Chapter 6: As Expected, Something Unexpected Happened!

Seeing Yasuda Yu approach the beautiful wax figure and reach out with both hands, the viewers from Sakura Country could no longer sit still.

Baka, that idiot Yasuda, is he still thinking about such filthy things at a time like this? He’s truly a disgrace to our Sakura Country!

Damn it, why wasn't I chosen this time? If it were me, I’d be willing to die in there.

What are you all babbling about? This concerns the fate of our nation! We’ve already lost six times in a row; if this continues, it’s going to be a disaster!

I think he’s finished. Look at his eyes; he seems to be possessed by a ghost.

This is clearly a trap. Why is that fool Yasuda so oblivious?

The viewers from Sakura Country were frantic, scratching their heads and jumping up and down.

Some were busy offering "kind regards" to the women in Yasuda Yu’s ancestral line, some wished they could replace him to win glory for the country, and others were wildly analyzing a hundred ways to clear the level, claiming it was simple and that it was just a pity they weren't the ones inside.

In any case, most people are like this: as long as they aren't the ones inside, they just point fingers and criticize.

They say this person is incompetent or that person didn't do well enough.

Observing from a god’s-eye view is nothing like the agonizing mental strain experienced by the Chosen Ones on the ground.

It wasn't that Yasuda Yu hadn't considered it might be a trap, but he had previously used the "blind men feeling an elephant" method to confirm that the wax figures in the hall matched the photos. Perhaps after touching so many, he felt that touching one more wouldn't be a big deal.

In the next second, Yasuda Yu encountered an accident that was, unsurprisingly, an accident.

As he approached the tall, beautiful wax figure, he felt black, silky hair slide across his face.

It seemed to be a woman's long hair.

Yasuda Yu was jolted awake by this sudden turn of events. He tried to close his eyes and lower his head to avoid the impending disaster.

The tall woman, who resembled a Hachishaku-sama, lifted his face and tore off his eyelids.

Even though Yasuda Yu struggled with all his might to escape, he could not break free.

The excruciating pain of his skin tearing made him nearly faint. He wanted nothing more than to pass out, but he still saw that terrifying face that made everyone’s spine chill as their eyes met.

The Sakura Country screen went black. Yasuda Yu failed to clear the level, and the strange tale descended upon Sakura Country.

Now the viewers of Sakura Country couldn't sit still; seven consecutive losses had deepened their nation's catastrophe.

Trash, all trash! Seven have gone up, and not one of them could do anything!

I told you they should have sent me earlier. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have looked a second time. Is that it?

Bullshit, didn't you just say you’d be willing to die in there?

You kid are talking tough now that you’ve pulled up your pants. It’s been less than a minute and you’re already acting like this?

Please, hold on! My visa for another country hasn't been approved yet. I beg you, stop messing around!

Where are you going, my friend? Take me with you! I’ll be your servant, I won't even count as a person!

The expert team of Sakura Country was also at their wit's end. Why did these people always throw their lives away in such strange places?

They could only hope that they would draw some special talent to send in next, otherwise, the expert team would have to run for it first.

The Sakura Country expert team followed protocol, issuing words to appease the public, followed by a summary of the reasons for this failure, hoping that everyone who went in next would not make the same mistakes.

They also firmly stated that the expert team would stand with everyone to defend Sakura Country, telling everyone to rest assured.

Despite these words, these people had long since obtained visas for the Eagle Country, which is why they dared to talk so confidently here.

If something truly went wrong, they would be the first to run.

In front of the big screen, it wasn't just the Chosen One from Sakura Country who encountered trouble; many other Chosen Ones also lingered in the small exhibition halls.

The wax figures in the small halls were incredibly lifelike, and the scenes were beautifully crafted.

Most Chosen Ones only dared to take one look before leaving the small hall.

But the viewers from Dragon Country felt their nerves tighten when they saw Zhang Yangqing linger in a small hall for a while.

They were terrified that Zhang Yangqing would end up like the Chosen One from Sakura Country.

Because Dragon Country could no longer afford to lose.

