Chapter 0006: Desolation

Do you still want your mouse

To leave here, one must at least first meet up with a few others before finding the exit

Uncertain of how long he had been walking, the middle-aged man could no longer contain himself. He forcefully extended his leg to kick the bushes ahead, ready to curse. However, as his foot came down, he missed his target entirely. Unable to retract his foot in time, not only did he fall to the ground, but he also pulled down the young girl he was holding tightly, along with Song Qingxiao, who was firmly grasped by the girl, and they all tumbled down together.

The space has vanished.

Song Qingxiao remained silent, the girl was clearly very innocent, and when the middle-aged man asked, she answered honestly

The young girl trembled, and Song Qingxiao was also afraid. She once again touched the dagger hidden in her sleeve, the sharp blade providing her with a sense of security in such an environment. She forced herself to muster courage and cautiously looked around, trying to find a distinctive object to mark, so as not to get lost in this place

We should first find a place to determine our direction. At a time when both the young girl and the middle-aged man were at a loss, she took a deep breath and spoke

Is anyone there? Is anyone there? Doctor? Zhou Jing?

He bent down to pick it up while speaking

He clearly could not remember Song Qingxiao's name, but she did not mind this; she had already grown accustomed to the feeling of being overlooked. Moreover, she vaguely felt that in such a mysterious space, facing a group of strangers, having a lower presence might actually be more advantageous for her

The middle-aged man appears older, and logically, he should have a wealth of experience. However, judging by his lewd gaze towards the person in the picture and his earlier discontent, which nearly led him to violence due to the girl's exclamation, this individual is also unreliable

Upon his remark, the young girl naturally found it irresistible. Song Qing fell silent for a moment and softly reminded her:

One can sense that the young girl comes from a well-off family, as her parents are quite protective of her. Her palms are soft and delicate, and it is evident at a touch that she has never done any household chores, which has resulted in such a texture.

Of course it is necessary

Is there anyone? Is there anyone? ... ... Zhou Jingjing ... ...

The place where several people are located is an open area, shrouded in a thick gray mist in the distance, where vague shadows can be seen, resembling monsters that seem poised to devour humans

After she finished speaking, the middle-aged man and the young girl seemed to have realized the issue, as they looked up and glanced around.

Since receiving the prompt and entering this space, she has not clarified what this so-called "Trial of God" actually entails, and the clues she has gathered so far are limited

Since everyone received the same message, there was no need for her to conceal it. Therefore, when the young girl asked, she nodded, indicating that she had also received the same prompt. The middle-aged man's expression changed for a while, as if he ultimately could not figure out the purpose of this card, and thus admitted that he had received such a prompt as well

She must have been frightened by this strange space, as she was still trembling uncontrollably. The middle-aged man merely glanced at her and immediately turned his head away with a look of disdain.

After splitting into teams and exiting the previous space, a task prompt was received, and nine cards appeared in my mind, the significance of which in relation to the nine individuals who entered the space remains unclear

Although the middle-aged man claimed to disdain the mouse as useless, upon hearing Song Qingxiao's intention to take it, he was reluctant to let her take advantage of him. When she asked him a question, he naturally responded:

He exclaimed a curse, "What the hell is this place?"

The young girl was obediently held by the middle-aged man, who grasped Song Qingxiao with one hand. She seemed to be terrified; once the middle-aged man held onto her and Song Qingxiao, even though Song Qingxiao's hand was not clean, she held on tightly and did not let go

The thick fog had dispersed significantly, and with at least a certain level of visibility to the naked eye, the middle-aged man felt a sense of calm as he had not yet discovered any danger. He tilted his head back, mimicking the tone of the doctor from earlier in the space, adopting an air of authority as he inquired about the two girls

The last character "敬" echoed several times in succession, and the chilling reverberation startled several people, causing the middle-aged man to weaken in his legs, nearly collapsing to the ground

Before the matter is clarified, the presence of a dagger can provide a slight sense of reassurance to Song Qing

However, even so, the man glanced at her; at that moment, she appeared somewhat disheveled.

What about you

The heavy bangs, soaked with water, firmly covered half of her face; the contrast between her black hair and pale skin made her complexion appear even more deathly pale, devoid of any hint of color.

