I snagged a bargain in a melodramatic novel and became incredibly wealthy!

A week later, in the back garden of Lia University.

This is Wen Ye's territory; no one can easily enter.

This gaming device involves the core secrets of four companies, so it cannot be known to too many people.

They only hired one referee to ensure the fairness of the game.

Wei Yan, disguised, smiled slightly: "Young Master Wen, what kind of game are you playing?"

How do we determine who wins and who loses?

Shen Changfeng pointed to the eight luxurious recliners, which were dark brown and each had a helmet-like cap on it.

"The game is simple. By wearing that holographic device, our nerves can connect to the game world and we can be immersed in it."

"Currently, because the holographic device has not been fully developed, there are not many games available to play, only a few."

"Another point to mention is that because this device is incomplete, it cannot be adjusted by human senses."

"In other words, if you get injured inside, it will really hurt."

Minghe: "If you're scared, you can just get to know each other. After all, this game is a bit scary."

Wen Ye was completely bewildered: "What kind of game can be related to horror?"

Tan Shaojie: "The first game developed by holographic technology was a supernatural game, so it was very scary."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ye beamed and said, "Jiang Li, did you hear that? If you're scared, then admit defeat."

Jiang Li: "No need, I only have one request: check the holographic device."

Shen Changfeng gestured to Wei Yan, indicating that these were the people he had found, so he could do some tricks for them later, such as giving them an extra life.

They had never played any supernatural games before, but the death rate among those testing the game was as high as 90% because of its high realism; even those who knew the rules found it difficult to remain calm.

Wei Yan plugged the holographic device into the computer, and the code on the computer kept flashing.

Shen Changfeng glanced at it twice and then looked away; he couldn't understand it.

Wei Yan smiled slightly. If this technology could be used at home, the benefits would be far greater.

His fingers flew across the keyboard, leaving only afterimages.

The test took a long time, almost three hours.

Wei Yan stopped what she was doing and handed the computer to Shen Changfeng for inspection.

Shen Changfeng was relieved to find that he hadn't seen anything copied.

They stole this equipment from their home, so we can't be careless at all.

If the core technology is leaked, the losses will be incalculable, and I'd probably be beaten to death by my family.

All four families prioritize profit above all else.

Wen Yu was getting a little impatient: "Is there a problem? If not, let's begin."

Wei Yan nodded.

Wen Ye and the others sat in the four recliners next to them, wearing holographic displays.

Caiyi looked at the three main characters beside him with a sly smile in his eyes.

Shen Changfeng's biggest claim wasn't about the number of lives, but rather that he had the technicians set up a bug that prevented them from waking up.

But if it's a game with seven main characters, would the world's consciousness prevent them from waking up?

……

In the dark and secluded forest, there stands an old villa, covered in lush green ivy, with a strange thicket of thorny roses that is almost blackish-red in front of the yard.

Eight outsiders who had strayed into this place were now surrounded and entangled by thorns and roses.

They were none other than Cai Yi and his eight fellow players.

Cai Yi, his face contorted in pain and covered in cold sweat, glared at the four people on the other side who were screaming in agony and yelled, "Did you guys not use your brains when setting up this game?"

"Who would set their starting point in a rose bush full of thorns?"

"Especially, you must not diminish your senses."

Xiao Baihua's expression remained unchanged as she helped He Anyao and Jiang Li clear away the thorns from the rose bushes, her fair hands covered in blood.

Jiang Li's smooth, full forehead was also covered in cold sweat. She followed Xiao Baihua through the opening she had made and pulled He Anyao, who had already fainted from the pain, out with her.

He Anyao woke up with tears in her eyes, and next to her was Xiao Baihua, who was removing the splinter from her skin.

Caiyi removed the splinter that was stuck in Jiangli's skin.

Cai Yi felt a little guilty and didn't dare to look at He Anyao. She shouldn't have dragged He Anyao, this rich young lady, into this.

This game has deviated from the original storyline; none of them know the storyline.

However, since it's a game, there should be a storyline and missions to be released.

After Caiyi removed the splinter from Jiangli, she tried pulling down the task panel, but it wasn't there.

Caiyi: "..."

She looked speechlessly at the four people who were being entangled more and more tightly as they struggled, and helped Jiang Li into the villa in front of her.

Xiao Baihua helped He Anyao follow behind.

After they went inside, a scene flashed before their eyes:

The Castle of Thorns and Roses was a birthday gift from the Earl to his beloved daughter, Arya, and it contains her favorite roses.

But the good times didn't last long. One day, when the count returned from work, he found his daughter missing. The villa was empty, with only the wife he had married for his daughter remaining.

He questioned his wife... Unable to bear that her husband cared about his daughter from his previous marriage, she killed her stepdaughter and hid her body where everyone could see it.

The count killed his wife and died while searching for his daughter...

He became a demon, relentlessly knocking on every door of the villa late at night, asking where his daughter was...

Guests, please close your doors and go to sleep before midnight.

Task 1: Survive for seven days in the Thorn Rose Castle.

Task 2: Help the Earl find his daughter.

Friendly reminder: Completing one task will clear the game. Also, you can refuse the Earl's request, as long as you don't discover him.

After watching it, He Anyao burst into tears again: "Wow, how can it be a supernatural game!"

"I'm terrified of ghosts, waaaaah..."

Xiao Baihua hugged He Anyao, giving him some strength: "It's okay, it's just a game."

He Anyao: "Waaah... but this game is so realistic."

"There are ghosts at night, waaaaah..."

Jiang Li: "The hints and plot have both subtly suggested that as long as we are not discovered by the Earl, we can stay safely until the seventh day."

"The Earl should appear after midnight."

"Before that, we have to be asleep, or rather, we have to pretend to be asleep even if we're not asleep."

He Anyao: "How could I possibly sleep in such a terrifying environment!"

Jiang Li: "I've read some books on hypnosis, which can help you sleep."

Caiyi: "You can hypnotize He Anyao tonight, but Xiaobaihua and I don't need to."

While they were analyzing the plot, Wen Ye and the other three came in.

The four of them were covered in blood and splinters, looking no different from ghosts.

Shen Changfeng whispered a few words in Wen Ye's ear, and Wen Ye subconsciously glanced at the clock in the hall.

The four of them went upstairs in silence, found a room, and closed the door.

Caiyi had been watching them closely and noticed Wenye's action. She followed Wenye's gaze.

The clock in the lobby caught my eye.

Cai Yi's pupils contracted, and he grabbed the still-crying He Anyao and ran upstairs, shouting to Xiao Baihua and the others, "Hurry upstairs and into your room!"

The time on the clock: 22:58

Xiao Baihua didn't react in time, but she had already subconsciously followed behind Cai Yi.

Jiang Li was a moment slower and fell behind.