Designate the culprit, eliminate… Zhang Yuanqing listened to the prompt sounds in his ears with composed exterior, yet suddenly realized everything inside his mind. He had always found it strange: the instance assigned him the role of team captain—yet kept this fact secret and never openly revealed him as a potential double agent. What significance did such a captainship hold? Now he understood—the power of the captain was precisely here. "My role grants me the authority to eliminate someone, and thus the Evil Organization member must also possess similar capabilities. That is why River God's death remains enigmatic. But my powers only activate upon completing tasks—so too, the culprit’s ability must be conditioned. What condition? It cannot simply be granted without cost." Zhang Yuanqing rapidly processed this. "I’ve reviewed every scene from the moment I entered the instance and found no anomalies. The trigger for the elimination must therefore be subtle, something only known to the culprit himself." Who should he target? Zhang Yuanqing's mind was buzzing with energy—quickly narrowing down three individuals: Xie Lingxi, Huo Mo, and Xi Shi. Among them, he most wanted to eliminate the tall, straight-haired young woman—the one who seemed so delicate and endearing. Though this was a perfectly refined, heart-wrenching beauty, upon hearing that the experience included a haunted house, Zhang Yuanqing had indeed felt an urge to eliminate her at that very moment. Yet it had only been impulsive. "The old guide didn’t mention any series or sequence. There’s no such reference—this must have emerged after the difficulty level of Jin Shui Park was adjusted. Xie Lingxi likely doesn’t know about this change… Given the S-level Spirit Realm difficulty, perhaps regardless of which entertainment facility we choose, we’ll eventually end up in the haunted house—it's unavoidable, only differing in sequence." "Currently, information is still scarce. To identify the Evil Organization member seems nearly impossible—half insight, half speculation. If I misidentify someone, it would be a wasted team member and a potential disadvantage to me." "If I do nothing at all, then inevitably, the next one to fall will be me—not only will I lose, but perhaps even the culprit will be revealed by chance." At this moment, he found himself caught between two difficult choices—whether to act on intuition or remain cautious. Both options carried their respective risks. Since Zhang Yuanqing, as captain, couldn’t decide, then how about the Evil Organization member—the double agent? What was his current thought? He decided to shift perspective: "The hidden task is presumably to eliminate someone. But I haven't determined whether he knows of the captain’s existence—let that aspect be secondary for now. Earlier, I mentioned no anomalies observed during my closed-eye navigation—that's a clear hint." "The culprit isn’t unintelligent—he must sense that I suspect one of us is compromised. Therefore, he will act cautiously and seek an opportune moment to eliminate me. What would constitute such an opportunity? That’s crucial." "His role as the hidden task—not part of the main storyline—suggests that killing too early might expose him, increasing his risk in future tasks." Jin Shui Park is rated S-level difficulty. Zhang Yuanqing doubted that the Evil Organization member's task was limited merely to reducing team members. Such a simple objective would not meet the criteria for an S-level challenge. With this line of reasoning, he continued thinking: "Once it becomes clear that all the eerie tasks are unavoidable, the culprit will likely reduce his frequency of eliminations—because he needs companions and willing sacrifices. And I, who shows visible capabilities, stands out as a prime candidate." "Therefore, the timing for my elimination should be after passing through or during the haunted house experience…" "Indeed, these are all my hypotheses—still pending validation. Perfectly suited to use 'the underground parking garage' as a test. There are still thirty minutes until the next task—this is an ideal opportunity to probe further." With this realization, Zhang Yuanqing decided to forgo his current captain authority. …… "Damn—it’s still impossible to avoid the haunted house!" On the plaza, receiving the Spirit Realm prompt, Huo Mo felt his composure erode. He glared at the graceful young woman: "Heaving on me! I’m going to be killed by you!" Xie Lingxi pouted, voice carrying a sense of helplessness: "I didn’t want this either. "I never knew that an S-level Spirit Realm would evolve into something like this—nor have I visited before." Huo Mo frantically twisted his fiery red hair, muttering under his breath: "Should I have listened to you and made random suggestions? Now what? The haunted house must be incredibly dangerous. What’s the old guide say? I think we should discuss it collectively." Xie Lingxi shook her head: "I… don’t know. There are so many facilities—the only ones I remember are a few…" "Doesn't that seem ridiculous to you? Are you going to take me for an infant?" Huo Mo thundered in anger. "But why are you being so aggressive?" Xie Lingxi sighed, tears welling up. She appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen—likely still a high school student. After being scolded, she looked both helpless and innocent, on the verge of crying. "Enough!" Facing the humble, earnest middle-aged man, Zhang Yuanqing unexpectedly stepped forward, stepping in between the two parties, and addressed him calmly: "Everyone has difficulty adapting to the revised park layout—this isn’t her fault. Moreover, selecting the roller coaster was a collective vote decision." The statement held merit—but Huo Mo was already heated, refusing to listen. "Does my voice matter? What’s your role here? To just act like a good person?" "Not at all—it's simply to get you quiet! If you’re unwilling to be silent, I’ll assist you personally!" A flash of anger passed through the otherwise steady