Radish's Resolve

"First of all, the [Loaded Dice] is Item I didn't choose when I Tier 2... This thing does indeed draw one from the Item you didn't choose as the shape and prototype of the dessert, and it hides a mechanism that can be linked to your original ability, giving you a hint about the 'card'."

"Although it's a dessert, just like the Aperitif segment, this challenge is built upon your inner 'shadow'."

"If I'm not mistaken, during the [Aperitif] session, you all probably had similar experiences to mine, witnessing the most heartbreaking things in 'reality'."

"And the [dessert] in this level... forces you to recall your most embarrassing experience in the 'Instance'."

"In short, although a sample of three people is not entirely reliable, we can still temporarily use this pattern to analyze the problems you are facing."

Li Hua said it in a very sensible way.

After he finished speaking, he picked up the Dice from the plate again.

After eating all the Dice, Li Hua looked up at the Octopus Ka again and showed it his own card.

"Head Chef, I got the [Scissors Card]... but the scissors on mine are red. What does that mean?"

Upon hearing Li Hua's words, Octopus Ka smiled and replied.

"Your card can also cut the ropes of any two people... except that the two people are random."

Li Hua's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

"Completely random... this is bad."

He said in a low voice.

Grandpa Radish nearby, also looked worried.

"What... what should we do?"

Lin Yu understood why this person, who had three ropes and clearly had Robin, was worried.

Because they are both kind.

If good and evil values were quantifiable, both Li Hua of "Order" and Grandpa Radish of "Player Mutual Aid Society" would have a kindness index exceeding 90!

"Order" needs no introduction; it is simply the most reliable and upright organization, dedicated to punishing evil and promoting good, and the organization lives up to its name.

Li Hua, who was selected as a city Administrator, is primarily known for his strong values.

Although the "Player Mutual Aid Society" leans towards neutrality, it has always been a very friendly organization.

This smiling Grandpa Radish has proven to Lin Yu through his actions that he is truly kind to others.

Although the Player in the "Death game" all entered because of their strong Desire to survive, most of them became tainted with madness and a disregard for the Game of others.

But Grandpa Radish is different from most Player.

Lin Yu seriously suspected that the old man's reason for not wanting to die in the "Death game" was... not some selfish reason.

Of course, perhaps all of this was just a facade— Lin Yu was not one to hesitate to assume malice in others.

But if that's the case, then the other party's acting skills are simply too good.

Not to mention...

What's the difference between someone who's been hypocritical their whole life and someone who's truly virtuous?

Therefore, Lin Yu understood why Li Hua and Carrot reacted subconsciously.

They were genuinely weighing the "total number of ropes" in an attempt to minimize "casualties" in this stage.

However, the two may still have some disagreements.

Carrot might genuinely hope that none of those present would die.

But...

When it comes to a critical moment, Li Hua might be willing to send a few "deserving" people down with him.

For example, three core members of the "Freedom Alliance," the "Marauders," and the "Psychology Society."

Thinking of this, Lin Yu suddenly felt a little stiff.

I was one of them!

Even though there are four ropes, it's still not secure at all!

Thinking about this, Lin Yu suddenly felt a headache coming on.

"Although it was indeed a very simple round, it seems to be getting more and more dangerous for me!"

Even the patterns summarized by Li Hua were not very useful to Lin Yu.

After all...

He didn't even know which Instance of "Fluoxetine" had been the most embarrassing.

"But thankfully, it hasn't been entirely fruitless..."

"If all else fails... I'll just gamble with the 'buff' I just got..."

Lin Yu pondered this in his heart.

And after Li Hua...

Grandpa Radish volunteered to be the next one.

Clearly, the old man hoped to quickly draw a "Knot Rope Card" to ease the situation.

Octopus Ka also served the old man a dessert as he wished.

"The dessert prepared for you is called [Harvest Season]."

"May your grand vision be realized, great and hardworking farmer."

It was a golden ear of wheat on the cover.

According to Li Hua's analysis, Grandpa Radish used his ability on the wheat ears...

The realistic wheat ears were missing a grain—there was actually a real grain of wheat mixed in with the wheat in this dessert.

The wheat grain transformed into a fragrant little cream bun.

There are words printed on the top of the steamed bun.

"The most delicious food."

Grandpa Radish stared at the six characters, lost in thought, before letting out a long sigh.

"Li Hua, the pattern you described... still applies to me."

He gently stroked the wheat ear, found another real grain of wheat hidden inside the simulated wheat ear of the dessert, and activated his ability again.

A brown sugar Dumplings appeared in Grandpa Radish's hand.

He put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly, then quickly spat out a card.

This card was hidden inside a sugar dumpling.

Grandpa Radish said with a wry smile, "I used to love eating Dumplings... but ever since that Instance no one else survived except me, I haven't eaten Dumplings anymore."

Robin seemed to Robin: "Was it the time when the 'Player Mutual Aid Society' suffered a major blow?"

Upon hearing Robin's words, Carrot paused for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.

"The Snowy Owl really sees you as his successor; he's even told you about it..."

"It was indeed that time. The three of us veterans led five younger people to play a Game together..."

"And then... it was all folded."

Carrot spoke slowly, placed the card on the table, and let out a heavy sigh.

"Forget it, there's no point in going into details..."

"This card I have seems pretty good; at least it's not scissors."

As he spoke, he tapped the card.

"Octopus host, what does this 'gray rope' mean?"

Octopus Ka looked at the contents of the card and laughed.

"Oh--congratulations, it's a [Iron Rope Card]."

"After use, one of your ropes and one random rope on the field will be replaced with an 'iron rope' that can negate one cut!"

Octopus Ka said, Grandpa Radish nodded.

He slowly finished his Dumplings and steamed buns, and then slowly savored the wheat-shaped dessert.

After Octopus Ka collects the plate and Carrot to confirm the completion of this level...

"I'm going to use this [Iron Rope Card] now!"

"Carrot said firmly."