novelraw Chapter 53 Incomplete Dungeon
Chapter 53 Incomplete Dungeon
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Welcome to the Museum of Whimsical Ideas! We hope you have a wonderful time, a worry-free experience, and a satisfying departure!
[Instance Name: "Museum of Whimsical Ideas"]
[Instance Type: Tier 1 "Hard" Instance (Incomplete), Multiplayer Exploration Type]
In a world where technology has advanced to an extent that is out of step with civilization, museums, these outdated and backward things, are regarded as meaningless remnants of civilization, and they have been on the verge of closing down many times, even dozens of times.
To make a living, museum staff have gone through countless themes, spending money, brainpower, and time to come up with character designs and settings, racking their brains to figure out the preferences of those intellectually inclined individuals.
[Until they finally found the right direction, transforming the museum into a giant game room themed around experiencing all sorts of ways to die, allowing visitors to find ultimate fun in thrills and excitement!]
[Although it was a success, becoming a global phenomenon, it had only just begun to recoup its costs and gain popularity... when the world fucking ended.]
[Main quest triggered: You are forced to start from the first floor and explore the three rooms of the museum, or find the key to the "Treasure Room". Once you meet the conditions, the museum doors will open for you.]
[Note: The flawed script of the flawed world was exploited by someone and manifested in the main world. He successfully utilized the rules of each room and used them to trap and kill those foolish challengers.]
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When the familiar screen appeared on their irises, everyone was stunned. They never imagined they would encounter a copy in the real world, let alone that a copy could be used by humans.
Before their eyes, the fairytale-like dim space unfolded rapidly like origami, with paper tables and wooden chairs, hanging oil lamps, and rooms on both sides embedded in the three-story building in a ring shape, making people dizzy.
Right in the middle of the house is a square cardboard box about the length and width of two people. The surface of the yellow cardboard box is covered with all sorts of absurd stickers, and the little figure's eyes can even move and turn.
"Is this... still the headquarters of the scavengers?"
"Why would there be a dungeon in the real world? And how could a scavenger like Chen Yuanqing find something like this?"
"Damn? A hard mode dungeon! I barely survived a normal dungeon, how the hell am I supposed to get through this?!"
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The players attracted by the soju party gradually became flustered and noisy. Although they swaggered around in the real world, taking pride in their player status and enjoying its benefits, they were still disruptive.
However, the constant pressure of death in the multiverse, along with the unknown dangers and traps, instilled in most players an instinctive fear of venturing into dungeons, a fear that has now been fully aroused.
"...Impossible. The scavenger clearly obtained a piece of equipment. I heard it possessed some spatial properties, but how could it be this large-scale? Moreover, such an arrangement couldn't have been made overnight..."
Jiang Yu broke out in a cold sweat. If she had known that Chen Yuanqing had set up a trap of this level, she would never have betrayed the scavenger. The museum was practically impregnable against players below the fourth rank.
Iron Shield's face grew even uglier, his breathing, mixed with white mist, became even heavier. He was thinking even deeper than Jiang Yu; their original plan was to eliminate one of the two sides as quickly as possible.
Since it's impossible to confirm whether the plan has been leaked, we should quickly eliminate the weaker side and move on to support the other side. The same applies to exchanging positions. Even if the scavengers have hidden men in an ambush, there's no need to worry.
That won't work now. Although most of the people at headquarters are unfit, a secret room inside has trapped them all and slowed their progress.
The remaining 20% was no longer important; even the possibility of getting out had to be put aside. They couldn't afford to focus on a quick attack strategy anymore; the guild leader would bear all the pressure from the skilled scavengers.
In terms of strength, the Shovel Club was already stronger than the Scavengers, and now they had recruited most of the elite players in the West Market. The situation that should have been overwhelming... was easily broken by the other side in one move.
"Chen Yuanqing... I fucking wish you were the one staying behind! I want to kill you right now!"
"Shut up, all of you!"
With a roar filled with rage, Iron Shield thought he should calm down the group of good-for-nothings, but after less than a moment of silence, another gasp came from behind him.
"What's wrong this time?!"
"A brother of mine... accidentally touched that box."
It wasn't an accident; I kicked it hard in a fit of frustration. The huge box then started shaking violently, and the eyes on the paper stickers rolled wildly around!
Then, the paper seal on top was violently ripped open! Just like the entire box, a gigantic clown head popped out! It shook uncontrollably as if it had lost its balance!
A red and green hat, pale cheek powder and gold stickers on the eyes, and a sausage-like mouth that suddenly snapped open with the sound of a mechanism, as scorching energy gathered in the air!
"Lie down, everyone!"
Jiang Yu said sternly, but the clown seemed to have anticipated their actions. The flames in his mouth remained dormant, and instead, he kept smashing his huge head down at the people lying on the ground!
The wildly shaking idol had become a rolling wheel; whichever side its body slammed into, a burst of blood would erupt on the spot, with blood and pieces of flesh dripping continuously from its pale face!
Three people died in just a moment.
This doll actually has intelligence. Jiang Yu and Tie Zhao stopped talking and ran towards the nearest room. Those exhibition halls that were obviously dangerous were actually the safest places besides the main hall.
The doll's purpose was clear: to drive these intruders into the room and make them try to survive, or they would die right there in the lobby!
Jiang Yu and the others weren't actually incapable of defeating the dolls, but none of them wanted to use their abilities right now. Firstly, both clearing the levels and supporting the guild leader would require physical strength for the subsequent tasks.
Secondly, the clown's head contains an energy cannon. If anyone tries to cut his neck, they will inevitably face his dying attack, and may even be in mortal danger.
Who would take such a risk for a group of subordinates they've only known for less than two days?
Those with quick minds, nimble hands and feet, and experienced hands had already begun rushing into the room, not even having time to feel a sense of shared sorrow. But these people only represented a small part of the whole group.
The squad had more than forty men, and at least half of them were still within the clown doll's attack range. They could only watch helplessly as the hideous, blood-stained smiling face grew larger and larger in their vision!
"Save me... Why are you doing this...?"
"No...no...!"
It was under these circumstances that Fang Jin arrived at the mechanical house. His body slammed squarely onto the back of the clown's head, pinning the latter's swaying figure to the ground!