Chapter 17: The Mechanical Clown
Ji Xun's eyes quickly looked around, this was a mechanical-style secret room.
In addition to their cage, there are two other iron cages.
There were two people in each of the cages.
In an iron cage was an acquaintance, the bald captain of the Blackwater mercenary who had escaped earlier, and one of his men.
The other cage was two strangers, one old and one young, in black suits.
They didn't even wear gas masks, which made it clear that the pride on the faces of the young men and the humility in the old men's expressions were clear.
Chu Jiu recognized the identities of the two and whispered, "The fourth young master of the Cao family, the governor of Innocence City. ”
"Oh?"
Ji Xun raised his eyebrows and muttered to himself: "It seems that these two guys were the ones who triggered the hidden plot of the alien space before." ”
Compared to the confusion of the two mercenaries, the master and servant obviously came prepared, with indifferent expressions, as if they were still expecting something.
And I haven't seen any trace of the two of them all the way, so naturally they came from some special way.
So it's not difficult to speculate that these two guys are the culprits behind the sudden increase in spatial difficulty.
Seeing that Ji Xun and two newcomers appeared, the bald mercenaries were also dumbfounded: these two guys are not dead yet?
And the four young masters of the Cao family were also a little surprised when they saw Ji Xun and the two, and it was already surprising that there were two living mouths, and now there were two more.
But they didn't care at a glance, their attention was not on anyone, but on something else.
......
It looks like it's going to be a game.
When the personnel arrive, the game begins.
At this moment, the sound of "crunch" and "crunch" gear friction sounded, and the six people looked at each other.
A hole suddenly opened in the center of the iron plate in the center of the three iron cages, and a rusty mechanical clown rose from the ground.
Clown hats, funny red noses, and crooked smiles.
The red and blue paint has faded, and there are mottled rusts everywhere, leaving traces of time everywhere.
"Joker..."
Ji Xun saw this strange mechanical clown, and there was an inexplicable kindness in his eyes.
It has been here for many, many years, lonely and long years, lonely waiting for someone to come here.
As if looking in the mirror, Ji Xun seemed to see himself and empathized with that loneliness.
The clown's feet are a spring, which makes it shake its head, indescribably grotesque.
Just as everyone looked at the strange mechanical clown, it came to life and said with a smile, "Welcome to the 'Joker's Feast of Terror'." Here's the final level of the game, and if you can get through it, you'll get out alive. ”
Full of playful and grotesque mechanical sounds.
Hearing that they could get out, the six people in the iron cage had different expressions.
No one thought this final level would be easy.
And at this time, the four young men of the Cao family seemed to be eager to verify something, and asked, "I want to know, is that 'source of disaster' here?" ”
He had been preparing for that thing for so long, and now he was going out, and he hadn't seen a shadow yet, so he naturally wanted to ask.
As soon as these words came out, Ji Xun and the others also looked over.
This is very subtle.
If it weren't for Ji Xun and the others who had read those files before, they wouldn't know what he meant by "catastrophic source".
Ji Xun clearly remembered that there was such a passage written in the file: "On May 3, 1141 in the imperial calendar, the 'S-class catastrophic source' was unsealed and the research began."
The source of the entire bunker catastrophe is actually the "source of the catastrophe".
What people didn't expect was that the mechanical clown actually responded: "Of course." Those who finally clear the customs will naturally be able to get that epic source card. ”
The clown directly explained what the source of the catastrophe was.
Ji Xun is not surprised that there is still a final level, but this clown seems to be a wise NPC?
So, it seems that this is the final boss that doesn't need to kill monsters.
But he instinctively felt that this level would be more difficult.
While speaking, there was an indescribable evil intent and banter in the clown's expression, "However, only living people are qualified to know the truth~"
Hearing this, the fourth young man of the Cao family looked playful, obviously waiting for this result.
Ji Xun doesn't know what an "epic source card" is.
The two mercenaries didn't seem to have heard of it, and their faces were blank.
But Chu Jiu on the side obviously knew, and she couldn't hide her shock and muttered: "There really is..."
......
Because he didn't know what the source card was, Ji Xun didn't have much interest in what the source card was for the time being.
He scrutinized the layout in front of him.
