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Brit's current situation is very abnormal. His thinking is like a rusty gear; although it will not stop completely, it runs extremely slowly. For example, under normal circumstances, Brit would casually answer a question about the color of the sky. But at this moment, Brit has to think for several seconds before providing a possible response.
This is a side effect of the "Jaded Ring." To put it simply, it can reduce people's energy, responsiveness, and thinking ability many times over. However, while there are many side effects, the positive effect of the "Jaded Ring" is also obvious: if you wear it, you will be immune to the touch-of-death effect of the "Plague Doctor."
This can be regarded as giving the player a chance so they will not be instantly killed when encountering the "Plague Doctor."
At this moment, in the entire area, only Brit and the "Plague Doctor" are left. In the quiet environment, Brit can almost only hear his own breathing. He is very tired and wants to rest.
But at the same time, he knows that the reason he is acting this way is that he is wearing the "Jaded Ring," so merely taking it off would cure him. However, he also realizes that he is indeed immune to the death effect of the "Plague Doctor." Therefore, he dares not take off the ring, because as soon as he does, he will drop dead.
"Now, what to do..." Brit's mind is operating extremely slowly.
He is so sleepy that he closes his eyes subconsciously. They remain closed for a few seconds before he opens them again, feeling that he can't sleep. Even though he is very, very sleepy due to the influence of the ring, he just can't seem to fall asleep. This strange situation of being tired yet unable to sleep makes Brit very depressed.
Very slowly, he ponders the reason why. Soon, he figures it out: "SCP-966, 'Sleep Killer.'"
Brit remembers that he and Vale were attacked by the "Sleep Killer" ability before. Therefore, judging from the current situation, they had already been affected by the abnormal effect of the "Sleep Killer" at that time and can no longer enter a sleep state.
The abnormal effects of the "Sleep Killer" and the "Jaded Ring" are superimposed on each other, resulting in this strange situation. This also proves that the abnormal effect of the ring cannot invalidate the abnormal ability of the "Sleep Killer."
"Now... what to do..." After figuring out the reason, Brit begins to think about a solution to his current predicament.
What Brit is thinking, the "Plague Doctor" next to him doesn't know. Of course, it doesn't care too much. In its eyes, there is only plague. After the initial shock, the "Plague Doctor" quickly regains his composure. It looks at Brit, dazed; the eyes behind the mask are deep and mysterious.
"I'll cure you, and you won't have to suffer from the Great Terror anymore..." the "Plague Doctor" says in a low voice. Then, looking down at its strange instruments, it says again, "You are very special, but there is still a scourge upon you; you must be cured."
The tools of the "Plague Doctor" are diverse: scissors, needles, weird knives, and so on. Some tools are also stained with unknown liquids; just looking at them gives one goosebumps.
After careful consideration, the "Plague Doctor" selects the scissors it had chosen at the beginning.
"If you are treated while you are conscious, it may cause great pain, but it is only temporary..." the "Plague Doctor" says, looking at the scissors.
Brit, listening to the words of the "Plague Doctor," feels a wave of uncontrollable fear in his mind, despite his sluggish thinking.
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And it's not just Brit who is involved; even the viewers in the stream are shocked by the "Plague Doctor's" words:
"Brit, run away!"
"It's over; it's so over!"
"Damn! The 'Plague Doctor' is going to perform an autopsy! This is scary!"
"I can't bear to watch!"
"Brit doesn't seem to have any reaction yet! Why are the side effects of that ring so severe?!"
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Brit can see the stream chat, but he is suffering under the effects of the ring and can't say anything. The almost stagnant thinking makes it difficult for him to do anything.
He knows he is in danger right now, but he can't think of a good solution. The only option is to risk taking off the ring while the "Plague Doctor" isn't touching him and then run away!
"Hey... I hope... I can run away..." Brit mutters, and then he starts slowly taking off the ring.
Not long after Brit begins to take off the ring, the "Plague Doctor" is ready. It holds the scary big scissors, looks at Brit again, and says softly, "I'm going to start treating you. As long as you cooperate, I will heal you and save you from the terror of the plague..."
After speaking, the "Plague Doctor" prepares to give Brit an extremely crude on-site biopsy. But just as it reaches out, Brit suddenly rolls over sideways in a very sluggish manner, avoiding its touch. After dodging, Brit wipes off his cold sweat.
"Damn, fortunately, I took it off at that moment!" He glances at the ring in the palm of his hand and feels immense relief.
When the "Plague Doctor" reached out just now, Brit had just taken off the ring, and then his strength recovered and his tiredness vanished. He rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the "Plague Doctor's" hands. This move could be said to be a combination of luck and skill.
"You've recovered?" The "Plague Doctor," squatting next to him, looks at Brit; the eyes behind the mask show confusion.
It notices that Brit's state at this moment is different from before. The current Brit's reaction ability, mental thinking, etc., are much better than a moment ago. His expression and movements are no longer sluggish.
Why is that? Why such a sudden change? The "Plague Doctor's" eyes behind the mask narrow slightly as it scrutinizes the man in front of it. Then, it keenly notices the green ring in Brit's hand. It vaguely remembers that Brit had just taken off the ring.
But it had been busy with other things at the time and hadn't paid much attention. Now it seems that the green ring is the main reason for the drastic change in the patient.
"Your ring is special!" The "Plague Doctor" stares at the ring in Brit's hand, its tone slightly suspicious.
Brit is staring at the "Plague Doctor" in great fear. Hearing this, he is taken aback. He hadn't expected the "Plague Doctor" to notice the ring's abnormality so quickly. Nevertheless, Brit doesn't plan to continue talking to the "Plague Doctor." He stares at it closely.
Just when the "Plague Doctor" seems ready to say something, Brit abruptly turns around and runs straight away. The "Plague Doctor" is taken aback; it hadn't expected Brit to run without saying a word. This is unexpected behavior.
"You can't escape! The plague will always be upon you! Tormenting you! I am the only one with the treatment!" The "Plague Doctor" watches Brit's rapidly disappearing back and speaks in a low, hoarse voice. Then it puts away its tools, stands up, and chases after him!
As Brit runs, he keeps glancing back. For some reason, at that moment, Brit suddenly thinks of a phrase: "You chase me, catch me, I will let you..."