[Drastic environmental change detected. Spatial coordinates locked: Time-Slot Hotel, seventh floor, safe guest room]
Jiang Zi rubbed his brow. He wasn’t startled, only filled with the familiar feeling of “here we go again.”
“Panel, scan this location’s safety and analyze the basic information on the ‘Time-Slot Hotel.’”
[Scanning... The current room is enveloped by an unknown high-level force field. Classified as an absolute safe zone. Database match: ‘Time-Slot Hotel’, the initial gathering point and rest area for the Chosen Ones in the rules-based horror world. Functions: challenge announcements, teleportation, and settlement.]
Just then, the soft light in the room flickered, and the mechanical voice spoke again: “Notice: The new challenge announcement will be posted in the lobby in three minutes. Forced teleportation will begin shortly.”
“Great, the beginner’s guide is here.” Jiang Zi stood up, straightened his somewhat casual clothes, and pushed open the heavy carved wooden door.
[Welcome, Chosen Ones, to the horror world. Please remain calm and cautious.]
[Your actions can affect your country’s national fortune!]
[Current challenge: Royal Hotel]
[Current challenge level: A]
[The Dragon Kingdom livestream is now open]
[Current viewpoint: Chosen One ‘Jiang Zi’]
Comments began trickling across the screen:
“Here we go! This newcomer looks pretty calm, huh?”
“Time-Slot Hotel! It’s amazing every time!”
“Rules-based horror is starting again. Let’s pray our Chosen One survives a few days...”
“He looks like a student. Can he handle it? Don’t let this end in another speedrun.”
