NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 5: The Reincarnator in the Asylum
The Reincarnator in the Asylum
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A Silent Standoff
The man standing in Gerard's doorway was not an ordinary patient.
His posture was too steady. His eyes were too sharp.
He wasn't broken like the others in this place. He wasn't a victim.
And most importantly—he saw Gerard for what he truly was.
"You're like me, aren't you?"
Gerard remained still, watching him. He wasn't sure how much the other reincarnator knew yet.
His mind ran through possibilities—was this man a hunter or just another pawn in a system he didn't understand?
"That depends," Gerard finally replied, voice steady. "What exactly do you think I am?"
The reincarnator smirked.
"Dangerous."
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[Ding! Daily Sign-In Complete]
A soft chime echoed in Gerard's mind, cutting through the silence.
His focus didn't waver from Jian, but inside, he was already checking the system's new prompt.
[Revenge Sign-In Complete: New Ability Unlocked]
[Reward: Sensory Expansion – Increase in perception and instinctive danger awareness.]
Immediately, his body adjusted.
The slightest movement in the room became sharper.
The breath pattern of the man in front of him became more distinct.
The muffled sounds of the asylum outside—footsteps, whispers, shifting fabric—became clearer.
Gerard blinked once, testing the difference. His perception had evolved.
Jian tilted his head. "Something wrong?"
Gerard shook his head. "No. Just listening."
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A Reincarnator's Introduction
The man stepped further into the room, closing the door behind him.
Now that he was closer, Gerard could get a better look.
Lean but not frail. He wasn't a soldier, but he wasn't soft either.
Sharp, calculating gaze. He wasn't just staring at Gerard—he was analyzing him.
A faint smirk. Confidence, but not arrogance.
He lowered himself onto the chair by the bed, resting his hands on his knees.
"Name's Jian."
Gerard didn't respond.
Jian chuckled. "No name, huh? Smart. But I already know who you are, Li Xian."
Gerard's fingers twitched slightly at the name—but just for a second.
Jian noticed.
"Not really Li Xian, are you?"
The smirk widened slightly.
"I knew something was off the moment I got a system alert about you."
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Systems Reacting to Each Other
Gerard raised a brow. "Your system told you about me?"
Jian tapped the side of his temple.
"Yeah. Never happened before."
He leaned forward, eyes flashing with interest.
"It warned me you were dangerous."
Gerard filed that information away.
"So, different reincarnators have different system rules. But now that I exist, I'm being flagged."
Jian tilted his head. "The real question is, are you actually dangerous? Or is your system just being dramatic?"
Gerard exhaled slowly. "What do you think?"
Jian laughed. "Oh, I already know the answer. Doctor Zhang's body told me enough."
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A Mutual Understanding
The air in the room was tense but not hostile.
Jian was smart. He wasn't rushing to make a move.
And that meant Gerard had an opportunity.
He could use him.
Or kill him.
Either way—he needed to know more.
Gerard leaned back against his bed. "You didn't come here just to introduce yourself."
Jian grinned. "No, I came to make a deal."
"You want out of here? So do I."
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Escape Plans
Gerard already had a plan for escape. But now, Jian added a new factor.
Options:
1. Solo escape: Clean, precise, no liabilities.
2. Use Jian as an asset: Temporary alliance, access to more intel.
3. Kill Jian: Remove an unknown factor, but lose potential information.
Gerard studied him for a long moment.
Jian let him think, waiting patiently.
Finally, Gerard spoke. "What does your system do?"
Jian's smirk remained.
"That's a secret. But let's just say… it makes things disappear."
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The First Move Toward Escape
Gerard didn't trust him. But trust wasn't necessary.
He needed results.
"Fine," Gerard said, standing up. "We move tonight."
Jian grinned. "Now you're talking."
As they began to plan, Gerard's mind remained sharp. This was just the beginning.
And when the night came, the asylum would be left in ruins.
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