My ADC Just Wanted to Survive, Was That Wrong!?

He Zhiqiū found herself starting to not understand her boyfriend anymore.

She had been one of their examiners, so she naturally had some understanding of their situation.

However, based on what she knew and the results of the assessment, the other party's qualifications were at most above average. Compared to the option of becoming Player to Anomaly, the other party was more suited to be a common.

If the other party is really involved in the Anomaly Incident, based on their previous performance in the assessment, they will definitely be among the first to die.

However, there was nothing she could do about it. After all, since the world began to change, there was no such thing as an absolutely safe place anymore, only relatively safe places.

As a Player, she couldn't have too much contact with the other party, since Player and Anomaly are mutually attracted, and this attraction could bring catastrophic disaster to common around them.

She had originally planned to leave the school, but was delayed for a while because of Bai Zhi's matter. It wasn't until the assessment could no longer continue due to Bai Zhi's injury and hospitalization that she chose to go to another place to take over.

Because it happened so suddenly, she had planned to call her boyfriend on the street to explain, but the phone suddenly became unreachable...

Furthermore, since there had been no news for a long time afterward, she actually assumed that the other person had accidentally gotten involved in Anomaly Incident and died. After all, so much time had passed, not only could she not get through on the phone, but the other person had also not sent her any messages. What else could it be but death?

Before leaving school, she left her new address with the other party.

Therefore, after reaching this conclusion, she even specially erected a grave for the other party... a cenotaph.

Now that she's back, not only has she encountered this Yamato Library Campaign Quest, but she's also learned about her boyfriend.

And quite coincidentally, she had just finished listening to someone talk about her boyfriend, and the next thing she knew, she ran into him in the same Dungeon quest...

Of course, that's not the main point. The real issue is that the other person didn't seem to recognize her, and not only that, their performance was far more outstanding than she had imagined... remarkably outstanding.

Steel Bones wasn't actually alone, because while he was doubting himself, a certain Young Girl beside him was also having some doubts about herself, wondering if there had been something wrong with her initial assessment...

Originally, after learning that the other person had also become Player, she planned to let them live in the Sword Dojo as well, since the Dormitory was no longer suitable for them.

Previously, I was concerned that I might implicate the other person, but now that we are both Player, there is no problem. Living together can not only provide protection for each other, but also help each other hone their combat skills and experience.

She had seen online that it's normal for boyfriends and girlfriends to live together, and the Sword Dojo is big enough, so there's no worry about not having enough room.

The problem is, it seems the other person didn't recognize me at all... Was it that they genuinely didn't recognize me, or did they simply not want to?

... Could it be that he's changed his mind?

The Young Girl's gaze swept almost imperceptibly over the Ring on Bai Zhi's hand.

Bai Zhi, of course, had no idea what the Young Girl was thinking; at the moment, he was talking animatedly to Steel Bones.

"Judging from the tasks assigned by the system and their Quest Name, the core of this side sect's Anomaly revolves around Anna. Our goal is to kill her, or to find the murder patterns or death rules within this Rose Manor... I personally recommend choosing the second task."

"To avoid the potential risk of death, the second mission is indeed the best option."

After a moment's hesitation, Steel Bones nodded.

"Even if all nine of us Player formed one team, the system would rate killing Anna as extremely dangerous, let alone now that we've split into three teams..."

"Spreading out is actually a good thing. After all, if we choose to focus on the second task, the fewer people there are, the smaller the target will be. But some people don't think that way."

Bai Zhi added a piece of firewood to the fire in front of him and shook his head.

"That five-person team's objective is to kill Anna; otherwise, they wouldn't have invited us to join their team in the first place, but instead suggested splitting up... Let's see how things go."

As he said this, Bai Zhi let out a slight sigh.

"I just hope some of them aren't too stupid, and they shouldn't underestimate any Anomaly, otherwise they're very likely to suffer huge casualties... It's good to be confident in yourself, but excessive confidence turns into arrogance. I suppose you've realized that too?"

"... That's right."

His expression froze slightly for a moment, then Steel Bones nodded nonchalantly.

"Their ideas are bold and crazy, but there's really no need to gamble your life on something like that. Ensuring your own safety should be the priority."

"That's right, after all, you can only deal damage if you're alive. As a marksman/ADC, why can't I build six defensive items!"

Bai Zhi nodded in agreement, his face filled with righteous indignation.

"I'm just an ADC, all I want is to survive, is that wrong? Why are you hurling insults at me in the Game, calling me a troll?!"

Steel Bones: "..."

So how exactly did you manage to say something so incredibly irritating with such a righteous expression?

"By the way, considering your safety, I'll lend this to you for now."

As if suddenly remembering something, Steel Bones pulled a tote bag from his Inventory and handed it over, acknowledging the other's crucial role as the strategist within the team.

"Uh... props?"

Bai Zhi reached out and took the handbag. After glancing inside, his expression suddenly became quite strange.

[Item Name: Criminal Suspect Outfit]

[Type: Item]

[Quality: Rare]

[Special Effect: Once worn, you will be enveloped in the classic "Black Shadow Special Effect" of a criminal suspect from a certain comic or animation. By distorting light, your dark figure is completely hidden. Unless you actively show your face, no one will notice you. Moreover, if there are people around, you can naturally and unnoticed blend into the group, becoming an inconspicuous member.]

[Consumption:: 50 Spiritual Energy /hour]

[Note:: The Equipment effect will not work if there are elementary school students wearing Glasses nearby.]