Something's Wrong with My Love Simulation Game (Patreon)

Chapter 2: A Brand New Version Unexplored by Others

The sudden voice made Li Pai shiver involuntarily. Did this housekeeper move silently? It was too creepy! If he didn't know this was a love game, Li Pai would have thought he was in a horror game.

"I was just taking a look..."

Li Pai turned around, forcing a smile. It was just a game, no need to be so nervous. He felt he was being too cautious.

"Don't touch anything in this mansion carelessly. She won't be pleased," the housekeeper's low voice sounded as if it came from an icy cellar.

Immediately after, the housekeeper poured a cup of black tea for Li Pai. The black tea leaves floated in the dark red liquid, resembling corpses floating on a pool of blood. It was a sight that could be described as...

Mouthwatering.

"It smells divine..."

Li Pai took a deep breath, and the rich aroma of the tea invigorated him. He picked up the delicate teacup, sipped the red tea, and relished the full-bodied taste as it flowed down his throat, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth. There was no doubt that this game handled sensory experiences excellently. If he didn't remind himself, he wouldn't be able to distinguish between reality and the game.

"I hope they didn't add anything strange to this tea..."

"Of course not. A housekeeper in a love game wouldn't have any ulterior motives."

With this thought, Li Pai felt more at ease. Still, out of caution, he didn't finish the whole cup of tea, just took a small sip before placing it back on the coffee table.

"Where is your mistress? When can I meet her?"

Li Pai cut to the chase and said this while looking at the housekeeper.

"Our mistress is resting. You can stay here for the night, guest."

"By the way, would you like some supper?"

The housekeeper's face remained stern, asking coldly. There was nothing hospitable about her demeanor.

"That's fine. Thank you."

Li Pai nodded. At the moment, he just wanted to dismiss the housekeeper so that he could search the cabinets and drawers.

Having played RPG games extensively, Li Pai couldn't resist the urge to open cabinets whenever he saw one. After all, this was a game, and what if he found some items that could help him conquer the female lead?

"Please sit here for a moment, and I'll prepare your supper," the housekeeper said, turning to leave the living room.

Before departing, the housekeeper unconsciously glanced at the cup of red tea on the coffee table. Li Pai keenly caught the housekeeper's gaze.

"Something seems off, Could there be something wrong with this tea..."

"Could it be that this game isn't about me pursuing the female lead, but the female lead drugging and seducing me instead?"

A strange thought popped into Li Pai's mind. It actually seemed quite fun.

But Li Pai didn't want his first experience to be unconscious, even if it was in a game.

"I'd better check the cabinets first."

Li Pai stood up. Suddenly, dizziness struck.

"No way, is there something wrong with this tea?"

Li Pai frowned. This wouldn't be fun at all.

He spent money on the helmet; he didn't want to be so passive when he encountered the female lead. Moreover, who knows if it's the female lead or the housekeeper who would force themselves after they faint...

Thinking about it, Li Pai immediately stuck his fingers into his throat.

"Ugh..."

Li Pai retched, but only a little bit of liquid came out, probably the tea he had just drunk.

"At least I didn't drink much..."

Li Pai patted his face, feeling much more alert after the discomfort from retching. The drowsiness caused by the red tea vanished instantly.

"What kind of game is this!"

Li Pai couldn't help but complain. Wasn't this supposed to be a joyful love game? What's with this severed arm? Who could be in the mood for romance now?

"Congratulations, player, you have discovered the right arm of the Broken Beauty."

"Remember how beautiful her hands danced on the piano, it was truly captivating."

"Keep up the good work and try to awaken the Broken Beauty."

"Exploration Progress: 5%"

The untimely system prompt sounded.

"Broken Beauty..."

"She really is broken!"

Li Pai was stunned, his face filled with shock.

"Could this game be about me collecting body parts and reassembling the resurrected Broken Beauty?"

"Damn, this kind of game is so dark!"

Li Pai couldn't help but complain. Weren't people saying this game was sweet and heartwarming? Like dating female students, nurses, or office ladies... How did he end up with Broken Beauty?

Could it be...

Was he playing an entirely new and unexplored version?

Or was it because he bought a knockoff VR headset?

Li Pai sighed. He felt a bit depressed. He shouldn't have been greedy and bought a secondhand headset online.

"Now what should I do?" Should I quit the game right away? But it would be so wasteful if I did that.”

Li Pai glanced at the photo frame, the female lead inside of the frame was still quite pretty, especially that figure...

"Since I'm already here, let's continue experiencing it, Let's pretend I'm playing Resident Evil 8."

Li Pai reached out and took the severed arm in his hand.

The cold touch and delicate skin suddenly gave him an odd idea.

Right hand...

"Inappropriate, inappropriate..."

Li Pai immediately dismissed the strange thought.

"The system said the female lead likes to play hide and seek, and her remains are scattered throughout the mansion."

"To wake her up, I have to find all her body parts."

Li Pai thought for a moment and decided to go upstairs first.

The housekeeper who drugged him with the tea seemed like a malevolent character. Li Pai knew little about this game and didn't want to confront the housekeeper directly for now.

It was better to check the second floor.

Li Pai carried the Broken Beauty's arm, tiptoeing out of the living room.

In the corridor, it was pitch-black, with only faint light from the living room and kitchen illuminating the way.

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

From the kitchen, rhythmic sounds suddenly came, as if something was being chopped.

Li Pai didn't dare to imagine what it could be. This sound... Could they be chopping bones?

He quickened his pace and headed towards the wooden staircase.

Just as Li Pai stepped onto the first step...

Creak!

The wooden staircase suddenly creaked, breaking the silence of the corridor.