Chapter 003: Disembowelment
It also brought him some difficulties in finding a job after graduation, encountering obstacles everywhere
This is great! The sophomore student in a dreadful green seems a bit excited
Even in a game of gods and demons, it is not a matter of life and death from the very beginning; a moment's carelessness can lead to demise
Originally just a joke, but upon careful consideration, it seems there may indeed be some truth to it
As for Tang Luo, from this carriage to that carriage
The blood-stained knife extended from the chest cavity, then retracted, and then extended once more
This is a very notorious serial killer who brutally murdered at least five female sex workers, "active" in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888
Rest, in its essence, is not merely about sleeping; it is about slightly relaxing the tense nerves and engaging in a conversation about oneself and the relationship with this game of gods and demons
For Xiao Chu and the others, Zhou Zhengguo is indeed a pillar of support
Some churches even have large burial grounds in their basements
The vitality here is more abundant than that of Earth, which somewhat aids in the recovery of injuries
A small wound is gradually expanding
Were there electric lights and flush toilets in the 19th century
Leaving the church, Li Liang walked towards the small square building nearby, which was the restroom
Hasn't the real world already descended into chaos?
The darkness surged in like a tide, engulfing all of his consciousness
It is the sound produced by the friction between a certain metal substance and bone
The sky has brightened, but Li Liang has not yet returned
The game of gods and demons is extremely aggressive in recruiting players, leaving no room for choice whatsoever
Indeed, if a group of players were to traverse the realms of gods and demons, they could roam freely in the real world
It is not uncommon for a cemetery to be located near a church
He does not have a particularly deep understanding of the specific situation
The cold wind came swiftly and fiercely, causing the dark clouds to irrationally obscure the moon, but soon after, it blew the clouds away again
Zhou Zhengguo opened his eyes and looked around.
Zhou Zhengguo's expression instantly turned extremely unpleasant
Xiao Chu, who wears glasses, is also about the same; a university student, lying in the dormitory playing on his phone. He is quite alert, yet suddenly finds himself in a completely different environment from the library.
It reminded Zhou Zhenguo of the scene where the alien bursts out of a body
In the night, one can barely make out the outlines
The church is empty, with some candles burning.
Moreover, without even clarifying the basic situation, where can one find someone?
The time spent in the realm of tasks is, in terms of the real world, essentially a matter of an instant
Zhou Zhengguo said
If that is the case, there would not be situations where one abandons the task, and merely survives by being opportunistic.
Xiao Li's real name is Li Liang, and this name does not sound very good
It is still night outside
Li Liang felt no pain at all, as if the person who had been torn open by this terrible wound was not him
The biological clock is still at work; even though it is night here, no one feels the slightest bit sleepy
The young man who calls himself Xiao Li, an unemployed graduate, was looking for a job when he was drawn into it
A chilling breath swept in from behind, blowing against Li Liang's neck
It has also been left in a state of utter devastation.
The difficulty should not be too high
There is also the assertion that the true culprit was Aaron Kosminski, who was one of the individuals identified by the police at the time as having significant suspicion.
Can one still experience this feeling while urinating
There is nothing to be attached to in life, no options for YES or NO, and no resurrection of the dead, "for my use".
Looking for a job? It does not exist
It is all prepared to the point of being unbearable to look at, and the readiness to conclude it quickly is in place
Oh
Others also perked up their ears, displaying a look of great curiosity
If you feel that the task is too dangerous and are unwilling to complete it, you may also choose to stay safe.
The task is for everyone to search for Jack the Ripper
Zhou Zhengguo asked.
The youngest among them is a second-year high school student
Upon entering the restroom, Li Liang was quite puzzled
The rest are largely similar
But in reality, he is merely a middle-aged man who has gone through five missions, with only two of them being successful.
The passage of time in the task world and the real world is not the same
The result unexpectedly found the light switch by the wall; upon turning it on, a rather clean restroom was revealed, along with a flush toilet.
Therefore, everyone feels that the place they are currently in is naturally London
Disembowel
Apart from Tang Luo, many recounted the unusual events experienced by their "friends"
Tang Luo was pulled in during the afternoon
Before being drawn into this game of gods and demons, Li Liang was contemplating changing his name
Zhou Zhenguo looked around and did not see any priests or nuns.
I just feel a bit cold and weak.
Zhou Zhengguo's heart gradually sank
Waiting for task failure
In the dim environment, it is inevitable that everyone feels somewhat drowsy, unaware of the time
The sound of water trickling gently reached my ears
A pool of blood lies at one's feet
Having restored one's spirit, one sits upright in anticipation
It is unclear how much time has passed, but a portion of the candles in the church have burned out
Zhou Zhengguo said nothing and took it upon himself to assume the duty of keeping watch
When Li Liang went out, Zhou Zhengguo was actually aware of it and also guessed that he might be going to the restroom
Everyone was sleeping in disarray, except for that fellow with the Dharma name Xuanzang
The relevant historical knowledge has already been returned to the teacher after the college entrance examination
Zhou Zhengguo stood up and walked towards the outside
Li Liang has begun to feel some weakness in his limbs, and at the same time, his body inexplicably feels a bit cold. Why is this shivering lasting so long
Just now, the code name was exchanged, and now everyone is beginning to report their "family names".
Go take a look
A grating sound that makes one wince was heard
Without any preparation, I was forced to join the group
The relationship has not become this close
He needs some convenience
However, it is estimated that at least one and a half hours have passed.
