The Resort's Greenery

[External parking lot at the resort]

"How did you get so badly injured? Is Sister Eye's eye alright? We still need you to find the real body later."

Hua Yuan's sudden act of concern left the Three Sisters on the bench staring at each other in bewilderment.

In the past,

This was bound to be a sarcastic remark, and Shia had even prepared various sarcastic lines from Hua Yuan in advance.

But Hua Yuan in front of him seemed like a completely different person. Neither his words nor his expression showed any sarcasm; he seemed genuinely concerned.

Shia looked at her missing arms and replied:

"No... it's nothing, everyone just has some minor injuries."

As long as I can find any living person, I can graft their arm onto them. As for Ah Yan, Isabella has already treated her eye injury, and she will fully recover in a little while.

We returned along the coastline and encountered some troublesome "descendants" in the dock area.

There exists a parasite that infects anyone who comes into contact with it, and these parasites are immune to A-Eye's Pupil Technique, Isabella's aging, and my virus.

The only way to kill it is by the most primitive means.

Hua Yuan also took a step back and leaned against Luo Di, gently resting her head on his shoulder.

"It seems the situation is the same~ After Mr. Di and I came out of the cave, we also encountered something very troublesome in the forest, which was even immune to my attacks."

"If it weren't for Mr. Di, I'm afraid I would have died there."

"You... will die?"

Although Shia sensed that the parasitic floating corpses would be difficult to deal with, she wasn't sure they would kill them. What terrifying being could have driven Hua Yuan to such a desperate situation?

"Yeah, and then after we killed him, we got a ride permit and a reward? You guys should get one too, right?"

Hua Yuan displayed the fishbone staff she had obtained, which might be effective in killing those "descendants" who were immune to Corner Ability during the upcoming exploration.

Shia shook her head. "We didn't receive any physical reward, just a ride permit and drinks on the bus."

However, the drinks looked very suspicious, so we didn't drink them. It seems your offspring are having a bit more trouble.

"Speaking of which, even you couldn't handle Hua Yuan, so how could Mr. Di...?"

Upon hearing Shia's questioning, Hua Yuan quickly placed his hand on Luo Di's shoulder.

"Mr. Di is really amazing."

Hua Yuan didn't directly reveal Luo Di's identity as a "connector," but instead glanced meaningfully at Isabella.

Then, she briefly described their conversation with the monster in the cave and the situation of the "Finding Game".

There are currently 15 hours remaining.

"Enough with the small talk~ Now that we're at the resort, let's search this place thoroughly."

"Let's go."

Almost all the lights in the resort were on, creating a stark contrast to the previously pitch-black cave and the Forest of the Dead, which was only illuminated by a few stars.

It felt excessively bright, much brighter than the normal resort area a few days ago.

Some places that shouldn't be glowing seem to be emitting an unusual luster.

Luo Di unconsciously looked up and gazed at the sky, finding the source of such light.

The countless stars in the sky not only shine, but actively radiate color.

He then lowered his head and looked at his body, especially his exposed skin, and it seemed that he could see strange colors flowing over his skin from a certain angle.

He pondered in his heart:

"The colors of the stars are a scourge... Anyone who goes out at night will be affected. This thing is truly impossible to guard against, and there's a reason why the ' Wanted Poster offers such a high reward."

Now that Hua Yuan already knows my identity, there's no need to hide it anymore. After all, I'm an outsider, and the possibility of me being targeted is very high.

The calamity may not affect the four sisters for the time being, but it could seep into my body at any moment.

Luo Di made a decision and took out an ultra-thin, disguised vacuum compression bag from the inner compartment of his backpack.

Take it apart and put it back on.

A jet-black coat of a special material covered his entire body.

Black gloves grew out of Luo Di's sleeves, which hugged his wrists; the same was true for his trouser legs.

"Investigator uniform - Protection Mode"

However, the hooded clothing wasn't enough; Luo Di seemed to need further protective modifications to his head.

Left hand on face,

Squeak squeak~

The wires spread, and the sulfur breathed.

A sophisticated, hard object had already been placed over Luo Di's head.

However, because Luo Di was wearing a hood and walking at the front of the group, the sisters were unaware of the changes in his face.

However, this sudden release of heat also made the women wary.

Shia instinctively bared her fangs, revealing her zombie nature, and even without arms, she wanted to come up and give Luo Di a bite.

Of course, only Shia showed significant hostility at the scene.

