Chapter 98

"Yeah, every time I encounter Terrifying Giant Insect, only God knows how scared I am. I wish Qin Su were right beside me then."

"I really liked it. I can't imagine how cheerful I would have been if Brother Su had been by my side back then."

"Speaking of which, these different Insect Kings truly live up to their Insect King. Not only are they enormous, but they also exude an overwhelming sense of oppression. Every time they appear, I'm caught completely off guard, and before they even begin to attack, I'm already half-dead from fear."

"Even concentrated fire couldn't take it down, it's terrifying. One swipe of its tail, and heaven knows how scared I was when I watched my head and body fly off in the Mimicry Battlefield."

"To be honest, when I saw you guys on the ground, bitten off halfway through your bodies Mimicry Bloody Form, I almost peed my pants. It was scarier than a horror movie."

Qin Su: "..."

They've arrived.

He knew he couldn't escape this matter because of the 'too much killing' he had killed. Fortunately, he had the foresight to know that as long as he hid quickly enough, the curses wouldn't catch up with him.

But he really didn't mean it. Only by letting them experience the terror of death firsthand and face the merciless and ferocious bloodshed of different insects can they develop a certain level of psychological resilience and better physical reaction ability before a crisis occurs.

Just like Class 6).

After the ordeal of the Second Practical Exercise, in the Third Practical Exercise simulation training, although the students of Class 6) were deliberately thrown into chaos and scattered in different areas, their overall ability to face danger was stronger than that of the students in other classes.

This is the significance and purpose of the Simulated Battlefield.

Hearing the other classes expressing their fear and dissing of the 'Insect Kings', the students of Class 6) exchanged glances, temporarily stopped their 'sarcasm', and looked at the students of the other classes with the kind of eyes that the other classes would only find 'gloating'.

They loved the feeling of having a private secret with Qin Su, and they were really curious about the expressions on the faces of the students from other classes when they found out that the Fierce Insect Kings that terrified them were all Qin Su.

"Hey, we've said so much, why aren't you saying anything yet?"

"Your Class 6) has gone too far. What good will it do you to be so curious about us?"

Zhou Xue: "That's right. Even if we collapse from the pressure here, there are thousands upon thousands of us ready to step in. Qin Su will never just be your Class Monitor."

Upon hearing this, the students in Class 6, who had been secretly excited and waiting to see a good show, all lost their composure.

"... Now I finally understand why the truth can sometimes sound so unpleasant," Sophia said softly, "Because nothing is more jarring than the truth."

The students in Class 6) knew very well that they had mostly benefited from He Muzhi's influence to receive Qin Su's special treatment in front of the students from other classes.

In the future, this honor will belong to others.

The students in Class 6, whose hearts were quietly breaking, didn't want to talk much. Their eyes were collectively filled with resentment as they stared at the person who was speaking the truth.

Zhou Xue felt a chill run down her spine from all the stares and quickly changed the subject, reminding everyone, "Hey, everyone, none of you have told me why yet."

Seeing that his He Muzhi answered the questions from students in other classes.

"What we mean is, Commander 1, he's everywhere."

This time, Qin Su did not allow them to block each other out; in the Simulated Battlefield, they could clearly see each other.

Naturally, the sight of their companions being attacked, torn apart, devoured, and killed by different insects was clearly presented to every student in the same area.

Its offensive power is immense, and the psychological trauma it inflicts is enormous.

Countless Mimicry Aircraft were controlled by Qin Su. Based on their previous experience (Class 6), they appeared in the sky several times, suddenly bursting out of the ground, and suddenly rushing out of the water... In short, the largest insects that attacked them with swiftness and ferocity under different climates and terrains were 99% likely to be Qin Su's mimicry.

"Um?"

The other students were completely bewildered and didn't quite understand the meaning of He Muzhi's words.

"But we secretly checked in the group chat, and no one saw Qin Su at all."

"Yeah, can we be more direct? Can't the riddle teller just disappear from this world?"

Students from other classes chimed in, expressing strong dissatisfaction with He Muzhi's answer.

Qin Su: "..."

