Three Towers Game

Chapter 396 Another Life

Before Wen Xishu entered the rest area, he threw out a number he had never thrown before: 2, 2, 1.

Although this number had not appeared before, it did not unlock any new effects. In this round of the Mad Dice, Wen Xishu only gained two buffs - "Quality Upgrade" and "Flying Together".

Simply put, both increase the rewards after clearing the level. Combined, Wen Xishu will receive a very generous reward after clearing the level this time.

However, the absence of the three phases made Wen Xishu feel that something was missing.

Of course, overall, the Mad Dice is still very powerful.

Wen Xishu quickly began to examine his task.

Humans can correct misreading, just like the common internet meme "turkey-flavored rice crackers".

Wen Xishu's first reaction was to correct his mistake.

In fact, the title he saw was "Another Me".

But subconsciously, I saw it as "another version of myself in the world".

There is a big difference between the two. The former is another version of myself in the world.

The latter is me from another world.

The description of the mission also gave Wen Xishu a strange... sense of dread.

Before you begin the mission, consider this question: Can you prove that history exists? Have you ever been deceived by your memories? If this world only appeared yesterday, but everyone in it is implanted with a long history, would they believe that the world has actually existed for a very long time?

[The next question is: If parallel universes exist, have you ever fantasized about a perfect version of yourself? That version of you, perfectly avoiding all the regrets of your life, who is still you, but lives a completely different life that you would envy.]

[Mission Description: Now, all of you from parallel universes will gather together. Only the winner will return to their own universe and anchor it as the sole universe. Good luck, and we eagerly await your choice.]

Some questions have no element of horror, but if you think about them carefully, you will fall into a huge void.

Can you remember that you returned to the Tower of Desire from the Tower of Slaughter yesterday? Can you remember that you were almost executed by lethal injection six months ago? Can you remember that you hid under Jennifer's bed and began your first adventure in the Tower of Slaughter? Can you remember that a guy named Horn went to Dragonshire in a wheelchair…?

But these are all your current memories. If there is a possibility that memories can be implanted, can you still confidently prove that history exists?
Wen Xishu was not a bored person and was not troubled by such questions.

This is the fifty-eighth floor of the Tower of Horrors. Let's try a regular climb. In his view, spending time thinking about these questions is a waste of time.

But the fact that countless versions of me from parallel universes are gathered together... is something he does care about.

"These...were created by the Tower of Ghosts?"

He could imagine that there were probably many, many Wenxi Trees involved in this Ghost Tower mission. He certainly believed that he was the real Wenxi Tree.

So he couldn't help but wonder, where did the other Wenxi Trees come from? Were they truly from a parallel universe? Or were they created by the Ghost Tower after observing him for a long time?

Somewhat disappointingly, I didn't encounter any good teammates this time.

But seeing different versions of "me" is also quite interesting.

Wen Xishu quickly launched the login device.

……

……

The place of reception.

The three-headed guide's monstrous head suddenly opened its eyes:
"Oh... damn it."

The red head and the white head aligned themselves, looking simultaneously at the black head, and said in unison:

"what happened?"

The black-haired monster said:

"He went into that place, the place where he lost 'me'. Will he... be alright?"

The black-headed monster was unusually worried. Although Wen Xishu could see three heads, he was, after all, the current face of the Monster Tower and the main attacker.

The red-headed man said:

"Old buddy, that place... isn't that dangerous, what are you worried about?"

The black-headed demon glanced at the red-headed demon:
"You don't know anything."

However, the white-haired one seemed to understand somewhat:
"Don't underestimate the power of regret, and don't underestimate the limits of the Tower of Ghosts. Everything there may be real. But I believe we will see it again."

The black-haired monster said:

"That shouldn't be a challenge that appears on the 58th floor. It's a special level, a movable level, and it's targeting the Wenxi Tree."

……

……

It seems slightly different from the past.
The Mysterious Tower, fifty-eight stories high.

Outside the window is a chaotic starry sky, swirling with the architectural ruins of various eras and worlds.

When Wen Xishu opened her eyes and saw the scene outside the window, she was somewhat bewildered:
"Where...where am I?"

Part of a pyramid, along with futuristic vehicles and the head of the Statue of Liberty, float in the chaotic starry sky.

This scene deeply shocked him.

