You Can Trust Me

Just then, the beautiful woman named 'Don't Touch Me, I'll Turn Green' spoke;

"Eagle of Justice, is there something you're not telling us?"

"You're actually the God Slayer hidden in the team, aren't you? That's why you deliberately concealed key information, including the fact that each of us has a solo mission."

"And I quietly asked you earlier how many times you've entered the Path of the Gods."

"You said only twice..."

"If it was only twice, even for an old player, they'd probably be completely clueless about a place like this, right?"

"Including professions, professional skills, and character information, these aren't things you can gain from just two game experiences, yet you can explain so much clearly to us."

"You're not a player at all, you're the God Slayer hidden in the team, aren't you?"

Clearly, this atmosphere of mutual distrust was agonizing.

The first player to break down appeared.

Actually, the moment the Little Loli finished talking about her hidden clue and side quest, as 'Eagle of Justice' turned back and retracted his indifferent gaze.

The beautiful woman, who had been tightly following him, had already silently put some distance between them.

Although she was still closely following 'Eagle of Justice', it was clear she wasn't as enthusiastic as before.

This indicated that this woman was also beginning to distrust the Sheriff.

Qin Shang, however, was slightly taken aback by her words.

He thought to himself that he had underestimated this woman a bit just now.

He hadn't expected her to be actively gathering clues while they were moving through the train cars!

Qin Shang had actually considered a similar idea, to chat briefly with each player in an attempt to find the God Slayer in the team.

However, he decided against it after some thought.

Firstly, his identity was sensitive, and talking too much could easily expose that he wasn't a Priest.

Secondly, in this unfamiliar environment, he didn't want to steal the spotlight without understanding the situation.

If he was too flashy and proactively chatted with other players too much, it might cause them to resist and suspect him of being the God Slayer.

"If you don't trust me, you can leave the team and explore on your own."

The next moment, the Sheriff slowly turned his head, his face filled with coldness;

"Besides, are you all blameless? Do you have nothing to hide?"

"I never mentioned there were side quests, but did you?"

"Except for that little girl, 'Grandpa Niu Cosplays Maid to Seduce Zhuang Zhuang's Mom', who announced her side quest when she introduced herself, each of you should have your own side quest."

"But have any of you mentioned it?"

Qin Shang frowned. The smell in this carriage was even stronger than the previous one.

The stench seemed to come from everywhere, filling his nostrils.

After taking a few more breaths, Qin Shang felt like he was about to vomit, his stomach churning.

Even though this was supposed to be a virtual reality game, the nausea caused by his nasal passages being affected and his stomach cramping felt real. He tried to hold his breath as much as possible, taking a breath and holding it.

He would only breathe again when he absolutely couldn't hold it anymore.

He was actually the one who most wanted to leave this carriage...

Because according to the background story prompt from earlier, it seemed like each carriage had a new background story.

And the clues to passing the level might be hidden within these background stories, so arguing here was completely meaningless!

The surroundings were filled with Hello Kittys. Their button-like black eyes, in this dim environment, reflected an eerie sheen in the scarce light from the table boards in the carriage, making him uneasy and inexplicably fearful.

Qin Shang even had the illusion that these pink little dolls would rush up and bite him at any moment.

Even as a grown man in this dim environment, Qin Shang didn't dare to make eye contact with the Hello Kittys.

Just then, a steady voice rang out from the front of the team.

"Stop arguing. We're about to enter a tunnel. You all heard the background story prompt. Let's not discuss our individual side quests and their hidden tips for now. Let's just get through this stage first."

"This is not the time for infighting. There is only one God Slayer. If we fall into disarray, it's exactly what the God Slayer wants!"

"Since there was a prompt in the background story, it means they've given us a strategy to pass through the tunnel."

"There will be no light in the tunnel, and the God Slayer will definitely seize the opportunity to act. The prompt from the background story earlier might be the key to passing this round."

"Let's hold hands now and take turns counting. Miss Mary passed this stage in the background story this way. If anyone lets go of the person next to them, that person is the God Slayer!"

The speaker was the Elder Priest, 'Buddha Saves the Predestined'.

He was the second most prestigious person in the team, besides 'Eagle of Justice'. His age, steady demeanor, and his character card profession as a Priest easily earned him favor.

Upon hearing this, several people in the team did not object.

The thug 'So Handsome They'll Chop Me' was the first to extend his hands to the two ladies;

"Beauty, there's no need to be so reserved at a time like this..."

Don't Touch Me, I'll Turn Green, a beautiful woman, frowned and glanced at him.

Her gaze flickered between Eagle of Justice and the thug.

If it were before, she would have definitely chosen to hold hands with Eagle of Justice without hesitation.

However, at this moment, she hesitated for a moment before choosing to place her hand in the hand of the thug So Handsome They'll Chop Me.

Qin Shang walked at the very back of the group, with Little Loli in front of him.

The girl didn't hesitate, pulling the thug with one hand and offering the other.

Actually, in Qin Shang's opinion, at a time like this, the Sheriff at the front of the group and himself were the two safest people.

Because if they were killed, the only person holding them would be the murderer.

Qin Shang had Little Loli in front of him, and no one behind him...

