Opening Ceremony
What is this thing!"The youth caused quite a stir. Some people didn't care, but others were startled and pulled out their phones. Soon, almost everyone knew the contents of the message on their phones...The sky was overcast with thick, dark clouds that blocked the morning sun. The characteristic dampness and scent of foliage that usually permeated the forest air were tainted by a faint, almost imperceptible stench, making it unpleasant to breathe in the morning air.
Thirty people stood before a massive, rusted iron gate. Before them lay a sprawling mansion, possessing every characteristic you could imagine from a horror film. The Western-style ornamentation had gradually decayed and faded under years of wind and rain. Underneath the peeling paint, patches of dark red, almost black wood were visible, looking like blood splatters at first glance, both menacing and horrifying.
"Where... is this place"
When he opened his eyes, he found himself in such a strange place. Anyone would feel a little bit of panic. Lu Ning subconsciously reached into his pocket and took out his phone to check the time.
It's useless, it's just an instinctive reaction. A few people in the audience made the same gesture.
With no signal, as if it were a natural outcome, the big exclamation mark in the Signal column and the three words beside it were just like that under such circumstances. Lu Ning's gaze shifted slightly, and she found that where the current time should have been displayed, a countdown number was flickering instead.
167:58:32
“Seven days What do you mean”
Lu Ning mumbled to herself as she unlocked her phone. Without signal, most of the functions were useless, but at least it was somewhat useful.
A new message alert.
Lu Ning looked up, a little dazed. The lack of sense of time was dreadful, and she also felt that her memory was fragmented. Not only did she not remember how she got here, but there seemed to be something missing from some of her past memories, no matter how hard she tried to recall them.
>When you think too much, you feel nauseated and troubled.
She broke off her thoughts, opening the text message. If the system time was gone, at least the message should have a timestamp, right That could be helpful as a reference.
Then, Lu Ning's eyes widened suddenly.
With respect,
Guests of Ghost Manor, this information will be sent to you upon your arrival. Please do not reply.
The objective of this trip is to survive for seven days within the lodge. Please refrain from venturing away from the lodge. For your health and well-being, please adhere to all guidelines outlined in the travel manual.
This time's prompt:
> There are three ghosts in the Ghost House.
Second, within Ghost Mansion, there exist methods capable of countering ghosts.
During the first three hours, the ghost cannot kill people.
Fourth, learn to make good use of your peers.
Additional tips about ghosts:
Every twenty-four hours (a day), each ghost can only kill one person.
Two (will be unlocked in one day)
Have a pleasant journey.
There is no signature.
Lu Ning didn't immediately consider if it was a prank or something. Instead, she raised her head and looked at the other people who were taking out their phones.
There was a sense of cause and effect, but everyone's expression turned panicked. Moreover, a young man cried out loudly.
"What is this thing!"
The youth caused quite a stir. Some people didn't care, but others were startled and pulled out their phones. Soon, almost everyone knew the contents of the message on their phones.
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"Don't panic!"
Just when people were in a panic, a young woman in a suit, seemingly a professional, stepped forward and loudly suppressed the cacophony of noise.
“Before anything is clear, panic is unwise. Let me ask first, doesn't everyone remember how they got here”
No one answered, but many people nodded.
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"So, everyone compare, whether the information received on your mobile phone is consistent, haven't you all lost the time display"
"Hey! What are you doing Shouldn't we be getting out of this creepy place right now" A man with a clearly short temper spat on the ground in annoyance, "I don't care about any of this spooky nonsense!"
"But you didn't run away immediately either, which means you still have doubts in your heart," the woman in a suit said without hesitation. "In that case, we should all clarify what we know now. We are all adults, at least show us some reason."
The irritable man grumbled something under his breath, but didn't retort further.
This time, everyone began comparing the content on their phones. Lu Ning also compared it with a gray-haired old man next to her and a fat and strong man. Finally, she confirmed that everyone received the same information.
"In that case, let's go in," the woman in a suit pondered for a moment and said.
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"Hey hey hey, it says there are ghosts up there! Are you crazy to go in" The hot-tempered man couldn't hold back anymore.
