Qin Manjiang went down.
Under Shen Hai's gaze, every step he took was extraordinarily firm.
"What an idiot..."
Shen Hai chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.
He, too, started walking forward, stepping past the opening and heading toward the window.
He acknowledged Qin Manjiang's ability and believed what Qin Manjiang had said earlier.
But...
Qin Manjiang was Qin Manjiang, and he was himself.
He was Shen Hai.
He would never put himself in danger for anyone.
His life would only have value if he used it to bury "It."
But... he did not know what was happening.
His head suddenly began to hurt.
His Permanent Item, the [Faded Memories] pocket watch, had clearly already been taken away by the Ghost Story, so why were images still flashing through his mind?
[Your name's Shen Hai? What a strange name...]
[In ancient times, "Shen Hai" meant drowning yourself. That's really unlucky. Why would your parents give you that name?]
[What? You changed it yourself?]
[Weirdo...]
*[...]*
[Hey, let me hear you call me big sis! I'll look out for you from now on!]
[Don't look so miserable all day. It's not like we're doomed to die. As long as it's a game, it has to end sometime...]
*[...]*
[Ta-da! Happy birthday! Didn't expect that, did you? Hehe... I made this cake myself. Whether it tastes good or not, you have to eat it! Otherwise, I'll... I'll...]
[Hey, we've known each other for a while now, right? I even managed to find out your birthday. Do you know mine?]
[Who said that?! I'm not fishing for presents! Hmph!]
[Here, this is your present... a photo of me! Hahaha!]...
[Your big sis has luck on her side. Keep this photo on you, and you'll definitely turn danger into good fortune!]
*[...]*
*[Hey! A new game's starting! I'm