In the sixth scenario, Lin Sanjiu did not say a word.
The sixth scenario was an amusement park. The facilities of the merry-go-round, bumper cars, pirate ships, cotton candy stalls, and so on were simple, old, and suspicious. All of them were squeezed together in a small garden. It looked like a cheap amusement park that moved from one location to another after each shot, but it was enough to make a group of normal people lose themselves in amazement.
The amusement park was much larger than the hospital. Soon, everyone was separated into a few small groups. When no one was paying attention, Lin Sanjiu jumped onto the roof of the bumper car park. From there, she could have a bird's-eye view of the entire amusement park.
She took out a pen and paper and wrote a few words every now and then. She could see who was walking to where, who was walking next to whom, and who was talking, but she could not hear what they were talking about.
The only exception was Hana's loud voice.
This tall and strong woman had chased after everyone in the amusement park, half-scolding and half-forcing them to show off their evolved abilities. However, her motive seemed to be no longer just to find the murderer of Doctor Chen. Obviously, Ratface's words had seeped into Hannah's suspicion. She did not want to be the only one who had her evolved ability exposed. Her request at this moment was probably more for self-preservation.
Unfortunately, no one responded to Hana's suggestion even when the seventh scenario arrived.
The seventh scenario was like a fairytale.
It was a tall, dark green forest. Sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves. Behind the green, warm shadows and spots of light, there was a sparkling lake. The sand was white, and the water was clear. Layers of white, blue, and green in the lake gradually deepened. It was like a glass of carefully brewed wine.
There was a row of wooden camping huts by the lake. There were a few folding tables and chairs on the grass. There was a light truck filled with all sorts of items, such as wood for the fire, fuel, and a big box of frozen beer … Even in this natural environment, there were plenty of supplies for everyone in the scenario. There was also the hidden media.
"If we don't enter the pocket dimension, we might never get to see this scenery for the rest of our lives." When Duck Down walked past Lin Sanjiu, he suddenly turned to her and asked, "Don't you think so?"
"Huh?" Lin Sanjiu's gaze was fixed on the other people, so she didn't expect Lin Sanjiu to suddenly talk to her, "Oh, yeah."
Duck Down didn't trust her for a long time, so when he suddenly said that, it didn't seem like a message … Lin Sanjiu was still puzzled for a while after Duck Down walked away.
Not only the eiderdown, even the man with a primitive forehead and rough appearance seemed to be subdued by this scene. They walked around and found that the forest was not that big. In the end, they returned to the lakeside in twos and threes – it had only been three hours since the instance dungeon began. However, the faces of the ordinary humans showed signs of fatigue.
Jiang Tian first went into a wooden hut. When she came out, her gray robe had turned into a T-shirt and jeans, which actually fit her quite well.
Vanvolt looked at her a few times and was tempted. He walked towards another cabin. When he passed by Muya and Guan Nan, Muya immediately called out to him, "Don't go. What if the clothes are her Media?"
Apparently, Jiang Tian heard him. She didn't turn around and rolled her eyes.
"Then, I won't talk to her," Vanvolt thought for a while and said, "Besides, I think I can read other people's Messages now. Besides, this gray robe is really uncomfortable. Air is leaking out from inside. "
When he came out, not only did he change into a normal set of clothes, he also carried a bulging camping bag. Muya called out to him again. This time, they spoke in a much lower volume, so Lin Sanjiu couldn't hear what they were talking about.
After a while, Vanvolt nodded hesitantly. He took off his camping bag and sat beside Muya, Guan Nan, and Roab.
On the other side, Wen Ya, Caveman, and Rat-Face were sitting at a table and drinking beer. Not far from them, the duck feathers and Jiang Tian were sandwiched two to three meters between them. Their conversation was intermittent. Henna was sandwiched in the middle of the group. Sometimes, she would eavesdrop and sometimes, she would interrupt. She was the busiest person in the group.
The atmosphere seemed to be the same as before. If Lin Sanjiu had to describe it, the atmosphere was a little more relaxed and harmonious than when Doctor Chen died. After all, Doctor Chen, who was the biggest risk, had disappeared.
The situation had really taken a turn for the worse.
When Doctor Chen mentioned the recording system and was assassinated, everything was messed up. When Lin Sanjiu came to her senses, she realized that she was already a step behind the others. She wasn't smart enough. If it was her grand prize, the others wouldn't even have the chance to execute their plan.
"Since we've lost the upper hand in terms of strategy, can't we just use violence to solve the problem?" Lin Sanjiu frowned as she looked at the record in her hand.
"As long as I remove the [Facial Hair], I can use force to suppress everyone and immobilize them. Then, I can go through the pocket dimension round after round until someone from the factory comes to solve the pocket dimension."
Unless she was at the end of her rope, she wasn't willing to do that.
