Chapter 007: Betting
His mental strength has now reached 20 points
( The deduction begins )
What do you want
The store manager flipped the playing card, revealing an Ace
You have found the convenience store at the southeast corner of the square
You choose the one in the middle
A sea of blood red lies before you
It is said that someone is going to place a bet, and all the surrounding patients gathered around, shaking their heads at you repeatedly, signaling you not to gamble, but you paid them no mind
Betting? Have you reviewed the rules?
A sea of blood red lies before you
The deduction has concluded
I want to know the truth about the hospital
You stepped down from the treadmill
Gu Yi shook his head, carefully recalling every detail from the previous two simulations
The store manager gladly accepted
Even the two patients playing frisbee together did not communicate from beginning to end, and although there were occasional bursts of laughter, they quickly subdued.
You are dead
3. Please do not wear glasses during normal times
Believe me, do not look! That is all false
( Gambling Rules )
You are also unable to determine which card is the wild card
After speaking, Gu Yi turned over the first card, which was also an A.
You cannot see the manager's actions at all
He found that these fellow patients were very indifferent
Therefore, the card in the middle is the wild card
( Store Manager: "Take a guess." )
You can use these glasses to watch the 3D movie "Monsters Attack the City"
You let out a cold laugh and pointed to the notice board next to the shop, which displayed the gambling rules
How could it be wrong again
Therefore... the role I am currently playing actually has schizophrenia? However, it seems that I do not exhibit any signs of schizophrenia at the moment... It is also possible that the second personality within me has been separated from my original self, becoming the 'unspeakable' in this copy?
Having gathered enough mental energy, Gu Yi immediately began a new round of deduction
The store manager is a person wearing a pig head mask, but this person's figure is slightly slimmer than that of the kitchen chef
The deduction has concluded
Gu Yi shook his head, casually walking on the treadmill while striking up a conversation with a fellow patient beside him
Gu Yi spent a full two hours using various fitness equipment
This one is not it either
This time you directly approached the store manager and explained that you wanted to make a bet with him
Gu Yi could only barely understand a few characters
It can be seen that when "I" left this string of writing, "I" was already on the brink of a mental breakdown, and "I" seemed to have begun to doubt my own human identity
You: "Come on"
"Wait a moment, I will flip the card," Gu Yi said, "This card is not a wild card"
Gu Yi shook his head, insisting on gambling
What do you want to buy
Gu Yi followed behind the store manager
Around the square, there are many security personnel on patrol, each wearing a dog-head mask. They work meticulously, and anyone who dares to glance at the hospital entrance will be sternly reprimanded by them
Moreover, the other patients are mostly engaged in their own activities, with little communication among them
You have tried all the sports activities in the square, but there are no valid clues.
The barking of dogs is perceived as nonexistent by others
However, this time the blood characters are not only illegible and heavily altered, but the content has also become fragmented, resembling the ramblings of a dream.
( The deduction begins )
This is the first paragraph of the blood text
These patients must also have issues
The store manager drew a gun and shot through your head
However, it is also possible that they can hear the barking of dogs, but due to the power of the rules, they dare not acknowledge the existence of the barking.
This time, your eyes did not blink, and you are certain that you have tracked the wild card.
The store manager pulled an axe from under the table and split open your head
Gu Yi ran to the edge of the square and walked up to a treadmill, swaying along with other patients.
(Store Manager: "I do not understand what you are saying.")
The store manager blinked and secretly hid the already swapped ghost card in his sleeve. Reluctantly, he nodded towards Gu Yi and pointed to the shop behind him, saying: "Come with me, I have something for you"
2. If you see a monster emerging from the screen through your glasses, please immediately remove the glasses and take three steps back
Having died so many times, Gu Yi has become quite accustomed to death
It is evident that this is also one of the bizarre tales created by unspoken rules
Gu Yi turned the instruction manual over, revealing a string of blood-red characters on the back
User Manual
The store manager reached out to flip the card, revealing an A
The store manager only accepts gambling invitations from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Store Manager: "What would you like to buy?")
At last, he was enlightened, instantly understanding the manager's little trick
The store manager, just like before, began to rearrange the cards once again, his techniques and movements identical to those during the simulation
The barking of dogs is undoubtedly a key clue in unraveling the truth behind the hospital.
The store manager rummaged through the cabinets and took out a pair of 3D glasses, handing them to Gu Yi, along with the instructions for using the 3D glasses
You can gamble with the store manager, and the stakes can be anything, but your wager can only be your life
I am willing
(Store Manager: "If you find the ghost card, you win. If you lose, you must give me your life.")
The surrounding patients saw Gu Yi wanting to gamble and all gathered around him, continuously shaking their heads and waving their hands.
Then, Gu Yi turned over the third card, which was an A.
The store manager reached out to flip the card, but Gu Yi immediately stopped him
I want to make a bet with you
Gu Yi pointed to the third card and said, "This card ... ..."
Of course
The store manager took out three playing cards, two of which are Aces and one is a Joker
Gu Yi swaggered to the entrance of the convenience store in the southeast corner
Select the wild card, and you will win
Dogs are humanity's friends
He must have cheated!
In the ward, there is a rule that "there must always be two people in the intensive care unit"; perhaps the invisible patient to Gu Yi is "me"
Gu Yi exited the simulation state
You pointed to the card in the middle
You are dead
I can only tell you the way to find the truth, even so, do you still want to bet with me
You: "Is there anything at all? Then can you tell me the truth about this hospital?"
Gu Yi stood in front of the bulletin board, muttering to himself as he carefully analyzed all the clues he had gathered
So far, he still does not know what illness this hospital actually treats, nor what the specific treatment methods are. However, by the afternoon, Gu Yi will have the opportunity to experience the treatment process of the hospital.
I must have been distracted just now, let me try again
(Store Manager: "Daily necessities, snacks for leisure, we have everything.")
The logic of the past was clear, and even punctuation marks were not forgotten.
The store manager took three playing cards out of his pocket and placed them on the table
What do you have here
Given the blurred and hasty handwriting of the bloodstains, Gu Yi remained skeptical about this lead
No matter how Gu Yi speaks, they do not pay any attention to him
( Store Manager: "You have lost." )
The store manager displayed three cards, then turned the playing cards face down on the table and quickly shuffled their order
The wager is binding on both parties, and no one can renege on it
(Store Manager: "So you want to gamble with me? Alright, let me be clear, I don't know what the truth you speak of is, but I can tell you how to find the truth. Are you willing to bet with me then?")
Do not think about escaping just yet, now is not the time
My identity is also a place worthy of reasoning and exploration