Day of Imprisonment

This wasn't the first time Luo Xi had seen a similar 'invisibility' ability.

The real Number 79, whom he had killed before, also hid in the house using a similar method.

However, this person in front of him was much more powerful than 79.

The other person was completely wrapped in a dark gray tight-fitting suit, with a hood covering their head, and the same material covering their face, revealing eyes with a faint light.

They looked like a shadow living in the darkness.

"How did you know I was here?" The other person's voice was very low and a bit hoarse.

"Similar to, the reason you chose here, we thought of the same thing." After Luo Xi finished speaking, he displayed the stack of cards in his hand.

"What do you want to do?" The other person's tone was obviously much more serious.

"I said, let's chat. As for these, they're just in case you don't want to chat with me, or, a response after the conversation breaks down." Luo Xi threatened the other person with a straight face.

"I should have killed you just now, you untrustworthy bastard." The other person was very angry.

"No, the previous deal still stands. I came to talk to you about other things." Luo Xi deliberately showed the [Gold Coin] card in the stack.

Without waiting for the other person to react, Luo Xi took out a Gold Coin card and said, "Where is the Darkforge Tavern located?"

Immediately after, he drew the second card: "What is the strategy for Cinderella?"

The third card: "What number ticket can be obtained here?"

"Of course, if there is any other information, it's the same price. I want as much as you have." This time, Luo Xi took out more than a dozen [Gold Coins]. The next moment, he materialized all these gold coins.

A pile of golden coins, looked very 'pleasing'.

Luo Xi knew that once the 'bottom line' was broken once, it would become a habit.

Moreover, he could be sure that the 'bottom line' of the person in front of him was definitely not broken for the first time with him; they should be a 'repeat offender'.

However, the other person was also a ruthless character. The corpses on the roof were very suggestive.

Besides, this was just what he could see; there was also what he couldn't see.

How many were there?

Who were the corpses?

Only the other person knew for sure.

Perhaps among them were the former 'clients' of this person in front of him.

But it didn't matter; trading with this kind of person could bring benefits, which was what he valued most at the moment.

The person opposite stared at Luo Xi without moving. Because it was already night, this guy seemed to have the ability to blend into the surrounding night. Luo Xi didn't know if this was the ability of some occupational card, or if it was caused by the fabric of the clothes the other person was wearing.

In short, this was a dangerous existence, good at hiding, like an assassin.

"Old Town, Raven Alley, the Darkforge Tavern is inside, easy to find. Most clients just ensure Cinderella's safety, give her a little help, and when she completes her night of destiny, they can get the Number 4 ticket from that fairy. Or help the stepmother and her daughters bully Cinderella, prevent her from attending the ball, and you can get the Number 5 ticket given by the stepmother and her daughters, but doing so will be cursed by the fairy. I suggest you don't try it, and there's nothing special about Node 5. Besides, there is more than one way to get it."

After the other person finished speaking, they reached out their hand.

Luo Xi thought for a while and tossed over four gold coins.

He gave one extra.

"Where can I get the Number 6 ticket?" Luo Xi asked again.

"Number 6? That acquisition method has nothing to do with Cinderella." The other person sneered.

"But I just want to know." Luo Xi insisted.

"Understood!" The person flicked their finger, tossing a gold coin up, and then catching it back in their palm after flipping it dozens of times: "You can buy it directly with 50 silver coins at the city's Shipping Center."

Just then, Luo Xi seemed to remember something and patted his forehead: "Right, I'm Number 79. So that means you guys have completed at least 78 similar deals. So the Fairytale Town also has a similar restart mechanism. I originally thought the trigger for the restart should be Cinderella's wedding in the fairytale story, but since there is an option to successfully prevent Cinderella from attending the ball, then it's definitely not the wedding... it's time. A regular restart... so you just need to put the corpse on the roof or somewhere else, and they will disappear on their own."

After speaking, Luo Xi left.

Leaving behind the person wearing gray clothes.

The latter was stunned for a long time before looking down at the gold coins in their hand.

"Should I not have done this deal? Or, should I go kill him, right now..."

This thought was very strong at first.

But soon, it was pulled by other considerations, like a car that had its brakes applied, eventually coming to a steady stop on the side of the road.

The next moment, their figure slowly disappeared, as if blending into the surrounding air.

Luo Xi found the Mad Lion who was still obediently guarding the back alley.

"Do you have any cards that conceal your figure and aura?" Luo Xi asked.

"Yes." Mad Lion nodded.

"You go up, the little girl inside is Cinderella."

"The one from the fairytale?"

"Yes."

"Brother, what do I need to do?"

"Just keep an eye on her, and I'll be back in a little while."

