Ch. 81Decibel Town
Key Plot Points and Events
- Player Passerby A enters the E-grade Random Instance, "Decibel Town."
- The town was built by the former Clock Master Nice, obsessed with precise decibels, and has unique rules to maintain silence.
- After Nice's death, the town was abandoned, and guests violated its rules, leading to its shutdown.
- The instance task is to leave Decibel Town, with unlimited time.
- The group encounters Aliens, security guards hired by the town, who attack if noise exceeds 60 or 80 decibels.
- The bus is the only safe mode of transportation, but it can't stop without triggering an alarm that attracts Aliens.
- Food is scarce, and some players have already died from starvation or Alien attacks.
Character Developments
- Xu Huo: Quick-witted and observant, he figures out the town's rules and the nature of the Aliens quickly.
- Nian Hongan and Wang Chaoqing: Inexperienced and reckless, they unknowingly violate the town's rules and put the group in danger.
- Gu Yu: Weakened and drained, she doesn't acknowledge Xu Huo's greeting.
- Lin Pei: Provides information about the town and the group's situation to Xu Huo.
Significant Themes
- The importance of adhering to rules and regulations to maintain order and safety.
- The consequences of reckless actions and their impact on others.
- The struggle for survival in a hostile environment.
Character Interactions
- Xu Huo warns Nian Hongan and Wang Chaoqing not to attract the Aliens' attention.
- Lin Pei introduces the other players to Xu Huo.
- Xu Huo learns about the town's rules and the group's situation from Lin Pei.
- Wang Chaoqing expresses his fear and frustration, attracting the group's disapproval.
- Xu Huo suggests using each other as food if necessary, highlighting the desperate situation.