Above them, tens of thousands of stars wheeled endlessly through the sky, radiating dazzling light.
A dull, indifferent voice rang out:
"Everyone."
"There are still eleven full hours before the game officially begins."
"But you must understand that the official Fate Command game is extremely difficult. It could end your lives at any moment."
"Given the danger, we will now begin a warm-up game."
"The rules of the warm-up game are as follows:"
"Every being, whoever you are, must describe your connections to all things or to other beings, and have those connections verified by this game."
"You must prove that you share at least three different connections with one another."
"Those who succeed, congratulations. You have won the right to cling to life a little longer."
"If anyone cannot prove even three connections..."
"Then they are not qualified to take part in the official game."
"They will be terminated!"
"All right. The game—begins now!"
The Great Elder's expression changed dramatically.
Three connections!
"Damn it, why did it start early—Reneedol!" he shouted urgently.
Gu Qingshan looked at him and said softly, "She isn't coming."
"Why?" the Great Elder cried.
"Because she has already established at least three connections with Mu and Chi Hu. She can stay alive without a worry—"
"Besides, even if she came, would you dare expose your connection to each other in front of me? I have a contract with the Law Master of Death. When I die, it can at least pass along a message or two for me." Gu Qingshan asked with a playful smile.
The Great Elder's face changed drastically.
"And another thing—" Gu Qingshan spread his hands. "Fate Command has already deceived everyone. Who knows what it'll do next? What if she leaves and Mu dies?"
Gu Qingshan smiled, but the sight chilled