I’m Really Scared
Chapter 52: Cannot Squander

So in this simulated scenario, besides monsters, there are also interactive NPCs?

Guan Shan was amazed as he examined the suddenly appearing NPC, feeling like he had discovered a new world.

This NPC was a young female swordsman, with a long sword at her waist, dressed in white, and wearing a veiled hat. The black gauze made her face a bit blurry, but her sharp chin and pale red lips revealed some youthful innocence.

Although she looked very human-like—no offense intended, just literally human-like—the girl in front of him was undoubtedly simulated by the simulator, part of the scene.

Real people, like Xiao Shen, couldn't see these monsters and scenarios or be affected by them.

Remember, last time Guan Shan fought a monster right in front of Shen Dinghua, and she wasn't even touched by it?

That's what real people are like!

That's why Guan Shan tried so hard to hide his presence in certain places, to avoid being seen fighting air and facing social death...

Guan Shan felt a vague sense of familiarity with this NPC girl.

It seemed like he'd seen such an image in many places and suspected the simulator had randomly picked a character from some online game.

As he continued to stare, the NPC's information appeared.

【[A Passing Swordsman] ??? (lv.15)】

【HP: 5000】

【Description: Though a living person, this nameless girl swordsman wanders in the Edge of Hell, seemingly searching for something.】

【*Note: NPCs can be useful allies. Talk to them carefully; unexpected rewards may await.】

"Level 15?!!!"

Guan Shan was so shocked he leaned back.

This was the highest level he'd seen so far! The previous monsters were only level 10, and they had nearly killed him. He barely managed to defeat them with tools and luck, always at the brink of death.

And this NPC was level 15, terrifyingly strong, and hard to imagine her power.

Despite being level 15, her HP was only 5000.

According to previous templates, if her health was this low, her attack power must be incredibly high or she had special abilities.

Either way, it was scary.

Guan Shan was relieved. "Thank goodness it's an NPC... If she were a monster, I'd be dead today."

He thought this and then had a bad feeling.

Wait, if NPCs this strong can help, the breakthrough mission boss must be incredibly powerful!

With this thought, Guan Shan knew he had to hold onto this NPC's help tightly. Without her, he wouldn't stand a chance.

The girl swordsman walked up to him, relieved to see he was unharmed, then looked at the monster's corpse on the ground. "This one's ability is tricky. I didn't expect you to wake up so quickly."

Such familiarity...

Guan Shan raised an eyebrow. He had expected her to be a cold, aloof NPC, but she seemed quite warm-hearted.

Gao Ye noticed his surprised expression and seriously introduced herself. "Hello, Guan Shan. I'm 'Swordsman'."

Codename "Swordsman".

But before joining the Special Security Group, she was already known among Espers, so many knew her name.

Giving her codename meant officially recognizing him as a member of the Special Security Group, laying all cards on the table.

Since Guan Shan was so knowledgeable about the Death Hive's actions, he must also be aware of their identities.

It might seem redundant to introduce herself this way.

However, Gao Ye felt it necessary to show her sincerity; otherwise, he wouldn't be open with her.

Uh, how did this NPC know his name...? Guan Shan blinked, puzzled.

But then he thought, as the saying goes, the more flamboyant the skin, the stronger the character.

A level 15 big shot with such an "extraordinary" appearance, capable of wandering through hell, must have some ability to know names.

Guan Shan nodded, picking up the loot while testing, "Hello, are you looking for something?"

Gao Ye was surprised. Looking for something? She wasn't looking for anything specific... unless you counted finding the hidden Worker Bee One or stronger members of the Death Hive?

This was a good opportunity for information; she couldn't let it slip! As for the slight difference in Guan Shan's tone, she knew his mental state might be unstable during battle, so she ignored it.

Gao Ye nodded and said, "I'm looking for the strongest person here—you know, right?"

She watched as Guan Shan skillfully stripped Worker Bee Six of anything useful...

He seemed more like a looter than a hero.

To him, the ruthless Death Hive was merely a source of gear.

Guan Shan's eyes lit up.

Great, this NPC is looking for the boss! He immediately said, "Up high. I don't know exactly where, but going up is the right direction."

Guan Shan stood up, shining his flashlight on a nearby... neck.

Yes, to him, it wasn't a human skin wall but a long cylindrical column wrapped in human skin, with a base like shoulders.

The grotesque scene resembled a person with an extremely long neck buried in the darkness.

The neck was covered in rotting sores.

That seemed to be the path to the boss room.

Guan Shan winced, suppressing his discomfort, and said, "There... that should be it."

Gao Ye looked in the direction of Guan Shan's flashlight, her eyes narrowing. So it's hiding on the crane.

She lifted her sword, ready to move.

Guan Shan quickly said, "Wait, I have something to do. Can you wait a moment?"

Gao Ye paused and nodded, "Sure, what do you need to do?"

Surprisingly accommodating! Guan Shan smiled politely, "I want to kill a few more... uh..."

Guan Shan hesitated, wondering how to refer to monsters in her terms. Got it!

He pointed to the deformed octopus man on the ground, smiling warmly, "I want to kill a few more of these beasts. Can you wait a bit?"

These are all experience and power boosts. Can't waste them! Gao Ye: "..."

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