Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

The three objects of obsession were seized by some unseen force and moved to the side of the little river tree, where they were swallowed up by the shadow on the table.

Immediately afterwards, a document was presented to the three of them.

[Red Nut Gray Hole Dungeon Information:]

【I. Customs Clearance Methods】

[Play as a tourist and guide, enter from the entrance area, and follow the order of entrance - gentle slope - plain - large square - plain - stone forest road - entrance to walk through the entire Red Nut Gray Cave. You can then leave this instance normally. The shortest record for completion is 2 hours and 25 minutes.]

[Note: Do not approach the giant slide. You are playing a tourist who will only move within the sightseeing area. You are acting as a regular tourist without an adventure pass, and you have no interest in attractions like the giant slide that are not open to the general public.]

[Note 2: Do not look at any maps inside the cave, especially the complete map of Red Nut Grotto, which is not in the tourist area.]

[Note 3: Ignore anyone who asks you for help or wants you to go to the big slide.]

[Note 4: Ignore anyone who approaches you asking for directions. If you are blocked from leaving, ask the person asking for directions to find the staff at the entrance.]

[Note 5: Do not discuss any content involving words such as "crowded," "narrow," or "claustrophobic" within the instance. It is best to remain quiet and enjoy the sightseeing throughout. You know you are not really here for sightseeing, so don't overthink it.]

[Note 6: The tour guide can directly reprimand anyone who obstructs their work, stating "Don't disturb my work," and may use violence if necessary.]

[Note 7: It is best if the tour guide can provide introductions and explanations for each section of the scenic area. A Red Nut Grotto tourist brochure filled out by players who have completed the game will be attached at the end of this document for your reference.]

[Note 8: If you encounter people dressed in military uniforms during your visit, please immediately avoid them and do not make contact.]

[Note 9: If you encounter someone wearing a yellow uniform during your visit, please immediately avoid them and move away from their area as quickly as possible.]

[Note 10: If you encounter a large tour group during your visit, players who can avoid it should do so as quickly as possible, and avoid the area where the other group is located. After confirming that you have avoided the other group, select a second player to act as the tour guide.]

[Note 11: If you manage to leave this instance alive after finding out what's behind the giant slide, do not return.]

【II. Map of the Red Nut Gray Hole】

[Part Three: A Travel Guide to the Red Nut and Gray Hole Based on Player Recollections]

Welcome to Red Nut Grotto, an ancient hydrothermal cave millions of years old. Here, the climate is mild year-round, with warm winters and cool summers, and it features a variety of unique geological formations dating back to ancient times. This guide will lead you through the cave's various attractions, and we hope you have a wonderful experience.

【1. Entrance】

The entrance to the Red Nut Grotto has been renovated and modified several times. Now, you can enter the cave via a specially built staircase. Please note that the staircase is steep, and please do not play or run around at the entrance to avoid slipping and falling.

After entering Red Nut Grotto from the entrance, you will arrive at a cave landscape with multiple natural layers. From here, you will officially enter Red Nut Grotto. Please note that you should not climb over the railings or go into the area behind the cordon, as this is an undeveloped tourist area. The park will not be responsible for any dangers caused by venturing there.

2. Gentle slope

When you start from the entrance and reach the fork in the road, you will see two different paths. If you choose the right path, you will arrive at the "gentle slope" area of ​​the Red Nut Grotto.

This is a tunnel approximately 120 meters long. The tunnel is quite high overall, with the lowest point being 220cm high, so taller visitors don't need to worry about their foreheads.

The terrain here is undulating, and you will constantly experience ups and downs. But don't worry, most of the slopes are very gentle, and we have built various handrails and seats so you can walk slowly and appreciate this naturally formed cave passage.

[Additionally, please note that although most of the slope is relatively gentle, there is a crack in the middle of this tunnel. This crack is over 300 meters deep. Please do not climb over the railings. If you are trapped in this crack after signing the waiver, you will be responsible for seeking rescue at your own expense and will also be liable for any damages incurred by this tourist area.]

