Is this okay?

People in this world seem to have lost all hope, becoming extremely negative even when walking down the street.

Some people even suddenly collapsed on the street, covered their faces, and cried bitterly. People around them didn't even dare to look, because they didn't know if this was strange, and if it was, it would be too scary.

Leng Mo felt extremely uncomfortable upon seeing this situation.

"Is there really no way out for this world?"

He spoke up, feeling uncomfortable, and Altair, who was beside him, shook his head: "I'm not sure either. I didn't notice it at all when I came here."

Upon hearing this, Leng Mo sighed helplessly, then took a deep breath to rouse himself.

"It's alright, this world will have a bright future no matter what. It would be good if we could find some clues; these strange things are completely incomprehensible..."

“Then I’ll go and observe other places,” Altair said earnestly. Now that she had joined the group, she was determined to do her part.

"Okay, I'll go find Shu Ouma."

Leng Mo nodded goodbye to Altair, then turned and led the others toward Tianwangzhou High School.

……

On the other side, after the first class ended.

Shu Ouma stared listlessly at the book in front of him, his heart filled with unease. He hadn't slept a wink all night because of what happened last night, and now he looked extremely listless.

"Hey, are you alright?" A girl's voice came from the side.

Upon hearing this, Shu Ouma turned around and saw it was the class representative, Matsuri Kyojo.

School Festival is one of the few girls who can smile in Ouma Shu's eyes. Although he doesn't know why she can smile, Ouma Shu is really envious.

Perhaps it was the smile of the school festival that made him feel much better, and he opened his mouth with a slight smile.

"It's nothing, I just haven't had enough rest."

"Didn't you get enough rest? Why don't you take a break?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tiaoji immediately understood why. After all, there were only a few reasons why people didn't get enough rest these days, and the middle of the night was also the most dangerous time.

Many people are alert at night and only sleep during the day.

Because everyone is afraid.

"No, I'm just a little listless." Shu Ouma shook his head, not paying much attention.

Just as he was about to ask when, a completely emotionless voice came over the school's loudspeakers.

"Let's play a game! Let's play 'Statues'!"

"!!!"

In an instant, all the students and teachers' pupils contracted; they realized that they probably wouldn't be able to leave the school today.

This is definitely not wrong, it's strange!

Moreover, it was the first strange creature humans encountered five years ago—the Death Wooden Man…

Panic gripped the entire school instantly, and countless people tried to flee.

However, as they walked out of the main gate, they were blocked by an invisible wall.

"set……"

Kyojo Matsuri stared at Ouma Shu with fear, her legs buckling and she almost fell to the ground, if Ouma Shu hadn't reacted quickly.

"Matsuri, it's alright. There's still a chance." Shu Ouma gently comforted Matsuri, his voice full of affirmation.

Chapter 401 Look! Across the playground... there's a hero!

The sudden situation caused panic among the people on campus. They were disoriented and wanted to escape, but when they saw the crowd blocked by an invisible wall at the school gate, they immediately realized that there was no way out.

The only good news is that the Wooden Man monster has appeared before, and its survival rate is at least 50%. Moreover, the survival rate will be even higher if the rules are understood.

"It's alright, Ji. Our survival rate is high this time, as long as we're careful."

In the classroom, Shu Ouma was supporting Matsuri Kojo, who almost fell, his face full of tenderness. Even so, he still treated everyone with gentleness.

Hearing what Ouma Shu said, Kyojo Matsuri felt a little relieved. She looked up at Ouma Shu with a smile and said with a slight blush, "Shu, you're still so gentle."

"Is that so... But perhaps this world no longer needs gentleness. In the end, nothing can be done..." Shu Ouma said with some emotion, gentleness is completely useless.

"No! You just need to do your job well, Shu." Seeing Shu's disappointment, Kyojo Matsuri quickly retorted, her face full of longing and joy for him.

"Okay, let's go out and get ready. The exam is coming up soon."

Shu Ouma nodded, reached out and took Matsuri Kyojo's hand, smiling gently.

……

Before long, the playground was packed with people, all waiting with fear on their faces to see what would happen next.

Soon a red roly-poly toy appeared at the school gate, and at the same time, a completely emotionless voice rang out.

"Let's play 'Statues'! From now on, anyone who turns around after 'Statues' and isn't wearing a wooden sign will be eliminated."

Many people were filled with fear upon hearing this voice, even though the rules were simple and the survival rate was high.

But no one can truly remain calm under pressure; even the slightest failure could mean death.

It's real death!

It's not about being eliminated.

The only good news is that the distance from the playground to outside the school is not far. As long as we stay calm, it is possible for everyone to survive.