Soon, Wen Xishu noticed that he was wearing all white clothes. He was barefoot and had the number 046 on his body.

He saw himself reflected in the smooth, crystal-like wall.

"It looks like I'm in some huge laboratory, and I'm dressed like a test subject."

Wen Xishu thought to himself.

He quickly became alert, because he sensed another presence in the room.

He turned around abruptly, his expression calm, but his heart skipped a beat.

Even after climbing the Tower of Horrors multiple times, seeing this scene still evokes a slight sense of fear.

It's like when you look in the mirror, you don't stretch, but the reflection in the mirror suddenly stretches.

At that moment, Wen Xishu saw himself stretching.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!" Even the usually startled "self" was startled by Wen Xishu at this moment.

"Holy crap, did I really see another version of myself?"

White clothes, barefoot, the same height, the same face, except the other person's number is 045.

"Oh...you're 046, that's terrifying, that's terrifying! Holy crap, where's my phone?! Where's my roadside railing?! This is a historic moment, we should take a picture together! Me shaking hands with myself, unedited, un-AI version! I'm going to frame this when I get home! Hahahaha..."

Wen Xishu in version 045 was extremely excited.

He immediately reached out his hand:

"My name is Wen Xishu. You... oh, okay, hahaha, you're also called Wen Xishu, buddy. Where are you from?"

Wen Xishu was really confused.

Was this person created by the Tower of Ghosts? Aside from personality, he's so much like me! No, not just like, he's a complete copy. But if you really want to find differences, you can definitely spot quite a few.

First, Wen Xishu's eyes are sunken, indicating a tendency to stay up late. Second, Wen Xishu's arm muscles are noticeably weak; he looks thinner than me.

Wen Xishu said:
“I come from the bunker.”

"A bunker? Where's that? Never heard of it before! I'm from Earth! Let me tell you, this is the first time in my life I've encountered something like this! It's like something out of a novel, and it actually happened to me! My buddy was summoned to the Land of a Hundred Versions, a place where there are many versions of me! We're supposed to go on an adventure together and choose the real me. Isn't that ridiculous? Do you think I don't know whether I'm real or not?" said the Earth version of Wen Xishu.

Compared to Wen Xishu, this Wen Xishu from Blue Star seems to have a lot more to say.

"By the way, buddy, what do you do? Let me guess... Hmm, judging from your demeanor, you seem like someone who does some serious work. Speaking of which, the mission prompt mentioned that if parallel universes exist, I've probably fantasized about having a more perfect version of myself... Honestly, I've always fantasized about living in a novel, like a brilliant detective who solves all sorts of bizarre cases. You wouldn't happen to be that kind of person, would you, buddy?"

The Blue Star version of Wen Xishu opens its arms wide, eagerly awaiting Wen Xishu's answer.

Wen Xishu thought for a moment and said:
"Bunkers are a kind of... refuge in the face of the apocalypse. I have indeed experienced quite a few strange events."

"Holy crap! That's so cool!" The Blue Star version of Wen Xishu gave Wen Xishu a hug.

Wen Xishu felt very uncomfortable, but at this moment, the physical contact between the two did give Wen Xishu a strange feeling.

This feeling can probably be described as "like being in another world".

In that instant, he seemed to experience a peaceful world, just like before he traveled through time. He could hear the cicadas chirping in summer, smell the fragrance of flowers, see children blowing soap bubbles, the bubbles reflecting colorful light, and the perfectly preserved reflections of countless city buildings…

Then, a soap bubble suddenly burst.

That feeling of being in another world vanished instantly.

"This is amazing! Dude! No, I mean, me from another world! Are you going to slap me? This is incredible, is this really not a dream?! The moment I hugged you, I saw an exceptionally beautiful half-bird, half-human girl with feathers!"

"I also saw so many strange creatures. Your life is my dream!" Wen Xishu, the Blue Star version of the tree, said with envy.

Wen Xishu didn't know what to say, so he said:

Are you... envious?

In the Blue Star version, Wen Xishu said with an exaggerated expression:
"Of course I envy you, I'm so envious! Your life is so cool!"

"I work in the self-media industry. Although my job is not very repetitive, I still find it very boring. I often read novels and sometimes I wonder when I can participate in an adventure."

“My brother is different. He’s a policeman, and the kind who specializes in investigating cold cases. He has a very interesting life every day.”

