Chapter 121

The boy's parents also asked questions, causing the girl to pause slightly. Being deaf and mute wasn't easy; she almost couldn't help but explain.

But when she saw Yuki on the stairs, she bit her lip gently and forced herself to go upstairs.

Sure enough, the questioning behind me disappeared soon after, leaving only the sound of knives and forks cutting.

The girl found a place to sit down and sighed, "That's really weird. I couldn't think of a solution yesterday, but it turned out to be so simple."

"That's a classic case of being blinded by a leaf." Yuki shook his finger, a smile playing on his lips. "So, how valuable is my intelligence?"

It's priceless, and it almost solved the threat to the player's daytime survival; otherwise, the town's residents' enthusiasm would be too much to refuse, leaving the player with no choice but to be led by the nose.

Last night's events will definitely trigger a chain reaction, and it would be very dangerous if we were to get entangled with the residents.

Moon Bow thought a lot, but when the words came out, only a few cold words remained. "Now we're even."

Tsk, still a tsundere.

Yuki pursed his lips, there was no need to expose her. Last night was not just about gathering information, it was more like a pledge of allegiance for each other.

Now that the girl has come in handy, and by 'actively' drawing away the enemy, the cooperation can be truly achieved. Although they are relatively weak, the identities given to them by the game are very useful.

Yuki glanced at the house across the street; Rick Pinto were hiding there. His identity had been exposed, but no players had taken the bait until morning.

"They seem pretty smart; they knew this was bait I set." Yuki shifted his position, lifted his gas mask, and sipped his cola. "At least two veteran players are on the opposing side; they're quite composed."

Besides Pan Zi, there are three other veteran players whose status is currently unknown, including one named Crazy.

"You mean that thug had accomplices who were also religious?" The girl asked, her interest piqued.

"When did I say he was a religious person? I just found out he wanted to wait for his teammates."

"Team up?" The girl's expression tightened; this was different.

"Pretty much. According to current intelligence, a cult member and an ordinary person can both avoid falling into infighting." Yuki made a peculiar analogy, shaking his can of cola:

"His teammates shouldn't be that lunatic. That kind of person is uncontrollable. Pan Zi wouldn't dare wait for rescue, nor would he pretend to be a complete stranger with him."

Hiding your teammates is crucial; Yuki. As a hidden agent, you must remain discreet to catch your opponents off guard.

Although Moon Bow lacked experience, he couldn't find fault with the situation and asked, "So now only one veteran player is left hiding in the mist?"

Pan Zi has appeared. One of the three— the Clown, the Black Sword, and the Phantom Thief —is Pan Zi's teammate, another is the Madman, and only one remains unknown. The answers to the first three are already known.

Whether they were ordinary people or believers, the three veteran players sided with the church, and she was immediately glad she had made her decision last night.

The difference in strength is too great; there's no way she and Rick could survive.

'It seems I don't need to waste my breath.' Although Yuki couldn't see the girl's face, he was certain that she was intelligent enough to understand such a simple principle.

He wasn't just scary; he was also covered in wounds himself and needed to unite all the forces that could be united.

'My situation is more complicated. As the Judge, I have to eliminate all fanatical believers, which means I have to fight against the church's higher-ups.'

Yuki is used to being targeted, and blaming anyone is useless. Now he needs to find a way out, and the ability to disguise Undercover is very important to him.

"What do we do now?" the girl couldn't help but ask when he remained silent.

"Continue gathering information about the dungeon. We've figured out hints 1 and 3. Now the key is the second half of hint 2. If we don't solve that, I won't be able to complete my mission, and neither will you."

The town usually holds a gathering in the square at noon every day, at which time God's gaze will become focused and last for an hour.

God's gaze will be focused.

Whom should we focus on? How should we focus on them? Do we need to get involved ourselves?

For all players, there are only three main hints, each of which is very important. Moon Bow fell silent, racking his brains for a long time without finding an answer.

"I think it's related to the rally?"

"It's not just supposed, it's absolutely related." Yuki glanced at his watch, then looked out the window. "It'll get lively later; each group of players will go to the plaza to search for clues."

