Chapter 39 - Horror Variety (4) (1/2)
The bloody words “I love you” constantly appeared on the glass. Its colour changed from faint to thick and it densely covered the windows, extended over to the walls around it and eventually spread across the entire wall. It emitted a strong stench of blood which made those smelling it have the urge to vomit.
“Splat.”
A few drops of fresh blood fell from the ceiling, landing onto the people in the room. The cameraman on the floor had already fainted and Ji Yun Xiao had pulled out a cross pendant from inside his shirt. There was white flash of light that caused the bloody words to fade a little but, in the blink of an eye, it re-emerged, and the colour was even more vivid than before.
When he saw the blood, Cheng Zhi Chu’s body stiffened. He then quickly recovered, pulled out a card that he had purchased earlier and immediately activated it.
This card is called “Purification Fire”. In just half a minute, it could burn away the grudge and evil spirits. It was one of the more powerful attack cards.
After “Purification Fire” came into effect, the warm ball of white flame flew out from his palm and began to burn away the bloody words in the room.
The effect of the card was remarkable. With minimal effort, the bloody words had been cleared away and there were a few wails coming from several small figures as they distorted and dissipated in the fire.
Cheng Zhi Chu hurriedly tried to push open the window, but the window still didn’t move and remained firmly closed. Clearly, the ghost that had trapped them inside was not destroyed and the ones that were dealt with earlier were just very weak ones.
How many ghosts are there in this villa? Why are there so many of them……Also, what kind of relationship will he have with the ghost this time?
Recalling those crazed and obsessed bloody writing, Cheng Zhi Chu felt his scalp go numb. He couldn’t help but internally curse at the blood-stained ring.
It was obvious that, because of the existence of that cursed item, he was once again forced to have some sort of relationship with the ghost and now the ghost has its eyes on him. He was also certain that he won’t be so lucky this time to meet another ghost like Xie Yuan Huai that is easy to talk to.
But who is this ghost? Is it Zhou Luo Chen or is it something that killed Zhou Luo Chen?
“This is……..?”
Bai Xi Xing witnessed all of this. Compared to the cameraman who had passed out, his reaction was much calmer. His eyes moved over to Cheng Zhi Chu and he asked: “Junior Cheng, you know how to exorcise ghosts?”
“I know a little.” Cheng Zhi Chu didn’t want to expose things about the game and could only fumble out an explanation, “But I’m not sure how to deal with the ghost here. It’s very powerful.”
Bai Xi Xing nodded his head and looked over at the human head by the doorway. He said solemnly: “Now that we’re trapped here, it looks like we need to find a way to kill the ghost to get out…….”
Halfway through his words, his phone suddenly vibrated. It seemed to be a message.
“You can contact the outside world?” Cheng Zhi Chu was stunned at first before instantly rejoicing.
Before, they couldn’t use their phones in the instances. Furthermore, his phone was also taken away so he didn’t expect to see that Bai Xi Xing’s phone could still be used.
Although it is estimated that no one could save them, if they could contact the outside world it gave them a bit of hope.
“…….Not a normal message.”
Bai Xi Xing took out his phone to check the message and the light in his eyes instantly dimmed: “It’s something from the ghost. It wants me to show it to junior Cheng.” He paused for a moment and he looked a little gloomy, “It even used my cousins phone number.”
As he said this, he handed the phone to Cheng Zhi Chu to see. He continued to analyse the situation.
“From what I can see, this ghost can alter the communication signals. Not just mobile phones, Xiao Liu also said that the director couldn’t receive a signal from here, but the people inside could hear everything normally. It was probably forged by the ghost.”
“So, we can’t contact the outside world and we can’t call for help. Even if the phone could connect, we don’t know what would be on the other end of it.”
Cheng Zhi Chu received the phone with a heavy mood. Even if he originally didn’t expect to be able to get help from the outside world, he still couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.
However, he quickly recovered from this and began to check the message on the phone.
The sender of the message was just as Bai Xi Xing had said. On the display, the words “Bai Yi Cousin” was written.
The message read: [Do you still remember the things here? In fact, you have been here before ———– It was 12 years ago.]
Isn’t that also the year of Zhou Luo Chen’s death?
