Is, I'm the Clown

The tip of the spear penetrated the flesh only an inch, but did not go any deeper.

It wasn't that Ji Yue wasn't putting in enough effort, but rather that Cui Qiushi and Fang Shiqing arrived, each taking a shoulder and holding down the furious acting captain.

Ji Yue turned around coldly, looked at Fang Shiqing, and said sarcastically:

Soul Salvation Society?

How come I didn't know there was a talent for summoning players in the Necromancer talent tree?

The embarrassment in Fang Shiqing's eyes flashed by, but she still managed to force a smile.

"You weren't surprised at all by Cheng Shi's arrival. It seems that in high-level games, there really are ways to summon other players."

"You don't need to play in high-level matches, can't you do it?"

Fang Shiqing shook her head and smiled, "Being able to be matched with Ji Yue is already considered a high-level game."

That's blatant flattery.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yue paused, unsure how to respond.

It's clear that the other party offered a way out.

With the loss of NPC assistance, Fang Shiqing and her group have become her last source of support.

Even if both parties seek the same thing, it doesn't matter. It is said that the Scholar have preserved two unwithered Whispering Flower Petal. Taking one more would not benefit oneself, and there is still a basis for cooperation with them.

The premise is that the other teammate, the Elemental Judge, doesn't mind.

Speaking of teammates, where are the other two?

Just as Ji Yue frowned and looked around, the other two people Cheng Shi had never seen in this Trials got up from the ruins Cheng Shi another.

You can always trust the players' ability to protect themselves.

In chaotic situations, they always manage to use various means to try and protect themselves.

As the two men approached with contrasting expressions, Cheng Shi's attention shifted from the pain to the two men.

A Mage with a score of 2500 in the "Order" tier, Elemental Judge.

A Singer of unknown merit, a prisoner.

"You..." This Elemental Judge, named Mo Wu, spoke with endless frustration, "You're all insane... All the NPC knights are dead, what good does that do us?"

And who are you?

Mo Wu looked at Cheng Shi, his eyes filled with suspicion and caution.

Cheng Shi always felt that this "teammate" was being a little too malicious towards him, but then again, [Order] and [Chaos] are mortal enemies.

Even if he isn't the real Chaos, Chaos would definitely like what he just did.

The Elemental Judge raised his question, but the prisoner, chained, remained silent.

Silence is the norm for the vast majority of them.

Even Singer who make a living with their voices, under His Will, can only use chains to replace their songs.

Making a sound is still a low score. As the prisoners understand His Will more and get closer to Him, these "external things" will be abandoned and gradually replaced by "silent roars" and "silent shouts".

Only then will the prisoner be considered a true "silent" Singer.

Cheng Shi guessed that the current prisoner's score was probably still below 2000.

However, to be fair, regardless of the skill level, the Prisoner is a very powerful class.

Because their support abilities are not limited to boosting teammates, but more importantly, they limit the opponents.

When the handcuffs and shackles clang against each other, enemies who feel the "melody of confinement" often find themselves in a restrained state, exposing their weaknesses and offering themselves up for slaughter.

Cheng Shi carefully examined the two men for a long time before standing up from the ground, his head still bearing the tip of a gun.

He looked at Ji Yue and frankly admitted his identity.

Completely frank and absolutely sincere.

"Yes, I am the Clown."

"Cheng Shi, you..." Fang Shiqing was shocked.

"Big Boss?" Bailing was taken aback.

Cui Qiushi... never mind, the Order Knight is too honest, he is actually the least surprised at this moment.

After experiencing that chaos, he felt that Cheng Shi must be a master among masters.

And the so-called Clown, perhaps, is only himself.

"..."

Ji Yue withdrew her gaze from her two teammates and looked coldly at Cheng Shi again.

"Even if it's Lies Like Yesterday, you can't replace two Faith in the same Trials. What's with that 'Shared Divine Grace' Healing Chain you're using?"

Why should I tell you?

"Just because you have a long gun?"

Ji Yue chuckled and glanced at Fang Shiqing and the others.

"I'm not sure where you come from, but it's impossible for you to gain anything from this Trials with just a Clown stole the Faith of [War], an Erudite Poet, an Order Knight, and a... cute Hunter."

I am your only partner and your only choice.

