Dividing the spoils, the unluckiest position?

Lu Ce's voice was calm, his tone filled with sarcasm, completely unfazed by the organizer's mockery. He even managed to mock them back.

He didn't know why he was suddenly targeted, as if the game itself disliked him. He figured he'd been put in the crosshairs.

They had even revealed that he was a player who achieved a perfect clear.

But he didn't see any problem with it. The more of a target he was, the more profitable it would be! Being targeted meant opportunity.

Risk always accompanied opportunity. A certain philosopher named Gao once said, the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish!

Gao... Gao what? He'd just assume it was Gorky who said it.

[All rewards in the game, the benefits of clearing, are not given; they are taken, or rather, snatched.]

[What you can get depends on how far you can go in a moment.]

[Greed... you've adapted to this mask quite well.]

[It's just that, I wonder if your soft heart in letting them live will end up killing you.]

"I'm so soft-hearted, you've made me a little moved. How about you give me an award and a commemorative badge?"

Lu Ce didn't let the words fall to the ground, naturally retorting.

Watching Lu Ce and the unknown voice go back and forth, their words sharp and confrontational, the other four people around them felt like complete outsiders.

They could only look up at the experts' exchange, daring not to speak.

Only now did they realize that there was indeed a difference between a perfect clear and just clearing the game.

So this expert had been among the top tier from the very beginning. At this moment, the crowd's gaze towards him began to hold a complex mix of emotions.

From initial fear and distance, there was now a hint of gratitude.

After all, despite his greed, his madness, and how he had threatened them like a vampire, the outcome was that he had indeed saved their lives.

If Lu Ce had truly been a bloodthirsty pervert, he could have let all of them die in the lava and had no reason to help them cut off their legs.

Yes, in this hellish game, directly cutting off their legs was indeed an act of grace.

However, with things as they were, and the future still uncertain, none of those present intended to thank Lu Ce, the "great benefactor."

[Alright, the final trial!]

[The spoils distribution game! Everyone be happy, it's time to reap the rewards.]

[Ordinary players, don't be discouraged. In the next segment, you will be on the same level as that guy.]

[This is a game of gods, a gamble for challengers. Here, anything can happen. Don't think you can't do it; you can completely change overnight.]

[Chosen Paradise, welcomes your joining!]

The alluring voice sounded out once more, as if stirring the greed in people's hearts. But it was clear that these words were still not friendly towards Lu Ce.

It was obvious that it was trying to divide Lu Ce from the others. In the upcoming game, the group would certainly have a competitive relationship.

Then, amidst the writhing and chirping of insects, two easily reachable pillars rose before each person, each with a red and a green button.

And directly above the insect pillars, a scarlet number appeared.

—100!

[The spoils distribution game is about to begin.]

[You have all passed the hellish trial. Originally, you would have received your rewards directly, but the number of people passing the hellish trial is, by rights, not supposed to be this many.]

[Therefore, you will now jointly discuss and self-allocate this "one hundred" final reward value.]

[Special hint: The rewards are generous!]

Then, while the crowd was still bewildered, a screen appeared before each person.

Each screen displayed different images, with different content.

[Take a look, at the desires and aspirations deep within your hearts.]

The images showed powerful abilities like moving mountains and filling seas, or shattering planets with a flick of a finger.

There was decadent luxury, looking down on all beings from a position above thousands.

Someone was in Tokyo, on a train full of neon lights and beautiful women, when time suddenly stopped...

While his stepsister was doing laundry, she got stuck in the washing machine...

It seemed like something strange had slipped in...

[Tsk, what kind of messy things are these!]

[In short, Chosen Paradise is a place to realize your dreams.]

[Believe me, for your current shallow understanding, this "100" absolutely holds the opportunity to change your entire lives.]

Seeing that the time was right, the organizer, who had been enticing them for a while, felt there was no need for further buildup.

Desire had been ignited; the rest was the grand spectacle of dividing the spoils.

[Alright! The spoils distribution game is about to begin, and now for the rules introduction.]

[This 100 is the sum of all rewards, and the allocation method is for the five of you to decide by voting~~, no one has special privileges.]

The moment these words were spoken, the other four players visibly relaxed. If that were the case, then the gap between themselves and the player who achieved a perfect clear would indeed cease to exist.

However, what was this creepy bug jar for?

[And this jar is the punishment for "unsociable" contestants.]

[The rules are as follows: each person, in order, will propose their distribution plan for this point value.]

[If half or more of the participants press the green 'agree' button, indicating approval, then the distribution plan passes, and everyone receives their corresponding share of the reward.]

[Conversely, if more than half of the people disagree, the person who proposed that plan will be teleported inside here. The little animals love you all very much.]

[Then, the next person in sequence will continue to propose their plan.]

As he spoke, the jar filled with insects glowed slightly.

Looking at the jar, the group's previously unsettled hearts completely sank.

So, this thing was for executions...

This must be the most terrifying way to die in the world.

[Alright, enough talk, let's begin the order assignment!]

As the voice fell, a number began to flash rapidly above each person's head, from one to five.

All players' minds instantly tensed. Several people simply closed their eyes and began to pray, hoping to get a later position.

For the person who was assigned first, this game was entirely about others deciding their life or death!

Let alone distributing benefits, if you were assigned early, even survival would be difficult! It would be better to have died in the previous game!

This was entirely a game of luck!

Ding!

The group's bodies trembled with the sound. The numbers stopped, and everyone's assignment order was decided.

Number 1 – Lu Ce!