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92% Rule-based Creepypasta: My Family is Not Normal / Chapter 23: Is Pain the Key to Suppressing Contamination?

บท 23: Is Pain the Key to Suppressing Contamination?

"You want to know who I am? No. You don't. You want to survive here and uncover the secrets of this slaughterhouse," said the voice from behind the door, sending chills down Zhou Bai's spine. The voice seemed to know exactly what he was thinking.

Could the person behind the door read minds? Zhou Bai hesitated, then asked, "Can you tell me?"

"Hahaha..." The voice laughed. "Yes, I can tell you. But in exchange, you must find the red key and set me free."

Zhou Bai grew wary. The person behind the door didn't seem trustworthy. He deliberately asked, "Why should I believe you?"

The voice remained calm despite Zhou Bai's skepticism. "I can give you a down payment. If you see a second truck delivering pigs at night, go check it out. You'll find something you want to know."

A second truck? Zhou Bai recalled the fifth rule of the gatekeeper's duties:

**[The slaughterhouse only receives pigs at 12 PM daily. If you see pigs being delivered at any other time, return to your room immediately and lock the door.]**

Another incorrect rule? Or was the person behind the door trying to lure Zhou Bai into breaking the rules? According to the rules, merely seeing the second truck could be dangerous. Zhou Bai's suspicion deepened.

He reminded himself to stay vigilant and not be swayed by the voice. As he pondered how to respond, the voice spoke again.

"Look behind you."

Zhou Bai felt a chill down his spine. He took a deep breath and slowly turned around. Standing silently behind him was the doctor from the infirmary, wearing a white coat. Zhou Bai had been so absorbed in his thoughts that he hadn't heard the doctor approach.

"What are you doing?" The doctor asked, his expression eerie, eyes bloodshot.

Zhou Bai immediately noticed the doctor's abnormality. Was he contaminated again? Zhou Bai tensed up, ready for anything.

"What did you see?" The doctor didn't look behind Zhou Bai but stared intently at his face. "Why aren't you answering me? Why?"

The doctor was getting angry again. The viewers, remembering the doctor's earlier outburst and the fate of the Chosen One from Monkey Country, were scared.

"I can't take it. You need to die!" The doctor lunged at Zhou Bai.

Terrified viewers covered their eyes. But just as the doctor was about to reach Zhou Bai, Zhou Bai's fist connected with the doctor's face.

Again? Hadn't the doctor learned his lesson from earlier? Zhou Bai watched as the doctor clutched his face. His previously pale, refined face now sported a swollen lump. Zhou Bai shook his head.

The sound of the punch echoed, making even the viewers wince in sympathy.

"Ouch... it hurts..." The doctor whimpered, finally moving his hand away from his face. "It really hurts." He avoided touching the sore spot, looking pitiful and completely different from his earlier self.

Zhou Bai scrutinized the doctor. Earlier, he had suspected that pain might alleviate the contamination. Seeing the doctor's current state strengthened his hypothesis.

The doctor, now clear-headed, looked at Zhou Bai with fear. "Gatekeeper, why are we meeting again?"

Zhou Bai sighed. "It's almost time for work. I'm just inspecting the rooms."

The doctor nodded blankly. "Oh, you're very diligent."

Suddenly, the doctor remembered something, his expression turning anxious. "I came out to find someone. A critical patient has escaped."

He looked around frantically. Zhou Bai glanced back at where the red door had been. It was now just a plain wall. Had the door been an illusion?

"I saw him coming this way. Strange. He's not very mobile. Where could he have gone?" The doctor continued searching nearby.

Zhou Bai asked, "Who are you looking for? What does he look like?"

The doctor hesitated. "Characteristics... characteristics..." He seemed reluctant to answer.

"Right! Slaughter Room No. 8. He might have gone there." The doctor suddenly ran towards Slaughter Room No. 8. Zhou Bai followed.

As they neared Slaughter Room No. 8, Zhou Bai saw a shadow on the ground, like an animal crawling.

"Master Ma, I found you!" The doctor called out to the shadow. Zhou Bai was stunned. The shadow, crawling like an animal, was the critical patient?

Zhou Bai's heart raced as he followed the doctor. When the shadow reached the light, Zhou Bai and the viewers gasped. The man's face had an empty eye socket, and he had only one hand to crawl with. He was just a few steps from Slaughter Room No. 8.

The doctor grabbed his hand and lifted him. "Master Ma, you can't work now. Come back with me."

Master Ma struggled. "No. It's almost midnight. I have to work. Let me go."

The doctor, unfazed, carried him back to the infirmary. Zhou Bai watched them leave, his doubts about the slaughterhouse growing.

As he turned to leave, he noticed a piece of paper on the ground. Picking it up, he read the heading and frowned. It was a new set of rules.


บท 24: The Red Key Appears

Rules for Working in Slaughter Room No. 8:

1. Always wear protective gear when entering Slaughter Room No. 8.

2. Remember, you are performing a great task. Your work is of immense importance to humanity.

3. The animals to be slaughtered in Slaughter Room No. 8 are not just pigs.

4. If the animal under your knife sheds tears, kill it the next day.

5. You will often see the 17th door. Remember, it is an illusion, and do not believe anything it says.

6. If you feel mentally disturbed, do not take medication. Pain is the best way to regain clarity.

7. Do not communicate with the supervisors.

8. Never open the 17th door!

After reading these eight rules, Zhou Bai's system voice chimed in.

