Ep. 1: Alice faces a fortune-telling shrine game with flaming arrow penalties

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Alice takes part in her first Borderland game, which takes place at a shrine stage. Each participant must draw a fortune slip and answer the question written on it. If a player provides an incorrect answer, a barrage of flaming arrows is launched at them. This high-stakes challenge tests Alice's ability to solve the riddle quickly to avoid the lethal punishment. The scenario introduces a new mechanic where verbal accuracy determines survival, forcing Alice to rely on her wits in this dangerous environment.