The Devil’s Cage

Chapter 2: Backstab

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The backpack in Kieran's hand was not big.

Otherwise, it would not be blocked by the torso of the corpse.

The entire backpack is only the size of a normal schoolbag, and is divided into two pockets by two zippers.

Unable to wait, Qin Ran opened the two zippers.

However, the result disappointed Qin Ran.

Three cans, a bottle of purified water, and a tattered notebook, all without the game gold coins and equipment that Qin Ran expected, but Qin Ran was relieved immediately.

Even if he is in a completely real 'underground game', some general rules of the game still exist. He is now in the first dungeon, and according to the usual game rules, it is the 'novice village'.

It is obviously impossible to obtain powerful equipment in the 'New Village'.

Sighing, Kieran checked his harvest.

[name: canned food]

[Type: Food]

[Quality: Normal]

[Attributes: Replenish 25 HP and 50 stamina within one minute]

[Special effects: none]

[Whether this copy can be brought out: Yes]

[Remarks: It can keep you from starving, and the effect is better after heating!]

[Name: Pure Water]

[Type: Food]

[Quality: Normal]

[Attributes: Replenish 10 health points and 20 physical strength within one minute]

[Special effects: none]

[Whether this copy can be brought out: Yes]

[Remarks: It has far more uses than it looks!]

When Qin Ran's fingers touched the canned food and purified water, such a message bar appeared directly in Qin Ran's line of sight, which was no different from what Qin Ran knew.

Then, Qin Ran looked at the tattered notebook.

When in contact with it, a message bar appeared in front of him—

[Name: Del's Diary]

[Type: Book]

[Quality: Dilapidated]

[attribute: none]

[Special effects: none]

[Whether this copy can be brought out: No]

[Remarks: Don't doubt, he just randomly found a notebook to record everything, you can try it!]

Qin Ran subconsciously opened the tattered diary in his hand. The writing on it was scribbled, and many places were stained with smudges, making it impossible to read clearly.

Therefore, the content of the entire diary is messy and intermittent—

October 21, overcast

The war lasted for four months. Food, water, and medicine became scarce, and the sound of artillery fire rang out from time to time. But fortunately, the rebels did not search day and night. They became routine and would only patrol around during the day before returning. camp! The hateful thing is those thugs, they take advantage of the night, like locusts, to search for any supplies.

October 27, sunny

damn it! I got ransacked by a thug! The only cans and water I had were taken away by that guy! what do I do? what to do

October 29, overcast

no more! I can't wait any longer, I want to do something while I still have energy!

November 1, sunny

Hahaha, luck is really good, big harvest! Not only did I find food, but I also found weapons! Please call me Lucky Del!

November 11, sunny

Lucky Del is going to attack again, and this time he will definitely return with a rewarding experience!

This is where the diary comes to an abrupt end.

Obviously, the other party was not as lucky as the other party described.

Qin Ran looked at the opponent's body.

Although it was still a little unbearable, he didn't turn his head away.

Because from the messy and intermittent diary, apart from some basic information, Qin Ran also got a clue: there should be a weapon on the corpse in front of him.

And a weapon is a must for the unarmed Qin Ran!

At least, it will give Qin Ran a sense of security and the power to protect himself.

Judging from the basic information obtained in the diary, the surrounding area is not safe.

It is not easy to survive for seven days.

"Hope is not lost!"

Thinking like this, Qin Ran stretched out his hands and searched again.

And this time the search was much more detailed than the previous one.

Of course, the sticky and dried blood inevitably stuck to Qin Ran's hands, making Qin Ran feel sick, but when there is a harvest, these are nothing.

[Name: Dagger]

[Type: Sword Weapon]

[Quality: Damaged]

[Attack Power: Weak]

[attribute: none]

[Special effects: none]

[Whether this copy can be brought out: Yes]

[Remarks: It lacks maintenance, you can try sanding and oiling if you can.]

[Name: Lighter]

[Type: Miscellaneous]

[Quality: Damaged]

[attribute: none]

[Special effects: none]

[Whether this copy can be brought out: Yes]

[Remarks: Does this need an introduction?]

The dagger was found at the waist of the corpse, covered by the clothes, it would have been impossible to find it unless it was searched carefully.

And the lighter was found by Kieran in the opponent's trousers pocket.

Picking up the slightly rusty dagger, Kieran rubbed the grinding wheel of the lighter. After two or three times, a flame appeared.