There were many reasons. Putting aside the fact that it would definitely bring unnecessary pain and torture to everyone, humans were creatures that, when they were pressured by external forces, they would immediately turn to escape and fight back. At that time, she would have to monitor and suppress eleven people by herself for an unknown period of time … That kind of predicament really made people want to avoid it.
After all, if she could go with the flow, she wouldn't want to go against the current.
Lin Sanjiu had been quiet for almost two hours since she started from the residential building. She didn't interact with anyone, so she started to attract more and more attention. Whenever she was thinking alone, she could feel the gazes of the others on her.
She walked around the lake leisurely for a while as if she was taking a stroll. The warm afternoon air, tinted and tainted by fragments of conversation, drifted past her at random -- `Why are there four of us? 'Vanvolt asked.
"This is a backup plan …" Roab answered in a low voice. When he saw Lin Sanjiu walk past him, he fell silent.
"Jiang Tian," Hana called out loudly, "Don't you think you're smart? Come here and think with me. If we want to continue with the recording system, what should we do? Eiderdown, you come too. "
"You and who? Are we really going to continue? "Jiang Tian was a little surprised. "What if the killer wants to stop the recording system …"
"Hey, didn't Wen Ya say that there are two possible motives for the killer …" As the two girls walked closer, Hana's voice gradually became softer. However, Lin Sanjiu could still hear the gist of what she said.
It was interesting. From two different scenarios, it could be deduced that the killer had two completely opposite motives. First, the killer wanted to hunt for a mouthpiece and was unwilling to participate in the recording system. Hence, he killed Doctor Chen as a warning to paralyze the system. Second, the killer wanted to keep the recording system running, but he was worried about Doctor Chen. Hence, he removed the biggest risk from the recording system.
Both of these scenarios were possible. Lin Sanjiu wanted to listen to their conclusions, but it seemed that she would be given the cold shoulder no matter where she went. It seemed that they might not be willing to tell her the truth.
Lin Sanjiu had a strange look on her face. She was a man of few words. She was always observing the crowd coldly. There were only two occasions when she had to speak up. She showed no fear toward the corpses and grabbed them without hesitation. From other people's point of view, even Lin Sanjiu felt that she was very suspicious.
Finally, the seventh scenario passed peacefully.
"This is weird," Mrs. Manas muttered when the eighth scenario gradually appeared beside them, "We are already at the eighth scenario, but no one seems to be doing anything. No one is trying to persuade others to grab their stuff. There isn't any message either … At least, not from what we heard. Aren't they anxious? "
The eighth scenario was a middle school campus. However, the pocket dimension only opened three classrooms on the first floor of the school building and a small outdoor basketball court.
Once the crowd had a clear view of their surroundings, they split into groups and disappeared into their respective classrooms. When Lin Sanjiu looked around, she realized that she was the only one left on the basketball court. Eiderdown, who was a few meters away, looked hesitant and nervous.
The girl seemed to have something to say, but she couldn't make up her mind. She looked at Lin Sanjiu a few times before she finally mustered her courage and slowly approached Lin Sanjiu.
"Erm …" she asked softly, "Do you already have a plan?"
Lin Sanjiu was slightly taken aback, but she resisted the urge to say anything.
"It's nothing," Eiderdown said sheepishly. "Actually, I have been observing you. I feel like the situation is getting worse, but I don't know what's wrong … I noticed that you've been writing something down on the paper, but after the last scene, you stopped and didn't write another word. Even though everyone else has left, you don't seem to have the intention to keep up with the recording … So, I think you must think that you don't need to write anymore … "
Lin Sanjiu nodded and said, "You are quite observant."
Eiderdown seemed to find it hard to say what she was going to say next. "I hope … your plan can include me. In other words, I'm your partner, right? Because I … I don't have much stamina, and the Evolved Ability I chose isn't very lethal. I don't know what the murderer will do next … If I'm alone, it's really … No matter what you need me to do, as long as I can do it, I will do my best … "
Seeing that Eiderdown was stammering and talking incoherently, Lin Sanjiu interrupted her.
"How do I know that you are not the murderer?"
Eiderdown widened her eyes and thought for a moment. "I can't prove it … But, I can use other methods to prove my sincerity …"
"Such as?"
The young lady took a deep breath. Her fearless attitude towards putting herself at risk during crucial moments rose once again. "This school is my home ground."
Lin Sanjiu crossed her arms and looked at her. She didn't say anything for a moment.
"You … You don't believe me?"
"If this is really your home ground," Lin Sanjiu said slowly, "You will naturally know something that is not mentioned in the rules. This is your proof. Of course, your home ground might have appeared before and not this school … But, as long as you give me the proof, I will temporarily believe in your sincerity. "
Eiderdown was stunned. She looked around the football field and the academic building subconsciously. "Proof? What proof? Even if I tell you my media, you won't be able to confirm it … Besides, if I forget the rules … "
"Then, come back when you find the proof."
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