gaze of the middle-aged man. Seeing this, Zhang Yuanqing knew it was time for him to step in—so he quickly moved forward, positioning himself between them with a cheerful smile: "Stay calm—any further arguing and we'll miss our half-hour window. Uncle, give me a moment—I’ll treat you to a drink once we complete Jin Shui Park. Fire brother, after the Spirit Realm concludes, just come find me—I’m from Shangcheng. My local specialty is white-cut chicken—it’s tender, delicate, and moist." With this light-hearted exchange of pleasantries, he eased the tense atmosphere. Huo Mo and the middle-aged man eventually yielded to the situation—settling the matter for now. The group of six followed the signs, leaving the plaza and navigating through the park's dazzlingly lit pathways. A cool breeze drifted gently. The black sky appeared as an endless black swan’s curtain—no stars, no moon. The park's shimmering, dreamlike lighting was the only source of illumination in this world. Unoccupied roller coasters roared past on their tracks; the giant pendulum and pirate ship continued to sway rhythmically; the carousel turned slowly under cheerful music… Autonomous collision vehicles buzzed about, careening into one another unpredictably. The atmosphere shifted—from a fairy-tale ambiance to something distinctly eerie. Throughout this journey, no one spoke. The team members maintained a quiet, stiff silence—not too distant, not too close—each holding their distance from the others. Clearly, they had already picked up on Zhang Yuanqing’s subtle hints and now suspected River God's death. He would need to test them one by one—and it was becoming increasingly difficult to conceal his true identity. In fact, Zhang Yuanqing didn’t care much about whether his captainship would be guessed any time soon—because it wasn't essential anymore. The Evil Organization member, once he found a suitable opportunity, would surely eliminate him without hesitation. He quickly approached Xie Lingxi and asked: "Lingxi sister—are you a high school student? Where are you from?" "I’m from Jiangnan Province. Wang Tai brother—I'm in my third year of high school." "That’s wonderful—myself a student at Jiangnan University. Let's exchange phone numbers. Once we complete Jin Shui Park, I’ll personally tutor you—individualized lessons." "Excellent!" "And do you have a boyfriend?" "Why do you ask that?" "If you have a boyfriend, it would become less convenient for private tutoring sessions." "Oh? Why is that?" … "Xi Shi sister—you work in what field?" "She’s a nurse, yes." Nurse—like the one who wears uniforms and administers injections… Zhang Yuanqing nodded with sincere admiration: "I deeply respect the white-coated angels." Xi Shi smiled softly, her eyes glistening, with a subtle hint of meaning: "In truth, I don’t need to be so reverent. I prefer men who are wild and rough—someone who can fully dominate me." Zhang Yuanqing paused, then offered a warm smile: "I’d love to have the chance to sleep together sometime." … Moving on to the middle-aged man, whom he now perceived as somewhat regretful of fatherhood, Zhang Yuanqing casually asked: "Uncle—do you have a daughter?" The man nodded slowly. Zhang Yuanqing then inquired: "Do you think your relationship with her is particularly strained?" The earnest face instantly darkened. He replied coldly: "That’s none of your business." "I'm truly sorry!" … Separating from the middle-aged man, Zhang Yuanqing soon caught up to the red-haired young man leading the way—slender, sharp-eyed, with broad, slightly slanted eyebrows, giving off a sense of impatience and roughness. After a few compliments, Huo Mo smiled, finding the young man's words pleasant—and eager to chat. When Zhang Yuanqing asked for his thoughts on the team members, Huo Mo responded openly: "All these teammates seem a bit off. The young ladies keep acting helpless throughout—particularly that one with large breasts who appears indifferent. When I asked her earlier if she wanted to step down from the roller coaster platform, she didn’t even look at me. And that middle-aged man—he doesn't seem like a trustworthy person at all." He glanced back toward the dedicated, attentive young man accompanying Xie Lingxi—Qi Tian Dashi—with a look of mild disdain: "This is just another useless placeholder. Wang Tai brother—I believe you’re the most reliable in this team." "Thank you so much! Fire brother, I agree—it’s definitely you who stands out." … Finally, Zhang Yuanqing approached the young man wearing bean-shaped shoes and tailored pants—Qi Tian Dashi. "Could we talk briefly, Dashi?" With a lingering glance at Xie Lingxi, Qi Tian Dashi followed Zhang Yuanqing to a quiet spot. "What's on your mind?" he asked, his eyes curious toward this skilled conversationalist. "How do you think these two girls are doing?" Zhang Yuanqing smiled warmly. Looking at Xie Lingxi: "She’s beautiful—her hips are quite full. Though her bust is modest." Glancing at Xi Shi: "She has a large bust and round hips—but doesn’t seem to pay much attention to others." Regarding Huo Mo and the middle-aged man, Qi Tian Dashi felt that Huo Mo was impetuous and difficult to work with—so he tended to keep his distance. The latter was quiet but occasionally offered valuable insights. Zhang Yuanqing then whispered softly: "If I were eliminated—who would you make efforts to eliminate? That is—the middle-aged man. He belongs to the Evil Organization." Qi Tian Dashi gasped, eyes widening—he opened his mouth slightly and then closed it again—his expression shifting from surprise to alertness and caution. … Ten minutes later, the group arrived at the underground parking garage in the western section of the park and came to a halt at the incline entrance. Through the downward slope, they saw bright lights illuminating the warehouse—the vehicles arranged neatly with layers of dust. The garage was utterly silent. Zhang Yuanqing turned to Xie Lingxi, representing the group's questions: "What is the strategy for this section?"