Chapter 179
'Can I refuse?'
Faced with the hopeful gazes of the four people who all looked at him, Qin Su returned their gazes calmly, offering a silent reply.
Of course not.
Under Qin Su's chilly gaze, the four of them chose to bravely accept rather than bravely say no.
Sophia: "Okay..."
Sheng Shuang: "Okay..."
"W-when will it open...?!"
Before Jeffrey could finish speaking, he saw something rushing towards him as he raised his hand. The words he was about to say were replaced by a sharp scream as he quickly dodged to the side.
Buzz!
A slight sound rang out, and Jeffrey looked closely. It was the weapon that Qin Su had been holding, the one he had snatched from them, embedded in the decorative painting on the wall behind where Qin Su had just stood, due to the force of Qin Su's grip.
Qin Su's action surprised He Muzhi and the other three.
Having weapons but not using them... Qin Su is clearly doing this on purpose.
Qin Su voluntarily gave up the Firearms. Without the threat of Firearms, the four thought they should feel relieved, but...
While Jeffrey was still looking at the weapon on the wall that had almost smashed a hole in his head, Sophia He Muzhi, and Sheng Shuang looked over at Qin Su. They saw Qin Su raise his hand and easily pick up the metal rod about fifty centimeters long from the sculpture next to him. As he weighed it in his hand, their skin involuntarily tightened.
Just when the three thought Qin Su was going to beat them up with a metal rod, which could barely be considered Cold Weapons, they saw Qin Su flip his wrist, and then the metal rod went toward Jeffrey.
Ding--
"Jeffrey, watch out!"
A muffled sound followed Sophia's reminder.
Jeffrey turned around at the sound and saw a long metal rod stuck at the top of the spiral staircase not far from him, with a rope tied to the middle of the rod.
"?"
The moment he saw the metal rod, the long rod instantly tightened from its falling position. Jeffrey looked up, and Qin Su, using the rope for leverage, stepped over the table, the top of the fallen Chandelier, and the stairs in less than three seconds, landing steadily just five steps away from him, and walking towards him expressionlessly.
"!"
Unarmed, Jeffrey gasped and retreated rapidly, quickly looking around. When he saw a decorative vase in the corner, a look of delight flashed in his eyes. He grabbed the vase and smashed it into Qin Su's face without hesitation.
Qin Su knew the contents of the room inside and out. From any point in the room, he knew exactly what could be used as a weapon. He was not surprised at all by what Jeffrey threw at him, and even quickly figured out how to use it to drive Jeffrey to the first floor of the banquet hall.
Since the distance between himself and Jeffrey was not far, Qin Su retaliated with a spinning kick the moment Jeffrey lifted the vase and threw it in his direction.
Snap--
The shattered porcelain shards did not stop Qin Su's steps. In the blink of an eye, as his flying kick landed, his body naturally leaned forward, and his shoulder slammed into Jeffrey's chest.
The instant Jeffrey's body was pushed forward, he felt himself being sent flying straight out of the corridor.
"Ah!"
A short cry of pain, along with a muffled groan as they hit the ground, reached the ears of Sophia and the other two who were rushing towards Qin Su. Knowing they were too late to stop Qin Su, the three instinctively looked down where Jeffrey was.
On the red carpet, Jeffrey, who had been thrown off the building by Qin Su with an over-the-shoulder throw, curled up and screamed.
They didn't have much time to worry about Jeffrey anymore, because Qin Su was heading towards them again.
The three glanced at each other from different positions, quickly searched for usable weapons, and launched a desperate attack on Qin Su together.
Qin Su had a clear objective and was not affected by the commotion around him. He insisted on 'throwing them down one by one from the second floor before taking them all out at once,' and suddenly quickened his pace towards Sophia's location...
A series of loud banging sounds followed.
Wherever Qin Su passed, it was like a whirlwind, stirring up a storm of blood and carnage.