"I've asked him to tell me about the case so many times, but he always refuses, telling me to just be a happy idiot. Damn it! I'm smart enough as it is!"

"Hahaha, if I get back this time, I can brag about it to him for the rest of my life! I'm the chosen one! I'm the protagonist, he would never even dare to dream of such an experience! Wait a minute, will he think I'm crazy?"

Wen Xishu asked with some curiosity:

"Your brother, is his name Wen Chaohua?"

"Yes, yes, yes, awesome! No wonder you're from another world, it's all the same? Your brother is also named Wen Chaohua?"

Wen Xishu nodded. He really hadn't expected that even in parallel universes, he and Wen Chaohua would still be brothers.

For some reason, the phrase "It's good to be a happy idiot" really resonated with Wen Xishu.

He suddenly remembered the idiot inside his body.

So all brothers in the world are the same?
Or is it just that the 045 I encountered was like this?

The eldest brother always hopes that his younger brother will not have to go through such complicated events, and will not have to get entangled with any danger or strangeness.

Just be a happy little fool.

That beautiful world with fragrant flowers, chirping cicadas, and soap bubbles... Wenxi Tree actually envies it too.

But sometimes people are like that; they always romanticize the path they never took, and they always think... other people's worlds are better.

The Blue Star version of Wen Xishu envies Wen Xishu's adventurous journey and likes that kind of excitement.

But no one ever thought that Wen Xishu's repeated near-death experiences were all because he longed for the day when people could live the kind of life he did.

Thinking about it this way, Wen Xishu felt that her version of herself on Earth seemed a bit dim-witted. But perhaps it was precisely that wonderful environment that allowed her to be a happy little fool?

For some reason, he felt a pang of reluctance. Because he knew this was the Tower of Ghosts. He knew there wouldn't be anything pleasant inside.

"I have so much to talk to you about. By the way, do you know anyone really influential around you? Tell me about them!"

Lan Xingwen Xishu felt no tension whatsoever.

Wen Xishu, on the other hand, began to observe his surroundings.

This is a closed room with only one window offering a view of the chaotic realm outside. There is also a door, but it is tightly shut.

It seems this door cannot be opened easily.

He guessed this was a place to rest, but once the door was opened, a brutal challenge awaited him.

While contemplating his current situation, Wen Xishu answered:
“I am a very powerful person. If I had to say…Leon? Albert?”

Lan Xingwenxi immediately jumped up:

"Ahhh, I know both of them! So they're pretty awesome in your world too? That's amazing! Grandpa Albert is such a legend! He's a living war legend who's been through so many wars. Even 'King of Soldiers' isn't enough to describe him. His existence makes many novels seem imaginatively barren! It's just that he's so far removed from us ordinary people."

"Leon is even more amazing, he's my favorite GOAT! Can you believe that one person can achieve a grand slam in every field, including football, basketball, track and field, cycling, and racing?! This guy definitely has a system! Major magazines say that he is the limit of humanity, a product of the Creator forgetting to lower the values!"

"By the way, can I ask you if you have a girlfriend? I have a feeling that your future girlfriend and my future girlfriend might be the same person!"

"Ah, I didn't mean we share a wife, I meant, it's the same person from another world!"

Wen Xishu discovered that parallel universes seem to follow many rules. Of course, this may just be because the world of 045 and his own world have a relatively high degree of compatibility.

He thought for a while and said:

I'm single.

Lan Xingwen Xishu held his head in his hands:
"Ah?! No!!!"

Such an exciting life, such amazing experiences, someone who can solve all sorts of bizarre problems, and still single? Could it be that being single is my destiny?

The comments on the screen had already appeared in Wen Xishu's eyes. He really thought... this Wen Xishu was hilarious.

She possesses an innocence and naivety that I lack, along with a touch of silliness, a talkative nature, and a natural trust in others.

These are all completely different from myself, and they can only be nurtured in a loving environment.

Although her bouncing around and being a bit noisy is a bit much, Wen Xishu doesn't dislike this side of herself.

But the more this is the case, the more afraid I am of what will happen next.

The door suddenly opened.

A voice echoed from the chaotic realm.

[The first challenge is about to begin; the estimated death toll is 25.]

Lan Xingwenxi's face turned pale instantly.

"What...what is it saying? Is it talking about...death?"

(End of this chapter)