No wonder no one was talking in the main group chat; it turns out everyone had created their own private groups without him.

(Class 6 students recovered from their previous emotional breakdown and gave each other a gentle reminder with smiles.

"Who said you can't see it? You've seen it far too many times, everywhere, in the sky and on the ground, in the wind and rain, our Brother Su is always there!"

"Let me put it this way, the death of many of you was personally involved by Commander 1. Do you understand now?"

"Every gigantic Insect King could be an incarnation of our Brother Su."

"If you knew that many of you 'died' at the hands of our Class Monitor, you would also ignore the pain and enjoy death."

"The Insect King you're criticizing, and the other ordinary insects you've overlooked because the Insect King is so terrifying, are all Commander 1 and the Mimicry Aircraft controlled by Commander 1."

"You didn't expect this, did you? In the simulated combat, Brother Su is on the opposite side."

Such a straightforward and obvious hint was like a wake-up call for the students in the other classes; their previously bewildered expressions now became clear.

"???"

"!!!"

"..."

Confusion, shock, acceptance, frustration.

Thinking back to how they had collectively denounced the 'Insect Kings' not long ago because of their gruesome deaths and the excessive number of deaths, he now felt deep regret.

In the ensuing silence, countless students from other classes opened and closed their mouths, unable to utter a single word for a long time, their feelings indescribable.

Each time, Qin Su not only never left empty-handed, but also used his massive size to launch unexpected, swift, and merciless attacks, appearing in a certain area and instantly causing countless people in that area to lose their lives.

Qin Su single-handedly surpassed the cumulative number of deaths of the Mimicry Aircraft.

No wonder they were terrified every time the Insect King appeared unexpectedly to kill them; it turns out that the opponent was 'Qin Su'.

After learning the truth, a multitude of complex emotions ultimately manifested as a sorrowful gaze directed at the students of Class 6).

Different inner monologues appear in the blank boxes on the comic page.

'Those (Class 6)... they really keep their mouths shut.'

'If we had told them sooner that when they saw Commander 1's Mimicry Insect King... even if they couldn't defeat it, they would at least die with dignity and grace.'

'It's really hard to imagine what Qin Su felt when he saw their twisted and ugly faces as they died.'

'The image they tried so hard to maintain in front of Qin Su was... shattered like a dream.'

'It's all the fault of Class 6! They've completely lost face in front of Commander 1!'

'Putting aside their own weakness, shouldn't Class 6) be held responsible for this?'

'Even if we take a step back and say that Class 6) really shouldn't compensate them for emotional distress?'

[The Class of Class of 26 who love dignity their whole lives (just kidding)]

[Even in death, they want to be dignified, hahaha, I'm impressed by these Qin Su's brains.]

[Death becomes less important in front of this Boss 1 (doge)]

"Tsk, why aren't you guys saying anything?" Raymond asked curiously. "Aren't you going to say anything? You guys said the Insect Kings were terrifying before."

They were shocked for a long time when they first learned the truth.

"Heh." Raymond was met with a series of cold laughs. They were now deeply resentful that Class 6) hadn't reminded them, causing them to lose face in front of Qin Su.

After the students from Class 6 finished talking to the teacher, the students from other classes gathered in small groups and whispered among themselves, seriously discussing their 'countermeasures' for the time being.

"Hilarious! Who said the Insect King was scary? I certainly didn't say that. Every time the Insect King appears, he looks incredibly cool."

"That's right, our primary task now is to figure out how to die gracefully and with dignity in front of Brother Su."

"Wear a formal suit and a bow tie?"

"Unfortunately, the situation doesn't allow it. If it did... it would be possible. But given the current circumstances, we can only try our best to manage our facial expressions."

"The Commander 1 is a capable commander. Even if we die, we should die slowly, not just die a meaningless, swift death."

"Yes, yes, we also need to pay attention to psychological management; we need to develop in all aspects."

In everyone's hearts, Qin Su... no matter how they looked up, down, left, or right, he had no time to listen to their chirping, and was too lazy to care what they did in private. Taking advantage of Qin Su's absence, they didn't bother to lower their voices.