In less than five minutes, the once magnificent two-story atrium was reduced to a scene of utter devastation.
Starting with Jeffrey, the remaining three were all 'thrown' on the first floor by Qin Su in various ways.
According to his calculations, if a fight breaks out, there are more usable items on the first floor than on the second floor.
Having observed for so long, Qin Su dared not say that he had a complete understanding of the physical qualities of Alphas, Omegas, and Betas in this world, but he could understand the current physical condition of the original (Class 6 members.
Qin Su leaned against the dilapidated, high-ceilinged corridor with one hand and looked down. After recovering, He Muzhi and the other three had already found new weapons in their respective positions, enduring the pain, and were watching him warily with tense postures and alert eyes.
With little time remaining, Qin Su didn't waste any more time. He used his hand, which was bracing against the railing, to flip over and land on the carpet on the first floor by bending down and kneeling on one knee to cushion the impact.
As soon as it landed, without any hesitation or getting up, it quickly rolled to the side.
Crackling and popping--
A sound came from where Qin Su had landed, and the ground was covered with projectiles that Sophia and the other three had thrown at Qin Su from their respective positions.
Tables, chairs, sculptures... in an instant, the place was smashed into a 'small mountain'.
These sounds heralded the start of the chaotic battle on the first floor.
Qin Su, who had rolled to the ground, didn't look at where he had landed. He grabbed one end of the wallpaper, quickly got up, and lifted it towards He Muzhi, who was closest to him.
Splash--
Many things on the wallpaper flew to one side at once. He Muzhi raised his hand to cover his face and retreated. Sophia and the other two subconsciously came to He Muzhi's aid.
The banquet hall layout suddenly shifted once again, bringing the four people together from different directions to a closer location.
The movement within the room was fixed between a few patterns and then randomized. Except for the long table, which was firmly held in place by the huge Chandelier and could no longer move as before due to the loss of its movement drive, the other undamaged items began to move. Based on his previous observations, Qin Su understood their trajectories.
Having anticipated the movement trajectory, Qin Su leaped onto the objects that could support his weight, using their movement to avoid them, and naturally arrived at his desired location.
The changes in the room affected their actions, and the four of them couldn't help but curse under their breath while trying to improvise.
What infuriated them was that it wasn't just the arrangement of tables and chairs that changed, but also the flickering lights, which constantly disrupted their siege and threatened to overthrow them.
In particular...
'Help—where are all those 'nets' they laid out that could cut through flesh?'
'Ugh, I can't remember! I can't remember at all!'
'When we set up the net, we never imagined something like this would happen!'
Unable to make a decision, the four people, who never expected that the pit they dug would bury them, decisively moved away from the long table that was pinned down by the Chandelier, fearing that they might accidentally step on the line they had set up and cut themselves.
Cutlery, candlesticks, plates, wallpaper, tables, chairs, ornaments... Qin Su had memorized everything that could be touched or disassembled before Sophia and her companions arrived.
Moreover, the four men's fear of the net was so obvious that Qin Su, who was well-versed in taking advantage of their weakness, seized the opportunity to surround all four of them.
During the 'encirclement', they didn't forget to take advantage of the lulls in the fighting to choose the best 'packing' position.
In order to successfully 'pack' the package, Qin Su spared no effort in clearing away obstacles one by one through various actions.
In this chaotic battle, Qin Su, who had all the advantages of 'favorable timing, advantageous location, and uncooperative people', finally finished his preliminary 'packaging' work in the last second of the five-hour Countdown.
The red carpet was suddenly lifted from one side, and the four people, who had been exhausted from being attacked by Qin Su in various ways and with various objects over the past thirty minutes, stared wide-eyed as they were engulfed by the red carpet.
The Countdown also reached zero at that moment. As the four were pressed under the red carpet, they heard an announcement coming from above:
[The Assassination attempt is now complete.]
[Congratulations to Team 1, Team 2, each scoring one point.]
