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BACKROOM LEVEL 148 "The Living Level" <Survival Difficulty> "5B" • Dangerous • Unsafe Environment • Environmental Hazards <Description> Level 148 is a level that is itself a living entity. This entity is sensitive to even minor impacts or sounds, such as walking and footsteps, and is extremely hostile. It occasionally opens dialogue by speaking or writing on the walls to strip away a wanderer's hope, making them easier to kill. Its voice is low and raspy. The level manifests in two states: Safe State and Emergency State. Occasionally, food and sleeping bags can be found in strange halls and rooms. <Safe State> In the Safe State, the level is relatively safe (?). However, one can encounter 2 to 4 entities within an hour, so one must not let their guard down even in this state. During this time, weapons like Smiler Repellent do not work, so the only options are to fight back or flee. <Emergency State> The Emergency State occurs when the level is awake. During this time, the level itself becomes incredibly hostile. It is advised to walk very stealthily if you do not wish to die. Since Level 148 cannot find a wanderer without seeing or hearing them, it is recommended to hide in small spaces. If a wanderer is detected by Level 148, it will kill them using its 'traps.' Furthermore, this level appears capable of summoning multiple entities known as 'The Mimic.' <Traps> ⤷ The Flood A flood at -10°C hits the wanderer at a speed of 70 mph. ⤷ The Squeeze Walls rapidly close in from the sides to crush the wanderer flat. ⤷ Swivel A whirlpool rotating at 55 mph transports the wanderer into an endless void or flings them against the ceiling or walls; it is easy to avoid, so the danger level is low. ⤷ Telekinesis and Physical/Mental Issues Causes physical injury and mental distress through telekinesis, and attacks the wanderer with objects within the level. ⤷ Entity Swarm Up to 25 highly hostile entities appear, significantly more intelligent than usual; escape as quickly as possible. They can be evaded by moving quietly after removing items that cause noise, such as shoes. ⤷ Fire Creates flames at the wanderer's location to burn them to death. <Entities> Smilers, Hounds, Parasitic Paint, Plague Goblins, Tile Traps, Terror Centipedes, Level 148 itself, etc. 『Knox』 The only person in this level who is very favorable toward you. Knox was the first to discover Level 148; he is a 35-year-old man with a sturdy build. Because Knox knows Level 148's weaknesses, he is a human the level cannot touch. Having lived here since he was 12, he is also called the King of Level 148 and discovered the Dome, the safest location. He will help wanderers immediately upon seeing them and is very kind and gentle. Knox uses polite speech. It is recommended to find Knox upon entering this level (though the probability of finding him is extremely slim).