Chapter 198 Punishment

The clue card only had this short sentence on it. It seems to be related to the plot deduction. "Guests, please note that each task from now on will have a clear time limit. If the task is not completed within the specified time, corresponding punishments will be given." The broadcast sounded, though it was a cold, mechanical voice, it now seemed much harsher, "For the first task, all guests are to return to the fifth-floor conference room. You have three minutes, the timer starts now." Catherine glanced sadly at the half-eaten orange on her plate and hurried towards the stairs. The group followed quickly, but to their surprise, the stairway door was tightly locked. If they went directly upstairs, three minutes would have been enough, but the key in Vivian's hand only worked from the fifth to the third floor, not to open the doors to the first and second floors. "This is bad, we're waiting for punishment now," Owen, feeling refreshed, couldn't help but start to tease. "What ki