I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 20, Section 1.1: The Entrusted Letter (with Easter Egg)

[Task refreshed.]

[Current Task: Read the entrusted letter]

Mu Yegui tore open a corner of the envelope and pulled out a yellowed letter.

Greetings, Mr. Adele:

It's been eight years since we last met, XXXX. How have you been? I know I shouldn't shamelessly appear before you again, but with the passage of time, my longing for you grows stronger like fine wine. I want to see you, even if it's just for the last time… Illness is ravaging my body, and I'm gradually feeling my strength waning. The doctor told me I only have three months left, and in those final days, I yearn for your arrival every single moment.

(Why won't you come to see me?! I know I'm ugly now, but I have a heart that yearns for you every moment! Your devout believer will never forsake you. In your eternal life, why won't you even grant the humble wish of your believer?! Have you abandoned me?!)

……

Can I ask you for a favor? My daughter, Lily, is still a child, yet she must assume the responsibilities of the mistress of the secret mansion. I know this is incredibly cruel for a child, but I have no choice. Her father was killed by the Duke, and I am too ill to care for her anymore. I am left with a host of servants who obey her every command; no one dares to disobey her.

Lily has been unusual since birth. She's cruel and bloodthirsty yet incredibly innocent; sometimes even I, her mother, am afraid of her. But this is wrong; Lily shouldn't be like this. I wish to entrust you with the task of educating my daughter Lily, helping her become a proper mistress of the secret mansion, and helping her to break free from her abusive habits.

The yellowed letter was wrinkled, with even traces of blood in the middle, suggesting that something had happened. The letter was written in three different handwriting styles: the first paragraph was written in an elegant cursive style, while the second paragraph was sharp and distorted, almost tearing the paper, and only the last two paragraphs were written in a normal style.

It feels like this letter was written in three separate parts, with a long interval between them.

only……

Who is Mr. Adele?
[Task refreshed.]

[Mission: Obtain Mr. Adele's private seal and become the master of the Hidden Mansion (not mandatory)]

[Current Mission: Pack your bags and escape the Hidden Mansion.]

[Current Mission: Accept the commission and proceed to the secret mansion.]

Mu Yegui turned the envelope over. There was no address written on it, only the sentence "To my God - Mr. Adele".

It's Mr. Adele again...

She obtained the key to the Hidden Mansion from the owner of the Information Shop, so what is the relationship between the owners of the Hidden Mansion and the Information Shop?

Mu Yegui carefully recalled the appearance of the owner of the intelligence shop and vaguely felt that he was a very handsome man, but the darkness concealed him and made it impossible to see his true face at all.

However, she would never connect Mr. Adele with the owner of the information brokerage. After all, Mr. Adele was a very charming man, and the owner of the information brokerage's greedy nature... well, let's not even go there.

She placed the envelope and letter on the coffee table, got up, and was about to head towards the stairs when she noticed an incongruous piece of paper pasted on the crystal fireplace made of stained glass.
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Tick-tock, tick-tock.

What is that sound?
The seven-colored sunlight streaked across the rooftop, radiating its scorching heat and illuminating the earth.

Tick-tock, tick-tock.

What is that sound?
The dormant plants are awakened by the light and become vibrant and beautiful.

Beep beep beep, beep beep beep.

What is that sound?
The animals were frightened and fled in a frenzy.

Tap tap tap tap, tap tap tap tap.

What is that sound?
The watered plants cheered and competed with each other.

Tap tap drip drip, tap drip drip drip.

It's a secret.

Tap-tap-tap, tap-tap-tap, tap-tap-tap-tap, tap.

sounds so good.
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What a strange poem; it seems to contain some kind of hint. Her cool, silver eyes were as still as an ancient pool. She glanced at it briefly, then walked towards the stairs without hesitation.

There is only one huge living room on the first floor, so the study that Philo mentioned must be on the second floor.

After half an hour.

"No, I don't want to pack my things, don't call me... poker face! Get out here!" Mu Yin looked at the neatly piled clothes, opened letters, and open suitcases on the coffee table, and a big cross appeared on his forehead.

Since they're already neatly stacked, couldn't you just easily put them in the suitcase? Why insist on switching places with him and making him unpack?!

The khaki plaid pinafore dress and white shirt were neatly folded, and next to them was a beret of the same color as the dress. I don't know where Mu Yegui found it, but the tag was still on.

"The wardrobe in the bedroom~" Phyllis suddenly popped up and said.

"Why are you here again?" Mu Yin frowned with disdain. "Where were you when that expressionless face was here?"

I just went to announce the rules, and now that I have some free time, I can only chat with you. I hope you won't mind.

"No, I find it disgusting." Mu Yin stuffed the folded clothes into the suitcase, then closed the suitcase, picked up the handle, and stood up. He then put the opened letter into his pocket.

Next, it's time to escape the hidden mansion...

Mu Yin opened the door and saw the sunlight sweeping across the roof.

At the same time, the 'rustling' sound came again, stronger than ever before.

The path that previously led to the entrance of the Hidden Mansion now seemed narrower, barely wide enough for one person to walk on. The plants that had been drooping listlessly beside the path had regained their vitality, their vines waving wildly.

Mu Yin suddenly remembered the poem he had seen on the paper pasted on the fireplace earlier. Apart from the ambiguous onomatopoeia, the rest of the poem completely described what was going to happen next.

After the plants revive, the animals flee...

No, it might refer not only to animals, but also to players.

The plants prey on players and animals, so the liquid used to water them is not water, but blood.

That's really interesting; the poem is practically a double entendre.

Mu Yin reached out and stroked the emerald ring that had appeared on his left index finger. Compared to the plain black ring on his middle finger, it was far too eye-catching.

His dark gold vertical pupils gleamed with interest; this ring seemed to be quite extraordinary.

It's very dangerous.

“That’s perfect, I haven’t done anything for a long time.” Mu Yin casually tossed his suitcase to the exit and walked down the steps into the path.

The plants waved their vines wildly, their gaping maws staring greedily at him, as if the next second, if he got close, a pile of bones would fall.

"Feilu, do you know what my physical fitness stats are?" Mu Yin asked with a slight smile as he spoke in a low voice.

I do not have your physical data here.

“Well then, I’ll tell you now.” He stretched out his hands and made a grasping motion in the air, then grabbed the stem of a plant that was trying to bite him, easily ripped it off, and casually tossed it to the ground.

"It is undetectable..."

Mu Yin's combat prowess and physical attributes are practically a bug.

That poem was made up by me, using Morse code. I won't reveal the answer publicly; those who want a challenge can try it, consider it an Easter egg.

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(End of this chapter)