Three Towers Game

Chapter 414 Adventure in Pen Town
Wen Xishu quickly returned to the Ghost Tower Academy. Before each climb, he would briefly review his memories to see if there were any unresolved matters concerning the bunker.

Soon, Wen Xishu noticed something was wrong. He felt like he was missing some memories, and some things didn't match up these past few days.

His memory has indeed faded considerably—regarding Almi.

Almi's memory disappeared from his mind.

Even Wen Xiange didn't remember Almi anymore, only that the leader said that he seemed to have to take a break from illness for a reason that he couldn't even recall.

If Almi had no interaction with them and simply assassinated Wen Xiange, then without a doubt, Wen Xiange's death would become an unsolved mystery.

Fortunately, Almi and Wen Xishu and others had a deep interaction.

Although Wen Xishu didn't remember Almi, he and the old principal did, and they went to the capsized hut together.

Finally, when their own brains couldn't recall it, they remembered, thanks to the narration in the capsized hut, that someone had indeed talked to them about some things.

Wen Xishu also realized one thing: the next time he saw Almi, he would need to take more detailed notes.

The threat from Hunting City is considerable, but Wen Xishu has no choice. To defeat Hunting City, Almi alone is not enough; they also need to climb the tower.

He didn't delay any longer and rested for a week. When the craving for the tower came on fiercely, he had to quickly take a few breaths of the air outside the bunker to relieve the craving.

Wen Xishu activated the login device.

As always, he threw the dice that went mad.

This time, the dice of madness produced a number that he was happy to see and that he had never rolled before.

Two, two, two.

Three twos.

Three phases, three highs, coincidence, good things come in pairs, quality improves.

Wen Xishu originally planned to choose Triad and Quality Up, but he discovered that he had unlocked an achievement by using the Dice of Madness.

[So far, you have successfully rolled every single combination of three dice that match, unlocking the achievement: Hidden Leopard.]

[Hidden Leopard: Every time you roll three dice with the same number, there is a chance that the result will be: 7, 7, 7.]

[777: The ultimate prize, its effect is unknown; the answer will be revealed when this number is rolled.]

Wen Xishu found it somewhat interesting.

Indeed, he threw three ones, three threes, three fours, three fives, three sixes...

This is the first time we've seen three twos.

That concludes the process of discarding all combinations of three numbers with the same value.

But he really didn't expect that there would be three more sevens?
In slot machines, 777 means the grand prize. The description of 777 does indeed mention the grand prize.

Unfortunately, this time 777 was not triggered.

"We'll have to try it out later... The ultimate prize in the Dice of Madness? That's quite a gimmick."

Wen Xishu didn't care too much. In fact, the probability of rolling three identical numbers using the Mad Dice was actually quite high.

He has rolled the Dice of Madness a total of 24 times.

But the number of times the leopard appeared was—ten.

Now he understands; there's a hidden version among the leopard-themed items.

Since there was none this time, Wen Xishu wasn't too concerned.

This mission is on floor 66. It's the floor where Wen Xishu has experienced the greatest fluctuation so far. It's also the most difficult challenge he can face under natural selection.

After several attempts to climb the tower, he finally caught up with Xun Hui and Wenren Jing.

The rest area of ​​the Ghost Tower was bustling with noise.

The Tower of Ghosts is indeed dangerous, but the status and ability boost that comes from climbing it has made everyone accept this danger.

Who wouldn't want their wealth and status to skyrocket?
Who wouldn't want to be an elite in the bunker?
Wen Xishu appeared steadily at the top of the list, paying little attention to those around him. The Ghost Tower had now truly become a "hot attraction," and he no longer needed to worry.

Wen Xishu quickly began to examine the mission.

[Task level: 66]

[Mission Introduction: All the evil spirits, criminals, and characters from twisted fairy tales created by horror masters have gathered in a small town. A secret lies hidden within the town, but no one knows it.]

Let's call this town Pen Town for now.

Constellations and Outer Gods can only enter Pen Town through special opportunities, but once inside, don't assume you'll find the secret. After all, this town is home to the world's most notorious criminals, evil spirits, and characters from dark tales, all eager to warmly welcome outsiders.

So far, the secret hasn't been discovered. Can you find it? We don't hold out much hope; you just need to think about—how to survive.

[Based on the guide's assessment: The probability of survival in this instance is 0.44 per thousand.]

[A message from the Tower of Horrors guide: Take my advice, activate the forced departure service. This place is practically part of the horror story universe; you definitely won't want to stay there long. The good news is, you might encounter challengers from the other three tower battlefields. After all, there are quite a few people hoping to uncover the secrets of that town.]

Ok?
Wen Xishu has never cared about the probability of survival. There's no safe place in the Ghost Tower.

What he found strange was that the terms "constellation" and "outer gods," especially "outer gods," started appearing directly in the mission descriptions.

