Transmigrated as the Mary Sue: The Villainess's Revenge System | Chapter 49 | The Silent Hill Mini-game | Novela.app

“Meow~ Host, stop sleeping. Wake up!” Little Mushroom shouted incessantly in Que Tang’s ear. “Host? Host!” Que Tang’s brow furrowed deeply. “What’s all the noise... what is that...” She opened her eyes painfully and slowly, her vision taking a long time to finally snap into focus. “Where is this?” She sat up, staring blankly at her surroundings, her mind unable to process the scene. “Why didn’t I return to the Space?” The area was shrouded in a thick, white fog, with no sign of another soul. She was sitting on a stretch of cracked asphalt; nearby stood several abandoned cars that looked like older models. “Meow~ The 7D Pretty Girl Cultivation Game has activated the Random Mini-game Mode, so the Host has been sent directly from the mission into a mini-game level!” Que Tang raised a hand to rub her temples, her mood beyond description. “A mini-game... Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?!” She suddenly lunged forward and grabbed Little Mushroom, vigorously kneading the cat’s face. “Meow-wu~ Because it’s random, there was a chance the Host would never encounter it, so I didn’t specifically mention it~ Meow-wu, meow-wu~” Tears welled up in the corners of Little Mushroom’s eyes from the pain, shimmering brightly. “You just forgot to tell me, don’t make so many excuses!” Que Tang continued to knead the cat unmoved until her anger was spent. Only then did she set Little Mushroom down. “Explain it to me clearly. What is this mini-game for?” she said menacingly. “And don’t give me the wrong script or flip to the wrong plot again. Explain every single word to me.” “Meow-wu~” Little Mushroom piteously rubbed its face with its paws. “Mini-games are levels that appear randomly during the cultivation process. They have different story modes. In these stories, the cultivation target—that is, Mianmian—will appear in various roles, and the Host must complete the various tasks required by the mini-game.” “You call this a mini-game? Shouldn’t a mini-game be something like Whac-A-Mole, Bejeweled, or a card game...” Que Tang’s lip twitched. “Compared to the various missions the Host usually performs, this should count as a mini-game, meow~” Little Mushroom once again displayed its irresponsible side. “The game level this time is *Silent Hill*. The Host must find the little girl played by the cultivation target and prevent her from dying.” It pulled out a piece of dried fish from nowhere and began nibbling on it. “Wait.” Que Tang silently called for a timeout. “*Si-lent Hill*?” She raised an eyebrow, repeating the name of the level. “Are you talking about *that* Silent Hill?” “That’s right, Host. It’s *that* Silent Hill. Meow~” Little Mushroom licked a paw. It had just started on the second paw when its body was suddenly hoisted into the air. “*That* Silent Hill?!” Que Tang could no longer manage her facial expressions, looking at Little Mushroom with a contorted face. “Isn’t that a horror game?!” “Meow-wu~” Little Mushroom kicked its hind legs frantically in mid-air. “Host, I didn’t pick this! It was opened randomly, meow-wu, meow-wu~” It stared with wide, watery eyes, looking incredibly innocent and cute. But Que Tang, having experienced its deceptive nature countless times, no longer believed it. She grabbed its hind legs and swung it through the air. She only let go once Little Mushroom’s wails reached a pitch that could pierce the heavens. After Que Tang calmed down, her rationality returned. She asked practically, “Fine. Give me a proper introduction to the background and tasks of this game. If you screw me over again, this old lady won’t mind turning you into a cat-meat hotpot.” “Meow-wu~” Little Mushroom curled its body up. “In this level, the Host plays the role of a mother looking for her daughter. While you and the cultivation target were driving through Silent Hill late at night, the figure of a girl suddenly appeared ahead. You swerved to avoid her and crashed. When the Host woke up, the cultivation target was gone. To get her back, you must search for clues here. Meow.” “I know the basic plot. What’s the catch?” Que Tang stared at it with dead eyes. “Many terrifying monsters are hidden within this game level. The Host must avoid the monsters while searching for clues about Mianmian. The game level lasts only eight hours. If you fail to complete it within the time limit, the cultivation target will die, the 7D Pretty Girl Cultivation Mission will be judged a failure, and Mianmian will disappear along with it.” “...This mini-game is way too