Why is my journey to the world of anime a strange tale of rules?

So, a problem has arisen.

Therefore, he realized that what he was encountering was probably the worst possible scenario.

Opened his mouth.

Gao Hai wanted to swear.

But a sharp, piercing sound drowned out his hearing before he could utter the insults.

hum-

Gao Hai lost control of his body.

It was as if the pause button had been pressed, and I was completely frozen in place, only able to listen to the piercing noise and the eerie sounds that followed.

Welcome to the Sacrifice Game

[Player Gao Hai, this is your second game, game level: Twilight]

Your condition for passing the level is: Reach the actual ground.

The time limit for this game is 15 days.

[A game tip is now being sent to you. Please make good use of it.]

[Hint 1: Those who attempt to usurp the throne will ultimately reap the bitter fruits of their actions and find no peace.]

[Note 2: The agreed proof remains valid to this day.]

[Hint 3: The memories of the lost guide an inextinguishable rage]

[Tip 4: Keep obvious facts to yourself]

[This concludes the tutorial. We wish you success in this game and hope you can approach the throne that will witness the end.]

It wasn't the kind of prompts he was supposed to hear.

It's completely different from the game hints provided in the intelligence report.

Gao Hai clearly remembered that this instance was originally supposed to give players four hints.

The original four game hints should have been: "The lingering phantom repeats the past," "Unnecessary curiosity is a proper quality for tourists," "The actors taking their final bow have not yet taken their places," and "This obsession is still in its infancy." The last hint was a common one for unfixed instances. But now, each hint is completely different, entirely contrary to the original information. This can only prove one thing, something Gao Hai had already realized from the beginning, something he desperately wanted to avoid.

This instance is currently in the process of being "fixed".

why?

Encountering a "fixed" situation in the first beginner dungeon could be considered bad luck, but encountering a "fixed" situation in the second dungeon is definitely abnormal. Even if he's incredibly unlucky, he shouldn't encounter a "fixed" dungeon twice in a row, right?

Or... is this related to myself, is there something wrong with me?

Gao Hai took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and tried to calm himself down. Then he reached out and touched his back, and only breathed a sigh of relief after touching his backpack.

Everything is still there.

But no one else's voice was heard.

Were they separated?

Thinking this, Gao Hai took a step forward, carefully advancing through the dark cave, heading towards the light.

Based on the experience of Shirakawa Apartment and the comments of other players on the forum, even if the dungeon is currently "fixed" and there is a possibility of leveling up beyond one's level, it is usually not ridiculously difficult at the beginning. There is still time for players to check the surrounding situation and at least find a rule table.

Complaining about the current situation is pointless.

Gao Hai knew very well that players' lives were about risking their lives, and he was already much luckier than others by having the opportunity to rewind and start over.

So the most important thing to do now is to find out the current rules of this place, do everything possible to survive, and then reunite with Kaguya Maki and the others to find a way to escape this strange place.

He didn't walk very fast.

Because it was completely dark in the cave, Gao Hai had difficulty discerning the surrounding conditions. This cave was obviously a natural cave, and the internal roads had not been repaired much. They were full of potholes and undulating, and one could easily stumble if one was not careful.

This means that Gao Hai's physical abilities have far surpassed those of ordinary people, enabling him to move forward even under the dim light of distant sources.

As for why he didn't take out a flashlight from his backpack, Gao Hai felt that since players start in a dark environment, it's better not to create light and change the current environment before confirming the relevant rules.

After all, he didn't know if anything was following him in this cave.

It didn't take long to get close to the area where the light was.

Gao Hai realized that it seemed to be a searchlight, which should theoretically be a high-power, high-brightness type of light, but perhaps because it had been on for too long, the battery was almost dead, so the light appeared somewhat dim at this moment.

The searchlight was placed flat on the box under the rock wall. The box itself was a large, waterproof box that appeared to be unlocked and could be easily opened.

As Gao Hai approached the searchlight, he noticed a printed sheet of paper underneath it, with what appeared to be a lot of writing on it.

