Li Hua's Summary
After A'yu devoured all the dessert on her plate, Octopus Ka, just as it had taken away Robin's empty plate earlier, took away A'yu's empty plate as well.
This means...
A'yu has passed this test.
She successfully obtained the card that could "repair" the five broken ropes and passed the [dessert] round.
However, before moving on to the next [dessert] time, A'yu spoke up.
"Octopus, can I use the card right now?"
A'yu said earnestly.
"Of course," Octopus Ka nodded. "Are you sure you want to use it?"
"I'm sure. I don't want someone to just cut my hair and send it away... Even though it's random, I broke so many, so the probability of getting a few repaired is pretty high, right?"
A'yu said with certainty.
After she finished speaking, she took out the card from her pocket and showed it to her.
How do I use this?
"Now that you've made that decision, it's already been 'used'!"
Octopus Ka said with a smile.
As soon as she finished speaking, the card in A'yu's hand, just like the Delicious Paper before, turned into specks of light and flew into the sky!
After the card completely disappeared, the five ropes on the field were reconnected!
One of A'yu's chairs.
Two Carrot chairs.
One of Li Hua's chairs.
One of the Mosin-Nagant chairs.
Instantly, these people felt much "safer".
The pressure to maintain "balance" has also eased slightly.
Both Li Hua and Mosin-Nagant have recovered to the point where they can use three ropes.
Grandpa Radish also overtook them in one go, reaching three radishes as well.
A'yu also returned to the two roots.
Only Qianhuan was not taken care of.
He sighed, "I'm really unlucky!"
A'yu snorted in dissatisfaction, "Tch, even if I recovered one, I'd only be the same as you."
Li Hua Bu Wang the chance to mock Qianhuan: "This is the consequence of your lack of good deeds. Look at Elder Carrot, he's kind to everyone, so even Good luck is on his side now."
Qianhuan ignored Li Hua.
Grandpa Radish seemed a little uncomfortable.
"That's not how you say it..."
However, the fact that the safety level of "three roots" has been restored is still something to be happy about for Carrot.
So...
Grandpa Radish looked at everyone at the table.
"Since I'm lucky enough to have gotten back to three, how about I go next in the Game...?"
As he spoke, Li Hua shook his head.
"No, I'll do it."
"Through the Robin and A'yu, I've discerned some patterns... If these patterns are correct, then perhaps 'passing' this hurdle isn't actually that difficult."
Li Hua said in a deep voice.
"As long as I also conform to this 'pattern,' then you can all proceed according to this plan."
"Although the 'cards' that 'Robin' obtained through the Game previously caused some concerns, A'yu's cards, on the contrary, prove that... cards may also contain content that is 'positively beneficial' to us as a whole."
"Considering that there will be a penalty for not completing the task, and considering the total number of ropes, the minimum penalty for not completing the task is -1, while completing it could result in either a positive or negative penalty. The sample size of only two is relatively small, but I still recommend that everyone try their best to complete the task."
"This is a better strategy in terms of 'expected return'."
After speaking, Li Hua adjusted his glasses.
Ignoring the reactions of the crowd after hearing what he had said, Li Hua looked up at Octopus Ka.
"Alright, esteemed Head Chef..."
"Now it's my turn for the [dessert] segment."
Octopus Ka nodded in greeting.
"No problem... as you wish!"
As it spoke, the Octopus once again began its dazzling antics.
Li Hua stared intently at the other person, the resin lenses of his Tortoiseshell-Frame Glasses reflecting a bluish-green light.
Soon...
A delicate dessert was placed in front of Li Hua.
"The dessert prepared for you is called [Loaded Dice]."
"We look forward to your keen insight and your sure-fire winning streak, dear Gambler."
Octopus Ka said with a smile.
Li Hua nodded his thanks and pulled the plate in front of him.
In terms of ease of finishing the meal, this should be the easiest one yet.
Because what's on the plate...
There are six small and exquisite Dice.
A standard six-sided Dice with red and blue engravings is lit.
Li Hua picked up the plate without asking anyone for help.
He shook the plate, and the six Dice inside rattled against the bone dish.
A moment later, Li Hua released his grip on the plate.
Then, he looked up and explained to all the other Player.
"I just activated my basic abilities twice to check the probabilities of rolling the Dice for big or small."
"The first time it was three of them, which is a normal probability that matches the distribution for guessing large or small."
"The probability of the second three... is abnormal."
As he spoke, Li Hua picked out a Dice from among them.
"Based on the sounds from the plate just now, the craftsmanship involved in making the Octopus Ka, and my abilities..."
"[The Loaded Dice] specifically refers to this one."
"So far, my process has been the same as the other two: using my basic 'Profession' abilities to obtain certain hints about the Game."
After saying that...
Li Hua crushed the "Loaded Dice".
In an instant, the Mercury gushed out and dripped into the plate.
However, judging from its sweet aroma, it is more likely some kind of syrup than Mercury.
The syrup eventually solidified in the dish, with a small crumpled piece of paper floating in it.
Li Hua picked up the crumpled paper and unfolded it.
A notification has appeared.
Li Hua spoke, then read the text aloud.
Do you remember the time you lost the most?
After he finished reading, he paused and squinted his eyes.
"I see."
Without hesitation, Li Hua smoothly moved the Dice in the dish.
In the end, the Dice that were still intact on the plate turned into four fives and one six.
After...
The Dice were all broken in two, and inside were five broken cards.
When pieced together, they form a complete card.
Li Hua held the card in his hand.
He then said, "Alright, everyone, so far our three procedures seem to be completely identical."
"I need to confirm with Miss A'yu —was your 'most important' moment in an Instance, a situation where you were closest to death and many people around you died?"
A'yu crossed her arms, looked up at the sky, and retorted, "None of your business, shut up!"
Li Hua waved his hand.
"I'm sorry, I meant no harm..."
Lin Yu interrupted Li Hua.
"You're right, she's in a classic 'defensive stance' right now, even though she's always been prickly... but this time it's very deliberate."
Li Hua seemed to have great faith in the "Fluoxetine" assessment.
"Oh, then the pattern is absolutely correct."