There's definitely something wrong with this murder mystery game

The object was given that night, and the person also left that night.

However, before leaving, Shi still cautiously revealed another piece of information to him, "That employee of your company, I think he's up to no good. You better keep an eye out on him normally."

Xu Shuo: "?"

That's not what you said last time.

Last time you even gave him a Good Person card.

But it was precisely the little report Shi made before leaving that further confirmed to Xu Shuo that the person Shi had just gone to chase might be Los.

Otherwise, why would he come back and start bad-mouthing others?

Although Shi did not name names, everything he said already clearly indicated who that person was.

But Shi's conscience and principles did not allow him to continue revealing Los's identity and purpose from Sixth Palace, and right after he finished speaking, Shi quickly made himself scarce.

As if afraid that the other party would chase after him to continue scolding him.

Xu Shuo watched Shi leave, holding the cubic object left by him.

This thing, whether it is due to Shi taking it out or because the restrictions of Script Space on this world had been lifted a bit, it could actually exist in the real world.

But a cubic object the size of ten centimeters was still a bit inconvenient to carry around.

After studying the object for a long while, Xu Shuo.

Simply tossed it to Xu Xi, letting her deal with the problem.

"Carry it with you," Xu Shuo left the instruction.

"..." Xu Xi held the silver-white semi-transparent cube in both hands and fell silent.

...

The next day.

Xu Xi switched to a larger canvas bag.

In the afternoon.

Luo Kai was calling Xu Shuo tirelessly again.

After all, whatever news Xu Shuo got from Shi, he would share with Luo Kai, intending for the latter to take on the hard battle.

But many times, Luo Kai would seek out Xu Shuo before diving into the instance together.

After being unable to get hold of Xu Shuo on the phone, Luo Kai started shouting on the Player's Handbook.

Luo Kai: [Defense line useless?]

Luo Kai: [Defense line useless?!]

Luo Kai: [Do you know what the outcome will be if you set up a defense line and it turns out to be useless? It's like a lighthouse! A lighthouse that turns around at night, providing a conscientious guide to the Abyss!]

Luo Kai: [As a result, that damn Judgement just ran off without a care, right?!]

Look at that.

This has completely crushed the kid's emotions.

Xu Shuo consoles: [The past few days were all right without issues, so it shouldn't be a big problem. Themis said he'd be back soon to rectify it.]

Luo Kai: [You sound like the old general on stage.]

Luo Kai: [If it's really not a big deal, why would you even tell me? It's because you want me to get ready now!]

Luo Kai: [I was already bleeding out too much on the ship, the props I've used during this time aren't even enough to pay for the script, and you're tossing all the issues my way?]

Luo Kai: [Let's speak frankly, you own a part of this world too. Last time you even charged me for the village incident.]

Luo Kai: [Now with this situation, I think we should work with the Safety Bureau to prepare in advance.]

Luo Kai: [Where are you?]

Luo Kai: [Speak up!]

Luo Kai: [Don't think that I don't know you're there! (Yellow exclamation mark)]

Luo Kai: [... (Yellow exclamation mark)]

Looking at the yellow exclamation marks in the chat box, Luo Kai expressionlessly took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and deeply sighed.

He gazed out the window at the blue sky and white clouds, as if he already saw the sky turning black.

Luo Kai crossed his legs, smiled warmly, and expressed, "This world is truly beautiful, I wonder how much longer we can see it."

The officer beside him: "..."

Captain Zheng beside him: "..."

Luo Kai had been staying at the Yangcheng Security Bureau these days, not only because it was more convenient to communicate regarding the Ghost Ship, but more importantly, it saved on accommodation expenses.

Captain Zheng couldn't help asking at that moment, "What happened to make you so pessimistic?"

Luo Kai sighed deeply: "Nothing's wrong, all is well."

It's better not to reveal the truth and panic everyone. Let him be the only one to bear this heavy truth and carry the burden.jpg.