Is this the rule sheet we can get at the start of this game?

Hopefully, it won't be an outdated rule like the one at Shirakawa Apartments.

Thinking this, Gao Hai reached out and grabbed the edge of the printed paper. Then he heard footsteps not far away, and the soft muttering of a girl.

"Ugh... what on earth happened?"

It sounds somewhat familiar; is it someone I know?

Gao Hai turned his head and saw the other person step into the light and appear in front of him.

"Hey, is that Gao Jun who locked me in the ramen shop?"

Before Gao Hai could even speak, the girl covered her mouth in surprise and exclaimed.

Long pink hair.

A black bow.

Beneath the school uniform lies an undeniable beautiful figure and voluptuous curves.

Fujiwara Chika, this playful and adorable girl, reunites with Takami once again.

In this incredibly dangerous world of strange and uncanny rules, we meet again.

"Should I say you're unlucky, or that I've dragged you down with me?"

Gao Hai, who hadn't expected to encounter such a coincidence, couldn't help but shake his head and say, as he pulled out the printed paper under the girl's confused gaze and unfolded it under the spotlight.

"Gao Jun, um, where exactly is this place? I was clearly taking a nap, so why am I here?"

Not understanding what Takahashi was talking about, Fujiwara Chika didn't shout and yell with the same energy that Takahashi knew in the original story. Although she usually seemed a bit dull and silly, Chika was clearly not stupid. Both the dark and eerie cave and the solemn expression on the man she had reunited with clearly told her that she was in trouble, and a very big one at that.

"Don't make a fuss. I'll give it to you after I finish reading these rules. You'd better memorize them after you finish reading them. I just want to get out of here alive, so as long as you don't hold me back, I don't mind helping both of you get through this. Now, quiet down for now."

Seeing the girl's nervousness, Gao Hai simply waved his hand and said something casually, then immediately turned his attention to the printed paper.

tick-

In the dim light, the sound of dripping water echoed from the darkness beyond the light.

Gao Hai's gaze had already fallen on the title of the printed paper.

【Red Nut Grotto Explorer's Guidelines】

A category of rules? What does that mean? Is this rule list categorized?

A growing sense of unease crept into Gao Hai's heart, and he began to read more attentively.

Welcome to Red Nut Grotto, a renowned local cave attraction with various unique sights. If you've come here to explore, you're surely prepared for a variety of challenges. Below are the park's exploration rules. For your safety, please be sure to follow them; otherwise, you will be solely responsible for any consequences.

1. Please wear complete explorer gear, including caving suit, protective gloves, helmet, headlamp, knee pads, elbow pads, and protective footwear. Hiking boots or high-top rain boots are recommended. Please remember that you are an explorer and should carry comprehensive safety equipment; this is a basic requirement for a qualified explorer.

2. The giant slide is a slope about 160 meters long with a drop of about 70 meters between the start and end points. The park has set up safety ropes connecting the top and bottom. You can hold onto the ropes to climb, but if the ropes start to shake noticeably or you feel someone grabbing you, please let go of the ropes as soon as possible and wait until the ropes stop shaking before holding on again.

3. The pulley area on the cliff is closed and no longer available to tourists. If you see staff members in the pulley area, please ignore them and use the vertical safety ropes to ascend and descend the cliff. If staff members interfere with your activities, regardless of what questions they ask, simply tell them that you are an adventurer and do not give any other answers.

4. Occasionally, firefighters and search and rescue personnel may appear in the exploration area. False alarms often lure them there; do not engage with them. If you cannot avoid them, please tell them you are a tourist, not an explorer.

5. Confirm you are an explorer.

6. The "Vast Vein" is the narrowest adventure area in the scenic area, with a total length of 230 meters. When exploring this area, please ensure that you are crawling in a natural cave without any artificial traces. If not, please find a side path or retreat as soon as possible, and do not call for help.

