Phi-Fic Chapter 412: NPCs with Multiple Faces & Extremely Double Standards in the Plot Setting
Chapter 412: NPCs with Multiple Faces & Extremely Double Standards in the Plot Setting
"Haha, so tense! So exciting! It's so much fun... oh no, it's so good-looking!"
At this very moment, from the invisible RV parked outside the haunted house, gasps of amazement occasionally drifted out, interspersed with hearty laughter...
Just by listening to this sound, one can imagine how beautiful and joyful the person making the sound must be.
[Host, why are you always just watching others play? Why don't you go in and experience it for yourself?]
The system looked at its host speechlessly. Seeing that she was laughing so hard while others were scared by ghosts, the system could only ask this question with a helpless yet doting expression.
"I'm not playing in this haunted house. It's more fun watching other people play in it!"
Hey, I didn't expect that the haunted house you designed would turn out so well, it's incredibly realistic!
This immersive experience even startled me several times…
Bai Mengran had been immersed in the perspective of players Meng Di and Qian Lai, following them through the first half of the haunted house virtually, and thus experienced it all.
However, she gradually realized that the haunted house was indeed a bit too "underworld-like".
The two grown men were so frightened that their faces turned ashen, their legs went weak, and they were practically collapsing to the ground...
If a little girl were to play like this, she would be terrified and cry, wouldn't she?
However, when Bai Mengran readjusted her perspective and switched to the viewpoint of the two young-looking girls who had entered from behind...
But they found that this experience was completely different from the one they had just had; it was a completely different feeling!
What... what on earth is going on?
When she put herself in the shoes of the two conjoined twins who were so scared that they were practically inseparable as they entered the haunted house.
The ghost messengers, who had been fierce and aggressive just moments before, now seemed like completely different ghosts.
He even had a wide grin on his face, trying hard to force a strange smile that he thought was friendly, in an attempt to make himself look less scary so as not to scare the girls away...
The ghosts that appeared along the way as the two girls were escorted to their trial were noticeably "gentler" than when they had frightened Meng Di and the other girl before.
Even more outrageous, when the girl screamed in terror, the ghost messenger actually tried to comfort her gently, using a mix of coaxing and deception:
"Don't be afraid, young lady~ We are all kind and good ghosts. Just keep going a few more steps, and you'll soon see our dear King Yama~~"
Compared to the ghost messenger who was just chasing Qian Lai around the haunted house, running around and uttering threats, the difference in attitude and language is like night and day. The double standard is too obvious... it's practically visible to the naked eye!
"Master, what exactly is going on?"
Why do these NPCs all have two faces? Are they playing favorites, only picking on the weak?
After seeing this stark contrast, Bai Mengran was filled with doubts and simply asked the system directly.
Uh... what the host said is not entirely correct.
In fact, these NPCs are extremely intelligent. When players pass the first half of the guide test, the system can quickly capture and analyze various information about the player.
Their courage, level of trust, resilience, and ability to withstand intimidation...
Everything was analyzed clearly in an instant, and then this information was immediately transmitted to the NPCs behind them.
In this way, the NPCs can trigger different levels of storylines based on the player's profile.
If you encounter an extremely timid female player, they might even send a gentle and beautiful female ghost to escort her.
In short, it's incredibly intelligent, and the number of labels is ridiculously high!
The system proudly introduced its meticulously crafted results, claiming to be the most professional in store design, its tail practically wagging in the air!
"Well done! You're awesome, System~ But I have a little question. That guy was so scared, why did the ghost messengers keep scaring him?"
Curious girl Bai Mengran asked again with sparkling eyes.
Haha, the host has no idea!
The information analyzed by the system shows that although this guy is extremely timid, he has a strong ability to withstand pressure and his heart is actually quite resilient.
So after careful consideration, the NPCs decided to teach him a lesson!
"Haha, so that's how it is! This is so interesting!"
Combining haunted houses with player attributes to create a customized storyline is absolutely amazing!
Bai Mengran absolutely loved the attention to detail in this design.
However, in her opinion, the most interesting part for viewers is the players who are either extremely daring or timid, as well as those who are all talk and no action.
If you come to the "Unforgettable Haunted House", it will teach them a lesson they won't forget in no time!
When Bai Mengran saw the two girls finally arrive at the "Hall of Yama" with trembling fear, she noticed that even the judge and Yama's voices had become more husky, no longer as imposing and intimidating as before...
Faced with this blatant double standard, Bai Mengran couldn't help but exclaim in her heart: Interesting, well done!
But her curiosity hadn't subsided, and she still thought about those two "unjustly treated brothers."
Bai Mengran genuinely felt that watching them scream in terror was actually more interesting and exciting...
As for Meng Di and Qian Lai, these two "brothers in misfortune," they had already been taken by the cold and sinister escort of the ghost messengers to the transit station before they were about to enter the labyrinth of hell.
The eighteen levels of hell truly live up to their name, with each level corresponding to a different theme of terrifying hellish labyrinth.
Each dungeon is unique, with a different eerie and terrifying atmosphere. The system will accurately send players to different levels of hell based on the severity of their "crimes."
This is like an "ultimate horror game" tailor-made for them, opening up the ultimate maze-clearing challenge for players.
It remains to be seen whether they can break through this terrifying hellish labyrinth and successfully escape this endless torment.
Suddenly, a clear, slightly seductive voice-over rang in the player's ears, as if drifting from the depths of the underworld, carrying a chilling aura:
"We are about to enter the final hellish maze challenge, a thrilling journey of life and death."
Players must traverse the Ghost Path, a necessary route in the first half of the journey, to reach the Hell Maze. Along this Ghost Path, eerie winds blow and evil spirits lurk, with danger lurking at every step.
If you can use your wisdom and courage to complete the entire maze challenge and find the exit, you will be considered to have succeeded in the challenge.
At that time, you will receive a bath and sauna package worth 68 yuan as a reward, which is a wonderful way to relax and unwind after a tiring challenge.
Furthermore, a leaderboard will be created based on the completion time, with the top three "Haunted House Warriors" each month receiving a title.
In addition, you will receive generous extra rewards. As for the prizes, anything is possible!
Of course, players can stop the challenge at any time after entering the second half of the Devil's Hell Maze.
Simply shout "I want to give up" to be considered as voluntarily giving up the maze challenge, and you will be immediately teleported out of the maze and directly to the "elimination rest area".
The current maze challenge is divided into individual and team competitions. Please note that the difficulty of the team competition will be significantly increased. Team members need to cooperate closely, and a slight mistake may result in the entire team being wiped out.
Furthermore, if any member of the challenge abandons the challenge, the entire team is considered to have failed. Therefore, choosing to participate in team competitions requires careful consideration.
Now, please make your choice: would you like to participate in the individual competition or the team competition?