"Their appearance really resembles the people from Hell Academy that I encountered in a strange replica, even their unique aura is almost identical... Could it be that this replica world also has a similar organization, or perhaps this replica is closely related to that one?"

Wang Zhifan, knowing that replica worlds are real worlds, started to let his imagination run wild upon seeing possible familiar faces, wondering if he had returned to an old place. This feeling was quite peculiar, to say the least, and if true, it was his first time entering a world he had visited before.

Wang Zhifan didn't express these thoughts openly or discuss them with others. He looked calmly at the group of half-human, half-ghost Black-robed Ghosts approaching the train door, planning to let them freely enter or exit, as he was indifferent about having more or fewer helpers.

"Excuse me... which one of you is the captain?"

A few seconds later, one of the Black-robed Ghosts leading the way lifted his head before the train door, and the low, hoarse voice emitted from between the two rows of red gums under the black hood made the surrounding air feel a few degrees colder.

"I am."

Wang Zhifan, who was observing them closely, immediately responded, a look of doubt flashing across his eyes, clearly puzzled as to why this group was seeking him just to enter a carriage.

"Honorable Captain, we are the 448th batch of graduates from Hell Academy. We've come today to participate in the Death Train trial, hoping you would allow us to join."

Upon Wang Zhifan confirming his identity, the leading Black-robed Ghost politely bowed slightly to him, offering an introduction.

"Hmmm... I'm naturally welcoming if you are willing to help."

Hearing that this group was indeed from Hell Academy, Wang Zhifan, though expecting it, still felt a bit surprised. Driven by curiosity, he decided on the spot to accept this group, thinking they were at least professionals in the field, unlikely to be a burden when encountering ghosts.

"Honorable Captain, thank you very much for your generosity."

The leader, seeing his amiable attitude, bowed once more to express gratitude, but did not immediately step inside the train door.

"Forgive us for asking, but which platform is your team headed to, and what mission are you going to carry out?"

It turned out that they wanted to gather more specific mission details from Wang Zhifan before deciding.

"Platform 17, clearing the Evil Spirit Building."

Although Wang Zhifan felt they were talking a bit too much, he still straightforwardly provided an answer in light of their polite demeanor, avoiding wasting each other's time.

However, unexpectedly, as soon as Wang Zhifan finished speaking, the Black-robed Ghosts in front of him fell silent, as if his answer had shocked these half-ghost figures.

About two or three seconds later, the leader bowed slightly again to Wang Zhifan and said:

"Honorable Captain, I think we might be more suited to join another team... Sorry for wasting your time."

After speaking, he decisively turned with his companions and headed toward another carriage.

"Alright then..."

Wang Zhifan was somewhat speechless at their abrupt change in attitude, but he wasn't too concerned. He could deduce that these people probably found the mission too risky or not worth the challenge, prompting their swift departure.

Though Wang Zhifan didn't mind, other players weren't as indifferent; the most lively of them, a young man with dark circles, immediately ran to the train door to ask:

"Wait! Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Is the Evil Spirit Building very dangerous?!"

Being a player, he wanted to seize this opportunity to gather information.

However, the academy group seemed uninterested in engaging. Noticing his pursuit, they quickly quickened their pace toward another carriage, as if avoiding a calamity.

The young man with dark circles wasn't inclined to give up easily. He sped forward, blocking their path determined to get some information.

"Please clarify, why can't we go to the Evil Spirit Building?"

Confronted by the player's obstruction, the leader of the Black-robed Ghosts had to stop and explain:

"Sir, the Evil Spirit Building is one of the forbidden zones listed by the grandmasters of Hell Academy. It is said that no one has ever returned from there alive... If you truly understand the meaning of the term 'forbidden zone', it's best to join another team for a different mission."

Having said this, he and his companions quickly moved past the young man with dark circles to find the next carriage.

"Is the Evil Spirit Building so dangerous? A forbidden zone?"

The young player's face was filled with doubt upon hearing the ghosts' answer, not dismissing their advice lightly.

Likewise, two other players who had arrived by then—a middle-aged man with an oily face and a stern-faced woman—also heard the words of the Hell Academy graduate and took them seriously.

"I knew there was something fishy about having a player as the captain of this carriage; it turns out he has to undertake the most dangerous mission!"

The stern-faced woman showed an expression of indignation.

"Let's head to another carriage! I don't want to die!"

With that, she was the first to rush toward another train door, worried about being too late.

"There's not much time left, better switch carriages to be safe."

The middle-aged man with an oily face promptly followed in the footsteps of the stern-faced woman.

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