He deliberately used the word 'group' instead of 'everyone', and the girl was slightly taken aback before understanding his meaning.

"So we'll send one of our own?"

"I'll send you. Don't be afraid. They still can't determine your identity or strength. Just try to act as strong as possible." Yuki raised his fist, as if cheering her on.

You...

Moon Bow wanted to say, "Why me?", but suddenly realized that staying would be more dangerous. Rick had been exposed, and those players definitely wanted to use him to lure out the person behind him.

Was the swordsman on his side during last night's battle at the factory?

"I'm not afraid."

"Hehe, who knows?" Yuki shrugged lightly, then took over the bed and went to sleep.

That guy is so arrogant.

Moon Bow looked on with gritted teeth, feeling his pride challenged, but then he thought about the opponent's record:

He was the first to strike amidst the chaos, venturing deep into the lion's den to severely injure a veteran player, then killing a purple-robed priest, moving through the heavily guarded Yadu Town as if it were his own territory.

No matter how unhappy you are, you have no choice but to grit your teeth and bear it.

Yuki didn't bother with her. He took out his Walkie-talkie, connected with Rick, and heard him report on what he had seen and heard last night.

Rick's mission was to scout ahead, using his Undercover identity to figure out the special buildings in the four cardinal directions of the town. While listening, he suddenly interrupted the other person.

"You have a choice between a path to life and a path to death. Which one do you choose?"

There was silence on the Walkie-talkie; the police officer must have been completely bewildered, not understanding what Li Dan was up to.

"Of course it's a way to live; if it's death, that's easy enough."

His voice trembled, as if he was trying to suppress a laugh, but there was no smile on Yuki's face as he nodded solemnly.

"Death is easy, but survival is difficult. I have a plan that requires you to give up something."

Gurgle.

Rick swallowed hard, wondering if they were going to use his head for something else. After a while, he got his answer.

Yuki's voice was resolute, consisting of only a few words:

"There's only one thing I want you to do: fight with your life."

Chapter Sixteen: Don't worry, I'll break the deadlock.

Ding ding ding.

At noon, the church bells rang precisely on time.

Yuki, the townspeople were like clockwork; even if they hadn't finished defecating, they would pull up their pants and walk out of the toilet.

This situation is very strange. For example, some members of this family are clearly not believers, but they reflexively get dressed, open the door, and go out, even if the male head of the household doesn't want to go at all and is holding a newspaper in his hand.

There's an inexplicable sense of unease about them; I have no idea what they're after. It's like the Earth revolving around the sun—it makes no sense at all.

"Still hesitating?" Yuki glanced at the girl by the window.

Moon Bow turned her head and coldly replied, "No, I've said I'm not afraid at all. My Destiny is in my own hands, so of course I'll fight for it."

"Good that you understand." Yuki sneered, not having time to argue with this arrogant person now.

"You should prepare to leave. Remember the key points I told you: you must act aloof and unapproachable, so that no one can discern your true strength."

"There's no need to pretend." The girl remained indifferent, then pointed across the street. "What about the two of them?"

That's obvious. Rick has already been exposed, so he's obviously there to be bait, waiting for someone to bite.

You're not worried about him, are you?

"Me, worry about someone I've only known for less than half a day?" Moon Bow scoffed, gripping her bow as she left the room, but turned back just before the door.

"If possible, try to ensure his safety. There aren't many trustworthy teammates in the Reincarnation Game."

Although it wasn't as cruel as Under the Crimson Moon, the three of them managed to pass each other's tests. Rick was a decent person and quite sincere.

"I know. Go ahead and make sure you get all the information I need."

"It's too difficult, I can only say I'll try my best."

The girl walked down the stairs. To be honest, Yuki didn't have much hope either. Tasks like finding details and navigating dungeons were Shiina Hiyori's forte.

All you need to do is stall the other players. By the second day, even the most cautious players should have made a move.

Yuki walked to the window and looked at the crowded alley. Moon Bow stood out from the crowd. Countless people tried to talk to her, but she didn't respond at all.

This personality trait is actually quite good in the Reincarnation Game; it helps protect oneself effectively.