"It seems that after experiencing the Hundredfold Realm, my performance in the battle between the Outer God and the Three Tower Gods led to the victory of the Three Tower Gods?"

"Now, the term 'Outer God' can appear frequently, at least for me."

"Furthermore, the Tower of Ghosts should be a world of obsession..."

"Last time, the Hundred Self Realms didn't have a Desire Tower version. Could it be that this time, the Pen Town also doesn't have a Desire Tower version?"

Wen Xishu had a reason for guessing this.

The guide's message mentioned that you might encounter challengers from other three-tower battlefields.

Logically speaking, challengers in the Three Towers Battlefield should be challenging the Tower of Desire, which is the real world. How could they possibly challenge the Tower of Obsession, the world of illusion?
Wen Xishu didn't quite understand.

The guide didn't explain it clearly either.

"Next time, I absolutely must make them extend the comments to over 300 characters. They're just trying to fool me. Thumbs down!"

In the end, Wen Xishu activated the forced departure service from the tower.

[Activating the forced departure service will prevent this mission from achieving the highest rating, and the overall rating will be lowered.]

No big deal, Wen Xishu doesn't care. Rewards can be improved through quality upgrades, and ratings are just ratings. Although ratings are restricted, they won't restrict one's actual performance in the Tower of Ghosts.

"Find that secret."

It now appears that the Three Towers world still holds many secrets, some of which are unknown even to the constellations and the Outer Gods.

It's like two forces clashing in a vast open world. Defeating your opponent is important, but exploring the world itself is also quite meaningful.

Wen Xishu launched the login device.

……

……

Suddenly, light appeared in the dark room.

It was a pile of rotten wood that was suddenly ignited by a mysterious force.

After experiencing a familiar swaying sensation, Wen Xishu opened his eyes.

You're awake. You're a little confused about your situation, and you're trying to look around, but you'd better look at the rules first. Yes, I am the rules.

A voice appeared in Wen Xishu's mind. Interestingly, the surroundings were completely still during the appearance of this voice.

Two or three seconds after the sound stopped, the campfire began to flicker again.

Only then did the people around him regain their sense of breathing.

Yes, just as the guide said, he wasn't the only one preparing to challenge this town and search for its secrets.

Although it's inside the Tower of Devils, there are "mercenaries" from the other three tower battlefields.

[You seem very confident in your observation skills, or you think you can multitask—whatever. But how would you know you have 0 points if I didn't tell you?]

[If your score is less than 30 points on the second day, you will be targeted by the 'Unknown'. Trust me, you definitely don't want to be targeted by the 'Unknown'. Have you ever played Resident Evil? The Tyrant, dressed in a suit and carrying a briefcase, calmly chases after you. Unless you use a cheat code, you can't escape its pursuit.]

But in this game, you don't have a cheat code.

It seems everyone received the audio intelligence in their minds.

At this point, everyone also unlocked a new rule—

[Unlocked Rule 1: Town monsters cannot be killed. Don't be too confident in your basic fighting skills.]

Wen Xishu frowned slightly.

He now possesses three phases, and Tang Rui helped him raise his level in the Tower of Slaughter, so it's fair to say that Wen Xishu's current combat capabilities are quite formidable. He truly doesn't care about ordinary ghost stories, evil spirits, or criminals—these are minor characters.

But it seems that the most disgusting aspect of the Tower of Horrors is affecting everyone.

rule.

Once rules are in place, numerical values ​​sometimes lose their meaning.

[Very good, you're finally starting to realize that the game seems much harder than you thought, and you're also starting to realize that perhaps you need to listen to the rules more carefully.]

[Unlocking Rule Two: Campfires offer temporary safety; once you see one, you can rest there for a short while. But remember, only a short while.]

[Unlock current rule three: Do not ignore the voice in your head; it is key to your survival. Although previous challengers believed the owner of the voice was the final boss, they all had their own ideas. They were independent, but they died swiftly.]

Every time the voice in my mind appears, everything around me goes still.

Wen Xishu immediately had an idea.

"This might be... an unconventional text adventure game. The game pauses when the voice in my head appears. I need to react quickly at this point."

[Alright, the sound will appear at the appropriate time. Your response to the sound will affect your score. A score above sixty will grant you the ability to purchase some items, while a score below thirty—as mentioned before—will grant you more. Now, you can get to know each other. Good luck, nth wave of challengers!]

The sound disappeared.

Wen Xishu looked around. Including himself, there were six people in total.

The first person should be from Longxia, but he looks like he's from the Western Regions. He carries a gun, is quite tall, has a single horn on his forehead, and has one eye gouged out. He doesn't wear an eye patch, but instead exposes the broken veins and flesh in his eye socket.

"In any case, we've all arrived at a place. Next, we'll find that secret together. There are many monsters in the town, so we can help each other until we find the secret. What do you all think? Oh, my name is Desert."