"Where are you going? Back to the flower shop?"

"No, we won't be going back to the flower shop anymore." Luo Xi waved his hand.

Mad Lion didn't ask any more questions; he entered the house.

Luo Xi needed to go to the Darkforge Tavern.

As for Cinderella, with Mad Lion watching her for now, there shouldn't be any major problems.

According to the map, the location of the Old Town wasn't far from here; it required crossing a district. If he went a little faster, he could get there in a little over ten minutes.

Luo Xi didn't waste any time on the way, arriving at his destination in a little more than half the time he had planned.

Darkforge Tavern.

Sure enough, it was easy to find, just like the 'Graycoat' had said.

The sign was hanging at the entrance, with the letters 'AL' in large print.

Luo Xi thought it would be troublesome to enter the tavern, but in reality, none of the things he worried about happened.

The bar was lively.

Here, it was easy to distinguish who was a local and who was a Recollector player.

In Node 2, money had a big impact.

Luo Xi easily obtained one-on-one service from a Darkforge Tavern receptionist, in a quiet location inside, where he wouldn't be disturbed, and he didn't have to worry about being overheard during the conversation.

"The main thing to pay attention to is that many patrolling guards will be added to each district after nightfall. Once encountered, their identities will definitely be checked, and they will be ordered to return to their residences."

"If you are still wandering the streets after 8 PM, whether you have identification or not, you will be arrested, and the outcome will most likely be hanging on the gallows the next day."

The receptionist was a woman. From her attire, she was no different from the locals.

A long dress, the low-cut kind, the cleavage was very tempting to peep at. She even dyed her hair, appearing a vibrant red.

Luo Xi listened carefully, thinking to himself that no wonder the flower shop owner required them to return before eight o'clock.

Luo Xi had also subtly inquired about the flower shop.

The receptionist said she wasn't very clear either, but she reminded Luo Xi that there were always some mysterious existences in the city.

"Here, you must be low-key. Don't provoke anyone you think is not a threat, even if they seem vulnerable."

The receptionist was very dutiful.

Because Luo Xi had given her several silver coins.

Here, the purchasing power of silver coins was very strong. Luo Xi was starting to think that he had been a bit extravagant with his spending at the 'Graycoat's' place.

However, from the receptionist's subtle inquiries, Luo Xi also knew that the flower shop owner was not simple.

And because the flower shop owner was very mysterious and had an unknown sense of oppression, even though Luo Xi hadn't found the protagonist of this fairytale story, Cinderella, he didn't plan to return to the flower shop.

Because he and Mad Lion were originally imposters, and if they were discovered by the other party, it was estimated that it would cause other troubles.

It was 7:20 PM now, and Luo Xi's plan was to return to Cinderella's residence before 8 PM.

As for continuing to wander the city after 8 PM, Luo Xi didn't intend to try it.

The receptionist had given a very serious warning in this regard.

"The guards in the city have been strengthened by special powers. You just arrived at Node 2 and have no idea how powerful those guards are. They are so strong that they don't seem like normal humans. Moreover, some of them also raise a special kind of falcon. These falcons have extremely keen insight. Even if you use some card abilities to conceal your figure, they will still be found."

The receptionist then glanced at Luo Xi and smiled: "If you don't have a place to stay, temporarily staying at the bar is a good choice, or you can go to my place, I'll give you a 20% discount!"

After speaking, she squeezed her chest and winked.

"If I have the chance, I will go, but not today." Luo Xi looked at the time: "Also, about the tickets…"

"The Number 6 ticket can be purchased directly at the Shipping Center, but it requires 50 silver coins; Numbers 4 and 5, our Darkforge Tavern has exclusive channels. The cost is indeed not small, but it's definitely worth the money, only requiring 1 gold coin, or some functional cards. Of course, gold coins are the best, but this service requires reservations and queuing, which just gives you time to earn money."

The same as what the 'Graycoat' said.

From another perspective, the other party didn't lie to him.

"Then, what fairytale stories do the Number 4, 5, and 6 tickets correspond to respectively?"

"This requires extra money…" Before the female receptionist could finish speaking, Luo Xi had already placed a few silver coins on the table.

"Number 4 is the Candy House, Number 5 is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Number 6 is Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves…" The female receptionist introduced them as if she were counting her treasures.

Obviously, this information wasn't a particularly important secret.

"What about the danger level?" Luo Xi asked again.

"Of course, each has its own merits. It's just that because the acquisition of the Number 4 and 5 node tickets is related to Cinderella herself, so so far, not many people can really enter these two nodes. As for Number 6, although it's easy to acquire, the node world is too dangerous, belonging to an environment unsuitable for survival."