Chapter 228 Occupation
Chao Mingsheng hurriedly escaped from Room 0888 and wanted to go back to his own room. The deep corridor seemed to have changed in some way compared to when he came up. The words "Quiet" written in blood on the wall seemed to come to life, and the blood stains flowing down were twisted. Wriggling like venomous snakes.
He lowered his head in panic and walked faster and faster, but the figure in yellow could not get out of his mind, and he always thought of Him unconsciously.
And then it kept popping up in my mind, the distance between myself and this figure was getting closer and closer, and it became clearer and clearer. When I realized this, I had already arrived at the feet of this figure.
The vast and shallow Lake Harry was submerged to the ankles, with ripples appearing. The figure stood in the middle of Lake Harry, about two adults tall, wearing a gorgeous crown, a psychedelic yellow robe, and a white mask. The face is covered, and through the two slits in the eye area, it seems that one can see all kinds of colors inside, and the boundless starry sky, which makes people yearn for it endlessly.
However, under Lake Harry, which was only submerged up to the ankles, many octopus-like tentacles could be seen dancing. These tentacles were extremely huge, and each one was estimated to be unable to be hugged by three or five adults.
If it were made into a barbecue, it wouldn't cost more than 200 yuan per stick.
Chao Mingsheng shook his head quickly to get rid of all the messy thoughts. He didn't know why he was no longer afraid of this figure, but wanted to understand him desperately.
I want to know His name, His past, and His appearance behind the mask.
[Please note that your SAN value has returned to zero, please keep your emotions calm. 】
Chao Mingsheng could already see the house number of 0811, but he still stopped and turned around to walk back. He wanted to understand that fascinating figure.
"Welcome back, people of the King in Yellow." Mary Xiao seemed to have expected that he would come back, still maintaining that elegant and calm smile.
It’s just that the rich and steaming food on the table is now cold and rotten, and the two men sitting around the table chatting and laughing with Mary Xiao are leaning on the back of the chair with their eyes open, their faces full of gray, as if they had already died. A long corpse.
But Chao Mingsheng didn't care anymore and asked hurriedly: "Who is the King in Yellow? How can I see him?"
[Mary Xiao's favorability towards you increases by 30, and the current favorability is 40. 】
"He has many titles, such as the Indescribable One, the Lord of the Deep Sea and the Starry Sky, etc. The King in Yellow is just one of them. Maybe you can also call him a name that is understandable to humans with shallow knowledge, Hastur!" followed Mary Xiao As soon as the words fell, a black star rose slowly outside the window, not dimming at all next to the full moon.
Mary Xiao turned around and took out a book from the side and handed it over and said with a smile: "This is the script that the King in Yellow asked me to write. It is also called "The King in Yellow". Maybe you will be interested."
There is a yellow mark in the center of the black mottled book cover. It looks like an ordinary book, but it has an inexplicable evil and ominous aura. Just looking at it can make people feel scared.
I don’t know where this fear comes from, and I can’t explain it. If I insist on explaining it, it’s like when a person sees a poisonous snake. Obviously it has not hurt you, but it will inevitably breed fear.
And along with this fear, there was also a strong curiosity, which made Chao Mingsheng unable to help but turn the pages of the book. When he saw the first word, he was immersed in the world depicted in the book and couldn't extricate himself.
The silver-white moon began to be stained with blood, and even the scattered moonlight was also scarlet. The two men, one old and one young, remained slumped on the chairs without any change. The whole room was very quiet. Only the sound of Chao Mingsheng's increasingly heavy breathing and the rustling of turning pages were heard.
The door of Room 0888 has never been closed. When the blood moon arrives, the sound of slight footsteps in the corridor can be heard clearly, and from time to time, pale faces will lie on the door frame and peek in.
But Mary Xiao did not get up or make any sound. She just turned her head and looked back. As she looked back, all the dolls in the glass showcase also turned their heads, and their malicious eyes fell on the outsiders without any concealment. .
The outsider just stared quietly for a moment and then quietly retreated.
"Hold the yellow seal when the black star slowly rises, and the King in Yellow will respond to your call." Chao Mingsheng muttered to himself unconsciously, then raised his head and said excitedly: "Let me join in dedicating it to Huang Yi. The king’s performance.”
He was shocked by the contents described in the book, but he couldn't tell what was recorded in it. He could only remember the emotion.
This feeling is like cramming for an hour before the exam, but when it comes to the exam, it will become a mess? What winter plum?
"Of course, but the only ones that can be on the stage are puppets. I can teach you how to control the puppets..." Mary Xiao turned the old man around. His back had been completely hollowed out, with only a wooden stick supporting his body.
Facing such a strange scene, Chao Mingsheng felt that it was very normal, and he nodded in agreement.
[Mary Shaw's favorability towards you increases by 40, and the current favorability is 80. You will receive her protection in the Arkham community. When you venture out of the community, you can seek her help. 】
[Do you accept the profession taught by Mary Shaw, puppet master? 】
[Puppet Master: You are the most eye-catching presence on the stage. All the spotlights are focused on you, but the lifeless puppet can interpret its own life under your hands. 】
[Puppet Making: Skill Level LV1, can make lifelike puppets, requires corpses as materials, currently can only make one puppet. ]
[Puppet Manipulation: Skill Level LV1, all puppets can be freely manipulated like your fingers, current skill manipulates one puppet. ]
"Accept! I want to accept!" Chao Mingsheng nodded hurriedly, he couldn't wait to join the performance and get the response of the King in Yellow.
[You have obtained a second profession, puppeteer. ]
[Xinghai Security System: Detected that your emotions are extremely unstable, for the sake of safety, you will be forced to log off, play moderately, beware of addiction. ]
Chao Mingsheng opened his eyes wide, and before he could resist, his eyes went black. When he came to his senses, he was like a drowning person who finally came into contact with fresh air, breathing heavily.
What did I just do?
He took off his dream helmet and slumped on the sofa seat. Everything that happened in the game was replayed in his mind, but the content of the book of the King in Yellow could not be remembered.
The fear was like a belated tide that swept him up in it violently, causing him to tremble all over.