Chapter 385: Crouch Stealth
Chapter 385: Crouch Stealth
"Oh, task completed?"
Lindsey's first reaction was that he didn't have such a task in his quest log.
Except for the Heart's Voice quest, which was to attend a concert to activate the Music Game Module.
He had no quests related to horror games at all! But Lindsey quickly realized what was happening.
Just like when he had awakened his skills but hadn't obtained the Quest Log skill yet.
The Horror Game Module had awakened.
Derived from the Game Player skill itself, Lindsey gained this ability because his experiences aligned with the corresponding game environment! "In a complex constructed tunnel, escaping the pursuit of a terrifying plant..."
"Is that what it means?"
The sudden unlocking of the module caught Lindsey off guard.
He couldn't help but laugh, and immediately opened his attribute panel to check the first skill of this new module.
Crouch Stealth: As long as the player crouches, they will automatically enter stealth mode.
Stealth: When not detected by enemies, the following effects are gained:
- Blending into a crowd reduces your presence.
Not being directly stared at and remaining silent significantly reduces your presence.
Being in darkness or behind cover significantly reduces your presence.
Movement speed is reduced while in stealth.
Note: Phantoms, alien beasts, mechanical killers... In short, crouch down and stay silent.
"..."
"Is this really an essential skill for horror games?"
Lindsey chuckled softly and turned to Kaghi beside him.
They had reached a large hall resembling a public lounge, with decorative pillars nearby that could provide him with cover.
Moreover, Kaghi was an exceptional Sensor with outstanding reconnaissance abilities.
Undoubtedly, they could test this stealth skill right now! "Kaghi, turn around, close your eyes, and open them again after counting to ten."
Kaghi asked, puzzled: "Lord Diablo, what are you doing?"
Lindsey replied, "It's just an experiment, don't worry, it's safe."
At this moment, the two had already escaped Yuramanthor's pursuit.
The Sensor was filled with doubts, but he obediently closed his eyes and began silently counting:
"10, 9, 8... 3..."
The countdown ended, and Kaghi opened his eyes.
"Lord Diablo, I've finished counting... Ah?"
The Sensor realized Lindsey was gone.
"Where is he? Where did he go?"
Kaghi turned around in place.
His gaze swept across the entire lounge, but he couldn't spot Lindsey.
"Is this a joke... Did you leave me here?"
Kaghi was incredulous.
He began to activate his Sensor skills, using his keen hearing and tactile perception to scan the surrounding environment.
But the result was—
The Sensor stood there for over ten seconds, still unable to sense Lindsey's presence.
Kaghi didn't bother to check every corner meticulously.
Because he was confident in his skills; if Lindsey was in this hall or even a little further away, he would definitely sense his movements! "This..."
Kaghi swallowed hard.
He couldn't find Lindsey anywhere, and he began to suspect that Lindsey might have left him there.
Alone in this mysterious and dangerous secret realm.
The Sensor's heart started pounding wildly, as if it would leap out of his throat at any moment.
With his weak combat abilities, he had no assurance...
"Alright, confirmation complete!"
Just then, Lindsey's voice came from behind Kaghi.
He instantly appeared in Kaghi's perception, startling him with a shudder.
Kaghi turned around and saw Lindsey walk out from behind a nearby pillar.
"You... I..." Kaghi was almost speechless, finally only managing to mutter in astonishment, "How is this possible?"
"I was just testing something, no need to make a big fuss."
Lindsey clapped his hands and led the other person to continue moving downward through the garden.
The Sensor's reaction proved the effectiveness of the Stealth Mode skill.
As long as he hid, even a Sensor couldn't detect his presence.
At least...
it was better to be conservative in his estimation.
At least for those below the Fifth Stage, it was highly unlikely that any Awakener would be able to track him down.
Lindsey chose to end the conversation, and Kaghi naturally didn't dare to ask more.
After some time, he finally spoke again:
"Lord Diablo, what are we going to do now?"
Lindsey pointed upward:
"Yuramanthor—that's the plant that attacked us—is now blocking the center of the garden, almost completely sealing off the passage."
"To get through, we must find its roots and destroy it from the core."
Kaghi was a bit puzzled:
"Why are we going down?"
"Do you remember the reservoir we passed at the beginning?" Lindsey explained his thoughts. "The garden itself definitely doesn't consume the water in the reservoir, and there are no other large water-drinking creatures here."
"So, it's most likely that Yuramanthor has absorbed all the water from the reservoir."
Kaghi finally understood:
"We're going to that reservoir!"
Lindsey nodded, then shook his head:
"Not necessarily the reservoir, as long as we can enter the water conduit."
Plants absorb water through their roots.
And the [Hunting Notes] clearly stated that Yuramanthor's main body couldn't move, but it could control its vines and leaves.
Given that,
its water-absorbing roots must be at the connection point of the water conduit!
Finding this location would lead them to the roots, well as the core of the plant!
To enter the water conduit, a regular room's pipe wouldn't be large enough to fit a person.
Fortunately, Lindsey had already mapped out the surrounding environment with his Map skill during his earlier reconnaissance.
With a clear goal in mind, he led Kaghi to a spacious hall.
There was a long-dry fountain in the hall, and next to it, an entrance to the water conduit system.
But as soon as they entered the hall,
the Sensor beside him was immediately stunned by the scene before them.
"What was this place used for before?"
On the map, this was just a vast cave with an entrance to the water conduit.
But upon actually arriving, they could see the magnificent and grand setting.
The garden's facilities were extravagantly luxurious, with a well-organized layout and clear distinctions between primary and secondary areas.
The surrounding tall walls were divided into six equal parts.
Each wall featured a stern-faced, armored, and imposing man, exuding a fierce and authoritative aura.
However, at this moment, these grand reliefs had all been violently scratched by weapons.
"..."
Lindsey remained silent.
This was clearly a place used for serious and grand occasions.
With the garden abandoned, this place was naturally left to decay.
Yet, curiously, there was still something attention-grabbing on the main podium in the center of the square.
Lindsey quickly walked up to it.
On the podium, a solitary wooden sign stood, next to it was a small, seven-pointed star-shaped badge, emitting an essence aura.
(End of Chapter)
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