You Don't Respect Me!

The maid outfit was exquisite, but she still felt incredibly uncomfortable about it.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of an employee cloakroom next door, and an idea popped into his head.

"Since those players haven't arrived yet, it's not unreasonable to change my clothes, right?"

Pulling the doorknob, a strong ghostly aura quickly emanated from inside. Looking up, a terrifying skull was mounted on the eaves, somewhat resembling a gate leading to hell!

The room was pitch black. Ling Mengxue slowly walked in and felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She shivered all over and couldn't help but curse.

It's just a walk-in closet, how did they manage to make it look so outrageous?

The witch outfit has been replaced; I guess she can only wear clothes here now.

Upon opening the staff wardrobe, Ling Mengxue found it crammed full of clothes, guessing that she would have to change into them when the players arrived.

The uniforms are mostly similar to suits or blazers, and are fairly clean and neat. For the women, they either wear maid outfits or regular waitress dresses, so there isn't much difference.

Without wasting any time, after making her plans, Ling Mengxue took out a space isolation item from her Destiny Space, took off her maid dress, white stockings, and headdress, folded them neatly and put them in the wardrobe, then took out a brand new suit and took out the "Illusion Mirror" she always carried with her.

Great, everything is ready!

Five minutes later.

The door to the dressing room opened again, and the beautiful young girl had vanished, replaced by a handsome young man.

The boy's obsidian-like eyes were clear and transparent, and a faint smile appeared on his handsome face. He even had a charming and elegant air about him. He had one hand in his pocket, his expression was calm, but there was an undisguised satisfaction in his eyes.

"Alright, the legendary Maple God is here again~ This makes working together much smoother."

Ling Mengxue straightened her clothes; it was her first time wearing something like this, and she felt a little uncomfortable.

Wait a minute, she didn't seem this awkward when she was wearing the maid outfit...

Could it be...?

Forget it, I'm just not used to wearing overly formal clothes.

She tried to comfort herself with this thought, then shook her head and sighed, "It's just a pity, one of my brothers might be in trouble later..."

Suddenly, the surrounding space became blurry.

Recognizing the familiar scene, Ling Mengxue quickly made way for her.

She knew the players were finally coming!

Why am I actually a little excited?

After a moment of disorientation, a dozen or so figures suddenly appeared in the dark and silent corridor.

They were all dazed and confused, looking around with fear on their faces, trying to adapt to their surroundings.

Given the large number of players in the 100-player raid, several other groups should have been reassigned to other locations.

With such a large manor, it wouldn't be surprising if someone were teleported anywhere.

"Welcome to the Mysterious Realm Dungeon in the Ping'an District. Let me give you a brief introduction first."

"The theme of this game is: <Miss Ghost's Manor Life>. You will each play your assigned roles well, strive to complete your tasks, and provide what the guests and the manor's owner need~"

"Friendly reminder: Remember to stay at your post and do not anger those capricious ghosts and monsters. You will be protected by the rules and regulations of the Ping'an District. Otherwise, you may lose something—for example... your eyeballs... your heart... and even your life..."

"Game Time Limit: Participate in a seven-day Survival Challenge. While completing the mission, we also hope that everyone can survive bravely, hehe--"

"Of course, after each mission, players can also be evaluated for corresponding rewards based on their performance during their tenure, which will help them better tackle the Survival Challenge."

A series of mysterious sounds rang out, echoing in the corridor and in everyone's ears, stimulating their nerves.

At that moment, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

Ling Mengxue landed at the edge of the crowd, momentarily stunned, and was also extremely surprised.

This was her first time seriously playing a dungeon challenge; she was still quite inexperienced.

I've seen such extraordinary things today!

It looks really high-end!

Before anyone could react, the scene blurred again after the notification tone ended.

Swish--

One by one, the skull lamps emitting an eerie glow lit up, and the group suddenly found themselves in a spacious dressing room.

"Notice: The banquet is about to begin. The young lady doesn't like latecomers. Please find a suitable uniform here. Ten minutes countdown, you will be teleported to your respective work area."

"A friendly reminder: This is a one-time reiteration of the rules. Please be sure to wear your uniform and keep your clothes neat. As employees of the manor, you enjoy certain protective privileges. Of course, if you have the power to teach a guest a lesson, it's perfectly acceptable."

Good grief, they can actually lecture guests?

In this dark world teeming with terrifying monsters—vampires and werewolves alike—who could possibly muster the courage to face such a creature?

Do they want to die sooner rather than later?

Looking around, he saw that most of the people were young people in their teens and twenties, many of whom were still students. Their faces were pale, and they were clearly quite frightened.

Although I'm scared, I should be able to calm down and complete the task without much trouble.

If you're so terrified from the start that you can't move, then it's practically the same as being dead.

They all knew very well that only by diligently completing their work could they survive; other mischief was basically useless and might even become a burden.

Even if the chances of survival are slim, as long as you pay attention to some techniques, there is still a fairly high chance of getting out alive.

"It's over, it's over! The Manor dungeon in the Hundred-Person Secret Realm is sure to be teeming with monsters, I'm going to die! I'm going to die!"

"Damn it! What's the panic? There are so many people here, who knows who'll die first? Quick, change your clothes."

