vncnus Chapter 280 'Flight Attendants'
Chapter 280 'Flight Attendants'
Chapter 280 'Flight Attendants'
The train sped through the fog, emitting a dull, monotonous sound.
The lights inside the carriage were dim and flickering, as if they might go out at any moment. In the darkness, only the girl's shadow could be seen swaying rapidly.
Tang Cao, dressed in a white dress, looked particularly out of place in the eerie carriage. However, her eyes were firm and calm, and the floorboards creaked with each step she took, but this did not stop her.
Arriving at the bathroom entrance, the white door was tightly closed, its paint peeling off. A worn-out sign hung on the doorknob, reading "Under Repair." But Tang Cao knew that what was hidden inside was not some repairman.
The sounds from the bathroom continued, the ear-piercing sound like fingernails scraping metal gradually rising, as if someone inside was scratching at the door, scratching until their hands were covered in blood but they wouldn't stop.
Xiao Bai quickly ran to Tang Cao's side. "I don't recommend you do that. Think about your brother's novel, think about those incompetent teammates, think about..."
Meow!
Before Xiaobai could finish speaking, Tangcao kicked the door shut.
With a loud "bang," the entire carriage seemed to tremble. The terrifying force shattered the lock on the bathroom door, producing a dull, teeth-grinding sound.
At the same time, a flurry of noises came from the bathroom, as if something had been startled.
Tang Cao's face was as cold as ice. She didn't answer Xiao Bai, but instead pushed open the door. A pungent smell hit her face, making her frown.
The bathroom was filled with thick fog, making it impossible to see anything clearly. The fog churned and surged, making it look like some creature from the other side of reality was revealing itself.
The guy inside clearly hadn't expected someone to kick the bathroom door open; he wasn't "ready" yet.
Xiaobai was also startled by Tangcao's actions; this was the first time she had seen another side of Tangcao.
In the misty bathroom, a white shadow suddenly flashed by, seemingly preparing to bypass Tang Cao and slip over her head.
However, the moment the shadow made a move, a hand radiating a chilling aura descended upon it.
Before the two sides could even make contact, the white shadow let out a sharp scream and shrank back into the corner of the bathroom. The shrill sound shattered the silence of the train, sending chills down everyone's spine.
The white shadow gradually revealed its true form: a little girl wearing a white floral dress with a deathly pale face, looking as if she had stepped out of an old black and white photograph.
The little girl had vacant eyes, her long hair covering half her face, and her pale face devoid of any color, except for her pair of dark pupils.
The girl seemed not to have realized what was happening yet. When she looked up, she saw the white-clad figure blocking the doorway. Despite his seemingly frail frame, he exuded a terrifying aura.
Where is my brother?
The figure spoke.
There was no emotion in his tone.
The girl shuddered in fright and huddled in the corner, at a loss for what to do.
Where is my brother?
The figure whispered again.
A fierce glint flashed in the little girl's eyes, and just as she was about to bar her teeth, she suddenly felt a chill on her neck.
She was stunned for a second before she realized that a sword made of pure ice was now held against her neck.
I'm giving you one last chance.
Tang Cao coldly looked down at the little girl at her feet, her eyes showing no malice, as if the pitiful girl was nothing more than a wildflower by the roadside.
The little girl was almost in tears.
She had no idea who the person in front of her was, her brother.
It's not mentioned in the rules of ghost stories.
Just then, Little White cleared his throat and patted Tangcao's ankle with his little paw.
"Ahem, Tangcao, look over there..."
Tang Cao frowned slightly, slowly took half a step back, and looked into the carriage.
But then, nine people suddenly appeared in the previously empty carriage. These people were both men and women, and their eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty look. It seemed that they were the "passengers" listed in the rules.
"She's bullying someone..."
"The restroom can't be opened..."
"Under repair...grab her..."
"The train is moving...you can't use the restroom..."
"Quick, grab her... and get her to the train conductor..."
"Catch the train..."
Voices came from all directions, echoing throughout the carriage.
Even though those people didn't speak, Tang Cao could still clearly hear their whispers.
This bizarre scene made Xiaobai a little nervous. Each of these passengers was stronger than the Netherworld Clan, even though there were only nine of them.
But it's still quite troublesome if you run into someone in this cramped carriage.
However, Tang Cao's expression did not change; she narrowed her eyes.
"You can talk, right?"
"Then can you tell me...where is my brother?"
Xiao Bai sighed helplessly. "I think they'll have a hard time answering that... More importantly, it looks like we're about to be surrounded."
