Chapter 472 - Do You Still Want to Clear the Game? (2/2)

“Things in the dark?” The frown deepened. “This means that the monster in the darkness has collapsed the chef’s mind, but only the chef has seen the actual monster.”

When Ah Nan said that, everyone’s heart shuddered—the unknown was the most terrifying. Just how scary must something be to be able to scare a 1.9-meter-tall man to such an extent? The scarier thing was that the monster was still hiding in the dark, and any one of them could be next.

“Did any one of you trigger any traps while you were outside?” Ah Nan hugged one of his arms, and his other held his chin.

“No, we were shocked by things that happened as well,” Bai Qiulin said firmly. “I’ve already told you that the junction is the most dangerous place and that we should not stay here any longer, but you all refused to listen to me.”

He sighed. “We must be under the boss’ constant surveillance. He is looking for opening to get us, and when he saw one, he tore at our mental health like piranhas finding food.”

With the truth before them, none of them could retort. The three editors and three medical students were their own cliques. Even if they agreed with Bai Qiulin, they would not have stated so. However, Xiao Lee was different—he was an isolated visitor like Bai Qiulin who had entered the Haunted House alone to challenge a three-star scenario. His impression of Bai Qiulin improved greatly. Be it in terms of logic or physical power, he was much greater than normal. Therefore, he was thinking of forming a group with Bai Qiulin so that they could look out for one another.

“I think we should listen to everyone’s opinion before we make a decision.” Xiao Lee did not openly support Bai Qiulin, but he was on the man’s side. Plus, he was facing Yang Chen and Ah Nan when he said those things, so that was clear enough.

“It was my idea to explore the warehouse. That was my mistake.” Ah Nan apologized, and he turned serious. “Next time, before I make any decision, I will communicate more with everyone else.”

“It’s fine.” Bai Qiulin pointed toward the corridor that Fan Dade and Fan Chong had disappeared down. “What shall we do next?”

“We should go look for them, right?” Ol’ Zhou was kind. “If we can be scared when all twelve of us are around, it’ll be worse for the two of them when they’re stranded.”

“You’re right.” Bai Qiulin and Ah Nan agreed. They turned to look at Yang Chen, who stood in the middle of the corridor. “What do the three of you think?”

“I agree that we should go find the chef and his brother, but before that, I hope you all understand something.” Yang Chen scanned everyone there. “We now have the power of agency because we can choose whatever path that we want. Once we start to go look for the two of them, we’ll lose that power and become toys in the boss’ hands, falling into the traps that he set up.”

“What do you mean by that?” Ol’ Zhou was not satisfied.

“I was being very clear. If we want to clear this game, we have to try our best to go the furthest.” Yang Chen turned away from the corridor that the chef took to the opposite corridor and said, “I suggest we move forward to find our own way.”