Upon entering the space, although the wound on Song Qing's neck had vanished, her hair and clothes were soaked by the rain, with her long hair matted with mud, sticking to her face

The three of them held hands and chose a direction to start moving. After walking for about ten minutes, they did not encounter any signs of human presence. The ground was covered with a large amount of weeds, and the further they walked in one direction, the denser the weeds became, soon reaching their ankles.

Once a decision was made, the middle-aged man quickly attempted to establish his position as the "leader" in the hearts of the two girls. He waved to the young girl:

None of us knows whether there is danger in this place, it is best not to separate, I will hold your hand..." He puffed out his chest and issued orders. Upon seeing Song Qing's dirty and disheveled appearance, a look of disdain appeared in his eyes as he instructed the young girl:

This creates a problem, as everyone is located at a considerable distance from each other, which means that in the event of a danger occurring, they may not be able to rush to assist or rescue one another

The surrounding thick fog has dissipated somewhat, but it has not completely cleared. The light and visibility are only slightly better than before

She currently has too few resources at her disposal, and she does not know what kind of events the future may hold. Having something in her hands, even if she knows it may not be of much use, can still provide her with a sense of security

Yes, as soon as we entered, I received an image. She, like Song Qingxiao, also saw nine cards with mysterious patterns in her mind. At present, it is still unclear what the function of these cards is, but the strange patterns on the back of the cards made her feel somewhat uneasy

Song Qing lightly licked her dry lips, bent her arm slightly, and felt the presence of the dagger, causing her heart, which had paused for a few beats, to start racing again.

In contrast, it can be said that the timid and cowardly girl is undoubtedly more pleasing to the eye than her appearance suggests

Have you received any prompts

After this wave of echoes, the middle-aged man no longer dared to shout indiscriminately. His previous voice had been quite loud, and he was certain that if Zhou Jing, the doctor, or any of the previous groups had been nearby, they would have definitely heard him. Since there was no response, it either proved that the few people were no longer in the same space, or it indicated that the other three teams were not in the vicinity, possibly quite far from here.

The space where everyone had previously been has indeed vanished, and even the three individuals are unclear about the direction from which they came or their current position. The middle-aged man suddenly felt a sense of despair.

When I came in, I happened to be on my way home from work, and there was an unexpected incident

Although Song Qingxiao was not very bold, in such a place she did not trust others and could only rely on herself

Among the four teams composed of the nine individuals entering the space, the team to which Song Qingxiao belongs is the weakest. The young girl is timid and cowardly, and she is also too young. Under such circumstances, it is not to mention that she can provide any assistance to everyone; it would already be quite good if she does not cause any trouble for others

A few people were just about to leave when Song Qing glanced at the mouse that had been thrown on the ground and spoke softly.

At this point, there are no better alternatives, and both the middle-aged man and the young girl expressed their agreement with Song Qingxiao's words

It is unclear how long they have been walking. After the mobile phone and watch became ineffective in this place, the middle-aged man gradually grew somewhat impatient. The group moved closer to the enormous shadow they had previously discovered, causing them to break out in a cold sweat on their palms and backs.

Song Qingxiao did not mention the matter of encountering the murderer on the way, and the middle-aged man did not suspect that she would lie. After all, given the current situation between him and the girl, the items they were holding were related to what they had grasped when entering the "Trial of God." However, whether it was the girl's mobile phone or the mouse he had thrown away, it was evident that neither had any function in such a place. The short and stout man instinctively thought that it was normal for Song Qingxiao not to bring anything when entering the space. Even if she had retained something, it was very likely that the items in her possession were of no use.

The middle-aged man gradually became somewhat agitated, stopping in his tracks to shout loudly, his voice carrying a hint of hysteria. The two girls dared not make a sound. After he finished shouting, there was a pause, and only after a long while did a faint echo return.

You pulled her

Song Qingxiao keenly sensed that the middle-aged man was becoming increasingly irritable and restless. The environment in which she had grown up, along with the near-fatal encounter with a stranger tonight, made her highly sensitive to crises. She should be cautious of this man.

There are currently no changes to the nine cards in my mind, and at this moment, it is uncertain whether this is a good thing or not

It seems to me that we should return to the place we were just at and discuss it after we meet up with everyone.

At this point, Song Qing speculated that all the hints from the mysterious space had likely been received by the nine individuals who entered here, and perhaps the opportunity to leave this space lies within these hints