Without time to wash up, Shen Mo got up and hurried downstairs, meeting Su Man, Zhu Shu, Pan Xiaoxin, and Cheng Weicai at the doorway, all similarly drawn by the sound of music.
“What’s that sound?”
“I don’t know, it seems to be coming from downstairs.”
They exchanged a few hurried words and went downstairs together, then saw Yan Qingwen, Lü Ang, and Li Li. The three were either leaning against the table or lying against the wall, all looking as if they had just woken up.
Shen Mo was shocked.
These three were the last shift on watch last night, but judging by their current state, they had all fallen asleep?!
People from the special forces shouldn't be so lacking in vigilance! The only explanation was that some force had caused these three to fall asleep unconsciously!
Just like him last night!
Thinking of this, his heart tightened.
This feeling was truly terrible. In such a large house, none of the ten people were awake. It was alarming!
A look of astonishment also appeared on Yan Qingwen’s face, clearly realizing his own abnormality.
“What’s going on?” He looked around, his eyes glancing towards the door as he spoke, and asked suspiciously, “What’s that sound?”
The music seemed to be coming from outside the door.
“We don’t know, we just heard it too.” Zhu Shu paused on the stairs, looking hesitantly at the door. “The sound isn't loud, but I don’t know why… Su Man and I were woken up by it almost simultaneously.”
Lü Ang frowned. “Why is there music suddenly? Where is it coming from?”
He walked to the window, trying to see what was at the door through the glass, but within his limited view, he didn't find any suspicious person or object.
Everyone looked at each other with apprehension.
The music was beautiful and moving, cheerful and comfortable, the common “For Elise” often heard from music boxes. However, in this situation, it seemed so out of place, as chilling as a death knell.
Yan Qingwen was considering who should open the door.
Thinking of Bai Youwei alone in the bedroom, Shen Mo couldn't help but worry, so he went back, carried her out, and placed her in the wheelchair by the stairs.
Bai Youwei was never in a good mood when she woke up.
She glanced at everyone and asked irritably, “What are you all standing around for? Go open the door!”
Lü Ang thought for a moment, and relying on his tall and strong physique, went to open the door with an air of confidence.
He was stopped halfway by Yan Qingwen.
Yan Qingwen handed Lü Ang a piece of firewood as a makeshift weapon.
Seeing this, the others subconsciously held their breath, their expressions tense as they watched the door.
Lü Ang gripped the rough piece of firewood, his eyes fixed on the door as he approached step by step.
Slowly…
Steadily…
Closer and closer…
The music continued to play.
He swallowed nervously, just about to reach out and open the door.
Bai Youwei grew impatient and shouted with a frown, “It’s so noisy! Who’s outside?!”
Lü Ang almost stumbled!
And at that very moment, the music stopped!
A childish and familiar voice sounded from outside the door—
“Aha~ Hello everyone! I'm the Observer of this game. It seems everyone is awake. May I come in now?”
Everyone: “…”
What kind of demonic operation was this?! It could actually knock on the door???
And someone actually responded!!!
Bai Youwei rolled her eyes. “Can’t you come in yourself? Do we have to invite you in?”
The voice outside was unhurried and even sounded a bit playful:
“Oh, oh~ Due to the special nature of this game, without the permission of the Dollhouse Master, no one can enter, not even the Observer~”
Bai Youwei: “Ha ha, then stay outside forever.”
“That’s not allowed either. If I don’t come in, I can’t start the game, and if it doesn’t start, it can’t end. If the game doesn’t end, you can’t leave—do you want to stay in the Dollhouse forever?”