"Ugh—"
After an unknown amount of time had passed, Ji Yan slowly opened his eyes.
As his line of sight gradually cleared, his crashed brain slowly regained consciousness and memories.
The next moment, he sat bolt upright like a startled bird.
He looked around and discovered that he was in a blank space.
"Sigh, I knew it."
"Although I still held out a sliver of hope, it was ultimately snuffed out."
The voice came from behind him. Ji Yan turned around and saw Luo Xixi looking at him helplessly.
Ji Yan asked in confusion, "Why are you here?"
"This is..."
"The waiting space before heading to the [Discarded Dungeon]."
Luo Xixi said, "Once you die, you'll be matched with a [Discarded Dungeon] within five minutes."
"Because I voluntarily eliminated myself and went offline during The Fool's scam, the rules said I was supposed to go to a [Discarded Dungeon]. But they played a game with me."
"If you can find The Fool later, I can return to Grotesque Town. If you fail, I'll fall into an even more terrifying [Discarded Dungeon]."
"What a pity... You perfectly identified the first Fool, yet never expected there to be another one—and that it would successfully set a trap and kill you."
Luo Xixi shook her head regretfully. "I should have listened to your warning."
Ji Yan got to his feet and ignored Luo Xixi, looking around the space.
His heart felt heavy. He still did not understand why Tianma had sent him to the [Discarded Dungeon]...
What did he mean by sacrifice?
"I told you long ago... Don't interact with what lies behind the door. Don't be curious."
Inside the Tool Bar, the Blood Shadow Wedding Dress spoke softly.
Ji Yan said coldly, "I don't even trust my future self. Why would I