Demon’s Cage

Chapter 2: Stabbing in the Back

The backpack wasn’t too large.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been hidden by the body.

It was an ordinary sized backpack; the two fasteners divided it into two pockets.

He couldn’t wait, so Qin opened the two fasteners.

However, the result made Qin Ran disappointed.

There were three cans, a bottle of purified water and a tattered book. There weren’t any coins and equipment that Qin Ran had expected. However, Qin Ran was immediately relieved.

Even in the completely real ‘underground game’, some of the general rules of the game still existed. According to the usual rules, this was the ‘beginner village’.

To obtain powerful equipment in a “new village” was clearly impossible.

Sighing, Qin checked what he got.

……

When his finger touched the can and water, columns of information directly appeared in Qin Ran’s sight without affecting his awareness.

Next, Qin Ran looked at the tattered book.

When he touched it, the information bar appeared-

Qin Ran subconsciously opened the tattered diary. There were scribbles and many places had been stained. He simply couldn’t see it clearly.

Thus, the entire contents of the diary was messy and disordered-

October 21, overcast

The war lasted for four months. Food, water, and medicine shortages occurred. Gunfire sounded everywhere, but fortunately the rebels weren’t searching day and night. They only did their daily routines, touring around during the daytime and then returning to their camps. What’s appalling was that those thugs took advantage of the nights. Like locusts, they robbed anything we had.

October 27, clear

d.a.m.n it! I was robbed! My only can of food and water were robbed! What should I do?

October 29, overcast

I can’t wait! I want to do something while I still have the strength in me!

November 1, clear

Hahaha, I really have good luck, it was a big catch! Not only did I find food, but I also found a weapon! Please call me lucky Dell!

November 11, clear

Lucky Dell is going to attack again. This time it’ll be another rewarding experience!

……

The diary stopped there.

Obviously, it wasn’t lucky like the person had described.

Qin Ran looked at the body.

Although he was still somewhat uncomfortable, Qin Ran didn’t turn his head away this time.

Because of that messy diary, Qin obtained some basic information, but he found some clues as well: there should be a weapon somewhere near the body.

For Qin Ran who was unarmed, a weapon was naturally essential!

This way, he would be able to have a sense of security and self-protection.

Based on information from the diary, his surroundings weren’t safe.

To survive for seven days wasn’t easy.

“I hope I’m not lost!”

Thinking about this, Qin Ran reached out his hands and started searching again.

This time he was more careful than his earlier inspection.

The thick and dried blood inevitably stuck to Qin Ran’s hands, making him want to puke, but if he was rewarded, it would be worth it.

……

……

Qin Ran found dagger by the corpse’s waist. Because the body was covered in clothing, only a careful search would discover it.

He also found a lighter in the pocket.

Qin Ran picked up the slightly rusty dagger and wiped the lighter. After two or three attempts, a small flame appeared.

Using the light emitting from the flame, Qin Ran could see clearly that there wasn’t just some rust on the dagger. The bright red stains were clearly something else.

So what was it?

Qin Ran realized it after he read the diary.

The city was no longer in order as the civilians were trapped in the city and faced starvation. The city had become extremely dangerous. When they encountered the rebels, there were defenseless, but when they encountered other civilians, they became thugs.

It was just like the corpse in front of him!

Looking at the body again, Qin Ran put the cans and water in his backpack. Then, he put the lighter in his shirt pocket. When entering the game world, his clothing had already become dirty like those of the civilians. Fortunately, it wasn’t broken.

After Qin took the dagger, he was ready to leave.

The empty room didn’t give Qin Ran any reason to stay.

Through the obstructed windows, he could see that the sunlight was disappearing, so he urgently needed to leave.

The night was when mobs came out.

Therefore, Qin Ran wasn’t going to stay at this conspicuous place.

Houses were likely to become thugs’ targets when searching.

“The drains and sewers are probably the most suitable places to hide!”

Qin Ran was contemplating where he’d hide for the night.

It didn’t have to be comfortable; it just had to be well hidden to be a great place.

Underground was definitely his first choice, since people wouldn’t normally look in those areas.

Of course, other people might be hiding there as well, but those people were definitely a lot safer than thugs.

Opening the door, Qin Ran saw a slanted corridor, and on the opposite side was another opened door. It was empty inside; apparently, it had already been evacuated.

Through the corridor, he walked to a gate.

Just as Qin Ran was ready to move-

Bang!

The gate was flung open and a shadow fell on the floor. Then, another shadow appeared, laughing with a low voice.

The moment the door was forced open, Qin Ran went back to his room and held the dagger in his hand, carefully listening to what was happening.

“Oh, great discovery! There’s a woman here!”

That laughter had an undisguised excitement.

“Go away!” The woman yelled. Listening to the noise, Qin could imagine the woman retreating back on the floor.

However, just then, Qin Ran’s face changed. The sounds were becoming clearer.

The other person was approaching him!

At the end of the corridor, there was another room. Qin Ran was in the room next to it. Once the man came to the end of the hallway, he would enter one of the rooms.

It was either Qin Ran’s room or the empty room. It was a 50% chance.

Qin Ran had layers of sweat form in his hand that was holding the dagger.

He’s getting close!

Closer!

Qin Ran was nervous. However, this uneasiness didn’t change the fact that the man was approaching.

When that women retreated back into the room where Qin Ran was hiding, Qin Ran stopped breathing.

The woman was shocked. Obviously, she didn’t expect that there would be someone else hiding here.

However, the next moment she returned to normal.

She kept moving backwards and didn’t give Qin Ran a glance. She wasn’t even crying for help.

This made Qin Ran very surprised. However, the approaching footsteps quickly alerted Qin Ran.

The woman in the front of him might not be dangerous, but the man approaching him definitely was.

If Qin Ran was found out, the man would definitely choose to fight him.

This upcoming battle would ultimately end up in someone being killed.

Qin Ran knew this very well.

His body wasn’t strong and he didn’t have any fighting skills. Comparing to a thug that had survived in the war for four months, Qin Ran was like a piece of cake.

However, it wasn’t like he had absolutely no chance.

Qin Ran looked at the lady on the ground.

She looked very calm, but her eyes indicated something which made Qin Ran understand her intention. He held his breath and concealed himself as best he could.

Tap, tap, tap.

The sounds made by the man’s shoes stepping on the wooden floor was not only clear, but also powerful. He was like a beastly predator showing off his strength.

“Don’t come any closer!”

The woman stayed in a corner. Her furry voice had a deep sense of despair.

This triggered more and more interest from her pursuer.

He didn’t even notice that there was another person in the room. He was totally entranced by the lady.

He laid his eyes all over his prey, completely exposing his back to Qin Ran.

Qin didn’t hesitate as he slowly and silently raised his dagger.

Then, he suddenly stabbed at the man.

Poof!

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