Chapter 189: Survive to the End
"Acceptable, your small step is a giant leap for survivors."
"The items have been traded, please collect them."
Yu Feng: Thank you, esteemed experts. If I can make it back alive, I'll go downstairs to take a look for everyone.
"It's fine if you don't return, don't put too much pressure on yourself."
"You certainly know how to say the right things."
"Brothers, I'm off to scavenge now. See you when the event ends."
"See you when the event ends."
...
Lin Ye sat fully armed at his bedside playing with a snake, the snakeskin's texture feeling quite pleasant.
【00:01】 【00:00】
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【Drawing personal special random event...】
【Personal special random event drawn: Survive Until the End】
【Acquired special skill: Mystery】
【Mystery】
【After using this skill, you will receive a mysterious blessing (1/1)】
【Note: Not actually a blessing】
【Detected identity card--blank, import random identity?】
"Yes."
【Acquired random identity: Teacher】
【Acquired identity skill: Guidance】
【Guidance】
【When you complete a full guidance session and receive genuine recognition from a student, obtain a random card】
【Note: This is a teacher's responsibility】
Lin Ye opened his eyes, finding himself lying on a hotel bed.
He wore thin pajamas—the Nightfall Formalwear and various equipment had disappeared, and he couldn't sense his loot space.
Not only that, though his body remained his original form, both his spiritual energy and mental energy were unusable, as if sealed away.
Just as Lin Ye pondered his current situation, a concise self-introduction appeared in his mind.
Lin Ye, low-rank instructor at a certain academy, scheduled to meet students in the hotel lobby in thirty minutes.
'Teacher? Students? Where am I? What should I do? Just survive until the end?'
As Lin Ye rapidly processed his thoughts, a chat room appeared before his eyes containing only two people: Lin Ye and Victoria.
Lin Ye: Hello.
Victoria: No, I'm not well, and you're not doing too great either.
Lin Ye: No, I'm fine. I'd be even better if you could tell me what's happening now.
Lin Ye changed into his coat and meticulously inspected the entire room. Without access to mental energy, he could only conduct a manual search.
Victoria: This is a game hosted by the Controllers. You're unfortunate to be paired with me.
Lin Ye: Then your luck is good—I rarely lose games. I'll lead us to victory. Where are you?
Victoria: No, I'm not in the game. You're the participant, I'm the supporter. I can't directly join the game, only provide limited assistance.
Lin Ye: What help can you give me?
Victoria: Sorry, not right now. Due to certain circumstances, I was forced into this game. If we fail, I'll lose everything. Our pairing wasn't random—among all participants, you have the lowest rank.
Lin Ye: Alright, explain the game rules to me.
Victoria: The rules are simple: eliminate other participants, survive until the end among all players, and achieve the highest score.
Victoria: Each participant has a basic identity. You need to distinguish between participants and locals. Eliminating participants earns points and cards, while killing locals might attract local factions.
Victoria: There are many types of cards. You're currently in a state where spiritual and mental energy are locked. Certain cards can unlock your abilities and items.
Victoria: Besides eliminating participants, there are other ways to obtain cards—you'll need to explore those yourself. This is my first time participating in this game too.
Victoria: The game map is vast. Your current city is just a small portion of the entire game area, so you should gather resources quickly.
Victoria: Any other questions?
Lin Ye: Not for now.
Lin Ye glanced at the white card he found beneath the cabinet.
【White Card--Unlock】
【Randomly unlock one item from loot space (1/1)】
【Note: Hope your loot space isn't full of junk】
Lin Ye immediately crushed the card, and a dark red dagger appeared in his hand.
Third-tier spiritual energy item, mutated dagger.
Lin Ye positioned the mutated dagger where he could easily draw it, then covered it with his clothing.
'If I could use mental energy, this wouldn't be so troublesome.'
After adjusting his clothes before the mirror, Lin Ye left the room—he still needed to meet his student.
Just as he stepped out, he encountered a nervous-looking middle-aged man in the hallway.
The man's eyes lit up upon seeing Lin Ye. He quickly approached, smiling as he greeted him.
"Hello, I've lost my room key. Could you help me call a attendant using your room phone?"
"Of course, come in."
Lin Ye opened the door, allowing the man to enter his room... then locked the door behind them.
Before the man could turn around, Lin Ye stabbed through his heart from behind with the mutated dagger, expertly covering his mouth and nose with force.
"Mmph... mmph..."
The man struggled, but even without spiritual energy, Lin Ye's physical strength remained formidable. With his heart pierced and unable to breathe, the man soon fell still.
【First participant elimination, obtained random card*1】
A pale green card appeared before Lin Ye.
【Green Card--Skill】
【Can place one rune trap at specified location (1/1)】
【Note: Rune type randomized】
'...Skill cards—are they skills I know? Or skills I've used before?'
If they were skills he'd previously used, then Lin Ye would need to collect more skill cards—after all, many skills were currently inaccessible to him.
Storing the green card, Lin Ye was about to dispose of the man's body when it shattered and disappeared like a card.
Victoria: Participants' bodies disappear automatically, locals' don't. Your physical condition is good, but that was too impulsive. If he had screamed, you'd be finished. This is an upscale hotel in the city center—the hallways have numerous surveillance cameras.
Lin Ye: He was already preparing to make a move. I was just slightly faster than him.
Victoria: He wanted a room where he could temporarily stay. If you hadn't opened the door, he wouldn't have dared attack you in the hallway.
Lin Ye: What's your rank? Have you never killed anyone before?
Victoria: I'm a tenth-tier spiritual energy user. I'm not opposed to you killing, but I want you to be more cautious. Otherwise, attracting other participants' attention will put us at a disadvantage.
Lin Ye: Don't worry, I'm extremely cautious.
Victoria: Your mental state seems somewhat off...
Lin Ye: No, my mental state is excellent.
Without powerful mental energy to suppress it, the Berserk knowledge gradually began affecting Lin Ye's mental state.