Crouching Stealth

"Ah, Task Completed?"

Linsey's first thought was that there was no such task on her Task Bar.

Aside from the "Voice of the Heart" mission, which involves participating in concerts to activate the Rhythm Game module.

He didn't have any missions related to Horror Game! But Linsey quickly realized this.

Just like when you awakened your skills but before you acquired the [Task Bar] skill.

The module for "Horror Game" has been awakened.

The Game Player itself stems from Linsey's experience, which aligns with the corresponding game environment, thus granting her this ability! "Escape the pursuit of terrifying plants within a complexly constructed tunnel..."

Is that what you mean?

The sudden unlocking of the module caught Linsey off guard.

He was both amused and exasperated, and immediately opened the Attribute Panel to check the first skill this new module had given him.

[Crouching Stealth: Players will automatically enter stealth mode by crouching down.]

Stealth: Entering stealth without being detected by the enemy will grant the following effects.

— blending into the crowd can reduce your presence.

—When not being directly observed or making a sound, one's presence is greatly reduced.

—When players are in the dark or behind cover, their presence is greatly reduced.

—Movement speed is reduced while stealthed.

Note: Ghosts, monsters, alien Devil Beast, mechanical killers... In short, crouch down and don't make a sound.

"..."

"Is this really an essential skill for Horror Game?"

Linsey chuckled softly and turned to look at Ka Ji beside her.

They had now run into a lobby that resembled a public lounge, surrounded by decorative pillars that offered him shelter.

In addition, Ka Ji is a perceptive with outstanding Scouting Skill.

Without a doubt.

We can test this Stealth skill now! "Ka Ji, turn around, close your eyes, and open them again after several tens of seconds."

Ka Ji asked in confusion, "Lord Di Ya Bo Luo, what are you going to do?"

Linsey replied, "It's just an experiment. Don't worry, there's no danger."

By this time, the two had escaped Yulaman Suo Er's pursuit.

Although the perceiver was full of doubts, he obediently closed his eyes and silently recited the numbers in his mind:

"10, 9, 8... 3, 2, 1."

The countdown ended, Ka Ji opened his eyes.

"Lord Di Ya Bo Luo, I've finished counting... Huh?"

The observer discovered that Linsey was missing.

"People? Where are they?"

Ka Ji spun around in place.

I scanned the entire lounge area but couldn't spot Linsey anywhere.

"Are you kidding me...? You just left me here?"

Ka Ji was somewhat incredulous.

He began to activate his sensory abilities, using his keen hearing and touch to explore his surroundings.

But the result was—

The observer stood there for more than ten seconds, but still couldn't find any trace of Linsey.

Ka Ji didn't bother to check every corner in detail.

Because he was confident enough in his skills, as long as Linsey was in this hall, or even further away.

He could definitely sense the other party's movements! "This..."

Ka Ji swallowed hard.

He couldn't find Linsey at all and instinctively thought that he might have been abandoned there.

Alone in this dangerous and mysterious place of unknown origin.

The perceiver's heart began to pound wildly, as if it were about to leap out of their throat at any moment.

His combat abilities are weak, so he has no confidence...

"Alright, confirmation complete!"

Just then, Linsey's voice came from behind Ka Ji.

He appeared instantly in Ka Ji's perception, startling the perceiver.

Ka Ji turned around and saw Linsey emerge from behind a pillar.

"You... I..." Ka Ji could barely speak, and could only murmur in astonishment, "How is this possible?"

"I just tested something, don't be surprised."

Linsey clapped her hands and led the other person down into the Garden Enclosure.

The perceiver's reaction proved the effectiveness of the Stealth skill.

As long as you hide, even those who can sense your presence will not be able to detect your existence.

at least...

Let's be more conservative in our estimation.

At least below the Fifth Stage, there is a high probability that no awakened individual will be able to find their own trace.

Linsey chose to end the topic, Ka Ji naturally didn't dare to ask any more questions.

After a while, he spoke again, "Lord Di Ya Bo Luo, what are we going to do now?"

Linsey pointed overhead. "Yulaman Suo Er —that's the plant that attacked us, now blocking the middle of the Garden Enclosure, almost completely blocking the way."

"If we want to get through, we must find its root and destroy it from the core."

Ka Ji was somewhat puzzled:

"Then why should we go down?"

"Remember the reservoir we passed at the beginning?" Linsey said, "The Garden Enclosure itself certainly wouldn't consume the reservoir's water reserves, and there are no other organisms here that drink large amounts of water."

"From this, it seems that it was Yulaman Suo Er who absorbed all of the stored water."

Ka Ji then realized:

We're going to that reservoir!

Linsey nodded first, then shook her head:

"It doesn't have to be a reservoir, as long as it's accessible by waterway."

Plant roots and stems absorb water.

Moreover, it's clearly stated in the Hunting Notes.

Yulaman Suo Er's physical body cannot move; it can only control its Vines and branches.

Since that's the case.

The roots that absorb water must be located at the junction of the waterway!

Once you find this location, you can find the other person's rootstock.

We can also follow the clues to find out the core of the other party! If you want to enter the waterway, a person definitely can't crawl into the pipes of an ordinary room.

Fortunately, Linsey had already familiarized herself with the surrounding environment using Map Skill during her previous scouting trips.

With a clear goal in mind, he led Ka Ji to a spacious hall.

There is a fountain that has been dry for a long time, and next to it is an entrance to the water system.

But once you enter this hall...

Those who were nearby were the first to be shocked by the scene before them.

What was this place used for before?

On the map, it's just a large cave with an entrance leading to a waterway.

But only after arriving here can one discover the magnificent and splendid scene.

The facilities built in this Garden Enclosure are extremely luxurious, and the spatial layout is well-organized with a clear distinction between primary and secondary areas.

The surrounding towering walls were divided into six equal parts.

Each face depicts a majestic man with a dignified appearance, wearing armor, exuding a fierce and imposing aura.

But at this very moment, these magnificent reliefs have all been violently scratched by weapons.

"..."

Linsey remained silent.

This is clearly a place for serious and grand occasions.

The Garden Enclosure was abandoned, and naturally, this place was also left to decay.

But there is something eye-catching left on the main stage in the center of the square.

Linsey quickly stepped forward.

A wooden sign sat alone on the podium, next to a small badge shaped like a Heptagram, from which the aura of the Essence emanated.