Chapter 1812: 1809: The Baron and the Pocket Watch

Chapter 1812: Chapter 1809: The Baron and the Pocket Watch

Eldest Daughter’s Room

Due to the needs of the stage play, Han Dong, as the “dog,” was unable to communicate verbally.

However, Han Dong already had a strategy for this.

“Visual Coverage”

The vision of the actress playing the eldest daughter, Fima, suddenly displayed a double image showing a series of common Black Tower characters:

‘From now on, we’ll communicate this way to ensure the performance proceeds smoothly.

Try to act naturally, so the audience doesn’t notice this communication method… Our temporary cooperation just now was very pleasant, and I hope we can continue working together.

I’ll share the information I currently have and provide a brief analysis and organization of the next steps.

Feel free to offer any suggestions you might have.’

Fima was quite unsure of how to communicate with the other party; after all, it seemed impossible to talk directly to a dog, right?

Just when she had this thought,

the relevant words were also imprinted in the visual display, read by Han Dong.

“You only need to generate the thoughts you want to express in your consciousness, and the ‘related content’ will be visible to me, so you don’t need to worry about this… With a little exchange, we’ll get familiar with this mode, perhaps even more efficient than direct conversation.”

Even though she knew how to convey information to the “dog,” Fima still couldn’t quite understand,

as “Visual Communication” doesn’t seem like a natural trait and more like a power. However, according to the rules, everyone in the circus, including the actors, is under truth sealing and shouldn’t be able to use advanced abilities.

Fima didn’t think too much about it; the primary task was surviving the stage performance.

Based on the previous performance, this canine-human in front of her was worth collaborating with and could greatly increase their survival rate.

Judging by her years of ‘intimate contact’ with the opposite sex, this creature was noticeably different, exuding a peculiar sense of power.

And so, the two stayed temporarily in the bedroom.

To the audience, it looked like the person and the dog were taking a short break due to the earlier intense battle.

In reality, they were engaging in highly efficient “Visual Communication.”

As Han Dong delivered various pieces of information, Fima appeared very much surprised… She hadn’t expected Han Dong to have gathered so much critical information as early as the start.

This included that once family members were killed, actors would obtain the special traits from the deceased,

and the existence of a secret basement structure in the mansion, plus actors could quickly reach the basement through several hidden passages within the building,

and the most crucial point deduced during the earlier fight—the heart’s weakness.

Ms. Fima listened with great focus and fully endorsed the plan Han Dong formulated, without offering any additional opinions.

Furthermore,

although “Visual Communication” was an expression of the Demon Eye’s ability, it didn’t reveal this critical trump card.

The principle was akin to using hacks in certain games where you have a full map vision; the system will quickly ban your account.

However, if you use the hack for more covert actions, like merely looting some items, the system itself would find it hard to detect.

‘… Due to the recent battle, the actors likely won’t actively engage with us, opting to target other audience participants instead.

Follow the ‘selection criteria’ I mentioned and quickly make contact with other spectators.

If they meet the criteria, let them join in; if not, prioritize acquiring [Props].

Moreover, with a bit more exploration on the first floor, my map will gain a live-detection function, allowing us better command of the situation.

Let’s go!’

‘I have a small suggestion.’

Fima projected her thoughts onto the retina:

‘When I went on stage, I observed the body details of other cast members. Although everyone was limited to a common state, there were still subtle differences in physical traits.

Aside from not being able to read too much from you,

I could gather a lot of useful information from other participants. I suggest approaching the actor playing the [Chief Cook]… His steps are heavy, and his stance is stable, yet each move appears heavy and powerful, which should meet your selection criteria.

Additionally, there’s the actor playing [The Playful Mr. Tom], though he seems not very sociable.’

‘Alright, let’s start by contacting the Chief Cook.’

The communication concluded.

Woof~ Han Dong barked deliberately, saliva continuously seeping from his torn lips.

Fima also tossed a dagger into the air, catching it as she stood and sheathing it back into her boot.

The demon hunting squad composed of the young lady and the dog officially embarked on their journey.

…

In the first floor’s main hall.

[The Visiting Baron Holi] was waiting in the VIP room.

On the table, only a third of the hot soup was consumed,

occasionally getting up to pace around the room, acting as impatient as possible, expressing a state eager to convey important information he had investigated to his fiancée.

On the surface very impatient, but internally, murderous intent accumulated over time.

‘Why so slow?

Is it this troublesome woman refusing to come down, or did that undying old butler fail to convey the message?

This woman only needed to meet with me, and we’d have a legitimate reason to leave the mansion, ending the performance early.

It probably won’t be that simple, I might as well find this woman myself.

Once I leave the circus, I must kill her…’

The actor’s name was [Camiro],

outwardly appearing gentle and scholarly, wearing glasses, and being the head researcher at the Circle Beast City’s Biological Research Institute… yet secretly a pathological killer.

Selecting targets randomly and in a completely traceable pattern,

he would use his position at the research institute to create an alibi, repeatedly altering biological brains to create ‘scapegoats,’ clearing his own name.

The Baron Holi he portrayed was a key plot character who knew from the start that this home’s owner was a demon worshiper planning a massacre sacrifice of the entire family tonight.

[Prop – Baron’s Compass]: When the individual selects other family members as targets, the compass always points in the correct direction (providing the shortest path guidance).

The baron immediately locked [The Eldest Daughter] as the target, and the compass would first guide him to the only staircase between floors.

As he opened the VIP room door, he suddenly froze.

The old butler stood just outside the door, apologetically saying, “Baron Holi, I deeply apologize, the young lady is unwell today…”

Before he finished speaking.

Swish!

A gloved “hand” swiftly pierced the baron’s neck from the side, avoiding the carotid artery to prevent immediate death, directly targeting the cervical spine… Crack! Cervical vertebra shattered.

The butler also revealed part of his true stitching self as an actor.

After a reprimand from ‘The Heart,’ he had to speed up the slaughter to regain The Heart’s trust.

Since the baron before him did not suspect anything, he went straight for the vital points.

With a fractured cervical spine, any ordinary person would collapse directly, paralyzed.

Yet, this head of the Biological Research Institute, [Camiro], remained standing, for his murderous hobbies weren’t purely a release of desire,

In his youth, he would secretly perform human surgeries through live captures.

Ultimately, he applied the surgical outcomes to himself.

Despite being under [Truth Limitation], some biological modifications from his surgeries persisted… his nervous system could control the entire body even without relying on the spine.

Bang!

A heavy kick landed on the butler, followed by grabbing a nearby wooden chair!

Crack!

Wood splintered everywhere as he slammed it into the butler’s head, creating a massive hole, with brain matter spilling out.

Camiro suffered too; the pain from his broken cervical vertebra was intense.

Seeing the opponent’s brain matter seep out, implying immobility for a while, he clutched his protruding neck with one hand, trying to escape… planning self-surgery once reaching a safe zone, striving to restore his spine.

However.

Not knowing the actor’s true capabilities, unaware the opponent had long-range abilities,

he hadn’t run even ten meters.

Whoosh!

Several thin threads shot into his back,

even with nerve quantities triple that of a common person, he couldn’t break free from the wires controlling his body,

Bam!

Fell heavily to the ground, using his last strength to claw at the floor surface.

The killer’s resilience forced him to crawl another three meters… accompanied by a hopeless scream, leaving a trail of claw marks, ultimately being dragged into the darkness.