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Chapter 93 The Past (New Chapter, please continue reading)
What exactly happened to my kidneys?

Ji Yi asked.

This instance gave Ji Yi a very strange feeling.

It's not the kind of eerie horror you get when you encounter the terrifying Sadako on the streets of an island nation.

Instead, it exudes a strange sense of unreality, revealing falsehood and incongruity everywhere.

This fear is not a sudden, overwhelming shock.

It is also different from immersive, highly immersive psychological fear.

It's hard to describe.

"I've cleared the 'Fake Apartment' dungeon once, on the normal difficulty."

Miss Cat sat down on the edge of the bed.

Ji Yi listened quietly.

"In the normal difficulty, the dungeon's theme is set in an apartment complex where there are imposters. Players need to avoid being impersonated by these imposters and also find and kill them. I successfully completed this task and received an S-rank rating, but..."

Miss Cat's limbs were visibly trembling.

Ji Yi immediately took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

"Don't be anxious, speak slowly."

Ji Yi had just offered a word of comfort.

Thump, thump, thump.

There was a knock at the outer door.

Thump, thump, thump.

It is rhythmic, with each beat precise to the millisecond.

It's practically like a machine.

Ji Yi looked toward the doorway, following the sound.

There's a fake person outside the door. If you're going to open it, I suggest you be mentally prepared.

Why did it happen?

To open or not to open?

Look at Miss Cat.

She shook her head solemnly and gestured for silence.

Ji Yi understood and remained silent.

soon.

After knocking on the door for the third time without getting any response, the person at the door quietly left without even making a sound.

"Could it be that in Nightmare difficulty, this entire apartment complex is full of fake humans?"

Ji Yi boldly guessed.

Miss Cat nodded, and then continued her story:

"What's even more terrifying is that I was the one who caused this instance to be created."

"At that time, I infiltrated the ranks of the fake people, but I missed killing a child, a fake infant. I thought he wasn't a fake person; it was all my mistake. If only I had preferred to kill the innocent rather than let the guilty go free..."

Seeing Miss Cat's unusually low mood.

Ji Yi was somewhat taken aback.

So what if we make a mistake?
Although the dungeon world is basically derived from a real otherworld, and the people in it are flesh and blood, with feelings and emotions, they are ultimately not from the same world as you.

Whether they live or die, whether they are redeemed or destroyed, it's not for me to be sentimental.

Miss Cat was already almost in tears.

She was a very strong person.

"Ji Yi, let me tell you a story."

"Yes. Go ahead, I'm listening."

Miss Cat began to tell her story slowly:
"Originally, the ID 'Schrödinger's Cat' wasn't a random name she chose. She also had another CP account called 'Pavlov's Dog,' which was also a girl."

"The two were caught up in a dungeon together, and had to go to the gates of hell every week. Because of their different personalities or their different areas of expertise, the cat always protected the dog, even if it meant going into dangerous situations, but she did it with great enthusiasm. However, the cat made one mistake. She never considered what the dog, who was always being protected, thought."

"Every time the dog sees the cat risking her life for her, she longs to be able to stand on her own and not be the one who holds her back."

"So, she had the idea of ​​training on her own. During a secret solo dungeon run, she died in a nightmare-level dungeon. It was this [Pseudo-Apartment]."

Ji Yi's pupils contracted:
"No, even if he died, shouldn't he just be demoted? How could this be?"

"She was only at level 3 at the time."

"."

Ji Yi fell into a long silence.

At the same time, I understood why Miss Cat's emotions were so out of control.

Recalling the first time she met Miss Cat, she earnestly advised her not to exchange equipment for money.

She has personally experienced it and learned a painful lesson.

People can really die in this game.

Moreover, it could be someone very close to you or your loved ones.

"If I'm not mistaken, Pavlov's dog, the fake person who replaced her identity after she died in the dungeon, is in this apartment building, right?"

Miss Cat nodded silently.

After a long pause, she pulled out a document:
"Based on the results of my investigation, she had already worked very hard at the time, and even found the tail that I hadn't dealt with properly before, namely the pseudo-human baby."

"I keep thinking back to that instance, if only I could have done it perfectly. If I had killed the fake infant back then, would she have survived?"

Miss Cat's body was still trembling.

Ji Yi patted her shoulder reassuringly.

