Free Web NovelChapter 2400: Chapter 2400: The Moving Castle
The walls of the castle are constructed from special materials that ordinary props cannot leave any marks on, but the elder’s device can cut through them directly, somewhat intimidating the players with their own agendas. After all, holding such a device hints at a wealthier background, and they might not be able to compete, not to mention they might face unknown pursuits afterward.
This did make some people behave more honestly.
After the wall panel was cut open, the people inside came out. To everyone’s surprise, it was not the scene of a young scion being forced and interrogated as expected. Instead, the player who pulled him in was standing against the wall with blood at the corner of his mouth, while the young scion stood intact in place, albeit a bit nervous—he was covered by several layers of Defensive Barriers. freёwebnoѵel.com
"Uncle Ma!" The young man, upon seeing the elder, was overjoyed and quickly jumped out, and the Ma Family Elder pulled him out, with a cold and stern gaze falling on the people still in the secret chamber.
Faced with eyes outside that were either filled with murderous intent or watching for fun, the player tugged at the corner of his mouth, "It was pitch dark inside, I thought someone was attacking, hopefully I didn’t hurt this young gentleman."
Everyone was smart enough to know he was making excuses, but they couldn’t let the Ma Family Elder kill someone on the spot, so some players stood by his side, firmly believing it was a misjudgment in a panic or that he really was attacked by something; after all, the secret chamber was abnormal.
Indeed, the secret chamber was abnormal, as the area away from the secret door was piled with white bones.
A player’s skeleton can also evolve, either becoming tougher or thicker upon a second look, so one can distinguish it from an ordinary person’s skeleton, proving that the deceased here were not ordinary people, but players.
"It’s the first time I’ve seen someone die so cleanly, not even a thread of clothing left," Xu Huo said leaning against the secret door.
If the deceased were players who strayed into the castle, what situation might cause this? That something here feeds on humans, whether animal or artifact, processing so cleanly, possessing some degree of intelligence.
If they didn’t die here, then this might be a dumping ground for some people, or specifically for the Fish Banquet, considering the corpses weren’t clothed, and foreign players having no access to resources, it’s likely done by insiders of the Fish Banquet.
Players preferred to believe the latter over the former.
"What for? It can’t be that the Fish Banquet is run to raise a group of Cannibal Players, right?" someone couldn’t help but say.
"So what if it is, so what if it isn’t?" the injured player stepped out, "Are you planning to leave immediately or find the Fish Banquet’s owner for reasoning?"
Well, having come so far, it’s impossible to walk away empty-handed.
This little episode was soon brushed over, and the atmosphere returned to its previous state, but whether among the young scion’s group or on the players’ side, they were whispering privately.
Xu Huo naturally sided with the players and later learned that the injured guy hadn’t even engaged with the young scion, having instead been injured by the other’s Defensive Barrier.
This left some speechless, with two players unreservedly mocking him, yet that player wasn’t offended, "If you don’t believe me, try it yourselves. Their Defensive Barriers can Rebound damage to some extent, the stronger you are, the stronger it is."
"Besides, instead of poking fun, consider why they would bring us along since they have such strong defensive power."
All knew well, people die for wealth, and no one wanted to miss the opportunity, only discreetly widening the distance from the young scion’s group.
Xu Huo didn’t want to engage in riddles, directly asking the Ma Family Elder, "Clearly, the castle isn’t a place for exploration, what exactly are you looking for here? Why not say it out for everyone to find it together, you achieve your goal, we get a bonus out of it. Paranoid defense only leads to internal discord, benefiting no one."
"Brother, you’re really straightforward," the fat player gave a thumbs up.
The other players kept silent, all watching the Ma Family Elder and his group.
The one who spoke was still the Gemstone Earring Man, who only spoke after receiving a nod from the Ma Family Elder, "Actually, we also don’t know what we’re looking for, just heard from the Fish Banquet’s administrators that there might be something good here, exactly what it is, is unclear, but since the Fish Banquet’s administrator said it’s something good, it most likely is good."
The small spaces inside the Fish Banquet Building are frequently set with props, some props merely by appearance show high grade and might naturally spawn in the instance, and among numerous items, one that’s outstanding does tempt the interest of the young scion’s group.
"As I said, even if we don’t obtain anything, broadening our horizons is fine," the Gemstone Earring Man added, "if you find good props or devices, you can trade with us, our prices are definitely not lower than outside."
"Sounds good, sounds good," the fat player stepped forward to shake hands, but the young man didn’t extend his hand, only gave him a bland look.
The fat player wasn’t embarrassed, withdrawing his hand neatly and turning to other players, "We came here to make money, doing business with anyone is the same, don’t think too much, life’s about living and living well, harmony brings wealth."
"Average things, even if we give them to you, you probably won’t want them," a player spoke, "there should be direction; if we fail to recognize something, won’t we miss the jackpot?"
The intent was to get the young scion’s group to reveal more details about the item they were seeking, as to whether it’s good, they would judge themselves.
Good things, everyone desires.
Even if the Gemstone Earring Man’s group knew the item’s appearance, they wouldn’t disclose it to these people.
"Unfortunately, we truly don’t know," the Gemstone Earring Man smiled, pausing to add, "if convenient, we can split up to search. But don’t go too far, in case of danger, you must keep your promise to protect us."
The players didn’t take his words seriously, but of course couldn’t stray too far, lest someone grabs the item and leaves first.
But soon things spiraled beyond their control because when they reached the top of the castle, seemingly triggering something by accident, the entire castle began to shift, all rooms, corridors, doors, and windows changing positions as if mobile, forcing players who were scattered in corridors and rooms searching for props apart, for just a second ago a room was in front, but the next second it sank to the next level, and when some players tried jumping through the window to the lower floor, jumping in only brought them to another room on the top floor.
"The castle’s space is in chaos! Everyone gather together!" a player shouted loudly.
The young scion’s group was carried far away by the moving corridor, and when players tried to chase them, the whole corridor suddenly flipped, forcing them to stand on the ceiling of the next floor—the floor flipped over, but movement hadn’t stopped!
