I looked into Shuangtong's eyes.

In that instant, I thought of Medusa's eyes, those terrifying pupils that could petrify people into sculptures.

I wanted to escape, but my feet couldn't move.

My head became increasingly muddled, and my body felt as if my soul had been extracted, causing unbearable pain.

My thoughts were hazy, my vision gradually blurred, and I heard hallucinations in my ears...

What has happened to me?

I don't remember when I returned to the ward.

A new nurse took over my care.

She warned me, "Patient No. 14, according to the records, you have already violated the rules twice. If you violate them again, you will be classified as a dangerous patient and receive punishment."

I stared at her blankly.

I can't remember what I did.

The insane asylum is my home.

I must obey the doctor's arrangements.

I must listen to the nurse.

How could I possibly break the rules?

I was manipulated by my stepmother since I was young, beaten and scolded, nearly killed by her several times.

Only it would empathize with me.

It would protect me.

It's willing to give me strength and courage to survive.

I must submit to it.

I take the red solution every day on time.

I observe my blood, the color getting lighter and eventually almost transparent.

After a week, my blood starts to turn green, darker and darker.

I'm very happy.

I remember Patient No. 13 told me before leaving, "It will guard us, bless us, and help us. As long as we sincerely believe in it, we will receive its protection."

I have achieved it!