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"Hint: Your servant Cindy has consumed 1 inspiration and turned into an emergency item: Psychic Tank."
…
"Psychic Tank: Cindy starts to attack automatically"
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"Your servants killed three snow women."
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"History: Your energy has been slightly boosted"
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"Present life: Your spleen's metabolic rate has been slightly improved."
…
boom!
boom!
boom!
On the snowy mountain slopes where few people go.
The psychic tank vented its fire unscrupulously!
As if venting his own anger!
Under that crazy artillery fire.
The snow girls suffered one after another.
And the edge of the battlefield.
As an outsider, Roger couldn't help but show a look of surprise.
Cindy actually learned "Auto Attack"!
This was something he didn't expect!
He originally wanted to ride on Cindy to show off...
Unexpectedly.
He became the unnecessary one.
Looking at Cindy so fiercely.
Roger couldn't help feeling guilty.
To be honest.
He was really afraid that Cindy would deliberately miss the target...
Roger wasn't sure if his five-star healthy body could withstand a single shot from the tank.
That's why.
He could only watch from afar as Cindy defeated the Snow Girl.
The words he wanted to say from the beginning were stuck in his throat!
Until the smoke clears.
After all the snow girls died.
Roger then ran over with big strides.
Cindy seemed to sense something, and the barrel of the tank tilted slightly——
Roger always had the illusion that this thing was facing him.
Fortunately, Cindy's tone was still quite respectful.
There is no trace of the arrogant look of a young man who has achieved success:
"Owner……"
"You seemed to have something to say to me just now?"
Roger nodded:
"Indeed."
"But it's no longer necessary now."
Cindy asked curiously:
"What on earth are you talking about?"
Roger explained:
"Firing directly on a snow slope like this would make too much noise and might trigger an avalanche... I originally wanted you to drive them down the mountain before we start..."
Cindy wondered:
“So that’s how it is…”
"Then why is it no longer necessary now?"
Roger pointed his hand toward the mountain:
"Because there's already an avalanche!"
"Can you please open a hole and let me in?"
“Help…my life!”
Puff puff puff!
Avalanches in the spiritual world come much faster than those in the material world.
While talking.
The two were buried alive.
…
A few minutes later.
Roger climbed out of the snow with difficulty.
He spat out several mouthfuls of snow water.
The soap essence around the waist was now as quiet as a good baby, without any of the explosive momentum it had just had.
Roger didn't mean to blame it.
After all, at the critical moment, Cindy still opened a hole for him to get in.
Otherwise, he might not be so relaxed now.
After crawling out of the snow.
Roger's first move was to run away!
Continue hunting the Snow Girl?
joke!
This is Lord Frost’s territory!
Roger has confirmed that the Snow Girl is a member of the Frost Lord's family.
It would be unwise to stay here any longer.
not to mention.
The clues in the Snow Girl Camp are full.
Roger's biggest purpose of this trip has been achieved.
In the process of collecting information.
He also got two pieces of spiritual dust.
This wave has made a lot of money.
If not now, when?
…
After a moment.
Roger returned to the amusement park safely.
He looked around.
The clown colleagues are still working diligently to make people laugh and scare people.
It looks like the game is still going on.
I just don't know which group it is.
"After the Snow Girl comes the Joker."
"I remember the Clown House is in this direction..."
Between thoughts.
Roger dragged the chainsaw forward with an awkward smile.
From beginning to end.
No one could find anything abnormal about him - in fact, Roger was just looking for clues with a try-it-out attitude.
When I was breaking through the level before.
It is difficult to operate because it is attracting so much attention.
And now.
It's someone else's turn to pass the level.
He has room to maneuver.
It just so happens that he has the "Second Form: Demonic Clown".
After the transformation, it looks exactly like a real demon clown.
Coupled with Roger's superb acting skills.
No one will notice.
There was originally a barrier at the edge of the playground.
But Roger turned on invisibility and teleported in with other players.
This scene happened almost right under Medog's nose.
But the old man still didn't notice.
This shows how pitifully weak he is here.
Watching Motuo frantically searching for "Roger" in the crowd.
Roger thought he was quite pitiful.
What a pity.
Not every poor person deserves sympathy.
Since Medog is the official host here.
Then he has to take some responsibility for this cult in the name of the game!
