Weird Game: My Talent is a Bit Strong

Outside the prison cell.

Li Qian's lovely face was puffing up slightly at this moment.

The prison guards are inspecting the large bag she brought.

Fan Chen is, after all, a death row inmate. If Li Qian wants to visit Fan Chen in prison, she will definitely have to check the things she brings.

"Don't worry, these are all items that will be helpful to him; there are no contraband items."

Li Qian explained to the prison guard.

"Potato chips, chocolate, konjac snacks?" The prison guard pulled a bunch of snacks out of his bag.

"Eating snacks can effectively relieve tension, help you forget unpleasant feelings, and improve mental strength."

"Then what's this?" the prison guard asked, pointing to a set of equipment in the bag.

"A game console! It contains a variety of horror games, which helps players adapt to the atmosphere of eerie worlds and increase their mental resilience!"

"Why is there another USB drive? What's inside?" The prison guard took out another USB drive.

"It contains three hundred movies, all from my personal collection, which can be used to relax gamers. For example, there are..."

"Alright, you don't need to say anything more."

The prison guard, sweating slightly, stopped Li Qian from speaking and put her things away again.

"You can go in now."

Death row inmates who participate in the bizarre world, although still serving their sentences, are no longer ordinary prisoners.

Moreover, Fan Chen has also received special attention from the Special Administration Bureau.

The relevant rules don't need to be that strict.

Li Qian is a member of the Thunder Guild and enjoys special privileges granted by the Special Administration Bureau.

Since she said these things were necessary, the prison guards wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for her after confirming there was no danger.

Fan Chen, inside the cell, clearly heard the conversation outside and looked slightly surprised.

After a rustling sound, the cell door opened, and Li Qian appeared, carrying a bag.

The prison guards closed the cell door again.

"Is this your cell? Not bad."

Li Qian looked around, then turned to Fan Chen with a sweet smile, revealing adorable dimples at the corners of her mouth.

"What are you doing here?" Fan Chen asked curiously.

"I've come to visit you in prison."

Li Qian sat down on the simple sofa, opened her bag, picked up a bag of konjac snacks and handed it to Fan Chen: "Here, have some snacks."

"..."

Fan Chen's expression was strange, but he still accepted the snacks.

"Please sit down, I have a lot of things I want to ask you," Li Qian patted the seat next to her and invited her in a familiar manner.

Fan Chen hesitated for a moment before sitting down next to Li Qian.

He could smell a faint, pleasant fragrance.

This made Fan Chen feel a little uncomfortable.

Having been imprisoned for over half a year, this was the first time I'd ever been this close to a girl...

Was it really a honey trap?

But he won't give in so easily!

"What do you want to ask?" he asked, clearly Fang Chao wanted to know his secret.

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​working part-time to pay for your meals and getting into the restaurant's kitchen?" Li Qian asked excitedly.

His big eyes were full of curiosity.

Fan Chen was taken aback; this was the only question he wanted to ask.

"When I was checking the restaurant, I found that there might be clues hidden in the kitchen, so I managed to get in," Fan Chen explained. "As for working to pay for the meals, that shouldn't be hard to come up with, right?"

"How could that be? I just never expected it!" Li Qian said admiringly.

"Maybe... it's because I had this experience," Fan Chen said with a sigh.

That was during his university years. He spent all the money he had to buy his girlfriend a birthday present.

After finishing my meal at the restaurant, I realized I didn't have enough money to pay for it, so I had to go into the kitchen to wash dishes to pay for the meal.

Thinking of this, a bitter look flashed across his face.

His girlfriend, whom he once loved so much, has now forged evidence, personally sending him to the "death row"...

Then, Fan Chen's eyes turned cold again.

When he leaves prison...

"I see. I've seen your file; you're an orphan..."

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, she noticed that Fan Chen's mood was a bit off, so she quickly changed the subject:

"Let's play a game!"

"Playing horror games is very helpful for completing dungeons in eerie worlds!"

She jumped up excitedly and installed the game console she had brought onto the TV.

Sure enough, the console already contained several classic horror games.

She picked out a game that could be played by two people and handed the controller to Fan Chen.

"I didn't play games much before," Fan Chen said with a wry smile.

"It's okay, I'll teach you," Li Qian said excitedly, assuring him.

then……

Fan Chen then started playing games with Li Qian.

The game is indeed terrifying. Although they had personally experienced the bizarre world of the dungeon, they still couldn't help but scream when they encountered some exciting levels.

It must be said that this is indeed effective in relieving tension.