(Class 6: "...?"

Want to get past them? Dream on!

After a brief moment of surprise, Class 6) immediately began to take countermeasures.

'They have extensive experience dying in the simulated battlefield controlled by Qin Su. How could they lose to this group of inexperienced people?'

[Before knowing the truth, other classes: The resentment was so strong it could feed ten Evil Sword Immortals. After knowing the truth: What grudge have we ever had against Brother Su? You (Class 6, don't stir things up (doge)]

[Who Says the Insect King is Terrifying? He's So Handsome!]

[Other classes: Forget your roots, we're professionals.]

[I really don't have time to mess around with you guys (laughing and crying)]

[Qin Su helped them overcome their fear of death; that was brilliant!]

[Other classes, one second later: Dad's mouth]

[Next second: Wow (starry-eyed) It's Commander 1!]

Qin Su, who was secretly enjoying the show, breathed a sigh of relief, "..."

Everyone... has such a beautiful spirit.

He was narrow-minded, judging others by his own petty standards.

In just half an hour, the crowd, who had initially complained about the insects in the simulated battle, stopped criticizing them and their emotions turned into anticipation.

After the break, Qin Su reappeared before everyone.

From the moment Qin Su stepped out of the Backstage Space, he noticed intense stares coming from all directions.

Amidst the intense scrutiny, Qin Su feigned complete oblivion to his classmates' every word and action during their break.

In this way, people won't turn their backs to him when they're playing with crickets, and he can still secretly get a glimpse of the gossip.

During the following week of training, he continued to confidently assert that everyone was unaware of the truth and that he would continue his ruthless killing ways. He believed that even if he did not show mercy, no one would think he did it on purpose.

Without batting an eye, Qin Su stepped into the simulated battlefield and announced over the Full-Band Communication: "There will be no break or lunch at noon. The second round of simulation will last four hours."

Since the first battle, no one has gone hungry. Each battle has been well-supplied with supplies. Qin Su is eager to know what it would be like if everyone were hungry and needed to fight continuously for a long time.

During the first real-world test, the school targeted him because of his 'excellence' and wanted to kill him. How can they guarantee that other students won't experience similar situations in the future?

Cutting off supplies is a common and effective tactic. Even if this simulation doesn't show a real lack of supplies, it can give them some experience so that they won't panic too much when faced with similar misfortunes in the future and can handle the situation calmly.

Next, he will also cut off their weapons.

This result did not surprise anyone else.

They finished their first practical exercise at noon.

Previously, the students from other classes were not familiar with Qin Su and only observed him from afar. Now, after training with Qin Su for almost a month, everyone knows very well that Qin Su would never forget the time.

The only explanation is that Qin Su did it on purpose.

Fighting while hungry... they had never done it before, and they were very curious about their own performance.

Everyone was holding their breath, eagerly anticipating the next simulated combat exercise.

The insects that were once terrifying to them now felt different when they thought they were mimicked and controlled by Qin Su.

"Ten seconds Countdown, get ready."

Ten seconds passed. Seeing Qin Su in the simulated battlefield, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Before they could even catch their breath, Qin Su called out, "Ten, one, begin!"

From the number 10 to the number 1, without any pause, the ten seconds were instantly shortened to two seconds.

In the blink of an eye, before anyone could react, Qin Su activated the simulated combat, and weapons, terrain, weather, and insects that randomly spawned in different areas suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

What rules? In reality, when the insect appears and attacks people, it's just like him now, 'turning his back on you in an instant,' completely disregarding martial ethics.

Gaining experience from a simulated death is better than regretting it when real death comes and there's nothing you can do.

Even the slowest person can develop a conditioned reflex to avoid death when their fear of death accumulates to a certain level, thus gaining a glimmer of hope.

Furthermore, the idea that 'the insects feel a sense of familiarity because they are him' is unacceptable; he must shatter their illusions with a death even colder than before.

"!"