Roger sneaked into the playground today.
The purpose is to collect all relevant clues.
In order to gain more initiative!
Just think of this.
He couldn't help but speed up his pace slightly.
Very quickly.
He found the door that he had bombarded three times last time.
I don’t know if it’s an illusion.
Roger entered the door.
I always feel that the door is a lot looser than the last time I drove a tank into it.
…
"Hint: You have come to the clown's house"
…
"For the record: You begin your trek through the Clown House.
You have found yourself among a group of evil clowns.
You start laughing wildly.
…
Abilities: The Joker Virus is in effect!
…
You made them laugh to death."
…
"You have made 36 evil clowns laugh to death. The sin mark has been maxed out. You have obtained a small amount of fragments of the spirit world dust."
…
"You have achieved a new milestone: Laughing to death"
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"I'm dying of laughter: You don't understand the joy of clowns"
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"Corresponding title: Extreme joy leads to sorrow (your smile becomes more contagious +40%)"
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"It is true that excessive joy leads to sorrow...hahaha..."
In a big tent like a circus theater.
Strange laughter could be heard from time to time.
Center stage.
Roger was rubbing his face and stomach vigorously.
Just now when I was testing the "Joker Virus".
Because I work too hard.
I almost lost myself.
This made him very scared.
“Hahaha…laughter is indeed magical. I won’t be addicted, will I?…haha…probably not…haha…”
Walk off the stage.
Roger tried hard to suppress his desire to laugh while searching for relevant clues.
Different from the Snow Girl Camp.
The clown shelter is made up of a large area of ​​very compact tents.
There are a large number of evil clowns living here.
Roger's laughter just now certainly killed all the clowns nearby.
But there's no guarantee that someone nearby will take over after a while.
He needs to move faster.
Fortunately, he already had some clues related to the Joker.
Roger moved quickly between the tents.
Under the guidance of Big Brother 7 Inspiration.
He quickly found the items that came with clues.
Those fragments of information were quickly transformed into text and integrated into Roger's mind.
After a short tidying up.
Roger learned the following information:
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"1. The Demon Clown was once a member of the Furnace Master's clan.
They later betrayed the Master of the Furnace and are suspected of joining the Ancient One, Vilan.
But this kind of dependence may not be sincere.
Some details Roger collected indicate.
Nowadays.
The devil clown in the house returned to the embrace of faith of the furnace master.
Maybe this thing is the Infernal Affairs that the furnace owner played back then.
The target is of course the Ancient One Veran.
…
"2. The clown and the snow girl both serve their respective inn owners in the form of totem sacrifice.
It is said that this is because "the gods are in a high place and cannot commit themselves to other matters."
As for how high and far away these stack owners live.
Not clearly stated in the known information.
But in order to solve the problem that the stack owner cannot come down to earth.
They established churches in the material world and controlled the number of psychics;
And in the spiritual world.
They support their clans and followers to fight against each other.
or against other forces
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"3. A book called "The Spirit World in Nuts" mentioned that -
The shape of the spirit world is not simply a cliff.
There is something else going on inside.
The wilderness or plateau that the psychics explore through the Star Gate is only the surface of that universe.
There is a treasure deep within it.
That was the treasure that the inn owners fought desperately for.
To get it.
The stack owners banded together to frantically mine the Cliff of the Spirit World.
This move brought about a lot of trouble.
It also gave ordinary people many opportunities.
…
The second half of the book was cut.
Its author is probably a 'named one' or 'ancient one' from the clown's house.
Roger was found in a very hidden secret door in the home.
If it weren’t for Cindy’s superb inspiration.
Ordinary people would never find that location!
To be honest.
These fantastic contents made Roger even more fascinated by the spiritual world.
He couldn't wait to continue exploring.
But the madly beating inspiration reminded him that it was no longer advisable to stay here for long.
Even though the furnace master cannot come.
But before actually deciding to turn the table.
It is not a wise move to fall out with a stack master-level figure.
So after a moment.
Roger left the house just before the other clowns surrounded him.
…
Return to the playground.
Roger originally wanted to take advantage of the situation and leave with a winner.
But who would have thought.
These contestants are really lame.
He waited for three groups in a row.
The result is always a total annihilation!
“I don’t know how many groups of people are out there.”
