Chapter 58: The Prolock (9) “So I must come back alive…
"I've already arranged most of the recent work for the Ninth Day. The new producer will be in charge of the handover. He's familiar with all the recent projects, and I explained everything before I arrived. You don't have to worry about the studio."
After hearing what he said, Shen Que's frown still didn't relax. He shook his head, "I'm not worried about that. This is too risky. I don't want anything to happen to you."
Although Fei did say that there would be no problem, this was not like the previous game. He was going to the world where the strange stories were, a world where only the unknown remained.
Chen Que didn't want to have to collect his friend's body when the time came. He might not even be able to find it. "Do you want Shi Yu to send someone off?"
Fei, who felt that this sounded familiar, said: "...No, you don't believe me?"
"Of course not." Shen Que couldn't help but grit his teeth, as if squeezing out the words from his teeth. "Even if you're not a human being, can you cherish your life a little? Who else would take it so lightly as you do?"
Shen Que's attitude was somewhat ambiguous. He trusted Fei, but he was not as clear about the specific state of that world as he was. He still had some concerns. "Since you have made up your mind, it's useless for me to stop you."
"But if you leave, both identities will become missing." Shen Que did not forget to remind him of another point. He thought Fei probably didn't plan to hide any longer. "The Operations Department will definitely find a loophole. Shi Yu is not sure."
Fei was prepared for his identity to be exposed. He wouldn't be here by then anyway, so there was no point in hiding it. "I know, it's okay, it's nothing."
Shen Que hesitated to speak, he always felt that something was wrong. If Shi Yu found out that it was actually Bo Bei himself who had been dealing with the ghost stories, he would definitely know that his brother was trying to help him, but then left and disappeared for who knows how many months.
Not to mention the incident with the previous ghost story game.
"Where is your jade?" Shen Que suddenly noticed the empty index finger on Fei's right hand. His friend would wear this jade ring every time he changed his identity to "Fei". He also heard him say that this jade chosen by his adoptive mother symbolizes protection and good luck.
Fei didn't expect the topic to jump so quickly. He didn't intend to draw Shen Que's attention back. "We happened to meet the Operations Department on the Prolock. I put it with Xie Jianshan. Anyway, when he guesses it later, he will pass it on to Shi Yu."
Shen Que understood after hearing this. Fei probably asked Xie Jianshan to look after Shi Yu and the others.
He also knew that he couldn't persuade him. Shen Que thought about it, and finally said a few more words: "Have you ever thought about what will happen to Shi Yu after you leave? Even I can't rest assured, let alone Xiaoyu. You are his only family."
"I know." Fei's reaction was so calm that there was no ripple. He turned his head away and didn't look at Chen Que again. "So I will definitely come back alive. I'll trouble you during this period."
Chen Que didn't say anything. He stared at Fei, not saying whether he would help or not. Although he looked like he firmly disagreed, if Bai Bei really left, he would definitely not sit idly by. They all knew this.
"You should go." Fei glanced at the cruise ship that was faintly visible behind the fog. There was no need to explain it in too much detail. Shen could understand the meaning of his words. The operations department should be here soon, so be careful not to be discovered.
Shen Que thought somewhat inappropriately, the fact that you are Fei is about to be dug out, so what's the point of him still covering up the nickname of Que, it will probably fall off sooner or later.
But he finally agreed and used the space conversion prop to disappear from the spot.
Fei didn't have to wait there for long, as the members of the Operations Department got off the boat quickly.
"Captain Xie, do you mind taking me back with you?" Fei spoke slowly, as if he was not worried about being rejected at all. Xie Jianshan's gaze stayed on the consciousness body, and he asked him what he wanted to do.
Fei said truthfully: "I have to see Wine."
Xie Jianshan was a little confused. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't ask any more questions. He just nodded.
However, Fei naturally didn't really want to see Wine. What he was looking for was the overall game system that had not left yet.
"Long time no see, um...we haven't seen each other for a day or two, but you don't have to be so polite as to bring a gift?"
This control room is extremely spacious, even comparable to a luxury hotel. It is fully equipped with common furniture and has an open kitchen next to it. Unopened food is neatly placed on the coffee table, and books and game consoles are placed aside.
The main system sat on the sofa. It leisurely pointed to its side, indicating that Fei could do whatever he wanted, just like the host. "I remember this is Prok's consciousness. Do you want me to send it back?"
Fei did not deny it. He forcibly pulled away the octopus consciousness that was holding his arm and refused to come down, and then threw it next to it. "Isn't this what you are doing?"
