Immortal I Speedrun Supernatural Game

Chapter 370 Are we playing the same game?

Boom boom boom——

As the nightmare unfolded and the game was announced to begin.

The stage beneath everyone's feet underwent a dramatic transformation.

In an instant, countless pieces of earth, wood, bricks, and stones appeared out of thin air, building an enormous mansion at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

The space beneath each athlete's feet also began to change.

The distance between them was stretched very far.

In the blink of an eye, they could no longer see each other.

Only the sounds of nightmares echoed in this eerie space—

"Dream stickers paired with illusory tiles allow you to have everything you desire."

"There's nothing we can't do, only things you haven't thought of."

"Please look for the only officially designated trademark – Dream Experience Hall!"

Holy crap! This guy is actually advertising!

The contestants were left feeling helpless, wondering if there was some rule change.

Come to think of it, is all of this, which has been constructed now, just a dream?

Wu Wang looked down as his casual clothes gradually turned into a suit.

Subconsciously, I reached into my backpack and took out an item.

Yes, the backpack works normally, and there was no case of falling asleep.

So this place must not be a dream now.

"Oh, I get it. One is daydreaming in your head, and the other is virtual reality (VR)," Wu Wang thought to himself.

He immediately noticed the difference.

Just like on the previous virtual Earth, even if you suffer serious injuries while defeating the final BOSS.

As long as they don't actually die like Gargantuar, even if they lose an arm or a leg.

When I woke up, my physical body was actually unharmed.

Because everything is virtual.

However, the current situation is—

Only the environment is virtual.

The contestants, on the other hand, are real.

In other words, an injury sustained in this game is a real injury.

Similarly, it also means that the athletes can unleash their full potential without restraint.

Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening clap of thunder erupted outside.

At this moment, Wu Wang realized that he was able to move again.
He transformed into a well-dressed young man in a luxuriously decorated bedroom.

Snowflakes were falling heavily by the window, and flashes of lightning occasionally illuminated the dim forest outside.

Just as Wu Wang was about to get up to look for more clues.

A mechanical sound began to echo in the room—

“I am the son of the owner of this villa, and I usually run my own company.”

"The company is about to reach a new level of scale, but unexpectedly, it has encountered serious problems with its cash flow."

"Fortunately, my father, who had nothing but money, passed away at that time."

"I returned to this villa to fight for the inheritance in order to solve my company's cash flow problems."

The audio content was extremely brief and perfunctory.

It seems that it was just to give Wu Wang an identity.

After all, their clothing and environment have changed.

Moreover, Nightmare also mentioned that he would encounter NPCs he had set up in the game.

The contestant's identity must also have corresponding details.

It just didn't seem particularly special, and even gave Wu Wang a sense of déjà vu, like a classic mystery novel or anime plot.

If nothing unexpected happens, there might be another contestant whose background is currently being revealed to be the real culprit.

It involves killing someone inside this villa.

However, because each contestant possesses extraordinary abilities, the identities of those other than the real culprit seem less important; they merely add a touch of immersion.

Even so, after hearing his identity, Wu Wang still subconsciously looked around the room—

The bookshelf is filled with all sorts of medals and trophies.

The posters on the wall also have the corresponding celebrity's autograph.

In the corner, there were also baskets filled with various types of balls.

Clearly, the rich young master played by Wu Wang is someone who has excelled in all aspects of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor since childhood.

This refers to what people call "someone else's child".

"Yeah, it's actually pretty much the same as my real life."

"Although I don't have a national speech contest championship medal, I do have the network card from the e-sports competition at the internet cafe downstairs, even though the reason I won was because I secretly had someone unplug the network cable from the other computer at the crucial moment;"

"Although I don't have a Michael Jackson autographed poster, I did resell Kobe Bryant autographed sneakers in elementary school, even though my classmates were puzzled as to why they were signed on Jordan brand running shoes, and even more so because it was written with his Chinese name;"

"Although I didn't build my own business empire after I came of age, I reported more than a hundred foot massage parlors, so I can barely be considered a business spy with rich experience."

"..."

In an instant, Wu Wang found countless things in common with this young master.

I immediately felt an even stronger sense of immersion.

dong dong dong-

Just as he was about to go out to find other contestants, there was a knock on the door.

Then a respectful female voice rang out.

"Young Master, it's time to go downstairs for lunch."

Wu Wang did not answer immediately.

