novelraw Chapter 128 Δ District Key Prisoner Handbook
Chapter 128 Δ District Key Prisoner Handbook
Qin Yue stopped and turned around to face a group of pale-faced trainee prison guards who were unconsciously holding their breath.
She took out a stack of thin, dark-black booklets from her document bag and distributed them to everyone in turn.
The booklet's cover is made of a tough, leather-like material that feels cool to the touch, and it's printed with silver lettering:
Abyss Prison - Delta District Key Inmate Handbook (Provisional Version for Trainee Guards)
"Take this," Qin Yue said in a deep voice. "Every rule on this was bought with blood and irreparable cost."
"It's not a suggestion, it's an ironclad rule."
"Now, hurry up and quickly flip through the documents as I lead you through this corridor, paying particular attention to the rules for the cells I will be stopping at later."
An invisible, chilling pressure spread with her words.
The last trace of color drained from the faces of the trainee prison guards. A stiffness dominated by immense fear made them almost unable to move, and they could only mechanically take the heavy manual.
Lin Feng had already lowered his head and started flipping through the pages.
The manual's pages were yellowed and worn, and a series of seemingly absurd yet strangely serious rules came into view:
[Prisoners number 1 and 7 are deaf and mute and cannot speak. If they speak to you, regardless of what they say, please immediately close your eyes and count to 30 silently.]
[2. The female prisoner number 8 is named "Shuying." Don't be fooled by her pitiful and harmless appearance. If she makes any requests of you, don't hesitate to spit on her immediately.]
[3. Prisoner number 11 is a songstress; it is strictly forbidden to listen to Prisoner number 11 hum any melody that exceeds three phrases.]
Physical isolation can be achieved using the included dedicated earplugs.
If the earplugs malfunction or are not present, the only emergency measure is to create a huge, irregular noise at all costs to disrupt its rhythm.
[4. Ensure that prisoner number 13 "eats" daily. If he refuses, repeat "You need energy" to him three times, then leave without reporting.]
[Prisoner number 5.21 is a "collector"... He might ask you a question; you can choose not to answer, but you absolutely cannot lie...]
[Prisoner number 6.27 is named "Phantom." This prisoner is a top-tier psychic polluter in the field of seduction. His methods of inducing others are not limited to language and physical actions, but also include ineffable mental fluctuations and pheromone infiltration.]
If you experience any of the following symptoms: 1. You start having uncontrollable fantasies of intimate contact with her; 2. Your fingers unconsciously begin unbuttoning your uniform; 3. You believe she is the only true love of your life.
This indicates that you have been deeply affected by mental pollution.
[Immediately and without hesitation, turn the gun towards yourself and pull the trigger.]
[Forcing myself into unconsciousness is currently the only way to break the mental connection and buy you a chance to be saved.]
[7. Prisoner number 0 is named "Blank". If you find the door to cell number 0 open during your patrol, regardless of what is inside or not, please gently close it and then forget about it.]
【Note:】
The above seven points are specific survival guidelines for certain high-priority prisoners in the Delta (Δ) zone.
But this absolutely does not mean that prisoners not on the list are safe.
This handbook only records the tip of the iceberg of known threats.
In this abyss, the unknown far outweighs the known, and silence is often more deadly than a roar.
Every corner you see, every sound you hear, may contain a terror yet unrecorded by the rules, a terror powerful enough to devour you.
Please remember: here, survival is not the norm, but a fleeting stroke of luck that requires absolute vigilance and rationality.
As Lin Feng quickly flipped through the manual, his steps unconsciously followed the group, stopping behind Qin Yue.
He looked up and saw a number painted in scarlet red on the dark alloy door: [1]
The control panel screen next to the door was emitting a faint green light, indicating a stable internal state.
Lin Feng subconsciously squinted at the small window on the door.
The cell was dimly lit, and a gaunt, almost inhuman creature was quietly curled up in the shadows of a corner.
As if sensing the gaze from outside the window, the figure suddenly raised its head—
Its (or perhaps his) face was as pale as if it had been soaking in water for too long, and a pair of disproportionately large, wide-open eyes occupied most of its face, which were now fixed intently on Lin Feng.
Then, its twisted mouth slowly stretched to both sides, forming an absolutely inhuman, extremely quiet, and eerie smile, as if sharing a dark secret that only the two of them could understand.
Lin Feng felt a chill creep up his spine, and he immediately looked away.
At the same time, a question suddenly pierced his mind—
The manual clearly states "Prisoner No. 0", but the numbers in front of us start from 1.
So, where is number 0?
Or was it deliberately separated and placed at the end of the entire sequence because it was too special and dangerous?
Led by Qin Yue, the team continued their silent journey through the oppressive passage.
The whispers and eerie noises that occasionally emanated from the cells on both sides continued to erode the sanity of the newcomers.
Soon, the group made a brief stop in front of cell number 7.
The first rule in the manual is about Prisoner Number 7—
Prisoner number 7 is deaf and mute and cannot speak.
If he speaks to you, regardless of what he says, immediately close your eyes and silently count to 30.
Through the narrow window in the door, you can see an ordinary-looking middle-aged man sleeping peacefully on the bed, his serene demeanor out of place in this prison.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Next, the group arrived at cell number 8.
[The female prisoner number 8 is named "Shuying." Don't be fooled by her pitiful and harmless appearance. If she makes any requests of you, don't hesitate to spit on her immediately.]
Looking through the narrow window, I could see a woman standing inside.
She was slender and had an exceptionally beautiful face, but her eyes and brows were filled with an unyielding melancholy and fragility, making her seem pitiful to behold.
As the procession approached, the trainee prison guards with weaker mental fortitude all felt a shiver run down their spines.
A strange sense of pity and a strong desire to protect arose uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart, almost overwhelming my reason.
Just then, the woman suddenly moved.
She hurried to the cell door, pressed her pale face against the cold observation window, and her tearful eyes swept over the crowd.
Then, a voice, soft as a whisper yet clearly resonating deep within everyone's mind, drifted forth:
"Hey, blond guy... my shadow... it's gone. Can you help me find it?"