Pretend to Be Sweet and Screw Them Over

Isn't this a player arena?

This feels like a duel between Dungeon Architect.

Lu Xiu knelt on the bed, her smooth black hair scattered messily over her shoulders. She stood there stunned for a full ten seconds. The wind from outside seeped in through the slightly ajar window, blowing the off-white curtains and onto her exposed, pale, and delicate skin.

"----"

Lu Xiu shivered, suddenly realized what was happening, glanced down at herself, and then quickly went to the wardrobe to find some clothes to change into.

After dressing and tidying up again.

Lu Xiu then continued to stare at the window, lost in thought.

Cross-server battles, PVP, arenas, forced Plunder, the most lethal strategic weapons for players in this region, constructing the most brutal and meticulously Shura ----

Firstly, verified and completed civilian-run dungeons will be automatically added to the Cross-Realm Arena scene library.

This means that private instances will become the battlegrounds for player-versus-player combat.

How will these scenes interact with the players in the battle?

Is it just the rules that are at work?

Or will the enemy appear?

For example, if Sekiro's dungeons become scenarios, will players be stripped of their abilities and forced to fight using Sekiro's rules within those scenarios? Or will the completion requirements remain the same? Will all players, like in a speedrun, have to fight enemies within the dungeons while also battling other players?

If it's the former, then it depends on the players' understanding of the dungeon rules themselves.

If it's the latter, then the players here would probably beat the shit out of the players in other worlds.

Since the Sekiro ticket price was reduced, now every player has died in Sekiro over a hundred times, experiencing all sorts of ways to die.

Upon seeing the enemies in the dungeon, they felt more familiar with them than with their own family members.

Of course, the matched enemies seemed to be players from another world.

This gamified world seems to be more than one.

Class III, IV, and V?

Lu Xiu didn't know what this rating meant, but these players from another world should be quite different from the players here. They might carry magic or have a completely different combat system.

But as long as the rules of the instance are in effect, all players should be on the same starting line—even if the players in the other world are naturally physically strong and admire melee combat.

Then, facing those monsters and demons in Sekiro, they'd probably be thoroughly humiliated.

Not many people can immediately understand the situation under those rules.

However, on the other hand, players here are probably facing the same situation when facing dungeons in the other world.

"Is it not just about combat strength, but also about the adaptability of both sides to civilian dungeons in other worlds?"

Lu Xiu stared at the intelligence report displayed in the window and fell into deep thought.

The specific battle rules are still unclear, but the rules of the unofficial dungeons will definitely apply to the arena, that's for sure.

Otherwise, if it's just for background, there's no need to go to the trouble of creating a scene library.

Does that mean that as long as one's own side's dungeon is sufficiently difficult and challenging, even if the opposing team defeats the player, they still won't be able to clear the dungeon?

Also, does that mean that if players in this region play enough dungeons, they can handle whatever dungeon the opposing team uses?

Could it even be used to trick the opponent?

Theoretically, it seems quite feasible!

Thinking of this...

Lu Xiu's beautiful eyes lit up.

This seems interesting—although the Architect isn't directly involved, the key to victory certainly lies with the Architect.

Furthermore, this arena doesn't seem to restrict Architect from participating; perhaps it only deletes the Architect ' construction memories?

Then it seems I could also go to Youlong----

Lu Xiu's eyes grew brighter the more she thought about it.

And most importantly—the third point—is that players can obtain a large number of Survival Points by defeating other cross-players in the arena, and can also forcibly Plunder their enemies.

After completing Titanfall, Lu Xiu felt that there was little point in doing high-rated dungeons anymore.

Because too few players can enjoy and complete the game—even in Titanfall, many people die.

What about even more outrageous copies?

The pressure of Survival Points and death penalties is ever-present.

How many people will actually complete the game? Will anyone be willing to keep trying?

The number of people willing to try will definitely decrease over time.

Even if the reward is really good.

Lu Xiu has already made preparations. She'll just entertain herself with the upcoming large-scale dungeons. They will definitely be released, but she won't have too high expectations. She won't be thinking about adding dungeons with unique charm to this gamified world, allowing players to experience the allure of another world game.