7. In a narrow area where you cannot turn around, you are a lone explorer. You have no companions, or if you do, you are not with them at this moment.

8. The sounds you hear inside the cave, such as crying, talking, and rubbing, are normal natural phenomena and you don't need to pay attention to them. However, if you hear a lot of people arguing or fighting, please move away as soon as possible.

9. There are no branching points in the blood vessels.

[10. You are an explorer who has come to explore the Red Nut Grotto. You have no other identity. Do not tell them that you do not have an identity, and do not ask others about your identity other than that of an explorer.]

[11. From the blood vessel to the turning point to the stone pillar square to the large space, it is a one-way road with no second forks. If you see more than one road, please return the way you came.]

[12. The safety rope connecting the heart to the artery in the large space is damaged. Do not hold onto it while moving forward, especially if you are already lost.]

[13. To ensure the safety of explorers, many supply boxes have been set up in the Red Nut Gray Hole exploration area. The boxes contain food and basic exploration equipment, which can be replenished and used to replenish energy at any time. Please make sure you are an explorer.]

[14. When crawling through narrow areas, proceed as quickly as possible to avoid affecting other explorers. Talking while moving in such areas is a waste of energy and should be avoided as much as possible. Do not answer the questions of those behind you, nor ask questions of those in front of you.]

[15. You should reach the heart. As an explorer, you should reach the deepest part of the Red Nut Grotto. After reaching the heart, please return to the surface as soon as possible. The air circulation in the underground area is poor, and too many explorers should not stay there for a short period of time.]

[16. Injuries are inevitable for explorers during expeditions. Do not be surprised by any injured explorers you see, no matter how unbelievable the injury may be. Remain calm, do not ask about anything unusual about other explorers, and do not communicate with these explorers. If you have already communicated, please end the conversation as soon as possible and do not discuss matters concerning the other person personally.]

[17. Some performance artists like to appear in the cave dressed in strange clothes, such as soldier uniforms, yellow striped uniforms, rescue worker outfits, white coats, blood-stained skirts, etc. These are mentally ill people who have mistakenly entered the park. Please do not contact them. If you encounter them, please leave as soon as possible. Remember that you are just an explorer and there is no need to get entangled with these people.]

[18. The firefighters and rescue team members above the entrance to the large slide are trustworthy. As long as they insist on their identity, trust them and follow them out of the cave. Those who are vague about their identity and cannot explain it are not trustworthy, and do not communicate with them.]

[19. The Red Nut Grotto adventure area has a single path with no branching off, so once you complete the tour, you've seen all the sights and there's no need to come back. As an adventurer, you also have no interest in revisiting places you've already seen, so once you've finished the tour, you won't want to return.]

The above are the basic guidelines for explorers of Red Nut Grotto. Following these guidelines will ensure you have an unforgettable cave exploration experience. After all, you are an explorer, and this is what an explorer needs.

Unlike the rulebook of Shirakawa Apartment that Gao Hai had read before, this rulebook seemed to be closer to the articles in those strange rulebooks he had seen online.

There were no annotations, no obvious traces left by previous survivors.

Beneath the seemingly normal lines of text lies a bizarre and unsettling feeling that is impossible to ignore.

"It's your turn."

Gao Hai maintained a calm expression. He glanced at the girl in front of him again, and confirmed through his blessing that she was human and had no ill intentions towards him. Then he handed the rule sheet, which he had already read and memorized, to Fujiwara Chika in front of him.

"Hey, so fast? Wait, what is this thing?"

The girl, completely bewildered, was about to say something when Gao Hai grabbed her hand and roughly shoved the rule sheet between her fingers.

"Read it, write it down, the sooner the better. This is not a game of make-believe. If you want to survive, stop talking nonsense."

Gao Hai's voice sounded somewhat cold, carrying a sense of authority that Qianhua had only ever seen in her elders.

So she quieted down and looked down at the words written on the paper. Although she still didn't understand what was going on, the girl, who had instinctively sensed that something was wrong, was still trying her best to memorize the strange rule list.