Deep in the Living

Chapter 532 Mysterious Choice
When the third sheet was unfolded, even the shop assistant was slightly taken aback, as if the newcomer had drawn something extraordinary.

The shop assistant reminded them: "Please quickly browse the exploration options you drew. I will provide relevant supplementary information after you have finished browsing."

Although Roddy didn't see the movie title he wanted, he was still just as excited and immediately focused on the specific content on the parchment.

Dead End

<A low-budget road horror film where you, as participants, will play a family of four traveling on an endless highway>
Size: Small
Keywords: death, cycle, psychological oppression.

Requirement: Find the "exit"

Dungeon depth and video difficulty: 1-★☆*
*The deeper the dungeon, the more videos it contains. This video is one of the available videos for the first level of the dungeon and is relatively easy.

Special or hidden events: None

Sequel or related film: None

Rewards: Low-level death or psychological fear insights, a small amount of special corner coins*
*Unlike regular corner coins, these are dungeon-specific coins that can be used to exchange for literary items in the Image Shop.

"Huh?! You can get special corner coins by exploring the dungeon, which can be used to exchange for merchandise here? I wonder if there are any matching items for my metal baseball bat?"

"Only some items can be redeemed. Some special movie merchandise requires visiting the corresponding movie and obtaining it by achieving goals or completing requirements."

"Part of it...that would be fine too!"

Roddy is eager to acquire more literary items related to "Friday the 13th" to see what kind of set effects they would have, and he believes that imitation can achieve a higher level of purity.

The second parchment followed immediately.

Lost Memories

<A low-budget mockumentary where you, as participants, will act as a filming crew, traveling to a suburban villa to document and observe an elderly person suffering from Alzheimer's disease>
Size: Small
Keywords: Illness, Possession, Physical Mutation, Cult Ritual (Special).

Requirements: Block the transmission of possession or completely erase the source of the ritual.

Dungeon depth and video difficulty: 1-☆ or ★★ (two different requirements, each with different difficulty)*
Special or hidden events: Yes

Sequel or related film: None

Rewards: Low-level physical body or demonic insight, a small amount of special corner coins*, ritual items (requires achieving high difficulty requirements).
"There are actually two different requirements for clearing the game? The difficulty difference is quite large, and the event itself is related to demons... Maybe it will be helpful to my Hell system. I can consider this."

However, let's take a look at this last special parchment first.

Compared to the two yellowed parchments, the parchment that Liberty finally selected was pure white, as if it had been bleached.

The content above is also quite strange.

████

Congratulations on drawing a mystery movie! The movie's synopsis and most of its information will be kept secret. You will receive an extra reward once you make your selection and complete the selection.

Special note: Mystery films are often quite difficult and may exhibit narrative inconsistencies.
scale:?
Keywords: random, fragmented.

Require:?
Dungeon depth and video difficulty: 1-? (Difficulty varies depending on random events)*
Special or hidden events: Yes

Sequel or related film: Existing
award:?
"This piece of paper contains virtually no information about the incident. Could you explain what happened?"

As Roddy asked his question, the shop assistant made a congratulatory gesture.

"You guys are incredibly lucky! You've managed to draw such a rare and mysterious event on your very first visit here."

As stated above, the film's content will be kept confidential.

The specific requirements for passing also need to be explored on one's own in unknown scenarios, which fits the theme of the corner very well.

Therefore, the rewards for such mysterious events are often higher, and they will deepen your connection with the dungeon, making your subsequent exploration easier.

"We need to discuss this further before making a decision."

The shop assistant raised his hand to indicate, "Let's discuss it later. There are still a few points I haven't explained to you."

First, before you begin exploring the dungeon, you can choose to "store items".

For example, this guest seems to be carrying a lot of external props. If you choose to store them all, you will get the privilege of the "Original Experience" and have the opportunity to get extra rewards.

If you choose the mystery event, the chance of obtaining additional rewards will be stacked.

If you choose not to store items, high-level items will be restricted and used to match the dungeon difficulty.

Second, during the exploration process, please try to act in a way that is "in line with the plot" and avoid causing too much environmental damage or even chaotic behavior that would prevent the plot from progressing.

