Deep in the Living-Chapter 473 - 461: Girl, Countryside, Cabin

The passengers who had disembarked just a short time ago returned to the carriage within minutes. Luo Di noticed a hint of unease, even slight fear, on some of their faces.

The eight of them gathered in the carriage to hold a series of discussions, naturally including the essential self-introductions.

[Joker], an unemployed clown for the time being, saw in the newspaper that a large circus in Wenslim City was running long-term, so he planned to try his luck for a job.

[Douglas], suffering from gigantism, had recently experienced significant tissue growth on his body and came to Wenslim City specifically for medical treatment.

[Hunter], a well-known chef, was heading to Wenslim City to participate in an annual cooking competition.

[Mia], a rural girl who saved up enough money, came alone to the big city with dreams of stardom to audition for a film role.

[Wu Wen], a journalist, heard about multiple missing persons cases in Wenslim City recently and came to investigate.

[Lebeite], a travel novelist on a train journey to Wenslim City for research, unwittingly got caught up in this event.

[The Mysterious Girl], still asleep, couldn’t wake even amidst the loud discussions. After a simple examination by journalist Wu Wen, it was confirmed that her body wasn’t in much trouble, perhaps suffering from narcolepsy.

Lastly, there was Luo Di, a high school baseball player.

Although these identities were clearly etched into everyone’s minds, all had awakened their pituitary glands in last night’s dream.

The basic conjecture was that they were collectively drawn into a Corner Event, an exceptionally advanced one capable of altering their fundamental memories.

At present, no one on the train recognized each other, not even a bit.

Since the situation had occurred and everyone’s memories pointed to [Wenslim City], perhaps only by heading there could they find answers.

Moreover,

The reason everyone quickly returned to the carriage wasn’t some creature outside, nor was it toxic gas.

It was an invisible sense of crisis.

Their pituitary abilities and self-perception could detect this inexplicable crisis, as if remaining exposed outdoors for an extended period would result in unknown harm.

Yet, Joker, who moved furthest outdoors, discovered a sign confirming that they were on the outskirts of Wenslim City’s forest area, likely not far from the city.

After learning this, many on the train were ready to set off.

It was then that journalist Wu Wen suddenly brought up a topic:

"Do any of you have memories about a ’cross’? It seems someone on the cross said something concerning time."

"Three days."

Lebeite took out his notebook and drew a black cross on it, though he couldn’t quite remember what was hanging on the cross.

The number 3 was marked beside the cross.

As this information was vocalized, everyone present, including Luo Di, gradually recalled that indeed such a thing existed.

"Is the event we’ve been sucked into limited to [three days]? If we can’t achieve certain objectives, we will..." Joker speculated while squeezing and popping the balloon dog he had made.

Wu Wen stood up and slung her backpack over her shoulder, with a black Polaroid camera hanging around her neck, "I’m getting ready to go."

"Can I join you?"

The massive figure of Douglas rose, his eyes mixed with other emotions when he looked at Wu Wen.

Wu Wen politely declined with a smile, "Sorry, I prefer traveling alone. Also, due to our affected memories, I can’t ascertain our relationships with each other, so it’s best not to collaborate for now.

Who knows, in the real Corner we might be enemies?"

With a leap, Wu Wen left the carriage and vanished swiftly into the mist with her long strides.

Luo Di watched her disappearing silhouette through the window, finding her reasoning sound; as they’re uncertain of their relationships, rash cooperation might indeed pose greater risks.

Moreover, he had already noticed that Douglas, the tall and robust man, had a peculiar look when glancing at the others, especially women.

He wouldn’t interact with such individuals in real life.

Based on Luo Di’s initial observations,

Joker and Wu Wen seemed to lean towards being good people, while the rest were uncertain.

The most unique was the sleeping girl, the only person Luo Di didn’t feel unfamiliar with, even feeling she was very important. Additionally, as she was also of Eastern descent like him, they might have a deep connection in real life.

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Wu Wen’s talk about the "chain of suspicion" had made everyone on the train less trusting.

Novelist Lebeite was the second to leave the train.

Followed closely by Chef Hunter, who continued munching on his carried meat slices as he departed.

The clown Joker, seeking a job at the circus, also stood up but didn’t leave immediately; instead, he walked towards Luo Di.

"Mr. Di, though I can’t judge if we are allies or foes in real life, my instincts tell me you’re the most reliable here.

You’ve consistently chosen to stay beside the sleeping girl, secretly protecting her.

I guess you’ll continue to stay by her side later, maybe even take her along with you. Honestly, facing this unknown predicament, going alone is extremely perilous.

I personally wish to team up with you, at least for the journey into the city; if anything happens, we can look out for each other, right?"

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