Villain Saving System (BL)

Cyrus watched the couple’s interaction in front of him with an amused smile. Before it could escalate into domestic violence, he interjected timely. "It seems like both of you are still unclear about this game. In that case, let me explain it a bit."

He waited until Lu Yizhou and Ellen gave their approval before starting, "The instances are generally divided into two. First, player versus environment or PVE. This kind of game usually only involves a group of players which will then become teammates. There will be a final boss and players are required to team up to clear the instance. Second, it’s player versus player or PVP. This usually happens in a large-scale, secluded area and players are asked to attack each other. The instance we are in now is included in the second type."

Lu Yizhou nodded in understanding. In his first quest, he had teamed up with other players in order to defeat Master Knox and the black witch Maureen so it could be considered as a PVE type. "So, what’s the difference between the two?"

Cyrus smiled. "In PVE, the instance will automatically generate teammates for you. But in PVP, you can either enter as a team or search for powerful teammates along the way. The reward for clearing the instance is also bigger and more tempting, but at the same time, the risk is very high. Take this instance for example. There are approximately 800 people on this ship and around 90% of them are NPCs. Of course, they are all in the guest camp. The remaining 10% are players who are divided into werewolves, guests, seers and doctors."

"So you’re saying that there are 80 players on this ship," Lu Yizhou said tentatively. "Forty of them are in the werewolves camp and the other forty are in the guests camp?"

"This is just a speculation but at the moment, I am almost 90% sure." Cyrus replied with certainty. "That’s how the game will remain fair. Werewolves can hide in the dark, whereas guest players can hide among the NPCs. Generally, the first few days will be quite peaceful because the ones who will die first are NPCs. When it comes to the sixth or seventh day, the NPCs will be entirely wiped out and the remaining people on the ship will be players." Cyrus’ face turned solemn. "By then, it will be an open war."

Lu Yizhou recalled how he had completed the previous quest in two days and could not help wondering, "Is there any way to clear it faster?"

"I’m afraid no." Cyrus put on a helpless smile and spread his hands. "In PVP, players are betting their own lives to get better rewards. They will not give up so easily. There’s a very big possibility that this instance will drag out until the very last minute."

Lu Yizhou’s expression sank. An open war between players with bizarre skill cards... He could not imagine how chaotic it would be. In a few seconds, Lu Yizhou already thought of a few ways to wipe everyone out so he could bring Ellen out safely and failed to realize that beside him, Ellen was lowering his head as though planning something, his golden eyes flickering in crimson. Lu Yizhou showed nothing on his face as he offered his gratitude. "I understand now. Thank you."