[Everyone, please leave the Assassination scene through the opened secure Passageway within ten minutes.]
The four of them involuntarily let out a deep breath as they listened to the heavenly voice.
Finally... their exhilarating experience of being ganged up on came to an end!
"Keep up the good work? It's easy for someone not in the situation to say that on the radio."
'Since the subject is Qin Su's painting, could we perhaps have the same group from Team 1 experience the challenge of persevering in front of Qin Su next time?'
The outcome was temporarily unimportant to them at this moment. All they felt was the heartache of their failure, the anxiety of disappointing Qin Su, and the emo feeling that they weren't as resilient as they had imagined.
In plain terms, they were surprised by their own incompetence.
In a way, they should be grateful that they immediately obeyed Qin Su's threats when he first warned them; otherwise, with Qin Su's even more terrifying strength... even just a slight increase in intensity, they wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
They couldn't imagine what would happen if Qin Su really got serious about them... Forget it, even the thick-skinned giant insects would only die in front of Qin Su. If they knew what was good for them, they should pray day and night that Qin Su would never get serious about them.
[The Demon King Su, amazing!]
[Qin Su: His clothes were slightly damp. jpg]
[King Su (expressionless) waves his hand: Let the feast begin.]
[What? It's a feast? (The gluttonous girl arrives uninvited with her own giant spoon) Let me have a taste]
[I never imagined the red carpet could have such a cascading effect; a glamorous ending, beautiful!]
[Understood, the red carpet can be packed up for the banquet (note this down). jpg]
[You spend all day scribbling away in that lousy notebook everywhere! (roaring)]
My heart aches for them; they did the bravest things with the most timid hearts.
[Nonsense, he was clearly being beaten while holding the most loyal heart (doge emoji)]
[Pass this message down: He Muzhi and the other three have been taken away by Qin Su.]
Prisoner Be content, at least Boss Su showed mercy. He simply chose to be merciful over harsh punishment. Otherwise, you can ask Kerr Armored Scorpion First Military Academy Spaceship Lasbit Insect Kisslip Tree Armadillo @--]
[As expected, there's no harm without comparison. Suddenly, the beating they received seems acceptable, and I'm even starting to seriously doubt whether Boss Su's lenient punishment is an expression of satisfaction with their performance?]
[I'm not kidding, but you guys, from the idol to the fans, have all been driven crazy by Qin Su's abuse. You're all masochists, right? Are you still satisfied after all this? If you're not satisfied, wouldn't Qin Su twist their heads off and use them as footballs?]
[It's not impossible. The King Su is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He can't bear to do it. All the punishments are just part of their game.]
As the announcement sounded, Qin Su glanced at the red carpet that had just fallen, and walked towards it without turning his head.
His adrenaline surged during the fight. The thought that the four people in front of him were Interstellar People was the first time he, an Earthling, had not used technology or Pheromones. Relying on his rote memorization of the surrounding environment and his intense training over the past period, he fought them hand-to-hand. Because he had more information than them, he was able to handle the situation with ease most of the time. His blood was boiling, and he didn't care about the pain coming from his body.
Now that he had stopped, Qin Su felt a sharp, numbing pain throughout his body.
The red carpet was thick and required a certain amount of strength to lift. When Qin Su was in high spirits and full of energy, he lifted it with ease. Now, the throbbing pain in his arm made him lose all will to fight back. He turned around and headed towards the Changing Room.
Da da--
"Don't push! Don't push!"
"Who the hell kicked me?"
"Let the teacher go first! Don't you all know how to respect teachers? Look at the students from Class 6, they're all very reserved in the back. Can't you learn from them?"
"Can they be compared to us? They've seen Qin Su more times than anyone else in the world. How are they like us?"
"Haha, are you sure that's the reason? Isn't it because they're embarrassed to block our way anymore after losing to us? Huh, is that something to say?"
