Building a Prison of Horrors

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Chapter 21: The Human Emperor's Motorcade

Zhou Hu takes the bet with Yang Chi very seriously. To him, this is not just a matter of deciding his own destiny, but also a duel between men. So, after returning to prison, Zhou Hu immediately selects suitable candidates from his own staff. First of all, they need to be brave, and secondly, they need to be agile prisoners. In Zhou Hu's view, this killing game is a test of both courage and skill. To successfully escape the killer's pursuit, one must have both the skill and courage. It's definitely not enough to have the skills but lack the courage, making one's legs weak at the sight of a butcher. Having courage without skills is also insufficient. According to the rules mentioned by Yang Chi, humans must use windows and wooden boards to stop the butcher's pursuit, which will test their skills during the chase.

Soon, Zhou Hu finalizes three candidates. The first is a prisoner named Wang Ziming, who was betrayed and sentenced for theft. According to information, Wang Ziming is a prisoner who likes to steal from high-rise residents; he is very agile and courageous. After all, only someone with courage dares to climb more than ten floors to steal with bare hands. Next is a tomb robber named Sun Tong, betrayed and sentenced to ten years for selling national cultural relics and robbing tombs multiple times. He is a habitual criminal who escaped from prison and is extremely skilled. It is said that Sun Tong once robbed a tomb full of mechanisms and escaped unscathed, marking him as a brave and vigorous man. The last candidate is a foreign prisoner named Henry. Before his imprisonment, Henry was a foreign parkour anchor. He accidentally killed someone in a fight while drunk and ended up imprisoned. Zhou Hu heard that Henry often went to cemeteries to parkour to gain followers—certainly, it takes courage to parkour in a cemetery in the middle of the night.

After finalizing the three prisoners, Zhou Hu calls them over and introduces the rules of the game. When they hear that Zhou Hu wants them to participate in a killing game, their expressions immediately change. Everyone is not a fool; as soon as they hear Zhou Hu's description, they know the danger involved. However, when they learn that Yang Chi would apply for a commutation of their sentence if they participated in the game, they are somewhat moved. After all, unlike prisoners like Hou Hong and Chen Erlong, whose sentences are permanent, reducing their sentences is crucial for the three. But thinking about the butcher chasing people in this game, the parkour anchor Henry asks, "Zhou, is everything you said true? Is our life really not in danger if we participate in this game?"

"Don't worry, this is just an experiment. We need a few of us to participate as experimenters. If we help the prison complete the test, we will have the opportunity to apply for a reduced sentence." Zhou Hu coaxed and lied. Perhaps sensing their hesitation, Zhou Hu thought for a moment and deliberately spoke with a serious tone. "This is an excellent opportunity. You should understand how rare it is to get a reduced sentence, right? Wang Ziming, think about your unattended mother. Sun Tong, your son was just born, right? Don't you want him to call you Dad? And Henry, aren't you afraid your beloved girlfriend will run away with someone else?"

Zhou Hu's words touched the pain in their hearts. They looked at each other and nodded. "Okay, Brother Zhou, we agree to participate in this game. I hope you remember your promise." 

"Don't worry, you should know who's behind me. Now I'm going to tell you the rules of the game. You must listen carefully and keep them in mind, because winning the game depends on it." Zhou Hu then explained the rules of the Dead by Daylight game to them in detail.

Three days later, Yang Chi reviewed the prisoner information brought by prison guard Wang Lide in the office. After reading, Yang Chi returned it to Wang with a smile. "It seems that Zhou Hu and the others have formed a Human Emperor fleet."

Wang Lide was puzzled by this term, but Yang Chi didn't bother to explain further. "Uncle Wang, are Zhou Hu and the others ready?" 

"Xiao Chi, I've led them to the door of Room 0 in the West District, as you requested." 

"Good, let's get started." Smiling and leaning back, Yang Chi's consciousness entered the world of Dead by Daylight. 

Meanwhile, Zhou Hu and the others walked into the depths of Room 0. Darkness enveloped them, creating an invisible environment that made Zhou Hu's heart race. Suddenly, a fire lit up in the distance. As it did, the surrounding temperature plummeted. Fortunately, Zhou Hu and the others were prepared. Seeing the bonfire, Zhou Hu understood that the game was about to begin.

Sitting by the bonfire, Zhou Hu glanced at the nervous group and comforted them. "Remember, run away as soon as you see the butcher approaching. Use the panels and windows to escape. Don't be eager to fight. Even if there's no place to go, try to stay away from the hook." 

The three nodded in understanding. In this escape game, Zhou Hu was the absolute core. Only by following his lead could they hope to escape!