When the security team arrived, they found an empty cage—yet they still aimed their weapons at it with trained precision.
One operative wielded a portable sonar device, sweeping the area with sound waves.
So the Site Director does suspect SCP-126, Luoshu noted. With recent unexplained breaches piling up, the invisible anomaly made for a convenient scapegoat.
Meanwhile, IR1901—the real "Invisible Friend"—had retreated to a safe distance, eagerly awaiting Luoshu to unleash Light of Martyrdom.
Instead, Luoshu teleported behind a guard.
Cages? Please.
Perception Block + SCP-173's ability = Unstoppable.
He slipped away unnoticed, heading straight for Sublevel-5.
Over the throat mic: "Meet me downstairs."
The Reckoning
When IR1901 arrived, Luoshu stood visible, his expression icy.
The agent swallowed hard. "I'm here."
"By Alpha's authority," Luoshu activated Persuasion, "answer me truthfully."
IR1901 stiffened. "Yes, sir."
"Did you set me up today?"
"Never! You're the Truth-Bringer—why would I sabotage you?"
"Then explain your 'arrangements.'"
IR1901's voice turned desperate. "I—I just wanted to strengthen your resolve to join Chaos! The Foundation doesn't deserve—"
Pathetic.
Luoshu cut him off. "What's my rank in the Insurgency?"
"I… don't know. But my orders are clear: obey you unless it harms Chaos. "
Good enough.
"Prove it. Drop Perception Block. Show yourself."
IR1901 hesitated. Revealing his form meant surrendering all defenses—but refusing would shatter their fragile trust.
With a shudder, the air shimmered, revealing MacDonald, the lawyer who'd first dragged Luoshu into Site-19.
As expected.
Luoshu clapped his shoulder—making him flinch—and hissed:
"Remember. No next time. No more schemes. Ask directly, or don't ask at all."
MacDonald nodded frantically. "Understood!"
As he fled, Luoshu checked the Catalog—and froze.
[SCP-035's Page]
[New Option: □ Permanently Claim SCP-126's Ability]
Got you.
Now, MacDonald's fate was his to decide.
New Milestone: Bane of Anomalies
The Catalog's title page updated:
[Milestone: Anomaly Bane]
[Level: 1]
[Effects:]
Immunity to SCP-173, SCP-006, SCP-126
10% resistance to all anomalous effects
Today's risks? Worth it.