"Probably. Team 2 isn't in the mood to beat us up right now; they're too busy worrying about whether Qin Su will be satisfied with them."
"Hey, that's enough, Team 2 scored a point before them. Something must have gone wrong."
"Don't speak carelessly until the very end and before you know the full details."
Within Team 1, many members of the Zerg Fourth Military Academy spoke on behalf of Team 2.
Because of their differing stances, it was basically a heated argument between the Fourth Military Academy of Team 1 and the Zerg Fourth Military Academy, with the air thick with tension.
Team 2: "..."
Although they couldn't hear clearly because they were far away, after completing their tasks, they found that Team 1 had come out more than 30 minutes earlier than He Muzhi and his group. Feeling uneasy and depressed for fear of being blamed by Qin Su, they didn't squeeze forward to watch their own group's commotion like the other Team 1 members. They could probably guess that the noisy chatter was probably meant to make sarcastic remarks about them.
The people on Team 1 even had that damned yin-yang pairing.
The Passageway was not wide enough for a thousand people. In the narrow Passageway, the Fourth Military Academy was at the front, the Zerg Fourth Military Academy was in the middle of the Team 1, and the original (Class 6 was at the back of the line with trepidation. Many of the original (Class 6 members were too embarrassed to go in and see what was going on.
Mei Qingyu listened to the surrounding sounds and realized that no one was causing trouble for them; Qin Su was the Assassination target of Team 2.
She's old, and her bones can't compare to those of young people, so Team 1 uses the same robot used for Assassination training.
Team 2 assumed they were in the same boat, which is why they felt ashamed and embarrassed that He Muzhi and the others hadn't left the Passageway by the end of the five-hour period.
It's alright, they'll understand why once they see Qin Su.
Although she hadn't watched the live stream of Team 2's Assassination beforehand, the fact that none of Team 2 members left after the assassination already spoke volumes.
Similarly, the kids at the Fourth Military Academy are currently proud because Team 2 didn't come out, thinking that Team 2 can't even beat the robots, and they are mocking Team 2's behavior. However, they will realize their narrow-mindedness and ridiculousness after seeing the truth later.
Qin Su had just turned around and taken two steps when he heard a series of hurried footsteps and noisy voices coming from the second floor above.
It's so close, we should be near the exit. Judging from what they're saying, Teacher Mei is there too.
It doesn't seem right to not say hello.
Qin Su stopped and looked up, seeing a group of people rushing out of the Passageway he had used to enter the banquet hall.
Among them, Teacher Mei Qingyu stood in the front center, surrounded by people who were originally from the Fourth Military Academy.
Just as he had overheard, the people from Class 6 were not at the front.
The people from the Fourth Military Academy originally thought they would only see the embarrassing scene of being tripped up by mere robots. Because Qin Su was dissatisfied with the fact that he had chosen the Zerg Fourth Military Academy without hesitation, they had already planned how to mock him.
To their utter surprise, upon seeing the scene inside, they could no longer utter the words they had prepared, and could only stare silently at Qin Su.
On the first floor, Qin Su, dressed in an officer's uniform that accentuated his powerful and cold demeanor, raised his eyes and quietly looked at the seat of Teacher Mei Qingyu in the middle of them, not sparing them a single extra glance.
Behind him lay ruins.
Qin Su stood calmly amidst the ruins, especially with a striking red backdrop behind him. His perfectly intact, crisp military uniform contrasted sharply with the nearly destroyed ruins behind him, creating an eerie and chilling beauty.
Those above were stunned and speechless for a moment. The unexpected situation caused their minds to freeze for a moment, and they couldn't help but breathe softly.
Qin Su just wanted to get back to the Changing Room quickly to check the extent of his injuries. He didn't have time to look at the expressions of the other students. His gaze fell directly on Mei Qingyu in the middle, and he greeted her calmly, "Teacher Mei."
"Mm." Mei Qingyu nodded in response.
