Lin was speechless.

　　Though Nan had mentioned it was a hobby before, actually seeing him dressed like this was still a huge shock.

　　As an honest man who was addicted to overtime work and completely clueless about the concept of crossdressing, Lin opened the door for Nan with a devastated expression.

　　"What's with that look?" Nan observed. "Did you find out you're dying?"

　　"N-nothing..." Lin stammered, his sadness so profound that he couldn't control his expression.

　　Whoever did Nan's makeup had transformed his normally unfeminine features into something delicate and alluring.

　　Every smile and glance oozed charm.

　　Apart from his height and voice, anyone would mistake him for a woman.

　　"Compared to life, dignity isn't that important," Nan said, settling down on Lin's sofa.

　　 Chestnut hopped onto his lap instantly.

　　"Of course, I don't always dress like this. It's for a job this time."

　　"What kind of job?" Lin asked, watching with envy as Nan stroked Chestnut. He wanted to pet the cat too!

　　"Your eyes look pretty creepy," Nan commented.

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　　"Do they…?" Lin mumbled, embarrassed.

　　"They do."

　　Lin wanted to cry again.

　　Nan checked his watch.

　　 "Go change your clothes. Something you don't usually wear," he instructed.

　　Lin didn't question him and obediently went to change.

　　When he returned, Nan explained, "It's best not to be recognized in the real world by people from inside the game."

　　"What do you mean?" Lin frowned. "What happens if they recognize me?"

　　"You'll find out eventually," Nan said cryptically.

　　He then stood up, putting Chestnut down.

　　"It's about time, let's go." He walked to the door.

　　Lin followed behind.

　　As Nan opened the door, the scenery beyond it shifted.

　　The ordinary hallway vanished, replaced by twelve cold, imposing iron gates.

　　One of the gates was sealed with a blood-red talisman.

　　That must be the door Lin had entered before.

　　Although he was mentally prepared this time, Lin's heart couldn't help but pound in his chest at the sight.

　　Nan gestured for him to proceed.

　　Lin reached out and started trying to open the gates.

　　One, two... It wasn't until he was almost at the end that he felt a handle loosen.

　　He pulled with all his might, and the seemingly heavy door creaked open.

　　Just like last time, the moment the door opened, a powerful force slammed into Lin, dragging him inside.

　　The scenery around him warped and twisted, and when he could see clearly again, a solitary high-rise stood before him.

　　The building was surrounded by darkness, the only source of light emanating from its windows, beckoning him closer.

　　Lin scanned his surroundings, but Nan was nowhere to be seen.

　　He seemed to be completely alone.

　　After a moment's hesitation, he started walking towards the building.

　　As he approached the entrance, he noticed a group of six or seven people gathered at the foot of the stairs.

　　 Some looked calm, while others seemed on the verge of collapse, shouting and questioning everything.

　　Lin moved closer and heard a man roar, "Where are we?! Who are you people?! I'm calling the police!!"

　　It instantly clicked for Lin.

　　This man, yelling his head off, must be experiencing the world inside the door for the very first time.