Humans were intelligent species.
And intelligent species often had a selfish side.
This was different from social species like ants. Ants absolutely obeyed the queen and followed the rules of their biological instincts, each performing its own duty.
But humans were different. Humans were not only social animals, but intelligent ones as well. Every individual was filled with ordinary "intelligence," or intelligence that was difficult to comprehend.
Especially when it came to rules.
Humans constantly pushed forward new rules to maintain the stable operation of society, while racking their brains to exploit loopholes in those rules for their own benefit.
Take this "game," for example. Its rules stated that everyone was an independent participant, and that the final victor would be determined through competition.
Yet before the game had even begun, some people had already formed teams. This infuriated Alice.
She also realized that the situation she faced would become more complicated and more dire.
A single person could do only so much. One person could not build complex traps or fortifications in the wilderness within a short time, but a group could.
Faced with the invitation before her, Alice did not immediately accept or refuse. She was weighing the pros and cons.
The visitor did not urge her either. He merely watched her with a smile that was not quite a smile.
The competition was cruel, but for many people, it truly was redemption in their lives.
It was so for Alice.
It was the same for the man before her.
As long as they could make it to the end, they would gain more than money. They would also receive a ticket to freedom! After thinking for a long time, Alice still decided to go alone. "Sorry, I don't really like cooperating with others. You know, people like