[System] + [One Female Lead] + [National Fortune Livestream] + [Horror Survival]
When the entire world was dragged into the “Horror Game,” the players’ lives became directly tied to their nations’ fortunes. Chen Wang, China’s contestant, drew the most vicious entity in the “Dreadful Ghost Bride” instance right from the start: Lingxi, a vengeful spirit in a dark red wedding dress.
Rumor had it she was the legitimate daughter of a royal household wiped out in a former dynasty. Anyone who entered the instance would have a red cord wound around their neck by her and be dragged into a coffin to be buried alive. As Chen Wang teetered on the brink of death, the “Ghost Marriage Protection System” bound to him displayed a message: [Hidden skill detected for ghost bride: “Devoted Wife.” Absolute loyalty to her spouse. When danger arises, she enters “Dread Fiend Form.”]
In the eerie royal residence’s Buddhist shrine, Lingxi’s red dress was stained with years-old blood. Her fingernails dug into Chen Wang’s wrist. “Husband, it’s time to close the coffin.”
But Chen Wang took the jade clasp she had owned in life from his System inventory. His fingertips brushed her pale lips. “My dear, I found the jade clasp you loved so much when you were alive.”
The global livestream chat exploded:
“Is China’s contestant trying out a new way to die?”
“Isn’t she going to snap his neck any second now?”
But the grip on his wrist suddenly loosened, and the murderous rage in Lingxi’s red eyes broke into wisps of red mist. “...Husband, it’s dirty.”
From then on, China’s livestream took a very different turn:
While players from other countries begged to clear the game, Chen Wang patted Lingxi’s shoulder. “Dear, that Painted-Skin Ghost keeps sneaking looks at you. Should I take care of it?”
Lingxi’s red dress stirred without a breeze, and black miasma rose wherever its hem swept. “Husband, close your eyes.”
The global audience numbly flooded the chat: “Is China’s national fortune a VIP perk from a vengeful spirit?”
The author praises himself, come on. (*´ω`*)