"We don't know yet who's surrounded."
Tang Cao raised one hand, and a Zhenbing Swift Sword appeared in her other hand as well.
"If we kill all these guys, that 'train conductor' thing will come, right?"
"Hmm...uh...probably..."
Xiao Bai twitched the corner of her mouth. She understood that from the moment Tang Cao transformed, this battle was unavoidable.
Unexpectedly, once it involved Tang Zijun, Tang Cao didn't care about anything else. But there was nothing he could do, since Tang Cao was his partner.
You chose this person, so you should pamper them.
Thinking of this, Little White also showed its claws.
"You deal with that little girl, and I'll hold off these nine for you, and then..."
As they were talking, Xiaobai's face suddenly stiffened.
In the noisy carriage, a clattering sound gradually rose.
The sound was extremely faint at first, almost inaudible if one didn't listen carefully, but everyone who heard it could feel the eerie fluctuations. It was a simple sound, yet it seemed to strike right at everyone's heart.
Gradually, the "passengers" froze, fell silent, and a chill seemed to run through the entire carriage, making everyone feel terrified.
Tangcao's expression also changed subtly. Unlike the other "passengers," she was more sensitive to the energy here.
It's hard to describe the feeling; it's just the sound of wheels rubbing together, but the pressure that lingers in my heart is incredibly heavy.
"Hey, the train conductor is here..." Xiao Bai's face was solemn as he glanced at the "passengers" inside the carriage and stared intently at the tightly closed door.
Everyone present seemed to have been put on pause. No one moved, and they even forgot to breathe. Everyone looked towards the carriage door, quietly waiting for something.
The clattering sound grew louder as it approached.
In the dappled light and shadow, the door that Tang Cao hadn't even kicked open was now slowly opening.
The door panel gears rubbed against the floor grooves, producing an extremely grating sound. Immediately afterward, a figure squeezed in from the shadows at the end of the carriage.
The first thing to appear was an old, rusty cart, stained with dried, blackened blood. Along with the cart came a low growl.
"Beer, soft drinks, mineral water, bread, eggs, and sausages."
"Does anyone want instant noodles?"
The vendor's voice was clear and gentle, carrying a bold northern accent.
Upon hearing this voice, Tang Cao's icy expression froze instantly. She stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the figure.
Xiao Bai's jaw also dropped to the ground.
"Huh? Aralia elata?"
The figure also looked quite surprised.
"Bro!?"
Tangcao's mouth dropped open.
"How did you get here? You're not...you weren't already..."
"What happened?" Tang Zijun asked, puzzled. He then looked at the nine 'passengers' blocking his way. "For safety..."
"Passengers are not allowed to leave their seats while the train is in motion. Please return to your seats and move your legs in. Thank you."
The "passengers" looked at each other, then glanced at Tang Zijun, and silently returned to their seats, sitting upright.
Seeing this, Tang Zijun nodded in satisfaction and leisurely pushed the cart toward Tang Cao.
"Want something to eat? Don't let the shabby appearance of this vehicle fool you, all the food here is edible. Look, it's still on the expiration date. I just tried a piece of chocolate, and it looked pretty good."
"Really? I want to try it!" Tang Cao ran over excitedly, then suddenly stopped and shook her head violently. "No, no, no! You haven't answered my question yet!"
"What's the problem?" Tang Zijun tilted her head.
"How did you end up here?" Tang Cao asked seriously, hands on her hips, enunciating each word clearly.
"Isn't it obvious?" Tang Zijun proudly puffed out her chest, tapping her chest with her finger. "Look, I'm a train 'attendant' now."
"This is the weird thing I'm talking about! How did you become a flight attendant? The rules clearly stated there were no flight attendants, but then they changed them and said there are. I thought something had happened to you! I was so scared, you know!"
When Tang Cao gets excited, she speaks without punctuation, her little mouth rattling off like a machine gun...
Tang Zijun, however, was slightly taken aback. He blinked. "Wait, what did you just say? The rules have changed?"
"Yes!" Tang Cao nodded. "Originally, Nan-jie and I agreed to hold back for now, but Xiao Bai discovered that the train rules had changed."
We suspect that something happened to you that caused the rule change, and I'm on my way to rescue you!
"Have the rules changed...?"
Tang Zijun touched his chin; he really hadn't noticed.
Is it because of myself, or because of the rules of the reversed world that I carry within me, or perhaps both?
This is interesting...