"I won't be able to get out, will I?"
Think of this.
A certain dedicated clown was so scared that even the chainsaw was no longer useful!
Fortunately, Roger's worries were unnecessary after all.
Around noon.
A group of tough guys came outside.
One of them, a middle-aged man wearing a purple robe and with a deep voice, caught Roger's attention.
His combat power is at least above 4 stars.
The Joker and the Snow Girl posed no threat to him at all.
And this team of strong men includes more than just the man in purple.
Roger discovered.
Among them was a country girl wearing a simple long dress and a ponytail.
Her fighting ability is not high.
But Cindy secretly told Roger.
This chick's inspiration is at least 6 stars!
It's time.
Roger finally felt a hint of challenge.
This is the strength of a strong man who is prepared for the inheritance of the ancients!
Not surprising.
The group escaped unscathed.
As they left through the portal.
Roger went invisible and got a ride.
I don’t know if it was his illusion.
When transmitting.
The man in purple suddenly touched Roger.
And the girl with a rather rustic air just stared at him.
This made Roger feel embarrassed.
…
After leaving the playground.
He just left.
At least Motuo didn’t find him.
Roger didn't go far after he left.
He hid in the dark and watched the game progress .
This first level seems to be lacking as Motuo said.
What is tested is the courage of the psychic.
The latter groups obviously had the advantage of experience.
The success rate has increased slightly.
final.
The 36 people were divided into those who withdrew and those who were eliminated.
Successfully made it to the second round.
There are only 8 people.
When this result is determined.
The survivors also looked gloomy.
Those who were eliminated have stayed in the playground forever.
It became a footnote to the clowns' weird laughs.
For some of them.
The first level is already so difficult.
What about later?
Some people have already given up.
But most people won't give up at this point.
This has nothing to do with reason.
So much has been paid.
Walked here.
How can they give up willingly?
Roger read too much unwillingness in their eyes.
These emotions are so strong.
So much so that they ignore the loopholes and quirks in the game itself.
“No wonder.”
"People in power are often confused. After all, they are just historical figures."
"And I took advantage of the higher-dimensional perspective."
Thinking so.
Roger forced himself to calm down.
Try your best to observe every detail.
…
After the first round of games.
There are three days of rest.
Three days later.
Lao Motuo will lead them to the location of the second level.
According to him.
These three days are for the winners to rest.
There seems to be nothing wrong with this statement.
But when Roger and his winners returned to Lakeside Village, they found out.
Those who had previously opted out have disappeared.
To this.
Lao Motuo explained that this was to avoid affecting the progress of the game.
Those who abstain will be properly accommodated elsewhere.
But Roger obviously didn't believe it.
He tried to find any trace of Lanwell.
It’s a pity that both the lakeside village and the castle are nearby.
He didn't find the other person.
As for the castle itself.
Every time Roger got close, he would be driven back by the elusive Motuo, which made him very angry, but he could only hold it in.
…
Night falls.
Roger leaned on the bed in the clinic, his thoughts sinking.
There is no moon tonight.
It is not suitable for spiritual ascension or dreaming.
But good for reasoning!
Light green background in perspective.
The sub-panel of "Clue Ball" has already been opened.
…
"Clue: Horror Playground, investigation progress 78%"
…
「Additional information——
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Secret 1: Clown House +85%
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Secret 2: Snow Girl Camp +65%
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Secret 3: Identity of the Named One Ithaca (incomplete)
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Secret 4: Sleeper's Catalogue +40%"
…
This time.
Roger didn't save any secrets and directly stuffed in all the supplementary information!
The blue liquid inside the clue ball exploded wildly.
Finally, it turned into a strong golden light that blinded his eyes.
…
"Investigation: You have obtained new clues: 'Frost Lord's Interference', 'Furnace Lord's Conspiracy', 'Rest Lord's Servant', 'The True Face of the Amusement Park'"
…
“Investigation results: The clues are so obvious that the truth is clear without any inspiration.
No matter in whose name the amusement park is opened.
The intervention of the three inn owners, Frost, Furnace and Breath, is definitely indispensable.
They were responsible for the abnormalities in the amusement park.
As for whether they had reached an agreement with the Ancient One, Veran;
Or perhaps they do this evil in the name of the Ancients.
It all depends on your thought.
