SCP Corporation: Contain Bonfire-Chapter 168 "Yukionna’s Release"_1
Looking at the shimmering ring in the "Storage Room."
Colin pondered for a moment before vaguely recalling that at the beginning of his time in Passionate Paradise, in search of her assistance, he had promised her that once things were settled, he would set her free...
However, it was difficult to release her now.
"And come to think of it, I don’t seem to know how to break the seal, and Bonfire Company’s props aren’t so easy to destroy."
Colin thought for a moment, deciding to communicate with her first, to avoid her thinking that he was trying to break their promise, which could make her hold a grudge against him.
He took out the ring, and after a slight hesitation, Colin spoke, "Um, about your sealing..."
Before he could finish, a gust of cold air suddenly blew over from the ring...
The temperature in the entire room plummeted to just a few degrees, covered and shrouded in frosty white mist.
Even though he couldn’t see the Yukionna sealed within, Colin could imagine her pouting and blowing cold air at him from inside.
It was clear that in her eyes, he seemed to be trying to break the promise.
Fortunately, "Yukionna" was related to but not clever with ice and snow. After Colin assuaged her with a few words, he successfully deflected the conflict slightly, "That guy who sealed you back then truly committed heinous crimes, how could there be such a bad person in the world..."
A few gusts of cold air came from the ring, seemingly joining Colin in cursing the Bonfire Company employee who had sealed her.
Indeed, a way to improve friendship with a girl is to join her in bad-mouthing the person she dislikes... Colin murmured to himself and then went on to add:
"Don’t worry, as soon as I find the right way, I’ll release you. I’m afraid breaking the seal with force might hurt you, and that’s something I can’t bear to happen. You have to believe me...
"Hm? You want to find a freezing place to live? And have thirty minutes of free time every day, barring unforeseen events? No, I can’t handle it; I might manage for the first few days, thirty minutes a day, but you’re overestimating my mental strength...
"Even with your cooperation, my mental energy will still be consumed passively, I can’t handle it. Let’s make it ten minutes; I can cope with ten minutes, and for the time being, you can’t leave this room and let others see you..."
After the discussion, Colin put the ring on and released the "Yukionna." Her vague silhouette swam around the room like a fish, occasionally stopping on various objects, seemingly curious about what they were.
Of course, while she was happy, Colin was less so, as the entire room became enveloped in a layer of cold frost because of her.
But seeing that she didn’t run around as they had agreed, Colin didn’t interfere much.
"I should ask Miss Bunny sometime how to deal with this goof. I can’t really set her free for good; it would be awkward if in the end I had to capture her and reseal her..." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Colin thought to himself, then looked up at the clock on the wall; the time was now November 4th, 10 a.m...
"The time I entered the copy was November 3rd, so it seems one day in reality is equal to seven days in the copy."
Colin muttered to himself, but he didn’t take that time ratio for granted just yet.
Given Bonfire Company’s practices, even if he only spent three days in "Passionate Paradise," the time when he came out could still be the same as it was now.
Task-wise, apart from those that physically required one to travel in reality, it seemed all to follow some fixed timeline.
"Speaking of which, if it’s not a task in reality, they all have a seven-day limit, is there a rule for that?"
Colin mildly raised a question, then without pondering deeply, picked up the parchment and continued with what he had planned to do.
Let’s see what that pack of dog colleagues are up to...
At this moment, it is quite apparent that everyone is discussing the "Out-of-Control Copy" matter.
"Professor Cute Cuddle": Holy shit, the Out-of-Control Copy actually let you guys pass? How did you do it? That shouldn’t be, it’s impossible! I was all set to enter the raffle...oh, not that, I mean congrats on your success! It’s unprecedented!
"Lifecoach Kawaii-many": @Unnamed123456, @Wandering Speedy Lad, @Soul Lock Warden, @Miss Nell’s Dog, @Loafing Immortal, could you share how you completed it? I’m willing to pay! In my many years with the company, domestically and abroad, I’ve only seen you guys clear it, how did you manage that...
"Unnamed 114514": @Lifecoach Kawaii-many, I can probably guess the process, if you want to know, I suggest we can meet offline...
"Two-Faced": Holy shit, you guys really did it, huh? Did you see my brother? Did he make it out, any last words? Did you by any chance ask him for his bank card PIN...
"Sea God Bright Moon": @Miss Nell’s Dog, dude, did you really clear it or have you been possessed? Come on, spill the beans...
"Miss Nell’s Dog": How to pass the Out-of-Control Copy? Isn’t that doable with hands? Surely, no one can fail the Out-of-Control Copy, right?
"Loafing Immortal": Exactly, exactly, what’s the big deal with Out-of-Control Copy? With Brother Shunzi with us, the five of us just rampaged through it, slaying left and right.
"Son of Sadomasochism": I get it, Brother Shunzi randomly slaying, and you guys going crazy, right.
"Soul Lock Warden": What’s going on? Who’s @ing me? Oh, I cleared the Out-of-Control Copy, got a B+, seven Silver Clearance Certificates, six thousand three hundred sixty-three Points, and also drew a Purple Gear "T1 Single Soldier Exoskeleton Armor" and a Green Talent "Photosynthesis"—how did you guys know?
"Miss Nell’s Dog": Speaking of which, where’s Brother Shunzi? How could he be missing at a time like this?
"Confused Cutie ①Sob Sob⑦": Damn it, we’re asking you how you cleared it, not what you got...fuck, I can’t, I’m so jealous, how does everyone get a Purple Gear item? We’re not asking about that, quickly take it back!!
"Wandering Speedy Lad": Take back what? Wait, are you saying you know I just got seven thousand four hundred Points, and drew a Purple Gear "Primitive Force"?
"Fish Pond Master": Are you guys interested in selling your Points and gear? I’ll buy them at a high price, and if you’re not satisfied with the price, we can negotiate, nothing is non-negotiable...
"The gentle breeze brought a change again last night": Motherfucker, that was close, glad I didn’t use my lottery ticket, or it would have been a waste again. But how come it’s just the four of you who can only cackle here showing off and jumping around? What about the random slayer, why hasn’t he shown up yet? He hasn’t been killed, has he...
"Miss Nell’s Dog": What are you talking about?! Even if you were killed, Brother Shunzi wouldn’t be!
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"These people are still so jovial, judging from their bragging, each one’s got at least a guaranteed Purple Gear lottery ticket? And not a small amount of Points..."
Colin raised his hand to his chin, his lips curving into a slight grin. He was pondering whether to go for the "traditional segment" to show everyone his new gold gear, but before he could do so, a message suddenly popped up.
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