Episode 3: "No Rules, Only Death"

Episode 3: "No Rules, Only Death"

The episode opens with the survivors returning to the dormitory after the brutal maze game. The atmosphere is heavy with the stench of fear and death. The players are worn out, physically and mentally, unsure of what’s to come next. The loudspeaker remains silent, but tension is high—something feels off. Everyone knows that the worst is yet to come.

New Character: Player 123 – Jiwon

A new character is introduced: Jiwon (Player 123), a quiet, calculating man in his early thirties. Jiwon has been watching the others carefully, learning their weaknesses and strategies. While he doesn’t seem to have a clear plan, it’s clear he has the intellect to survive this deadly game.

Jiwon is sitting on his own, observing the players as they return to their assigned rooms. He’s different from the others—more composed, not showing signs of fear or panic. The camera zooms in on his steely gaze.

Jiwon: "If they want a game of survival, they’ll get it. But it’s not just about playing their game. It’s about turning it against them."

Jiwon quickly becomes known for his cunning, making alliances with the players who seem to have the most potential. He forms a pact with Player 12, an athletic and determined young woman who trusts Jiwon’s calm demeanor.

The Bathroom Incident

As night falls, a group of players, including Seok, Jihoon, Jiwon, and a few others, head toward the bathroom to relieve themselves. The bathroom is dimly lit, and the air is thick with the stench of sweat and fear.

Seok (to Jihoon): "You’re always in the way, old man. Do you really think you’re going to survive this game by playing nice with everyone?"

Jihoon: "It’s not about playing nice, Seok. It’s about keeping your head on straight and not becoming a monster like you."

Seok’s eyes narrow as he steps closer to Jihoon.

Seok: "I’m not the one who’s weak. It’s your kind who get eliminated first."

Jihoon (calmly): "I’d rather die with some dignity than kill others to survive."

The tension between them rises, and the other players start to sense the brewing conflict. Player 12 watches from a distance, quietly calculating how this confrontation might end.

Without warning, Seok lunges at Jihoon, grabbing him by the collar. The other players step back, unsure whether to intervene.

Seok: "You think you can talk down to me? You think you’re better than me? I’ll show you who’s in control here."

Jihoon (struggling): "You’re not the one who’s in control. None of us are."

Before the fight escalates further, Jiwon steps in, his voice smooth but firm.

Jiwon: "Seok, you’re wasting your time. Killing Jihoon now won’t get you anywhere. We need him alive to survive."

The threat of more violence hangs in the air. Seok grits his teeth, but after a long, tense moment, he lets Jihoon go. The group is left standing there, their breaths shallow.

The Deaths of Player 12 and the Others

As the players leave the bathroom, things take a dark turn. Seok, furious and filled with a hunger for control, suddenly turns on Player 12, who had been trying to calm the situation.

Seok (to Player 12): "You’re in my way. I didn’t come here to make friends."

Player 12: "I didn’t come here to die. I came here to win."

Before she can react, Seok grabs a fork from a nearby table. With a swift motion, he plunges it deep into Player 12’s neck. The sound of the stab is sickening, and Player 12 gasps for air as blood pours from her wound. She collapses to the floor, her eyes wide in shock.

Jiwon (watching silently): "It’s a cruel world, isn’t it?"

The other players freeze in horror, not knowing what to do. Seok wipes the blood from his hands, his expression cold and calculating.

Seok: "This is survival. Get used to it."

In the chaos, Jiwon quietly dispatches Player 34, a player who had been lingering too close. With a sharp twist of a metal pipe, Jiwon knocks him unconscious and swiftly breaks his neck. The body crumples to the ground, lifeless.

Meanwhile, Seok moves through the group, casually killing two more players—Player 44 and Player 67—by choking them out and leaving their bodies in the hallway, as if it’s nothing more than a routine.

Seok (to Jihoon, grinning): "Looks like I’ve earned my place here. What about you, old man?"

Jihoon’s Revenge

The next moment is a turning point. Jihoon, who has been quiet throughout the chaos, grabs a sharp object from the bathroom floor—a shard of broken glass. He sneaks up behind Player 56, a young man who has been growing more and more paranoid. Without warning, Jihoon lunges and slashes the glass shard across his throat.

Player 56: "No! Please—"

But the damage is done. Blood spills from the deep gash, and Player 56 falls, gasping for air.

Jihoon (quietly): "Survival... is the only thing that matters."

The Aftermath

The camera pans over the bloody aftermath. Seok wipes his hands clean, his eyes cold and calculating, while Jiwon watches the scene with a detached interest. Jihoon, though shaken, stands tall, his expression somber but resolute. The remaining players stare at them in disbelief, realizing that they’re not just playing a game—they’re part of something much darker.

Jihoon (to Seok): "What did you prove, Seok? Killing for power? Is that really the way you want to win?"

Seok (with a dark smile): "It’s the only way to win, Jihoon. Get used to it."

The episode ends with the camera zooming out, showing the scattered bodies of the fallen players. The sounds of footsteps echo in the corridors as the survivors move on, knowing that each new day is a battle for survival.

End of Episode 3.

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