Everyone was shocked. Apart from high-level Alphas and Omegas like He Muzhi, whose reactions were unusually sharp due to their high Pheromone levels, and students like Lailisi whose actions were faster than their thoughts, the other Beta and lower-level Alpha and Omega students were still in shock when they were suddenly silenced.

[It's so cute how Brother Su does bad things with that cold face]

[Mischievous Lodge]

[How Su Bao treated Sophia and the other three during Vision's first real battle]

[Boss 1: Trust? Doesn't exist (indifferent face)]

[Commander 1 really went to great lengths, using simulated combat to show everyone that the battlefield is constantly changing and nothing can be trusted.]

After Qin Su's sudden attack caused widespread 'death,' the students, whether they had died before or not, all had similar thoughts:

'They are not the same people they used to be; they are prepared!'

With this in mind, they died a second, a third time, in the face of Qin Su's increasingly difficult and unpredictable rapid offensive...

Having died countless times, the exhausted students spontaneously gathered together to form small teams. They dared not split up to fight, and stood back to back, trembling with fear. Countless eyes were strategically positioned to keep watch, looking at the sky and the ground, not daring to relax for even a second.

Even though everything is calm now, they are still very worried.

"Hey, you guys," Lailisi said, her expression tense but not lacking in gossip as she kept her eyes glued to the water, "Does the way our Class Monitor trains us mean he's ever faced situations where he had to fight while starving?"

He Muzhi replied, "It's most likely true."

Although they had never experienced hunger in actual combat since entering school, he had heard his grandfather say that while it was uncommon for soldiers to experience shortages of supplies during battles, it did happen.

"Who would dare let Qin Su go hungry?" Samuel exclaimed sincerely. "He's incredibly bold."

Lin Yin: "... Is it possible that struggling to survive on an empty stomach while facing dangers that could come at any moment is also part of Qin Su's training career?"

"I understand!" Raymond exclaimed excitedly, "Our Class Monitor is personally leading our (Class 6 down the path he once walked!"

Lin Yin: "..."

There are other classes here too!

The students from other classes in the same small team that had been temporarily formed to deal with the danger were staring at Raymond with longing eyes.

"Are you pretending we don't exist?"

"Exactly, it clearly includes us too."

In matters concerning Qin Su, whether big or small, they used to be able to get a share but now that they've been 'incorporated,' they're fighting for every inch.

The facts were undeniable, Raymond couldn't refute them, and his sense of crisis intensified.

"Be bold, is it possible that Qin Su will take us with him when he leaves?"

"Absolutely, otherwise why would they go to such lengths for us?"

Amidst cheers of "Bravo!", He Muzhi cautioned, "Everyone, is it possible that Qin Su is genuinely looking out for us, hoping we can handle similar situations with ease in the future?"

A single, simple sentence instantly brought the previously lively and cheerful atmosphere to a freezing point.

[Mu Bao is still as honest as ever]

[Others: Honest guy, kick him out]

"?"

Why is it He Muzhi again? In his simulated state, Qin Su lurked in the simulated Deep Pool, looking at He Muzhi with sympathy. He had already changed areas many times, trying his best to avoid He Muzhi, but who knew that He Muzhi would lead this small team to dart around in different areas, and he had encountered them more times than any other team.

Since they were already there, and they seemed quite idle, even chatting, Qin Su simply overturned the entire 'lake surface,' opened his mimicking a gaping maw, and swallowed everyone in one gulp.

Squad: "..."

The speed was so fast that He Muzhi and the others didn't even have time to scream.

[... When it comes to bad luck, Mu Bao is unparalleled.]

[Lighting candles]

[Nothing much to say, just a song of farewell for this team. The way the team members look at He Muzhi is completely different now.]

[No, no, no, this is clearly Qin Su's deliberate targeted training, just like before. It's an honor.]

Four long hours passed, the second match ended, and it was 4:30 pm. I left the Training Room and went to the cafeteria. It was not yet 5 pm, which was a time when the cafeteria was not crowded, so it was a good time to eat.

On the first day of this experiment, Qin Su didn't make things too difficult for everyone. He simply dismissed the group and stopped training that evening.