Pushing open the door, the crowd streamed in one after another
Ah?
Jack the Ripper is his alias, while his true identity remains a subject of much speculation
The crowd had no objections and promptly sat down on the wooden bench
Only after recovering from injuries can one strike fiercely at the heads of those demons and monsters—no, it is only then that one can save others and accumulate virtue.
There will certainly be limitations
Jack the Ripper
Piercing through the entire body from behind!
Moreover, he has also served as an officer in the student council at school
However, Zhou Zhengguo has also heard of some exceptional cases
Zhou Zhengguo clapped his hands in front of the pale youth and solemnly reminded him, "As a player, one must not act recklessly in the real world while the gods and demons walk among us"
I barely managed to get through my novice period
With a hint of confusion, Li Liang unzipped his pants, shook his body, and let out a comfortable shiver, closing his eyes to begin his release
The true identity of Jack the Ripper has become an unsolvable mystery in history.
Everyone nodded in understanding, and no one suggested that Zhou Zhenguo demonstrate.
Since it is a story set in London in 1888
Even Churchill's father was suspected - there were doubts among the public
Become a deity or demon, confront the school bully, and pursue the school beauty
The chest was torn open at an unknown time, a terrifying wound gushing forth a large amount of red blood
The term 'player' always feels somewhat trivial..." Xiao Chu murmured softly.
Panic, despair, helplessness
Uncle Zhou, what exactly is that skill?
Just thinking about it makes me feel delightful
Good
Tang Luo opened his eyes and glanced at Zhou Zhengguo, then closed his eyes again to regulate his breathing
Li Liang's eyes began to lose focus; not only could he not struggle, but he was also unable to make a sound
Upon completing the task, it does not return to any special space
He opened his eyes, lowered his head, and the expression that was initially tinged with confusion transformed into boundless terror
After chatting for a while, Xiao Chu couldn't help but ask
That solemn expression left everyone in a daze
But rather, to return whence one came
This person sits cross-legged, resembling someone in meditation, still exuding a sense of tranquility and harmony
Let us take a break here and resume the task tomorrow morning
He turned and walked briskly towards the church, leaving behind a trail of red footprints
Regained composure
However, I have also heard that the restrictions seem to have loosened. Have you heard of any unusual news events recently? I feel that there have been a lot more chaotic incidents.
Moments later, he pushed open the door to the restroom, as if he were opening a sealed slaughterhouse.
The place that has emerged is the tomb chamber, and not far away is a spire structure, most likely a church
The main door of the church is tightly closed, but it is not locked
Of course, no one can guarantee the final truth with absolute certainty
At least Li Liang himself believes that everything is the fault of his name
After chatting for about an hour, the outside sky showed no signs of brightening at all
As the end approached, the sound of water grew louder, and Li Liang felt as if his body had been hollowed out, leaving him somewhat unsteady on his feet
This statement piqued everyone's interest
Gothic spire style
The liquid flowing into the toilet appears red
The others are the same
In a short period of two to three months, and in a longer span of one and a half years, it will also return
Otherwise, how could a distinguished university student be unable to find a job
During the self-study class, I dozed off, and when I woke up, I found myself inside the train carriage
Is there someone behind you
One after another, they fell into a deep sleep
Zhou Zhengguo seemed to be tired as well, closing his eyes, his head slightly bowed, as if he had already fallen asleep
Zhou Zhengguo, on the other hand, is different
He is not quite sure whether these two things existed in London in 1888
From now on, I will embark on the journey to the pinnacle of life
This restroom is very modern
The acrid smell of blood permeated the air along with the fresh blood
Xiao Li has not returned
This task seems to be much more difficult than he had imagined
One should not take advantage of others' good nature and overstep boundaries
He did not stop
The two women are friends, second-year students, who, while shopping outside, accidentally stepped into empty space and fell into the seat of the carriage.
Zhou Zhenguo did not think that going out to use the restroom would pose any danger
The sky outside has begun to brighten
After all, this is a task for a group of newcomers, with only Zhou Zhengguo being a pseudo-senior among them
It is not to say that one cannot completely take advantage of the benefits brought by the divine and demonic games for personal gain or to do certain things, but there will be a boundary. Once that boundary is crossed, the consequences...
Even if one were to seek Jack the Ripper, it would not be prudent to act hastily on such a gloomy and eerie night
As a player who has already undergone several missions, he received the information a day in advance
The expression on his face changed unpredictably, sometimes showing anger, other times delight, clearly indicating that he had fallen into his own world of fantasy
Zhou Zhengguo speaks
Rows of long benches designated for prayer are neatly arranged
But now, he has abandoned this thought
Look, there is a church over there. The visibility has improved significantly, and someone pointed to a building not far away and said
It is a skill, similar to those in games. Zhou Zhenguo stated succinctly, "It will consume stamina, energy, and has a cooldown period, and proficiency can be continuously improved with usage."
That young Li moved a couple of times, got up from the bench, and hurriedly walked towards the outside of the church
Although it is an inquiry, a decision has actually already been made
Li Liang's body lay at an angle, with a horrific wound carved open in his chest
It can also be referred to as the walking of gods and demons. Zhou Zhengguo stated, "Players actually engage in a form of self-mockery, and more people prefer to call themselves the walking of gods and demons."
In the middle of the night, first find a place to settle down
Whether or not he is a good person is uncertain, but undoubtedly, he is a good person