Horror Game Developer: My games aren't that scary! novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52 - The game that makes you scream [2]

[Optional Quest Completed!]

• Difficulty: Second Order

• Reward: 5,000 SP

• Objective: Investigate the painting's origins.

• Location: Velora Art Museum

Description: Clues hide within the museum's halls. Travel to the Velora Art Museum and uncover the story behind the mysterious painting.

Time Limit: 2 days

I watched as my balance went from 1,450 to 6,350 SP in a matter of seconds.

Seeing this, I almost jumped up with joy.

This was massive. With the additional 5000 SP, the number of items that I could purchase from the shop had increased by a lot.

With this, I felt a lot more confident in handling the conductor.

It finally made me feel like I could breathe again.

But it didn't take more than a couple of seconds for the system to pour cold water over my joy as several notifications appeared on the screen.

[• You have uncovered the dark secret hidden within the painting: the young girl was being raised from childhood as a living sacrifice for the cult leader's ascension. When she learned the truth, she tried to take her own life, but her efforts were in vain.]

[• By disrupting their plans and exposing part of their scheme, you have drawn their attention. You are now one of their targets.]

[• Be cautious. This cult is no ordinary gathering. They are backed by some of the wealthiest and most powerful families, with influence that reaches the deepest parts of this land. They know your face now, and they will be watching.]

[• Caution advised] 

Ding! 

[Continuation Quest Activated] 

• Difficulty: Third Order

• Reward: 40,000 SP

• Objective: Expose the cult and its plans.

• Location: N/A

Description: The cult has now set its target on you. You must be careful not to get caught by them. Only death awaits if you get caught by them. Find a way around the situation and expose them.

Time Limit: 2 months.

"You really couldn't just let me enjoy my moment for one second, right?"

Staring at the sudden quest window, I felt my head throb.

However, that only lasted for a brief moment. This wasn't outside of my expectations. I had more or less guessed that something like this was going to happen after hearing the Senior Officer's words.

"40,000 SP and 2 months time limit... That's good enough."

Thankfully, I had quite a bit of time to complete the quest, and the rewards were equally as appealing.

I guess there was a silver lining to the situation.

Furthermore, I was going to have to deal with the situation regardless. Getting a reward for it was just an added bonus.

"This also means that I no longer have to look at the painting every day."

I sighed in relief while taking a glimpse of the painting.

Recalling my first experience, I really didn't want to go through the same situation again.

"In that case, since everything is done, I should check out the streams to see if anybody is playing my game.'

This was the aspect that I was most curious and nervous about.

I wanted to see if my game was going to be well-received. There wasn't much time left until the quest expiry date, and the conductor was making its presence known more and more.

In order to be absolutely ready for its eventual arrival, I had to make sure that my game was well-received.

The better it was, the more it was going to sell, and the more SP I was going to make.

This was going to be crucial for my future.

"...I also need to find a way to reach the second order."

Only by reaching the second order would I be able to upgrade the shop. Perhaps then I'd be able to find more pills to heal my situation.

"Alright."

Taking a deep breath and closing down the app, I didn't delay the situation and opened the streaming app, quickly searching for my game in the search bar.

A Regular Day in the Office.

"Five?"

The number of results ended up being a measly five.

'Hopefully, by tomorrow I'll see something.'

The game he was currently playing was called A Regular Day in the Office. It was a game he heard about after watching a certain clip. Seeing the clip catch some stream, he immediately bought the game and was prepared to try it.