Black Raven Prison (12) Her Whereabouts
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Mu Xinning got out of bed and tidied her hair slightly. “Jin, I want to explore this floor first.”
After scaring Mo Yichen away earlier, she believed that man wouldn’t bother her again anytime soon.
She first stood by the window and looked around, realizing that this prison was actually located on an isolated island!
She hadn’t paid attention before, but now she saw nothing but vast ocean outside. If she imagined this place as a seaside residence, the view would be quite beautiful. Unfortunately, she was currently imprisoned.
Losing the desire to admire the scenery any longer, she turned around, picked up her doll, and opened the door to step outside.
The hospital corridor was eerily quiet. She had sensed it the moment she entered this floor—it felt as if no one was here.
Since the bearded man had led them to their cells, the so-called guards seemed to have vanished into thin air; they no longer patrolled the floors. The only thing she could think of were the omnipresent cameras.
Except for the second floor and the restrooms, nearly every corner had a surveillance camera. The guards must be monitoring them at all times.
This hospital floor, aside from the consultation room and ten wards, also contained a lounge, a small cafeteria, a waiting hall, and two unidentified rooms.
She had already visited the consultation room, and the wards were probably all identical. The cafeteria offered free meals, but the food was very simple and clearly stated only one meal was served per day.
Unlike other floors, the wards here each had private bathrooms, fully equipped.
On other floors, some had toilets but no showers, while others had showers but no toilets.
The waiting hall was nothing special, while the lounge was reserved for the prison doctors. Mo Yichen was probably inside right now.
That left the two rooms without names…
Mu Xinning boldly tried to push the doors but found both locked.
What kind of rooms were these? Why so mysterious?
She couldn’t help but grumble inwardly—sometimes not allowing a peek only makes one more curious!
Jin had been unusually quiet since earlier, as if muted, which was unexpected. She wondered if he had suffered some kind of blow.
Well, she’d leave it for now. Mu Xinning returned to her ward, feeling somewhat tired and decided to get a good rest first.
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The time moved to afternoon.
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At precisely 1 p.m., the cell door chimed and opened. Zhou Kui pinched the bridge of his nose and stood up, speaking vaguely to Feng Xuanyuan, who was fixing her hair, and Zhang Dafu, still catching some sleep.
“I’ll go to the restroom. If you’re hungry, go ahead and eat. Don’t wait for me.”
As Zhou Kui walked down the corridor, he noticed all the cell doors wide open. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw other players clustered in small groups, some chatting and wandering, others crouched in corners sighing.
He reached the cell where Zheng Kai was held and called him out. The two then went to the showers on the second floor.
There was no set shower time; at this hour, most were eating, so it was an ideal place to talk.
As Zhou Kui locked the stall door behind them, Zheng Kai’s voice trembled, “Brother Zhou, this can’t go on. It’s been almost a whole day, and we still have no way out of this hellhole.”
“There’s nothing special between the first and third floors. I think we have to explore the upper floors.”
The progress of clearing the level was slow. If they didn’t hurry, they might meet the grim reaper before escaping!
Zhou Kui nodded in agreement. “We can’t delay any longer. Cameras are everywhere. Escaping unnoticed is nearly impossible.” He bit his lip in frustration.
Zheng Kai’s eyes reddened. “They promised high rewards for the S-level dungeon, but no one said this place was a dead end! That one-eyed guy definitely set us up. He knows no one survives this dungeon…”
“Shut up.” Zhou Kui snapped quietly, though without much anger. He patted Zheng Kai’s shoulder. “Remember what I told you before entering? I promised I’d get you out alive.”
“Don’t forget, we still have one item left. It’ll come in handy when it counts.”
Those words were like a shot of adrenaline to Zheng Kai. He quickly pulled himself together and nodded vigorously. “Brother Zhou, I have news. It’s about that girl!”
Number 3’s news?!
Zhou Kui’s gaze narrowed sharply. He gripped Zheng Kai’s shoulders, almost blurting out, “Tell me! What happened to her?”
“This morning, after returning to the cell, I asked around. Someone saw a girl carrying a doll heading upstairs early at the cafeteria. Her arm looked like it was bleeding.”
Number 3 was injured? Could she have gone to the hospital?
Zhou Kui recalled the man in a white coat he saw at the cafeteria earlier. That must have been the prison doctor—no doubt about it. But that man was the dungeon boss!
Daring to go alone into the boss’s territory…
Number 3, respect for your courage!
“We’re heading to the hospital immediately!” Zhou Kui started to leave.
Zheng Kai hurriedly grabbed his arm. “Brother Zhou! Wait! I also asked others about the hospital. No one can get in without an injury or illness!”
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Only then did Zhou Kui stop. “That’s not hard.”
He pulled a small knife from his pocket.
Zheng Kai was stunned. “Brother Zhou, where did you get that knife?”
Zhou Kui snorted. “Stashed it during breakfast this morning.”
During meals, the cafeteria provided utensils. After eating, trays had to be returned, but no one said you couldn’t take the utensils.
Then he raised his left arm and slashed it hard.
Just watching made Zheng Kai wince in pain, but without hesitation, he took the knife from Zhou Kui and made a similar cut.
After washing the knife and putting it back, Zhou Kui opened the stall door and ordered, “Let’s go.”
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Feng Xuanyuan and Zhang Dafu waited for Zhou Kui in the cell but he didn’t return, so they went to the cafeteria for lunch.
At the stairwell outside, Zhou Kui and Zheng Kai covered their bleeding arms and slowly climbed upward.
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