Because it's simply impossible.

But if----

If players can clear the dungeons she creates, even if they die many times, they can quickly earn it back in the arena once they get used to them, then things will get interesting.

No matter how difficult the dungeon she constructed.

Players will probably try it.

For example, in the original Sekiro, before the price reduction, it cost 700 Survival Points. A player would probably die three times, and considering the death penalty, they wouldn't dare to go.

However, if you know that this instance will become one of the arena scenes, and that you can defeat your opponent in the arena, you can gain a lot of Survival Points and also Plunder your enemies.

The nature of it all changed!

These difficult copies suddenly became cheat sheets for the exam.

"Interesting----"

Lu Xiu swiped the window and looked at the fourth item. However, with a Ban/Pick mechanism, three dungeons would definitely not be enough, and three dungeons would not be enough for the players here to have an understanding of all the underworld dungeons and all the gameplay.

It's time to make more copies!

It's time to expand the map pool!

On one hand, they earn Survival Points from players! On the other hand, they enhance their own strength!

At the same time, we need to find a way to get that unimaginable reward!

Although the final hint only stated that if their region ultimately wins, the Architect will also receive unimaginable rewards.

However, it shouldn't be the case that all Architect receive the same reward at once. The more times Architect's dungeon is used, the better the reward the Architect should receive.

Furthermore, by creating enough instances, you can also try your hand at the arena!

Thinking of this...

Lu Xiu's passion for building, which had been extinguished by the thought that players might be too poor to afford it, and her indifferent attitude due to the lack of new goals, were now instantly ignited, as if doused with gasoline.

That's fun!

As Lu Xiu pondered this, she quickly opened the document and began to organize her thoughts.

What dungeon should we do next?

first.

Roleplay Instance is still the most suitable role.

No matter what kind of monsters or demons the III, IV, or V-class otherworldly players you're matched with are, whether they're powerful magic gods who can summon wind and rain or battle qi masters who can tear mountains apart with their bare hands, as long as the dungeon rules apply, you'll need to play a role.

Whether it's the God of Law or the God of War.

The moment you enter the scene, your proud magic pool will be reset to zero, and your indestructible body will be stripped away. Everyone can only Roleplay Instance, such as someone who gets out of breath after running a few steps and bleeds after taking a single hit—a completely ordinary person.

Not used to it? That's perfectly normal!

Players here just need to adapt; they should have been deprived of these habits long ago.

The second requirement is that it must be sufficiently hellish. Of course, not everything has to be hellish, but it must be torturous enough.

Not hellish enough, not torturous enough.

How can we get the players here to adapt? What if the dungeon on the other side is even more terrifying?

No pain, no gain!

For victory in the arena.

It's normal for players here to suffer a bit, right?

A bright smile appeared on Lu Xiu's beautiful face, making her look more like she wanted to torment the players here.

But she certainly won't admit it.

Currently, only a handful of Architect have received updated information.

Moreover, apart from Lu Xiu, the others were all members of the Builder Group. Coupled with the restriction that it could not be made public, the people in the Coordination Bureau naturally did not know.

At this moment, they are organizing frontline soldiers to clear the Sekiro and Titanfall Instance.

--

Ultimately...

The monsters on the front lines will not disappear. The greatest significance of the dungeons constructed by Lu Xiu at present is not to serve as cheat sheets for other players, but to enhance the combat power of the soldiers on the front lines.

Chen Capital East Suburbs.

Anhuai District.

This area was originally a military airfield, a military training base before the World Gamification. The site was very large and surrounded by a six-meter-high metal fence.

However, there are hardly any soldiers stationed here now, as most soldiers have gone to the front lines, modern weapons are ineffective, and the air force is no longer of any use.

This place has become a transit and gathering point for frontline soldiers to clear dungeons, codenamed Huai Seven Camp.

Huai Seven Camp was closed to the outside world.

Regular players can't get in, and there's almost no related information on the forums.