…
"Investigation: Your investigation progress has exceeded 250%. You have unlocked a hidden opportunity (Revenge of the Ancients)"
…
"Revenge of the Ancients: On the next full moon night, at midnight, under the eleventh poplar tree south of the nameless tombstone east of Lakeside Village"
…
"That's what I want!"
See here.
Roger clenched his fists in excitement.
Investigation results or something.
Couldn't he reason on his own?
He had long suspected that the incident in Lakeside Village was caused by a person at the level of the inn owner who was using Weilan's name to cause trouble for others!
The only suspense is how many stack owners are clean.
From now on.
At least the frost and the furnace cannot be wiped away.
The thought of the mastermind behind this game suddenly turning into a stack master-level figure made me feel a bit disappointed.
Roger was still somewhat conflicted.
This is not in line with his idea of ​​low-key development.
From the perspective of cowardice.
He has now lifted the curse.
Maybe there is a chance to get away with it.
But after comprehensive consideration.
Roger decided to fight head-on!
On the one hand, it was difficult to improve his inspiration through conventional means, which limited the development of his combat power;
on the other hand.
He always felt that those who quit would probably not have a good ending.
There must be some evil purpose behind this game.
The mastermind will not stop until he achieves his goal.
Can it still be called a black hand?
Just call it pickled pepper chicken feet...
"The quest of Revenge of the Ancients must be the key."
"The problem is..."
"The next full moon night seems to be in five days, so we still have to participate in the second round in three days."
Think of this.
Roger couldn't help but frown.
He still has two pieces of spirit dust in his hand. Why not just try and see if he can get some powerful items?
But there were so many things in the tinder bag and they were so messy.
It was a great luck for Roger to have touched the "Blameless Moon" before.
He didn't expect to get any good stuff one after another.
Thinking so.
His gaze finally focused on those "fragments of spiritual dust".
After a short rest.
A new prompt appeared on the data bar.
…
"Tip: By consuming some inspiration, you can condense the fragments of the Spirit World Dust into 1 piece of Spirit World Dust."
…
"Every 3 pieces of Spirit World Dust can be synthesized into 1 piece of Enhanced Spirit World Dust"
…
"ha……"
Roger was amused by this mechanism which gave him a strong sense of déjà vu.
But he still tried it.
After some inspiration.
System display.
He got 1 piece of "Enhanced Spirit Dust".
…
"Enhanced Spirit World Dust: A precious material that can be used in the ritual of ascending to the 'Ancient'"
…
"Note: Consume 1 piece of Enhanced Spirit World Dust, and you can randomly obtain an item from the Tinder Bag that is above the Extraordinary level and has effects that match the current world; when you leave the historical world, the item will return to the Tinder Bag and be restored to its original state."
…
"Huh?"
Roger raised an eyebrow.
The properties of the enhanced spiritual dust are unexpectedly good!
Immediately.
He was in a dilemma.
Should I save it for later attempts to advance to the Ancient One?
Or should I draw the card now?
…
"We'll talk about the future later!"
"At worst, I can go find the clown brothers to withdraw the money!"
"Fuck it!"
Roger has always been decisive.
In the blink of an eye.
The enhanced spiritual dust disappeared in his hands.
Instead .
It’s a black manhole cover!
…
"Damir's Manhole Cover (Celestial Item/Semi-Artifact/Historicized)"
…
"Description: Place this object against one end of any building or natural obstacle.
Consumes a small amount of health.
A smooth tunnel with no obstructions will appear in front of you.
You can reach the other side through the smooth tunnel in seconds."
…
"Why is it this?"
Roger frowned, feeling a little regretful.
After all, it's not a combat item.
It's a bit frustrating.
However, this manhole cover seems to have become stronger in the historical world.
Even the time for chanting spells is saved.
I can roam freely in the world!
"Wait...any buildings or obstacles? Does the Cliff of the Spirit World count?"
Bang bang bang!
Roger's heartbeat began to speed up.
But he didn't rush into it.
But waited for a day.
The next night.
He then began to arrange the "spiritual ascension ceremony" for Cindy.
In fact.
As a 7-star inspiration boss.
The materials needed for the ascension ceremony are extremely scarce.
Roger only used one-third of his own money to meet the demand.
Now.