Before disbanding, Qin Su announced that there would be no morning training from 7:00 to 9:00 the next morning, and everyone should assemble at 8:00 for simulated combat training.

After verbally announcing tomorrow's arrangements and in the group chat, Qin Su left quickly, his pupils slightly unfocused. He needed to hurry to avoid losing face.

Qin Su didn't know if everyone's stomachs were rumbling, but such high-intensity exercise, jumping around and finding fault everywhere, which was also mentally taxing, was not something an Alpha could do. Without any so-called Mental Power, he was simply manipulating the Optical Brain with his brain. Although he wasn't hungry, his mind and body were feeling very uncomfortable.

He needs a long rest, both mentally and physically, to prepare for tomorrow.

But...

Why is He Muzhi standing there staring straight at me?

Qin Su tried hard to keep his pupils from dilating, numbly walking past He Muzhi's gaze, full of doubts but showing no sign on his face.

If Qin Su hadn't checked himself against the gleaming walls before leaving the Changing Room to make sure there was nothing wrong with his clothes, He Muzhi's gaze might have made him suspect that his attire was inappropriate.

He Muzhi truly lives up to his status as the protagonist; even though he frequently encounters He Muzhi still seems to be unharmed.

"..."

Hungry, tired, scared, and in pain, the group, exhausted and unable to maintain their dignity, lay on the ground, watching helplessly as Qin Su calmly changed out of his Combat Suit and disappeared before their eyes, showing no sign of fatigue.

'As expected of Qin Su, he is terrifying!'

After expressing their feelings, everyone turned their attention to He Muzhi, whose eyes were fixed on the direction where Qin Su had disappeared, and felt admiration for him.

' He Muzhi is amazing. No wonder he's someone Qin Su values; he can even maintain his posture without...'

Bang--

With a muffled thud, before anyone could finish thinking, He Muzhi, who had been standing ramrod straight, collapsed to the ground.

"Phew..." He Muzhi with satisfaction, "It held up."

Even if he didn't say it, he still had to put on a show of respect in front of Qin Su.

Those who witnessed it all. "...?"

I'm impressed!

[Before Brother Su left, He Muzhi: Look at me!]

After leaving: I'm speechless!

[Qin Su (with an indifferent face): Passing by expressionlessly]

[Commander 1: That's all there is to it]

[Brother Su: His clothes are slightly disheveled]

Qin Su, who learned the truth from the comments. "..."

It turns out that neither he nor He Muzhi were really putting on a brave face.

Their lives were truly enveloped by 'decency'.

Back in his dorm, Qin Su had the robot clean the space while he showered, making sure he was completely clean before walking around. He opened the refrigerator, took out several bottles of different flavored nutrient solutions, drank them down in one go, and then lay down without wasting a second.

Simulated training ground.

Although it ended at 4:30, it was already past 5:00 by the time most of the 1st Brigade had rested enough.

One by one, everyone left the training ground, dragging their weary steps towards the canteen.

They can no longer be satisfied with nutritional supplements; they need delicious food in the cafeteria to be truly satisfied.

Most of the students in 1st Brigade were too hungry and had exhausted their energy. They could eat a lot to begin with, and now they ate even more. They ate for a long time, and many of them were too lazy to move after eating so much. They simply sat in their seats and waited to digest their food. Inevitably, they ran into the students from Unit 2 who were eating at the canteen at the normal time.

The Unit 2 hadn't seen any members of the 1st Brigade at noon, but now that they saw them, they gathered around them.

"Seriously? It's already the last week, and your 1st Brigade is pushing yourselves so hard that you're training until noon without even eating?"

"Training on an empty stomach, aren't you uncomfortable? I think it doesn't have to be this extreme."

The students in 1st Brigade weren't angry at everyone's complaints; having eaten and drunk their fill, they were full of energy.

"It's tough, but so what? We won't starve."

"You can all be envious. Our Commander 1 has his reasons for doing this."

"What do you know? This is special treatment given to us by Commander 1. You wouldn't even get what you want."

Unit 2: "..."

They're obsessed, beyond saving. When... when will it be their turn?

