The Player's System

Dead Hall

The team walked long distance. They were preparing their brains for the rustic dead place. "According to the description of the place the weapons is not needed for confrontation. After all dead would not want to bother their skeletons." Sashi commented.

She was trying her best to act sober. It was scary that they were going to clear Dead Hall. The place of dead.

"Miss Sashi I heard the dead could snatch the guts out without weapons. My granny use to recall some horrible stories back in the days. This is the only reason I didn't attend the funeral of my granny." Orin spoke. His voice evident of his hesitation to go in the dead Hall.

They looked at Orin after he related. "Man you really missed her funeral despite knowing that the age old stories have no solid ground and now that you are grown, you still believe?" Albert asked shocked.

"I grew up and learned that taking risk might not be good always." Orin shrugged his shoulders. Now the luck brought him here. He was reluctant to attend the funeral of his granny yet he was here to clear a dead place. No one of course no one could tell his frustration.

He wanted to run away or hide somewhere, perhaps dig hole or exit but it was not in his hand. He was representative of a team in the live portal. Many hopes were on him. He was telling himself that the six team members would not leave him alone. This was the only reason to walk in the dead Hall.

Sashi did not speak further. She looked at the team head, he was walking strong expressions pasted on his face. Jake thought for long time then spoke, "There is no need to worry, just few dead walking in the hall wrapped in the surgical strips. However the clue didn't tell what should we do after we find the haunted dead body?" He looked toward team head for the explanation.

Junan fell in the dilemma. It was indeed worrisome. The clue didn't relate how they should get rid haunted object in the dead Hall. "Let's see when we find it. Especially that two teams are there to bother us, we'll eventually find it." Junan waved his hand.

The first concern was to get hold on the second haunted object. They reached in front of the dead Hall. The rotten air welcomed them. They covered their nose.

The Dead Hall was made for those who were interested to collect and research ancient mummies. Initially this hall was frequently used however the later incidents became everyday problem.

First of all the panel of six researchers died one by one. The definite reason was unknown. They mysteriously died, half of them died in the dead Hall. Later the staff closed this hall for any visits.

Now the three teams were sent to clear this hall.

The dust covered most objects in the hall. There were several wooden boxes. The mummies were placed inside. The boxes were not locked. According to the rumors, one wooden box was responsible for most mysterious events. However it was long ago and the documents were kept secret, none of the staff was aware about the one responsible wooden box.

It was up to the teams to check the boxes and decide which one should be cleared. "We will walk in small teams toward the big objects placed in the subsections and inspect which one is the haunted." Junan ordered. None of them wanted to go in small teams. Sashi remained near team head.

Clark was looking the dead Hall and didn't respond at the order of the team head. Albert was waiting which one of them wanted to make small team with him. Jake blinked which one of them should be preferable to go with for inspection.

Junan stood speechless. They seemed not belonged to the third team and forgot their purpose for coming in the dead Hall. "Alright we will split in two teams. See if you can get the object." As he was instructing, he heard the opponent team entered in the dead Hall.

"Hurry or it will be tough once again." Junan beckoned them. Now that he changed the order they split in the two teams. Also they could hear the footsteps of opponent team in the dead silence.

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The first team entered in the dead Hall. They discussed about the possible haunted object when they were walking toward the last hall. It was great news that one of the team player could help them most. It was due to the reason that his father was researcher on the ancient mummies.

Many years back then, the mysterious events led the researchers to enlist the characteristics of some of the saved dead bodies. They made document and rough guidelines as to which were the signs about the haunted dead body.

This helped researchers decrease mysterious events. The first team didn't split in two teams. They walked toward the first unsealed box.

"The normal dead body does not carry strange aura. Something invisible would create disturbance in order to keep the humans away. Also it starts the cycle of ominous events. Before this happen we will get hold on the object." The team player explained.

They listened carefully and nodded. According to his instructions, they sharpened their senses to feel the strange aura. They thought to not waste their energies on looking back at their folly. This time they were eager to search the haunted object. If they could complete this task, it would add up some confidence.

"Beware, one of us should keep glance at the opponents, if they come near, inform us immediately. I learned it from third team. They always prepare for backup and cover for the team first. This would increase the base security of the team." The team head guided them.

One of the player stood on the duty for backup. They entered through first entrance however they decided to start their search from the last section. It was strategy that they came up in order to avoid other two teams. They came to know that fourth level could become fetal if the confronted their enemies.

They had less experience in the portal game so the third team could fool them easily. Without precaution or smart decision, they would not be able to save face in front of the owner Kyle.

The lid of the unsealed box cracked some noise when they opened it. The players did not feel any aura. They glanced at the mummified dead. It was normal human body. The player closed the lid.

They went toward the subsection. For some time, they were confused however they decided that it was not haunted. It was confusing because the subsection was void of any preliminary objects.

Normally there were few objects taken from the tomb of the dead's however this lone box was placed there and the few surgical straps were ruined.

"We will keep in mind about this box. If we couldn't search from other sections then we will return to check it again. Since the aura is not present despite the strange conditions of the box, we will consider this box as haunted." The team head announced.

They agreed to it. They entered in the second last section. It was full of old objects placed randomly. The previous section was little organized despite the dust covering every single wall and objects.

It was so that the researcher got heartache suddenly, he was alone in the third section. There was no one to help him. He dragged himself here and there in order to reach the last section and ring the bell for help.

He was unable to reach in the last section and fell dead in the second section. After the staff found his dead body, they sent it back however they didn't feel the need to organize the second section. The researcher was last from the panel and it create horror for the staff.

The first team moved toward the third section. It was quiet and stuffy. The objects were placed on the various showcase and tables. There were two boxes in the section. As they entered in the section the door cracked squeaky noise.

They turned back, at the same time the rustic door fell. They ran to avoid bang. Without doubt the player looked toward the team head. It was silent gesture that they were in the haunted section. The team head placed his hand on the heart. They were in the live portal, clearly aware that it was game however the heart wanted to give. They could feel goosebumps.

Something came flying, it was near to hit the skull of the team head when he used his sword to counterattack. The object fell. Nothing happened. He hurriedly guided, "If you destroy something in your defense the game would not kick out."

He wanted them to keep save distance or fight back.