"An investigator!?"

The very next second that Shia reacted, snap! A hand firmly pinned her down.

Hua Yuan put her finger to her lips. "Shh, keep your voice down~ It'll be troublesome if you bring out anything bad from the resort later."

Mr. Di is not only an investigator, but also a connector.

That's why we were able to emerge alive from the forest.

I've figured out Mr. Di's stance; he, like us, wants to eliminate what's hidden between the islands, so there's no need to be nervous. This might be our trump card.

Since Hua Yuan had already put it this way, Shia naturally lowered her guard, but there was still one thing she couldn't understand, "How is this possible? How did he manage to hide it from Grandmother and Xiao Yan? Could it be..."

Shia glanced at her Sister Eye, who was standing to the side; the sister's silence spoke volumes.

Just then,

Hua Yuan's fingers aggressively plunged into Shia's wounded skull, moving back and forth across the pale surface of the zombie's brain.

Okay, okay!

Don't let trivial matters occupy your already limited brain. We only have one goal right now: to survive and reach the corner, no matter what.

"Is that right, Mr. Di?"

As Hua Yuan called out, Luo Di, who was walking at the front, turned his head, revealing the Jaw Ripper he wore on his head and the crimson breath he exhaled under the light.

Even Hua Yuan, who knew Luo Di's identity, was taken aback by this appearance, and then held her face in her hands, completely captivated.

At this time,

Isabella suddenly stepped forward and walked alongside Luo Di, also taking his hand.

Although Hua Yuan felt very uncomfortable, he did not go forward to cause trouble.

"Tch~ So you're the only one with a partner? Shia and I are the same."

Hua Yuan subconsciously reached for Shia's hand, only to find that he couldn't reach anything, then realized that the other person didn't have hands at all.

that's all.

Two people led the way, followed by three others, as they walked along the main road into the resort area.

Just as I was about to cross the arched iron frame with the "Resort Area" sign, a person suddenly appeared from the side at the intersection in front of me.

A man in a suit and tie, wearing a manager's name tag, with Mercury Group tattoo on the back of his hand.

His steps were graceful, and his posture was upright.

It's obvious at a glance that this person has put a lot of effort into etiquette training.

It's just that his appearance is a bit strange.

Above the collar of his white shirt and black suit was his neck, but above that neck was not his head, but a potted cedar tree.

Luo Di had seen such potted plants in the lobby when he First Day arrived at the hotel.

Since there's a bonsai growing on its neck.

Instead, the manager held a larger flowerpot. It was just big enough to fit his head inside, his features completely obscured by the pot, with only his slicked-back hair, slicked back with glossy hair oil, visible.

The sound also came from between the flowerpots:

"Welcome to the resort! I am Mr. Cedar, the temporary manager here."

Please allow me to reintroduce the rectification situation and relevant rules here.

Please listen carefully, otherwise your lives may be in danger.

The resort area is currently divided into five main zones:

The area Beach Area, Commercial Area, Amusement Park Area, Haunted House Area, and the most central and enclosed Hotel Area.

To qualify for hotel check-in, you need to obtain a "pass".

Please draw lots here, one lot per person. Follow the instructions on your lot to go to the four areas mentioned above. You will receive your personal pass by participating in the activities in the corresponding area.

Since there are five of you, one of you will draw a blank lot.

Those who sign in vacancies can choose to accompany any one person to the corresponding area.

Remember that you can only go to the area corresponding to your lottery draw. After receiving your pass, you must go directly to the hotel and are prohibited from going to other people's areas, otherwise something terrible will happen.

Also, the [monster incarnation] you've been searching for is deep within the hotel, so keep up the good work!

Everyone was shocked, not expecting such crucial information to be given out so readily. If the target was indeed at the hotel, the search area would be significantly reduced.

Hua Yuan proactively raised the question, "What if we don't follow these rules and go directly to the hotel?"

The manager, holding the severed head in his hands, explained it quite casually:

"The Countdown begins the moment you step into the resort."

Any violation will speed up the countdown and hasten your head's fall. Once it falls off, please find a flowerpot like mine to house it immediately, or you will die instantly.

This condition will disappear on its own once you successfully enter the hotel.

As the manager explained, everyone felt a wave of discomfort coming from their necks.

Without exception,

A fresh plant shoot grew from the neck of everyone.

Once they mature, their heads are replaced by plants, making them look like managers.