Qin Su nodded in acknowledgment before striding away.
As soon as Qin Su left, the sounds of swallowing were clearly audible all around.
"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap... Qin Su! It's Qin Su!! So handsome! How come I never noticed how cool this outfit was before? When my dad wore it, it didn't look like this at all; he just looked so greasy with a big belly."
"Is it the clothes? It's clearly the person! My legs went weak when I saw him. But is that your own father? Why are you criticizing him like that?"
"Is that the main point? Shouldn't we be focusing on why Qin Su is here? Shouldn't we be concerned about He Muzhi and the others? By the way, where are He Muzhi and the others?"
"Isn't that obvious enough? Look at the way Qin Su wore that mask; Qin Su is the Assassination target of Team 2."
"Teacher Mei, is what he said true?"
"If it's true, now I can understand why they didn't come out so late."
Everyone was so excited to see Qin Su that they kept talking non-stop, leaving Mei Qingyu no chance to interject, so she simply kept quiet.
Her gaze fell on the 'ruins'. Although the commotion was a little bigger, she was completely unmoved. In any case, everything Qin Su did was managed by Aiseboer, and Aiseboer listened to Qin Su. So, no matter how much damage this place was destroyed, it was up to Qin Su, and no one would express any dissatisfaction.
The Team 2 at the very back were confused and unsure of what was going on when the people in front stopped moving. They were also worried about Sophia and the others, so they asked Raymond, who had better composure than them, to squeeze through the gap to check on them.
Those on the red carpet naturally heard the voices from above. They, who had been lying down to "get some peace and quiet," were stiff with fear. Despite their reluctance, they forced themselves to come out of the red carpet.
'Although losing is embarrassing,... the thought of being beaten by Qin Su doesn't seem so bad.'
The four of them worked together to lift the red carpet and stood up from it.
The chattering crowd above saw the red carpet sway and then the four people emerge. They scrutinized the four from head to toe, their eyes flashing with a responsible look, and the chatter temporarily subsided.
"What are you looking at, envious?" Although his teeth hadn't fallen out, his face was red and there was blood on his lips. Jeffrey spoke with a slight lisp, "Envy is useless. You don't deserve it except for us."
Team 1: "..."
Something seems a little off upon closer inspection? Or is it just an illusion?
The people above remained silent, Jeffrey, assuming they had tacitly agreed, puffed out his chest. "Although we lost, we actually won big, because we gained love from Qin Su..."
"Ahem!" Before Jeffrey could finish speaking, Sheng Shuang glanced at the open door of the Changing Room not far away and coughed to remind Jeffrey to shut up.
Jeffrey looked over and saw Qin Su, who had changed into his original Training Uniform, walk out. His previously loud and boastful voice immediately became quiet. "Class Monitor..."
He Muzhi and the other two also called out "Class Monitor" one after another. Thinking of their previous poor performance, they stood up straight and felt uneasy.
The person speaking above also fell silent for the time being.
The soundproofing was excellent, and Qin Su hadn't heard what they were saying. When he came out, he saw Sophia and the other three had already emerged from the red carpet. He breathed a sigh of relief, and when he heard them call his name, his heart, which had been pounding, quietly calmed down. He nodded slightly and said, "Mm."
'Very good. Judging from their expressions and tones, none of them seem angry with me. They truly are magnanimous people, worthy of being called (Class 6) people.'
Qin Su walked towards the four people, whispering as he passed them, "Let's go..."
Before Qin Su could utter the word "ba," he was interrupted by a loud, questioning voice.
"What's going on? Why isn't anyone saying anything?" Having heard no sound from ahead for a while, Raymond, assuming something had happened to Jeffrey and the others, spoke with a piercing, uneasy voice laced with a clear warning, "Are your robots bullying us newcomers? Are they deliberately increasing the difficulty for us to the point that our people are being treated unfairly? If so, I'm going to report this to the Principal and say you're bullying us!"