When I was in a world of unconventional rules and taboos

It was accompanied by a muffled groan, whether it was from pain or relief.

A grotesque figure, its upper body skinned and eyes gouged out, finally breathed its last.

Lin Mu never dreamed that the docile sheep would suddenly turn into a vicious wolf.

"A game of fighting beasts? Humanity? Bestiality?"

"Treasure hidden in the monster's lair..."

"A killing game, a special treasure, a dungeon master..."

Inuno-kun stared silently at the bloody corpse before him, his blood-stained face displaying a complex mix of emotions. He unconsciously tightened his grip on the butcher's knife, his wildly pounding heart a testament to his turbulent state of mind.

The seemingly bizarre corpse in front of you is actually a living human being.

Previously, when he infiltrated a monster's lair, he unexpectedly discovered "Lin Mu," who was also disguised as a monster.

Rule Seven: While exploring the maze, you may encounter some "fellow travelers," but do not easily trust them, and never reveal your identity.

According to Rule Seven, Inuno should have been wary of the other party's presence, but he did the opposite, secretly revealing his "human" identity, which attracted the attention of Lin Mu, who was also human, and he took the initiative to suggest leaving the monster's lair to exchange information.

Lin Mu could tell at a glance that Inuno-kun was a newbie who didn't know anything and was just pretending to be a veteran in order to trick people out of information. Naturally, he sneered but agreed with enthusiasm.

He also happened to have a new plan and needed a scapegoat.

So, the two, harboring ulterior motives, left the monster's lair and went to a secluded corner.

Then, just as Lin Mu had thought of what to say to fool him and was about to speak...

Inuno-kun suddenly ripped off his disguise and attacked, plunging a knife into his opponent's spine, instantly crippling him...

What followed was a brutal and inhumane interrogation...

Inuno-kun was well aware of his own abilities. In the last dungeon, he didn't get a very high rating, but he did get a potion that improved his physical attributes to a certain extent, which slightly enhanced his physical attributes.

However, being in a ghost story instance without ghost story items for protection ultimately makes one feel unsafe.

To survive and to achieve a high star rating, he had to resort to any means necessary.

Although Rule Seven clearly indicates the danger of other "kindred spirits," Inuno-kun sees other meanings in it: along with danger, there must also be corresponding opportunities.

Sure enough, he made the right bet!

Through deception and ambush, they directly crippled Lin Mu's mobility and obtained information about the maze through torture.

More importantly, he also received an incredible piece of news.

"A special legendary item is hidden inside the monster's lair. The reason Lin Mu cooperated with me was to trick me into being bait to distract the monsters..."

The legendary item, which had always been a reward for high-star completion of the game, has unexpectedly appeared before my eyes.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Inuno-kun was naturally unwilling to let it go easily.

His gaze was fixed on the bloody corpse before him, a hint of bestial green light gradually emanating from it.

......

Having drunk the "invisibility potion," Aleph infiltrated the monster camp, cautiously moving among the surrounding monsters like an assassin dancing on a knife's edge, always at risk of being discovered.

However, whether it was good luck or not, he managed to pass through the monster-guarded camp and sneak into the deepest part.

During this time, he also discovered several "humans" disguised as monsters, and from their surreptitious conversations, he learned a lot about the maze.

And what is this group's target: a strange artifact with special abilities?!

It has to be said, Aleph was tempted!

After using the one-time-use ghost story item, the Invisibility Potion, he lost a powerful trump card.

Only one other supernatural item remained: the "Boots of Swiftness," a support item that had almost no offensive capabilities and simply increased speed.

At this moment, he desperately needs a powerful and deadly artifact to protect himself.

Furthermore, having already learned about the journey to the next labyrinth space, his resolve was further strengthened.

......

Hahaha, hahaha.

A deep, maniacal laugh emanated from Aaron's twisted, grotesque face. At this moment, a large hole had been pierced through his chest, and the powerful regenerative abilities brought by "Demonization" and "Clown Potion" were constantly sustaining his life force.

The surrounding land had long been covered by the aftermath of the great battle, turning into a black, scorched wasteland.

Not far away, the python-dragon demon's body, torn in two, was carelessly thrown on the ground, its foul-smelling black blood sprayed indiscriminately.

In this great battle, he ultimately killed the python-dragon demon at the cost of severe injuries.

However, at this moment, he was also on the verge of exhaustion.

As the "demon mask" was removed, Aaron, who had shrunk drastically to the appearance of an ordinary person, staggered and collapsed, falling into a coma.

The "Ginseng Doll," who had been watching from afar, looked at Aaron lying on the ground with a complicated expression, seemingly lost in thought.

"What an idiot."

The ginseng doll wearing a red bib mumbled something, then waved its little hand. Suddenly, the head of the python-dragon demon not far away split open, and a dim bead floated out.

The ginseng doll looked at the "bead" in front of it, then at Aaron at its feet, and stuffed the "bead" into his pocket.

Immediately, he grabbed Aaron's foot and ran wildly in a certain direction until they arrived at a clear spring deep in the canyon.

Right next to the spring is a "maze gate" with intricate patterns.

Looking at the unconscious "Aaron" at his feet, the ginseng doll's face showed a hint of struggle. In the end, he sighed, broke off one of his little fingers, turned it into a tentacle that exuded a strong medicinal fragrance, and threw it into the spring.

"You're getting off easy, you idiot!"

With that, the ginseng doll kicked Aaron down and then disappeared from the ground.

After being kicked into the spring, Aaron sank slowly to the bottom, the surrounding spring water, brimming with life force, constantly repairing his body.

However, when the ginseng doll called him a "fool," he suddenly opened his eyes when the spring was mentioned. He showed no signs of having just fainted and stared intently at the ginseng doll's disappearing figure.

How could someone who has survived several ghost story instances be a fool?!

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