And just after the shadow decided how the game would end...
The phantom Black Door grew even more rampant, abducting quite a few people into the world beyond it.
Once those people had been dumped in a certain location, a message spread through the unique communication channels of this Cthulhu Mythos World.
"The Divine Emperor Trial-Takers have reached their full quota. The Divine Emperor Trial (game) will begin ahead of schedule. All residents of Eternal Night City and Trial-Takers (game players), please take note."
Cheng Yu, who was still following behind Dermot, saw him pause in the middle of his impassioned speech, then turn around and say,
"Brother Yuri, the trial has begun. You need to be careful."
Cheng Yu was utterly confused. Careful about what?
Dermot wasn't surprised in the slightest by Cheng Yu's bewildered expression.
"Just as I thought, you have no idea how dangerous it is."
Then Dermot's expression grew somewhat serious as he said,
"His Majesty the God Emperor's trial is to find His Majesty the God Emperor."
Cheng Yu wore a strange expression. (｡ŏ_ŏ)
Isn't that just the fucking game objective? Did you really need to tell me that?
Seeing that Cheng Yu was still "utterly confused," Dermot continued,
"You might think it's no big deal, but let me tell you, His Majesty's trial is incredibly treacherous. From the moment you begin the trial, anyone around you could be His Majesty the God Emperor."
Cheng Yu paused. He hadn't heard that before. Then he asked,
"Anyone?"
Dermot answered,
"Anyone."
Cheng Yu asked,
"Including my big sis?"
Dermot answered,
"Yes."
Cheng Yu continued,
"Including you, old man?"
Dermot seemed to take a deep breath before saying,
"Yes."
Cheng Yu's face filled with horror. (,,#ﾟДﾟ)
How the fuck am I supposed to play this?
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