Props: One set of low-level police uniform. (Note: Allows free entry and exit from the Bureau, no defense, no strength bonus.)

Special ability: None.

William Carter was stunned.

What the hell?

What is a probationary police officer?

And what's with being the first one?

Could it be that in this so-called "Mirror Bureau," he is the first to enter?

Then... what are the entry requirements?

Surviving 1,080 nightmares?

Or perhaps a true, physical contact with one's own mirror image?

Full of confusion and at a loss, he suddenly saw the mirror in front of him flicker rapidly, and then, a familiar figure slowly appeared on its surface.

His deskmate, David Bolton.

At this moment, he was gripping the mirror frame with both hands, his gaze cold, his huge forehead constantly peering outward, as if he might crawl out at any moment.

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Wasn't he the one who hit the wall and got taken away?

How could he appear here?

The confusion didn't last long before he understood what was going on.

It wasn't that the other person appeared here, but rather that this mirror was like a television, replaying previous events.

It was as if he had crawled out from a passage at great cost, and then... rushed at a figure identical to himself.

Immediately after, the two David Bolton fought for control of the body, and the physical body began to lose control.

The following scene was exactly the same as what he had seen in the classroom.

A headlong crash into the wall, and then he passed out.

"It really is spirit possession—no, body snatching!" William Carter shuddered.

Although no more text appeared, nor were there any prompts, combining it with his experiences during the day, he could deduce a lot of useful information.

That science blogger's speculation was very likely true.

The mirror in the sky might really connect to another world, and so-called mutants are actually... people who have been possessed!

Clearly mutated, yet still struggling with ordinary people—this should mean that crossing the mirror consumes a huge amount of energy, so they're not much stronger than regular people.

Otherwise, the original soul would be instantly destroyed, and there would be no way to babble nonsense or act strangely.

Remembering this, his heart turned cold.

Once possessed, you're no longer yourself. The so-called drastic personality changes and all sorts of oddities are all fake!

The truth is... death!

No wonder the farming husband was beaten to death!

Right after the possession succeeded, he saw someone working on her—anyone would be unable to accept that.

Just as he was shocked, the image disappeared, and red text appeared again at the top of the mirror.

Mission: Within three days, capture a [Destruction-level] illegal crosser and bring them to justice.

Reward: One dose of Body Tempering Elixir, one set of probationary police uniform, 1 merit point. (Note: For the first mission, all rewards except merit points are issued in advance.)

"Reward?"

Sure enough, William Carter saw that at some point, a jade bottle about three fingers long had appeared on the table in the room. It should contain the so-called Body Tempering Elixir.

He pulled out the stopper, and a rich vitality surged into his body.

After hesitating for a moment, he swallowed it.

To survive over a thousand nightmares, he relied on being cautious when needed and decisive when necessary.

Even knowing the other side might have an agenda, with a chance to change his fate right in front of him, how could he pass it up!

The world after the appearance of the mirror had completely changed. In a crisis-ridden environment, only strength could change everything. Without it... he would be nothing but a lamb to the slaughter.

That was something he could not accept.

A sweet sensation in his throat, the liquid entered his body, and in the next moment, his whole body felt as if it was being nourished by something, as if he was soaking in a hot spring—an indescribable comfort.

In an instant, all his fatigue vanished.

Although he couldn't test exactly what had changed, he felt that at this moment, he could easily defeat three of his previous selves!

Not only that, but he also felt his mind was clearer and his memory had improved significantly.

It was obvious that this thing not only increased his physique and strength, but also greatly enhanced a person's talent and aptitude.

His eyes lit up.

The effect was amazing!

Could it be... that even without being possessed, there was a chance to mutate?

He continued reading; there was another sentence on the mirror.

Warning:

The Mirror Bureau exists at the junction of the mirror world and reality. With the police uniform, you can travel freely, but you must exit through the same mirror you entered. If the mirror used for travel shatters, you will be trapped inside and never able to leave.

Remember!

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For the other party to give such a warning, William Carter knew it was extremely important. He memorized the content, looked again, and saw that the mirror, as if it had finished explaining everything, now reflected only the layout of the room.

He took a look around.

There were other doors in the corridor, but whether due to insufficient clearance or some other reason, he couldn't investigate them, nor could he even see the names on them.

With no other choice, he had to leave the Bureau and look toward his residence, as if through a membrane.

The police uniform slowly appeared on his skin, and as he stepped out, he felt dizzy again.

In the blink of an eye, he was standing in front of the shoe cabinet at his residence.

"I'm really out..."

Looking at the worn, peeling furniture in the room, William Carter had never felt so at home.