Chapter 148

But to be honest, Kaguya didn't have the courage to implement the tactics proposed by Hayasaka at the beginning. What about talking to Gao Hai in the middle of the night while wearing light pajamas, and why she deliberately appeared in front of Gao Hai disheveled after soaking in a hot spring. How could she act like this? It's possible! Isn't there a more reliable way that doesn't require you to pay too much and can make Gao Hai fall in love with you? It would be too shameful if I had to do such a thing, right? !

Those plans that were too shameful made it difficult for Kaguya to calm down. She was not able to adjust her mentality and expression until Qianhua arrived, so it seemed that something was being seen.

"Well, I always feel that Kaguya-san is hiding something, but this kind of thing is not important now. Anyway, let's go out for a walk. We will all have fun together in the evening, so first bring out the snacks and other things that may be used then. How about getting ready? It’s okay to ask the hotel staff to deliver it in advance, but it’s also fun to choose and purchase it yourself.”

Chika Fujiwara, who showed an excited smile, waved her little hand and said. After seeing that the other party did not intend to say anything strange, Kaguya secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled at Chika and said hello, and the two of them left together. Went to the commercial street near the hotel.

At the same time that the two people on this side left, Gao Hai and Zhen Fei received Qianhua's message at the same time and learned that she took Kaguya to go shopping.

In other words, it’s just me and that idiot left now.

The first moment Concubine Zhen saw this message, she realized what Qianhua wanted to express.

No matter what kind of development he and Gao Hai want to develop, if he wants to go further now, he must act in advance. For example, if she wants to go shopping at night, she'd better invite Gao Hai now and lock in the spot in advance. Or if she wants to go to some entertainment facilities with Gao Hai after taking a hot spring bath in the evening, she can make an appointment in advance so that she can occupy a dominant position by then.

It's just a hint of this level, how could the true concubine not understand it.

"What, it's as if everything has been arranged. This guy..."

After muttering slightly unhappily, Zhen Fei took a deep breath, patted her cheek gently, and then put the [Secret Weapon] into her pocket, fully prepared at this moment.

I have thought about it for a long enough time. Next, I can no longer hesitate about gains and losses.

So, let’s do it in one go!

Concubine Zhen, who had strengthened her heart, opened the hotel room door, and then planned to go upstairs to invite Gao Hai.

As a result, when she was still in the corridor, she first saw Gao Hai walking towards her.

"Hey, Concubine Zhen, Shinomiya and Qianhua went out for a walk. I think being stuck in the hotel is quite boring. How about you, do you want to go out for a walk with me?"

With this said, Gao Hai stepped forward and took the true concubine's little hand very skillfully.

"Ah...oh...ok..."

The blushing girl lowered her head, answered Gao Hai in a soft voice, and let him lead her forward.

As for the series of plans and actions that were still brewing in Zhen Fei's mind just now, unfortunately, she has completely forgotten them.

Intermission 2-20: Analysis and reflections on [Alice’s Game]

At dusk, on the slightly noisy street, two figures were walking side by side.

Gao Hai held Zhen Fei's hand and walked on the street with an indifferent expression, while Zhen Fei herself had a slightly red face and followed him step by step. The two of them walked forward, keeping quiet all the way, until Gao Hai stopped, but Zhen Fei subconsciously took a step forward, and then reacted belatedly and hurriedly stopped.

"What are you thinking about? You are so panicked."

Gao Hai asked with a smile looking at Zhen Fei's startled reaction.

"...No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about the [Alice's Game] you mentioned before, Haijun."

At first, she subconsciously denied it, but then after a moment of hesitation, the real concubine spoke softly.

"Oh, um, I just said it casually, but you actually went to see it."

Gao Hai was a little surprised. After he suspected that he might be pulled into the Red Moon level dungeon by the power of the watch, he was indeed very concerned about the [Campus Mystery] dungeon. Therefore, he searched many times about it on the player forum during this time. Among them, there are quite a lot of rules and related information about Fujika Middle School, so it is what he focuses on.

This kind of behavior would naturally attract the attention of the girls, and Gao Hai had no intention of hiding it, so he directly stated his guess. As a result, after that, Princess Kaguya and Qianhua all began to pay attention to the copy of [Campus Mystery] and helped him investigate this information together. Even including some other Red Moon-level copies, these three girls are trying to understand and collect some information in case of emergency.

Speaking of which, even if they knew that I might be pulled into the Red Moon level dungeon by the power of the watch, these girls had no intention of backing down. They seemed to trust me and felt that even if it was a very difficult dungeon, I would still be able to pass it. This kind of trust was really gratifying, but also very stressful.

