Ash opened his eyes and found that he had left Broken Lake Prison.
Really left.
Because even his light screen popped up a message: "Reminder, you have now left the special service area of Shattered Lake Prison. The Kaimon Service Area welcomes you. Reply 'KM' under this message to get the latest tourism information of Kaimon City."
But he didn't leave completely.
After all, Broken Lake Prison was just ten steps behind him.
It may not sound like a big deal, but as mentioned before, the most important reason why Broken Lake Prison has become an exclusive luxury hotel for death row inmates is its absolute closed nature.
This absolute closure is based on the fact that Broken Lake Prison is an isolated water prison located in the inland sea.
So when Ash lowered his head, he could see the blood moon in the sky reflected on the dark lake dozens of meters below. It was so beautiful that it made people wonder if they were in a dream, and so spectacular that it made people feel their own insignificance.
This is a romantic moment that makes people unable to help but express their thoughts and feelings.
However, Ash couldn't help it at this moment, and his legs were shaking.
After all, when a person stands dozens of meters above the sea, and there is only one square meter of standing space to accommodate him, you would also tremble.
“Ah! Ahhh!”
Not far away, a death row inmate screamed miserably: "Why am I here? Let me go back, let me go back!"
"Didn't I just walk out of the restaurant?"
"The location of the Blood Moon Trial is not here!"
"I am going to file a complaint with the parliament. You are ignoring the human rights of death row inmates!"
Just as the death row inmates were shouting, a familiar and frightening voice sounded from behind them: "Gentlemen, ladies, death row inmates, it is 8 o'clock in the evening, Camon time. Good evening, everyone. I am tonight's supervisor, Nagu McMillan."
The prisoners turned their heads and found that they were at the sea-viewing terrace. The terrace was brightly lit and Nagu was standing on the edge of the terrace. However, he did not look at the prisoners but at the six eyes floating in the air that seemed to be burning.
Although it was the first time he saw it, Ash could guess by instinct that those six eyes were the filming equipment of this world.
"As you can see, the Blood Moon Trial has begun. Viewers who want to view the detailed information of the death row prisoners can focus on the prisoners' faces. Those who want to change the viewing angle can focus on the different cameras on the left. Everyone can watch this trial directly after silently reciting 'Camon Channel 1'. The right side of the screen shows the rules and information of this trial."
Everyone...
Ash's mind moved, and he silently chanted "Camon Channel 1", and sure enough, the live broadcast image appeared on his light screen.
He could even see a person in the live broadcast who was peeking back with his head tilted, and looked a little funny - it was himself.
"This mode is the new mode 'Confession on the Steel Wire'. The specific rules are as follows."
Nagu said calmly, "First, this is the season when the 'finger sharks' swim upstream to the Broken Lake to reproduce. According to records from previous years, there are 35,000 finger sharks gathered in the Broken Lake at this time. Any animal that falls into the Broken Lake will turn into blood foam and disappear. The Fishing Association would like to remind you that due to the prevalence and availability of 'finger sharks' this month, the points record of 'finger sharks' will be temporarily cancelled in this month's fishing competition. Please pay attention, members."
As he spoke, Nagu kicked a dead pig at his feet into the lake.
When the dead pig fell into the sea, creating a splash, hundreds of finger-sized small sharks swarmed in and the water seemed to boil.
Two seconds later, the dead pig's body disappeared.
Not to mention flesh and blood, not even bones are left!
Seeing this scene, Ash's legs didn't just tremble, they also went a little weak.
"Second, the weather wizard has announced that tonight is the night of the storm wizard riot. The northeast of Kaimen is a temporary flight ban area. The Wizard Association reminds all storm wizards to take safety precautions tonight and take off all metal objects before entering the virtual realm."
Nagu took out a piece of iron and flew it into the sky.
Snapped!
A bolt of thunder from a clear sky split the night sky, smashing the iron sheet into pieces!
"Third, when the trial vote begins, the 'Executioner' will be generated on the platform where the death row prisoner is currently located. This time, the 'Executioner' gains the enhanced 'Flame of Purification'. The flame of purification will burn around the executioner, causing no physical damage, but will strongly burn the soul of the wicked and burn away the evil of sin."
"But rest assured, death row inmates, as long as you are innocent or sincerely repentant, you can ignore the effect of the Sin Purification Flame."
I see. What it means is that you either jump down and become fish food, or stay where you are and die in pain... Wait!
Ash suddenly realized a loophole.
He is not the real Ash Hiss, so how could he have committed any sin
I almost put myself in the shoes of the person I am talking to. He is an innocent wandering soul from another world!
"Fourth, there is a steel wire in front of all the death row prisoners, extending to a safe platform in the distance. Various weapons are placed on the large platform."
When the light shone over, Ash saw that there was indeed a thin steel wire under his feet, which looked like it could easily cut a person in half.
At the end of this 100-meter steel wire is a large platform on the ground with various weapons placed on it, including swords, spears, halberds, and even guns and cannons.
"Fifth, it is the Blood Moon Rule that everyone is familiar with. At the end of the voting phase, the death row inmate with the most votes will be lucky enough to receive a spot to redeem himself tonight. If anyone obtains 50% of the votes in advance, the voting phase will end directly and the execution phase will begin."
"Every vote will become the power of the executioner. The executioner who gathers the sense of justice of countless people will execute the death row prisoner and personally send his soul to the Blood Moon Heaven, so that the most benevolent and kind Blood Moon Lord will forgive his sins and mistakes."
"The above are the rules of this Blood Moon Trial."
Nagu turned to look at the death row inmates and snapped his fingers.
"Now, please ask the Central Chamber to release the eight redeemed people from their restraints."
As soon as Nagu finished speaking, multiple messages popped up on Ash's screen:
「Virtual Realm Access Allowed」
"Magic power output allowed"
「Attack restriction lifted」
Dozens of messages like this popped up continuously, coupled with the relaxed feeling in the body as if constipation had been relieved. This was what Medical Practitioner 222 mentioned, the only time a death row inmate would regain all his freedom: during the Blood Moon Trial, the prison would lift most restrictions on the inmates!
"Dear sinners, please work hard to repent. Under the light of the blood moon, repentance is the only way to redemption."
Nagu smiled slightly, opened his hands, and announced loudly:
"The voting session begins! Dear audience, please cast your solemn vote to become a force for upholding justice and a kindness for redeeming sinners!"
"Right now is the time for judgment!"
Ash suddenly felt a chill in his body, as if the temperature around him suddenly dropped ten degrees.
He lowered his head and saw the light of the blood moon shining on the platform twisting, changing, and shaping like tentacles, gradually gathering into a scarlet, hideous, spiky monster that appeared behind Ash!
Its body was wrapped in dark blue flames, illuminating Ash's frightened face!
Ash subconsciously took a step back.
But as soon as he stepped back, his heel touched the edge!
If he hadn't adjusted his center of gravity in time, he would have almost fallen down and become the Finger Shark's midnight snack!
Why me... When Ash let out the cry of every unlucky person, a message popped up in the upper left corner of the live broadcast screen, answering his confusion:
"The current highest vote-getter: Ash Hiss, 49 votes."