1st Brigade decisively defeated Unit 2 and left with a smug look on their face.

The entire 1st Brigade thought that the first day without food was the worst day.

The next day, Qin Su's understanding was completely refreshed.

On the battlefield, Qin Su confiscated their weapons.

Faced with the terrifying attacks of various insects, they could only make do with what they had on hand, squeaking and screaming in the unpredictable Simulated Combat Area. To their relief, they were able to eat normally and train at their usual times.

From the third to the fifth day, Qin Su lowered their tolerance limit, forbidding them from returning to their dormitories. For three whole days, they ate, drank, relieved themselves, and showered entirely in the Simulated Combat Room.

Weapons spawn randomly, and they have to find their own food in the Simulated Combat Area.

To give everyone the most realistic experience, Qin Su simulated the entire training ground as War Zone. Whether they could obtain food, weapons, and the opportunity to shower depended entirely on themselves.

During the three-day large-scale simulated survival in harsh environments, no one dared to relax day or night. They were assigned to stand guard and keep watch at night, maintaining a high level of concentration.

As the simulated combat scenario faded, in a daze, everyone heard Qin Su's cold tone, which sounded completely unaffected, transmitted through the full-screen communication.

"The month-long pre-combat training has come to a complete end today. Thank you all for your hard work."

For the sake of everyone's experience over the past three days, Qin Su was all alone, never daring to relax for a moment, often going on intermittent "crazy" sprees to create "surprises," and didn't close his eyes for three whole days.

Now that it's finally coming to an end, even though his mind and body were within their limits when he first started making the plan, he's feeling extremely unwell, both mentally and physically.

He's stuck in Life Points bug and won't die, but he's suffering from headaches and fatigue. None of them can escape. Now that the dust has settled, it's time for him to temporarily 'retire'.

Qin Su glanced around to avoid overworking his brain and causing mental confusion, then read aloud the pre-written text displayed on his Optical Brain: "Rest well for the next two days."

"On Monday, please assemble in your respective classrooms at the time announced by your Class Advisor teachers."

"Assembly complete. 2:00 PM sharp. Please be in your assigned Spaceships on time to await the Hyperspace Jump."

"That's it, disband."

With few lines, Qin Su finished narrating in a flat tone, then strode away from his classmates' sight with a deliberately nonchalant air.

Qin Su didn't forget to send the same notification in the group.

With two days of rest to go, everyone was still in a daze and not in a hurry to leave.

After resting for an unknown amount of time, someone in the crowd started chatting while they were lying down.

"We are a large group of people, while Qin Su is the only one standing on the opposite side, creating various crises for us. Obviously, under normal circumstances, Qin Su be more tired than us, but he didn't seem tired at all just now."

"That's under normal circumstances, but our Commander 1 isn't a normal person."

"That's right, I even doubt that Qin Su would die of a sudden death even if he didn't sleep." Lin Yin said dejectedly, "I've calculated it over the past three days. In different areas, Brother Qin has been making noise almost every hour. It's terrifying."

"Luckily, I can sleep for two more days, otherwise I think I would die."

+1.

Two days passed quietly in the darkness while the students of the 1st Brigade slept soundly.

On Monday, students from 118 classes gathered in their respective classrooms.

(Class 6) Zhang Minglang stood on the podium and, as usual, gave a long speech on the precautions.

Zhang Minglang knew everyone thought he was being long-winded, but these were the rules, and if he didn't say them, they wouldn't be on the recording, and if something went wrong, the Class Advisor would be held responsible.

"Next up is the Third Practical Exercise location."

(Class 6 had slept enough and were now full of energy. Since they couldn't talk and were getting bored, they finally heard the important part and looked at Zhang Minglang expectantly.

Seeing the children's eager gazes, Zhang Minglang felt a pang of guilt. "I haven't received any notification about the specific location and rules of the exercise. The school's instructions are that once you board the Spaceship at 2 PM, the location will be communicated to the two Commanders in charge of the Third Practical Exercise at exactly 2 PM."

Qin Su: "..."

In most cases like this, it's a trap.