He watched the soap spirit's performance with great anticipation.
A faint scent of incense burned.
After a moment.
Sandy's body twitched.
Roger asked quickly:
"How about it?"
Cindy said gloomily:
“I can’t get in.”
Roger was a little surprised.
But soon he realized something.
He quickly climbed onto the bed and lay down.
Try to "dream" with the remaining materials.
on the data bar.
…
"Warning: An unknown force has blocked the spirit world here. You cannot enter the spirit world through the 'dream ritual'."
…
"Inspiration: You realize that the blockade of the spirit world may be related to your actions in the clown house and the snow girl camp..."
…
"Unknown power?"
Roger sneered.
How many people in this world have the ability to seal off the spiritual world?
Isn't this just a clear sign of trying to hide one's own guilt?
It must be the stack owners!
After confirming this.
Roger was no longer in a hurry.
The other party's behavior shows that he is anxious.
And the blockade of the spiritual world cannot last too long no matter how you think about it!
Roger just needs to wait for the right time!
He adjusted his mood immediately.
I picked up a book and started reading it with great interest.
…
…
3 days later.
Northwest of Lakeside Village.
There is a high mountain range.
This hill echoes the mountain range where Castle Velen is located, on the east and west.
The outskirts of the mountains.
In front of the site of an abandoned church.
Medog banged the cane in his hand hard.
Announcing the rules for the second round of games:
"Among you, there is 1 infected person and 7 healthy people. The infected person wins if he infects all the other 7 people within the duration of the game. The healthy person wins if he survives for 7 days without being infected."
"There are all kinds of infected monsters in the mountains. They will attack you. If you are injured by them, you will be infected. You can attack them, but if you kill them by mistake, you will also be infected."
"Similarly, attacking an infected person will directly lead to infection."
"Also, you are not allowed to leave the mountain range during the game."
"One more thing..."
Outside the church.
Modog said a lot of things in a very eloquent manner.
Everyone's expressions were not very good.
"So… this is a game of hide and seek?"
The man in purple asked puzzledly.
"Rather than playing hide-and-seek, it's more of a test of wisdom."
"How to find the real infected, how to fight with them, how to avoid the attacks of infected monsters... these are all manifestations of wisdom."
Medog said seriously:
"Any questions?"
"there is none left!"
Roger replied in a loud voice.
What makes others a little weird is that.
Why does this guy look a little impatient?
Looking at Roger's slightly excited expression.
Motuo's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
But he still had to bite the bullet and announce the start of the game.
…
3 days later.
Deep in the mountains.
In a cave that appeared out of nowhere.
A flick.
An extremely coquettish figure slid out.
The man ran.
Still mocking:
"Is it possible? Can you catch up? I haven't even started warming up yet!"
Behind him.
Hundreds and thousands of green minotaurs roared angrily!
…
"Record: You successfully escaped the encirclement of the 'Infected Minotaur'"
…
"In the past 72 hours, you have tirelessly played 1,094 holes. You have achieved a new milestone: Yongdong Machine."
…
"Eidongji: Cave dwellers are amazed, and eels are ashamed of themselves"
…
"Corresponding title: Tunnel Slider (You have mastered the 'Cave Assistance Technique')"
…
"Cave Assist: When you walk in a cave, you can slide on the cave wall in a 'sliding' posture. The effect is similar to a 60% speed-boosting elevator."
…
“Fuck!”
"Does this mean I have to slide all the time from now on?"
Roger was thinking this.
A group of green minotaurs appeared in front of us.
And the very center of the Minotaur.
It was the country girl with simple clothes and a ponytail.
"She seems to be trapped..."
Roger was stunned.
The choice appears before you!
…
"You have discovered your besieged rival, Emily Mistral. Please choose -
…
Option 1: A hero saves a beautiful girl (Yongdong Machine is not just a name)
…
Option 2: Stand aside (there are too many minotaurs...)
…
Option 3: Help the Minotaur (this is also a way of thinking, after all, it is a competitor)
…
After a thorough review.
Roger froze.
He didn't even look at the options carefully at this moment!
His attention was entirely on the girl's name!
"Mystra? Is that a last name?"
It's time.
He suddenly realized.
This country girl also has a single ponytail.
"To save, or not to save?"
Roger fell into a rare moment of deep thought.
…