After all, he couldn't answer that either.

It hasn't even been half an hour yet.

[Lord of Desire] That petty-mindedness... the punishment that great venerable one inflicted upon himself is still there.

He got up and opened the door, and saw a woman with long, straight black hair dressed in a maid outfit standing respectfully outside.

They're not players; they're probably just NPCs.

Could she be the real killer who's going to commit murder later?
Wu Wang's thinking has always been very divergent.

The game did not limit the suspect to the player at the very beginning.

After all, Nightmare doesn't stipulate that only the players can become the real culprit.

"Hmm." He didn't open his mouth, but made a tacit agreement through his throat.

The other party didn't say much, and got up on his own to lead the way in front of Wu Wang.

After passing through a long corridor and bypassing the hall.

We arrived at the dining area.

Meanwhile, two other people met Wu Wang at the restaurant entrance.

They are the Tarot Club president, still wearing her witch's robes, and her lucky follower, "The World."

Of course, Wu Wang still preferred to call her Wang Xianzhi or Dior.

The moment they met, Wang Xianzhi spoke:

"Wearing a suit in a castle? What are you up to this time?"

That short sentence set off alarm bells in Wu Wang's mind.

A castle? What castle?
Isn't it obvious that this is a modern villa?
Speaking of which, Wang Xianzhi's attire was rather strange.

She was now dressed in a dark robe similar to that of a witch, and even held something that looked like a staff in her hand.

The two women standing together looked like they were having a meeting at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Ugh~ Your little sprite is so ugly, it looks like a goblin!" Wang Xianzhi rolled his eyes and complained when Wu Wang didn't reply.

Elf? Goblin?
Wu Wang turned his head to look at the long-haired, black-haired maid next to him.

Although this woman is not as stunning as her second sister, she should still be considered a rare beauty by normal standards of beauty.
The Wang Xianzhi I know shouldn't be the kind of person who would do something so provocative or even insulting to a female NPC he's just met.

He gave Wang Xianzhi a strange look.

The witch beside him did not respond.

He just squinted and looked Wu Wang up and down.

Clearly, she also noticed something was amiss.

He shook his head, signaling the other person to stop talking there.

He then took the lead and walked deeper into the area. Wu Wang and Wang Xianzhi followed closely behind, each led by their maids, to the dining table.

Speaking of maids, Wu Wang noticed something strange—

The maid who guided the two of them looked so much like her.

Aside from their hair color, one is dark red and the other is pale.

In terms of appearance, the three of them are almost identical.

It seems I should retract my statement.

There seemed to be other strange things about this villa, and the danger wasn't just from people, as I had initially thought.

The dining table is not the traditional long table with a clear main seat.

Instead, it was an exquisite round table that looked quite valuable.

It felt less like eating at home and more like conducting business in a business hotel.

The maids each went to a chair and pulled it out.

It seems to be implying that this is where everyone should sit.

After the three of them sat down, they silently looked around.

Before long, the other contestants entered the arena.

Watching the ghosts, pandas, and predators, among other dungeon creatures, approach under the maid's guidance.

Wu Wang felt something was strange again.

Don't they feel any discomfort with these modern decorations of human civilization?
I couldn't see any curiosity in the eyes of these three people.

Finally, the last three players to arrive were Mongolian Top Laner, Daoyou Qing Liubu, and Little Bear Gummy Bear.

On the contrary, these three human players were highly vigilant about their surroundings.

It's like arriving in a completely unfamiliar environment.

Their attire was even more baffling—

The Mongolian man was dressed in a flying fish robe similar to that of the Imperial Guards of ancient China; the Daoist, please stay, was wearing a straw raincoat as if he had just returned from fishing; and the little gummy bear was dressed in a tight-fitting bodysuit like a male model on a fashion show.

That's really strange, we've only been apart for a few minutes!

Why does it seem like some of the other people's personalities have changed drastically?
Unsurprisingly, everyone's maid looked exactly the same.

The only distinguishing feature is hair color.

Before anyone could even try to start a conversation...

The maids then came up carrying plates with lids on them.

After placing it in front of everyone, lift it up.

Oh, a big lobster. The meat looks pretty good, and the chef is quite skilled.

"Young master/Miss, please enjoy your meal."

All the maids spoke in unison.

After saying that, he stepped back behind everyone and remained motionless like a statue.

All the contestants looked at each other in bewilderment.

