Chapter 61: Puppet Sean Chandler, the Counterattack

Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Puppet Sean Chandler, the Counterattack

The moment she saw Sean Chandler, Seraphina Sullivan began plotting how to eliminate both him and the treacherous Corinne Joyce behind him.

’Just take out Sean Chandler? But what about the real mastermind, Corinne Joyce?’

Seraphina considered how to kill two birds with one stone.

Soon, she thought of an item.

Mutated Spirit Spider Silk.

It was a special item obtained by killing the Spider Queen, capable of turning a person into her puppet.

A complete revenge plan quickly took shape in her mind.

’Just killing Sean Chandler would be too easy. I should control him and make him go after Corinne Joyce. That would be the perfect revenge for Corinne’s vile scheme, ensuring she gets the punishment she deserves.’

Give her a taste of her own medicine.

Seraphina thought about using the very person Corinne sent after her to take Corinne down.

’Didn’t she send Sean Chandler to get rid of me?’

’Then I’ll control him and send him to get rid of you. It’s only polite to return the favor!’

She took the Mutated Spirit Spider Silk, which glowed with an eerie red light, from her Space. The thread, as fine as a hair, writhed in her palm as if it were alive.

With that thought, Seraphina began to approach Sean Chandler.

The area was noisy with chatter. The bizarre death in Building Two had attracted a crowd of curious residents.

Seraphina deliberately avoided the security cameras, using the crowd as cover to move slowly closer.

Fearing she would be noticed, Seraphina didn’t reveal her Sweet Fragrance Ability at all. She was worried not only about Sean Chandler detecting it, but also about the crowd of onlookers.

After all, while Sweet Fragrance was very effective, it had one drawback: it produced a pink mist when used.

There were always idle people looking around.

Seraphina brushed past Sean Chandler.

With a flick of her finger, the nearly invisible Mutated Spirit Spider Silk shot out like a living thing and instantly burrowed into the back of Sean Chandler’s neck.

"Ugh!" Sean Chandler felt a sudden chill on his neck. He instinctively reached up to touch it but found nothing.

He looked around in confusion, not noticing anything out of the ordinary.

But imperceptibly, a flash of red light flickered in Sean Chandler’s pupils.

The moment the silk entered his body, Seraphina felt a strange Spirit Link being established.

The Mutated Spirit Spider Silk had successfully taken Control of Sean Chandler.

And he had truly become Seraphina Sullivan’s puppet.

Seraphina could feel Sean Chandler’s thoughts.

’This Mutated Spirit Spider Silk is so powerful! It’s a shame it’s a one-time use item that can only control one person. Otherwise, I could create an entire puppet army.’

The thought flashed through Seraphina’s mind, but she quickly shook her head.

With Sean Chandler as her puppet, Seraphina also learned why he had agreed to help Corinne Joyce go after her.

It turned out he owed Corinne his life.

’But stealing a man to use against another woman... why does this move seem so familiar?’

’Heh, it’s Corinne Joyce’s usual trick. Whatever. I never thought I, Seraphina Sullivan, would learn this move too.’

Seraphina directly gave Sean Chandler his orders: "Whatever Corinne Joyce planned to do to me, you do it to her."

After receiving his command, Sean Chandler quickly left the residential complex.

After dealing with Sean Chandler, Seraphina glanced toward Building Two, Unit 2, and saw that the crowd of onlookers had mostly dispersed. Only a few staff members were still handling the scene.

Justin Brooks was still there, comforting the people around him.

She tugged at her collar and prepared to turn and head home.

After taking a few steps, Seraphina’s shoe suddenly landed in a puddle, and the cold rainwater instantly soaked her sock.

She looked down at the ever-deepening rainwater on the ground, her brow furrowing unconsciously.

"The rain is getting heavier. I hope it doesn’t cause a flood," Seraphina muttered to herself, looking up at the terribly gloomy sky.

The thought made her heart tighten.

CRACK—

A blinding flash of lightning split the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder that seemed to explode right overhead.

Seraphina immediately quickened her pace, practically running back home.

The moment she closed the door, another bolt of lightning struck, bathing the entire living room in a deathly white light.

She drew all the curtains and turned on the TV, switching to the news channel.

"...The meteorological bureau has issued a red rainstorm warning. The city is expected to experience continuous heavy precipitation for the next 72 hours..."

The news anchor’s voice echoed in the room, but Seraphina’s eyes were glued to the disaster report scrolling across the screen.

Their city had actually received a flood alert.

Three cities were already experiencing severe urban flooding, and some subway lines had been suspended... It was all happening too suddenly.

It was hard to believe.

After all, their region had pathetically low rainfall year-round.

But none of this was important to Seraphina.

Seraphina’s crisis was the new Disaster Game, just seven days away.

The instance for Level 2 Players would be far more dangerous than the last one.

She had to train herself within these seven days.

Just as Seraphina was trying to get some rest, the sound of an argument suddenly erupted outside her door in the hallway.

Seraphina looked through the peephole and saw...

Justin Brooks and Miss Webb were arguing.

"I’m your mother! All I want is for you to come back safely!" Miss Webb’s voice choked with sobs. "Your father passed away early. You’re the only family I have left..."

Justin Brooks froze, but then said firmly, "Mom, the army needs me, and the country needs me." He paused, his tone softening. "But don’t worry. I will absolutely ensure my own safety."

With that, he strode away without looking back, leaving Miss Webb standing alone in the hallway, her trembling hand still outstretched as if trying to grab onto something.

Seeing the worry and helplessness in the mother’s eyes, Seraphina felt a sudden pang in her heart.

It reminded Seraphina of her own unhappy family.

’It would be so nice if my mother were like that.’ Thinking this, Seraphina suddenly let out a cold laugh.

’How strange. Why am I even thinking about that woman!’

「Meanwhile, with Corinne Joyce.」

"Heh heh, Seraphina Sullivan, let’s see you show off this time. The Disaster Game is a life-changing event. It’s a good thing I got my Player qualification ahead of time."

Corinne Joyce was lounging lazily on a leather sofa, her fingertips tapping gently against a wine glass.

She glanced at her phone from time to time, waiting for "good news" from Sean Chandler.

"Heh heh, Seraphina Sullivan..." Her red lips curled into a cold sneer. "Let’s see you act so smug this time."

Corinne Joyce got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city lights.

She recalled the time she had snatched Harold Quinn away from Seraphina.

Harold Quinn was also Seraphina’s ex-boyfriend.

The blow she had thought would shatter Seraphina had only earned her a disdainful smile and a single sentence...

"Thanks for taking out the trash for me."

Even now, Seraphina’s words still stung her pride.

"But this time, you won’t be appearing before me ever again."

In the Disaster Game, some people held onto their principles and struggled to survive.

But others, like Corinne Joyce, lost themselves and became even more dark and evil.

Using Substitute Puppets, she turned one after another of the Native People or Players who accepted her help into her Substitute Puppets.

They would block all sorts of dangerous and fatal attacks for her.