As a player, can you behave yourself?

Summary

In Chapter 145, "The Hidden Line Opens," Li Nuo and his companions grapple with the unexpected presence of ghosts wielding guns, which unsettles Ichiyo Ming, an Onmyoji from 1859. They learn that they were all teleported to this strange world and must work together for survival. Ichiyo Ming recounts her and Kanzaki Shisan's attempts to defeat a powerful ghost in a haunted house, which has proven futile. As they strategize, they encounter a Kappa, which leads to an improvised meal that lightens the mood among the group. Li Nuo learns that the ghosts they face are the spirits of players who perished in the haunted house. They confront a formidable ghost, Ayane, and engage in a fierce battle. With teamwork and clever tactics, they manage to defeat her, but the struggle reveals deeper mysteries tied to the Gate of the Afterlife. As they explore further, they uncover connections between various fighting game worlds and hint at a larger conspiracy involving a powerful entity linked to the city's curse. The chapter ends with Li Nuo triggering a hidden storyline that promises to reveal more about their predicament and the true nature of their challenges.

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