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Level 13: The Infinite Apartment
Yang Tao was hunched over a bed, fiddling with a laptop, his fingers flying across the keyboard.
[9527: Brothers, does anyone know where Level 13 transitions to Level 14? I've been wandering around here for ages and can't find a way to go underground.]
[Ryant: Brother, this isn't the way to seek death.]
[Kady: People from B.N.T.G. might know; they have a stronghold on Level 13. Although they only receive members of their own organization or merchants, you can try your luck.]
[Second-Hand Dealer: I just checked the M.E.G. database. The Level 14 description has clearly been altered by an unknown Entity. Heaven? Bullshit heaven!]
[Maria: I remember it's called the Drenched Forest, but the level information is really scarce. If you want to go, you can come to Level 13, Floor 283, to find me. Message me when you arrive.]
[M.E.G. Investigator: Brother, if you're really going to Level 14, I can send you the latest terminal. As long as Level 14 has a wireless signal, you'll be able to transmit level information.]
Yang Tao looked at the replies in the Backrooms intranet, a smile on his face. He hadn't expected the Backrooms intranet environment to be so harmonious.
It wasn't filled with the pathology and hostility he had imagined.
'Perhaps those who were disheartened or overly hostile have all become Wretches…'
After thinking it over, this scenario seemed the most realistic.
He quickly replied on the computer: [Maria, I'm on Floor 455. I'll be there in fifteen minutes. If there's a signal, I'll message you. If not, I'll see if I can enter Floor 283…]
After speaking, Yang Tao jumped off the bed and immediately sat on his magic broom, flying towards the stairwell.
[Maria: Okay, but are you sure you can get from 455 to 283 in 15 minutes?]
[M.E.G. Investigator: Brother, no! Are you serious? Wait for me, I'm heading to Level 11 now, I'll be there soon!]
[9527: Arrived at Floor 444, this floor number is unlucky.]
[9527: Floor 427.]
[Maria: Brother, did you jump out of the window???]
[9527: Floor 400, can I still jump out of the window?]
[Suqie 054: Brother, have you considered joining our Speedrunners Association?]
While chatting with people online, he flew downstairs on his magic broom. The magic broom, controlled only by his thoughts, felt incredibly convenient at this moment.
[9527: At the entrance of Floor 283, it says Area B. It's my first time meeting an online friend, I'm so excited.]
[Maria: …I'll be there soon. If you're lying to me, I'll definitely throw you to a Skin Stealer and let it peel your skin off.]
Yang Tao put away his magic broom, took out a bag of snacks from his backpack, and sat in the stairwell, chatting with his Backrooms online friends while waiting for Maria to arrive.
More than ten minutes passed.
The stairwell's security door was pushed open from the inside.
Hearing the sound, Yang Tao looked up at the person.
"A woman?"
"What about a woman?"
The speaker was a typical Soviet Russian woman. Although her appearance was ordinary, her figure was excellent, curvaceous and very attractive.
"Nothing, I just assumed you were male. Didn't you say you had a way to Level 14? Take me there."
'Maria' paused. Although she couldn't read minds, she could tell that Yang Tao was serious.
"You're going now? As far as I know, Level 14 is no different from a dead zone."
"It's not a dead zone, otherwise, floor information wouldn't be circulating. Besides, if I don't explore, people will never know the exact situation of Level 14."
'Maria' looked at the composed Yang Tao, then after a moment of silence, said, "Alright, come with me first. I'll prepare some supplies for you. No matter what Level 14 is like, Almond water is essential. Take as much as you can."
After she finished speaking, she turned and placed her hand on the security door, preparing to open it.
"By the way, my real name is Dasha…"
"Yang Tao."
Stepping out of the stairwell into Floor 283, they immediately saw a team of fully armed members guarding both sides of the stairwell entrance.
The uniform automatic rifles made anyone contemplating trouble think twice.
These people did not stop them.
Yang Tao followed behind Dasha, observing the environment of Floor 283. It didn't seem much different from other floors, perhaps just a bit more crowded.
After all, Level 13 is quite suitable for survival, as long as you don't run around recklessly or court death.
The only problem is that staying indoors for a long time can cause health issues.
"Yang Tao… I think I've heard your name somewhere. Which organization are you a member of?"
"I'm considered an Entity. Currently, I haven't officially joined any organization…"
Dasha immediately stopped, turned, and looked at Yang Tao, her eyes filled with shock: "Entity 9527 Yang Tao!"
"I just saw information about you yesterday! I can't believe you're on Level 13!"
"Why didn't the Entity detector alarm?"
Yang Tao smiled and said, "Is it possible that I am human, and I just suddenly got the urge to give myself an Entity number?"
"Then… was Level 9527 also created by you?"
"Oh, no, that wasn't me. Don't worry, I have no ill intentions. Didn't you say you'd take me to get Almond water? It's perfect, I can wait for the M.E.G. Investigator to come and give me the terminal."
Dasha felt a bit flustered. She recalled the description of Entity 9527, which clearly stated not to show any malice towards him. The Entity seemed to possess a special method to accurately distinguish between hostile and friendly beings.
"The data says it's possible to trade with you. I wonder if that's true or false?"
This time, Dasha did not walk ahead of Yang Tao but walked beside him.
Yang Tao nodded lightly and said, "As long as they are valuable items, you can exchange them for some special items with me…"
As he spoke, Yang Tao extended his hand, and a glass bottle containing a bright orange liquid appeared in his hand.
"Fire Resistance Potion. Drink it, and you'll have 8 minutes of fire immunity. Theoretically, you could walk on the sun, but the radiation there would probably kill you instantly."
"And this Water Breathing Potion. Use it, and you'll gain the effect of underwater breathing."
"Of course, besides potions with special effects, I also have combat-oriented potions. For example, these two bottles of Level 2 Strength and Speed Potions. After testing, an ordinary Wanderer who uses them can easily defeat a Hound in a one-on-one situation."
The items in Yang Tao's hand were incredibly diverse, making Dasha incredibly envious.
"So… Yang Tao, what's the price?"
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