3. Stone Forest Road

At the fork in the road at the entrance, if you choose to go down the left path, you will arrive at the "Stone Forest Road" area of ​​the Red Nut Grotto.

This path is approximately 150 meters long and is quite narrow and low. Many sections contain low stalagmite formations. Taller and heavier travelers are advised to exercise caution when traversing this section.

The Stone Forest Path is a gently sloping path rich in stalagmite and stalactite formations, resembling a forest sculpted by rocks, full of unique natural beauty. We have set up several viewing platforms along this path for you to take photos; please be mindful not to climb over the railings or damage the stalagmite formations.

4. Plains

[After exiting the gentle slope or the rocky path, you will arrive at the "plains" area of ​​the Red Nut Grotto.]

This is the largest area inside the Red Nut Grotto, a naturally formed rock cavity. It is said that 300,000 years ago, this place was completely submerged by water. You can see many unique cave formations here, and we believe you will have a wonderful experience.

We have also set up some simple benches and stone stools here for your convenience. Please also refrain from littering, as cleaning the cave is very laborious, and we hope you can understand the hard work of our staff.

5. Large Square

Continuing forward from the plains, you will reach the last area of ​​the Red Nut Grotto tourist area, namely the "Great Plaza" area.

This area is a slightly undulating flat area with several large stone pillars, making it a great place to rest and explore. Water from the lake seeps down to the edge of the plaza; please do not drink from it.

Although this area is deep within the Red Nut Grotto, the cave's structure often results in a cool breeze, making the temperature extremely pleasant. If you are visiting the cave in winter, please dress warmly before venturing deeper into this area.

[IV. Detailed Records of Players Who Have Completed the Game]

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The materials contain quite a lot of information. In addition to the basic information summarized at the beginning, there are also tips and experiences left by players who have completed the game.

If Gao Hai had to describe this document, he could only say that it felt like experiencing a beginner's tutorial level that taught you the process step by step. Especially when he thought about his terrible experience in the first dungeon, Shirakawa Apartment, he even felt like he was about to burst into tears.

So this is what a Twilight-level dungeon feels like?

So this is what it feels like to have reliable veteran players providing assistance?

"This information was obtained at the cost of players' lives, so I hope you will cherish it. The Market will remember your friendly attitude. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can come to me for consultation. I have high hopes for your future."

With that, the little river tree stood up and left, bidding farewell to everyone.

"Well then, it's time for us to go. Let's cherish this relaxing experience and keep living."

Aoyama Nanami and Goto Ichiri also left quickly, cheering on Takami and the other two before they left.

"Is it an easy experience?"

Gao Hai muttered to himself, not saying the rest of his sentence in order not to make a promise.

As long as the dungeon is not fixed, the difficulty will not change, and it will still be a simple task with basically no difficulty.

As long as this instance... is not [fixed], and does not reveal a core obsession...

Amidst the clicking of cameras, Maki and Kaguya had photographed every page of the documents. Takami, frowning with slight unease, was responsible for taking the documents back. Now, before the mission began, the three of them would prepare for this easy-to-access dungeon.

At least that's what Princess Maki herself thinks right now.

She still thought so until she saw Kaguya call out to Takami, who was about to leave.

"Gao Jun, are you busy today? If not, could you come with me somewhere this afternoon?"

Maki didn't think much of it until Kaguya, who had almost never invited anyone, stopped Takami and proposed a joint action.

"Huh? What are you saying, Grandma?"

"Oh, is there something you need from me?"

Maki's voice rang out even slightly before Takami's. Before Takami could turn around to ask Kaguya, the girl quickly stepped in front of him, looking at Kaguya with a wary expression like a kitten.

Interlude 1-19: Kaguya-sama's Secret Consultation Time

Gao Hai felt slightly embarrassed.

Faced with the two girls confronting each other, he almost instinctively wanted to say something like, "Don't fight, what are the benefits of Jin Ke La?"

Kaguya has always been quite cold towards me, so why is she suddenly looking for me alone now?

