Are You Sure This Is A Dating Sim? It Felt Like Being Stuck In Horror Movie - Chapter 1

“Can this thing really be used?”

Li Pai observed the game helmet in his hands. The helmet looked a bit old, heavier than expected, and completely different from what the game AD showed.

Well, the last part is a given, since he bought his helmet not from the official store, rather, it’s a second-hand purchase from an online marketplace.

The one from the official store were just too expensive for him to buy. and while he wouldn’t dare to buy a second-hand figurine or gadget, but a second-hand gaming helmet seemed more acceptable.

The game “Love Acacia” has become a global sensation since its release. In the game, players could assume various roles like doctors, mechanics, private tutors, delivery drivers, and more. It was said that as long as you successfully conquered the female lead in the game, you could do whatever you wanted with her! It offered an incredibly immersive experience, almost like being in the real world. The game’s popularity had even negatively affected certain industries.

Under the influence of various advertisements and recommendations from friends, Li Pai couldn’t resist any longer and bought this second-hand helmet. Looking at the worn-out helmet in his hands, Li Pai had originally planned to complain to the seller, but to his surprise, the seller’s account was already deleted.

“Sigh~ This is what I got for buying the cheapest helmet, I just hope this thing still works.” Li Pai sighed, powered on the helmet, and sat on the couch while holding it.

Next to the couch was a small coffee table, where Li Pai had prepared a pack of tissues. It was something other online players strongly recommended to have. They said this love game was so realistic that it could even lead to malnutrition in reality.

Li Pai took a deep breath and put on the helmet. A cool sensation rushed through him, and he couldn’t help but shiver. At the same time, he felt something connecting to his nerves…

[Welcome to ‘Love Acacia,’ a love game that brings you warmth and happiness. Please enjoy the feeling of love to the fullest!] Accompanied by the system’s prompt, Li Pai gradually regained his vision.

Before him was a massive iron gate covered in rust and entwined with vines, resembling gentle tentacles embracing an ancient tomb. Behind the gate stood a Western-style house, appearing especially silent in the darkness. A gust of cold wind blew, carrying a faint smell of blood.

“This new technology is indeed something else; it’s so realistic.” Li Pai quickly adapted to the situation.

To think one day a love game with such a realistic sensation would be released, no wonder it became so popular.

It’s basically every horny teenage boy’s dream come true.

[Welcome to the Scenario ‘The Broken Beauty.’]

[Mission objective: Find the Mistress of this mansion, awaken her, and make her fall in love with you.]

[Hint: The mistress enjoys playing hide-and-seek, and you can find her presence all over the mansion. Please be patient in your search!]

[Note: Please pay attention to your safety, for any Injuries obtained in the game will cause real-world physical harm!]

The system’s prompt sounded with a flat tone, offering words of encouragement.

‘The Broken Beauty? Shouldn’t it be ‘Sleeping Beauty’? Did I really buy a knock-off? Even the way they pronounce the scenario name doesn’t feel right. Where did they find this voice actor…’

Li Pai let out a sigh.

‘Besides, how can a love game cause injuries? Are they talking about the malnutrition from playing this game too much?’

Shaking his head to dismiss these thoughts, Li Pai pushed open the rusty iron gate with his hands.

The door made a screeching noise due to aging, making Li Pai’s heart skip a beat.

“Something feels off, this doesn’t look like a love game scene…”

Li Pai muttered to himself while walking up to the front door of the mansion.

The dark red wooden door had two palm-sized copper rings on it.

Li Pai grabbed the copper rings and tapped on the door. A cool sensation flowed directly from the copper rings up his arm to his heart. This place had an eerie atmosphere throughout.

Creak~

The dark red wooden door opened a crack, revealing half of a withered face at the gap.

“Who are you looking for?” A hoarse voice drifted out from the door’s opening.

“I’ve come to visit the mistress of this house,” Li Pai quickly assumed the identity set by the system: a pursuer of the female lead.

“Another suitor, huh? Come in then.”

The door gradually widened, and Li Pai could now see the woman clearly. She was a middle-aged woman dressed in a maid’s uniform. She appeared lifeless, with a slightly pale complexion and sunken eye sockets, as if she hadn’t slept well in days.

“Sir, I am the housekeeper, Leck. Please come in and have a seat. I’ll pour you some tea.”

The thin middle-aged woman opened the door fully, welcoming Li Pai inside with a bow.

‘A bonny girl acting as a maid… feels a bit strange, but at least the romantic encounter is not with her’

Li Pai thought to himself as he followed Leck into the living room.

The room was decorated with dark red sofas, carved wooden coffee tables, and a fireplace burning brightly. The living room had an exquisite and classical style.

“Sir, please have a seat here. I’ll be right back,” Leck said, bowing out of the room.

Despite the fireplace burning, Li Pai still felt a chilling atmosphere permeating the entire house.

“Hmm? What’s this…”

Next to the fireplace, a framed photo caught Li Pai’s attention. The gilded frame shimmered in the firelight, and in the middle was a yellowed photograph of a curly-haired woman in a brimmed hat, wearing a matching dress that reached her chest.

Though the photo had obviously faded, the woman’s elegance still managed to captivate Li Pai.

“This should be the mistress of the mansion…”

“She looks pretty and elegant…”

Li Pai couldn’t help but sigh.

Though the scene felt eerie, the appearance of the heroine gave him some motivation. If what they said online was true, and conquering her would grant him any desire…

Then, it was worth giving the pursuit his all!

“The system said she enjoys playing hide-and-seek…”

“I wonder where she’s hiding.”

Li Pai surveyed the surroundings.

The living room’s illumination varied with the flickering firelight from the fireplace. There weren’t many places someone could hide, except maybe behind the cabinet behind the sofa.

“I hope she’s not hiding here…”

Li Pai’s gaze fell on the cabinet.

The housekeeper hadn’t returned yet, so there shouldn’t be any problem if he took a look inside the cabinet, right?

Li Pai approached the cabinet.

Just as he was about to reach for the cabinet door…

“What are you trying to do?”

A female hoarse voice suddenly came from behind him.