Gao Hai couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he thought of this.

"So, any ideas? It just so happens that we can walk and talk."

Gao Hai, who was holding Zhen Fei's little hand, continued to walk, talking as he walked.

"There are indeed a lot of ideas. Speaking of which, Hai-kun, how much information have you read about [Fujihana Middle School]?"

With this topic as a starting point, Zhen Fei's nervousness eased significantly, and her voice gradually became smoother as she talked to Gao Hai.

"I have already read the two game rules, that is, the [Alice's Adventure Game] in the teaching building and the [Alice's Puzzle Game] in the dormitory building. In addition, the 12 players who started at Fujioka Middle School were counted. I’ve also read the game tips I heard.”

Gao Hai nodded in reply, and he couldn't help but recall the information he had seen before.

In the junior high school named [Fujihana Middle School], there are a total of four [Alice's Games]. These four games are located in the four areas of the teaching building, accommodation department, playground, and swimming pool. Nowadays, only the rules of the teaching building and dormitory area can be viewed, while the playground and swimming pool are in a semi-enclosed state. Players cannot find the rules table even if they enter these areas. The relevant rules originally recorded by players in the real world also mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

As for the reason, although there is no conclusive statement yet, many players speculate that the obsessions existing in these two areas were taken away, causing the games related to them to be closed together. However, many people do not accept this speculation, because the disappearance of the obsession will lead to the closure of the area. This situation usually only occurs when the core obsession is taken away. The disappearance of ordinary obsessions will not affect the situation. copy.

In addition to this speculation, there is also a speculation that the games in the two areas of "playground" and "natatorium" have already decided the "winner", so there is no need to hold the game again, and when " After the games of "Teaching Building" and "Accommodation Department" have also completed the finals, further changes may occur in the Touka Middle School area. Of course, this guess is considered even more unreliable. The players in the forum cannot directly explain the reason, but Gao Hai can already guess the reason.

The winner of [Alice's Game] will be killed by the strange people in Fujika Middle School.

Players who really follow the rules of the game to win will never survive. The players on the forum did not say this out loud, but for Gao Hai, who had read the rules carefully, it was not difficult to understand this.

"In the final analysis, these two codes are completely different from the codes we encountered in the Baichuan Apartment and in the Red Nut Ash Cave."

"The code of the Shirakawa Apartment was written by Mr. Lin Xusheng. Although the content of the rules has various problems due to being outdated, there is no doubt that they are survival rules written to ensure the survival of survivors."

"The rules in the Red Nut Ash Cave are divided into the research base part and the cave part. The former was written by the internal staff of the base in order to maintain the order of the base itself, while the latter was Mr. Welbo's efforts to save the tragedy and go into dangerous places, and work hard for the future. left behind.”

"What these rules have in common is that those who write them are from the perspective of 'people'. Whether their purpose is to 'maintain' or to 'escape', in the final analysis, it is for the benefit of more people, so these rules can be Players can use it, and we can basically trust all its provisions.”

"But these two games, from the beginning, these things gave me the feeling that they were not left by normal people. To be honest, I can only feel the strong malice from these rules. If I really believe these Rules, if we follow the rules, I don’t think we can survive.”

While Gao Hai was thinking, Zhen Fei was also talking about her analysis. It was obvious that her thoughts coincided with Gao Hai's.

The biggest difference between the Tenghua Middle School dungeon and the previous two dungeons lies in the standpoint of the rule writer, and for players, this difference is extremely fatal.

"In this case, true concubine, where do you think the chance of survival is in the dungeon of Tenghua Middle School? You must know that although this dungeon is extremely dangerous, many players still escaped from it alive. Since some people can escape alive, it proves that this place is not It’s not a Jedi, there must be a way to survive hidden in it.”

Gao Hai thought for a while and asked.

"If there's a way out... I think it's probably with the [bad boy] in the rules."

The true concubine lowered her head and thought seriously for a while, and then gave this answer.

"Judging from the two current rules, completing the game and becoming Alice's friend is likely to be a dead end. On the other hand, the [bad boy] who will not become Alice's friend is the corresponding way to survive. In other words, If the player can obtain the identity of [Bad Boy], there is a chance of survival.”

"Of course, considering the existences such as the [Big Bad Wolf] mentioned in the rules, even if you obtain the identity of [Bad Boy], the player must face all kinds of dangerous monsters. This identity only allows the player to survive. It’s just possible.”

"As for how to obtain the status of [Bad Boy], for example, according to the rules of the teaching building, maybe we need to blow out the candles in other players or our own hands? The rules of the dormitory building are much simpler, and we probably only need to Can you become a [bad boy] if you don’t go to bed on time when it’s dark?”

