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Teamwork is Real (Part 1)
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I found myself staring at the wall covered by vines. The glass cell brought me here and I am actually wondering why I couldn't even have a glimpse of my companions. Were they even here or am I alone in this puzzle-like structure?
Instead of spending my time thinking of how I was brought here, I began my search for the exit. I believed the only way for me to win in this level was to escape from this maze. However, this was a group activity so I needed to look for those three. There must be some clues left here in order for us to leave this place and I needed to look for those while looking for my companions. Hitting two birds with one stone was the best way right now to accomplish things easily at the given time.
I looked at my wrist watch. We still have three hours and fifty-four minutes before the end of the level.
The clues might have been kept in the cell! Why didn't I think
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