It wasn't until almost 10 p.m. that Li Qian stood up to say goodbye: "I'm leaving now, I'll come find you to play games again tomorrow."

Then she told the prison guards to open the door, waved to Fan Chen, and left.

"Is he really just here to play games with me and help me relax?" Fan Chen asked, puzzled.

It seems he was wrong?

After taking a shower, Fan Chen sat down in front of the computer again and picked up the USB drive that Li Qian had brought.

A hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.

He was too embarrassed to ask Li Qian directly in the afternoon, but he had clearly heard earlier that there were three hundred treasured films in there.

Looks like I'll be doing some long-neglected crafts tonight...

The computer quickly read the USB drive.

Just as Fan Chen was rubbing his hands together and opening the folder, his expression suddenly froze.

"The Ring series", "Ju-on series", "The Haunted Village"...

Fan Chen: Damn it!

……

For the next two days, Li Qian visited the prison every day.

Bring snacks and food to Fan Chen, and play games with Fan Chen.

She seemed to really just be there to help Fan Chen stabilize his condition.

Maintaining a cheerful and positive mood in the real world can enhance a player's mental strength in eerie dungeons.

Horror movies and games can also help players enhance their horror resistance and adaptability in dungeons.

Fan Chen has the talent of a Spirit Eater, so these preparations are actually unnecessary.

However, he doesn't reject these things.

During their conversation, the two talked a lot about the strange world.

But she didn't mention the Thunder Guild, nor did she investigate Fan Chen's secrets.

She did, however, reveal to Fan Chen that she was now level 17 and possessed a combat profession: police officer.

This profession is usually called "ghost cop," and it is Li Qian's specialty.

Like the Butcher, it ranks among the top combat classes.

Fan Chen: Oh, so she's the leather-clad policewoman!

Time flew by and it was the third day.

Fan Chen's second instance will begin at 10 PM tonight.

"I'll cheer you on during the live stream!" Li Qian said to Fan Chen with a wave of her little fist before leaving in the evening, full of energy.

"Yes, I'll pass smoothly," Fan Chen assured him with a smile.

night.

As it approached ten o'clock, Fan Chen washed up, lay down on the bed, and put on his gaming device.

In the past few days, Fan Chen has tried to log into the bizarre world freely with the help of the equipment, but he can only enter his personal space.

It was almost 10 o'clock.

The familiar countdown has ended.

Welcome to the eerie world! You are about to enter the eerie instance: The Midnight Killer!

Grade: E

Goal: Survive for eight hours.

Synopsis: A ruthless serial killer lurks within this old building. And you are about to move in...

Following the prompt, Fan Chen entered the instance.

He found himself standing in a somewhat dilapidated and cluttered room.

He was the only person in the room, but that didn't mean he was the only one who had entered the instance.

When players enter a dungeon, they may appear together or they may be scattered.

Just as Fan Chen was checking the room, another notification appeared in front of him.

[Note: Since the emergence of the serial killer, the residents of this old building have gradually moved out, leaving only six households still staying here.]

They all had somewhat eccentric personalities, but they all knew how to fight against the serial killer.

You are now a resident of apartment 201, building 3, Hongxing Residential Area.

Players have a specific role to play in this instance.

It is currently nighttime inside the instance.

The electric light overhead emitted a dim, yellowish glow.

The "old building" in the dungeon's name should refer to Building 3 of the Red Star Community.

The player's identity is that of a resident who has moved in here; Fan Chen is currently in room 201.

This house is essentially his "home" in the game.

Fan Chen curiously explored the house, but didn't find anything of interest.

Finally, he went to the window and looked outside.

It was all gray and gloomy outside, and you couldn't see anything.

"It seems the players' activity area this time is within this building."

"But I don't know if we can go outside..."

Fan Chen speculated in his mind.

Next, he took out an item from his inventory: the Fengdu Daily.

Inside the old room.

As Fan Chen took out the blood-stained newspaper, he saw several lines of writing gradually emerge from the bloodstains:

[After the red moon descends, the killer will appear and hunt down the nearest player!]

[Players who gain the trust of long-time residents can receive their protection when the Red Moon arrives.]

The first victim in this building was a resident of apartment 602.

Please do not linger outside room 501; it may make the lady living inside feel uncomfortable.

The community is currently in dire need of security guards. If you're interested, you can check out the guard room in the lobby on the first floor.

……

Weird World Player Forum.

Live streaming section.

After Fan Chen entered the instance, his live stream started simultaneously.

On his first attempt at the dungeon, he achieved a perfect clear. Although it didn't cause a huge sensation, it still attracted a lot of attention.

