【The following lists the information for this deduction game】

As usual, lines of blood-red small characters appeared in front of Yu Xing's eyes.

【Small-scale Deduction: Nightmare in the Cage】

【Genre: 80% Role-playing】

【Analysis: In role-playing deduction games, the deductionist will cover existing characters in the absurd world, inheriting their identities, interpersonal relationships, etc. In 70% of role-playing games, the deductionist does not inherit the abilities of the characters and uses their own body (carrying items owned by the character), with their actions influenced by the character.】

"Oh? This time it's 10% more than last time~" Yu Xing looked at the prompt, feeling excited.

【Due to the role-playing ratio reaching 70%, this deduction game will open up stamina and health data】

【Stamina: The character played by the deductionist has their own thoughts. Stamina is consumed during critical actions. When stamina drops to 10 points, the deductionist must stop and rest. When stamina is depleted, the deductionist can only choose to sleep】

【Health: The character played by the deductionist has limited life. Health is quantified, and it decreases when injured. When health is not depleted, the concept of "vital points" is erased. When health reaches zero, the deductionist dies】

【Note: It is not allowed to mention words related to the system or deduction. Players are not allowed to identify themselves as players. Violators will be severely punished】

【This deduction game is for three players】

【This deduction game takes up real time. Please set aside 24 hours (the flow of time in the game is different from real time, and the game process time is unknown)】

【Sacrifices are disabled in this game. Your sacrifice "Dark Candle Tears" cannot be used. Your sacrifice "&#*|*^" (data error) - Data error, can be used normally】

"Disabled sacrifices?" Yu Xing raised an eyebrow as he read from beginning to end.

He felt that this time it was very strict and seemed dangerous. He liked it!

【Your items cannot be brought into this type of deduction】

【Entering the game】

...

Aurora Town is a small town nestled against the mountains. The people are simple and enthusiastic, always wearing bright smiles on their faces, as if each of them had won a big prize from the Haishenwei Company - although I can't personally experience their happiness, after all, I am not simple-minded, and I haven't won any prizes.

Oh, my goodness, do you know? In fact, ever since I was transferred to the police station in this small town, I haven't had a peaceful day!

I think Aurora Town is not as beautiful as the police chief promised. Petty theft is a common occurrence here. It has been two months, and there was even a serious incident of someone getting hurt, all because two damn men were arguing about whose wife was more charming! Oh, you know, it's about their charm in bed.

As a female police officer, I really want to beat up both of them and make them stay in the town's hospital for a whole month.

Hey, old friend, I think I've gone off topic. I apologize first.

I called you here this time because of a wealthy person in town. Hmph, wealthy people always have so many problems. I know I shouldn't say that, but I'm currently troubled by this matter and can't care about manners.

I'll tell you the details when you come to Aurora Town to find me. By the way, this matter is very strange. I remember you said you knew a friend who can exorcise demons, right? If possible, bring them quietly. I've been trying to convince the townspeople and my subordinates to believe in science, but if they find out I'm wavering, they will definitely mock me.

From your best friend: Lucia

The above is the content of the letter in Yu Xing's hand.

He regained consciousness from the darkness and when he opened his eyes, he found himself sitting on a common roadside bench, with the police station across the street.

Several girls in chiffon dresses were scattered on the surrounding seats, occasionally casting curious glances at him, then shifting their gaze amidst the teasing of their companions, laughing loudly.

These girls, including the passers-by who walked past Yu Xing, some had blonde hair, some had red hair, and some had brown hair - regardless of gender, they all had amber-colored eyes and three-dimensional features different from those of the East.

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Yu Xing immediately realized that the background of this deduction game, Nightmare in the Cage, seemed to not be in China.

The architectural style around him also confirmed his thoughts. He felt like he had come to an English town, with brick walls, domed corner towers, some in rows, with protruding shutters, corner turrets, deep entrances, and spacious porches.

But he couldn't tell the era here. Various elements were mixed, not like a specific time.

- Perhaps it's not England, but a fictional world, after all, anything is possible in absurdity.

He seemed to have no teammates beside him, and the deduction prompt introducing his identity did not appear immediately. He could only see two lines of translucent text in the upper right corner of his visual range.

【Stamina: 85】

【Health: 100】

These were the new data given by the deduction before entering the game.

"I haven't done anything yet, and my stamina is already at 85. I hope I'm not a weakling again."

As this thought came to mind, Yu Xing suddenly felt a bit horrified. He had entered a role-playing game, but he still couldn't be physically strong. This was truly infuriating!

So he quickly lowered his head to take a look at himself and the things he carried.

"...Is this too formal?" Seeing the black three-piece suit and matching black leather shoes on himself, Yu Xing instinctively loosened his tie.

Then, he finally regained his sense of touch completely and realized that he was wearing a black top hat on his head.Taking advantage of the reflection in the restaurant, he saw his own appearance clearly - his body was still his own, he had an oriental face that made women jealous, wearing a round top hat, a well-fitted suit that accentuated his figure, and crossing his long legs... commonly known as sitting with one leg crossed over the other.