"Yeah, how could I be so unlucky as to be chosen by this godforsaken place? I remember last time, one of my roommates, who's also a player, actually went to a female-dominated world instance. He came back bragging about how awesome it was, saying he wouldn't have wanted to come back if it weren't for the time limit!"

Inside the dressing room, a chorus of wails echoed continuously.

Those who were chosen all looked terrified...

Wait a minute, there seems to be an exception here?

"Alright, everyone, please be quiet for a moment!"

"All eyes are on me! Come on! Look at me!!"

Just then, a burly young man stepped forward. "Everyone, hold your ground! Please allow me to introduce myself! I'm Zhao Lei, a hardcore gamer who's read countless horror novels!! I can play games with you for free!!"

"A novel? Damn it! They're making a fool of us!!"

"Everyone come quick, there's an idiot here!!"

"Holy crap! I'm serious!!"

[Img=700,1099] Chapter 83 You Disrespect Me!

Zhao Lei?

Upon hearing this name, Ling Mengxue's expression froze instantly.

Damn, what a coincidence!

When did that guy become a chosen player again?!

Or is it just someone with the same name?

Turning around, she noticed the light red armband on Zhao Lei's hand and that familiar face, and it all became clear to her at once.

That's really true!

But that guy... is his social butterfly syndrome acting up again?

The crowd was in an uproar for a while, then basically stopped paying attention to him and hurried inside to pick out their own clothes.

"Damn! A pro player? What a waste of my time!"

"Thinks reading a few horror novels makes you an expert? What kind of person is that?"

"..."

"Huh? Why aren't there any changing rooms for the girls here? Waaah~ Should I just change here? So embarrassing~"

"It seems to be behind the wardrobe..."

A cacophony of curses and insults erupted, leaving Zhao Lei completely bewildered. He was, after all, First-Order Martial Artist who had awakened his Gene Lock; surely he was more powerful than these people, right?

Is there anything wrong with saying that?

His eyes darted around again, and suddenly, Zhao Lei spotted a familiar boy in the corner, his eyes lighting up instantly.

"Brother Feng!!"

Upon being discovered, Ling Mengxue immediately covered her face and turned away, never expecting to be discovered even while hiding there.

"Why."

This guy attracts so much hatred, I don't know if being recognized is a good thing or a bad thing...

Pay attention to the gazes around you...

Oh well, she's already dead along with him anyway.

"What are you doing here?" After calming down a bit, Ling Mengxue subconsciously turned around and asked.

Zhao Lei grinned and ran over, dodging the crowd, revealing his armband. "I've been chosen as the Chosen One! Feng-ge, aren't you one too?"

The chosen one?

No, your brother is now the chosen one...

"Uh... it seems so..."

"What do you mean, 'seems like'?"

"Yes..."

Ling Mengxue tugged at her sleeve, appearing calm on the surface, but inside she was panicking.

Having just used magic and the 'Illusory Realm' transformation, I hadn't even considered the issue of the armband.

The armbands weren't real armbands, just emblems representing the player's chosen one. The design seemed to be some kind of flower, but it was hard to tell exactly, and it might not even be a species from this world...

After answering, Ling Mengxue immediately turned Zhao Lei around and pushed him into the crowd. "Go pick out a nicer outfit first."

"Hehe, no rush, no rush, there are still a few minutes left. One set of clothes for each person, how could we be short?" Zhao Lei chuckled and scratched the back of his head as he walked.

Although he was a little panicked after being chosen as a player, thinking about it, it wasn't that bad.

In the past, he might have been truly stunned by this sudden bad news.

But he is now Gene Lock Awakener. According to the Star Warrior training map given by the Ninth Bureau of Huaguo, he is equivalent to First Order being. He can handle some low-level monsters without any problem, and even if he encounters First Order, he can still escape. He is quite powerful.

Ordinary players need to participate in at least five dungeons and obtain rewards before they can unlock the basic level.

Someone like Zhao Lei, who automatically receives a huge gift pack at the start, is practically cheating...

That's fine too, it saves me from worrying too much.

After all, we can't just leave our brothers stranded in this godforsaken place.

While Zhao Lei was running off to pick out clothes, a soft exclamation suddenly came from the side. "Ling Feng?"

Hearing someone call her name, Ling Mengxue was somewhat surprised. But when she looked up and saw that annoying face, her gaze immediately turned strange.

"Ling Yue?"

"Oh? So it really is 'Brother Feng,' the big boss of the Dragon Soaring Academy? What brings you to this Ghost Manor?" Ling Yue's gaze was contemptuous, his tone carrying an air of superiority, as if he were something special.

Although he couldn't defeat Ling Feng, he had two Astral Mark Girl by his side. Dealing with a nobody like him would be a piece of cake.

It was with this thought in mind that he dared to provoke them.

Nearby, many players who had just changed their clothes couldn't help but gather around to watch this scene.

Since I could die at any moment anyway, a little more time to watch the show won't make a difference.

Some timid girls, who had just changed into dresses, were also surprised to see this scene. Only a few people were not interested in watching the excitement and hid in a corner, waiting for the game to start.

Ling Mengxue never expected that so many people would be targeting her again so soon.

All I want is to keep a low profile, is that so hard?