It was the same for the Sheriff; the Elder Priest was beside him!

There were still so many people in the group at this time.

If Qin Shang or the Sheriff died, then after the light returned in the next round, the God Slayer's identity would be exposed in an instant!

As long as the God Slayer had a brain, they wouldn't stand with these two people on the fringes of the group!

But Qin Shang still couldn't help but feel his heart pound.

After all, everything that had happened so far was just speculation. Who knew what the God Slayer, an NPC who was once a player's avatar, was thinking.

What if this guy was just an idiot who insisted on killing him or the Sheriff.

Then, if something happened, there would be nowhere to appeal...

Now, after two or three rounds of probing and testing, it was clear that the God Slayer had independent thinking abilities.

They might even be another form of life!

They were definitely not like the NPCs in traditional online games who were just lines of simple code, only able to complete basic dialogue and guide players...

"Brother, we'll survive this round, right?"

The next moment, Little Loli to Qin Shang's right suddenly looked at him nervously, her eyes starting to turn red.

Her palm trembled... was she scared?

For some reason, seeing this, Qin Shang subconsciously thought of his wife.

His wife was lively and sometimes liked to wear outfits that were very girlish.

And his own ID, Fiercely Licking Cockroach Jade Feet, was also chosen by his wife.

It was quite similar to the girl's Grandpa Niu Cosplays Maid to Seduce Zhuang Zhuang's Mom.

"I'm not the God Slayer, I'm the Priest."

"You can trust me!"

"The only comforting words I can think of right now are..."

"If you get killed after passing through the tunnel, then I can be sure that the person who attacked you was So Handsome They'll Chop Me."

"I think if he were the God Slayer, he wouldn't be this stupid!"

Qin Shang didn't know why, but he had to show off at this time.

In fact, he could have said this at other times.

But only after eliminating some players.

That's right, after eliminating some players.

Even with the professional advantage of a Con artist, Qin Shang didn't think the clues he currently possessed could lead to the God Slayer's identity.

So, these words would also be applicable later. At some point, such words might become his life-saving trump card, making the God Slayer in the group hesitate.

Qin Shang was not a saint; he didn't feel obligated to save these strangers he met by chance.

It was just that looking at Little Loli Grandpa Niu's harmless, innocent eyes, it struck a chord deep within his soul.

At this moment, Qin Shang thought of his wife. Jiang Qiqi also liked pink and liked to wear skirts.

She would often run up to him, spin sweetly, and ask her husband in a petulant tone:

Does this one look good on me, or does the other one?

Of course, this was a meaningless question with no right answer.

It was similar to what girls say before dating, 'I only feel sorry for my baby.'

If you say this one looks good, she'll say she likes the other one too, otherwise why would she have bought the other one? If you say the other one looks good, it's the same.

If you say, 'As long as you wear it, it looks good,' she'll say you must have said the same thing to your ex-girlfriend, and then a new problem arises.

'What? You think both of these look good on me? Then you mean your ex-girlfriend isn't suited for pink? Then what color is she suited for?'

"What? She looks ugly no matter what color she wears?"

"So you're saying anything I wear looks good, but your ex looks ugly? Is that it?"

Did you think the women would be satisfied there?

Nonono!

"Then why did you fall for your ex-girlfriend back then? You think she's ugly, yet you still fell for her? Is being blind a one-time thing, or does it happen countless times? Does that mean one day you'll think I'm ugly too? And that you think falling for me was a mistake?"

At times like these, Qin Shang truly felt like he had two heads and desperately wanted to kick his wife out.

However, after his wife had disappeared for three months, he unexpectedly found himself missing that woman who occasionally threw tantrums and was often a little tsundere.

It was precisely because of his longing for his wife that Qin Shang, when facing the anxious and fearful gaze of the 'Grandpa Niu Cosplays Maid to Seduce Zhuang Zhuang's Mom' little loli, inexplicably blurted out that sentence.

If the Character Card he obtained was his wife's.

Then had Qiqi also come to the Death Train before?

And had she, like her companions, been scheming against each other like they were now?

The earlier statement by 'Grandpa Niu Cosplays Maid to Seduce Zhuang Zhuang's Mom' had certainly caused a huge uproar.

The mention of a side quest and hidden clues had shattered the fragile cohesion of this small team.

So if he were the God Slayer, he would definitely take her out first!

After all, who knew if this woman would still have the thought of sharing information in the next round when they entered other carriages?

The less united the players were, the easier it was for the God Slayer to strike!

Perhaps the core of the team mission was for everyone to share resources and information, enabling them to pass together?

As expected, 'So Handsome They'll Chop Me' next to him scowled and roared angrily.

"I'm not the God Slayer, so stop slandering me! I could just as easily say that if she dies, you're the one who killed her!"

Qin Shang tilted his chin noncommittally.

After this interruption, everyone quickly held hands.

They were all feeling apprehensive, and as Qin Shang held the little loli 'Grandpa Niu's' hand, he could feel a slight tremor.

She was scared!

Clang—clang—

Just then, the light before everyone's eyes completely vanished.

The echo of the train rumbling on the tracks came from all directions.

The next moment, darkness completely enveloped the carriage.

Everyone's hearts tightened.

They were entering a tunnel!