"Don't dwell on the past. Who could have predicted what would happen later? Instead of blaming yourself, you should hate the mastermind behind this game. With such a coincidence, I don't believe there's no one manipulating things behind the scenes. She certainly wouldn't want to see you like this."

It's rare to see Miss Cat like this.

She shook her head: "I'm fine, let's get back to the dungeon."

Miss Cat seems uncomfortable showing her vulnerable side in front of others.

She mustered her spirits and began to describe the overview of the instance.

This is an apartment community. Due to the infiltration of fake people, the entire community has fallen, and all residents have been replaced by fake people.

There are different levels of fake people.

The more sophisticated the imposter, the closer he is to a real person in appearance and behavior.

But no matter how perfect a fake person may be.

They must all have aspects that distinguish them from normal humans.

They look similar, but there are fundamental differences, which is why Ji Yi felt a sense of incongruity.

Because even the entire apartment's decor, down to every visible detail, has a certain "inhuman" feel to it.

It's a kind of inexplicable horror similar to the so-called "strange core," "dream core," or "pool core."

"My only mistake was that my real identity was discovered in front of 'her,' which was basically a death sentence. She looked just too much like me, exactly the same as the real person."

Ji Yi was stunned upon hearing this.

The "she" in this context likely refers to Pavlov's dog.

So that's where Miss Cat fell for it; no wonder she needed help.

A friend who was supposed to be dead suddenly came back to life, so did that give him away?

excusable.

With Miss Cat's abilities, she should be able to clear the solo nightmare dungeon normally, and shouldn't be having such a difficult time.

Ji Yi didn't waste any words: "What should I do?"

Since Miss Cat has called for help, it means there is still a glimmer of hope.

Miss Cat slowly spoke:
"We found her. Her name is Song Wanyao."

"and then?"

“She is a so-called high-level imposter. If you can replace her and drop the pursuit on me, we should have a chance of winning.”

"!"

Ji Yi suddenly remembered [Disguise].

So that's how it is. No wonder Miss Cat came looking for him.

Look at the inventory.

Great, only Epic and higher level items are disabled.

"And what about you? Are you safe hiding in your room?"

Miss Cat nodded.

Then she stood up and dragged a corpse out from under the bed.

Ji Yi lowered her head.

All that could be seen was his crotch.

The first head to peek out had extremely bizarre facial proportions, lifeless eyes, and a fake smile that looked like a wax mask.

Ji Yi shuddered.

She jumped onto the bed.

[A fake human corpse. As a low-level fake human, she diligently studied and tried to imitate real humans, but unfortunately, she never quite grasped the essence. After struggling for half her life, she was finally stabbed to death by Miss Cat on a warm afternoon.]

"I killed the tenant of 401, so I should be safe hiding here tonight. By the way, your mask should be able to mimic this fake person's appearance, right?"

“It’s possible,” Ji Yi said, showing the item information for the [Disguise Mask].

"The cooldown time is too long. If you want me to impersonate Song Wanyao again, it will take 24 hours."

Miss Cat frowned slightly.

Clearly, the situation was somewhat beyond her expectations.

She definitely can't hide for 24 hours.

Miss Cat pursed her lips and glanced at the watch on her wrist:
"Well, what's done is done. Let's watch TV first."

Ji Yi: "???"

Miss Cat picked up the remote and turned on the TV on the table.

"Ta-da~ Ta-da~"

A piece of music with a nostalgic feel began to play.

The music sounded like it came from an old news program from twenty or thirty years ago, which seemed out of place with the modern interior design.

Hello, it is now 8 PM UTC+8.

An electronic synthesized voice came from the television.

You are now watching episode 189 of the "How to Disguise as a Human" series.

Welcome to this program. You are now connected to your private local area network. The information in this program will be strictly protected and confidential, and may not be shared with others.

"This is?"

Ji Yi looked at Miss Cat with a blank expression.

"These lowly pseudo-humans here must watch the program on time. By the way, did you wake up in your room? Is there a television in the room?"

Faced with Miss Cat's question.

Ji Yi suddenly realized.

He stormed out of the door.

One minute later,
The television was also turned on in room 406.

The noisy electronic synthesized sound, coupled with the host's horrified, wide-eyed stare, and the noise in the picture, created a jarring effect.

Ji Yi couldn't help but wonder if the pseudo-humans' understanding of human knowledge was too backward.

[Section 1: How to Eat Like a Human]

The image shows a woman with disproportionate facial features; her eyes are almost fused with her eyebrows, and her mouth is frighteningly large.