His live stream quickly attracted over a hundred viewers, all watching his every move.

Upon seeing the newspaper Fan Chen produced, they simultaneously realized that it must be the reward Fan Chen received for his perfect completion of the challenge at the Red Rose Restaurant.

"Words are appearing on the newspaper; could they be revealing hidden rules and clues for the copy?"

"If that's the case, then that's incredibly impressive!"

"No wonder it's a reward for a perfect completion!"

"The value of this strange item is probably immeasurable!"

Although the words on the newspaper in Fan Chen's hand could not be clearly seen through the live broadcast.

They might have a vague idea of ​​what kind of information it was.

Li Qian and Fang Chao were also watching Fan Chen's live stream.

Upon seeing the Fengdu Daily in Fan Chen's hand, Fang Chao's eyes revealed undisguised greed.

He was determined to get his hands on this strange item!

Inside the room of the old building.

"Is this the effect of the Fengdu Daily?"

Fan Chen's eyes lit up as he read the words on the newspaper.

In this process:

[Warning: You are under the influence of a curse!]

Spirit +4

Spirit +3

Maximum Spirit +1

Health +4

...]

The Fengdu Daily is a cursed, eerie item that can reveal some of the rules and clues of the dungeon.

Reading information consumes both stamina and health, and the consumption can be quite significant.

However, for Fan Chen, the damage from the curse turned into a positive benefit.

Fan Chen: He not only wants to get something for free, but he also wants to squeeze out even more profit!

He flipped through the newspaper, pondering the meaning of this information:

In this instance, during the Red Moon, players will only face one danger: the murderer.

The killer must be a very high-level character, a boss in the game.

There are still six long-term residents in this building, all of whom have the ability to resist the killer.

Once a player gains the approval of the ghost inhabitants, they can receive their protection.

This suggests a way for Fan Chen to pass the level: win over the ghost residents and gain their favor.

But it should just be the normal way to pass the level.

Fan Chen's goal wasn't just to survive the dungeon; he aimed for a perfect completion.

So what do I need to do to perfectly clear the dungeon?

How to eliminate the serial killer?

Does "first victim" refer to the first person killed by the serial killer?

Go back and check out room 602; there might be hidden clues about the serial killer inside.

Next, do not linger outside room 501. Room 501 is likely one of the haunted houses, and lingering outside will trigger its attack.

Interesting... He turned around and went to wander around outside 501 to see what would happen.

We might discover some hidden clues.

There is one last rule, which mentions a severe shortage of security guards.

Is this a career trial mission?

"With this newspaper, I can get a lot of information in advance."

Finally, Fan Chen thought silently.

Although it's only some of the rules and clues, it still gives him a significant advantage.

After carefully reading the information, he put away the newspaper and prepared to explore outside the room.

At this time.

Bang, bang, a strange sound suddenly came from outside the room.

It sounded like a ball bouncing.

Fan Chen immediately stopped what he was doing, turned his head slightly, and listened to the sounds coming from outside the door.

The houses here are dilapidated and poorly soundproofed, and since it was late at night, the sounds were very clear.

Combined with the current scene, it creates an indescribable sense of gloom.

Tap tap, tap tap, the soft sound of footsteps echoed outside the door again, as if someone was running.

After a while, there was another thud as the ball bounced.

There are some people playing with a ball outside.

If it were any other player, they would instinctively feel fear and be extremely cautious to avoid alerting anyone outside the door.

But Fan Chen was different: I want to see what's going on!

He immediately grabbed the doorknob and pulled the door open.

Click.

The sounds of running and bouncing balls abruptly disappeared the moment Fan Chen opened the door.

The room opens onto a corridor, which is dimly lit, making it difficult to see anything.

Fan Chen did not find anyone in the corridor.

Suddenly, thud, thud, the sound of the ball bouncing rang out again.

Each floor of this building has six units, and the staircase runs along one side of the corridor.

Fan Chen's room is 201, and the stairwell is right next to the door.

The sound of the ball bouncing came from the stairs on the left.

Fan Chen walked to the stairs.

The round ball bounced and rolled right to his feet.

Looking up, Fan Chen saw a little boy standing at the corner of the stairs above.

He looked very slovenly, with messy hair and dirty clothes.

In the dim light, his pale skin was revealed.

It was grinning, but like the waiters at the Red Rose Restaurant, its smile was stiff and eerie.

"Big brother..."

A child's voice came from above the stairs.

The child's voice was cold and emotionless.

"Could you help me pick up the ball?"