Only soldiers rotated from the front lines are transferred here to rest, resupply, read strategy guides, and receive new equipment and items after clearing dungeons.

today.

The training base was unusually lively.

Yan Fushou stood on the top of the watchtower at the edge of the camp, looking down at the huge mass of people below.

The square is a flat, wide concrete area, usually used for large-scale equipment inspections.

But today, the entire square is packed with people.

More than 5,000 soldiers were divided into two huge square formations.

Each square formation was further divided into several smaller teams, with the front-line sergeants standing at the very front.

More than five thousand people stood there in unison.

No one spoke.

Only the wind blowing from the northwest caused the flags to flutter softly.

It was exceptionally spectacular.

Yan Fushou looked at the more than five thousand people and slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

Then he turned to look at Li Shengkai standing beside him. "---- Allowing nearly six thousand people to enter the instance at once?"

"Whether it's Sekiro's abilities or the Jump Kit from Titanfall, the director wants to put them into use as soon as possible."

Li Shengkai explained, "There's a trend of increasing numbers of flying monsters, and the frequency of Monster Tide is also increasing. Plus, the ' Iron and Blood ' update preview still doesn't reveal what it will include—"

"So, we need to strengthen the frontline forces as quickly as possible?"

Yan Fushou nodded knowingly. "However, with so many people, there will definitely be quite a few who can't clear it, even with a guide—it still tests one's comprehension quite a bit. You've been to Lu Xiu's dungeon, but that's not the main point. The main point is Titanfall, I'm a little worried—"

He said this.

He recalled the feeling he had after completing Titanfall, that suffocating sense of pressure, like a stone weighing on his heart. Then, looking at the thousands of soldiers on the front lines, his expression became somewhat subtle.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Li Shengkai also looked at the thousands of soldiers. "Let's leave them here for now if they haven't cleared the dungeon. The price of the Sekiro dungeon is low enough. The director's idea is to let all the frontline soldiers get the [Loser's Obsession] skill to improve their survival rate."

As for the Titanfall Instance, the director also completed it. I expressed the same concerns back then, but he didn't seem to think it was a big deal.

His exact words were that, in addition to providing soldiers with Jump Kit and weapons, this instance might also provide a collective psychological therapy for the frontline soldiers. The pressure on the front lines was too great. Facing those twisted monsters for a long time, and witnessing the mutilation and death of their comrades, many soldiers' nerves had been stretched to the limit, and some even showed symptoms of emotional numbness.

While the sacrifice of Black Temple at the end of the Titanfall Instance is heartbreaking, it strikes a chord deep within us, offering the most direct and poignant emotional experience.

Wang Huai said something similar.

Upon hearing this, Yan Fushou nodded. "Since everyone in their frontline military system says so, then I won't worry about it anymore."

Speaking of which...

He thought about it for a moment, but ultimately didn't ask the question, "Can psychotherapy really be done this way?"

He still remembers clearly how he felt after completing Titanfall.

But it's hard to say.

He could only change the subject, saying, "I wonder if Lu Xiu will be criticized for making so many people experience that kind of ending."

"Impossible."

Li Shengkai gently shook his head. "These frontline soldiers may not be good with words, but they understand the weight of sacrifice better than anyone else."

They might get red-eyed looking at the game completion screen, but they would never curse the person who made them feel that bond.

"Too."

Yan Fushou recalled that he was also angry when he cleared the game, and cursed Lu Xiu as inhuman.

But after resting that day, and reflecting on it again, once the resentment had dissipated, I had to admit that it was truly touching.

At this moment, Li Shengkai suddenly looked at Yan Fushou and teased, "You're not going to cry, are you? And you were cursing Lu Xiu for being inhuman?"

"Nonsense! I'm a man of steel, how could I possibly cry over such an ending! Do you think everyone's a simp like you?"

"I told you, my subordinates are incredibly loyal to me! That's called a leader's love."

But Li Shengkai hadn't finished speaking.

"Everyone has it!"

A particularly loud roar came from the plaza below.

More than five thousand people snapped to attention and stood at attention in perfect unison.

The soldiers are ready to enter the instance.