To be honest.
At this moment, Hoàng Tuân felt a bit numb.
This was the first time he encountered a situation where he failed to make modifications, and also the first time he discovered that the power he relied on could not be used successfully!
At first, he thought it was because the storyline had reached its climax.
According to what Dương Khánh Vĩ said, if he obtained the source of the curse, he could break the world and then modify the script.
After that, the story would end.
But.
He didn’t expect his power to malfunction at this moment...
The modification was unsuccessful!
This was something he had never expected.
"Why is this happening..."
Hoàng Tuân looked at the two lines of small text.
The concept of the "comment area" suddenly popped into his mind.
“Could it be that this is a horror world with a basic logic, and my changes will damage the plot structure, attracting the attention of readers and the author, thereby reverting my modifications?”
He thought back to when he was writing a novel.
He would follow basic plot structures commonly seen...
The tricks, or the mystery of the interpersonal relationships and the main plot would unfold gradually.
After the opening chapter, the background for the script would be set.
Even if it was to rely on it later for recollection or just to create suspense, there had to be a bit of background preparation.
After the transition.
What followed would be the progression of the storyline, possibly supplemented appropriately with character creation, basic settings, and reinforcing familiarity with the story and dialogue.
The transition period ended.
It would reach the climax, making the plot intense, bringing the story atmosphere to a peak and filling readers with anticipation.
Finally.
There would be the conclusion of the climax.
To give the story an ending that doesn’t deviate from the original intention...
This is a simple framework that most novels follow.
Hoàng Tuân thought it through.
If the first day he entered this world was the opening chapter, then the amnesia that followed, the eerie neighbor upstairs, and the timeline hints would be foreshadowing...
"The transitional plot probably started when I entered Trần Hưng Đạo High School..."
“As I guessed before, the city being shrouded in dark clouds and the appearance of strange phenomena is the climax.”
"Could it be that because I directly altered the climax, forcing a transition, it became invalid?"
Hoàng Tuân tried to reason in his mind.
He thought that previously when he changed the plot, he did not touch the basic logic of the novel...
“If it’s like I think, I can’t use my power to change the plot directly to bypass this setup.”
Hoàng Tuân’s expression was no longer relaxed as before, thinking about what he might face: “At this point, does it mean…” ...someone has to go to Trần Hưng Đạo High School to deal with the source of the curse?"
He looked at the school, which was quite far away...
"Isn't that a bit too much?"
"Too far!"
That's right.
Like before.
Even when the story of this world reached its climax, Hoàng Tuân never fully took it seriously.
After all, he had the power to change the plot...
He always thought that as long as he found an escape route, he could just change the plot in that direction.
His emotions hovered between what was important and what was not...
But now reality seemed to be telling him.
"Is something wrong?"
Dương Khánh Vĩ noticed Hoàng Tuân was deep in thought.
At first, he thought Hoàng Tuân was a bit nervous and scared, not daring to go to that place...
Dương Khánh Vĩ also understood.
Once entering an area where bizarre and ghostly things could affect, the danger would increase even more when choosing to act alone...
After all, bizarre entities.
Often targeted individuals separated from the crowd to attack!
Currently, with so many people at Nam Hoa Tower, it’s hard to prevent deaths.
This indirectly indicates.
The level of danger of this disaster is much higher than imagined...
Trần Hưng Đạo High School is more than ten kilometers away from Nam Hoa Tower.
Along with the cutoff of mobile signals.
It’s enough to make anyone venturing deep inside feel like they are in an uninhabited place...
In other words.
In a haunted house scenario, if there are two groups of people, one group of dozens and another of a few.
Then certainly the situation encountered by the few people
Would be much more terrifying and dangerous than where there are dozens...
Dương Khánh Vĩ understood this.
That’s why he wondered if Hoàng Tuân was hesitating to retreat.
“Sigh."
Dương Khánh Vĩ sighed in his heart.
Of course, he couldn’t force Hoàng Tuân to do this job.
In his perception.
Although his current physical condition was not great, compared to Hoàng Tuân in front of him, he probably wasn’t much worse off.
This was his confidence in himself...
"No need to force it, I'll go."
