Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 711 The Riddle of the Sphinx

Chapter 711: Chapter 711 The Riddle of the Sphinx

The offer from the Duchess seemed appealing, yet the risks were higher compared to simply entering a copy on its own.

Unlike Ran Ying, the Duchess wasn’t a player. Though she was also intentionally drawing in players, she wasn’t clear about the real situation in the game. It was one thing to enter a Rank-C Copy, but whether the teammates were going to stab you in the back or set a trap, that was another matter.

Moreover, Xu Huo only wanted to maintain superficial amicability with the nobles of Zone 011.

"I will stick to the original plan and go to the Level D Copy," said Xu Huo.

After breakfast, the Duchess left, and just as Xu Huo was about to try out his new item, Dr. Deng showed up again.

This time he had changed his appearance, dressing as a gardener making a house call.

As soon as he saw Xu Huo, he took off the mask on his face, revealing a swollen visage. "I can’t stay in Zone 011 anymore."

Xu Huo looked at him unsurprised, "You can leave using a ticket."

"Non-player tickets I never managed to get, and now it’s even less likely," Dr. Deng said. "If I want to leave, I have to use a player’s ticket."

Alone on the train, he’d never make it to his destination alive.

"You could use the same method, many players are interested in the Perfect Evolution Potion," Xu Huo said.

Dr. Deng sighed and said helplessly, "It’s not every player that will do."

First, they must have a certain understanding of the Perfect Evolution Potion. Second, they must have enough wealth, at least to support his research. Most importantly, they must be open to listening; otherwise, things could go south at any moment.

"The people from Rongxin Group are too formidable," he continued. "I was very cautious, but I didn’t expect to be targeted. A player I had dealings with harbored a lethal grudge against me. If it weren’t for a vague clue I used to temporarily divert his attention, I doubt I could have escaped alive."

"Why not cooperate with Rong Xin?" asked Xu Huo. "They boast greater power than the people you sought refuge with at Sayre Coast."

"There are too many talents in Rong Xin," Dr. Deng was well aware, "If there’s no progress after a while, there are plenty of people who can replace me."

Xu Huo fell silent for two seconds before saying, "I now believe that you were dismissed by Hengxing."

Dr. Deng took out a ticket and placed it on the table. "This is a ticket to Zone 009; information about Dr. Wu might just be in this Copy."

"The ticket is yours, but I need to hide at your place, and when you return next time, you have to safely escort me to another district. In return, I can provide you with some clues unknown to others."

"Sure, what kind of clues are you talking about?" Xu Huo took the ticket.

He agreed so readily that Dr. Deng hesitated.

"What’s the matter?" Xu Huo said with a smile. "Don’t want to share anymore?"

"Didn’t you not want to go last time?" Dr. Deng asked.

"The situation is different. Last time you wanted to cooperate with me, but now the power is in my hands. I’ll hold onto the ticket, whether I go or not. I’ll fulfill your request afterward. If I don’t go, I’ll just return the ticket to you," said Xu Huo, smiling slyly.

Dr. Deng was caught off guard, "You’ve got quite the shrewd plan."

"I’m still young," Xu Huo said. "Even if I suffer from side effects of the Evolution Potion like other players, I’ve still got decades to live. Maybe by then, a potion for Evolver side effects will already be on the market."

Dr. Deng watched his expression for a moment before saying, "Let’s do as you said."

"You can stay here while I’m gone, but you can only move around on the first floor," Xu Huo called Mr. Dong over, "Butler Dong will prepare what you need."

Once the man was led away, Xu Huo put the ticket into his personal panel.

"The Solar Museum City."

Coincidentally, it was a Level D Copy.

If he didn’t know Dr. Deng somewhat, he might even doubt that it was bait laid out by him.

But whether it was bait or not, he still had to take a bite.

The time had soon arrived for the opening of the copy in Zone 009 to all Wormhole Points, and after preparing what he needed, Xu Huo boarded the dimensional train with the ticket given by Dr. Deng.

Aside from minor conflicts between players en route, he arrived in Zone 009 without incident, and the train directly deposited him outside Museum City.

[Player Passerby A has arrived at The Solar Museum City, default participation in Level D Copy "The Mystery of the Sphinx."]

[Background Introduction: Since the ability to record began, the adoration of oneself emerged naturally. Not just intelligence, a healthy physique is one of the ultimate goals humans pursue, especially for those with physical disabilities.]

[The Solar Museum City was established fifty years ago. Its founder was a young businessman who inherited a vast fortune along with a hereditary disease. To ensure the family legacy continued, this young businessman not only married and fathered children annually but also specifically built a city dedicated to researching the human body. It’s rumored that in the first five years of the city’s founding, the number of missing persons accounted for one-tenth of the nation’s total for those same years.]

[There are two things in this world that cannot be reversed, time and disease. The young businessman died of illness before his crimes were exposed. Although his ten sons each inherited a part of the city, due to the exposure of the missing persons cases, this eerie and terrifying city was completely abandoned until the eldest son grew up, took back the management rights from his brothers, and transformed it into a horror-themed mall to attract tourists. The intriguing Wax Figure Gallery, Human Model Tower, Horror Chamber, and Doll Costume Shop remained its enduring attractions.]

[But as time went on, people gradually discovered that many tourists who strayed alone within the Museum City mysteriously disappeared. When public outcry brewed, and even though no bodies were found, Museum City was still forced to shut down. Until now, it’s only occasionally that thrill-seekers would sneak in, but the rumors of live people entering and disappearing never ceased...]

[Copy Mission: Solve the mystery of the disappearances.]

[Copy Time: Seven days.]

[Players must enter The Solar Museum City before 12:30 p.m. Failure to complete the copy will result in the inability to obtain a Return Ticket.]

After Xu Huo finished reading the copy introduction, other players had also arrived. Besides the three who shared his train, there were ten more players; fourteen people were outside in total.

"Everyone’s read the copy introduction, right? This one can be considered a group copy," an older player spoke up first. "We just need to figure out how the people who entered the Museum City disappeared to clear the copy. If we cooperate, as long as one person uncovers the truth, everyone can clear the copy."

"I have no objections to cooperating," said a middle-aged woman. "But everyone is competitors, who would want to give away the information that lets them clear the copy for free?"

"Harmony brings wealth, we can buy it with money," the elder laughed. "After all, entering the copy is for items and money, it’s the same as doing business."

The majority accepted this suggestion, and another younger player said, "Let’s go in and take a look first, maybe there are others who’ve arrived before us."