Upon hearing this, Captain Zheng chuckled and said, "It seems Mr. Luo's mindset still hasn't shifted. For the common people now, our Safety Bureau should no longer be considered just an ordinary existence."

Luo Kai was slightly startled and looked up at him.

The man, though dressed in a military uniform, exuded a comparatively gentle aura, resonating with the grace of a scholar. Airs of pride laced his speech, and all the more so was his expression remarkably resolute and determined at the moment.

After pondering, Luo Kai said, "The signs of pollution will likely increase during this period and might even be harder to deal with. You frontliners should be prepared to make sacrifices."

It wasn't about preparing to fight, but to sacrifice.

Even though they had some Purification items generously provided by the players, against the endless emergence of the Abyss, it was still like using a mantis's arm as a chariot.

Captain Zheng frowned and asked, "Do you know what's causing this? Is there a way to avoid it?"

Luo Kai, in resignation: "Not for the time being."

The solution would have to wait for a certain unreliable Judgement to return.

Of course, looking on the bright side, maybe the absence of the "frontline's" effect meant that the "lighthouse" effect wasn't apparent either?

Luo Kai shook his head, preparing himself for the worst.

He glanced at the documents on the table and upon noticing a certain name, he suddenly smiled mischievously and said, "After all, you folks in Yangcheng have already roped in a certain individual. When the time comes, just have him take the lead. As long as the reward is generous, he'll definitely step up!"

And if he can't handle it, the person lurking behind him would surely come out to help.

However, Captain Zheng suddenly asked, "How can you be so certain that the pollution will appear in Yangcheng?"

Luo Kai: "..."

Darn it! Accustomed to using a certain person to lure the monsters, Luo Kai subconsciously thought of it.

For some reason, those Abyss Creatures always seem to like getting close to Xu Shuo.

But of course, that was something he couldn't mention.

Clasping his cigarette, Luo Kai took a deep drag, pretending he heard nothing, and seriously began to read through the documents on the table.

The stack of papers was Xu Shuo's life history.

From birth to the present, in meticulous detail—

Xu Shuo, born in '94, now twenty-four years old, a local of Yangcheng.

In high school, he was in a car accident, his parents perished, and from then on he lived with his sister. After graduating high school, he gave up university to start a business and received support from the Yangcheng Pei Group.

Externally he was kindly and steady in dealing with people, extremely rational in his thinking, but it seemed that due to the car accident, he developed character flaws, including emotional deficiency, a mild self-destructive tendency, and a slight inclination toward schizophrenia; he was of changeable nature internally, and it was recommended to avoid conflicts with him...

The file was indeed very detailed, covering everything from lifestyle habits to personality analysis—a person's life history with no secrets from the official machinery.

Even how one should interact with him was calculated in advance.

Luo Kai couldn't help but be amazed.

This was the way of officialdom.

"You guys better not let him see this file," Luo Kai said with a tsk, setting aside the materials.

"He probably already knows," Captain Zheng commented without surprise.

"Wait, you haven't conducted such a thorough investigation on me as well, have you?" Luo Kai suddenly thought of something and looked over sharply.

With composure, Captain Zheng met his gaze, the implication clear without words.

How could there not be an investigation?

Shouldn't this be expected?

Even if I said there wasn't one, would you believe me?

What's there to doubt?

Luo Kai: "..." Suddenly, he somewhat empathized with Xu Shuo's disdain for officials. But what to do? I seem to be half an official myself.

Forget it, I'm tired.

...

...

After Shi left, no unexpected events had occurred recently.

After the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the studio became busy again.

And Xu Shuo, by doing the opposite of what was expected work-wise, had almost dealt with all his recent work and, as usual, left the remaining tasks to Li Ziwen.

Li Ziwen, a technical department head but doing the work of a boss's personal assistant, had single-handedly brought up departments from customer service to operations, tirelessly contributing to Radiance Studio's development!

Of course, he was rewarded with a pay raise.

The reason Xu Shuo could afford to be hands-off was that he was about to enter Script Space.

After a few days of rest, it was time to raid.

...