"I just have some private matters to discuss with Gao Jun. Or is it that you feel uneasy because I'm getting too close to your boyfriend, or that you feel like I might steal him away? If you're that insecure, then I won't discuss this with him."

While Takahashi was still pondering, Kaguya, facing Maki's wary attitude, simply said this expressionlessly.

"Who, who said he's my boyfriend? I'm just worried he'll be fooled by you or something. And wait a minute, when did you start calling him Gao Jun?"

The girl, provoked by Kaguya's deliberately emphasized keywords, blushed almost immediately, waving her little hands and shouting loudly.

"Oh my, you think I would lie to Taka-kun? The eldest daughter of the prestigious Shijou family, how could you have such a childish idea? As a member of the team, what would be the point of me lying to Taka-kun? Besides, a simple nickname can elicit such a reaction from you, how cute."

Kaguya smiled, her words carrying a hint of mockery.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on here? Are you guys staging some kind of light novel show?"

Sensing something was wrong, Takahashi interrupted, but it was clear his reaction was too late; Kaguya's provocation had already completely ignited Maki's fury.

"I don't care what you want to say! Hmph, whatever you two want, say whatever you want!"

Gritting her teeth, Zhenfei stomped her foot, then turned and ran away. Seeing that Gao Hai was about to follow her, she gave him a warning glare.

Kaguya's words clearly provoked Maki to some extent, making the girl anxious. However, even so, Takami did not intend to stand there helplessly like a typical Japanese protagonist, but instead planned to continue following Maki.

Then Kaguya grabbed Takami from behind and pinned him down like a vise. If she didn't use all her strength, Takami really wouldn't be able to break free. As a result, he was a step too late and Maki escaped and disappeared.

"Can't you just speak normally? Why do you have to do this?"

When Takahashi reached the corridor, he could no longer find Maki, so he could only turn back to Kaguya helplessly.

"This is actually better, as it makes her more aware of her possessiveness towards you."

Kaguya's expression remained unchanged as she spoke, seemingly unconcerned. Judging from her demeanor, Gao Hai even suspected that she was somewhat enjoying herself.

"So what exactly is it that makes it necessary for us to discuss the matter privately, rather than by phone or anything, with the Zhenfei being driven away?"

I went back to my room and closed the door.

As Gao Hai spoke, he pulled out a chair and sat down, then looked directly at Kaguya and asked her a straightforward question.

At this moment, with the departure of Kawaki and Aoyama Nanami's group and Maki's escape, only Takami and Kaguya remained in the house; there was no third party present.

“Before I left for this place, you suggested that I take action on my family. I’d like to know why you brought this up.”

Kaguya, who pulled out a chair and sat down directly opposite Takami, didn't beat around the bush and immediately asked the question she wanted to ask.

Are you actually agonizing over this issue?

Kaguya's words made Takahashi immediately realize that the girl had probably been struggling with this matter ever since he mentioned it on the phone that morning, but she had temporarily suppressed her thoughts because there were more important matters to attend to.

"I just think your family situation is really troublesome."

After learning the other party's purpose in keeping him there, Gao Hai relaxed and answered casually.

"trouble?"

Kaguya's brows gradually furrowed.

"To me, you are a person with strong initiative and decisiveness. With you as a teammate, I can feel much more at ease and at ease. However, because of the inexplicable control your family exerts, you are unable to participate in many things. Whether it was investigating the player market or the attack on Zhenfei, you were unable to participate personally. All I see in these things is trouble, so I couldn't help but interrupt."

Gao Hai crossed his legs, quite bluntly stating his thoughts.

"...Even so, to directly propose threatening my brothers, your thinking is really quite unusual, making me wonder who you really are."

After a long silence, Kaguya slowly spoke, staring blankly at Takahashi.

Her words sounded somewhat uncomfortable.

However, Gao Hai realized from that word "suspicion" that the girl's attitude at this moment was actually softening, to the point that she openly showed her "suspicion" instead of secretly sending people to investigate and follow her as before.