps of amazement from the surrounding audience.
Lin Yeming and his group were also drawn in and stopped to watch for a while. After the performance, enthusiastic applause erupted from the crowd.
At this moment, Lin Yeming's gaze was drawn to a small cart on the street. It was occupied by a woman dressed as a witch, surrounded by a group of children.
He kept handing out lollipops to the children.
He stopped and walked towards the man.
Lucia and her brother exchanged a glance and followed, puzzled.
Lin Yeming probably wants a lollipop too.
Can I have a lollipop?
Lin Yeming held up one finger and asked.
The witch refused outright, stating that she would only give it to children, not adults.
The three of them took a few steps back and stood still.
Zara: "What's wrong? Aren't we going to continue patrolling?"
Lin Yeming stared at the priestess, waiting for the time to come: "Wait a bit, until all the children have left."
Zara asked helplessly, "Do you really want to eat that candy?"
Lin Yeming shook his head, remained silent, and kept his gaze unchanged.
Lucia seemed to understand something and asked in a low voice, "Do you think there's something wrong with this witch?"
Lin Yeming nodded slightly: "Her behavior is somewhat deliberate; she keeps trying to attract the child's attention. I want to see what her true intentions are."
"You guys go in other directions. I'll signal you if anything happens."
"The captain said... don't act alone."
"I understand, let's go, Zara."
Lucia gave Lin Yeming a deep look, then pulled Zara away.
She completely trusted Lin Yeming's judgment, and she was also confident that she could arrive in time.
Lin Yeming was now certain that there was something wrong with this guy; the witch didn't even have a shadow under the light.
He's letting Lucia and the others leave now so he can infiltrate deep into enemy territory.
If his memory serves him correctly, this witch kidnapped many children.
We must go deep into the enemy camp to investigate.
Soon, the children dispersed, happily holding their lollipops.
When the witch saw that there were no more children around, the kind smile on her face vanished instantly. She began to pack up the stroller, preparing to leave.
Lin Yeming quickly stepped forward and blocked her path: "Madam, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
The witch's eyes flickered: "I've been busy all night and I'm going home. Don't block my way."
She pushed the cart and ran far away in just a few steps.
Seeing this, Lin Yeming no longer concealed his abilities.
They chased after their target and caught up with it in just a few seconds.
Lin Yeming smiled and said, "Madam, you walk with such ease, you're in great shape!"
Witch: "Hehehe, I'm eating and drinking well, so it's normal for this to happen, right?"
Lin Yeming sped up and blocked her way, saying, "Heh, I can tell at a glance that you're not human. Tell me, what's your purpose in coming to Earth?"
The witch stopped, chuckled a few times, and sped away.
Lin Yeming followed closely behind her. They ran to a campsite, and the witch disappeared.
Lin Yeming used the alarm system on his communicator to send a message to the others; he was chasing after them.
Lucia should understand what happened next.
Even if Lucia doesn't understand, he can still solve it.
He appeared in the room as soon as he stepped in, and at the same time, a mission message appeared on his panel.
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