Horror Game Designer-Chapter 677: Key

The rooftop was silent. The leader of team one’s wristwatch ticked by. The frequency was similar to his fluctuating heart.

“Do you prefer us to borrow Xin Lu’s resources to restore Han Hai orderly, or would you rather see the other Blood Cities viciously cut Xin Lu into pieces?” Gao Ming didn’t use any supernatural power, but his voice carried an immense pressure.

After a long time, the leader raised his head. “What is the meaning of the living humans in Xin Lu to you? What purpose do they serve? If you plan to use their pain and lives as sacrifices to create Dream Ghosts, how are you different from the Demon Gods from the other Blood Cities?”

“How can a Dream Ghost cultivated through sacrifice be strong enough to fight the Unmentionable?” Gao Ming patted the man’s shoulders. “Don’t worry. I’ll not go after the common folks. My target is to hunt the other Demon Gods. I accidentally became a Demon God in the real world and figured out something. The altars and faith of the Demon God are very helpful to the advancement of Dream Ghosts.”

The God of Flesh and Blood completed his last step at Dream Break Town. He swallowed most of the Demon Gods in the town and completed his transmutation with the aid of faith. If he stayed in Han Hai, the God of Flesh and Blood would always be stuck at the last step. There should be many similar to him.

“We need many things to rebuild Han Hai. The current Han Hai is an empty shell. If you want to succeed, you have to pillage the others.” The leader of Team One was pessimistic and powerless. He couldn’t change Gao Ming’s thought or save Han Hai and Xin Lu. He was strong but not strong enough.

“I can only promise you to protect Xin Lu to the best of my ability.” Gao Ming’s promise was for the leader of Team One and No. 2 in the torture room.

Unlike the leader of Team One, the other horror game players’ eyes shone with fighting desire. Gao Ming pointed them down a path. At least they knew who their real enemies were and saw the way to hope.

“I need you to collect the information on all the sick zones in Han Hai. I’ll personally visit every sick zone and greet the owners there.” If anyone other than Gao Ming said something like that, they would think he was crazy. However, no one doubted Gao Ming. “Han Hai was built by the saviour of Xin Lu. The sick zones, covered in shadow, are the real appearance of Han Hai. In other words, we were the ones who interrupted the ghost’s territory.”

Gao Ming’s words impacted many people.

“The world's saviours wanted to create a world where ghosts and humans could exist peacefully. That is a great ambition, and it is for us, the best choice because we share the same enemy.” Gao Ming moved to the edge of the roof. “The lingering souls in the butchered city, the struggling consciousness of the city, the abandoned humans from Xin Lu and the ghosts trapped here. We come from different places and have different experiences. If not for the torment of fate, we wouldn’t have gathered together.”

“That’s right. Does it matter if you’re a ghost or a human? Since we have the same goal, we’re friends.” A dark voice came from a black robe. The person removed the cape to reveal a horrifying face. Her nose and eyes were replaced by mouths. This was the first ghost to follow Gao Ming, Auntie Busybody. Unlike other ghosts, she loved to chat and couldn’t bear to be alone. After she became a horror game player, she was very active. She was a lot stronger than before. “The tenants disappeared one after another. Once I think about those managers toying with our lives, I can’t wait to tear their faces into pieces.”

“I’ll negotiate with the Big Ghosts in the sick zones. Don’t do anything reckless. Keep doing what you’re doing.” Gao Ming ordered, “After we form an understanding with the sick zones in Han Hai, I’ll visit the Han Hai Investigation Centre Headquarters.”

“The headquarters?” Everyone, including the leader of Team One, was shocked.

“The headquarters has been hiding its true power. They’ve tricked Han Hai’s citizens and the managers from the other Blood Cities. That’s why I have to get everyone’s support before tackling them.” Gao Ming grabbed the twisted rail. The rail was there to protect people’s safety, but it had loosened due to rust. “If they are willing, we’ll cooperate with them.”

“Based on my understanding of them, you’ll most likely be disappointed.” The leader of Team One sighed. “Even now, I have failed to save Wan Jie. I’ve only returned with some teammates.”

“If they are unwilling, they shall not take up the Dream Ghost quota. We’ll start by consuming them.” The smile disappeared from Gao Ming’s face. He was prepared for the worst. “Rebuilding Han Hai so that the sky will no longer be covered in these endless dark clouds.”

Everyone was infected by Gao Ming’s determination. It was a bravery that knew no fear and would stoop to anything to get results.

The horror game players down in the square didn’t see this, but they felt like the sky brightened for a brief moment.

“I’ll have to inform my grandfather.” Wang Jie knew how important the news was. “We’ll stand with you!”

“I’ll inform the Dead Water Forum to prepare accordingly.” Fan Li was subservient to Gao Ming. “By the way, the forum’s former admin, Xuan Wen, has disappeared.”

“I actually have some clues about Xuan Wen.” The leader of Team One suddenly spoke, “Investigators from Xin Lu have our own sentries. They are very hidden. Outsiders won’t be able to recognise them. During a recent mission, we accidentally discovered a sentry station that was not recorded in the files. The owner of the station is Xuan Wen. We…” The leader glanced at Gao Ming, “Discovered many things related to you. There were a lot of analysis reports, sickness warnings and this.”

He took out a small package that was covered in blood. It had an address, but it hadn’t been sent out.

“Xuan Wen planned to mail this to you. We didn’t open it. When we touched the package, the shadows swallowed the whole station. I almost died there.”

From the blood patterns on the package, Gao Ming knew how dangerous it was. He opened the package. It contained a simple house key and a message from Xuan Wen. “Your parents are trapped at home. Hurry back home.”