[An ordinary Wandering Soul reborn in an old lecture hall...]
Only after he died did he realize.
The purpose of Bennett setting a hypnotic device in the carriage was likely to prevent such reckless behavior.
To let customers fall deep asleep, so they wouldn't be scared by external monsters or randomly open the carriage door and be captured by monsters to be used as fodder.
Bennett really had their best interests at heart.
The current soul strength is 3/3. It's in full health.
Lin Xun consumes a point of soul strength to rebuild the Yellow Bishop.
After possessing the 'Earth Giant' Shell, he leaves the safe house.
He casually kills a nosy student as a warning to others, causing the remaining students to cower on the ground, too frightened to approach.
He makes his way to the first floor of the Teaching Building and steps out the door.
[As you step through the door, all you see is a vast expanse of white fog.]