Chapter 2: The Ghost Girl in the Elevator of "Colossus Hospital"
: This newcomer actually triggered the hidden mission of Colossus Hospital!
: Incredible!
: So, Old Man Leo couldn't move at all! But how did he know?
: Who said this newcomer has cerebral palsy? Come forward and speak!
The viewers in the live broadcast room buzzed with excitement, and suddenly, a person with a special frame entered the conversation.
Ash: Despite some luck, this newcomer shows great potential among this year's recruits in the bone zone. His current performance is quite impressive. In a newcomer's dungeon, what's vital isn't the results but their mentality, judgment, and reaction ability.
: Isn't this the vice president of the [Blowing Horns and Camps] guild, Yang Tao?
: It really is Yang Tao! Let's take a screenshot!
: Why is Ash interested in a newcomer's live stream?
: Is your guild recruiting? Check me out, boss! I'm already level 12!
Ash: We're not recruiting. I just had some free time to analyze this year's newcomers' dungeon runs.
Ash: As for Eric's situation, the best strategy would be to abandon the hidden mission temptation and focus on the main objective. Colossus Hospital isn't large, but its exits are heavily restricted. An access card is essential to leave.
Ash: There are two known access cards: one with the dean and another in the logistics department. The former is likely challenging to acquire, and the latter requires exploration. Let's see how this newcomer handles it.
Ash: Also, Old Man Leo hinted that his daughter died in an elevator accident, meaning the elevator is off-limits.
As Ash finished, the viewers saw Eric heading straight to the elevator with the real estate certificate...
The elevator's wooden decor was worn, marked with dark brown stains—dried blood. It was clear something horrific had happened.
Eric stared at the elevator for a while, then—
[Elevator: Low-level danger]
[Note 1: A ghost resides inside. Its strength and resistance are significantly reduced, but it still has five times human endurance. You can't fight it barehanded.]
Eric smiled at the notification. The ghost was likely Nandy, Old Man Leo's daughter. He decided to enter the elevator, clutching a black object under the real estate certificate.
He pressed the button for the first floor. The elevator began its descent.
1S... 2S...
Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the elevator shook.
In the live broadcast room, viewers were tense.
: Newbies often overlook details. It looks like Eric might meet his end here.
: True, an elevator is like a moving coffin. Entering one in such a dangerous world is unwise!
: Indeed!
: By the way... Eric's mental state hasn't wavered. How is he not scared?
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Inside the elevator, something sticky fell on Eric's forehead. He glanced at it—blood. Something cold and wet touched his shoulder—it was hair, tangled like seaweed. A shattered, bloody ghost face appeared before him.
"I died so miserably..." a chilling sob echoed.
Eric licked the blood from his nose, his expression oddly excited. "You've Nandy, Old Man Leo's daughter?"
: Is it just me, or is Eric's reaction off?
: He doesn't seem scared, maybe even... excited?
: Can he really keep this up?
: He's a true warrior!
The ghost, seeing Eric unfazed, asked, "Are you here to help me get revenge?"
"My father?" Nandy was stunned. Eric nodded. "He left this for you, saying it was important. But tell me, didn't you die in an elevator accident? Why do you want revenge?"
Nandy's eyes turned cold. "Accident? No, it was the dean. He murdered me and faked it as an accident."
Eric nodded. "So, you want me to kill the dean?"
"If you kill the dean and bring me his head, I'll reward you,"Nandy said.
Eric handed her the property certificate and the black object—a grenade. He stepped out, covered his ears, and pulled the pin. A dazzling explosion shook the elevator, sending debris flying.
A severed head rolled out, its eyes wide with fear.
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