The "survivors" put cooperation first
The fates of the three teams are now clear.
Winniever's gaze swept across everyone's faces. "I'm sure you've all guessed it, those things that attacked us are most likely the victims of this Camp in the past."
Upon hearing the words "victims," the players' expressions darkened once more.
It's important to know that, according to the Dungeon information the slovenly man gave them, there were over ten thousand victims on this island!
More than 10,000 eerie creatures...
"They don't want to kill us, they just want to drive us away," Daisy said calmly, arms crossed. "Otherwise, we wouldn't be alive now."
Geseling chimed in, "And the eliminated players didn't actually die."
In Dungeons, death usually means failure.
"So here's the question," Winniever frowned slightly, "Why do they want us to leave?"
"Perhaps it's because we're annoying," Yurien muttered, toying with the silver coin. "Our intrusion has disturbed their eternal slumber."
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
What an impeccable reason.
To the strange creatures in the Camp, they were indeed an uninvited group.
"However..." Winniever chuckled, "I don't think that's the reason."
If only it were that simple, but they're currently participating in Mixed-Team Competition.
"So there must be something we've overlooked." Daisy tapped her arm thoughtfully. "The reason they drove us away might be the key to this Dungeon."
"Before the second round of challenges begins, we'd better search the Camp more thoroughly," Winniever said after a moment's thought. "We might have missed some useful information."
Kuxiya suddenly shook her head. "I don't think we need to continue this so-called challenge."
After all, so far, the challenges presented by the Production Team have only served to further enrage the monsters and haven't helped them clear the Dungeon at all.
"How could that be?" Winniever pointed to the surveillance camera in the corner, saying meaningfully, "The reason we're still standing here is because we're still undertaking this 'challenge'."
Kuxiya was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening.
Yes, they were only allowed into this Camp because the Production Team needed to film their challenges to generate viewership.
After seeing that everyone understood, Winniever said, "Okay everyone, the Camp is huge, so let's try not to spread out too much."
He then emphasized his words slightly.
"For now, let's prioritize cooperation."
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The makeshift medical station was far from the campfire and the main activity area. A sign made of waterproof tarpaulin hung outside the tent, with the three large characters "Medical Station" scrawled on it.
The interior furnishings were so simple they were almost hastily arranged; the three eliminated players were lying side by side on several cots.
Briman casually grabbed a passing medical worker. "Excuse my rudeness, but could you please stay a moment? I'd like to inquire about the condition of the three athletes inside."
The man wasn't displeased after being pulled along; instead, he nodded and said, "Of course, what do you want to ask?"
Briman's gaze fell on Dana: "It's been quite a long time, and the first player who was sent here still hasn't woken up?"
The medical staff member shook his head regretfully. "No, their bodily functions are intact, but their consciousness has fallen into a deep dormancy and cannot be awakened by conventional means."
"To be more precise," he paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, lowering his voice, "Their consciousness is more like it's trapped by something, making it difficult for them to break free from lucidity."
Briman noticed a hint of worry in his eyes and knew that the other man must have heard the stories of the island and was feeling apprehensive.
"I understand, thank you for your explanation."
After watching the medical staff leave, he walked to the bedside and leaned over to observe the three people's condition almost breathlessly.
Indeed, as that person said, their chests rose and fell rhythmically, their skin was normal, even rosy, as if they were immersed in an incredibly peaceful dream.
After looking around for a while, Briman got up and left the tent.
In his view, these three were already useless.
Even if they're not dead, so what? Lying there half-dead is no different from being dead.
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks.
"Hmm?" Briman looked towards the shore not far away, where the boat they had come on was quietly moored.
He stared for a long time, then murmured softly, "A ship?"
[We Russia players won't give up like this! Polina will definitely rise again! (IP: Russia)]
[Hey, looks like your warriors went into hibernation at the worst possible time (IP Cross Country)]
[Shut your mouth, you despicable scum! She'll wake up! (IP: Russia)]
[Do you need to borrow a pillow? She looks like she's sleeping soundly. (Cross Country)]
[Mother River, please bless your child and let him awaken! (IP White Elephant Country)]
[The souls of us, the people of White Elephant Country, have been baptized by Holy Water; they are pure and clear, unsuitable for this filthy game (IP White Elephant Country)]
[Your Holy Water? I've heard it can cure all diseases, but it seems ineffective, at least not in curing your self-perception (IP Hans Country)]
[Watch your words! The Mother River will surely bless our athletes! (IP White Elephant Country)]
[Wow, this is lively! Just watching the drama unfold. jpg (IP from Huaguo)]
[The chat during the Mixed-Team Competition is definitely more interesting, especially when everyone gets anxious, hehe (IP Huaguo)]
[Are Huaguo players treating Briman too dismissively? Shouldn't a temporary cooperation for common survival be the consensus of all rational minds? (IP United States)]
[As I've said before, Huaguo are just as arrogant as their country (IP Beautiful Country)]
[Disrespectful? Our Boss Xu Xi clearly refused very politely. You really don't know how to choose your words. (IP Huaguo)]
[Is that so? Perhaps it's a difference in our etiquette. I apologize for my inappropriate wording, but I still find your contestant's decision puzzling (IP United States)]
[That's exactly what I mean by puzzling. What's that saying? Geniuses are always lonely. (IP Huaguo)]
[Ao's words are very philosophical, I agree (IP Romance Country)]
[I can't take it anymore, you in front, go easy on me, okay? (IP Huaguo)]
[Can these players who have lost their ability to act be considered failures? (IP Windmill Country)]
[No! They did not die (IP: Maple Leaf Country)]
[How can you not count? What's the difference between them and a breathing log now? (IP Coffee Country)]
[Go, unnie! You have to win! (IP from Kimchi Country)]
[Please don't die, Kuxiya (IP Kangaroo Country)]