Level -498

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Level -498 is a localized liminal level, as the 498th negative level of The Backrooms..
==Description==
Level -498 is widely recognized as the transportation level, which is also called "Interlacing" or "Level ╬". The aforementioned level serves as a connecting structure, consisting of two distinct areas: an upper level and a lower level. The flooring in question is typically found in areas with a high volume of interconnected transportation routes, which are frequently traversed by individuals.
===Area UP："The Staggered Roads"===
The staggered roads typically resemble a transportation hub consisting of highly interconnected asphalt roads. Although it may bear resemblance to a road constructed with asphalt, extensive research has demonstrated that this substance is not actually composed of asphalt. Multiple violent methods and chemical dissolution serve as evidence for the inherent durability of this material. It is evident that we can not noclip into the road.The absence of railings on the chaotic traffic roads creates a constant sense of vulnerability, as individuals feel they could fall at any moment. Traffic signs are occasionally visible in this area; however, they only offer directional information and do not provide any distance information.
Certain traffic roads may possess distinctive inclinations. Roads with a gradient exceeding 75° can be observed everywhere. Despite the presence of gravity, it is still possible to disregard its effects and walk on the road without experiencing any inconvenience. Being designated as a transportation hub renders the presence of such unconventional road structures seemingly devoid of purpose. Although the exploration of the 'Stragged roads' has been conducted, its value is diminished due to the peculiar mechanical and geometric characteristics that deviate from traditional physical interpretations.
By chance, you may come across broken roads and bottomless abysses beneath them, or peculiarly wavy roads at the intersections. As for the origin of these enigmatic roads, we have no way of knowing.
Level -498
It is extremely rare to find water on the roads in the "upper area," but once a wanderer approaches, it immediately disappears. However, optical research indicates that there will be no specular reflection or mirage. The experiment of using a suction towel to obtain this type of water was successful, but it was not possible to extract water again from the suction towel. This once raised doubts about the possibility of water on the floor in this area.
The weather in the area with crisscrossing roads is warm and pleasant, and the humidity in the air is moderate. There is a 48-hour day and night cycle here. The brilliant sky usually presents an alternating state of light blue-green and orange. The sky in this area has the ability to reflect sound, creating an echo effect similar to that of a cave. However, currently, any group that has observed this phenomenon indicates that the sky in this area is boundless, and there are no materials that can reflect sound.
This area has extremely similar structures throughout. The highly repetitive space often restricts the mobility of wanderers who come here, causing them to have heightened perception and agility. Wanderers who enter this area typically experience a sense of confinement and relaxation. Here, you can sense the presence of entities or humans around you. However, due to the peculiar acoustic characteristics, any sound produced in the "upper area" will be instantly attenuated or absorbed by the spatial reflections. This often leads wanderers to momentarily believe they have become deaf or mute. However, the distinct spatial reflections often bring them back to reality.
Even so, in some cases, you can still hear the intermittent sound of a speeding car honking, as if it were blaring right next to your ear. However, it is clear that there are no vehicles available for human use in this area.
===Area DOWN："The Mid-RoadCore"===
Survival Difficulty：Class Habitable
》Safe
》Sustainable Living but unstable
》Devoid of harmful entities
The lower level area of Level -498, also known as "The mid-roadCore," is typically described as a vast collection of spaces with numerous branching routes. The area here is not interconnected with the "Straggered Road." But you can get here by jumping off the broken road. In this area, it is common to see intersecting railways leading to similar junctions, but the scenery visible through each junction is unique. There are everything from the pitch-black octagonal tunnels to the brightly lit quadrangular channels. The endpoint of each road displays only longer and intersecting passages. There are numerous branches.
"The Mid-RoadCore" has various spatial forms, but it resembles a carefully crafted mine, meticulously maintaining a specific pattern to create the illusion of a manually excavated space. However, it is difficult to determine the significance of the mining cave here, as this terrain is not rich in minerals for mining caves. Some sections of the terrain appear to be intentionally flat, and there is no evidence to suggest that any humans or entities have come here to excavate. On the ground, there are protrusions that seem to guide people to excavate. Additionally, there are meaningless railings or billboards attached to the wall, which should not exist. In some rooms, there are yellow and white lights that emit a buzzing frequency similar to Level 0.
In the mid-roadcore area, you can find various types of rocks, some of which even shine in different colors. However, they are typically connected to the fire-tounged-walls. This rock has an extremely hard texture and cannot be mined at the moment.
The Mid RoadCore usually randomly generates various materials and items, including but not limited to almond water, cashew nut water, flashlights, and other items. However, if you ignore them, they will disappear when you enter the next room along the railway. So, for the sake of survival, wanderers usually search every room thoroughly.
The Mid-RoadCore contains specific gases. This gas occasionally gives people the sensation of being touched. Just understand them as illusions.
There are puddles of varying sizes in The Mid-RoadCore, typically filled with mud and often dirty. However, the water in this puddle always forms waves at a consistent frequency, regardless of whether there is a disturbance or not.
Occasionally, you can find an abandoned pickaxe here, but they are usually extremely damaged and no longer usable. Rarely, you can even find bottled ore available at a specific railway. In certain dimly lit areas, it is highly unusual to encounter soda with a metallic, rusty odor. These items are useless, but they can be used as trophies or decorations to come here (who knows?)
==Entities==
At present, there are no reports of resident entities in Level -498, and the only remaining instances of entity presence are investigations conducted by the admirer.Still in rewriting by LV-CRzhan-hun, see his work by clicking here.
