What kind of mindset was this? A true masterclass in courting death!
Thanks to Luo Shu's audacious antics, his Sanity Level ticked up by 12 points.
Watching Luo Shu's brazen attitude, one of the younger bodyguards lost his composure. "Bet—you're messing with me, huh? I'll shoot you dead, you punk!" He reached for his gun, only to be stopped by another bodyguard, who grabbed his hand just as an old man's cough sounded from the doorway.
"Cough...cough..."
At the sound, the young bodyguard's expression immediately changed, hurriedly tucking his gun away. The other three bodyguards also straightened up, adjusting their posture to stand even more rigidly. Suddenly, the study was blanketed in a heavy silence.
Now turned in the right direction, Luo Shu could see the door clearly and noticed an elderly gentleman with an air of authority entering the room. Though the man appeared to be over seventy, his long, silver hair tied loosely at the back, his black-and-gold robe lent him an air of dignified command, as if he were wearing royal garments. Trailing him was a man with gold-rimmed glasses, moving with a deferential pace.
Luo Shu thought, So the boss finally arrives.
The elderly man approached, examining Luo Shu up and down. Luo Shu, in turn, appraised the elder. Noting Luo Shu's bold gaze, the old man merely lifted an eyebrow, saying nothing. He circled the room, settling behind the grand desk.
Luo Shu resumed his chair-shuffling, inching himself back into a different viewing angle, prompting silent stares from his two teammates, four bodyguards, the elder, and the man with glasses. Everyone looked on, half amazed, half baffled by his seemingly insane behavior.
Meanwhile, outside the game, Luo Shu's live stream was gaining traction. As it was a weekday morning, there were already 7,545 viewers tuned in.
[Haha, I can't stop laughing! I saw this guy's "Monster Romance" edit online—he's seriously deranged!]
[This room's got an oppressive vibe... but he somehow makes it feel like a comedy skit.]
[Doesn't he fear death?]
[I'm sure Luo Shu knows he's not in real danger—that's why he's acting so wild.]
[Right. His previous game clears prove he's sharp as hell.]
[Uhh, I disagree. He's just not normal. His thought process is bizarre—maybe he's just plain nuts.]
[Is this the kind of game where "being nuts" works??]
[Luo Shu, don't be too reckless! I want to follow you for a while—only if you stay alive, though!]
Unbeknownst to him, Luo Shu was already starting to chase a thrill—pushing boundaries precisely because he knew there was danger. And the thrill of danger made him even more exhilarated! It was as if the possibility of death didn't faze him at all.
Yes, he thought, something is definitely off with me.
At last, the elderly man behind the desk, looking weary, broke the silence. "You three owe our moneylending business quite a large sum—millions, in fact—and haven't been able to repay it. Originally, we'd planned to dismember you and feed you to the dogs…" he paused before continuing, "but something unfortunate happened in my family recently. Since you're all known detectives on Harbor Island, you might be able to make yourselves useful. Consider this an opportunity for redemption." He glanced at the man with glasses, signaling him to continue.
The three quickly understood: their assigned backstory portrayed them as detectives, seemingly part of the same team, who shared a particular vice—gambling—leading them to owe this rather sinister elder a large debt. Now, they had to solve a case in order to save their necks.
One of the bodyguards helped rotate their chairs to face the front as the man with glasses set up a projector. A screen descended near the door.
"I'm Frederick Chen, Mr. He's personal assistant," the man introduced himself. "I'll now explain this tragic incident."
A slideshow of gory crime scene photos appeared on the screen, featuring the bloodied body of a woman, stripped of all her skin, with muscle and tissue exposed. It was an extremely gruesome sight, and yet… she was dressed in high society attire—a black cocktail dress, white blazer, and high heels. Next to her lay an Hermès bag.
Luo Shu furrowed his brows. It wasn't unusual to find murder victims stripped of skin, but for the killer to redress the victim afterward? That was peculiar.
"This body was found at 4:52 this morning by a street cleaner in T Square, located in Sansamui District's DFS," explained Frederick.
Angela murmured quietly, "Yep, definitely Harbor Island."
Frederick, having composed himself for dramatic effect, continued, his voice breaking as if with emotion. "Police identified the victim based on her attire and ID, discovering that she was... she was Mr. He's daughter, Yvonne He."
Luo Shu wanted to catch a glimpse of the elder's reaction, but he couldn't quite see. He listened as Frederick said, "After a three-hour genetic analysis, the victim was confirmed to be Miss Yvonne He. The cause of death was cardiac arrest due to electrocution. The police informed us immediately and reviewed the area's security footage, but several nearby cameras were simultaneously disabled by hackers, leaving no leads."
Behind them, Mr. He's voice echoed, grave and unyielding, "You have twenty-four hours to identify the murderer. If you fail, the timed device on your necks will detonate."
Both teammates stiffened in their seats, while Luo Shu felt an almost uncontrollable thrill bubble up inside.
The mission prompt finally appeared:
[Main Quest Triggered!]
[Main Quest: Identify the killer within 24 hours!]
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