[New rules detected. Marking one erroneous rule for the host.]

[Rule No. 5 of the Slaughter Room No. 8 rules is incorrect.]

Zhou Bai looked at Rule No. 5. Another rule about the 17th door deemed incorrect by the system. It seemed the 17th door was crucial in this scenario. Could the contamination source be behind it?

He pondered this possibility, then looked at Rule No. 6. The rule mentioned that pain could help clear the mind, aligning with Zhou Bai's earlier hypothesis. But why shouldn't they take medication? In the previous scenario, contaminated people took medication. Could it be that medication doesn't suppress contamination?

Zhou Bai recalled his mother's gray pills and the changes in her appearance after each outing. It was possible that the pills didn't help her at all. After considering this, Zhou Bai put the new rules away.

The experts watching the live stream quickly transcribed the new set of rules on the whiteboard and began analyzing all three sets of rules.

Zhou Bai returned to the gatekeeper's room, placing the new rules with the other two sets before closing the drawer. It was nearing midnight, and some employees had already arrived, waiting at the gate. Zhou Bai unlocked the gate and returned to his room, watching employees trickle in for their shifts.

At exactly 12 AM, a truck loaded with pigs arrived. Zhou Bai opened the gate fully, and the truck backed into the holding area for the pigs. Several workers quickly unloaded the pigs, which appeared to be ordinary. Zhou Bai observed the entire process, finding nothing unusual.

After the pigs were unloaded and the truck left, Zhou Bai sat back in his room, watching the silver moon through the window and listening to the pigs' screams as they were slaughtered. Despite waiting all night, no second truck arrived. Zhou Bai began to doubt his analysis. Was the person behind the door lying? Was the red door just an illusion? But the system had indicated the 17th door was real. What was Zhou Bai missing?

He spread the three sets of rules on the table, studying them for a long time but finding no clues. Rubbing his aching head, he realized he had plenty of time to think through the long night.

As dawn broke, the slaughterhouse employees finished their shifts and left. Zhou Bai, as usual, inspected the slaughter rooms. Each room reeked of blood, making him nauseous. When he reached Slaughter Room No. 8, he noticed it hadn't been used the previous night. Everything was clean and in place.

The gatekeeper's room was a distance from the slaughter rooms, and Zhou Bai had stayed at his post all night, unaware of the situation inside. He connected the unused Slaughter Room No. 8 with the absence of the second truck. Could it be that Slaughter Room No. 8 only operated if the second truck arrived?

Though he had no concrete evidence, Zhou Bai decided to keep this hypothesis in mind for further observation. He confirmed the room was empty and locked it.

With his duties completed, Zhou Bai turned his thoughts to clearing the scenario. To achieve an SSS-level clearance, he needed to find the contamination source. The slaughterhouse had many suspicious areas: the director's office, the 17th door, Slaughter Room No. 8, and the infirmary. Which one was the source?

He had too many questions and no clear answers. Moreover, eliminating the contamination source was another challenge. Frustrated, Zhou Bai decided to focus on the other two clearance methods, both involving Director Liu. He resolved to visit the director's office, as the rules indicated it was safe during the day.

The director's office was quiet. No one was being punished today. As Zhou Bai approached, he saw Director Liu rummaging through a drawer. Seeing Zhou Bai, he closed the drawer, but Zhou Bai glimpsed a red key inside.

Though startled, Zhou Bai remained calm, smiling as he approached. "Director Liu, I started yesterday and wanted to check if I'm doing my job correctly or if there's anything I need to improve."

Director Liu eyed him, then nodded. "Your performance is satisfactory so far. Keep up the good work."

Zhou Bai seized the opportunity to ask, "Director Liu, is there anything specific I should be aware of or any advice you can give me to ensure I do my job well?"

Director Liu seemed to consider his words carefully. "Just follow the rules and stay vigilant. This place can be dangerous if you're careless."

Zhou Bai nodded, trying to appear earnest. "I understand. I'll make sure to be cautious."

Director Liu's demeanor softened slightly. "Good. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask."

Zhou Bai hesitated, then decided to probe further. "Director Liu, I noticed there's a red key in your drawer. Is it important for my duties?"

Director Liu's expression darkened momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure. "The red key is not something you need to worry about. Just focus on your responsibilities."

Zhou Bai nodded, sensing he shouldn't push further. "Thank you, Director Liu. I'll get back to work."

As he left the office, Zhou Bai's mind raced with thoughts about the red key. It was clearly significant, but Director Liu's reaction suggested it was best not to inquire too much. Zhou Bai decided to keep an eye out for any opportunities to learn more about it.

Returning to his duties, Zhou Bai couldn't shake the feeling that the red key was a crucial piece of the puzzle. He resolved to stay vigilant and gather more information, hoping it would eventually lead him to the contamination source and a way to clear the scenario.


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