Cheng Zhi Chu tried to recall but he didn’t have any memories of himself coming here. He had also just happened to talk to his family about C City last night and his mother clearly said that they had not been here.
This was probably another setting that the instance had created. Like the previous instance, it isn’t real and does not have anything to do with him.
Thinking this, Cheng Zhi Chu typed a message in reply: [I don’t remember coming here.]
[Is that so?]
Another message appeared on the screen. After a while, there was a new message.
[Let’s play a game.]
[If you win, I will let all of you leave. If you lose, I will still let them go but you must stay behind and stay with me forever.]
[While the game is going, I won’t hurt them. But if you don’t agree, I will kill everyone present. You know that I have the ability to do this.]
Seeing those messages, Cheng Zhi Chu frowned. He didn’t know if there was any conspiracy behind it.
[What game do you want to play? What’s the rule?] He typed back.
[A very simple game. Hide and seek.]
[The rules are not complicated. After the game starts, you can freely move and hide, and I will look for you. I will appear as a “human” and I will not use any means that a human cannot use. As long as you are able to stick it out for two hours and avoid being found by me, you win.]
Cheng Zhi Chu didn’t believe its words: [I can’t see you so how would I know if you’re not cheating? Moreover, these rules are made by you so you can change them whenever you feel like it.]
[My powers will be also limited in the game because the venue of the game is not here but at another place.]
[It is normal to be concerned. It is true that I can’t prove that what I have said just now is true.]
[So, this is not a proposal, but a threat. If you don’t agree, I will kill them all right now, leaving you alone. It would be the same whether or not we play the game before or after I kill them.]
“Ahhh———”
At the same time, the cameraman that had fainted on the ground suddenly cried out. A shallow bloody mark appeared on his neck and he seemed to have been hurt by something.
[See?] The message read. [I know you have some means, but it is not enough to destroy me. You want to protect them, but how long can you last? The final result will not change.]
[Only by agreeing to this, you can have a chance to escape from here.]
Cheng Zhi Chu’s brows furrowed deeply. In fact, when it mentioned it, he had already decided to agree with the ghosts demands. After all, this is his own instance and it had nothing to do with Ji Yun Xiao and Bai Xi Xing. Someone had already died here earlier, and he wasn’t certain about whether or not he would be able to protect the others. At the very least, he didn’t want to drag the others in.
Also, there was another thing. He still has the task of kissing the boss. From the looks of it, the ghost that he is talking to right now should be the boss. He would need to see the boss in order to kiss it, otherwise he would be trapped in here forever.
[What is your purpose of playing a game with me?] He finally asked. [If you just wanted me to stay, you could do that directly.]
[Why?]
Cheng Zhi Chu seemed to hear a faint laugher.
[Yes, why?]
[………..Perhaps it’s because I love you.]
[……….]
[If you agree to my proposal, go up to the second floor, turn right and enter the bedroom. There is something I want to show you.]
Cheng Zhi Chu took a deep breath in. Holding the phone, he said to Bai Xi Xing: “Sorry senior. I will need to borrow your phone for a little longer so that I can talk to it later.”
“It’s okay. But are you sure you want to agree to it?”
Bai Xi Xing who had watched them converse the entire time shook his head in strong disagreement: “This is too dangerous. You can’t listen to it. It is the rule maker so once you fall into its traps, you would be manipulated by it.”
“No.”
Ji Yun Xiao grabbed Cheng Zhi Chu’s wrist. With a look of anxiousness, he said: “We can go together. Can’t let you take risks alone.”
“I probably can only go alone.”
Cheng Zhi Chu smiled and moved closer. He whispered into Ji Yun Xiao’s ears.
“I got dragged into a reality instance. The number of players is just me alone. I was the one that originally dragged you all in……Also, with you here you can protect the others. Who knows what the ghosts may do to you? We can’t completely trust its words.”
“But…….”
“Believe me. I’m okay.” Cheng Zhi Chu patted his chest and smiled. “I’m good at games, especially hide and seek. I have never lost in it since I was young.”
“…………..” After a brief silence, Ji Yun Xiao finally released his hold of his hand. He nodded and made a resolute expression, “I believe in you. I’ll protect them so you must come back safely.”
“Okay.”