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Chapter 2517 - 2512: Tower Guard · Oct 14, 2026

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2501 Chapter 2499 - 2494: Fire Bat 2026-10-14
2502 Chapter 2500 - 2495: Moore’s Rapid Collapse 2026-10-14
2503 Chapter 2501 - 2496: Life and Death Mirror 2026-10-14
2504 Chapter 2502 - 2497: A Sea of Bull Heads 2026-10-14
2505 Chapter 2503 - 2498: Igniting the Storm 2026-10-14
2506 Chapter 2504 - 2499: Shadow of Death 2026-10-14
2507 Chapter 2505 - 2500: Pay-to-Win Player 2026-10-14
2508 Chapter 2506 - 2501: Dereliction of Duty 2026-10-14
2509 Chapter 2507 - 2502: True Face 2026-10-14
2510 Chapter 2508 - 2503: A Cuckoo in the Nest 2026-10-14
2511 Chapter 2509 - 2504: Accident Files 2026-10-14
2512 Chapter 2510 - 2505: Pride and Laurie 2026-10-14
2513 Chapter 2511 - 2506: Divine Oracle 2026-10-14
2514 Chapter 2512 - 2507: Enlightenment on the Spot 2026-10-14
2515 Chapter 2513 - 2508: Three Wings 2026-10-14
2516 Chapter 2514 - 2509: 22 Segmented Worm 2026-10-14
2517 Chapter 2515 - 2510: The Report with the Wrong Timestamp 2026-10-14
2518 Chapter 2516 - 2511: Land of the Living Dead Man 2026-10-14
2519 Chapter 2517 - 2512: Tower Guard 2026-10-14
2520 Chapter 2518 - 2513: Lighthouse 2026-10-14
2521 Chapter 2519 - 2514: Ignition Point 2026-10-14
2522 Chapter 2520 - 2515: The Doomsday Destroyer on the Lighthouse 2026-10-14
2523 Chapter 2521 - 2516: Late Arrival 2026-10-14
2524 Chapter 2522 - 2517: Seeking Truth at Dawn 2026-10-14
2525 Chapter 2523 - 2518: A Change of Perspective 2026-10-14
2526 Chapter 2524 - 2519: For Whom Does the Lighthouse Burn 2026-10-14
2527 Chapter 2525 - 2520: The Growing Club 2026-10-14
2528 Chapter 2526 - 2521: Suppression Techniques 2026-10-14
2529 Chapter 2527 - 2522: Each One’s Fate 2026-10-14
2530 Chapter 2528 - 2523: Killing Others Is No Better Than Killing Oneself 2026-10-14
2531 Chapter 2529 - 2524: Reenactment 2026-10-14
2532 Chapter 2530 - 2525: Shadows in the Inverted Lake 2026-10-14
2533 Chapter 2531 - 2526: Fulfilling One’s Duty 2026-10-14
2534 Chapter 2532 - 2527: Blood Face 2026-10-14
2535 Chapter 2533 - 2528: The Survival Instinct of a Superior Being 2026-10-14
2536 Chapter 2534 - 2529: Unforgivable Crime 2026-10-14
2537 Chapter 2535 - 2530: Judgment Chief 2026-10-14
2538 Chapter 2536 - 2531: Law Decree Reconciliation 2026-10-14
2539 Chapter 2537 - 2532: The Unyielding Breaks Easily 2026-10-14
2540 Chapter 2538 - 2533: A Thousand Fits in an Instant 2026-10-14
2541 Chapter 2539 - 2534: Classic Request 2026-10-14
2542 Chapter 2540 - 2535: Classroom Patrol 2026-10-14
2543 Chapter 2541 - 2536: Triple Loss 2026-10-14
2544 Chapter 2542 - 2537: Mental Computation 2026-10-14
2545 Chapter 2543 - 2538: Matrix 2026-10-14
2546 Chapter 2544 - 2539: A Shared Melody 2026-10-14
2547 Chapter 2545 - 2540: Academic Integrity 2026-10-14
2548 Chapter 2546 - 2541: Fallen Persona 2026-10-14
2549 Chapter 2547 - 2542: I Come from Moore 2026-10-14
2550 Chapter 2548 - 2543: The Invisible Lighthouse 2026-10-14

Chapter 2517: Chapter 2512: Tower Guard

The lighthouse has a tower guard, which makes sense.

Even at the Domain of the Dead, being stopped by a guard feels a bit too down-to-earth.

But at that moment, Fu Qian was not anxious; instead, he tried to understand while asking questions.

One must admit that there was quite a contrast between the voice and the appearance.

The voice was low but powerful, yet the face was similar to that of the earliest ”Wise Dead” elder.

As for the reason, it was easy to understand for a flesh expert—young with an old face; a tower guard’s job is typically exposed to the elements.

”Of course, I’m a local...”

At this point, the tower guard seemed to realize the visitor wasn’t friendly, so he finally stepped out from behind the creaking front desk.

