Rules of Delta: Starting with the Lost Dam

After leaving that room, Ye Yan led Mai Xiaowen through the narrow corridor, around one corner after another.

Ye Yan stopped walking when he reached an empty room.

"Alright," he said, turning to Mai Xiaowen.

Mai Xiaowen puffed out her cheeks, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes, and stared straight at him.

"kindness."

Ye Yan nodded slightly, as if he had noticed something.

"Then, shouldn't you let go?" Mai Xiaowen's tone carried a subtle emotion.

"?"

Ye Yan was taken aback. Following her gaze, he looked down at his hand—he was still holding Mai Xiaowen's hand tightly.

He noticed that Mai Xiaowen's wrist had turned slightly red from his pulling.

"I'm sorry." Ye Yan quickly let go of her hand and apologized somewhat awkwardly.

"It's alright."

Mai Xiaowen gently loosened her grip, lowered her eyes, and shook her head, indicating that she didn't care.

However, a hint of doubt arose in Ye Yan's heart.

Why is Mai Xiaowen's body so delicate?

Just a slight pull caused red marks to appear on the skin.

Logically speaking, the operators' bodies are all trained.

Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Mai Xiaowen's voice interrupted his thinking.

"Why are you taking me away?"

Her tone carried a hint of accusation, and her eyes revealed dissatisfaction and doubt.

Upon hearing this question, Ye Yan snapped out of his reverie. He looked at Mai Xiaowen, who was visibly angry, and prepared to offer a reasonable explanation.

"Because we need him in the battle to come."

Ye Yan paused for a moment, then spoke seriously.

"Do you need him?"

Mai Xiaowen frowned, her tone tinged with confusion and doubt.

"I heard you right. What if he attacks us from behind?"

No, it won't.

Ye Yan gently shook her head.

"He had the opportunity, but he didn't take it."

"Also, as I said, we need him in the upcoming battle."

"need?"

Mai Xiaowen's tone clearly revealed her displeasure.

"Don't forget, that guy is just a peak-level doctor!"

"Look at the equipment he's carrying!"

"A six-slot chest armor, and barely any bullets left!"

"What use is he?"

"We're surrounded by players now; we don't need him!"

"And do you know what I just heard?"

Mai Xiaowen's tone became serious.

"That guy isn't our teammate at all!"

"He's suspicious!"

At this point, she told Ye Yan everything she had overheard.

After hearing her description, Ye Yan did not show any surprise.

Mai Xiaowen was very dissatisfied with this.

"You... already knew?"

Mai Xiaowen narrowed her eyes, her tone carrying a hint of accusation.

She stepped forward, and their faces were very close, able to feel each other's breath.

Ye Yan could even see her eyelashes, her fair skin, and her face hidden behind the mask.

It seems to conceal an absolutely stunning face.

Smelling the unique fragrance, Ye Yan took a step back to create some distance.

This made Mai Xiaowen's already displeased face even more displeased.

"Why"

Ye Yan sighed and nodded.

"Yes"

"I already knew."

"Then why are you still..."

Mai Xiaowen frowned, her tone full of confusion.

"Don't you think this is dangerous?"

"Of course it's dangerous."

Ye Yan nodded, looked at her calmly, and slowly spoke.

"But our main objective is to get out of here, not to play a game of finding the mole."

"Nothing else matters compared to leaving here."

Ye Yan's words completely enraged Mai Xiaowen.

She glared at Ye Yan with wide eyes.

"What doesn't matter!"

"Those hypocrites deserve to die!"

"Why can't you understand!"

"If we don't kill him, we'll all die!"

Mai Xiaowen's voice was choked with sobs, her tone filled with anger and despair.

However, Ye Yan was not angered by her words.

He looked at her calmly, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

Did I say he was a fake?

Ye Yan's voice was deep and serious.

Mai Xiaowen was stunned for a moment, then covered her mouth.

She realized she had said the wrong thing.

She wanted to explain, but Ye Yan interrupted her.

"Enough, enough, enough."

Ye Yan held his head, his voice revealing an unprecedented exhaustion.

That's enough.

"I don't care about shadows, aliens, monsters, or fake humans."

"I just want to go home."

"Back to family"

"go home."

Ultimately, he was just an ordinary person.

Suddenly thrown into this bizarre world full of bullets, he felt helpless.

I want to give up.

I want to cry.

He wasn't as strong as he appeared.

But he knew he couldn't.

He cannot give up.

He wants to go home.

There were people waiting for him at home.

So, treat all of this as a game.

He never loses a game.

can.

so tired.

"Can……"

Mai Xiaowen hesitated, her face conflicted, looking at Ye Yan, who was showing vulnerability in front of her for the first time, wanting to say something, wanting to comfort her.

A pang of heartache rose in her heart.

She never expected that the person she considered omnipotent, calm, cautious, and intelligent would appear so exhausted.

This left her at a loss.

"Yan, you..."

Before Mai Xiaowen could speak, Ye Yan interrupted.

He raised his empty, dark eyes, stared coldly at her, and said in an icy tone.

"And aren't you just as strange?"

Ye Yan's words stunned Mai Xiaowen.

She looked at Ye Yan with a puzzled expression, seemingly not understanding what he was talking about.

"Would a normal person carry that many bullets, a large backpack, and so many needles to administer injections in Puba?"

Ye Yan's tone revealed doubt.

He had found it strange before; Mai Xiaowen's equipment seemed too abundant, unlike what an ordinary player would prepare.

Mai Xiaowen frowned. She wanted to explain, but Ye Yan didn't give her the chance.

Everyone has their own secrets.

I won't ask about your secrets.

"But I hope you understand that we're all in the same boat now."

"Mutual trust is essential for survival."

At this point, Ye Yan took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm himself down.

Given this situation, Ye Yan had reason to suspect that this guy knew he was going to travel through time and made preparations in advance.

However, Ye Yan did not ask.

Because he understands.

Everyone has the right to privacy.

He was the same.

He didn't want to ruin their current relationship or affect their cooperation by asking too many questions.

It prevented him from getting home.

Ye Yan's words silenced Mai Xiaowen.

She had her head down, lost in thought.

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

After a long while, she raised her head, looked at Ye Yan, and a resolute look flashed in her eyes.

"it is good."

"I see."

I will trust you.

"I also hope you can trust me."

Ye Yan nodded upon hearing Mai Xiaowen's words.

A smile appeared on his face.

From the very beginning, he didn't intend to explore too much.

From the very beginning, his goal was pure.

Come back home!

Return to the original world, return to Earth.

He didn't want to care about anything else, nor was he interested in caring about it.

What conspiracy, what scheme, what alien, what fake human?

None of these things matter to him.

He would do anything to get home.

He would not refuse to cooperate with hypocrites, join forces with liars, or even make deals with those lurking in the shadows.

He just wanted to go home.

He is willing to pay any price for this goal.

Getting to know these teammates, understanding the rules, and even meeting with Saeed were all for this goal.

Come back home!

This simple and pure goal has sustained him to this day.