For a moment, I didn't know what to talk about.

After all, Nightmare had said that the game rules stipulated that the voting process for choosing the killer would only begin when two people died.

Since no one had died, no one suspected the target.

On the contrary, talking too much will make others suspicious of you.

No one spoke, and no one ate.

This awkward situation likely lasted for two or three minutes.

Panda, from the side of the dungeon creatures, sighed and broke the silence first—

"Well, everyone, let me say a few words."

"The host is right. We only have one real enemy; the others are essentially allies."

"Although the first two games were a bit unpleasant, let's put aside our differences and fight side by side now."

"To be honest, I don't want the first death to be among the players."

It must be said that Panda was able to serve as the commander-in-chief of the previous instance of the biological civilization.

His overall perspective is admirable.

There was absolutely no hostility in their eyes towards Wu Wang or the witch, who were both champions with high scores and human beings.

Everyone looked at each other.

My wariness of others has lessened slightly.

A moment later, the Predator lifted its mask, revealing its hideous true face.

His cheeks were covered with uneven, bony textures, and his jaw was composed of four split exoskeletons that revealed dense fangs when opened, like the mouthparts of a deep-sea fish.

He picked up the fork on the table as if he were dealing with some kind of prey, and pierced the lobster on the plate with the fork.

He said hoarsely, "I agree to cooperate."

"Then I would also like to remind everyone that when you are tasting our ethnic specialties, you should note that they are not cooked to death, because you can only enjoy the most delicious flavor when they are eaten raw."

"To avoid them struggling and injuring their mouths, please cut off their claws before eating them."

Having said that, he opened his gaping maw.

Pick up the lobster with a fork, bring its two large claws close, use the two exoskeletons at the mouth to hold them in place, and use the other two to pick out the meat from inside the lobster claws and put it in your mouth to chew.

However, these words stunned everyone present.

Especially Wu Wang, who was sitting next to him.

He frowned and examined the perfectly cooked lobster in front of him once more.

He staked his title as one of the Five Tigers of the Dark Cuisine World.

This thing is definitely cooked perfectly!
And it's clearly just a regular lobster, so why would the Predator say they're enjoying their race's specialty food?

After thinking it over carefully, Wu Wang picked up a fork.

I didn't eat the shrimp tail meat right away.

Instead, I gently flicked the shrimp claw with a fork.

clang--

The lobster, already prepared to perfection in color, aroma, and taste, snapped the metal fork in his hand with a crisp sound in a flash, a speed that even Wu Wang could barely react to.

This immediately put everyone at the table on high alert.

I never expected that the Predator's warning would actually come true!

Wang Xianzhi then whispered in the witch's ear, "President, how come a lamb leg can bite?"

The witch carefully examined everyone's clothing and the dishes on the table.

After a moment, he spoke up: "Everyone, I have found the problem."

All eyes turned to her.

The witch then slowly explained:

"The circumstances in which each of us is located are probably different."

"For example, from my perspective, I see this as an ancient magical castle, with a whole roasted lamb on the table, and the NPC leading the way is some kind of elven creature."

"But these environments seem to influence each other."

"For example, when he consumes dangerous food, our seemingly normal food will also produce corresponding effects."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes widened in surprise.

This means that what you perceive as a normal decoration or NPC character is actually a normal decoration.

If in someone else's environment there is some kind of trap or dangerous creature.

Beneath their seemingly normal exterior lies...

It will also possess deadly abilities.

Just like the whole roasted lamb that Wang Xianzhi saw biting through the metal fork.

This strange phenomenon could very well lead to injuries or fatalities before the real culprit even makes a move!
After all, no one can predict what kind of dangers might exist on other people's side.

The Mongolian top laner stood up and said, "The environment I am in is a mansion, but I can't tell which dynasty it is from yet."

Panda nodded in agreement: "No wonder I was wondering why the bamboo was moving; I'm in a primitive tribe here."

The shadowy figure said in a sinister tone, "Then you might need to be careful, this is a haunted house in the Netherworld's Realm of Ten Thousand Ghosts."

Fellow Daoist, please wait. He shrugged and said, "I am in an abandoned coastal village."

The little gummy bear scratched the back of its head and said embarrassedly, "I was in a bar, surrounded by hostesses and male models."

Everyone: "?"

No, buddy! Wait a minute!
Is the last one's art style right?
Are we playing the same game?

(End of this chapter)