As mentioned in the previous episode, humans' staple foods consist mainly of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and dietary fiber; they do not eat things like stones or soil.

Ji Yi: "."

This episode will focus on the details of how humans eat.

1. Humans use bowls, chopsticks, and other utensils to eat. Please do not accidentally ingest the utensils while eating.

The screen is playing a correct example:
The big-mouthed pseudo-human girl opened her enormous mouth wide, used chopsticks to put rice into her mouth, and then chewed it stiffly, like a machine.

Ding bell~
After this video ended, a green checkmark appeared next to it.

Then there is an example of an incorrect approach:
The big-mouthed pseudo-human girl bit the chopsticks into pieces and swallowed the rice and bowl together.

Dengdeng!

A notification sounded, and a red cross appeared next to the screen.

Ji Yi: "."

He has only one question now.

How did a pseudo-human, with such low skill level, infiltrate humanity?
The television was left on.

Ji Yi went to Miss Cat's room again.

"Is it okay as long as the TV is on all the time?"

Miss Cat nodded gently:
"The program ends at 10 p.m., so remember to get back to your room and turn off the TV before then."

She paused for three seconds, then continued:

“I can’t leave the room, her people will come looking for me, so I can’t turn off the TV for you. Please, only you can help me now.”

In response to Miss Cat's request,

The conditions proposed by Ji Yi are
"Okay, but you have to promise me one thing."

"Paying for your body, huh? Hmm, that suits Mr. Giba's character."

"."

After a moment of silence, Ji Yi shook her head: "What I meant was, please stop being angry with me, okay?"

"No."

Miss Cat answered firmly.

Ji Yi: "Then how will you forgive me? I promise I won't lie to you anymore, not even in competitive dungeons."

Miss Cat thought for a moment:

"Then, Mr. Giba, you must allow me to lie to you once, no, twice. No matter how I lie to you, you must accept it and you are not allowed to be angry."

"Huh?" Ji Yi was taken aback.

After a moment's pause, he replied firmly, "Okay, no problem."

soon.

Ji Yi walked out of room 401.

The goal is to find the high-level imposter impersonating Song Wanyao and find a way to replace her.

This is the "fake" fake man's action plan.

Let's go back to room 406 first.

I searched through the drawers in the desk.

Data Eye provides the answer:

[It contains tenant information, move-in contracts, and your identity information used in this community.]

"I didn't just appear out of thin air; I have legal status here?"

This seems to be slightly different from Miss Cat's situation.

No, perhaps Miss Cat also has an identity, but her real identity has been exposed, so she can only hide in the rooms of other fake people.

Miss Cat's situation has started terribly; if Ji Yi hadn't gotten involved, she would have certainly died this time.

He started looking through the documents in the drawer.

Name: Ji Ba

Ji Yi: "."

Gender: Male, born in 199X.

These were all unimportant pieces of information, and Ji Yi quickly scanned them.

finally.

A hidden compartment within a layer was discovered.

There is a letter there.

turn on.

Mr. Giba, you are one of the best agents.

Ji Yi: "."

[Regarding the dummy incident at the Donghuamen Community Apartment, I think you're already aware of it. There are too many terrifying and unknown things hidden there. All thirty-three agents we sent to stay there perished. You should fully understand the danger of this mission.]

Thank you for your selfless sacrifice for humanity.

[Please rest assured, you are not fighting alone. We have also assigned four agents as skilled as you, but I cannot reveal their appearance or names. Based on experience, once one of you is exposed, the others will be discovered in succession.]

"Four people?"

There are five people in total, including Ji Yi, but there are only two players: him and Miss Cat.

They should be an important NPC character, perhaps holding clues to the game's completion.

The other three people also need to be careful.

I wish you success in surviving. If you can bring the intelligence out, you will be a hero to humanity.

I've finished reading the letter.

After digesting the information for a while, Ji Yi had a pretty good grasp of the situation.

In a sense, the players are indeed fakes, imposters among imposters.

"It's a reversal of the Heavenly Gang."

Just thinking about it.

Thump, thump, thump.

A rhythmic knocking sounded at the door.

[Congratulations! The person standing at the door is one of your three NPC teammates.]

The bad news is: he has been replaced by a fake.

Thump, thump, thump.

The knock on the door sounded again.

"Mr. Ji."

A man's low voice came from outside the door.

"You're in there, aren't you?"

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