I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 22, December 2: The Secret Mansion and Miss Lily's Toy House

The puppet town is always filled with a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere in winter. Especially after last night's snowfall, the streets are covered in a silver coat, sparkling in the soft, warm sunlight.

The residents of the small town swept the snow off the ground with brooms, seemingly trying to clean it up before the sun rose higher to welcome customers.

"Hello, could you tell me how to get to the Secret Mansion?" The person asking the woman for directions was an exceptionally handsome child, though he was actually quite short.

His delicate, palm-sized face appeared even smaller and more exquisite thanks to his fluffy, soft, misty gray long curly hair. His dark gold vertical pupils sparkled with confidence. He tilted his head slightly, the three-strand braid on the right side of his face tilting to one side, the ruby ​​at the end of his hair gleaming against his rosy cheeks.

He wore a white, fluffy cloak that looked incredibly soft to the touch, the fine fur swaying slightly in the cold wind. A small hamster, similar in color to the cloak, perched on his shoulder, its eyes closed as if fast asleep; it would easily be missed if one didn't look closely. He carried a brown suitcase in one hand, suggesting he had come from out of town, his steps hurried.

The woman raised her hand and pointed to the circular fountain in front of her, saying, "Go behind the fountain and turn left. Just keep going until you reach the end."

"Thank you, sister." Mu Yin raised her eyes slightly, her sweet smile curving her dark golden vertical pupils into crescent moons.

But the next second after he turned around, he returned to his original expressionless face. It was just a tactical question for directions. Don't confuse him with Mu Yegui, that expressionless man.

After leaving the fountain and turning left, the buildings on the road gradually became less numerous, and finally he stopped in front of a huge iron gate.

Through the black iron gate, one could see a vast courtyard, beautifully adorned with numerous plants. Under the gentle sunlight, an old and magnificent mansion stood perfectly before him, showcasing its refined taste.

Mu Yin withdrew his gaze, pressed the doorbell, and heard a cold voice, as if some mechanism had been triggered. He reached out and pushed open the iron door and went inside.

After walking through the large courtyard and stepping up the stairs, a pair of well-defined fingers knocked on the door.

'Boom dong dong'

Mu Yin's expression was somber; the atmosphere here was rather strange.

With a heavy groan from the door, a young butler in a tailcoat appeared before him.

His platinum blonde, tousled hair accentuated his handsome features, making him appear even more dashing and elegant. His long, narrow, amethyst-like eyes, deep and mysterious, casually swept over the person before him. The slight upturn at the corners of his mouth seemed to be perfectly measured, exuding a warm and approachable aura like the rising sun, yet carrying a hint of coldness.

“I am Mr. Adele’s personal disciple, here on his behalf to fulfill Madam’s request.” Mu Yin looked back at him defiantly, took out the opened letter of request from his pocket, waved it at Ifa, and then squeezed in without hesitation.

Welcome to 'Secret Mansion'! I'm your good friend, Phyllis.

[Task 1: Teach Miss Lily to be the perfect heir and correct all of her bad habits]

[Mission Two: Stop Ifa's Ambition]

[Task 3: Find all the secrets hidden in the mansion]

[Task 4: The number of deaths in the instance shall not exceed 10]

[Instance Level: Crown Prince (?)]

[Now, let's announce the rules of the game.]

[I. Complete all tasks. Failure to complete any task constitutes a failed dungeon run, and the player will be immediately eliminated, disregarding the supreme rules.]

[II. Players have the right to freely explore the instance.] [III. Please strictly adhere to the schedule.]

[IV. Plot-driven fanservice.]

Fifthly, Ifa does not belong to the secret mansion.

[Synopsis: Ifa, hailed as the most talented and perfect butler in history, arrives at the Secret Mansion claiming to have received a dying request from the manor's patriarch. Simultaneously, a player claiming to be Mr. Adele's only apprentice arrives with a letter of request from the deceased lady of the Secret Mansion. This cold and desolate Secret Mansion, silent for eight years, finally welcomes new guests. The history hidden and sealed away for many years is about to be revealed once more.]

As expected, this instance will only be triggered if you actually enter it.

Mu Yin sat casually on the sofa in the reception room, waiting for the young butler to bring him tea, while the maid had already put his suitcase away for him.

This instance is completely different from the beginner instance, and the reported level is no longer the quest level but the instance level, which means that he is now working on a high-level instance.

The game rules are extremely strict; the very first rule indicates its unique, independent nature. What should have been a single task has become four, and all of them must be completed.
As expected of a top-tier dungeon offering privileges, Mu Yin, with his countless years of experience, concluded that this dungeon has two bosses: Miss Lily and the butler Ifa. Ifa is explicitly stated as an enemy within the dungeon, while Miss Lily's identity is unclear and she is protected by the dungeon.

"I don't need anyone to teach me!" With a sharp cry, Miss Lily ran over, carrying her beloved Mr. Bear, glaring angrily at Mu Yin.

Mu Yin glanced at the young steward who had just brought over the red tea, and roughly realized that he had been betrayed by this cunning young steward at some point.

Mu Yin, thick-skinned as ever, wasn't intimidated at all. He crossed his legs and looked at Miss Lily with disdain, saying, "Little brats don't have human rights."

"I am the owner of this mansion!" Miss Lily's eyes reddened with anger at Mu Yin's dismissive attitude. She hugged Mr. Bear tightly, and with a 'rip' sound, Mr. Bear's arm was pulled off, revealing white cotton wool.

Mu Yin picked at his ear and said casually, "Oh, not anymore."

"Get out!" The girl's shrill scream echoed throughout the mansion. Her eyes were red as she glared at Mu Yin as if he were her enemy. She casually threw her beloved Mr. Bear on the ground, stepped on Mr. Bear's severed hand, and ran to the sofa.

The young butler slowly stood up and placed the freshly brewed, piping hot black tea on the coffee table. Just as he turned around, he heard the crisp sound of cups and saucers clattering together. Turning his head slightly, he saw Miss Lily grab the cup of hot black tea and splash the liquid all over Mu Yin's face.

The scalding red tea dripped down his cheeks and onto his cloak, staining the fur red, while white steam rose slowly into the air.

If Mu Yin hadn't possessed extremely high heat-sensing cells, he would likely have been disfigured by Miss Lily's actions.

Her curled, misty gray eyelashes were dotted with water droplets, and her dark gold, inhuman vertical pupils suddenly turned cold and somber.

I didn't make a mistake. There are two different quest lines in the same instance. Fei and the others are on the normal quest line, while the protagonist is on the Crown Prince quest line, which was started by completing a prerequisite quest.

The difficulty has increased significantly. If you compare the tasks and rules of the two routes, you'll find that the Crown Prince route is not for humans; it's practically a death trap.

These two storylines are developing simultaneously, but the Crown Prince storyline will be the main focus.

When exploring the Fairy Tale Kingdom instance, it's better to treat it as a story rather than a puzzle-solving instance.

A story full of incredible moments.

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