The plane landed on the outskirts of Horseshoe City in the E-14 area.

After that, we followed the instructions provided in the envelope and went into the suburban forest.

Natsume and I wanted to contact the captain, but the communicator couldn't get through.

In the evening, I finally saw a mansion in the desolate woods.

That's the destination.

The mansion is divided into two houses, one large and one small, standing side by side.

The weather-beaten facades of the two houses have been covered in moss, and weeds have grown in the crevices of the masonry.

The broken windows are tightly intertwined with cobwebs and dust, and the broken curtains sway in the wind, revealing a faint hint of darkness.

At first glance, it is a waste in disrepair, which is far from what I imagined.

The dilapidated door creaked in the wind.

We cautiously pushed open the heavy door of the large house and entered.

When we entered the door, another man in a black protective suit walked not far away, also holding an envelope in his hand, and entered the door with us.

We looked at each other and nodded silently.

If nothing else, this person is also an invitee to the game.

Connecting the gates is a long corridor.

The décor at the entrance is dilapidated and dusty, and it seems to have been vacant for many years, making the house look more like a haunted house against the backdrop of the night.

Despite the dilapidated exterior of the mansion, when you walk through a corridor you will be surprised to find that there is a hole inside.

A short walk ahead, you will see the lights, and there is the hall.

As soon as you pass by, you will be shocked by the magnificence of the hall.

The tall ceiling is adorned with exquisite chandeliers, which are dazzling and illuminate the entire space.

The marble floor is as shiny as a mirror, reflecting exquisite patterns.

The intricately carved fireplace is surrounded by antique furniture that exudes an ancient charm.

There were six people sitting on the couch, most of them not wearing hazmat suits, and they didn't seem surprised to see us coming.

It seems that the mansion has a good isolation device, so there is no need to be bothered by the poisonous fog outside.

So the three of us took off our protective suits as well.

I glanced at the face of the person I had just met through the door—it was a young woman.

She wears a red beret, a white leotard with a red jacket over it, and a red bag in her hand.

His long, gray curly hair was scattered over his shoulders.

The eyes are like twinkling stars, deep and fascinating, and people can't help but fall into them.

Her lips were slightly raised, outlining a sweet smile.

The posture is graceful, and between the throws, it will exude a unique charm that is intoxicating.

Look at the others -

On the sofa lay a tall and sturdy middle-aged uncle.

He had a beard on his face, and his two thick eyebrows were furrowed, revealing an air of unease and anxiety.

His eyes were slightly blood-red, and from time to time flashed with sparks of anger, giving people a ferocious feeling.

On a chair sat a dignified woman in a long black lace dress and a wide-brimmed peaked hat.

Her eyes are mysterious, and the makeup on her face is gloomy and pale, exuding a Gothic temperament.

The man was drinking coffee elegantly.

Sitting next to the Goth woman was an old man in a gray suit, who looked to be over sixty years old, with gray and slightly curly hair, and a face carved by the years with a slight vicissitudes of life.

He was quietly reading the newspaper.

Next to the coffee table stood a little girl in a colorful dress.

Her big bright eyes shone mischievously, and her face was filled with an innocent smile.

When I looked at her, she was looking at me curiously.

A man in a long hooded coat looks at a painting hanging on the wall.

He has a high nose and a thin face, with a hood that covers most of his face, revealing only a chin with closed lips and a serious expression, giving him a callous and unforgiving feeling.

In addition, there is a person wearing a hazmat suit, whose appearance is not visible, but it can be inferred that he is male from his actions.

He doesn't take off his protective suit like the others, he seems to be full of vigilance and vigilance, always keeping an eye on every move around him.

The old man put down the newspaper and asked us, "Were you also invited to participate in the game?" ”

I was surprised that the language spoken by the old man seemed to be French.

I pulled out the envelope and nodded in acquiescence.

Others also took out their invitations.

The seal of the envelope is a pattern of a dark green shark.

They chatted a few words one after another, all in the languages of different countries.

They are people from different countries.

Natsume roughly speculated that the old man might be French, the goth girl might be British, the beret girl might be Russian, and the uncle might be American.

