Adults all had the ability to exercise basic judgment.
So Lu Jinyan believed the Players present understood as clearly as he did that gambling on mystery boxes would not necessarily end well. In fact, most of the time, it would end badly!
But in the Nightmare World, no one could resist the temptation to grow stronger.
Even if they could not save up 10,000 points or draw a second ability from the vending machines, they could still significantly improve their abilities through the guaranteed rewards.
As for the more reasonably priced weapons...
Once they were strong enough, they would always find a way to obtain the weapons they wanted. Whether it was an organization with abundant Player resources like the Candlelight Society or the officially established Special Action Group in the Real World, neither would ever skimp on investing resources in truly valuable Players.
"Next, I'll take you all to the office area."
The headless receptionist did not stop to let the Players agonize over their choices. Instead, she continued walking in her high heels, leading them toward the office area not far from the vending machines. After pushing open the glass door, she invited them inside.
Lu Jinyan's gaze fell on the metal plaque on the door. The words "Special Comprehensive Department" were printed on it in a standard typeface. It was a department whose purpose was rather hard to pin down, though that probably meant little in the Nightmare Game.
The office area was neither large nor small, and its layout was entirely conventional. Ten desks were arranged symmetrically, each equipped with paper and pens, empty folders, and an old-fashioned computer with a dated design.
A row of sofas and a water dispenser stood by the windows. The place was tidy without feeling sterile, and the surroundings were