"Where are we heading next?"
Seeing that the game was about to embark on the next journey, Stelle couldn't help but ask.
Pom, with wide eyes, exuded a fierce demeanor.
"No matter where we go, we can't let the game's plot dictate our path!"
"We absolutely can't let it lead us by the nose!"
"Wherever it goes, we'll make sure to go somewhere else!"
Old Yang remained relatively calm.
Analyzing the situation, he said, "Based on the current game content, the next destination is likely to be the Xianzhou [Luofu]."
"After all, among the currently available playable characters, many originate from [Luofu]."
Hearing the name "Xianzhou Luofu," Dan Heng's expression shifted slightly.
However, he didn't say much.
His gaze was as deep as the starry sky outside the window.
"That's great! Our destination wasn't Luofu to begin with, right, Sister Himeko?" March 7th was excited.
She had just made a bet in the live stream.
Although no one believed she was March 7th, and no one took her up on the bet...
Himeko, on the other hand, wasn't as optimistic. "Let's keep watching. I won't make any comments until the plot is confirmed."
Soon.
It was time for the train to jump.
Everyone was on high alert, ready to see where the game's plot would take them!
Would it head to Luofu, where many clues had been laid out?
Or would it go to the train crew's yet-to-be-revealed true destination?
It felt a bit like observing Schrödinger's cat.
Himeko refrained from making any decisions, worried that her choices might influence the game's plot.
The best course of action was to do nothing!
Let's see how the game's plot unfolds!
Pom's voice rang out: "Thank you for waiting, passengers! Thanks to the efforts of our three trailblazers, the rift activity has been minimized, and the star rail readings have returned to normal!"
"The train is about to depart from Jarilo-VI. Please remain seated and hold on tight. Let's bid farewell to this planet one last time!"
Just as the train crew was anticipating the announcement of the next destination...
An unexpected twist occurred!
The screen went black.
A line of text appeared in the center.
[Luofu Xianzhou - Dark Prison]
"Tap... tap... tap..."
In a dimly lit corridor.
The surroundings were shrouded in a white mist, as if a fog was lingering.
A man was walking through this eerie environment.
Upon closer inspection.
Behind the man, two soldiers armed with long swords were escorting him.
The man's hands were bound.
Step by step, he walked toward the end of the corridor.
At the end.
Two figures stood.
In the dark prison, the two looked like judges waiting to pass sentence on a criminal.
The young man on the left sat on a bench, his eyes slightly closed.
The man on the right wore light battle armor.
A golden lion ring was embedded on his shoulder.
He stood with his hands behind his back, holding his breath.
Seeing this, the live chat exploded!
...
[Chat]
"Holy crap, what am I seeing? My main fighter, Yanqing!!!"
"Luofu! It's actually our Xianzhou Luofu!"
"What's going on? Why did the perspective suddenly shift to Luofu's prison?"
"If that's Yanqing on the left, then the one standing..."
"General with Closed Eyes! No... the Divine Strategist—Jing Yuan!!!"
"Jing Yuan!!!! (Going crazy)"
"This is insane!"
...
As the prisoner approached.
Jing Yuan, the general of Luofu, spoke: "Yanqing. Pay close attention to this man."
At that moment.
The prisoner was brought before them.
Jing Yuan asked in a deep voice, "Do you remember me?"
"I do."
Though captured, the man revealed a strange smile.
After answering.
He suddenly began speaking on his own.
"Among five people, there are three prices to pay..."
Both Yanqing and Jing Yuan were startled.
Yanqing's hand was already on the hilt of his sword.
The words spoken by the man felt like a terrifying curse.
"Jing Yuan, you are not one of them."
In the next moment.
Like a candle extinguished by the wind.
The man's face turned deathly pale, the flicker of a candle flame reflected in his eyes as he stared forward.
A broken sword was raised in his hand.
"You, are one of them!"
"Buzz!"
The scene shifted.
It was Dan Heng, lying in bed, drenched in cold sweat.
As if trapped in a nightmare, he clenched his teeth, his chest heaving violently.
After the voice faded, Dan Heng suddenly woke up.
"Haah... haah..."
Gasping for air.
His pupils dilated.
Inside the train carriage.
Everyone turned their gaze toward Dan Heng.
The next part of the plot was related to Dan Heng!
And at this moment, Dan Heng himself looked equally shocked.
Even beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
He never expected to see this nightmare-like scene in the game!
His panicked expression mirrored the one in the game.
"How is this possible..."
Dan Heng muttered in disbelief, his breathing becoming rapid.
Himeko handed him a cup of coffee, comforting him, "Relax, Dan Heng."
"We're all here. No one will harm you."
"No, it's just..."
Dan Heng took a sip of coffee, nearly choking as tears welled up in his eyes.
Yang, ever considerate, patted Dan Heng's back sympathetically.
March 7th whispered to Star, "I've never seen Dan Heng like this before."
"That man in the scene... must be his enemy, right?"
"Who do you think he is? Even Dan Heng is scared of him..."
Star shook her head, "I don't know, but I do know one thing..."
"If we keep watching, we'll definitely find out who he is."
"He might even become a boss like Cocolia!"
"When that happens, we'll make sure to level up our characters and gear, help Dan Heng defeat this enemy, and overcome his inner demons!"
To be continued…
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