"Haunted House project: tickets cost 10 gold coins, reward is 50 gold coins. This project takes place in an extended space. Once inside, the actual interior will not match its outward appearance. The actual venue takes precedence. The horror theme is school-based, incorporating thrilling elements such as puzzle-solving, locked rooms, escape, and pursuit. Do not enter if you have a heart condition or any related illness. Victory conditions: obtain a specific 'bookmark' and find the exit. Since no one has cleared this project in years, each player may contact a staff member by walkie-talkie and withdraw at any point to reduce the difficulty. Note: contact with staff may only be used to 'give up and withdraw,' and only once. (Withdrawal is unavailable under certain special circumstances.)"
Fang Shenyan read the sign in front of him over and over, word by word, his expression gradually growing grave.
His deal with the Man in Suit had left him no choice but to come to the Haunted House project. Holding the ten gold coins in his palm, he turned his attention to the building before him.
The Haunted House's exterior was, in fact, far too ordinary and haphazard.
It was nothing more than the sort of "haunted house" found in any amusement park, with a green-faced, fanged demon statue placed at the entrance to intimidate visitors.
A black curtain fluttering in the wind blocked the passage farther inside. From the outside, the building looked long and narrow, leading straight underground.
It really was not large. Judging by its size alone, a full trip through it would probably take twenty minutes at most.
But the sign had already made it clear that there was far more space within.
While Fang Shenyan focused more on the Haunted House's exterior, Chang Sheng looked around,