Game: Civilization Paradise

Long Ming looked at the bodies of Mude and Bobiga, his expression ice-cold.

He had killed the two of them simply because he didn’t know or trust them.

If they had tried to ambush him, or run and hide, he would have been forced to wait for the final timer to start. So, he simply killed them.

BZZT~

Long Ming’s wristband suddenly vibrated as a message popped up.

He glanced down at it.

"Notification: The final extraction point is now open. Please extract within 59 hours and 12 minutes."

"Notification: Congratulations on killing all other players. You are the final survivor. You have received a 3x3x3 Safe Deposit Box Upgrade Card!"

A brilliant smile spread across Long Ming’s face as he read the notifications.

’This world is empty for now.’

’That means all the gear dropped here is mine for the taking.’

Long Ming used the 3x3x3 Safe Deposit Box Upgrade Card, then set out to start scavenging.

...

「On the Arena No. 1 VIP Platform.」

Like an enraged beast, Sedek glared at Baidi and the others, his eyes murderous.

Baidi and the others didn’t dare to breathe.

They never imagined that a guaranteed win could be so thoroughly ruined, and by a lone player at that.

This time, the guild hadn’t just suffered a devastating loss; it had become a laughingstock!

"Baidi!"

Sedek snarled, his teeth clenched.

"Sir!"

Baidi quickly replied.

"Go. Find out everything you can about this ’Red Ghost.’ I want to know who the hell he thinks he is, daring to make an enemy of the Twilight Guild!"

Sedek commanded, his face ashen.

"Yes!"

Baidi replied respectfully at once.

「On the No. 18 VIP Platform.」

Cleene sat in a wicker chair, a faint smile gracing her fair features as she spoke.

"Luo Ye!"

"Here!"

A gloomy-looking man in a black robe answered respectfully.

"This Red Ghost is a master. His skills are quite impressive. Go investigate and make contact with him. See if you can recruit him."

Cleene instructed Luo Ye.

"Understood!"

Luo Ye replied respectfully.

...

After respawning, the now-dead Mude and Bobiga started up their livestream again.

The two raged.

"That was way out of line."

"I can’t believe that guy actually killed us."

"We’re famous streamers, for crying out loud!"

....

The fans in their chat were also up in arms.

"Yeah, he’s totally out of control."

"Is this guy some kind of mad dog?!"

"Does anyone know him?"

"I know him!"

"Really?"

"That guy is called Red Ghost. He’s from our region."

"Which civilization are you from?"

"One that joined recently."

...

"What? Someone from a Little Civilization is that arrogant? Isn’t he afraid of someone putting him in his place?"

"You’ve got it all wrong. Back in our region, he was a known troublemaker, a wanted man. He’s a complete loner, so what would he care about!"

"Huh? A troublemaker?"

"That’s right. And this isn’t the first time he’s pulled something like this. He’s the one who hijacked our 2x2x2 Safe Deposit Box mission back then."

"So he’s a repeat offender?"

"Then that’s that. These lone wolf types are the biggest headache."

...

Instantly, the entire chat went silent.

The two streamers, Mude and Bobiga, just looked at each other, dumbfounded.

After all, countless civilizations had joined the Star Alliance.

They had seen troublemakers like him before, and none of them were easy to deal with.

They were usually either complete psychos or arrogant beyond belief.

But all these troublemakers had one thing in common: they were all incredibly strong.

...

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「Star Island No. 1474.」

「In the bedroom of a modest rental house.」

Tao Sisi sat on the edge of the bed, constantly wiping away tears.

Just then, Gu Yi rushed in. Seeing Tao Sisi crying, he apologized, his face filled with shame.

"I’m so sorry, Sisi. I was wrong."

"Get out. I don’t want to see you."

Tao Sisi replied, heartbroken.

"Sisi, I was wrong! Please, just forgive me!"

Gu Yi dropped to his knees in front of Tao Sisi, raised his hand, and slapped himself across the face.

SLAP~

The sharp sound echoed.

Tao Sisi panicked and grabbed his hand.

"What are you doing!"

"I really know I was wrong. I swear I’ll never touch it again. I don’t know what came over me this time, it was a moment of impulse!"

Gu Yi explained to Tao Sisi.

In truth, Gu Yi’s impulsiveness was partly due to the very air inside the casino.

Breathing the air there made one feel incredibly excited.

"Gu Yi, this isn’t the first time you’ve been impulsive. I could forgive all the other things you’ve done, but you never, ever should have started gambling."

"I know. I swear I’ll never do it again. Please, just forgive me this once!"

Gu Yi pleaded with Tao Sisi.

Just as Tao Sisi was about to say something, a commotion erupted from the living room.

"Where’s Gu Yi?"

"Father, older brother, third brother, what are you all doing here?"

"When something this big has happened, of course we had to come."

...

Hearing the voices from the living room, Tao Sisi knew that all of Gu Yi’s relatives had shown up at their door.

She said to Gu Yi urgently.

"Quick, get up!"

"I’m not getting up unless you forgive me."

Gu Yi quickly said to Tao Sisi.

"Get up, quick! Don’t let them see you like this, or I’ll never speak to you again."

Tao Sisi said anxiously to Gu Yi.

As angry as she was with Gu Yi, she couldn’t bear for his relatives to see him kneeling.

"Then that means you’ve forgiven me."

Gu Yi scrambled to his feet, overjoyed.

Just then, the bedroom door opened. A short-haired, pot-bellied, middle-aged woman walked in and sighed at Gu Yi.

"Your grandfather and the others are here. Come out, now!"

"Yes, Mother,"

Gu Yi quickly replied to his mother, Chen Hui.

「In the cramped living room.」

An old man with a full head of white hair and a deeply wrinkled face sat in the seat of honor. He wore a gray padded jacket, and his face was contorted with fury.

This was none other than Gu Zhong’s father, Gu Chang, the Clan Leader of the Gu family.

Two rows of chairs had been set up in the living room, and Gu Yi’s eldest uncle, third uncle, and fourth aunt were all seated.

Gu Zhong’s expression soured as he took in the scene.

He was furious about Gu Yi’s gambling, but as the saying goes, one shouldn’t air their dirty laundry in public. He had never intended for the matter to get out.

Clearly, someone had told them.

His face darkened as he turned to Gu Yong and demanded.

"Gu Yong, you’re the one who told them, aren’t you!"

"Father, I was just trying to help my little brother!"

Gu Yong replied, his gaze shifting evasively.

Gu Zhong seethed with anger at his words. Just as he was about to reprimand Gu Yong...

Gu Zhong’s older brother, Gu Gang, cut in.

"I say, Second Brother, if you can’t discipline your own son, why are you about to scold Gu Yong? He did the right thing!"

"I wasn’t reprimanding him."

Hearing his older brother’s words, Gu Zhong could only swallow his retort.

At this time, Gu Yi and Tao Sisi walked out of the bedroom.

Chen Hui led Tao Sisi to stand off to the side, while Gu Yi walked into the center of the living room.