Foundation, exposed from Tianhe City

Chapter 51: Fifth Place – SCP-035, the Possessive Mask

[Top Ten Anomalous Containment Items Countdown, Fifth Place – SCP-035, the Possessive Mask].

[Item Name: SCP-035, the Possessive Mask].

[Item Level: Keter].

[Item Description: SCP-035 is a white porcelain mask with a comedy/tragedy theatrical design. At times, it transforms into a tragic weeping expression.].

[The eyes and mouth of SCP-035 constantly secrete a highly corrosive and mutagenic viscous fluid that gradually liquefies objects and living organisms upon contact.].

[Targets that come into proximity or visual contact with SCP-035 experience a strong compulsion to wear it.].

[When worn, SCP-035 “kills” the wearer’s consciousness and replaces it with itself…].

……

The text appeared line by line, accompanied by a creepy white ceramic comedy mask. The thick green liquid flowed from the mask’s eyes and mouth, creating an eerie and horrifying image.

“It’s here again! This is SCP-035, the Possessive Mask!”

“Does it make people unconsciously wear it? Can strong willpower resist it?”

“You’re thinking too much. This is an anomaly! It wouldn’t be called anomalous if it could be resisted through willpower!”

“Disgusting! Does wearing it turns people into this pus-like fluid?”

…

The entire internet was buzzing.

The appearance of the Possessive Mask was unsettling, similar to eerie objects in horror films, causing people to feel uneasy.

On board the Giant Gorge…

“General, it’s Keter-class! It’s on the same level as the Unyielding Abomination we encountered before! This thing has the potential to cause a catastrophic world-ending disaster!”

Lieutenant Qin’s face showed a hint of astonishment. General Duao’s heart sank to the bottom.

Keter class!

Until now, there had only been one Keter-class anomaly encountered—the Immortal Lizard, a terrifying entity that even Angel Yan had been unable to kill. It could neither die nor be destroyed, constantly evolving.

And now, this seemingly ordinary mask was also classified as Keter?

“Did we get any information from the Containment Bureau?” General Duao asked in a deep voice.

He now saw the Containment Bureau as a lifeline. After all, the things General Duao cannot accomplish, the containment organization has the potential to achieve. Rather than facing these anomalies, General Duao is now more eager to establish a connection with the containment organization.

“Captain Qiangwei, the officer in charge, has sent a message. The information from the Containment Bureau requires clearance levels that our database simply cannot access,” a commander said, looking dejected.

For Earth, the Containment Bureau remained a massive mystery. General Duao sighed helplessly. The current situation on Earth had far exceeded his control.

On the Heavenly Palace ship…

“My Lord! The Red Sea item has been contained! The so-called Containment Bureau did it! A new anomaly has emerged on Earth!” A male angel exclaimed.

“Damn it! Are they playing with us? We just deviated from our course, and now they’re telling us Earth is safe again? My Lord, I believe this Containment Bureau is specifically targeting us!”

“My Lord, should we change direction now and go to Earth?”

“The Possessive Mask? Hehe, can you forcibly cover and deprive the target of consciousness? Childish, these weak and incompetent things are useful to humans. We angels are super life forms, and our will cannot be deprived!”

…

Master Hua couldn’t help but furrow his brow. His luck was quite bad. He had just left, and now they announced that Earth was safe. The forced change of course had nearly caused his Heavenly Palace ship to be damaged.

“The Possessive Mask? Keter level? If I remember correctly, this should be at the same level as that big lizard. Hehe, it’s weird that even Angel Yan can be killed. This thing is not much worse. Don’t worry, first let Liang Bing work hard for her!”

“I’m going to sleep first. Ruoning, accompany me, and don’t disturb me unless it’s important!”

Master Hua laughed maliciously and turned to his bedroom. Despite his lazy and slacker appearance, his strength as the ruler of the previous generation’s Heavenly Palace was unquestionable.

“Keter class. Even if Kasha is here, it would be enough for them to deal with. Let’s sit back and watch the tigers fight. Even if Morgana appears, it would be good if she dies.”

Angel Ruoning coldly smiled and twisted her supple waist as she accompanied Master Hua into the bedroom of the Heavenly Palace ship. Behind them, a group of male angels showed expressions of envy and awe.

But they also started drinking and reveling. As for the text on the screen, who the hell cared? After all, Earth would die, and what did they care?

The text on the screen continued to scroll. As a Keter-class containment object, there are far more descriptions than other anomalies.

[SCP-035 displays a highly developed sense of self and claims to have been involved in numerous significant events.].

[Psychological analysis has revealed that SCP-035 has a strong manipulative tendency. The psychological state of the targets changes dramatically and profoundly after conversing with it.].

[It has been proven that this anomaly exhibits high self-mutilation. Living beings influenced by it will undergo significant personality changes, self-harm, or even suicide.].

[The highly corrosive fluid secreted by SCP-035 forms special symbols and patterns. Any living being close to these symbols will experience various auditory hallucinations, mental illusions, and a rapid decline in mental state, becoming extremely negative, world-weary, and filled with hostility.].

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[Addendum 035-01].

[Addendum 035-02].

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Lines of text appeared, including specific descriptions of the Possessive Mask and research data obtained from the Containment Bureau. This included various death incidents caused by SCP-035.

At that moment, all internet users turned pale. A pale-faced ceramic smiling mask appeared silently in a corner of the Heavenly Palace ship’s deck.