Dương Khánh Vĩ patted Hoàng Tuân’s shoulder, saying the words that Hoàng Tuân had said to him not long ago, while looking at the chaotic crowd below...
At this moment, the fourth victim had appeared in the crowd.
Much faster than he expected.
“All you need to do is to find a way to make these people listen to you for a while, ask them to stay still. When the next victim appears, you can stand in a high place to observe the rule.”
"Then tell everyone the rule, so they can avoid danger as much as possible and adhere to it until I complete my task over there."
“Of course, everyone is the same.”
“I must remind you, do not reveal that you are using others’ lives to find the rule….
Or, you can lie a little, for example, saying that just standing still will not be affected.”
"In a critical situation, most people will not risk their lives to disobey..."
Dương Khánh Vĩ taught Hoàng Tuân the method.
It seemed he had decided to head towards Trần Hưng Đạo High School, the space that had sunk into the abyss...
Due to time constraints
He could only briefly explain to Hoàng Tuân.
To let Hoàng Tuân do as much as possible.
If it really couldn’t be delayed, it would only mean fate didn’t want these people to survive...
Hoàng Tuân listened to Dương Khánh Vĩ’s words.
He was puzzled about the organization’s goal to save people.
Why now calmly lie to others to find the rule.
Although rationally this is correct.
But when it goes against the initial intention.
Would this doubt their ideal goal?
Unfortunately
Dương Khánh Vĩ couldn’t answer his question.
At the same time, Hoàng Tuân was wondering why Dương Khánh Vĩ believed he could control hundreds of people.
The other’s finger pointed to another corner.
There were some people with calmer faces than others...
"Do you see, in this world they are all city leaders, they used walkie-talkies to call people to leave and activate emergency alarms."
“Those who are now assimilated still have previous memories.”
"Due to the leadership effect, they still have some influence, which can to some extent affect others’ judgments. You can use this to control the crowd."
"They will help you."
As soon as Dương Khánh Vĩ finished speaking.
He looked at Hoàng Tuân with questioning eyes, as if asking if he could do it.
"Can you entrust such an important task to me?"
Hoàng Tuân didn’t answer directly.
Instead, he asked a question from his heart.
"No way, I can only choose you! These people have been assimilated, with another memory stream in their heads. Some even struggle with basic thinking, just drifting with the crowd."
"The only one I can find who isn’t fully assimilated, whose mind is still clear, is you!"
Dương Khánh Vĩ didn’t say this out loud.
He only mumbled in his heart...
Seeing Hoàng Tuân still carrying a strange big green backpack, after a series of conversations, Dương Khánh Vĩ actually felt a bit of a headache.
He wasn’t sure if Hoàng Tuân was reliable.
If he knew there was another person not fully assimilated, he would undoubtedly choose that person without hesitation...
Hoàng Tuân gave him a very strange feeling.
Besides the weird outfit.
The intermittent state of wakefulness worried him greatly.
But there was no other way.
Currently, he could only utilize what he could.
After all, he could only choose him.
A broken jar doesn’t fear being broken...
To make Hoàng Tuân pay more attention, Dương Khánh Vĩ put on a serious face, eyes piercingly staring at Hoàng Tuân, then replied.
"Because, I think you are someone who can control the overall situation."
"You are the savior of this disaster!"
"I believe my judgment will never be wrong!"
There seemed to be a sense of righteousness in his tone.
Making one, after hearing, suddenly feel more important, feeling that this plan couldn’t proceed without them!
"Savior?"
Hoàng Tuân carefully muttered these two words in his mouth.
He also slowly lowered his head to look at his shoes.
"Yes! You are the savior! This disaster needs your ability. I hope you can help me."
Dương Khánh Vĩ affirmed once again.
Hoàng Tuân looked up at this.
Their eyes met, wondering what Dương Khánh Vĩ was thinking.
"Don't you feel embarrassed saying that?"
Hoàng Tuân blurted out.
"Ah?"
Dương Khánh Vĩ's lips twitched.
Hoàng Tuân didn’t care about Dương Khánh Vĩ’s reaction, continuing: "Sorry, I’m not a middle school student. You’ve mistaken me. Not only that, I also know your conscience hurts when saying that."
