Quick Wear: Passerby A's Counterattack Revised Plot

While the two were talking, the people in black robes seemed to have finished their discussion and began to pack up the items on the table and prepare to leave. Shi Qi and Bian Tingchu looked at each other and decided to take this opportunity to follow them and find out what was going on.

Shi Qi and Bian Tingchu walked out from behind the curtain carefully, trying not to make any noise, and followed the footsteps of the man in black robes, passing through corridors and arriving at the depths of the castle. The light here was even dimmer, and the air was filled with an old and decayed smell.

The men in black robes finally stopped in front of a tightly closed door. They nodded to each other, and one of them walked forward and gently pushed the door open.

Behind the door is a spacious basement filled with all kinds of strange instruments and devices. In the center is a huge crystal ball that emits a faint blue light, appearing mysterious.

Shi Qi and Bian Tingchu hid in the dark and observed all this. They saw people in black robes gathered around the crystal ball and began to perform some strange rituals, as if they were trying to awaken or communicate with some kind of power.

"This...what are you doing?" Bian Tingchu lowered his voice, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.

Shi Qi also seemed a little confused: "I'm not sure, but that crystal ball seems to be the one that Mu Luoxi and I sealed when we were on the island."

Hearing Shi Qi's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Bian Tingchu's eyes: "You mean, this crystal ball is the same one you encountered on the island before? Doesn't that mean..."

Shi Qi nodded, his expression solemn: "Yes, if it is really the same crystal ball, then the situation here may be more complicated than we imagined..."

"Let's go! There's nothing to see here."

"Let's go! It's getting late."

Shi Qi and Bian Tingchu left here and parted ways.

Shi Qi returned to the hall of the castle, where Xiao A had been waiting for a long time.

Xiao A said to Shi Qi: "Please choose whether to share the clues you got. If you share, stand on my left. If you don't share, stand on my right."

Shi Qi stood to the left of Xiao A.

Xiao A handed Shi Qi a number plate with the number 3 written on it. "Here you go. Take this and go into any room. There will be a video call device inside. This number plate is the password."

Shi Qi took the number tag and turned to walk towards the intricate rooms in the castle.

There was a small screen embedded on the door of the room. Shi Qi brought the number plate closer, the screen flashed, and then the door slowly opened.

The room was simply decorated, with a video call device placed in the center, and a prompt flashing on the screen indicating that the call was about to be connected.

Shi Qi sat in front of the screen and placed the number plate in the designated position. The screen immediately showed the image of a middle-aged man with a serious face and sharp eyes, as if he could see through everything.

"Hello, Shi Qi." The middle-aged man spoke in a steady and powerful voice, "I am the person in charge of this mission, codenamed 'Yingtan'. The clues you found are very important to us. Now, please tell me in detail everything you have experienced."

Shi Qi nodded and began to recount what she had seen and heard in the castle, as well as the mysterious crystal ball and the ritual of the black-robed man. She tried to describe every detail clearly, leaving out the details of her encounter with Bian Tingchu.

"Crystal ball... black-robed man... ritual..." Yingtan was listening and recording something on the tablet in front of him, his brows gradually furrowed. "This is much more complicated than we expected. Shiqi, you did a good job. The next mission may be more dangerous. Are you willing to continue?"

Shi Qi asked: "Can you let me go if you don't want to?"

Yingtan replied: "Well... this... is of course impossible."

Shi Qi replied speechlessly: "Then why are you asking me? Is there any point?"

Yingtan chuckled, "Of course there are. Out of humanitarian concern, we need to count everyone's opinions."

Yingtan changed the subject and continued, "I admire your courage, Shiqi. Don't worry, we will ensure your safety and provide you with the necessary support. The next mission requires your wisdom and courage, and I believe you can do it."

You're just making big promises, right? I can do that, too. Shi Qi replied, "Don't worry! I'm more than capable of such a simple task."

Yingtan's mouth corners slightly raised, seeming to be quite satisfied with Shi Qi's answer: "Very good, Shi Qi. Then you should have a good rest first, and we will notify you separately about the next action. Remember, stay alert and be ready to deal with emergencies at any time."

Shi Qi nodded and ended the video call. She walked out of the room. The corridor of the castle was quiet, with only her footsteps echoing.

Shi Qi returned to the lobby and Xiao A was still waiting for other players to arrive.

Little A saw Shi Qi and asked, "You're here. How's it going? Did you get any clues?"

Shi Qi said: "A clue? No. But they just gave me a big picture. Also, why did the clue have to go through a middleman instead of telling other players directly?"

Little A blinked, as if thinking about how to answer: "Well... Actually, each player has his own mission and perspective. Directly disclosing all clues may cause confusion and is not conducive to the progress of the mission.

By passing information through an intermediary, we can better control the flow and rhythm of information and ensure that the task can proceed smoothly. "

Shi Qi nodded, seeming to understand Xiao A's explanation, "Okay then! What about the clues that others gave me?"

Little A smiled and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, the two players who have returned have not chosen to share the clues they have obtained.

You can wait for other players here. If no one else chooses to share their clues except you, we will give you the clues you didn't get as compensation.

If you have obtained all the clues, we will also give you what you want as compensation."

Shi Qi frowned slightly, then relaxed his brows and showed a helpless smile: "It seems that I still have to work hard to become the special case among the 'sharers', otherwise it would be a big loss. But, since everyone is hiding it, I have to keep my little secret for now~" After saying that, Shi Qi planned to find a place to wait for others.

At this moment, the door of the castle was suddenly pushed open, and a cold wind mixed with rain blew in, making the hall a little colder.

A woman in a windbreaker and with a stern face walked in, her eyes revealing a firmness that could not be ignored.

She walked in front of Little A, who repeated his previous instructions: "Please choose whether to share the clues you have obtained. If you share, stand on my left. If you don't share, stand on my right."

The woman in the windbreaker walked to the left without hesitation, and her action made Shi Qi's heart move slightly. Xiao A also handed her a number plate and directed her to the room for the video call.

With the departure of the woman in windbreaker, the hall returned to peace again.

Not long after, the woman in the windbreaker returned to the hall. There was a trace of barely perceptible fatigue on her face, but her eyes were brighter. She looked at Shi Qi and smiled slightly, silently conveying some kind of message.

Little A spoke again: "Currently, two players have chosen to share clues. According to the rules, please wait a moment! In five hours, all players will be forced to be brought here."

After hearing this, the woman in the windbreaker left the hall.

Shi Qi also left the hall and found a room to rest in. After Shi Qi entered, the room was locked and no one else could enter.

Shi Qi lay on the bed, her mind full of thoughts. She recalled the conversation with Yingtan, and the woman in the windbreaker's resolute decision to share the clues, and put her thoughts together.

"What secrets are hidden in this castle?" Shi Qi said to himself, and then fell asleep.

Unconsciously, five hours passed quietly. Shi Qi was awakened by a gentle knock on the door. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, got up and opened the door.

Little A was standing outside the door, smiling and saying to her, "The time is up, all players have been summoned to the lobby, you should go too."

Shi Qi nodded and followed Xiao A to the lobby. At this time, several people had gathered in the lobby, including the windbreaker woman he met before, and 11 other players. Hmm? Why is there one person missing?