The girl spoke her analysis and thoughts very seriously.

Gao Hai nodded slightly from the side, listening carefully to Zhen Fei's thoughts. At the same time, he was also thinking seriously, recalling the content of the second code of "Alice's Game" he had seen before, and making guesses about it. Hidden information.

【Alice’s puzzle game! 】

[Welcome to Alice’s accommodation department. This is where Alice rests. We want to play games here and become good friends here! 】

[Alice likes to make friends the most. Alice wants to be good friends with everyone and become the best friends with everyone, so let’s play games. As long as we play the game together, everyone will be with Alice. Si has become a friend! 】

[The goal of the game is very simple. Alice will give you a puzzle, and then you just need to find the item corresponding to the puzzle in the dormitory building, and then take it to the right place. Isn’t it very simple? You can pass the level very easily, so let’s play with Alice together】

[However, when playing games, you must abide by the rules. Children who abide by the rules are good children, so everyone must remember the rules Alice mentioned next! 】

[Rule 1: Everyone’s puzzle is unique. Everyone can only find the answer to their own puzzle. You are not allowed to tell others your own puzzle and ask others to help find the answer. You are also not allowed to share your own puzzle’s answers. Tell others the answer and ask others to help you find the corresponding thing, otherwise a very bad and very bad big bad wolf will come to you and eat you, a bad boy, in one bite]

[Rule 2: Cleanliness and hygiene are very important. The beds and sheets in the dormitory must be neatly stacked, and there should not be any garbage on the ground. Otherwise, the broom teacher will find you very angry and urge you to do hygiene. oh】

[Rule 3: Good children must lie in bed and sleep well after dark. No noise or running around. Aunt Owl will check everyone carefully, so be sure to sleep well]

[Rule 4: There is no underground floor in the dormitory building. If you see the entrance to the underground floor, you must pretend not to see it. It is a trap used by bad boys to play pranks]

[Rule 5: Grandpa Niu patrols the stairwell every day. When you see Grandpa Niu, you must say hello to him and say "Thank you for your hard work"]

[Rule 6: You are not allowed to go to the rooftop of the dormitory building. The rooftop is a forbidden place. Uncle Cat hates people who violate the rules. It would be very bad to make him angry. However, you can also try to bribe him with dried small fish. Woolen cloth】

[Rule 7: No one is allowed in the dormitory building during the day. Giraffe inspectors will come to check regularly, so be sure not to stay in the dormitory building during the day]

[Rule 8: Saving water is a good habit, and you must not waste water. This is the virtue that Brother Faucet has taught each of us. We must keep it in our heads. Maybe Brother Faucet will open it to check]

[Rule 9: Brother Pencil is always very sleepy because he loves to study, so he often sleeps in the corridor. Everyone should be more considerate and understanding of him, and don't run and make noise in the corridor]

[Rule 10: The light in the toilet is broken, and you can’t tell whether it is a men’s room or a women’s room, so before entering, you must ask loudly if there is anyone inside, and ask whether it is the men’s room or the women’s room before you can enter. oh】

[Rule 11: You can only turn on the lights in the dormitory building after the morning bell rings. If the evening bell rings, you must turn off the lights. You cannot turn on the lights at night. This will disturb other people, so everyone should take it seriously. A good child, a good child should think about other people! 】

[Rule 12: You must solve Alice’s puzzle and get the items to the correct place before you can leave the dormitory. The game must be played until the end, and you must not leave early~]

[Rule 13: Cheating is absolutely not allowed. Everyone's puzzle is unique. Everyone can only complete their own game by themselves. Whether it is helping others or being helped by others, it is absolutely not allowed. . Alice hates people who cheat the most. Alice will not become friends with bad boys who cheat, so please don’t cheat.]

[Then these are all the rules. Come on, everyone, let’s play with Alice]

【As long as you have played the game, everyone will be good friends! 】

…

To be honest, Gao Hai has always felt that the biggest difference between the writer of this rule and the rule writer of the previous two dungeons is actually a matter of tone. After all, neither Xu Sheng nor Welbo nor the staff at the research base would write the rules in such a disgusting tone, nor would they play such malicious and cutesy tricks.

"In any case, it is certain that this copy of [Fujihana Middle School] is still extremely dangerous for us now. If we want to think about being involved in this place, I am afraid we need to find ways to enhance it. It depends on our own abilities, um, for example, try to trade for some obsessions that are more suitable for us or something?"

The true concubine thought about it and finally gave this idea.

