After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 414 The Earl truly deserves to die!
The formation that entered the secret room was led by Cedril, followed closely by Li Xiao, Landon, and Nihaodu.

Liang He and Laila surrounded Evelyn, positioned in the middle of the group, which was the safest position.

Finally, there were Goring, Liang Jia, and Elius, who essentially covered the rear.

[Holy crap! I was just tricked into going to a 'kill' scene, I was almost scared out of my wits, thank goodness it's broad daylight!]

[Who tricked us into watching Admiral Lille's live stream?! I'm being attacked head-on, I'm almost dead!!!]

[Just look at that NPC's outfit, he's definitely not from the human world, and then he even tries to imitate a zombie!!! Did your dance teacher teach you to dance so you could scare people?!]

[Wait... why is there this thing in the secret passage? Where did I leave off with the script this time?]

I suspect this NPC is likely the product of a failed secret research project; otherwise, it just doesn't make sense. It couldn't possibly have turned into another supernatural event, could it?

【Aaaaaah!!! Why weren't the others in the middle scared, while we're screaming and yelling? This isn't fair! I strongly suspect they did it on purpose!】

The netizens' comments and criticisms diluted the shock of the scene that had just been hit.

Soon, everyone's attention was drawn to the room around the corner that Landon had mentioned.

"You all hide, I'll go open the door."

Cedriel is an ironclad tank, without a doubt.

In fact, apart from Goring and Evelyn, everyone else present had some potential to become an Iron Tank.

Fortunately, they weren't playing an escape room game, otherwise viewers would have missed out on some of the fun of watching them get scared.

"Squeak-"

The door was slowly pushed open, revealing the world inside.

The NPCs who had tried to scare them had already slunk away when they failed.

"Be careful as you walk, don't fall. Let me see if there are any lights."

Upon entering, Cedril instinctively began searching for the light switch, which was conveniently located next to the door and turned on easily.

With light, it became much easier for them to search for clues and for netizens to watch the live stream, and it wasn't so scary anymore.

"It really is a research lab..."

They were just guessing that since the NPC might have come from here, it meant that this place was likely a research lab where secret research was being conducted.

Surprisingly, what they and netizens predicted actually came true.

"Isn't this your territory? Don't you know that?"

Li Xiao nudged you with his elbow. You're so vicious.

According to the script, as a doctor who also participated in the research on 'consciousness transfer', Nihao Du should know about this place.

"Ahem... Keep it low-key, keep it low-key."

The script is just a script. You're so toxic; this is your first time here too, so of course he couldn't possibly know for sure.

If the preparations hadn't been so rushed, each suspect in this immersive murder mystery game should have been allowed to familiarize themselves with their assigned area beforehand.

"But it's a bit strange. This place is full of research equipment, and I didn't see any place where experimental subjects were kept."

Cedril was the first to enter the research room and had already done a quick look around.

"The place behind that door is very likely where that person just came out."

The only suspicious thing was an iron gate, but it was closed.

Following the direction Cedril pointed, no one rushed to open the door.

"This area should be considered the doctor's area; there might be clues about the doctor here. Let's search around."

Since this is the doctor's territory, there should be more clues about him here compared to the lounge next to the banquet hall on the first floor. Currently, the doctor's murderous intent hasn't surfaced, so a thorough investigation is necessary.

"Let's all search together."

Ten people can be crammed into one space, yet it doesn't feel crowded, which shows just how big this research lab is.

Even netizens have to admire them for being able to set up such a research lab in such a short time.

Finally, there is light! Who understands the tears of emotion I shed?!

[Suddenly I feel sorry for the doctor; being searched by nine people all by himself, hilarious!]

[Could that thing in the very center of the lab be the device used for 'consciousness transfer'?]

[Given the era depicted in the script, is such technologically advanced really possible? I have my doubts...]

Please, it's just a murder mystery game. Treat it like a parallel universe and don't take it too seriously.

[I'm really curious about the doctor's motive for murder, and the motives of the bodyguard and the richest man haven't been revealed yet either. This directly affects my vote!!!]

The doctor's motive for murder is something not only netizens want to know, but also those who were involved are very curious.

The doctor and the count are working together on illegal research, essentially like grasshoppers tied to the same pirate ship. What will drive them to kill each other?

"Huh? These are the young lady's and little lady's medical examination reports, right?"

Goring was the first to find two examination reports.

"It seems that the Earl didn't have his eye on the young master from the beginning."

Since there are three medical reports, it means that all three children were actually the Earl's targets, but he ultimately chose the young master.

"Doctor, could you please explain?"

This is the doctor's research lab, and the clues that appeared here should naturally be explained by the doctor.

"Actually, as you can probably guess, consciousness transfer itself is not something that can be easily achieved, so the Earl and I both believe that people with blood ties may be more likely to succeed."

This is similar to surgeries like bone marrow transplants; if the two individuals are related by blood, the chances of a successful surgery are much higher.

That's why the Earl set his sights on the three children from the very beginning.

"However, in the Earl's view, the eldest young lady and the young lady are, after all, of the opposite sex, and he naturally hopes to be paired with the young master."

Fortunately, the Earl got his wish; the young master's body did indeed meet the conditions for consciousness transfer.

Therefore, he was explicitly designated as the heir, just in order to wait for the count to successfully possess the young master's body and continue to control the entire family.

"...It's truly inhuman."

Li Xiao curled his lip, and even though he knew it was just a script, he couldn't help but curse the Earl in his heart.

Everyone says that even tigers don't eat their cubs, but he's different. In order to survive, he sees his three children as mere tools.

"People like this are worse off dead than alive. They're not even as good as animals that are willing to sacrifice themselves to keep their children alive!"

Leila cursed angrily, clearly letting her emotions get the better of her.

However, after she said that, netizens suddenly thought of a video they had seen some time ago.

The video content is very simple; it's actually a normal hunting behavior in the animal kingdom.

I remember the hunting deer that, realizing its young were about to be caught, didn't hesitate to step in front of it, just to buy its child time to escape.

[Don't even mention it... I remember now. I was absolutely stunned. The mother deer was completely submerged, but her eyes were still fixed on the direction her fawn had run away in.]

No, no, my eyes are about to tear up. Just thinking about it makes me feel both sad and moved. Indeed, the greatest love is a mother's love!