Like a young and not too serious gentleman.

Yu Xing actually didn't like wearing suits very much, except for formal social occasions, he rarely wore this kind of clothing that made him feel uncomfortable and slightly restrained.

However, his character didn't seem to be a very serious person either. Yu Xing's clearly defined fingers were holding a deep blue tie with a cartoon pattern, and even his gold cufflinks resembled the shape of a pink hairdryer...

Mysterious.

He sarcastically commented, only to realize that he was talking about himself.

"Still mysterious." Yu Xing muttered, and checked the handbag he had placed beside him again.

The handbag had a very good texture. After opening it, he found various documents and papers, a cigarette case, an old-fashioned lighter, a letter, and a box of beautifully packaged chocolates.

Next to the handbag was a silver-capped cane.

When he saw the documents, Yu Xing took them out and carefully read them.

Finally, the character introduction came, and the deduction prompt appeared before him.

【Your name is Roy, a detective who was invited to the town of Aurelian to help your friend Lucia, who works at the police station, solve a problem. She sent you a letter, but it didn't mention any specific requests, only mentioned exorcism.】

【You brought two friends who can exorcise with you to the town. Feeling a bit tired, you rested on a bench for a while. Your two friends, Martha and York, went to drink iced tea and will be back soon. You will visit Lucia together.】

Martha and York, they sounded like a boy and a girl. Yu Xing guessed that in a small three-person deduction, the deductionists should not meet too late or have multiple factions, otherwise the variables in the game would become too large and the theme of deduction would not be reflected.

So his two teammates should be coming to find him soon.

While waiting for them, he opened the letter that had already been opened in his bag and read it again. It was the letter Lucia sent to him.

Yu Xing roughly grasped the background of the game from the letter: After Lucia was transferred from other towns to Aurelian, she was somewhat dissatisfied with this place, especially recently there seemed to be some incidents of ghosts causing trouble, which gave Lucia a headache. So she wrote a letter to her old friend Roy, who was a detective, and also asked Roy to bring two people who can exorcise... exorcists?

After waiting for five minutes, when Yu Xing was yawning idly, his two teammates finally came to meet him.

"Hi, Brother Roy, we're back!" A crisp and sweet voice came from behind, making Yu Xing slightly surprised and then wanting to laugh.

There was nothing else, mainly... his two teammates were too unique.

One was a little Lolita who seemed to be only about 1.5 meters tall, looking like she was fourteen or fifteen years old, with a slight baby fat on her face, her black double ponytails tied high, but she was wearing a very capable lady's chiffon shirt, khaki high-waisted pants, and a pair of knee-high boots.

She was carrying a big bag on her back, looking like a bag of explosives.

The other was a young man who looked less than thirty, with a good appearance, fair skin, slightly long bangs on his forehead, slightly curly, and a sunny smile.

But his attire was completely opposite to his smile. He was covered in a large black robe, with the hood pulled up, shrouding most of his face in shadow. He was tall and standing on the street like a walking black ghost, attracting the attention of many passersby.

Both Lolita and the young ghost were Chinese.

This...

Yu Xing looked at himself again.

Were the three of them, Roy, Martha, and York, coming together? Judging from their appearances, it seemed like they came from three different time and space, it was simply... full of loopholes.

"Ah!" Lolita should be Martha, she saw Yu Xing turn his head, her eyes lit up, and then suppressed it, expressing her happiness in a different way, "Brother Roy and Brother York look so handsome today. As the only lady in the team, I'm going to faint with joy~"

Her tone didn't sound like that of a little girl at all, but more like a mature woman praising the opposite sex, which actually matched her style of dress, well, the style of dress below her head.

"You're also very cute~"

York winked at Martha and then turned to Yu Xing, who had already stood up, "Roy, are we going to interview Lucia now?"

Yu Xing glanced at him and remembered the last sentence in Lucia's letter.

- If possible, bring it over quietly. I have been comforting the townspeople and my subordinates to believe in science. If they know that I am also wavering, they will definitely mock me.

He shook his head and pointed to the black robe on York, "Your attire is too exaggerated. Doesn't Lucia care about her image? How about... taking it off first?"

【Lucia's favorability +10 (She is very grateful that you are considerate of her and trusts you more, providing more comprehensive information)】

The sudden prompt made Yu Xing exclaim in his heart.

Even the favorability of NPCs, this deduction really felt like a game.

York was taken aback and seemed a bit unwilling.

"Hahaha, I told him when we were drinking iced tea just now. He said that this attire has more of an exorcist vibe. I told him that he dressed like a demon and was exorcising loneliness!" Lolita laughed unabashedly on the side, enjoying the misfortune of others.With a sense of resignation, York nodded and muttered, "Hey, I'm just trying to contain my irresistible charm here. You guys are really accusing me unjustly..."

Having said that, he pulled down his hood, tying his slightly long hair into a bun at the back of his head.

As he unfastened the strings, it was revealed that York was also wearing a black suit underneath. His hands were empty, not holding any packages. He draped the black robe over his arm and smiled amiably, "Alright, can we go in now?"