After the Little Crybaby Enters the Nightmare Cycle

r a moment before she looked at Chi Nan.
“What do you think?”

“The paintings on display at death methods that have already been ‘used’ and should have nothing to do with the deaths that haven’t happened yet.” Chi Nan turned his eyes to the empty frame.
“I’m more curious about what this painting is like.”

The red-haired youth grumbled, “What is the point of hanging these paintings here if not for foreshadowing…”

“Perhaps the person loves art and wants to share their works with others?” Ye Chang answered seriously, like a student answering the teacher’s question well.

Everyone, “……” This boy looked gentle and well-behaved but why was there such a big contrast between what he said and what he did?

Chi Nan glanced at Ye Chang indifferently.
The love for art was his perfunctory words yesterday.

They exited the painting exhibition hall at noon.
It was lunch time but after this morning, no one was in the mood to eat except for Chi Nan.

He also grabbed Hei Cha to eat with him.

“Where do you want to go after lunch?” Ye Chang grabbed a large box of ice cream and ate it happily.

Chi Nan stared at the ice cream on the spoon and his throat moved slightly.
“Go to the deck to bask in the sunlight.”

Ye Chang nodded before scooping up the ice cream with another clean spoon and handing it to Chi Nan.
The rich and sweet milk scent rushed to Chi Nan’s nose.

“Would you like to taste some? It is quite delicious and the sweetness is just right.” Ye Chang smiled, eyes squinting slightly behind his glasses.

Chi Nan gulped again.
“No need, thank you.”

Then he picked up a lemon and bit it.

Ye Chang laughed.
“Do you really hate sweets that much?”

Chi Nan pressed his lips together.
“It is a sugar allergy.”

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“Oh, I see.” Ye Chang raised an eyebrow and didn’t say anything else.

After lunch, Chi Nan brought Hei Cha outside to bask in the sunlight.

Hei Cha sat on the deck with the sea breeze blowing.
He was still listless but after his awakening value returned to 70, he gradually stabilized.

Chi Nan was a bit drowsy in the sunlight.

When first boarding the cruise ship, everyone felt that the sunset at sea was magnificent.
Now looking at this bloody sunset, there was an unspeakable sense of penetration.

Even the sparkling sea seemed to be a metaphor for the disaster of blood.

“The sun has sank a bit.” Ye Chang leaned his hands against the railing and looked at the sea level.

Yesterday, the entire sunset hung above the sea level.
Today, one-third was swallowed by the sea.

The old captain had said that once the sun fell below the sea and night arrived, the Dusk Cruise Ship journey would end.

“We may not have much time.” Ye Chang turned his head to look at the sleepy Chi Nan.

Before Chi Nan could speak, the voice of the old captain was heard.
“Young guests, please enjoy the beautiful sunset.”

Chi Nan turned his head, his green eyes reflecting the sunset.
“Captain, do you have time to chat with us?”

The old captain was surprised, as if no guest had ever invited him during his long years of sailing.

Then he smiled politely.
“This guest, what do you want to talk about?”

“Dusk and the story of the Dusk Ship.” Chi Nan’s posture was very relaxed like he was a curious passenger wanting to know the history and story of an old cruise ship.

The old captain laughed.
“Sorry, the story of the Dusk Cruise Ship needs to be discovered by the guests themselves.”

“Oh, so why is this cruise ship called Dusk?” Chi Nan asked again.

The old captain straightened his back and looked at the horizon in the distance.
He was silent for a moment before replying, “Dusk is the most beautiful moment at sea but when dusk comes, travelers wandering on the sea are especially prone to miss their relatives, friends or lover on the shore.”

“I named her Dusk because I believe that this ship will always cross between the sea and the setting sun, so it can come ashore and reunite with them.
That day will come soon.”

The old captain’s eyes changed and Chi Nan keenly noticed the despair that passed through his eyes.

“However, there is no way to get to the shore, is there?” Chi Nan asked tentatively.

The captain stiffened suddenly and his expression became cold in an instant.
His tone was angry and panicked.
“As long as the guests enjoy the journey of the Dusk Cruise Ship, it will carry them to where they want to go.
Any place they want to go!”

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Then the old captain returned to his cabin.

Hei Cha was surprised by the sudden change in atmosphere and asked in a daze, “Did something happen to the ship? Why is he in such a hurry…”

Chi Nan yawned.
“Something must’ve happened and it is important to us.”

***

Time passed quickly and it was soon 8 o’clock in the evening.
The setting sun was still hanging above sea level.

The curtains of the banquet hall were opened again and the corpses moved to the window to bathe in the glow of the falling sunlight.

“Dear guests, the new round of storytelling you have been waiting for has finally arrived.
I hope to hear more wonderful stories from you tonight.”

The old captain still maintained a polite smile as he looked at the group enthusiastically.
However, no one looked into his eyes or spoke.

It was silent for 10 minutes.

“No one wants to tell a story tonight?” The old captain looked at everyone inquiring.

There was still no response.
Everyone was either looking at each other or down at their toes.

The old captain smiled with great regret.
“If any of the guests don’t tell a story then I’m sorry, that guest will face the severe punishment of the Dusk Ship.”

The group’s hearts sank.
The red-haired youth asked in a hoarse voice, “…What type of punishment is it?”

The old man spread out his hands.
“There is a special room on the Dusk Ship that is generally closed to the public.
However, if any guest forgets to tell a story then we will ask them to stay overnight in that room.”

“Special…
what is so special?”

The old captain smiled secretly and raised his voice.
“It contains a special gift left by the passengers of the Dusk Cruise Ship.
As for the specifics…
only the guests who stay in it will know.”

Just as everyone was horrified and had goosebumps, Chi Nan said in a low voice, “I’m looking forward to it.”

He spoke with great sincerity.

Hei Cha, “……”

Ye Chang saw it and smiled.
“I’m also looking forward to it.”

“Right.” Ye Chang looked at the old captain and calmly asked, “How many people can stay in this special room?”