terrifying. And how could you people design such a horrible game? Do you have even a shred of conscience? This is too depraved!” The thought of her cute little girl being alone in some corner of this ghostly place filled Que Tang with displeasure and rage. “Meow~ Additionally, for the sake of the setting, Mianmian is currently in the form of a nine-year-old. Just like the original work, there is another Mianmian with a different personality in the story. The Host’s task is to find the real Mianmian and rescue her. At the start of the game, the equipment the Host possesses is a smartphone and Bluetooth earphones.” “What can a phone and Bluetooth earphones do...” She silently fished these two items out of her pocket. Upon seeing them, she said in surprise, “It’s actually an iPhone 6! Can I take it out with me after clearing the level?” Que Tang’s eyes widened with anticipation. “Meow~ If the Host can keep the phone until the very end, you can take it out.” “It sounds like... I won’t be able to keep the phone until the end.” Que Tang narrowed her eyes, sharply catching the implication. “Forget it. Tell me the use of this phone first.” “The Host can see the task guide, map, stamina bar, and task countdown on the phone, as well as use the flashlight function. To maintain the radio setting from the original work, once you put on the Bluetooth earphones, the phone will transmit static through the earphones whenever a monster is nearby. Meow.” “It really is an all-in-one functional quest item that keeps up with the times. But for some reason, I feel deeply worried.” Que Tang was no longer capable of making any expression. “Additionally, the phone has special functions. For example, if you encounter a monster, you can take a photo to collect a Monster Card, which earns extra points. You can also check the quest items you’ve obtained so far.” “...This game actually sounds kind of fun. Wait, what’s the deal with that stamina bar?” Que Tang tested various functions on the screen and raised a question. “The stamina bar represents the Host’s current physical state. As the mission goes on, the Host will feel more fatigued. To restore the Host’s stamina, there are three types of items hidden in the game. One: Red Bull energy drinks. Two: Medical kits. Three: Effervescent tablets. Red Bull restores the least, medical kits restore a large portion of the stamina bar, and effervescent tablets restore it to the maximum value and prevent it from dropping for a period of time.” “Ef... fer... vescent... tablets...” Veins popped on Que Tang’s forehead. “Are you trying to make me swallow an effervescent tablet and commit suicide? I knew I spoke too soon when I said this game sounded fun.” “Meow-wu~ Don’t be like that. Our R&D personnel were very serious about developing this game. Anyway, does the Host have any other questions?” “How long will the phone last?” Que Tang asked a very practical question. “Meow~ Under normal usage, the battery can last for eight hours, which is exactly when the mission ends. However, if functions like the flashlight or map are overused, power consumption will increase. Just like the stamina recovery items, there are chargers in certain corners of the level. The Host can use them to charge. But please remember: this mission is only eight hours long. If you don't find the cultivation target within eight hours, it will be judged a failure, and similarly, the cultivation target will disappear.” “This is a fundamentally cruel game. What kind of 'mini-game' is this?” Being reminded again that a failure would result in her cute little girl disappearing, Que Tang furrowed her brows and complained with dissatisfaction. “Meow~ Who told the Host to randomly trigger the Horror Mode?” Little Mushroom said with a hint of schadenfreude. Que Tang’s face darkened, and she looked at it with a dangerous glint in her eyes. Little Mushroom immediately wiped the expression off its face and said solemnly, “Lest the Host feels uncomfortable in Silent Hill, I will stay by your side the whole time. However, those monsters cannot attack me, so please do not worry about me, meow~” “I won’t worry about you at all,” Que Tang replied instantly without hesitation. “Meow-wu~ I know the Host says one thing but means another. You clearly missed me a lot when I went back for the update last time.” Little Mushroom ruthlessly exposed her lie. “Anyway, if the Host is ready and has decided to start the game, please press 'Start' on the phone screen.” Que Tang stared at the large 'Start' on the screen for a long time, hesitating. Thinking of Mianmian in this world, she sighed, gritted her teeth, and tapped it. ***