The sky was a dark, ashen grey, and there were no paper cranes fluttering outside the window.The clouds twisted and writhed like distorted, eerie faces, their sinister grins gazing down upon the world below.The air was unnaturally cold, sending a chill deep into the bones.Ravens, in groups of two or three, perched on the bone-white trees, their eerie caws sending shivers through the air.A faint, acrid smell of blood lingered on the asphalt, almost nauseating.In a nearby trash bin, dark crimson clumps and what looked like pig intestines hung from the rim, swaying gently in the breeze.The walls of the building, pale and sterile, reeked of disinfectant, standing ominously before the twelve individuals.The sign above the entrance read "Third Hospital," and their hearts sank in despair.
"Third... Third Hospital?!""No, no way! Why does it have to be Third Hospital?!""NO! Let me go back! I want to find my mom! Waaaaah…""Damn it, I'm just a newbie, how did I get chosen by Third Hospital?!""..."
Despair spread quickly through the group.Eight men and four women, all with different expressions, but the one thing they shared was the overwhelming look of fear and hopelessness in their eyes.Luca was no exception. Just returning home from his grueling 996 work schedule, he was already mentally drained.
The Thriller Game—an unknown, deadly force that brought despair, death, and terror into the world.No matter the age, no matter when or where.Everyone had a high chance of being dragged into this game, with no exceptions.Ghosts, zombies, vengeful spirits, ghouls, vampires...All the terrifying creatures once confined to horror movies and novels were real in this world!One wrong move, and human life would flicker out like a fleeting flower.To survive, one had to follow the game's rules and complete the tasks to have a chance at returning to the living world.
A nurse, dressed in a figure-hugging outfit and with an enchanting, but cold demeanor, stepped out from the hospital's entrance.She held a small notebook, seemingly checking the list of participants.The moment the twelve saw her, their hearts skipped a beat—"A beauty like no other!"But if only her white nurse's uniform wasn't stained with dark red blotches, reeking of blood, everything would've been perfect.Even so, she exuded a seductive aura, like a supermodel from a haunted city.
[Game Starting!][Current Instance: Third Hospital][Mission Details: The Third Hospital, famous in the ghost world for treating a variety of ailments among supernatural creatures, has recently encountered internal problems. With a lack of staff, they have been forced to seek external help.][Dear players, please cooperate with the hospital's assigned roles. After a week, if you haven't earned a negative evaluation, you may return to the living world.][Tip: The busy Third Hospital needs diligent employees. Focus on your tasks and avoid distractions to increase your chances of survival.][Basic rewards will be distributed after the game ends...]
The voices from the Thriller Game faded away in their ears, but inside Luca's mind, another voice echoed, one that only he could hear.
[Lucky Player Luca, after analysis, you possess the special talent "Temptation of the Dead." Any ghost or creature in the Thriller world will start with a neutral opinion of you, influenced by your charm (this favorability can change depending on the situation).][As the only lucky player in this game, congratulations! You've won one chance to use the "Extra Talent Roulette." Would you like to use it now?]
Luca was initially surprised but then felt an overwhelming wave of joy.Never mind the strange talent of "Temptation of the Dead," which made him think of some weird ideas.The fact that he had an Extra Talent Roulette was more than enough to drastically increase his chances of survival!
The Thriller world had existed for a long time, and people had gradually figured out the rules and methods of survival.Some even gained extraordinary abilities within the game, using those powers to dominate the human world.Talent, however, was the most special and rare form of power!Out of a thousand players, only two or three might awaken a talent, and that was considered impressive.But what mattered was whether the talent was useful.
Luca's "Temptation of the Dead" could ensure that any ghost or creature would regard him neutrally at first glance, not as an immediate enemy.If word of it got out, he might just top the Human Talent Rankings!
In the Thriller world—a land full of ghosts, monsters, and twisted beings—humans, full of life, were the natural enemies, despised and viewed as food, much like pigs or cattle.This was a hard truth that countless survivors had learned through bloodshed in the Thriller Game...
"Draw Extra Talent!"Luca didn't hesitate. He muttered it in his mind.The next moment, a massive roulette, like a Ferris wheel, appeared before his eyes.It was a strange illusion that only he could see.The wheel spun slowly, its segments glowing with various colors—some dull, some bright, and some that seemed to draw the soul into them!The speed of the spinning wheel quickened, and Luca could feel his heart racing in response, as if it were about to leap from his chest!His eyes locked onto the wheel, filled with an intense desire, praying silently.
But...The wheel was visible only to Luca.
This led to a problem.His gaze, filled with longing, was fixed on the beautiful nurse standing nearby.
The cold, emotionless nurse furrowed her brows, her heart dropping from a slight fondness for Luca to a complete chill.Her high heels clicked as she began to walk toward him.
Click!Click!Click!
The sound of the roulette slowing down perfectly synchronized with the nurse's steps.Luca's focus only deepened, oblivious to the danger inching closer.
The wheel slowed and stopped, its pointer landing on an almost imperceptible segment.
[Congratulations, Lucky Player Luca, you have obtained the god-tier talent—"Eye of Insight"!][Eye of Insight: A terrifying ability to see through and gather information on all creatures in your line of sight, including humans and ghosts (everything has unique preferences and weaknesses—observe and exploit them)!]