Gao Hai, who had been listening to the girl's suggestions carefully, nodded seriously, then suddenly came back to his senses and realized something was wrong.

Am I not shopping with Zhen Fei? Am I not in the process of resting and relaxing? Why did we start talking about serious things again while walking and chatting? Why did the ambiguous atmosphere that we finally created just now disappear like this? ?

"What's wrong? Why do you look so ugly all of a sudden? Are you a little nervous?"

The concubine Zhen on the side noticed the change in Gao Hai's expression and looked at him with some confusion and asked.

"...No, it's nothing. It's just that I realized now that you, girl, are actually quite serious."

Seriously, it's like the kind of company king who takes the initiative to work overtime during holidays. Although we players have to risk our lives every month, we can't just ignore the situation of the king.

"What? Why does this sound like you are mocking me? I am obviously very serious about helping you analyze the rules, okay?"

Concubine Zhen, who was unaware of Gao Hai's psychological activities, frowned and showed an unhappy expression.

"How could I be mocking you? I'm just feeling a little emotional. Okay, okay, let's keep going. Don't think about these troublesome things for the time being. After finally going out to play once, I still want to cherish being alone with you. When we are together.”

Gao Hai, who sighed softly, grabbed Zhen Fei's little hand again, said in a solemn tone, and pulled her forward like this.

"Hey, what... ugh... you guy, forget it... it's up to you..."

The true concubine was once again blushed by Gao Hai's words. She shivered for a while and was unable to say a single word fluently. In the end, she could only lower her head and was pulled by Gao Hai to continue walking forward. go.

The setting sun at dusk lengthened the shadows of the two people at this moment, and as the two people gradually approached each other, the two long shadows began to slowly get closer, and slowly, they merged into one shadow. .

Interlude 2-21: Hot spring time and girl plan on the first night

Crash--

Turn on the shower head and let the hot water flow through your body to rinse.

Gao Hai put a bath towel around his waist, then walked out of the bathroom and came to the large open-air hot spring on the side of the hotel.

Under the dim sky, the hot air rising from the hot springs brings a somewhat ethereal feeling. Coupled with the fluorescent lights set up on both sides of the stone road, it makes it even more dreamlike.

At this time, Gao Hai and Zhen Fei had returned to Lun from shopping. The four of them had dinner together at a high-end restaurant in the hotel, and then rested for a while.

"Huh...it's not bad..."

After soaking his whole body in the hot spring, Gao Hai couldn't help but let out a long breath and stretched out in the water.

Gao Hai was the only one in the entire hot spring pool. He raised his head and looked at the tall bamboo wall not far away. Thinking of the situation on the other side of the wall, he couldn't help but feel a little itchy in his heart.

At this moment, Qianhua Zhenfei and the others are probably enjoying themselves in the women's bath. Oops, that's great. I also want to go hang out with them, but speaking of it, the relationship between me and Kaguya is not very close yet. If we get along well with the three of them, then we will be together. Can we really take a mandarin duck bath or something?

Well, even if it’s not possible for four people to bathe together or something like that right now, at least it’s no problem to bathe together with two people like Qianhua. I probably won’t be able to do that tonight, but I should still be able to find a chance to try it tomorrow, and I I heard that older girls will be lifted up when they are soaked in water. I don’t know if this is true. I really want to see it with my own eyes. Well, a real concubine shouldn't be able to hold her up, but there seems to be a saying that girls have a second chance to develop, but that chance depends on the man's ability. I should be pretty capable. …

While thinking wildly, the corners of Gao Hai's mouth couldn't help but curve.

He was almost completely submerged in the water, stretching out in the warm water and even swimming in it.

Whether this will cause dissatisfaction with other people or something, this is a question that there is absolutely no need to worry about, because this hot spring hotel is actually booked by Kaguya and others, and there will be no other guests at all in the past two days. , and as a distinguished guest, Gao Hai, let alone a trivial matter like swimming, even if the hot spring pool was blown up, the hotel owner and staff would all have to come over and bow to Gao Hai to say "well done".

I can only say that rich people are different.

Speaking of which, I seem to have heard before traveling through time that there is a hotel in Neon where the hot spring water has not been changed for ten years, and the bacterial concentration exceeds the legal limit by 9,000 times? It shouldn't be the hot spring hotel I'm staying in now, right?

Gao Hai, who suddenly thought of this, was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, suddenly losing the pleasure he had when he soaked in the hot spring.

Forget it, just enjoy the hot springs and don't think about these uncomfortable things.

Thinking this way, Gao Hai opened his eyes and looked up, and then saw those dark shadows floating in mid-air.

It seems...even if I don't think about it, I can't enjoy it...