The second floor of Vishi's house was much smaller than the hall on the first floor, but the arrangement here was completely in line with my impression of Vishi's eccentric nature.
Many things were placed haphazardly on tables and the floor, with crucifixes and Buddhist beads together, and statues of deities juxtaposed with garlic cloves.
The entire second floor looked like an art installation filled with an eerie aura; anyone who didn't know better would have thought it was a prop warehouse for filming a movie.
"You finally came up. What were you doing down there with Richard, having a dramatic farewell?"
Vishi, as unpredictable as ever, had changed out of his suit and was now wearing a standard white lab coat. However, coupled with the playful smirk on his face, it was hard to feel reassured.
"How are you going to examine me?"
I stood with my hands in my pockets, motionless at the top of the stairs, staring at Vishi. If he couldn't give me an acceptable plan, I was prepared to turn around and leave.
"Lu, your situation is very peculiar. It's the first time I've encountered something like this since I arrived in this dark city, so I've brought out all my best tools, which I intend to use on you."
As soon as he spoke about his professional field, Vishi, who had been acting flippantly, suddenly changed his expression, becoming serious as he began to explain.
It had to be said, the man had quite the gift for gab. Even without a PowerPoint presentation, I could still extract useful information from his descriptions and form a mental picture.
The guy actually sounded like he had a medical license, not like he was suffering from delusions.
"What do you think?"
Vishi rambled on to me for a long time, finally looking at me with the eagerness of a salesperson seeking a five-star review.
I hadn't expected him to actually have something concrete to say.
I looked at him expressionlessly. Although Vishi appeared unreliable, the plan he presented was indeed very appealing.
Although we had Luo Yaqin, a doctor, in our team before, ever since my physical fitness improved, I hadn't had her examine me.
I had only had a vague idea of how strong my body had become. Now, taking this opportunity, I could get a more precise understanding of my own physique.
"Alright, I'll do it."
I nodded at Vishi.
Upon hearing my agreement, he grinned like a child and eagerly pulled aside a reclining chair covered with a white cloth in front of him, gesturing to it solicitously.
"Just lie down here."
I walked over to the reclining chair and lay down.
Looking up at Vishi rummaging through the chaotic clutter for various items, I suddenly felt a strange sensation.
Since being stranded on the deserted island, I had thought I would never have any connection with modern society again. Yet, after arriving in an even stranger place, I had stumbled upon a legitimate doctor.
"Okay, let's begin."
The bright incandescent light cast Vishi's figure into a blur. I calmly looked at him, but my body couldn't help but tremble.
When I was a child, my biggest childhood fear wasn't from movies or cartoons, but from the dentist who pulled my teeth when I had cavities.
Perhaps the dentist was not skilled, or perhaps my memory exaggerated the fear. In my recollection, it was just like this, lying on a chair while the dentist reached out to me.
The moment Vishi's hand touched my body, my muscles tensed instantly, only to relax a few seconds later.
What was this guy doing?!
I lay on the reclining chair, emptying my mind for a moment, then felt Vishi's gloved hands fumbling over my body. He kept wiping me with things I didn't recognize. If I hadn't known he was examining me, I would have thought he was a pervert.
"Wait... what is that?!"
Staring at the ceiling for a while, I boredly shifted my gaze to Vishi and suddenly saw him pull something astonishing from the floor.
Damn it, why do you need a chainsaw to examine me?!
I was startled, and the hairs on my back immediately stood on end.
This wasn't an examination; it was clearly an autopsy!
"Sorry, sorry, your bodily data is just too exaggerated, it makes me want to study it more closely."
Seeing that I had discovered him, Vishi's face flushed. He quickly threw the already-powered-on chainsaw to the ground.
Damn it, this guy is a madman!
I sat up halfway, watching Vishi warily.
Fortunately, I discovered Vishi's actions just in time. If I had fallen asleep, I would probably be a worm by now!
"Ahem..."
Vishi coughed awkwardly. Seeing me still staring at him motionlessly, he became a little anxious.
"Don't worry, it'll be done soon. I promise I won't lay a hand on you again!"
Saying this, Vishi solemnly raised four fingers and pointed them towards the incandescent light above, as if making a solemn vow.
Just as I was about to scold him, a low whisper came unbidden.
"Kill him..."