When I was in a world of unconventional rules and taboos

"Damn it!"

Realizing she was a step too late, Kudo Yuma's pale, sickly face instantly contorted with rage; she wanted nothing more than to tear the brat's corpse in front of her to pieces.

This little rascal almost ruined his big plan!

But his remaining rationality allowed him to restrain himself.

If it were just one person, then tearing him to pieces would be just that—tearing him to pieces.

But a few little devils just ran away. When the time comes, someone from the village will definitely come looking for their bodies.

One wrong move and you'll get yourself into trouble.

His gaze fell directly on the other rusted greatswords not far away, and he silently comforted himself:

"It's just that a large sword has been drawn; it's not the worst-case scenario yet. The deterrent effect of this cemetery is still there, and it can still maintain the balance."

However, this is just wishful thinking.

After all, the southern cemetery was like a funnel at this moment, beginning to leak ominous energy out of it, and no one knew when it would all dissipate.

If everything really collapses, then he'll be in big trouble.

"Damn it, one slow step leads to another, one wrong step leads to another. I shouldn't have hesitated in the house. Now I'm stuck in a vicious cycle."

"This ghost story instance is too mysterious. If you are not careful, you will be completely doomed. If the country had not used two reminder opportunities to send me the situation of Su Ming, the chosen one of the Dragon Kingdom, I would probably have been killed long ago."

Bruce, Andrew, Aaron, and other chosen ones from major powers are also facing the same situation as Kudo Yuma.

However, their current situation is still considered good.

When the other Chosen Ones, who were still busy in the mass grave, frantically rushed towards the South District, they found only a pile of unruly children's corpses and a bloodstained greatsword that had been pulled out halfway.

The entire southern cemetery was on the verge of collapse.

The next moment, darkness instantly engulfed it.

The chosen ones from the small country, who had been holed up inside the house, received the warning but hadn't had time to go and stop them.

It was completely swallowed up by the terrifying black mist from the mass grave outside the door.

[The Chosen One of Turkey, Sara, has fallen, and punishment has begun. A bizarre invasion will occur in "Sabi City" in ten minutes.]

[The chosen one of Italy, Rons, has fallen, and punishment begins. A bizarre invasion will occur in "Maya City" in ten minutes.]

[The chosen one of the Yue Kingdom, Yue Moro, has fallen, and punishment has begun. A bizarre invasion will occur in "Cloud Harbor" in ten minutes.]

【...】

A series of elimination announcements echoed in the sky above the real world.

It was like a bucket of ice-cold water poured over those countries.

In the ghost story instance, on only the first night, nearly 90% of the nations were eliminated.

Only a handful of old-established powers and a few extremely fortunate countries remain.

Dragon Kingdom, Bureau of Strange Tales.

"The 'Gravekeeper' mystery dungeon is significantly more terrifying than previous mystery dungeons. Currently, less than ten countries remain in the mystery world; the rest have been eliminated."

"If this trend continues, events similar to the destruction of the ancient Indonesian kingdom will only continue to occur, first small countries being gradually devoured and destroyed, and then large countries..."

"Under these circumstances, continuing internal strife is simply courting death. With powerful external enemies and undercurrents of conflict between nations, they should unite instead..."

"The Bald Eagles won't agree to this. They've been the world's hegemon for too long and are used to being superior. They simply cannot tolerate a rising dragon nation threatening their position. Internal strife is inevitable. The Bald Eagles will only stop when the country is on the verge of extinction..."

Kui Ju sighed, feeling utterly helpless about the current state of the world.

It's not that countries can't see this, but because of their own interests, they have been unwilling to stop.

Among them, a certain world hegemon is the biggest obstacle.

The Chinese leadership had considered communicating with the U.S. Empire, expressing their desire for peaceful coexistence and joint efforts against external threats.

The Bald Eagle Empire naturally agreed, but hoped that the Dragon Kingdom could give them the "Dagger of Sin" in Su Ming's possession as a "symbol" of peace.

Only someone insane would do something like that!

What's there to talk about then?

Even now, the arrogant and conceited bald eagle still retains its ugly face of being the world's number one.

The world of ghost stories.

After giving the unruly children a "loving lesson," Su Ming didn't let them leave immediately.

Instead, it remained hanging from the tree, so that these naughty kids would have a chance to reflect on their actions.

The tree is located within the grounds of the South District Martyrs' Cemetery.

Normally, this is one of the safest places in the mountains.

"Stay here and wait for me to finish my night patrol. I'll let you down when it's light. Do you understand?"

Su Ming held a rattan cane in his hand and casually swung it, creating a loud "crack" sound in the air. The "Calabash Brothers" hanging in the tree were startled and trembled, and they hurriedly responded obsequiously.

"Don't worry, Grandpa Su, we heard you clearly and promise to obey."

"Yes, yes, Grandpa Su, don't worry, we'll be very obedient."

"Grandpa Su, take care!"

"..."

The previously unruly brat, after being "educated with love" by Su Ming, resolutely changed his initial nickname from "bastard" to "Grandpa Su".

Su Ming's seniority also rose through the ranks, a remarkable leap.

In particular, a certain brat wearing a Monkey King mask called out "Grandpa Su" with great ease, looking completely subdued and showing none of his initial arrogance.

Seeing the "Calabash Brothers" hanging from the tree suddenly become obedient,

Grandpa Su nodded in satisfaction, as if he was very pleased with his own "education".

After his "education of love," several misbehaving children were straightened out in no time.

Previously at Qingshan Mental Hospital, even the most stubborn paranoid patients were brought back to normal in just seven days under the "electric chicken therapy" of this "Director Su," and were directly discharged.

Later, the patients' families, to express their gratitude, even sent him a banner.

Although it was later discovered that this "Director Su" was also a mental patient, it almost scared him to death.

As a result, Su Ming was locked in a "dark room" for a few days and his medication dosage was increased.

But his "medical skills" are genuine; dealing with a few rebellious, disobedient kids is a piece of cake for him.

If it weren't for the lack of professional equipment, we would definitely give them an "electrocution therapy".

As the figure of the man and the dog gradually walked away, the "Calabash Brothers" hanging on the crooked tree, after a brief silence, launched into a barrage of curses, a continuous stream of vulgarities.