==Colonies/Outposts==
At present, no group is attempting to establish outposts or strongholds here. Firstly, due to the unique terrain and acoustics of 'Straged Roads', it is not suitable as a stronghold. Secondly, 'The Mid RoadCore' seems to have a strange phenomenon where wanderers often come here and claim that it is a good place to establish outposts or strongholds. However, whenever they leave this area, they always abandon this idea, and over time, no one establishes outposts or strongholds here, despite the fact that some areas are habitable.There is currently no evidence to suggest that the "The Mid RoadCore" area has a spiritual impact. However, it is surprising to see how it can change the mindset of wanderers who build strongholds or outposts here.
==Attached Information==
An unknown log was found somewhere at Level 11, and the recorder may have passed away.
Record:Intersection of Branches
The contrast between a brilliant heart and a calm heart。
In this world, where turning back is seen as a sign of weakness and shame. No matter how far you go, you will never achieve what you want indefinitely. No matter how close you get, you will never achieve the dream you desire. People are often individuals burdened by internal regrets and desires, trapped in the unidirectional path of life, unable to progress or turn back.
Any intertwined path, what we discover is merely the convergence of ideas, where no one can retreat, and ultimately, journey towards their own destiny.
Looking forward, but hesitating, I came here. There is nothing here except for the intersecting roads.
People are often dominated and controlled by their own intertwined contradictions, which can lead to feelings of fear or hatred. Is it sadness, joy, or even separation? This is neither the shining point nor the weakness of human nature. Just like this area, you cannot say it is finite, but it is also not infinite. The escalation of these contradictions turns it into a poor imitation of human sexual misconduct. This is what I see. This place reflects our distortions and our faults. This is just an approximate idea. Skip the break and keep moving forward; this is still your path.
Falling into an abyss, but that is not an abyss. Arriving at the deepest point, this is a secluded world that mirrors the outside world. This is the deepest part of you, the innermost core of your soul. What is recorded here is the essence of our being - resilient and indestructible, exquisite in every aspect. It is simple, yet radiates a profound brilliance. Under these circumstances, this is how we continue.
At the end of the road, bleak and dark white ashes were scattered. How many apathetic human emotions can contain the remorse of abundant nourishment and meager burial? At the end of the mournful elegy, the solitary soul beneath this serene green monument bowed down. In the cycle of life and death, countless souls, whose remains had not yet grown cold, vanished into oblivion, unable to find any remembrance in this world.
This is not flattery, but rather a genuine feeling that comes from the deepest part of my soul. It's like grasping the final point of contradiction and unraveling the mystery in my heart. Perhaps I have reached Level 8, and it is not a shame to leave here.
Record:Intersection of Branches
The contrast between a brilliant heart and a calm heart。
In this world, where turning back is seen as a sign of weakness and shame. No matter how far you go, you will never achieve what you want indefinitely. No matter how close you get, you will never achieve the dream you desire. People are often individuals burdened by internal regrets and desires, trapped in the unidirectional path of life, unable to progress or turn back.
Any intertwined path, what we discover is merely the convergence of ideas, where no one can retreat, and ultimately, journey towards their own destiny.
Looking forward, but hesitating, I came here. There is nothing here except for the intersecting roads.
People are often dominated and controlled by their own intertwined contradictions, which can lead to feelings of fear or hatred. Is it sadness, joy, or even separation? This is neither the shining point nor the weakness of human nature. Just like this area, you cannot say it is finite, but it is also not infinite. The escalation of these contradictions turns it into a poor imitation of human sexual misconduct. This is what I see. This place reflects our distortions and our faults. This is just an approximate idea. Skip the break and keep moving forward; this is still your path.
Falling into an abyss, but that is not an abyss. Arriving at the deepest point, this is a secluded world that mirrors the outside world. This is the deepest part of you, the innermost core of your soul. What is recorded here is the essence of our being - resilient and indestructible, exquisite in every aspect. It is simple, yet radiates a profound brilliance. Under these circumstances, this is how we continue.
At the end of the road, bleak and dark white ashes were scattered. How many apathetic human emotions can contain the remorse of abundant nourishment and meager burial? At the end of the mournful elegy, the solitary soul beneath this serene green monument bowed down. In the cycle of life and death, countless souls, whose remains had not yet grown cold, vanished into oblivion, unable to find any remembrance in this world.
This is not flattery, but rather a genuine feeling that comes from the deepest part of my soul. It's like grasping the final point of contradiction and unraveling the mystery in my heart. Perhaps I have reached Level 8, and it is not a shame to leave here.
==Entrances And Exits==
===Entrances===
*There is a very low chance of leading to this level on the traffic road from The Frontrooms;
*It is possible to reach this level from any Level card containing roads or railways;
*By chance, walking along the road at Level 11 in one direction may lead to this level, even if people are not usually aware that they have already crossed the Level;
*An unconfirmed entrance is from Level 38
===Exits===
*Any behavior that involves contact with water at this level has a lower chance of sending you to Level 37.
*As mentioned above, the incredibly beautiful caves can lead you to Level 8, but according to some wanderers, there is also a possibility that passing through here will take you to Level 699.;
*Staring at the yellow light, under a blur of vision, you may come to Level 0；
===References===
Category:​Negative Levels
Category:Levels
Category:Safe
Category:Unconfirmed Levels
Category:Negative Levels