The three iron cages finished in the glyphs, and glanced at the top of their heads, and at the same time as the clown appeared, rows of iron spikes also showed their edges.
The iron cage is completely locked, and there is no possibility of forcible escape.
In other words, when the iron spike falls, the six people in the cage will die.
The last level is not so easy.
As soon as the mechanical clown finished speaking, a platform slowly rose from the three iron cages, on which was placed a colorful revolver that looked like a toy gun.
The clown's oozing voice rang out again.
"The last level of the game is called... Wheel of Fortune. ”
"Please listen carefully to the rules of the game."
"1. There is a bullet in this revolver in front of you, which is the only way to leave the space, and you can only leave by firing it; 2. You can only shoot at each other once at a time, and then rotate. Until someone dies and the living leave. 3. The chainsaw above your head will drop one meter every fifteen seconds, which means that if you don't decide whether to live or die after a minute, you will all be stabbed into a sieve. ”
"Please follow the rules of the game, or you will all die."
"Alright, now the game begins!"
......
Only by killing your teammates can you get out alive?
Sure enough, the final level is the hardest.
Ji Xun carefully recalled the rules of the game, and there was a confused look in his eyes.
This level is a test of human nature.
As soon as the mechanical clown's words fell, the bald mercenary in the cage snatched the revolver in his hand like lightning.
His intuition told him that no matter what the situation was, it was best to take the initiative into his own hands.
And the other two cages, Ji Xun and Chu Jiu didn't move.
The four young men of the Cao family and the old man did not move.
Obviously, they all feel that this level is not as simple as it seems.
They are all waiting.
and so on to find another way to break the game.
Another point, they are all waiting, waiting for the bald two to try the rules of the game first.
However, shortly after the Joker announced the start of the game, a screeching metal grinding sound sounded, and the iron spikes above their heads fell rapidly, reminding them to make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise everyone would die.
The threat of death was overhead, and the bald mercenary didn't realize that cold sweat was already on his forehead.
He raised the revolver in his hand, after all, he couldn't stand the fear of death in his heart, and burst into a shout: "Brother, I'm sorry!" ”
Then decisively pulled the trigger.
"Click."
The hammer slammed into each other with a crisp sound, and the mercenary on the other side shuddered violently.
However, no bullets were fired.
Empty guns!
At this time, it is not over.
The bald head shot the first empty gun, and a touch of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he decisively pulled the trigger again and wanted to fire the second shot.
This scene of brothers killing each other, Ji Xun, who was not far away, watched with great interest.
The ruthlessness and cunning of this bald head have been seen before. His teammates in the same cage didn't expect the captain, who was regarded as a brother in life and death, to kill him?
However, the strange thing is that no matter how hard the bald head tries, the trigger can't be pulled.
At this time, the colored revolver disappeared from his hand and reappeared on the table.
The mercenary on the other side snatched it in his hand, his eyes fierce and resolute. Since you shot first, don't blame me!
He pointed to the bald head and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
"Click."
Fate is like a clown, and likes to make people.
Empty guns again.
Rotate again.
The bald mercenary listened to the gunfire for a moment, as if his soul trembled.
When he came back to his senses, he didn't die, and while he was ecstatic, he quickly grabbed the revolver.
As if in a race against death, he didn't give his teammates the slightest chance to react, and decisively pulled the trigger a second time.
This time, with a "bang", the muzzle of the gun erupted with flames, and the mercenary on the opposite side fell in response.
Seeing this, the bald head rapidly dilated his pupils and gasped for breath. He was stunned for a moment, and the ecstasy of the rest of his life appeared on his face.
The ecstasy of picking up a life in front of death made him laugh maniacally: "Hahaha..."
And at this moment, a distorted light gate appeared on the corpse opposite, and the bald head also saw the enlightenment, and he could go out.
"You can really escape from this hellish place!"
Bald heart ecstasy.
Along the way, the cloud of death has been hanging over the head, and at this moment, this damn extradimensional space is finally over.
But that's what human nature is.
Without worrying about his life, he thought of something else.
The mechanical clown mentioned "catastrophic source" and "source card" just now.
There are all kinds of signs that there is obviously something hidden in this extradimensional space.
Greedy together, he immediately felt that he had come to a trip of nine deaths, and it was a pity to leave like this.