The goth woman suggested in English, "Since we are from different countries, why don't we all communicate in English?" ”

This is indeed a good idea, and we may assist in the future, and there is a unified language communication to go smoothly.

Just as we were confused about what to do next, the little girl suddenly found a letter on the table.

The seal of the envelope is patterned with a dark green shark.

Maybe it was left behind by a mysterious person.

"Look, there's an unopened letter here!" The little girl excitedly opened the envelope.

The hooded man's gaze shifted and he asked, "Strange, why didn't I see the letter here just now?" ”

The moment the envelope was opened, a strange aura came to the face, as if a pair of cold eyes were watching in the dark.

The little girl shuddered, her pupils contracted suddenly, as if she was being controlled by something, and her face became hideous, not at all like the lively appearance just now, and she read the contents of the letter gloomily.

She made us shudder.

"Welcome, all of you, the chosen ones.

I am your inviter, and now I possess this girl to deliver a message.

Next, I'm going to take you through a game called 'Find the Treasure'.

As the name suggests, there is a great treasure hidden in this mansion. If any of you can find it within half a month, you will be given the opportunity to grant any wish, which I have already told you in the invitation, but the number of wishes is limited to one; If you can't find it within the time limit, you'll be stuck here forever. ”

The hooded man next to him said indignantly: "How can this be! You are violating human rights! ”

The little girl said, "I know you were surprised by this sudden invitation and the rules of the game, but if you can participate, you will definitely not regret it." ”

The uncle suddenly jumped up from the sofa and shouted angrily: "Stop messing around! actually let Lao Tzu run all the way over for such a boring thing! ”

He approached the little girl menacingly: "Don't hide from me, come out and let me see what you look like, I'm going to beat you up!" ”

The old man hurriedly came over to stop him: "Calm down, can you calm down?" ”

The little girl ignored it and continued to read the letter:

"I've got some gifts for you to use as aids, please use them properly, because they are very important.

During this time, please stay in the mansion and use the contents as you like.

Also, for the record, you will not be able to escape. ”

The beret asked, "But it is outrageous to be able to grant wishes at will, do you have any proof of this?" ”

The little girl smiled mysteriously and snapped her fingers.

The view of the hall instantly transforms into a building in the ruins of the city.

Through the shattered rubble and the rusty wreckage of the machines around it, a robot riot is taking place in the center of the ruins outside.

The eyes of the cold machines shimmered red, and the shattered metal bodies were accompanied by a cacophony of noise.

They ruthlessly attack everything around them, destroying innocent lives.

Flames spread through the rubble, filled with smoke and a choking smell that made it difficult to open our eyes.

The wind whipped up the sand and dust, and in the flick of a finger again, it was back to the original state of the hall.

While we were still in the shock of the sight, the little girl said, "This is the proof—you saw the world a few months later—that you have seen the same strangeness, and there is no need to question the matter of the secret treasure." So, have fun, everybody. ”

The little girl put the letter back in the envelope and came to her senses.

Her breathing became rapid, and she struggled to calm her fears, controlling her trembling hands and throwing the letter away.

It can be seen that she was really controlled just now.

"Is there really such a thing?" The goth woman said in alarm.

"Hmph, I don't believe it, it must be some kind of trick to make up the illusion." The uncle's mouth was full of disdain.

There were a few objects on the table when no one was noticing, and each of them had stickers with our names on them, probably a gift from the mysterious man.

We were amazed to go over and check.

I found the object with my name on it - it was a fragment of a meteorite.

There is also a short blue rope.

I saw that other people had also got the same items and ropes of their own.

Each person's belongings are different, and the color of the string is also different.

I peeked at Natsume's item and the rope - a crystal ball and a green rope.

The goth woman frowned, crossed her hands in front of her chest, and said, "What the hell is this going on?" ”

The beret woman said, "But it's interesting, isn't it?" Just like a normal game, let's give it a try. ”

The goth girl said to her worriedly, "But if you fail, you won't be able to get out." ”

"It's half a month."

"I don't know if it's real, it's a waste of time." The uncle waved his hand and walked to the sofa, and continued to lie down with a look of nonchalance.

Natsume proposed, "Why don't we introduce each other and get to know each other." ”