When Chen Lin saw that the player who appeared was Liu Rumian, his expression immediately darkened.
But that was all. He did not panic.
Before deciding to visit the Six Mysteries Sect, he had spent several days in quiet contemplation in his fiefdom, considering every possible situation he might encounter after entering this place.
He had considered the scene before him as well.
Situations like this were common in the Nightmare Realm.
The loser of a gambling match taking the winner's punishment, or even the winner and loser switching identities, was nothing unusual.
Chen Lin studied Liu Rumian.
Clearly, she had become a player because she had lost a game and been sealed into a nightmare realm creature by the rules.
It was just like the wandering puppets in Fairytale Town.
"Miss Liu, do you need Golden Nightmare Coins?"
After studying her for a while, Chen Lin ventured a question.
Liu Rumian did not respond.
She woodenly reached out, took a chess piece from the box, and, after a moment's consideration, placed it on the chessboard.
The chessboard trembled, and the game began.
Chen Lin drew a breath and focused on responding.
Since they had both taken their seats, it seemed he would have to finish this game no matter what.
But he faced a dilemma: he did not know whether he should win or lose.
If he won, he would naturally fulfill the requirement of winning three consecutive games, allowing him to break through the spatial restriction and enter the depths of the scenario.
But Liu Rumian's fate would likely be grim.
Judging by the changes to her body in the outside world, once she became a player, losing a game would bring severe punishment, even if it did not erase her outright.
With every loss, her body would