radicalducati Chapter 41 New Dungeon: The Elusive School
Chapter 41 New Dungeon: The Elusive School
After a slight feeling of weightlessness, Lin Feng's vision slowly returned.
He found himself standing in a slightly crowded room.
Typical university dormitory configuration—
Four bunk beds with desks underneath; the iron-framed beds are painted dark blue, while the desks have wood veneer.
The room has air conditioning and a glass door leading to a small balcony.
There is no private bathroom in the room.
He walked quickly to the window and looked outside.
What comes into view are several dormitory buildings with similar styles, with cement roads planted with trees between them, and in the distance you can see buildings that look like teaching buildings and libraries.
The entire environment resembled an ordinary university campus, except...
It was too quiet; an indescribable stillness permeated the air.
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Dragon Kingdom Live Stream Room:
"Here it comes again! Is it a campus-themed game this time?"
"Rise, Dragon Kingdom! Go Lin Feng!"
"Holy crap, this scene looks so normal, but... the more normal it seems, the scarier it is!"
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Just as Lin Feng finished his initial observation of the environment, three more white lights flashed in succession inside the dormitory.
The light faded, revealing three figures with varying degrees of bewilderment and astonishment on their faces.
The first one was a young man wearing a stylish hoodie and with light blonde hair.
He looked around, his eyes filled with the innocent naiveté typical of college students, and a hint of excitement at being caught up in an extraordinary event.
He patted his chest and muttered, "Holy crap... I'm really in? The world of ghost stories! I, Park Bu-sung, am going to make a name for myself here!"
The second person was a tall, burly middle-aged man wearing a dark blue uniform with epaulets indicating his police officer status.
His brows were furrowed, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, and after quickly and professionally scanning every corner of the room, he introduced himself in a deep voice:
"Wahim, Pakistan, police."
The third person was a young man wearing a wrinkled Brazilian suit, with a crooked tie and a颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, decadence, or dejection) look on his face, as if he had just woken up from a hangover.
He scratched his messy hair, his eyes somewhat vacant, seemingly uninterested in everything around him.
"Ichiro Sato," his voice was hoarse, "is an ordinary office worker in Japan. He just got dumped by his girlfriend, so coming here... seems like a good idea."
His tone carried a sense of self-abandonment.
Lin Feng also gave a brief self-introduction: "Lin Feng, from China, a programmer."
As soon as he finished speaking, Park Bo-sung's eyes lit up instantly. He took a step forward and spoke with exaggerated admiration:
"Senior! You're the Lin Feng from the last round... the one who won over the mysterious flight attendant, right?"
"I've seen the edited video; it's absolutely legendary!"
"I would greatly appreciate any guidance you may offer!"
Upon hearing this, Wasim, a Pakistani policeman in uniform standing nearby, straightened his expression and looked at Lin Feng with a newfound respect based on his strength.
"Mr. Lin Feng, your achievements are admirable. I am willing to follow your command in the upcoming operations."
As for Sato Ichiro, he merely raised his eyelids lazily, glanced at Lin Feng, and showed no emotion on his face.
"Hello..." he mumbled a reply, then lowered his head again, lost in his own world of despair.
Before the four could exchange more words, the cold announcement rang out above them again:
Welcome to the "Mysterious School" instance, dear Chosen Ones!
Here, you will relive your wonderful campus days...
[Normal objective: Survive for 10 days and experience a complete student life.]
[Advanced Level Objective: Uncover the hidden secrets behind the eerie school and successfully escape.]
[Friendly reminder: You can't just leave the school gate anytime you want!]
[S-Rank Clearance Objective: Not only must you uncover the secret, but you must also completely destroy the core of this school.]
Young people, it's time to launch a sweeping "educational reform" for this decaying school!
The instance is now officially starting.
Wishing all you chosen ones a wonderful campus life, and hoping you all become outstanding graduates!
The announcement faded away like the receding tide, leaving only the four people in the dormitory with different expressions.
Park Bu-sung was the first to lose his temper, excitedly rubbing his hands together as he moved closer to Lin Feng:
"Senior, the announcement says it's started! What should we do now?"
Without turning his head, Lin Feng succinctly uttered a few words: "Find the rules first, focusing on the written text."
The four immediately took action, each searching different areas.
Lin Feng's gaze swept over the brightly colored campus music festival promotional poster behind the door.
The poster reads "Youthful Rhythm, Soaring Dreams".
A group of smiling students are performing on stage, with dazzling lights in the background.
However, an inconspicuous upturned corner on the edge of the poster caught his attention.
He walked over and gently lifted the upturned corner with his fingernail, discovering that something seemed to be hidden behind the poster.
With a "ripping" sound, the entire poster was torn off, and an A4 sheet of paper was sticking to the back of the door panel.
It was clearly written above:
【Regulations for Dormitory Management at Elite School】
Welcome to the Elite Campus Dormitory! To ensure your physical and mental well-being and create a comfortable resting environment, please be sure to follow these rules.
[1. Lights out time is 23:00.]
Please go to sleep immediately after turning off the lights. Do not open your eyes or respond to any sounds you hear.
2. There is no basement in the dormitory building.
If someone invites or leads you to the basement, please firmly refuse.
3. The toilets are located in the common area of the dormitory building corridor.
If you absolutely must go, please be accompanied by at least one roommate. Do not read the text on the toilet door while using it.
【4，导员苏婉只会在18:00~21:00巡视宿舍。】
If she appears at the dormitory door after 21 PM, no matter what she says, do not open the door or respond in any way.
5. Trust your advisor, Su Wan; she is your most reliable guide on campus.
6. The landline phone provided in the dormitory is the only secure means of communication with the outside world.
Your cell phone signal may be interfered with. If you receive a call from an unknown number or a classmate who has "graduated," please hang up immediately.
7. Every night before bed, please be sure to take one of the blue pills found in your desk drawer.
If you notice your nasolabial folds are unusually deep in the mirror in the morning, please take an extra red pill immediately.
The seven rules, with a chilling and eerie feel to them, are written in a way that is difficult to decipher.
The clauses in Rules 4 and 5 regarding counselor Su Wan seem to corroborate each other, yet they also sow the seeds of subtle contradictions regarding time limits.
A non-existent "basement," "toilet writing" that can't be read, "pills" that must be taken, and a dangerous phone call from a "graduated" classmate...
Each one is like a taut string, foreshadowing a deadly crisis beneath the calm surface...