"Indeed." The main system held the weak and helpless consciousness in its hands as if it were playing with some clay, kneading it casually for a few times, "Send this guy away and I will leave too. Are you sure you want to wait?
The system continued slowly, "You're waiting for this carnival story, right? In half an hour, it will cover the amusement parks along your route home on weekdays. The information is free, you're welcome."
Fei: "...Thanks, I'd better ask it to take me back. It's rare for you to be so kind, who knows if it's for some ulterior motive."
The main system waved its hand: "Alright then, but if you change your mind, just have it contact me."
This was clearly referring to the guy in Fei's mind. The system that was clicked on instantly popped up, its tone still a little dazed: "Me? But the game is closed. If I really want to talk, I should rely on the other people in the monitoring bureau."
"For example, Novi?" Fei walked out of the control room, not forgetting to close the door. He nodded slightly to Xie Jianshan, who was waiting outside, indicating that he had ended the conversation, and then left. "You can tell Him, He won't refuse."
The system responded with an "Oh," and Fei suddenly remembered something. He asked casually, "Do you have a physical body?"
"Of course there is. You'll know when you come over, but you might be a little surprised when you see it." The system's words were equivalent to not providing any information, vaguely trying to cover up something, so Fei didn't pay much attention.
He added, "I have something to ask Novi, and it's best to ask him now. It doesn't matter whether you answer or not."
The system obediently ran to find Novi. Fei and Xie Jianshan temporarily borrowed the lounge next door. He used a prop to prevent the sound from leaking out. Then he turned around and saw a familiar figure in the room as expected.
"I thought you would be the same as the system, but I didn't expect you to come directly." Fei approached the figure that was no different from before. When he stretched out his hand, his fingertips pierced the skin. He quickly withdrew his hand and sat down on the sofa opposite.
The monster in male form returned the gaze quietly, its beautiful skin fitting the fictional frame perfectly, its eyes gentle and comforting, its good temper evident, no one able to tell it was merely imitating.
Novi pulled the skin at the corner of his mouth, revealing a faint smile. "I heard that humans prefer to talk face to face. I used a substitute. What do you want to say?"
"You left that key at the accident scene, didn't you?" Fei got straight to the point. His focus wasn't on the reason, but on the key itself. "The main system mentioned it before. I know why you insist on me entering the game."
"Why is it the key?" Fei felt it was such a coincidence. It was this key that pulled him into the ghost story game, and it was engraved with the letters "Bei", as if it was tailor-made for him.
It just happened to spell out his name, and in the beginning, he only remembered that his name should be Bei.
"What on earth is this key?" Fei didn't believe that what he got was really an ordinary key. He had some vague guesses, but he himself was not sure. "You should not only want to let me enter the game."
Novi simply maintained his original smile, the curve of his lips not changing at all, which seemed particularly strange. "Yes, but I think it would be better for you to remember it yourself."
He didn't respond directly, but this sentence alone was enough to confirm Fei's guess. "The key was made by my past self? It's not some all-purpose prop, is it?"
"You are half right and half wrong. What you said is incomplete." Novi added two sentences. Fei glanced over without saying anything. According to his understanding that there are deviations in most cases, he felt that they were probably not talking about the same point.
Finally, Fei nodded, indicating that he understood. He put away the props, opened the door, and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he told Xie Jianshan: "Captain Xie, there will be a high-risk ghost story coming to the amusement park soon. The Operations Department should not interfere."
Xie Jianshan: "What if I say no?"
Fei maintained a polite smile and said, "I will knock you all out and send you out."
Xie Jianshan: “…”
Fei: "Why waste manpower? The frequency of the occurrence of strange stories has increased. You should go and control other strange stories."
The system said the location of the ghost story was at an amusement park he often passed by. Fei crushed the conversion ball and went directly to the destination. This amusement park had been abandoned for a long time and no one usually came.
There are reportedly plans to transform the abandoned playground into a public entertainment venue, but this has yet to materialize.
Fei stood in place, and everything within his field of vision was constantly changing. The abandoned and dilapidated facilities became brand new, the bright light made the night as bright as day, and the tourists coming and going were chatting enthusiastically with their friends.
In just a blink of an eye, the gloomy and dilapidated paradise was replaced by a prosperous and gorgeous new amusement park.
The ticket inspector's friendly reminder rang in his ears. Fei took the white bracelet he handed to him, and before officially stepping into the newly renovated and prosperous amusement park, he heard teasing congratulations.
"Welcome to the carnival, have a good time."
The ghost story arrived early.
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