Chapter 307 Next Phase?

Chapter 307: What's Next?

Piercing, mournful wails echoed through the backyard.

At this moment, the players suddenly realized that the frequent weeping in this mansion wasn't due to the West Courtyard Bride being timid and prone to tears, but because another malevolent entity, born of resentment, lurked here.

The Ghost Lady, guarding outside the East Courtyard, seemed capable of communication, yet the hatred and obsession in her heart had never dissipated. It was likely that wherever Master Wang had fled, he had long since met a grim end; otherwise, the Ghost Lady, who had always been by his side, wouldn't still be guarding this mansion.

By now, players like Sha Linghai no longer cared about good or evil, right or wrong. They had no desire to delve into how pitiable or hateful the Ghost Lady truly was, nor did they wish to speculate on the identity or motives of the tall "bride" standing before them.

All the players shared a single thought: to survive this nightmare game!

As long as that "bride" remained a barrier between them and danger, they cared not for "her" true intentions.

However, when the Ghost Lady's withered, gnarled claws lashed out at the East Courtyard "Bride," the players instinctively held their breath. The protective talismans the East Courtyard "Bride" had lent them had been easily torn apart by the Ghost Lady without inflicting any harm. Thus, the players feared this mysterious "bride" might be as effortlessly cast aside as the one from the North Courtyard.

Should that happen, the players hiding in the courtyard would instantly find themselves in a desperate situation.

"Clang."

A metallic clash rang out. When Wen Wen and the others focused their gaze, they saw a heavy iron chain appear in the "Bride's" hand, forcefully parrying the Ghost Lady's spectral claw.

An iron chain?

Wen Wen and the others were certain the "Bride" had held nothing in her hands moments before, yet now, heavy chains were wrapped around both her wrists and ankles. Even a single step forward produced a distinct clinking and clanking.

The four individuals behind the "Bride" suddenly understood why silver bells adorned the "Bride's" wedding veil. This mysterious "entity" seemed to be constantly bound by something, as if even the slightest movement would awaken something far more terrifying.

What truly sent shivers down the players' spines was the blood seeping from the back of the "Bride's" red wedding dress, as if "her" body had been pierced through by something horrifying.

The new players, who had been ordinary humans just a short while ago, could scarcely imagine what the "Bride" before them had endured.

"Bride, be careful!"

Wen Wen's sharp eyes caught sight of a flowing sludge, like a tentacle, creeping towards the "Bride" from the shadows while the Ghost Lady relentlessly attacked. It was likely the old butler who had been wandering the courtyard earlier.

The "Bride" deftly dodged the sludge, but her already disheveled wedding veil fell to the ground, revealing her simply styled hair, devoid of adornment, and a beautifully sculpted profile enhanced by a touch of makeup.

It was a face entirely different from the illusion of the East Courtyard Bride—a face more stunning than any female celebrity in the real world. Although Lin Wenhua, a member of the player group, felt the "Bride's" face seemed somewhat familiar, he was certain upon closer thought that he had never encountered such a beautiful woman before.

Su Bai, standing before the players, could only be grateful that the black umbrella had helped him with his disguise. Though limited and somewhat plain, it blended seamlessly with the wedding dress of A Xi that he wore.

"Administrator, we want to identify the killer now!"

As Su Bai prepared to counter the Ghost Lady and the sludge-covered old butler, Sha Linghai suddenly shouted from behind.

The players' game time was originally twenty-four hours, after which they were to identify the killer of the bride. But perhaps believing they already knew the killer's identity, or fearing Su Bai's power wouldn't be enough against the Ghost Lady and the old butler, Sha Linghai attempted to end the game early and move directly to the accusation phase!

"Administrator, we want to end the game early!"

Just after Sha Linghai's second shout, Su Bai actually heard the administrator's voice—

"Attention, Nightmare World residents participating in this game: After the game concludes, the identification phase will begin. Please note that during the identification phase, all quasi-residents, residents, and in-game characters will be unable to move freely, and all new participants involved in the identification will be temporarily blinded, able only to question and listen to identify the killer among the suspects."

"Enjoy the game."

Hearing this new message, Su Bai was also taken aback.

All players and characters unable to move freely?

All new players temporarily blinded?

This meant that even if these newcomers knew the Ghost Lady was the killer of the brides, they would still have to identify her while blind, relying solely on sound?

What if the killer disguised their voice to mislead the newcomers?