In Horror Game, once players made it through a few script worlds, their identities, personal histories, and even small details were inevitably unearthed.
For Luo Shu, though, this process happened at lightning speed.
On one hand, his shocking performance in the tutorial mission had left a strong impression.
On the other, he was already something of a legend.
A popular post had circulated widely across social media platforms, tracing Luo Shu's background and reputation:
[Title: Luo Shu—A Legend in Medical School]
"I'm an upperclassman at the same medical school, two years ahead of Luo Shu. You could call me a low-key fan—no need to reveal my identity here.
Luo Shu entered Jiaotong Medical School as the top science student in Jianghai City. Although he excelled in sciences, his liberal arts scores were… not the best.
Apparently, his low score stemmed from a zero on an essay about 'Music.' The title of his essay? The Melody of Death.
Details of that essay aren't widely known, but here's what's rumored: Luo Shu drew scenes depicting death across various life forms—drew them, right on the answer sheet!
Those who saw it say it was stunning, an eerie work of art. And at the end, he wrote a poem:
'Death is never an end; it's the soul's transcendence.
Death is never darkness; it's time crystallized.'
It's kind of powerful, isn't it?! Giving him a zero was so harsh!
And yes, he's handsome! That mysterious, brooding med-student vibe is irresistible (although his roommates say he's actually goofy and nothing like that—which is weirdly hard to imagine).
Another eerie rumor connects him to a mystery in our school. Last year, a few donated cadavers vanished from the anatomy lab! They were never found. And guess what? All of them had once been dissected by Luo Shu…
Anyway, let's hope this amazing underclassman doesn't get wiped out by any game ghosts or monsters! Luo Shu, you've got to survive! We'll be rooting for you!"
The post added an air of mystery around Luo Shu, boosting his popularity even further. A surge of curious fans began searching for "Luo Shu" in the Horror Game app, quickly following his profile.
After a hearty meal and a nap, Luo Shu woke, refreshed, to wash his face. By his estimate, it was around 10 p.m.—he'd only needed his usual four hours of sleep to feel completely recharged.
While contemplating his game situation on the toilet, he mused,
"This game seems like it forces participation. So when will I be dragged into the next script world?"
Right on cue, the system spoke:
[Please prepare to enter the game by proceeding to the transfer zone.]
[Countdown: 60 seconds.]
"What the—?!" Luo Shu leaped up, realizing the transfer zone was that barren oval-shaped room next door.
"Wow, that was fast."
"Seems there's no fixed interval between script worlds. The system just waits until I'm rested, then drops me back in. Almost… considerate?"
Curious but cautious, he abandoned any thought of pushing boundaries by staying out of the transfer zone to see what would happen when the timer hit zero.
Once inside, he browsed the store menu for any helpful items or equipment. In the few seconds he had left, he quickly saw the store's limitations: purely cosmetic clothing and basic weapons—ordinary swords, knives, and spears, all priced at 10 game coins each.
With nothing useful available, he sighed, hands in the pockets of his white lab coat.
"Oh well, it's a beta after all… makes sense that it's a bit bare bones."
[3, 2, 1… Transferring.]
"Welcome to Horror Game…" This time, the opening voice sounded like a raspy, unnerving old woman.
Pink flower petals drifted down, filling his view.
Luo Shu reached out, catching a petal, and crushing it between his fingers.
"Sakura?"
He turned and saw a blossoming cherry tree next to him—and beneath it, a young woman dressed in modern tactical gear, fully armed.
The juxtaposition was striking: a tranquil Japanese mansion garden with a beautiful cherry tree, a somber young man in a white lab coat (who, to any onlooker, indeed appeared brooding), and a fully armed woman dressed like a special forces soldier.
The woman, Sylas Young, spun around, gun raised, and demanded, "Who's there?!"
Above their heads, floating text displayed their names and levels: Luo Shu, Level 1; Sylas Young, Level 3.
At the same moment, they both received a message:
[This game is in duo mode.]
[Main Mission Activated.]
[Survive for 12 Hours.]
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