Tell me the answer, dispel my doubts, and I might consider cooperating with you.

Ji Yue's words were interesting; she used "you" instead of "you all".

Clearly, after this chaos, she had her eye on Cheng Shi's abilities...

Furthermore, knowing that he was not the [Chaos] Believer that Fang Jue needed to be wary of, she was even more willing to join forces with a "stronger" person.

Cheng Shi laughed after hearing these confident and arrogant words.

"Beautiful lady, don't think that just because you've had close contact with me, I have to choose you."

I don't have a masochistic fetish, and besides...

There's also an Elemental Judge.

I prefer Order to Truth.

As soon as he finished speaking, two snickers erupted from the audience.

One voice belonged to Ji Yue, and the other to Mo Wu.

They could all see that Cheng Shi's gaze toward Mo Wu was cautious and scrutinizing. Before dealing with this Elemental Judge, perhaps he really had no choice.

"You don't need to consider my feelings. You don't trust me, just as I don't trust you."

Mo Wu openly stated his stance, his gaze towards his teammates filled with "unwavering determination to maintain Order."

"But I still maintain that trust should not be broken until something truly valuable is found."

"..."

Okay, okay, you're all upright, and I'm the only bad one, right?

Cheng Shi was amused by the two people's attitudes, and he explained in an annoyed tone:

"Suggestion, psychological suggestion."

His Believer are never very rational. What makes them respond to me is not the "lowering of their Reason Corroder, but the primal madness in their hearts.

Before the foreseeable chaos begins, just a little hint and guidance is enough to get many crazy people who can't stick to their principles to take the bait.

The fact of the killings and the words 'Reason Corroder' are the best hints.

What made them abandon their reason was not my skills, but themselves.

Disguise and killing are both forms of chaos; to them, there is no question of which is superior or inferior.

But when the situation begins to openly descend into chaos or even collapse, no matter what their motives are in the ranks, they will not let go of this chaotic feast.

Because all of this is the best offering to Him.

To be honest, I never expected that your team would have...

No, you can't say that. I really didn't expect you to have infiltrated the enemy ranks.

If it weren't for my action, you guys probably wouldn't even know how you died!

Of course, you're welcome; this is how a law-abiding player should behave.

Also, stop feeling sorry for the knights who died. You know, in this situation, sooner or later, they wouldn't be able to escape.

I simply brought forward their release time a little.

Come to think of it, I'd consider myself a very kind person.

However, Captain Ji, you are not a sentimental person.

Trying to use emotional appeals as a bargaining Chip is an outdated tactic.

As Cheng Shi said these words, Ji Yue immediately withdrew her spear.

She flashed another captivating smile and extended her hand to Cheng Shi.

"It's a pleasure to work with you."

"?"

Cheng Shi was stunned again.

The woman's Change in attitude was far too abrupt; there was no transition whatsoever between her cold indifference and her warm handshake.

But he still reached out and grasped Ji Yue's hand.

"Beautiful lady, you're making me a little scared."

What are you afraid of?

"I'm afraid you'll be just as decisive when you sell me off."

Ji Yue laughed heartily, "This is not decisiveness, this is pragmatism, and pragmatism is also His Will."

Ah yes, yes, I hope you're genuinely pragmatic, and not just trying to cover it up.

"It's funny, the conman and the Scholar have reached an agreement. It seems I've become the Clown."

Mo Wu chuckled self-deprecatingly, took a step back, and distanced himself from the others.

In this situation, his predicament seems somewhat awkward.

Cheng Shi had no intention of excluding his teammates. He stepped forward, took Mo Wu's hand, placed it on top of his own, and then smiled as he addressed the group:

"Look, when brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal. They're all good people, so why can't they work together?"

Ji Yue glanced at Mo Wu, remaining silent as she pondered Cheng Shi's change in attitude with great interest.

Mo Wu, however, was clearly not so relaxed. His stiff hand covered Cheng Shi's hand, his wrist held by Cheng Shi's other hand. He frowned slightly as he looked at the two of them, his posture still cautious.

Clearly, he didn't trust the Clown.

He had no idea what the Clown was up to.

But Cheng Shi doesn't sell medicine; he only takes pulses.

"Tsk, bro, your heart rate is a bit slow."

Generally speaking, people with such a slow heartbeat are rarely good people.