Nodding slightly, Yuki took out his phone and placed it on the table next to him. The two men in the video looked very nervous, glancing out the window from time to time, yet they dared not go out.

Nobody's a fool. For the next hour, all the residents of Yadu Town will gather in the square, and the whole town will become quiet.

Will the evil god's gaze become focused?

Hint 2 offers two completely different interpretations: if His gaze is fixed on the town, then fighting between players is tantamount to suicide, Yuki, that stinking rat, wouldn't even dare to show his face.

But what if He were watching other places? Wouldn't that mean players could freely kill each other?

"A cautious person wouldn't personally verify hint 2, but a madman is different, especially a madman who is a 'religious' follower."

Yuki to himself, "He used Rick as bait, so others might use a madman as bait too."

There's another player missing, so I can only bet on you. Hopefully, you're not Pan Zi's teammate.

Yuki sheathed his knife, took out Chainsaw Sword and the hunting rifle he had just picked up, then removed his gas mask, revealing his true identity, and even changed into a town resident's clothes.

He wore a sharp suit, brown leather shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat that covered his original black hair, making him look like a native resident.

He straightened his tie, trying to put himself in the other person's shoes.

In the worst-case scenario, if Pan Zi, Pan Zi teammates, and the madman have already joined forces, then in their eyes, only the identities of Moon Bow, Li Dan, and that mysterious player remain uncertain. They only know that Rick is an enemy, and the swordsman with a knife and covered in mist is also an enemy.

Of course, there's a chance that the mysterious player is one of them.

Yuki thought about it and decided it was unlikely. If the four of them teamed up, it would be like playing their cards openly. How could they have escaped so easily last night? Who would dare to let them win in a dungeon?

"Now we need to solve two problems."

"First, we can get them to take action on their own initiative, but they can't unite to deal with me."

Before determining where the evil god is looking, no one with normal intelligence would dare to take action. As for a solution, Yuki has already found one.

He glanced at the screen; the Coke can on the table had disappeared. He then stared at Pinto's face for a few seconds without saying a word, and gently drew his shotgun.

This gun isn't particularly powerful, but it's perfect for me.

Short attack range? No problem, my aim is terrible anyway, I never intended to be a sniper.

Side effects require consuming soul energy? Coincidentally, everything I do consumes soul energy. Gathering it on the blade requires charging up, so I might as well turn it into bullets and fire them all at once.

[Invest 2 enhancement points to upgrade to the Transcendental Grade level (Level 4), invest 1 enhancement point to perform one forging.]

He invested all three remaining upgrade points, making it Yuki's most extravagant expenditure to date, after glancing at the shotgun's stats.

[Chaos Item. Double-Barreled Hunter's Firelock (Transcendental Grade) - First Forging]

[Reloads two bullets every 10 seconds, with both shotgun shells and buckshot. Power is proportional to the user's energy charge and firing distance. Forging effect: Increases maximum energy tolerance.]

[Side effect: The bullet is forged from the user's soul, increasing its consumption]

[Description: This is a weapon born from the soul; please do not use it repeatedly.]

The first level 4 weapon, very powerful.

He nodded in satisfaction, lifted his suit jacket, inserted his belt, and then fastened the buckle to cover up any traces.

His eyes were like knives, fixed intently on the other side of the street.

"Secondly, use this time difference to eliminate any player blocking my way!"

Just as he expected, there wasn't a single player to be seen on the surface.

As Moon Bow followed the crowd to the square, by the time the bells stopped, the town's residents had already filled the square, gathered on the east side of the square, facing the central church, just as before.

Some were devout, some appeared devout, and some were nonchalant, reciting scriptures that were completely incomprehensible, making the young girl standing on the periphery feel very out of place.

As far as the eye could see, there wasn't a single player present. No, it should be said that no player stood there as indifferently as she did. Perhaps among the dense crowd in front of her were players kneeling and praying.

My appearance was rather strange, so I doubt anyone would dare to attack me directly.

She deeply understood what it meant to say that "the most dangerous place is the safest place." Then, following Yuki's instructions, she stood like an ice sculpture, carefully observing the scene before her, while her heart was filled with unease.