"Matsuri, we will definitely survive!" Shu Ouma said firmly, holding Matsuri's hand.

After hearing Ouma Shu's strong voice, the flustered Kyojo Matsuri felt a little less uneasy.

At this moment, the sound of the roly-poly toy began.

"We are all wooden figures, forbidden to speak, forbidden to move, forbidden to walk, and forbidden to laugh!"

It didn't turn around, but it can move.

"One, two, three, freeze!"

He turned around!

Instantly, everyone's heart tightened, and their bodies froze on the spot.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, some timid students were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground. What was even more terrifying was that these people even grabbed the person closest to them.

"!!!"

Everyone was shocked by what they saw, and at the same time felt a sense of fear.

These people are out of options...

"Help me...help me, please!!"

A desperate teacher frantically shouted at the people around him, even grabbing a student next to him in a hug.

"I don't want to die!!"

"..."

The student, who was being held by the teacher and was unsteady on his feet, had a look of despair on his face.

This is truly beyond saving.

"Hahaha! You guys moved! You're not wooden puppets!"

The roly-poly toy made a childlike sound, then looked around at the eliminated people in front of it.

The painted facial features became distorted at this moment, and then a blood-red light emanated from the eyes.

Whoosh!

A red laser shot out instantly, piercing through those who had already been marked and eliminated in the blink of an eye.

However, unlike lasers which are bloodless, this laser caused the person it hit to tremble instantly and bleed from countless pores, as if they were being suddenly squeezed out of their body.

puff!

Instantly, the entire playground was filled with the stench of blood, and no one dared to scream.

Shouting it out will kill you.

You can die if you're implicated by someone else.

The safest option right now is to stay put and not move at all!

Fear filled everyone's faces, and some people with weaker mental fortitude began to tremble.

This is a situation that cannot be controlled.

Even the schoolgirl Matsuri next to Shu Ouma started to tremble, while Shu Ouma's ability to cope with what his family went through was strengthened.

"Don't move..." Shu Ouma warned in a muffled voice, as it came from his throat.

At this moment, the painting on the roly-poly toy's face returned to its original expression and then issued a warning.

"Those who are shaking, we'll let it go this time, but there won't be a next time!"

Its voice was full of kindness and concern, as if it had mercifully spared everyone.

Unexpectedly, at that moment, someone in the crowd raised their hand and asked the roly-poly toy, "I have a question!"

Everyone was surprised when they heard the sound, but no one dared to turn around and look.

Because that would make it move.

Upon hearing this, the roly-poly toy turned its head unusually and asked, "What's the problem?"

At this moment, the person who had asked the question slowly walked up and, under everyone's gaze, asked:

"Is it enough for you to keep your body still when you turn around?"

"That's right! Any other questions? If not, please return to your previous position," the roly-poly toy replied affirmatively.

The people who asked the questions wore friendly smiles, as if they had discovered some kind of bug.

"I get it! Brothers! Let's bring it back to life!"

The man walked back happily, and at that moment, three menacing-looking people stepped out of the crowd. They stood tall and proud in front of them, each of them standing side by side in a fashionable pose.

"Leave it to us next!"

"I've never lost a game of 'Statues'!"

"Me too!"

"Yoshi! Let's go!!"

Instantly, the four shouted their determination to win, and then the next round began again.

That's right! They were Leng Mo and the others who were coming to find Ouma Shu.

Although I've never encountered anything strange before, now that I have, I'm definitely going to teach that weirdo a lesson!

Let's take them down using their most effective method!

A kind and friendly smile appeared on Leng Mo's face, as if he had already thought of something interesting.

Although it's strange and emotionless, it doesn't matter!

I have an invincible, heaven-surpassing ability; this is a cheat code!

If you can modify these bizarre emotions yourself and then torture them relentlessly until they have no choice but to self-destruct, wouldn't that be the ultimate high?

Just thinking about it makes me... WRYYYYYYYYYYY——！！

For a moment, Leng Mo exuded a terrifying aura, and for some reason, the strange creature opposite him was simply a junior in comparison.

The strange creature opposite him trembled for some unknown reason, completely baffled by what was happening.

At this moment, the surrounding students were incredulous at the actions of these four people, who actually advanced about three meters while the roly-poly toy was not paying attention.

Is this even possible!?

Some people in the back rows stared wide-eyed at the four people, but no one dared to imitate them, because that would mean certain death.

Next, the roly-poly toy called out the commands once again.

"We are all wooden figures, forbidden to speak, forbidden to move, forbidden to walk, and forbidden to laugh!"

Not moving!