However, in a moment of hesitation, a cold and disdainful mockery came from his ears: "What, you still want to stay here?" ”
The fourth young man of the Cao family saw the bald head's thoughts, and coldly warned: "But if you hesitate for a second, I dare to guarantee that my Cao family will definitely remove your Blackwater Mercenary Group from Innocence City!" ”
“...”
This sentence seemed to be more threatening than the revolver just now, and the bald man trembled with fear as he listened to his eyelids.
In an instant, he understood what this "Cao family" meant.
This young man is the "behind-the-scenes boss" who hired their Blackwater mercenary group.
Although he didn't know the identity of this person before, the head of the regiment bent down in front of this boss and spoke, and it could only be the Cao family of the Shangcheng Governor's Mansion.
If this one is dead, the threat is not afraid.
But two lives one, whether it is this young man or the housekeeper, he will definitely be able to get out alive.
At that time, even if you really get any treasure rewards, you won't have the life to enjoy them.
The bald head is also the master of the rudder when he sees the wind, weighs the pros and cons for a moment, and immediately smiles: "Young master, we don't mean that." I just wanted to ask you, do you want to..."
Cao Sishao interrupted him and said disdainfully: "Get out!" ”
"Yes."
The bald mercenary wanted to stammer, but when he heard this, he could only smile and turn away.
He walked over to the Twisted Light Door and vanished.
......
Kill your companions and you can really get out.
The remaining four witnessed the scene of life and death teammates killing each other.
I also understand that if you abide by the rules of the game, you can indeed survive.
However, without thinking about it, there was a delay for a moment, and with a "clang", the iron thorn above his head landed again.
There are still more than thirty seconds, and if you don't do something, the people in the cage will have to die together.
Ji Xun was not in a hurry, and looked with great interest at how the master and servant were going to choose.
And Chu Jiu didn't go to grab the revolver, as if he was thinking about something.
The master and servant did not move.
Everyone guessed this level, there must be other options.
After a few more breaths, Cao Sishao picked up the revolver and observed.
The gun seems to be fine, but I always feel that something is wrong.
The old man on the other side didn't want to grab it at all, so he stood quietly.
But he didn't shoot, he watched carefully, and then looked at the mechanical clown not far away, thoughtfully.
After a few breaths, the iron spike above his head fell again.
The old man finally couldn't help but urge: "Young master, you shoot quickly, otherwise it will be too late." Not this time, I can try again next time I come in. ”
The iron thorns above their heads creaked, as if it was a countdown to life, urging the four of them to make a decision as soon as possible.
As a servant of the Cao family, he already has the consciousness of dying.
Is that all there is to it?
Although Cao Sishao realized that this method was wrong, he had no choice.
Indeed, as the old servant said, if it doesn't work this time, then come in again.
Anyway, this other-dimensional space has almost been figured out, and you can slowly ponder it when you go out.
With all thoughts in mind, Cao Sishao also made a decision, and decisively raised and grabbed the trigger.
"Click!"
Empty guns.
The rules of the game are that you can only shoot one shot at the opponent.
This time, it was replaced by an old man who picked up the revolver.
Ji Xun and Chu Jiu also watched to see if there would be a scene of a servant killing the master.
However, what the two didn't expect was that the old man picked up the revolver and didn't aim at the opposite side, but shot himself in the head without hesitation.
"Click", again an empty gun.
The old man put the firearm on the table in front of him and urged, "Young master, you hurry up and shoot." ”
Suicide?
Seeing this scene, Ji Xun's expression was solemn when he saw this scene.
Whether it's foolish loyalty or whatever, loyalty is worthy of respect.
If this old man chooses like this, then this young man will definitely be able to live.
It's kind of abiding by the rules of the game.
His old servant chose to sacrifice himself, but Young Master Cao had no different face, took the revolver, and pulled the trigger again.
"Bang!"
Bullets erupted from the muzzle.
A blood hole appeared in the center of the old man's eyebrows, and he fell to the ground in response.
A Twisted Light Gate also surfaced on the corpse.
Looking at the corpse on the ground, Fourth Young Master Cao's expression did not have many waves.
He didn't look too much, nor did he choose to leave, but turned his face to look at Ji Xun and the others in the cage.
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