Chapter 73. Shadow World: Mysterious Figure in the Barren Mountain's Blizzard

“S-sorry!”

Cornelia suddenly panicked. She hadn't expected the cat's reaction to be so intense.

She was worried that this cat, which had finally been willing to get close to her, would run away because of this.

“Meow...”

The cat seemed to sigh, then helplessly walked back to Cornelia's side and lay down beside her.

This made Cornelia's eyes light up again in an instant.

She picked up the cat again, stroking it with utmost care.

Just like that, one person and one cat stayed until the sun was about to set, and the evening glow was about to appear.

“Meow.”

The kitten meowed.

It had to leave.

After maintaining the transformation for so long, its mana was also reaching its limit.

“Can, can you live with, with me?”

Cornelia also understood the cat's meaning, her heart full of attachment and reluctance.

She wanted to bring this cat back to her dormitory.

The cat shook its head.

“Then, can I still, see you?”

“Meow.”

The cat raised its paw.

Cornelia delightedly extended her hand and high-fived it gently.

Then she watched the cat leave until its figure disappeared from sight.

...

During Monday morning's compulsory class, I found that Cornelia was absent-minded throughout the entire lesson.

Until we went to the library together in the afternoon.

Cornelia also stared at her book in a daze for a long time.

Seemingly unconsciously, the tip of her pen drew a cat head on the paper.

I leaned in a little closer for a look.

Although it was very abstract, I could roughly recognize that the cat head was the cat I had transformed into yesterday.

At this moment, it seemed that because my hair color entered Cornelia's eyes, it triggered her memory, causing her expression to be touched.

She unconsciously sniffed around me.

I immediately felt a sense of foreboding.

But I pretended to be calm and silently distanced myself from Cornelia.

Cornelia looked at me, seemingly hesitating for a moment.

“You, you've seen it too?”

“Ah ah, that's a friend of the Cat Teacher. Sometimes it eats at my place with the Cat Teacher.”

I told a big truth.

Cornelia nodded.

After all, I was very popular with cats, so that kind cat must also be very close to me.

“Next, next time, can you, take me to play with it?”

“No problem.”

“Thanks!”

From that moment on, even when studying, Cornelia couldn't help but have a slight smile on her lips.

This made me feel relieved but also a little worried.

If one day the truth was exposed, the severity of the matter might be somewhat unpredictable.

I must do a seamless job of playing two roles.

After a peaceful Tuesday, it was time for the Beautiful Mind Squad's Shadow World adventure again.

Early on Wednesday morning, Cornelia and I took the Cat Teacher to the entrance of the Shadow World.

Of course, Cloix was there to see them off.

Cloix's eyes were a little lonely; it was obvious that he also wanted to go with me and Cornelia.

However, he could only hope that I and Cornelia would reach Rank 4 as soon as possible.

“Even if you're sitting on the sidelines, you're still a member of our team. Wait for us.”

I patted Cloix's arm and said.

“Yeah, do your best!”

The three of them bumped fists and then said their goodbyes crisply.

The Cat Teacher, lying on my head, was already a little impatient.

“Let's go, meow!”

At the Cat Teacher's urging, the two of them and one cat stepped into the void gate together.

What followed was the familiar darkness and silence.

Not long after, their vision became clear and bright, which meant they had successfully entered the Shadow World.

It seemed that this time, they were not forced to join some mini-game at the beginning.

They should be in a relatively free state.

Cornelia was right beside him, and the Cat Teacher had already burrowed into his shadow without anyone noticing the moment they arrived in the Shadow World.

Cornelia's appearance had not changed.

It seemed they had all retained their original appearances.

It was just that their clothes had changed. Both he and Cornelia were wearing slightly heavy winter clothes.

Not bad, they looked quite presentable.

Both of them began to survey their surroundings.

This was a living room that looked so luxurious it was a bit exaggerated.

A huge golden chandelier hung from the ceiling, illuminating the classical-style carpet in a mix of gold and brown that covered almost the entire floor.

The warm-toned decorative style and the gently colored light-brown curtains made it impossible to feel the endless cold from outside the window.

The cold wind howled, from time to time smashing the falling sleet against the tall, closed windows of the living room.

Even though the thick curtains didn't flutter, listening to the commotion, it seemed as if the wind and snow would break the glass in the next second, making them dance uncontrollably.

Outside the window, only a vast expanse of white could be seen. If it weren't for a few magic lamps still lit in the garden outside, one probably wouldn't even be able to see the ground outside.

The lawn and flowerbeds were already covered in snow, turning into a sea of thin, white marshmallows, and the continuously falling sleet seemed to make the ground slowly rise.

Soon, a prompt also appeared before their eyes.

【Shadow World: Mysterious Figure in the Barren Mountain's Blizzard】

【Level: Rank Four】

【In this mountain villa, you 10 challengers will be stationed here as it encounters severe weather outside. Little do you know that 2 among you have obtained the curse power hidden deep within this ancient mansion. They will transform into unbeatable existences at night.】

【Mission Objective: Survive for 72 hours.】

【Total Number of Challengers: 10】

【Regular Challengers: 8】

【Rebellious Challengers: 2】

【Rebellious Challengers have an additional mission objective. If the mission objective is completed, it will pose a threat to the original world.】

【There are a total of 10 bedrooms in the ancient mansion. The bedrooms have been blessed with power and have sturdy magical protection, capable of withstanding attacks of Rank Six and below.】

【The Rebellious Challengers have respectively obtained the following two types of curse powers.】

【Witch's Power: Can break the blessing of a certain room. Can be used twice each night. Once the blessing is broken, it cannot be restored.】

【Werewolf's Power: Can transform into a werewolf with Rank 6 combat power, applicable only from 10 PM to 6 AM.】

【Time remaining: 2 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes.】

【The current time is 6:30 AM.】

【All challengers start in the villa's main hall.】

...

The Broadcast Hall was in an uproar again.

“Did Dekan and the others enter a confrontational instance this time?”

“Yes, the basis for triggering this kind of internal confrontational Shadow World is the presence of challengers who strongly desire to see the real world destroyed, and these people will also become Rebellious Challengers.”

“A mountain villa, midnight killings... I feel like this Shadow World is going to be very bloody...”

“This kind of instance of mutual suspicion and slaughter often tests the psychological quality of the challengers. Sometimes, before the final moment, a challenger's psychological defense has already collapsed.”

“Give me a break, with those two unlucky bastards in there, even the Grim Reaper would have to crawl away.”

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