These people behaved so strangely, and I don't know how long they would sit on the ground and chant sutras. We have a task on our bodies, and naturally we can't expose it. But I thought that I might be able to learn something from their behavior, so I patiently continued to monitor it.

At this time, Shen Hao's voice sounded in the headset: "Black Eagle, why don't we go on a mission first?" Since people can recite scriptures, they may not be able to carry out any religious rituals. We outsiders don't understand the rules here, so it's better not to waste time here. ”

I saw that An Beimo still had no clue, and what Shen Hao said was not unreasonable, so he replied: "It's okay, when we come back from completing the task, we will come over and have a look." ”

As soon as I finished speaking, An Beimo said, "Wait a minute, they seem to be reciting a prayer about rebirth after death!" ”

I was slightly startled, thinking that these people could have killed themselves together?

"Are you sure?" I asked.

An Beimo hesitated for a moment before answering: "Not sure!" I don't know much about the scriptures, but I guess from what they say. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, the chanting stopped. I saw that the people suddenly laughed and applauded, and bowed to each other, and said one after another: "Aligato! "I understood this time, they were thanking each other.

Looking at their excited and enthusiastic looks, these people are more like camping parties, everyone is full of smiles, and they are all in a very happy state.

I'm a little skeptical of the speculation just now, how can I be happy like this, how can I have the slightest appearance of suicide?

After thanking for a long time, someone seemed to bring wine and poured a glass for everyone. Several people held wine glasses and greeted each other warmly, "Cheers!" Then he drank it all.

The more I looked at it, the more strange it became, and if I had seen this scene elsewhere, I would have thought that these people were here for a picnic. But seeing this scene in this suicide forest, I only feel that their behavior is extremely strange everywhere.

I felt uneasy, and I had a vague feeling of bad luck.

The five young men finished their drinks, set their glasses aside, and began to take off their shoes.

The shoes they took off were neatly placed on each person's side, and then the five men stretched their legs forward, ten feet close together, and then the five men each faced one direction and lay down.

Each of them was in the same position, lying on their backs, their hands relaxed on their lower abdomen, their eyes closed, as if they were asleep.

I looked at what was happening in front of me in amazement, completely confused, and didn't know what the hell they were up to.

At this time, An Beimo asked me: "What do you look like when they lie down and pose into a shape?" ”

The feet of the five people were all together, but their heads were facing five different directions, and I thought for a moment and said, "It's kind of like a star, a five-pointed star." ”

An Beimo said: "Yes, but I think it's more like something else." After a pause, An Beimo said, "Sakura!" ”

I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect this.

The cherry blossom is a symbol of Japan, and although chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms are usually regarded as the national flowers of Japan, cherry blossoms are more representative, so Japan is also known as the "Land of Cherry Blossoms".

The number of petals varies depending on the type of cherry blossom. However, in Japan, cherry blossoms are often depicted with five petals.

It is said that many Japanese family crests are also derived from five-petal cherry blossoms. Even my impression of cherry blossoms is that they are five-petaled flowers.

After An Beimo said, I contacted the image of the cherry blossoms in my impression, and the appearance of the five young people lying on the ground was indeed very similar to the cherry blossoms.

"Maybe it's a coincidence!" I said, "Looking at their series of actions, it's kind of like performing some kind of religious ritual." It may be a rule in the ceremony to pose this way. ”

"Do we still need to keep watching?" An Beimo asked.

Actually, I would love to know the purpose of those young people, but the task is important. After thinking for a moment, I said, "They have nothing to do with our mission, let's withdraw first!" ”

An Beimo put the gun behind his back and slowly walked back the way he came.

I held the binoculars and saw that those people were still lying on the ground and were about to return behind An Beimo, when I suddenly saw some changes in one of them.

I immediately said on the intercom: "The situation has changed, hurry! All come, and the goddess leaves a watch. ”

Listening to my urgency, An Beimo, who had just walked out a few meters away, immediately turned around and came back, raising his gun and hiding behind a tree. In the distance, Qixing and Shen Hao appeared from behind the tree at the same time and quickly ran towards me.

When Qixing and Shen Hao arrived near me, I said, "The doctor is on the left, and the beast is on the right." Let's go and be on guard. ”

The three of us walked quickly to the five men lying on the ground, guns in hand. The distance of a few tens of meters was soon there, and the sound of our footsteps, which we no longer hid, did not attract the attention of the young people, who did not even react at all.

When I got to the front and looked at it, I couldn't help but feel nervous. I was right in the telescope just now, these five people lying on the ground, their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, all kept bleeding.

Qixing and Shen Hao were shocked when they saw this scene. Shen Hao asked in surprise, "What's the situation?" ”

I didn't answer, but looked carefully at the people on the ground.

As I had seen before, they were lying in the same position, and they looked like they were all about eighteen or nineteen years old. The clothes are very ordinary, clean and tidy, and they should all be students who are still in school.

Seven Stars took out the Life Probe Pen and tried it one by one, shaking his head at me.

All five are dead!

I asked Seven Stars to check the cause of death, but according to the situation in front of me, poisoning is the most likely, so let Seven Stars check just to confirm.

