The Heartless Chess Master

The Heartless Chess Master

The first time Gu Mian entered the Severance Grid, he carefully read the information displayed in the room.

[Severance Grid]

[You must cut all ties! There is a ghost in this room that envies its companions and can't stand seeing others gather together. Whenever two or more chess pieces are in this room, only one may leave alive.]

[Before the next turn begins, deal with your dear friends. Otherwise, the ghost in this room will randomly kill people until only one remains.]

The room's description was more specific than what 007 had seen on the board. It even gave them a clear deadline for killing their teammates.

When Gu Mian entered the room, the ghost inside didn't notice him first. Instead, it fixed its attention on the timid, black-and-white ghost that had entered with him.

While Gu Mian read the room's description, the ghost in the Severance Grid had already gone over to the Honest Ghost, completely captivated by the companion who had suddenly appeared.

Gu Mian overheard their conversation.

"I'm still here because I tried to run away and hide from Mian, but he caught me. Is that why you're here too?"

"I'm still here because Gu Mian was watching me. I couldn't get away."

"What? Weren't you following the chess piece from Team Four...?"

"That's right. I was watching it." Gu Mian's voice sounded from behind the two ghosts.

At the sound of that chilling voice, the Two-Piece Ghost went even more rigid than before. It struggled to turn its stiff neck and looked back, only to see Gu Mian standing behind it, watching with an amused smile.

Seeing this, the Two-Piece Ghost calmly closed its eyes and pretended it was dreaming.

Gu Mian continued, "According to the rules of this room,