Tokyo: The Player Behind the Scenes.

Chapter 120, Section 118: Escape from the Other Shore

After some time, Higashiyama Shin used the token to completely control the escape cave.

However, due to the passage of time and the destruction caused by Zhu Hai in his attempt to escape, this space is actually on the verge of collapse.

Fortunately, the token still provided him with one last option: to shrink the space and store it inside the token as a convenient storage space, which was not small, probably several tens of cubic meters.

Otherwise, this platinum reward would truly be undeserved.

With a wave of his hand, the stone tablet at the cave entrance flipped over with a click, revealing a Japanese-style five-character Chinese poem, the handwriting of which was barely legible.

Demons are numerous and cannot be eradicated; evil originates from the human heart. Decaying bones leave only life, causing only sorrow for future generations.

"It seems that the original cave master still cared about the common people, so was the word 'escape' in 'escape cave' more of a self-deprecating joke?"

There were no items left inside the cave that belonged to the original owner. The only thing that could be confirmed was the Crimson Demon-Slaying Sword, which Zhu Hai personally certified as the cave owner's item, guaranteeing with his life.

As for the Escape Cave Order, it's really impossible to confirm whether it actually existed before or was just something the game created out of thin air for the sake of rewards.

"There were no remains left in the space, so it couldn't have been eaten by the Zhu Hai. So in the end, this cave master must have come out of the mountain, but I don't know if it was voluntary or forced, or what the outcome was."

"But the name 'Escape Cave' is really awful."

So the words "Escape Cave" on the stone tablet transformed like earthworms, becoming the Ksitigarbha Palace.

I hope Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva doesn't mind.

He originally wanted to use the name Dongshan Prefecture, but considering that it might be used by players in the future, it was better not to have any connection with it.

After finishing their business, Shinichi Higashiyama, like Iwasaki, left the space and transformed into black mist.

Even if these people dig through the entire Hibiya Line now, they won't find any useful clues.

After all, the original space of resentment had collapsed, and the remaining space had been taken away by Shin Higashiyama.

It's destined to be a waste of manpower and resources.

It was almost morning when he got home. He was in such good physical condition that he could go without sleep for a few days without any problems, so he simply got up and started to greet the new day.

But to everyone's surprise, Dongshan Du rose to prominence even earlier than him.

"Brother, since a monster appeared yesterday, why isn't school still in session? For safety's sake, why don't we take a few days off?"

Higashiyama, his eyes still blurry from not having slept all night, nervously made a suggestion to Higashiyama Shin.

I'm fantasizing again.

This guy's delusional tendencies have taken hold; he must have spent the whole night imagining scenarios like encountering monsters on the subway, at school, and on his way home.

"Are you just going to run away like this? What about your 'vanilla sauce'? Are you leaving her alone at school to face the monsters?" Shin Higashiyama asked the three soul-searching questions.

Dongshan Du instantly perked up, his face hardening: "That's right! I can't escape alone—wait, brother! How do you know her nickname?" His resolute gaze turned panicked.

"Currently, there is no technology on the market to block the voice of the caller." Shin Higashiyama walked into the bathroom.

In layman's terms, it means you were talking too loudly on the phone.

However, part of Higashiyama's fantasy actually came true.

The part where classes are suspended.

Due to the sudden and unforeseen disaster, Komagome Academy will be closed for two days. All faculty and staff will undergo emergency safety training. Students are requested to study from home and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary.

Could it be that Dongshan has a unique superpower called school closure?

Hibiya Station is located in Chiyoda Ward, so if schools were to be closed, it should be schools there. The fact that even Bunkyo Ward is closing can only mean the impact is so significant that the authorities are taking it extremely seriously. Higashiyama Shin doesn't believe that in just one day, the authorities could possibly provide any targeted safety training. He suspects it's more about reassuring the public and demonstrating that they have a plan.

Anyway, Higashiyama was so happy that he was running around the room.

"Don't be too happy yet, you can't go out for the next couple of days." Higashiyama Shin glanced at his laughing and joking younger brother.

"Mmm, no, no, I want to sleep until I naturally wake up, and then play games all day!"

He left behind that message, then went back to his room to sleep without even having breakfast.

Higashiyama Shin continued preparing breakfast, simply making two sandwiches.

At seven o'clock sharp, Chiba rang the doorbell.

When Higashiyama Shin opened the door, he was surprised to find Chiba in her pajamas.

"So, you're so sore that you can't even change into your pajamas?" Higashiyama Shin asked, letting her in with a teasing tone.

He had reminded the other person not to play so aggressively when playing badminton.

Chiba glanced to the side, her voice slightly unsure: "I can do it, but I overslept today because I didn't have school, and changing clothes took up time."

Chiba's words need some interpretation.

Saying you don't have to go to school means you don't need to wear a school uniform; it's just stubbornness.

But then he confessed in a roundabout way that he was too tired yesterday and overslept, and his whole body ached. Changing clothes would take a lot of time, so in order not to be late for Higashiyama Shin's breakfast, he came in his pajamas.

As she entered the room, she saw the sandwiches on the table and visibly breathed a sigh of relief. This kind of food, which she could pick up once, eat, and put down without having to repeatedly lift and lower her arms, perfectly suited her state of mind today.

"I heard that Manager Otsuka was injured and hospitalized yesterday on a train on the Hibiya Line, where he was unconscious." After carefully sitting down, Chiba stretched out his stiff, mechanical arm and tried to distract Shin Higashiyama with conversation.

"Really? That's really unlucky."

Shin Higashiyama knew about this, and he also knew that Natsuki Otsuka knew the girl in the white dress, and that the two were probably very good friends.

After all, Nobita had followed Natsuki Otsuka, and the game system would report the player's actions to him.

There were also some scattered clues in the space, and after piecing them together, he knew the true ending of the game.

That man had no intention of saving anyone; his only goal was to escape.

The turning point is that when the man was arrested, whether intentionally or unintentionally, he threw his train ticket away.

Then, taking advantage of the opportunity, the girl in the white dress quickly picked up the ticket and successfully escaped from the escape cave.

Because the Hibiya Line merges with that space, she can barely survive after escaping by hiding in the original passageway, and she can probably even occasionally take a train ride.

So she probably saw Otsuka Natsuki carrying cherry blossom branches and wandering around the Hibiya Line every cherry blossom season over the years.

Whether Otsuka's survival was related to the girl in the white dress is unknown. At that time, his paper doll was attached to Shukai, and his perception was limited.

"I'm full, thank you for the meal."

While chatting, Chiba finished her breakfast, took small steps, and said goodbye to go home.

Since we're taking a break these two days, and "Subway" has already completed its settlement...
Let's take a look at what kind of game "Escape from the Other Shore" is.

Open the game interface.

The game's cover features a large, beard-like snake staring menacingly from the entrance of a cave overgrown with spider lilies.

(End of this chapter)