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The woman in the suit smiled and didn't get angry: "If the text message is true, then if we leave, we will be met with unforeseen dangers. If what's on it is false, then there's no harm in going in. Of course, I won't force anyone, you can stay here if you want." After saying that, she turned and walked towards the manor.
"That... wait, I'll go too."
“I’ll go too, it’s always better with more people.”
Lu Ning also started walking, following the woman in a suit into the manor. As more and more people followed, in the end, only the irritable man and a couple were left standing outside.
"Uh...brother, see, we also think you make sense, but there are more of us, okay..." The man in the couple forced a smile at the angry man, then walked into the manor with the woman. The angry man saw this and cursed, but ultimately didn't dare leave on his own, following them into the manor.
Entering the estate, one finds a dilapidated garden. At the end of the main road stands a large three-story building. However, from the paths on either side, it can be seen that there should be other buildings and facilities behind the structure.
"Miss, with so many of us here, shouldn't we introduce ourselves" A fashionable young man with a handsome appearance but slightly slick demeanor sidled up to the woman in a suit walking at the front, and asked with a smirk.
"Thirty people, most of whom didn't know each other well. Even after introductions, it was hard to remember everyone. It's better to get to know each other gradually afterward and save time." The woman in a suit replied calmly.
“That makes sense, though how come you're so familiar with it already We just got here and we were panicking!”
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“I won't let anything cause me to lose my reason. Fear is an emotion that can be overcome. Besides, you're not so afraid, are you” The woman in the suit glanced at the young man.
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"Is that so" The young man slowed his pace slightly, creating some distance. "You're really amazing, little sister."
Thank you for the compliment.
By this time, they had reached the front gate of the three-story manor. The woman in the suit reached out and twisted the doorknob, which had turned a greenish color. With a screech, the door swung open with ease.
Lú Níng originally thought she would smell a musty odor, but unexpectedly, the room had no sign of decay. Although some things did look faded due to age, they were still intact. Behind a short hallway lay a grand hall that still gave off a sense of grandeur. A huge square table with white tablecloth was surrounded by rows of finely crafted mahogany armchairs. Giant antique chandeliers illuminated the entire hall, making it bright and warm. The wooden floor creaked slightly underfoot, giving a very comfortable feeling.
Wow!
"It looks pretty."
Someone couldn't help but let out a gasp of admiration. A little girl about Lu Ning's age even ran right in, her face full of adoration as she touched the decorations in the house.
A line of people filed in. A woman in a suit walked straight to the table. Aside from several empty vases used to hold down the tablecloth, the most eye-catching thing was a miniature booklet in front of each seat.
Lu Ning picked one up at random, opened it, and saw that it was indeed like a travel guide.
The estate's name is Green Mountain Estate. It was established by a collector who loved European architecture, surnamed Tang. The handbook didn't provide much information about the history of the estate, but instead described in detail the collection of artifacts that Mr. Tang placed within it.
The most valuable thing is probably the overall map of the manor attached at the end. The three floors of the main house are used by the Tang family, with some rooms on the second and first floors for guests, and the rest are places like kitchens. Of course, this main building also has a basement, which is used as a warehouse in addition to a dedicated area for power generation.
Behind the main house of the estate there were also some things. Besides another garden, there was a cottage built specifically for the gardener, a separate cultivation plot, a large shooting range, and a stable. All in all, they were mostly functional buildings used outside.
"Everyone take one. Now go explore. But I hope you stay in groups of at least three, just to be safe." The woman in the suit said.
"Explore" the gruff man snatched up a booklet, "Aren't you afraid of ghosts suddenly popping out and killing you"
"Just in case, I hope everyone will be back here in two hours to share their findings." The woman in the suit finished speaking, and suddenly realized that everyone in the room had already silently huddled together.
Those who had compared information before and communicated started standing together. Even the hot-tempered man had a couple and a man with dyed hair beside him, but the one who had always been in control was alone on her side.
"Well... why don't you come with us"
The sturdy man here on Lu Ning's side patted his head and smiled sheepishly.
The woman in the suit glanced this way, suddenly closed her eyes and smiled: “Thank you.”
Everyone quickly found their teammates, piecing together eight small teams. Each team headed to a place of interest. Lu Ning's group of four went straight upstairs to the third floor, where the Tang clan lived.
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