Xu Lin had informed Alexander that if things became impossible, their only hope was to survive until the end of Act Four...
"Xu Lin's idea is good, but there are still many problems when it comes to putting it into practice."
Would the script world really allow them to constantly avoid the main plot? If the Ghost Space penalized them for "passively engaging in the storyline," what would they do then?
"Where is our way out, our path to survival?" As he analyzed the entire plot, a sudden flash of insight struck him.
If the main mission given by Ghost Space was interpreted differently, could it mean this?
...Remember, before the main storyline changed, the task was to assist Janet in finding Anandon, but now Janet seems to be a character like a puppet master behind the scenes.
"If this world were a movie, it’s certain Janet betrayed us because he’s an antagonist, a shadowy figure opposing the protagonists. Ostensibly a lead, he merely exists to drive the plot forward..."
"From a detective novel’s point of view, Janet is a character using narrative tricks to create obstacles and add complexity for the reader’s judgment, concealing the straightforward truth..."
"More importantly, the main storyline never declared Janet to be the protagonist of 'The New Innsmouth Mystery.' The task given by Ghost Space may have been misleading us strategists from the start."
—The spark of thought ignited in Alexander's mind, gradually unveiling the true nature of the script world and grasping crucial insights for strategy.
"Yes, that's it. I understand now; the setup of the main storyline is such that I need to..." He finally realized how to proceed strategically.
"Janet is definitely not the protagonist of this script world; there is another..."
"And I, I must replace him and become the true protagonist of this script world!"
...
"Linda, what do you think of my proposal..." Janet stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall.
"If our plan succeeds, this world will undergo a fundamental transformation. The mundane will be utterly twisted. The once-ruling 'Black Pharaoh of Egypt,' 'The Elder Goat,' 'Father of All,' 'Emperor of All China,' 'Holy Tsar,' 'President of the New Continent,' and 'The White Lady of the Antarctic Eternal Freeze' will return, bringing new gospel to the world..."
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"You're talking about those evil gods and monsters, Janet. I can't believe you would kill Abigail. You've gone insane." Linda was locked in the room, her hands handcuffed to a chair.
Janet approached, stroking her hair as he felt her gaze of loathing and hatred, and smiled faintly.
“I’ve liked you for a long time, and the reason is simple: you’re smart. I’m attracted to a woman with brains, especially one who’s both intellectual and empathetic…”
“You’re out of your mind, Janet. Every word you say disgusts me.” Linda gazed at him coldly.
Janet shrugged, unfazed. “There’s one thing I just can't understand—why would you date someone like Roland, all brawn and no brain?”
“Janet, aside from sex, you’ve never had a relationship with a woman, have you? You clearly don’t understand others, only obsessing over your own wants.”
Linda shook her head. “A woman needs someone who loves her, understands her, and is willing to care for her, not a self-centered fool using her to prove his taste.”
“Janet, you’re that fool, and Roland, whom you scorn, is far superior to you!”
Janet smiled and clapped his hands. “As expected, my ideal partner—your thoughts are unique. Still, after seeing Roland now, what do you think…”
He snapped his fingers, and a large iron cage was pushed in front of Linda, containing a ragged man inside.
"Roland, how did you become like this?" Linda screamed.
Her boyfriend Roland had undergone a terrifying transformation, his face distorting as he shifted into a Deep One form. His body’s change was even stranger; his muscles bulged, doubling his height.
Originally a burly football player in his school days, Roland now exceeded two meters, with a half-fish face that struck terror into the heart. Captured by Janet, he was caged, bound hand and foot, lying helplessly on the ground.
“Linda, this is the outcome of opposing me. You’re a smart woman, and I trust you’ll make the right decision…”
Janet glanced at Roland and laughed coldly, turning to Linda and whispering, “You should think it over.”
With these words, he left them and exited the building.
“It’s almost time to launch the attack on the Order of Dagon.”
Janet pondered as Mardalla's ritual neared its climax, and he needed to act.
...
“Damn it, I didn’t expect even the people here to become Deep Ones!”
Alexander fired his Glock 18 for the first time, a bullet piercing through a servant of the Elliott family.
Their group was small and underarmed, so the middle schooler Eric suggested returning to the Elliott mansion. Lott Elliott was a classic tycoon, with a personal shooting range in his home, which Xu Lin and Carmen had used.
He must have some firearms, and Xu Lin and Carmen had gathered weapons quickly upon arriving in this world, leaving some at the mayor’s house.
“Supplies, food, drinking water, and I need a detailed map of all of Innsmouth!”
Alexander gave instructions to the group; after the incident with Xu Lin and Carmen, he emerged as the leader of their small team.
Even Jin Jianshu had no objections, recognizing Alexander’s competence since entering the script world. He remained exceptionally calm, making several keen predictions to help Xu Lin navigate the plot.
—Alexander’s actions had earned him the trust of everyone at this moment.
As they drove back from Nact Logistics, the entire town erupted like an epidemic. The massive “Deep One transformation” continued to ferment, with numerous residents converting into Deep Ones in their sleep, quickly succumbing to the power of the Old Gods and becoming devotees of evil.
This concentrated “transformation” resulted in many newly-formed Deep Ones becoming disoriented, acting like zombies in horror films, attacking any non-Deep Ones they encountered.