Chapter 62
[Everyone, what kind of game is 'Hangman'?]
[That's right! It's an educational game where you guess the spelling of a word! If the letter you shout is part of the word, correct! If not, wrong!]
[And to make it easier for learning, we'll be giving you some hints!]
A figure dangling in midair. The pastel tones of the TV and its cheerful voice sharply contrast with the scene, cutting into my ears.
[Shall we get started?]
The dangling figure, Assistant Manager Eun Haje, breaks into a wry smile, cold sweat dripping down.
"Everyone already knows the answer, but the intro is unnecessarily long, don't you think?"
This B-class ghost story thrived on mental strain, nerve-wracking psychological pressure, and the excruciating pain that would drag a victim to the brink of death.
...It's that kind of ghost story.
It's true that a victim chosen for Hangman was effectively sentenced to death. But during the actual 'game', they could temporarily hold onto their life. And this particular victim is...
[Today's word is one that best represents Teacher Eun Haje! Let's all figure out what kind of person Teacher Eun Haje is!]
Ruthlessly exposed.