Shen Hao walked up to me and said in a low voice: "It's really unlucky, as soon as we come, we will meet a group of suicides!" ”

I stopped him and said, "Don't talk nonsense! Instead of complaining there, help me see what's out of the ordinary. ”

Shen Hao looked at the five corpses with bloody faces, frowned and said, "Commit suicide by taking poison en masse!" It's not normal to be so young and can't think about it. ”

I sighed helplessly and said, "Look at their faces, is it normal for everyone to keep smiling when they die?" ”

Although the five corpses looked hideous with blood on their faces, if you looked closely, the corners of the five corpses were raised, and it was obvious that they were smiling. And the smile is natural, painless, and it is completely a happy smile from the heart.

Shen Hao squatted down to look at it, and found that it was indeed as I said, and said to me in surprise: "This is so strange, do they feel quite comfortable when they die?" ”

I can't answer, but Shen Hao's words are similar to my thoughts.

This question needs to be asked to Qixing, and subconsciously I look at Qixing. Seven Stars is still doing inspection and analysis, and there are no results yet.

I said to Shen Hao: "These people still look like students, and it stands to reason that even if students are under pressure, they can't reach the point of suicide!" In Japan, I've only heard of many people who commit suicide because of the stress of their lives. Student suicides are rare. ”

I told Shen Hao about the fact that these people were chanting, drinking, and laughing and thanking each other just now. Then he said: "Judging from their actions, they should have been in a relaxed mood at that time. There was no suicidal depression and depression at all, so much so that I mistakenly thought they were camping. ”

Shen Hao scratched his head, couldn't figure out the reason for it for a while, and said, "This is really evil enough!" ”

At this time, Qixing finished the examination and came to me and said, "I checked the residue in their blood and wine glasses, and it is certain that they died of poisoning." But what kind of poison can't be analyzed! According to the data, I can only guess at it, as if it was some kind of toxin from a deep-sea animal or fauna. ”

After a pause and a moment's thought, Qixing said again: "Listening to what you just said, I also found that these people kept smiling when they died, and they didn't notice any signs of pain and struggle before they died. I suspect that the poison in them is likely to damage the nervous system, so I'm biased towards the neurotoxin of some kind of deep-sea animal. ”

I said, "Quite possibly!" From the time they drank the poison in the wine glass to the time they died, no more than two minutes passed. It's the first time I've heard of such a powerful poison. ”

Shen Hao interjected and asked, "Could it be that they were poisoned to death?" Not suicide, but murder? ”

I shook my head and said, "There is no such possibility!" Earlier, the goddess heard them reciting scriptures related to rebirth after death. And after taking the poison, they all put on this posture uniformly, forming a pattern that resembles cherry blossoms, which is enough to show that they came here to beg for death. And the choice of this way of death was also discussed by them before. ”

Seven Stars agreed with me, but still had doubts, and she asked me, "But why would they do that?" It is not quite logical to come here at such a young age to end your life. Unless ......"

I continued, "Unless their death is worth more than their lives!" ”

At this time, An Beimo, who had not spoken for a long time, said: "Perhaps, they are sacrificing themselves!" "We are all moved in our hearts, and what An Beimo said is indeed very possible.

It's weird, but we can't just waste time on it. I asked Shen Hao to take a few photos and study them carefully when I went back.

After Shen Hao finished filming, we left the five corpses. Proofread the coordinates and continue towards the mission destination.

This time, Shen Hao opened the way, and we became a column again. An Beimo and Qixing are in the middle, and I am broken.

When walking into a dense forest, An Beimo suddenly shouted, "Beasts, be careful! Being reminded by An Beimo's urgency, Shen Hao immediately stopped.

I hurriedly caught up from behind, only to see that there was a grass pit on the ground not far from Shen Hao. At first glance, there is nothing special about it, but these small grass pits can be found everywhere in the forest.

But if you look closely, you can see that there is something in the grass. If it weren't for An Beimo's sharp eyes, Shen Hao would have stepped on it.

Shen Hao picked up a branch from the side, tossed it in the grass a few times, and picked up a tattered cloth and came out.

The cloth was rotten, and I couldn't tell what color it was. I looked left and right a few times before I said, "It's a dress!" ”

Shen Hao was startled and immediately threw away the rag. I said to him, "Dig through the grass again and see what else is there." ”

Shen Hao bared his teeth, and the boss was reluctant, but he still obediently rummaged in the grass. Soon, a pair of rib skeletons was picked up by Shen Hao. It's also crawling with bugs, and it's disgusting to watch.

It looks like there's a corpse in the grass.

It is not uncommon to see corpses here, either missing or suicidal.

Shen Hao was choked with nausea, but I didn't let him put it down, so he had to hold it with a branch. I checked with Seven Stars and didn't find anything special.

Maybe a little unbearable, Shen Hao turned around and asked me with a painful expression, "Can I throw it away?" It's so impressive! ”

I couldn't help but laugh and was about to speak, when I suddenly saw Shen Hao's whole body as if he had been electrocuted, and he threw the branches and bones down. At the same time, he quickly drew his gun and aimed it behind me.