With the aid of the flames, Kieran was able to see more clearly that the dagger in front of him was not just rusty, the bright red color was obviously something else.

As for what

Qin Ran, who had read the diary, knew it well.

The civilians trapped in this city, under the threat of hunger, have lost the order of the past and have become extremely dangerous. When encountering rebels, they are civilians who have no power to resist, but when they encounter rebels, they are helpless civilians. When they are civilians, they are thugs.

It's like a corpse in front of you!

Glancing at the dead body again, Kieran tidied up his backpack, repacked the canned food and water, carried it on his back, and put the lighter in his jacket pocket. When he entered the dungeon in front of him, his clothes It has already become as dirty as the civilians in the copy, but fortunately, it is not dilapidated.

With the dagger in his hand, Qin Ran was about to leave.

There was no reason for Qin Ran to stay in the empty room before him.

And from the gap of the crucified window, the afterglow of the sun was about to disappear, urging Kieran to move forward.

At night, it will be the time for mobs to appear.

Qin Ran didn't intend to confront the hordes of thugs head-on.

Therefore, he will not stay in such an extremely conspicuous place as a house.

Because any house may become the target of the thugs.

"Gutters, sewers, etc. are more suitable for hiding!"

Qin Ran thought about where he was going.

It doesn't need to be very comfortable, just enough concealment.

And the underground, which cannot be touched by human eyes, is naturally the first choice.

Of course, there may be other people hiding in it!

However, compared with those who were hiding and the thugs who kept looting, the former was naturally much safer in Kieran's view.

Pushing open the door, Qin Ran saw a horizontal corridor in front of him, and opposite to Qin Ran was another open door, the inside was empty, apparently it had already been evacuated.

A corridor leads outside through the same empty hall.

And just when Kieran was about to take a step.

boom!

The door leading to the outside was slammed open, a figure fell on the floor of the hall, and another figure appeared with a deep laugh.

The moment the door was knocked open, Qin Ran withdrew into the room, tightly holding the dagger in his hand, and listening attentively.

"Hehe, great discovery! It turned out to be a woman!"

There was undisguised excitement in that laugh.

"Go away!"

A hoarse reprimand sounded, followed by a burst of noise, and Kieran saw the image of the other party leaning on his arms and retreating on the floor repeatedly.

However, Qin Ran's expression changed immediately.

Because the voice is getting clearer and clearer!

The other party is approaching him!

At the end of the corridor, apart from the room Qin Ran was in, there was another room. Once the other party came to the end, he would definitely enter a room.

Either where Qin Ran was, or the empty room.

1/2 chance.

This made Qin Ran's palm clenched with dagger to break into layers of sweat.

near!

closer!

Qin Ran swallowed anxiously.

But such uneasiness does not change the fact that it is about to emerge in the slightest.

When the fallen figure stepped back into the room where Qin Ran was, Qin Ran's breathing was stagnant.

Similarly, the figure who fell to the ground and retreated with his arms was also taken aback for a moment.

Obviously, the other party did not expect that there would be another person here.

However, the next moment, the other party returned to normal.

Still retreating as before, without looking at Qin Ran, let alone calling for help from Qin Ran.

This surprised Qin Ran very much.

But the sound of footsteps that followed made Kieran quickly wake up.

The person in front of him may not be in danger, but the person following him is definitely dangerous.

Once the other party discovers him, the other party probably won't mind a fight.

And such a battle would eventually turn into a killing.

Qin Ran has self-knowledge.

He is not physically strong, and he does not know any fighting skills. Compared with a thug who survived the war for four months, it is completely for nothing.

However, it is not without chance.

Qin Ran looked at the lady who fell to the ground and kept retreating.

The other party's expression was very calm, but there was a hint of deep meaning in his eyes, which made Qin Ran understand the other party's intentions. He held his breath and shrank his body into the shadow as much as possible.

Step, step, step!

The sound of the leather shoes stepping on the wooden floor was not only clear, but also powerful. The opponent was like a hunting beast, showing off its might while capturing its prey.

"do not come!"

The lady who fell to the ground huddled in a corner, her hoarse voice seemed to be full of despair.

This made the pursuers even more interested.

The other party did not notice the other person in the room at all.

Because, the other party's eyes were completely attracted by the lady.

The opponent's eyes looked up and down at the prey in front of him, and his back was completely exposed in front of Kieran.

But Qin Ran, who held his breath when the opponent approached, raised the dagger slowly and silently without hesitation.

Then, stab down sharply.

puff!