Chapter 127 Strange Tone.

Stephanie felt delighted hearing the praise, her heart swelling with happiness.

She knew that with her intelligence, getting through this small challenge would be a piece of cake.

Now that she had found the right direction, she was confident that they would soon find the way out. She imagined the live audience admiring her wisdom and knew she could build a reputation as a genius.

The more she thought about it, the happier she became, to the point that she almost forgot she was in a haunted house.

Suddenly, she turned to Milly, who was silently staring at the writing on the wall. Seeing Milly still there, a hint of scom flashed in Stephanie’s eyes, though it was too dark to notice.

at it. Let’s

She smiled and said, “Milly, we’ve already figured out this cluc. There’s no need to keep staring at continue looking for other clues.”

Milly didn’t move, her eyes still fixed on the wall.

Seeing no response from Milly, Stephanie narrowed her eyes, thinking to herself, Fine, let her pretend she’s figuring it out. I’ll solve this first and see how she can keep up the act!

The room was small, and they quickly found a wooden box under a nearby table.

Stephanie’s eyes lit up with excitement. “This box must contain the key to the next level!”

Neal nodded, stating, “It’s very likely.”

But the box had a clock–shaped lock on it.

Stephanie touched her chin, thinking hard. “The poem mentioned ‘after nightfall, which in ancient times would be one o’clock. Let’s try one o’clock.”

Slowly, she adjusted the dial to one o’clock.

opened with

jumped up. “Wow, we really solved it! Let’s see what’s

attention of the three scaredy–cats, who moved closer, intrigued by her announcement of

found Stephanie annoying, now wasn’t the time to hold grudges; getting

what’s inside!” he

it’s the key to

Stephanie felt even more pleased

and she expected her popularity to soar after this. Her

Chapter 127 Strange Tone

As for Milly..

can’t compare to

excitement, Stephanie opened the box. In the

really is a key!” Michelle

the door. Try it,”

was still standing silently. Pretending to be sincere,

said it sounded more like she

a bit weird. Maybe we

that solving puzzles like these wouldn’t rely only on one clue to

of the clue just

they

key was

heard Milly say this, her

is a trick? Did you

“No,” Milly answered honestly,

scene. Why

sounding upset. “Milly, if there’s no evidence, why are

you have something

Milly rubbed her forehead.

had to listen

had to experience difficulties firsthand to understand how wrong

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