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I was startled awake by a sudden cold sensation. As I opened my eyes, I realized I was lying on a metal table, my hands and feet strapped down. Above me was a large circular skylight, through which moonlight poured in, casting a pale glow across the entire room.
"Awake?" A familiar voice came from nearby.
Turning my head, I saw Zhou Jing standing not far away, holding a syringe. However, the white coat she wore and the look in her eyes were completely different from what I remembered, leaving me feeling uneasy.
"Don't move," she said. "The drug hasn't worn off yet."
"Who are you?" I managed to ask.
She fell silent for a moment before walking over to a cabinet and retrieving a file folder. "Take a look at this."
With the help of the moonlight, I could see the contents of the file. It was a medical examination report from years ago, prominently featuring Zhou Jing's name, along with a striking red stamp: Special Blood Type, Close Observation Required.
"So, you are also—"
"Yes," she nodded. "I am also one of their test subjects."
"Then why—"
"Why help them?" She smiled bitterly. "Because I had no choice. Years ago, they discovered my special blood type and threatened my brother's life to force me into cooperating with their research."
"What research?"
"Blood evolution." Her voice dropped to a whisper. "They believe that within certain people's blood lies ancient secrets. Through special rituals, they can awaken the dormant powers within."
She walked over to the wall and turned on a spotlight. Under its illumination, I saw that the wall was covered with X-rays and test results.
"These are the examination results of missing children," she explained. "Their blood contains a unique antibody that undergoes strange changes under moonlight. And I..." She rolled up her sleeve to reveal her arm covered in countless needle marks. "I am their most successful subject."
"So all these years..."
"I cooperated with their experiments in hopes of protecting my brother. But later I realized they never intended to spare anyone. Every child marked as qualified eventually..."
Her voice choked up at that moment. Just then, footsteps echoed from outside.
"Bring them all to the altar!" It was Zhang Shou's voice. "The moon will be in position soon."
Zhou Jing quickly wiped away her tears. "Do you hate me?"
I looked at her arm riddled with needle marks. "You don't truly want to help them."
"But I've harmed so many people..."
"There’s still a chance," I said firmly. "Help us stop the ritual."
She hesitated for a moment. "But my brother—"
"Trust me," I said. "We can save everyone."
The footsteps grew louder. Zhou Jing bit her lip and suddenly pulled a key from her pocket, starting to unlock my restraints.
"Hurry," she urged. "I know another way."
Just then, the door swung open. Zhang Shou stood in the doorway, flanked by several masked figures.
"I knew it," he sneered. "You would betray the organization."
"No!" Zhou Jing stepped in front of me. "I won't help you harm anyone anymore!"
"Foolish girl," Zhang Shou shook his head. "Do you think you still have a choice? Your blood carries what we need. You are destined to be the final sacrifice."
He gestured, and two men stepped forward to seize Zhou Jing. She struggled fiercely but was soon injected with a tranquilizer.
"Take them to the altar," Zhang Shou commanded. "The ritual is about to begin."
I was re-bound and pushed onto a gurney alongside Zhou Jing. As we passed through the corridor, I saw several other gurneys with my parents and Doctor Zhao lying unconscious.
The doors to the altar slowly opened, and blinding moonlight poured in. For some reason, I suddenly recalled my father's words:
"The angle of the moonlight is crucial."
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