Abnormal behavior can disrupt the dungeon structure, leading to very serious consequences.

Of course, these restrictions won't be too strict; just don't go overboard.

Third, you can only leave if the event conditions are met. Once you die or your fear reaches its limit, your brains will be recycled by the dungeon.

These are the points to note. Please discuss and decide on your choices as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.

"We have ten minutes left." Roddy turned to face the team members. "Any objections?"

Libert's mind was elsewhere; she wandered around aimlessly. "I'm easy, I don't really understand these human cultures, you guys decide~ Just pick the most difficult ones. The second or last random event looks pretty good."

"Luo Di, you decide," Hua Yuan said indifferently.

"Fellow villager, if you have a choice in mind, just say it. Everyone seems more casual about it."

"That's the last one! Do you want to store your items?"

Libert only had the gloves he received from Mr. Question Mark; his family did not provide him with any external tools, or rather, they did not need them at all.

He naturally chose to store it to maximize his exploration rewards.

Hua Yuan is the same; pursuing physical transformation, she doesn't rely much on external tools. The comic she got from the Black Coffin Supermarket last time has already merged with her body.

"Yu Ze, you should bring these, right? You seem to have a lot of props, and they're quite important."

"It's optional. Bringing it can effectively enhance the team, helping us quickly lock onto targets, find exits, or conduct covert operations."

For me alone, these props don't matter.

"As long as I can get my hands on paper, I can draw talismans; as long as I can buy a table, I can set up an altar."

Roddy understood the meaning behind those words, "Then I won't bring any of them either."

"It seems the videotape incident last time gave you a lot of confidence~ However, the four of us are indeed top-notch, you can take full charge, fellow villager."

"it is good."

The discussion concluded in less than two minutes.

"We'll choose a mystery event, and everyone will deposit their items."

When the shop assistant heard the result, puffs of black smoke escaped from the corners of his face.

"An excellent choice, unlike those so-called 'cautious' guests who may be able to explore at the beginning, but will inevitably be swallowed up by the dungeon in the end."

The storage area is on the right. Just put all your items in there! The lockers will automatically recognize your personal information, and you can retrieve them as long as you return safely. There's absolutely no chance of anything being lost.

"Ok."

A rusty storage cabinet is embedded in the corner area.
Roddy deliberately avoided the others and chose a storage cabinet at the very back, covered in mold and cobwebs.

He had quite a lot of things on him.

Grandmother's arm, the hilt of the Hellblade, Jason's baseball bat, the monk's coat, and the ravenfowl parasitizing her body—she put them all in without leaving a trace.

After placing these items, Roddy immediately released his senses and, after confirming that no one was looking in his direction, quickly separated a finger-like "ring" from his body.

Just as he was about to put it in as quickly as possible, a hand quietly landed on his shoulder. It was so silent that Roddy didn't even notice the other person's arrival.

They weren't team members, but shop assistants.

The cracked corner of his face stared intently at the special prop in his hand.

“Sir, this ring is not a prop, but a part of yourself. You are allowed to carry it in this corner.”

"Huh? Okay."

When the deposit is complete.

Suddenly, a bell rang! The shop assistant gently rang the bell on the counter.

The shop's exit glass door opened by itself, and gusts of evil wind swept in.

"Once you leave the shop, your first dungeon exploration will begin. Good luck. Once inside, some hidden, mysterious information will gradually be unlocked. I hope you can uncover the truth and meet the requirements to return here."

"let's go."

Luo Di and the others were already prepared and headed towards the dark exit one after another.

hum!
This teleportation didn't last long, and four words seeped out from the darkness, revealing the name of the event they had just encountered.

Goosebumps

After the font display ends

Roddy suddenly opened his eyes and realized he was driving a van. In the instant he came to his senses, he slammed on the brakes!
Long skid marks remained on the ground. An elderly man crossing the street cursed a few times before slowly walking away.

Roddy quickly searched the car and the surrounding environment, but found few of his teammates and could not obtain any information about them.

He himself became a deliveryman, and his phone's navigation was pointing to the next delivery location...

(End of this chapter)