I Think I’m a Horror Game Villain - Chapter 105
Chapter 105
The voice I finally managed to utter, sadly, didn’t reach him. He had completely vanished. Staring blankly at the empty space, I suddenly realized, ‘What did I just say?’
Why did I suddenly try to stop him? And…
“Don’t go, Deki!”
Deki? Why did I think his name was ‘Deki’? I couldn’t understand why I’d said such a thing.
After standing there dumbfounded for a while, my gaze shifted to the bookshelf he’d been looking at.
‘Clarence Family Employee Registry’.
An employee registry? Why would such a thing…?
It was a registry containing the names of every servant who had ever worked at Clarence House. I had flipped through it earlier, thinking there was no need to investigate the names of the servants.
The page he was looking at was the last registry recorded before the Clarence family’s downfall. My eyes, naturally scanning down the list, stopped at one entry.
Head Butler
False Guide
‘False’ was the first name of the butler, ‘Pulse’? And considering his surname was ‘guide’… the meaning of Pulse’s name was…
“False guide.”
As I murmured his name, the black ink on the registry writhed as if alive, crumbling into pieces. The shattered ink reformed, creating new letters.
Head Butler
Napolitan
“Napolitan…?”
***
“Pulse. No, Napolitan. Explain this to me right now.” I thrust the employee registry and the third-floor guide at Napolitan. Seeing the irrefutable evidence, his eyes narrowed.
“An explanation…” Lightly adjusting his monocle, Napolitan erased the harsh expression he’d shown earlier and nodded with his usual gentle face. “I’d be happy to provide one.”
Simultaneously with his reply, a notification window appeared.
[New Collection Registered. (4/20)]
【Collection】
Napolitan
The butler who manages the entire third floor of Clarence House. He takes great pride in his role and always adheres to the rules he has established. He keeps visitors on the third floor for a set period, stealing their souls.
‘Why are you registered in the collection?’ No, more importantly… I reread the last sentence. ‘He keeps visitors on the third floor for a set period, stealing their souls.’
If I don’t escape within the time limit, my soul will be stolen. The thought of unknowingly reaching a dead end, my soul stolen, sent shivers down my spine.
“First, may I ask how much you’ve discovered?”
To his probing question, I answered confidently, “I know everything. So don’t even think about deceiving me any longer.”
Of course, it was a lie. All I knew was his real name was ‘Napolitan.’ ‘Whatever. In times like these, you have to act like you know everything to find out anything.’
My bluff worked perfectly.
“Is that so?” A smile played on Napolitan’s lips. He didn’t seem fazed at all that his true identity had been revealed.
No, he almost seemed pleased that I’d discovered his name. “Then, since you’ve already checked the guide, I won’t repeat that part.”
The guide? Was there something in the guide I needed to double-check?
“Since you’ve discovered my true name, I’ll tell you how to proceed to the next chapter, as you asked this morning.”
I focused on Napolitan’s following words. I could check the guide again later. Right now, learning how to proceed to the next chapter was the priority.
“The way to move to the next chapter is…”
“The way is…?”
“To go up to the fourth floor.”
“…What?”
It was that simple? Now that I heard it, it made sense. ‘A Strange and Delightful Rest.’ This chapter title referred to life here on the third floor.
‘Since Chapter 3’s title refers to life on the third floor, to move on to Chapter 4, I just have to leave this place.’
Why hadn’t I realized something so simple until now? I had a vague idea why.
‘Maybe this chapter was so peaceful that I didn’t want to leave.’
Of course, it wasn’t entirely peaceful. Still, unlike before, my life hadn’t been directly threatened. Clean clothes, a soft bed, freshly cooked warm meals, and a relaxing afternoon tea time. After entering the game and desperately struggling to survive, this chapter had been a truly sweet respite.
‘I have to leave this place now.’
I already knew how to get to the fourth floor.
10. The elevator to the fourth floor is currently under maintenance. If you wish to use the elevator, please inquire with the butler.
It had been written in the guide from the beginning.
“I want to use the elevator.”
Napolitan nodded at my words. “Understood. I’ll have it ready for you within an hour.”
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