"So... you actually met the Game Planner?"
Lioz looked at the three pro players across from him in surprise. "If everything you said is true, doesn't that make you Lai Anding's white slaves now?"
"You probably know about General Zhen too. After Cumin Powder was killed by a councilor of the Hidden Society, he never logged in again."
Yu Tianxiao said gravely:
"It wasn't just Cumin Powder. The players who joined the siege against the Hidden Councilor known as the Barber—after they were killed, they either mysteriously vanished without a trace, or suddenly died that same day. Rescue efforts failed, and they were declared dead."
"They didn't even bother covering it up. Ninety, over a hundred people, all dying the exact same way—sudden death."
Ye Zhangjian's face darkened. "Qiqiao Network is a bunch of bastards! They violated laws and regulations, hiding the game's risks from the public—and Star Abyss isn't just a game. There are countless real, living people behind it... Because of the Recognition Filter, much of what we said to one another was censored and altered. In the end, Qiqiao Network's officials wanted to suppress the news and minimize the negative impact."
"Originally, we should have exposed the truth to the public. But Lai Anding forcibly drafted us, locked down our gaming equipment, forbade us from logging out, and even threatened us with missions, forcing us to serve her."
Yu Tianxiao said seriously:
"Star Abyss has major hidden dangers. The game, in its current state, should never have been released! General Zhen, you're so powerful that Lai Anding will target you sooner or later. You have to be especially careful."
"It makes no difference whether I'm careful or not. Now that you've come today, I can't keep it hidden anymore."
Lioz smiled, unconcerned.
"...You really are calm, General