“No, what I just said is true…”
"Don't waste time, let's rest. I can't control this situation. Moreover, if I control so many people at once, without a good lead rhythm, I will mess up..."
"But…"
"I have no other intention, I will go. I hesitated earlier because I wanted you to find me a bicycle. Otherwise, I think my legs will break if I run that far."
Dương Khánh Vĩ’s two speeches were interrupted.
He found himself somewhat bewildered by Hoàng Tuân.
Earlier thinking the reason for Hoàng Tuân’s hesitation was perhaps preparing mentally, this thought was discarded.
This guy is really strange.
Why does talking to him now feel inexplicably charismatic...
"Are you sure you want to go?"
"I said I’ll go, how many times do you have to ask? Hurry up, don’t waste time."
Hoàng Tuân knew if he delayed now.
More people below would die...
He was like Dương Khánh Vĩ
No other choice.
In such a situation, even if he didn’t want to take on the responsibility, he could only go!
Instead of betting his life in someone else’s hands.
Still better than the heavily injured Dương Khánh Vĩ, who seemed to stagger when walking...
Hoàng Tuân was really worried.
"Just a bicycle, right?"
Dương Khánh Vĩ confirmed this with Hoàng Tuân.
"It would be better if you lend me the source of the curse you have!"
Hoàng Tuân replied.
"Alright, wait a moment, take these two things first."
As Dương Khánh Vĩ finished speaking, he limped towards another direction.
When Hoàng Tuân looked at his palm, he found two strange objects.
One looked like a gourd.
About the size of half a palm.
The gourd was dried, with a small cut on top, like the wine gourds often used by martial artists in ancient films.
The other was an iron disc.
It felt thick and heavy when held.
Its weight was probably equal to Hoàng Tuân’s blood axe, maybe even heavier.
The disc was carved with ancient, obscure lines, covered in mud.
At first glance, it looked like an antique discovered not long ago...
"Just mentioning it, he lends it so easily?"
Hoàng Tuân placed the two items on either side of his backpack.
At the same time, he was thinking about how easily Dương Khánh Vĩ lent him these two things.
Even though he’s from the organization...
But in this dangerous world, no one would want to go to suicide.
In a sense, the source of the curse.
It could be considered a life-saving charm...
Anyway.
If the situation were reversed.
If Dương Khánh Vĩ said he wanted to borrow the source of the curse, Hoàng Tuân would definitely refuse.
Such a question.
Doesn’t even need thinking to answer.
"Really incomprehensible..."
Hoàng Tuân watched Dương Khánh Vĩ’s figure disappear into the night, pondering.
Soon.
He didn’t know what method Dương Khánh Vĩ used.
He really brought Hoàng Tuân a bicycle!
Though its color and style were a bit ugly, it wasn’t the kind Hoàng Tuân liked...
However, the earlier broadcast announcement stated that people should abandon vehicles and leave the city center on foot.
This was certainly a situation that even shocked Hoàng Tuân.
"Here, the thing you wanted."
Dương Khánh Vĩ pushed the bicycle to Hoàng Tuân, panting.
"Hey, I want to ask you one thing."
Hoàng Tuân took the ugly bicycle from Dương Khánh Vĩ.
He asked Dương Khánh Vĩ.
"What?"
"It’s the crystal ball you used earlier, I want to know..."
"That’s impossible, I can’t lend it to you!"
It seemed the crystal ball was very important to Dương Khánh Vĩ, after hearing Hoàng Tuân mention it, his face immediately turned serious, symbolically stepping back two steps.
“No, I didn’t mean to borrow it.”
Hoàng Tuân helplessly explained.
"Then what do you mean?"
"I want to ask, besides contacting the real world, can your crystal ball also have the function... that is, transmitting messages into the minds of these people?"
"It can, but if you need to talk, you can talk directly to them. Why use this?"
Dương Khánh Vĩ confusedly asked.
He didn’t understand what Hoàng Tuân intended to do.
Only seeing the other’s smile growing gradually... Weird?
"Nothing, I just want you to synchronize a message into their minds, saying that now someone is going to save the world, how about that."
Hoàng Tuân expressed his thought.
“You mean... you want it to be like those action anime, crowning you a hero and letting others cheer for you?” Dương Khánh Vĩ asked, confused.
“Something like that…”