”In any case, there’s no one here, and it’s not open to outsiders. If you’re looking for someone, come back after the storm clears; I don’t have time for such matters.”

In the next moment, he even blocked the way, showing a stance unwilling to negotiate.

”I can tell you indeed are busy working.”

Fu Qian’s gaze fell on the clattering keys, which were notably more polished compared to other surroundings, indicating frequent handling.

”But will the storm here ever stop?”

Instead of forcing through, he merely raised a doubt at that moment.

”Oh? You don’t seem so dumb.”

The tower guard’s expression finally changed, and he scrutinized Fu Qian again, offering what sounded like a high evaluation.

”Isn’t it better to keep dreaming? Being too awake might not be a good thing.”

But this stance lasted merely two seconds before his tone shifted again.

”But you seem to be in good spirits.”

Fu Qian, unfazed, effortlessly fibbed in response.

”What exactly are you intending to do? Just because you’ve woken up doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want.”

Ultimately, the tower guard couldn’t withstand the pressure and ended the encrypted exchange.

...

Is it really like this?

He seemed the complete opposite of the ”Wise Dead” elder.

Though the logic jumps were strong, Fu Qian, who had delved into the nature of this place’s existence, could fully understand the tower guard’s reaction.

For starters, neither the Minotaur nor Laurie matched the clarity of this person, who should also be considered among the ”Wise Dead.”

However, unlike the elder, he didn’t see himself as one of the deceased who fell into the Domain of the Dead; rather, he looked down on everything with the stance of a mainlander.

He regarded those confused souls as mere living corpses, their consciousness indulging in dreams akin to ”another Moore,” and deemed the current scene as real.

It was quite an easy thought process to understand, even had a certain déjà vu compared to recent studies on doomsday topics.

Yet here arises another question: why continue working here after ”waking up”?

”You seem to be acting with impunity? Were those keys obtained properly?”

Without hiding his doubts, Fu Qian directly gestured toward the guard’s waist.

”That’s my business... Now we’re talking about your business...”

Feeling agitated finally, the tower guard’s voice became deeper.

”Understand that at a certain level, work becomes a necessity.”

Fu Qian’s expression turned serious, straightening his appearance.

”Actually, I’m the same; I’m here to check the fire safety.”

...

You’re even dripping wet.

In such high-rise buildings, fire safety is paramount.

But Fu Qian’s own image made this statement sound rather outlandish.

Though he spoke the truth.

To Fu Qian, there was genuine anticipation of finding the cause behind the Domain of the Dead catching fire here.

”Interesting... but unfortunately, I still can’t let you in.”

The tower guard seemed to have realized that his counterpart came looking for trouble, his face turned completely cold.

”Understood, but making your work more meaningful—what if I insist on going in?”

Fu Qian admired such courage and did not hesitate to challenge this diligent worker.

”I certainly won’t use force against you, but you’ll need to try the keys yourself.”

This time, the tower guard’s reaction was rather intriguing; instead of quickly escalating to action, he offered a weak threat.

Clang!

It wasn’t just rhetoric; the next moment, he truly removed the keys from his waist and tossed them over.

”Are you sure this leads up to the rooftop?”

Catching them, Fu Qian weighed them, even counted the quantity, and curiously confirmed.

”Haha... definitely sure, many keys inside can open more than one lock.”

The tower guard’s answer was very confident, suggesting the process was not difficult—

”Sounds good.”

Not holding back, Fu Qian swiftly moved to the side to test this claim.

Of course, the elevator couldn’t be used, it was a safety route upward, although the locks clearly violated fire safety regulations.

Luckily, the style was fairly recognizable; Fu Qian quickly found the correct key to unlock.

However, he didn’t ascend immediately; instead, he casually closed the door again and continued trying other keys.

Click—

With a soft sound, the lock indeed opened again.

”Seems it’s true.”

With his hand on the door, Fu Qian still didn’t enter, but observed closely while exclaiming.

No need for careful scrutiny; at a glance, it was evident the staircase’s direction changed compared to when the door was opened last time.

...

Is this a duplex structure inside?

The disparity in the guard’s attitude and actions had long suggested things weren’t simple.

But this seemed a bit too complex; does each door change depending on the opening key?

If true, reaching the top might be challenging.

Perhaps he shouldn’t have entered here; maybe jumping from outside onto the rooftop would be preferable?

But that’s overly simplistic thinking; if what’s seen atop is different each time, how can one ensure it doesn’t hold what you seek?

”This job isn’t easy.”

Continuously observing Fu Qian’s actions, the tower guard was somewhat astonished by his efficient problem discovery but more filled with schadenfreude.

”I know it’s not easy, for example, you’re not doing well.”

Fu Qian remained stationary, even turned to look at him, sharing in the schadenfreude.

”... What do you mean?”

”My colleague has already gone up; haven’t you noticed?”

”Nonsense...”

The insinuation of negligence clearly struck a nerve with the tower guard. After instinctively denying, he suddenly froze, lunging forward to snatch the keys from Fu Qian’s hand.

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