The big screen focused on Zhang Yangqing; he seemed to be admiring a work of art.

It could be said that while all the other Chosen Ones were nervously searching for the entrance to the showroom, he was the only one who dared to admire the wax figures.

The viewers felt as if this guy wasn't participating in a life-or-death game, but was out for a stroll.

The statue in front of Zhang Yangqing was a wax figure of a man with a thick beard.

That wasn't the point; the point was that he was wearing a pure white wedding dress.

His eyes were closed, and his movements seemed to be that of a graceful dance.

Snow began to fall in the exhibition hall, and like an ice lotus blooming in the snow, it formed a scene of great aesthetic beauty.

At this moment, many people watching the screen were confused. It was clearly incongruous, yet they felt an indescribable sensation in their hearts.

Until two comments appeared

Why is a man wearing a woman's wedding dress?

Because men don't have wedding dresses.

When this last comment was posted, all the viewers fell silent.

What made Zhang Yangqing stop was his appreciation for the man's free-spirited nature in the wax figure.

Not caring about worldly judgment, pursuing the truest version of oneself.

Perhaps this man's wax figure wore the wedding dress for various reasons, but the moment he put it on, he was the most brilliant firework in the world.

The disciples of the Daoist sect are the same; silence and speech are originally one, how can one speak of dreams within a dream?

Life is inherently a game; if you care too much about worldly judgment, you will be bound by so-called rules and controlled by them.

Only those who are not bound by worldly rules can become the final winners.

Seeing this, Zhang Yangqing seemed to understand something and turned to leave.

Time ticked by, and many Chosen Ones found a closed door.

Following the light of their flashlights, the sign on the door read "Showroom" in large characters.

The door had the word "Pull" written on it, indicating it opened outward.

The Chosen Ones swiped their access cards and gave a gentle pull.

Suddenly, two tall "figures" from inside lunged out.

Many were so frightened they pushed back hard, trying to stop the "anomaly" from coming out.

But that very push caused disaster.

With two "thuds," it sounded like wax figures shattering.

In an instant, five screens went black.

Destroying a wax figure leads to immediate elimination.

When John, the Chosen One from Eagle Country, opened the door, he felt some weight.

He judged that something must be leaning against the door.

So he very carefully pushed it back slowly.

Anything placed in the showroom was either an anomaly or a wax figure.

And there were likely many dangers inside.

If they could avoid going in, no one wanted to.

But Rule 9 stated that the map was in the showroom, so they had to go in to clear the level.

Finding clues to clear the level was better than waiting for death, so many Chosen Ones began to think of ways.

Time wasn't too tight, so everyone started making preparations.

John took a deep breath, pulled a crack in the door, extended his phone camera inside, and after recording and confirming it was a wax figure behind the door, he began his next move.

Because everyone had spent some time in the instance, they had all more or less come into contact with wax figures disguised by anomalies.

Real wax figures have a somewhat smooth surface, and their clothes are quite stiff.

Especially the texture of the skin; wax figures cannot achieve a one-to-one reproduction of human skin.

The wax figures disguised by anomalies look very much like real people, so if you look closely, there are ways to distinguish them.

Those with more strength would open one door and use their hands to catch the slowly falling wax figure, ensuring it didn't shatter.

Then they would pick up the wax figure and place it in a safe spot.

After entering the showroom, they would also move the wax figure leaning against the other door to avoid accidentally bumping into it later, just to be safe.

Chosen Ones with less strength placed many buffers they found elsewhere—blankets, coats, etc.—before opening the door, ensuring that even if they didn't catch it steadily, the wax figure wouldn't shatter.

Because Zhang Yangqing had wandered around for a while, he was almost the last to arrive.

And his approach made all the viewers of Dragon Country tremble with fear; every move Zhang Yangqing made could grip the hearts of the Dragon Country audience.

They saw Zhang Yangqing find the showroom, swipe his access card, and pull open both doors at once.

Two wax figures crashed down, bringing the hearts of the Dragon Country viewers to their throats.