amaotonovel Chapter 440 Mirror (6)
Chapter 440 Mirror (6)
It is often more useful and more deadly than money or power.
Xiao Huai raised his eyes, his gaze was cold, but a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Okay, but first you have to show me the options that the scapegoat has."
After hearing this, Jing Chenzhou's eyes showed a certain joy. It was obvious that Xiao Huai's joining made the show more interesting.
"Very good." Jing Chenzhou chuckled, and without delay, took out a silver necklace from his arms and handed it to Xiao Huai.
The neck ring was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting a faint metallic luster. What was different from other contestants was that a smiling face already appeared on the neck ring.
His worth needs no proof.
"I'll give this to you first." Jing Chenzhou said.
Xiao Huai lowered his eyes and glanced at the silver collar. He was not as excited as the other contestants. He reached out to take the collar and felt the cold metal in his hand.
Jing Chenzhou smiled and looked at him with satisfaction, "Welcome in advance, Xiao Huai."
Jing Chenzhou did not delay. He waved his hand gently, motioning Xiao Huai to follow, and then led Xiao Huai towards a passage leading underground.
The two of them walked through the bustling crowd, and Jing Chenzhou took Xiao Huai through a relatively remote corner and came to an underground entrance.
Jing Chenzhou took out a silver card and swiped it lightly. With a low authentication sound, the door opened silently.
In an instant, cold white lights lit up from all around, illuminating the entire space, and Xiao Huai's sight was immediately surrounded by the mirror.
The surrounding walls, ceiling, and even the ground beneath your feet are all made of mirrors.
Countless mirrors reflected their figures, repeating and interlacing, like endless copies.
Each mirror surface sparkles with a cold luster, and light refracts back and forth on these smooth surfaces, interweaving an illusory and confusing picture.
His and Jing Chenzhou's reflections were clearly reflected under their feet.
Those mirror images seem real, but they are slightly distorted and strangely unreal.
The image turned the passage into an endless maze, and any choice would lead them in a different direction.
In each mirror, the reflected figure seems to be looking at oneself, with a sense of silent voyeurism, as if here, secrets no longer exist because they can all be seen through by these mirrors.
Jing Chenzhou walked in front with brisk and skillful steps. He was obviously familiar with this complex mirror maze and had long been accustomed to the intricacies of this space.
Turn left, turn right, the light and reflections are constantly changing.
Jing Chenzhou suddenly turned around and said, "Isn't this place charming? The bottom of the sky is a miracle left by the Mirror God. If you behave well, you might be chosen by the Mirror God."
Xiao Huai just glanced at him indifferently without responding.
Finally, after several turns, Jing Chenzhou stopped in front of a mirror that looked no different from any other.
He stretched out his hand and gently pressed on the mirror, and the mirror silently cracked, revealing a door hidden behind it.
"Welcome to the Star Hunting Ground."
Jing Chenzhou turned his head to look at Xiao Huai, a dark light flashed in his eyes.
He pushed open the door. Jing Chenzhou pushed open a heavy door. Behind the door, several eye-catching signs suddenly appeared, flashing with cold light, with a few big words written on them: Star Hunting Ground.
This area was obviously different from the noisy and bloody arena Xiao Huai had seen before. The atmosphere around it became calm and organized, with a strong sense of technology.
Huge screens filled the walls, flashing with data, images, and countless details.
Different information is displayed on each screen.
A screen scrolled with real-time ratings and audience feedback, the numbers kept jumping, reflecting the emotional fluctuations of each audience member.
The comment section was filled with audience comments and excited discussions, and almost all eyes were captivated by this brutal feast.
There are also comments and ratings on the screen, which is a high-level feedback system. The success or failure of the entire program seems to be determined by this screen.
The other screen shows the game scene at the bottom of the sky.
Different rooms and different spaces are like independent worlds.
In every room, contestants were fighting and struggling, their expressions ranging from fear to madness.
Xiao Huai could see that in a certain room, someone was making a life-or-death gamble, while in another room, a contestant was trying to unlock the mechanism in silent despair.
The lives and actions of the contestants are completely monitored by these behind-the-scenes staff.
Every staff member stared intently at their own screens, their expressions cold and focused, not considering those struggling humans as lives at all.
To them, it's just data and part of the image.
There was no mercy in their eyes, only precise manipulation and focus on the performance of the show.
Here, life is simplified into numbers and emotions are simplified into ratings.
It’s all for entertainment, it’s all for creating stars.
It really is.
Entertainment comes first.
Xiao Huai's eyes swept across the screens, and seeing the contestants fighting desperately in different spaces, another familiar scene involuntarily emerged in his mind - the live broadcast room of the gods.
He frowned subconsciously, thinking about the difference between the two.
Is there such a group of so-called staff behind the live broadcast room of the gods?
People gamble and sacrifice here, and everything is just to satisfy the endless carnival needs of the outside world.
Jing Chenzhou casually greeted a short-haired girl wearing glasses, "Xiaoya, our new partner wants to go see the scapegoat. You can take him there." He covered his nose, frowned slightly, and said in feigned disgust, "You know, I've never really liked the smell there."
Xiaoya nodded immediately after hearing this, with a serious and capable expression. She pushed her glasses and made a "please follow me" gesture to Xiao Huai.
Her movements were quick and concise, and she was obviously used to handling all kinds of complicated matters in this place.
Xiao Huai didn't say anything, remaining calm as usual. He glanced at Jing Chenzhou calmly, then followed Xiaoya's pace.
Xiaoya walked very fast, her steps light and silent.
She led Xiao Huai through a series of busy control rooms until they entered a dimly lit corridor.
This passage is completely different from the previous bright space.
The lights became extremely dim, with only occasional faint flickering lights on the walls, casting blurry shadows.
The walls of the passage were damp, as if they had not been maintained for years, and the air was filled with an unignorable smell of decay.
Xiao Huai followed Xiaoya with steady steps. However, the further they walked, the stronger the faint stench became, with a faint breath of death, making the air stagnant and oppressive.
The smell was like a mixture of decay and blood, which was uncomfortable, but Xiao Huai's expression was calm, his eyes were cold, and he did not show any emotional fluctuations.
"It's just ahead." Xiaoya's voice echoed in the empty passage. Her tone was calm and mechanical, as if the disgusting smell had no effect on her.