An hour had passed.
Aside from the earlier scream, the five outside had heard nothing more from March.
They hoped she was still alive... even if she was hurt, as long as she could get out.
Everyone watched the apartment door. Would March come out?
A faint hope glimmered in their eyes.
But... March never opened the door and came out.
Something had happened to her.
March was somewhat timid, but given her personality, she would have been careful at every turn. Something beyond her expectations must have happened, leaving her unable to cope.
"Get in here!"
The moment the time ticked over to 1:01, an urgent cry came from inside.
Deep Valley Dusk shuddered. It was his turn.
He was no veteran player. Unlike March, he simply did not have enough Spirit Pupils to exchange for single-use items.
He turned to look at everyone. Soup Dumpling was after him, the next one in line, and his expression was terribly grim too.
Xiaotian and Yezi were discussing March in low voices.
Apart from... Mr. Shen Hai, no one was paying attention to him.
Shen Hai looked at him and smiled. "Don't be nervous. Do everything you can to fulfill her wishes."
Deep Valley Dusk nodded firmly. The man before him was the player codenamed Player, a player who had cleared the Ultimate Game alone. His abilities were absolutely worthy of trust.
Shen Hai had cleared the Ultimate Game before he even had an exclusive Permanent Item, shooting straight up to the Third Seat. Deep Valley Dusk immediately committed his advice to memory.
"I'm going in, then, Mr. Shen Hai."
"All right. Good luck."
Deep Valley Dusk took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and went inside.
He hurried through the living room, opened the door, and reached the bedroom,