"My hand-to-hand combat skills are pretty good, and my marksmanship is also decent."

Da Mo's attitude was very calm.

The second person to speak was a woman, but you could hardly see any feminine characteristics in her.

Because she looked even taller and more imposing than the desert, with two specially made silver greatswords behind her.

She even shaved her head, making her look like she was from Xiong Su's side.

"If you want to cooperate, at least tell me where you're from. My name is Martina, and I'm from the Sky Dome Group. As for my strengths, you should all be able to tell."

Wen Xishu's heart stirred slightly.

Project Sky Dome? Wasn't that project a failure?

The desert said:

“I come from the underground fortress. If you come from the heavens, you should know that.”

Martina nodded.

The third person to speak was finally about as tall as Wen Xishu; he was a man with curly hair holding a flute.
“Madam, you look quite imposing, I like it. My name is Hamlant, and I come from… Hunter City. My ability is to control the sound of flutes.”

Wenxi Tree is the fourth.

Wen Xishu thought for a moment and said:
"My name is Wen Xishu, and I come from Fengcheng."

These words drew the attention of others.

"Wind City? That place with so many red houses that it dyes half the sky red? Are you telling me there are humans in Wind City?" Hamlant looked at Wen Xishu in disbelief.

The desert, however, takes this for granted.

Wen Xishu was surprised instead.

The timeline... isn't right?

This is the Tower of Ghosts. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the battlefield of the Three Towers yet. So why is Wind City so famous at this time?
Could it be that the timeline of this town is actually the timeline of the Three Towers Battlefield?

Or is the town a special place, and these people are beings from the Three Towers Battlefield timeline who were simply captured by the town?
Wen Xishu nodded:

“There are indeed humans in there, which is not surprising. Just like in your Hunting City, there are also peculiar entities like merchant guilds. In fact, our Wind City is the same, with corresponding forces.”

Hamlant was somewhat surprised that people from outside the city knew about the Merchant Guild.

The fifth speaker had red hair, and it was impossible to tell what nationality he was. He was quite handsome and shirtless.

This is also the person Wen Xishu cares about most.

Because this person bears the mark of the Lionheart.

“My name is Reed, and I come from Lion City. My ability is to control fire.”

Reed snapped his fingers, and the campfire burned even brighter.

Wen Xishu silently noted down this information: Lion City? Leon's headquarters?
The sixth was a man wearing shackles, with long hair and a foul odor.

“My name is Sheen, and I come from… New Testament Prison. I’m sorry, I’m powerless, and I even have some trouble moving around.”

The introduction is over.

The six of them got to know each other briefly.

The harrowing journey through Bizhen began at this time.

You briefly introduced yourselves to each other, and soon the campfire began to flicker. This meant that if you didn't move on to the next campfire, you would likely be devoured by the monsters that followed.

The sound ends, and the time freeze ends.

Just then, a knock came from the dimly lit outside door.

"They're coming soon, hmph. Are you going to seek refuge at my house?"

"They're coming soon, huff and puff. Are you going to take refuge at my house?"

"They're coming soon, huff huff huff. Are you going to my house for refuge?"

Three different voices, all accompanied by grunts like pigs, were inviting Wen Xishu and the other six people in the house to seek refuge.

Make your choice, don't refuse, choose the pig you believe can help you, and avoid the unknown.

[Should we choose the first, second, or third child?]

"Which one to choose? There's absolutely no clue..." Da Mo couldn't help but curse.

Hamlant, from the hunting city, confidently began to play his flute at that moment.

The flute music was melodious, with a familiar curry flavor, like a snake keeper using a flute to control snakes.

Tell me, whose house is able to—

Hamlant clearly intended to use mind control to get the correct answer.

But just as he was brimming with confidence, believing he could control the creature outside the door to answer the question...

boom!
Hamlant's head exploded.

He transformed into Louis XVI and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Make your choice.

The voice was much shorter and harsher, carrying an irresistible chill.

Wen Xishu suddenly remembered.

[Unlock current rule three: Do not ignore the voice in your head; it is key to your survival. Although previous challengers believed the owner of the voice was the final boss, they all had their own ideas. They were independent, but they died swiftly.]

Clearly, Hamlant was trying to think independently and solve problems using his own methods.

but……

As always, he died swiftly.

Wen Xishu said:
"Let's go, let's head to the third pig's house."

"Why?" asked Martina.

Wen Xishu said:
"The rules state that all the evil spirits, criminals, and various characters from twisted fairy tales created by horror masters have gathered in one small town."

"I don't know if I made the right choice. To be honest, I might have made the wrong choice."

"As for the basis of the judgment, I'm thinking of a fairy tale from my childhood, the Three Little Pigs."

After explaining, Wen Xishu made a decisive choice:

"I choose the third one."

The third brother's house is really sturdy, but what might be inside such a sturdy house? Good luck.

(End of this chapter)