It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Katie Pello asked this question, and Ba quickly replied,

"I've figured out the route of the maze. This should be the end, right? There's no need for me to go in. I still have many of my clansmen here. Leading them out one by one is what I need to do, not clear it with you guys."

"We've made it this far, let's see what the final level is. After all, you can go back to the previous level after passing it, so the final level should be no exception, right? What if the game here is different from the previous one? Since we're here, let's go in and take a look."

Bai Lin's response was simple and clear, but Ba still looked worried. In truth, despite her tireless efforts to find a way out for herself and her entire clan, she had never heard of a successful exit. Even as she ventured deeper into the maze, countless casualties remained. Yet, today, strangely enough, she had encountered this strange and mysterious group of four, gathered together. This uneasy feeling of rapid progress was making her feel uneasy.

I had wanted to lead the newcomers forward out of concern, but when I came to my senses, I found that they had already come to this point.

"What are you thinking about? Oh, don't worry. Even if you escape and don't want to come back, I will throw you back to save your people."

Bai Lin's words interrupted Ba's thoughts, and the latter said angrily,

"Hey, what do you think of my feelings? Even if it's a joke, you can't say that! I was just wondering, if you really don't let me come back, what should I do?"

Chapter 1104 I think it’s cute

"If that's the case, you'll have to face this problem sooner or later. After all, you don't know what's inside, so it's impossible for your people to go in directly in the first batch, right?"

Bai Lin turned sideways, and she would always reveal serious and sharp words in an instant.

"From what I know, there must be some weak tribesmen stranded here, which is why you seem so embarrassed. So I think what I said is correct. I apologize for my excessive joke. Of course, you can choose not to go in with us. It's not too late to go in and take a look when you are ready."

But then, Bai Lin changed the subject and walked towards the door in a swaggering manner.

"But isn't meeting someone like me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? It would be such a shame to waste it, hahahahaha..."

Seeing Bai Lin laughing and pushing the door open like a bitch and rushing in, Ba was a little stunned. Katie held her forehead, shook her head, walked to Ba's side, patted her shoulder, and continued,

"Don't take it too seriously, that's just Rin's personality."

"It's okay... I'm used to it." Ba said helplessly, but she had a patient expression. After a long pause, she squeezed out another sentence.

"What a jerk."

Katie could naturally understand the other party's desire to scold, but because she was in front of him, she could only politely control her emotions.

"I do think she's cute, but you can look at her all you want. Don't mind me. As for whether or not to go in, Tomoe, you should think about it carefully."

As she spoke, Katie Pello followed Bai Lin's footsteps and walked into the door, while Ba was pondering the word "cute" that Katie Pello had said in a somewhat unreasonable way. At the same time, the uncle also started to move.

"Uncle, do you want to go in too?"

"Ah, of course. Although it's embarrassing to have you take care of me all the way here, and I haven't been acting like a reliable adult... but now that I'm here, I don't want to give up this opportunity. Uncle, I have something to do, and it's something that will make me lose face, but I have to do it even if it means owing everyone a favor."

The uncle smiled gently, though with a hint of bitterness. He turned around and said to Ba,

"I'm sorry I haven't been able to repay you properly after coming this far. I'd like to thank you again for your care along the way."

As he spoke, the uncle also went in hurriedly.

"Really? Why are both of you so hard to understand? Why are you talking as if we have to go our separate ways?"

To Tomoe, these people were truly bizarre. Although she had seen many others in the maze, this brief journey had always struck her as particularly bewildering. Initially, she'd followed them out of fear they'd soon perish, but she hadn't expected to end up this far. So, at the crucial moment, she hesitated and became anxious.

But because she stopped and slowed down her thinking, she felt the reality of being able to leave more clearly. As Bai Lin said, she would have to take this step sooner or later, so why not go in now?

Is it because I've been fighting for too long and need a break? Or should I prepare myself before entering? On reflection, none of that matters.

Because hope lay ahead, the reason that kept her moving forward, and the possibility of leading everyone out lay within her heart. Therefore, Ba felt no fatigue, only an overwhelming sense of momentum.

In other words, in excellent condition.

So, go ahead.

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After entering the space, the four of them stood in a pitch-black space. Before them lay a dazzling stage, with flashing signs covered in words like "Congratulations." There were also constant salutes and audience members, whose faces were indistinct, applauding and congratulating them.

"Congratulations on reaching the final stage of the Death Game. Everyone's activities have been very interesting, and we have been watching them closely!"

The mechanical voice also sounded a little excited, not sure if it was intentional, so it sounded a bit feigned. Bai Lin followed his own personality and looked around with a bit of boredom.

"What a stereotypical congratulatory scene, but have you ever considered that these inhuman-like creatures would have a rather uncanny valley effect if brought into reality?"

"We've done a thorough analysis, and a death game should be tense! Who knows, the audience might pounce on you in the next second."

"You're such a tough talker. You better try to put on that professional host act. Hiding behind the screen and acting cute is so ineffective."

Bai Lin yawned sleepily, responding to the other party's words. He narrowed his eyes and looked somewhat leisurely.

"So, what if I show up?"

Suddenly, Bai Lin heard a soft, real voice, startling her awake. She saw a pair of pale blue eyes meeting hers from a distance of less than ten centimeters.

At some point, a curtain separated Bai Lin from the original space. This was no longer the noisy fantasy stage, but only monotonous darkness.

"Hmm... I really don't know what expression you have through the mask. It's so boring."

The person in front of him seemed to have lost interest and said this in a lively tone, thus distancing himself from Bai Lin, allowing his full appearance to be revealed.

The clichéd phrase, "angelic face, devilish figure," struck Bai Lin as incredibly apt when applied to her. Her outfit wasn't formal, but rather a vibrant, Gothic-style dress. Despite the heavy embellishments, it couldn't conceal her exaggerated yet flawless curves.

Just like her seemingly innocent and beautiful face, her soft and alluring warm pink hair couldn't conceal her inner self, a pursuit of pleasure and unwavering assertiveness beneath her cuteness. Her impish, playful beauty, like a dessert laced with an addictive, unspeakable substance, instantly unleashed a sense of danger.

Reason tells you to run for your life, but when you come to your senses, you find that just the first glance and the smell of the dessert have already made you sink deep into the mud, and the only option left is to push yourself completely into extreme danger.

But for Bai Lin, there was no possibility of her being charmed.

"Don't worry, it's no different from a mask. There's no fluctuating expression. Even if you appear in front of me and act cute, I won't feel anything at all."

"Oh, that's so direct. Fortunately, I'm not interested in you either."

The other party didn't seem to care much about Bai Lin's blunt words.

"But you look a bit like someone I know."

Chapter 1105 Alas, the strong attack is not Nancy

"Oh, who could that be?"

The other party seemed to be quite interested, after all, Bai Lin was the one who took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"Phoenix, your kind."

Bai Lin's eyes shifted vaguely to the other person's pointed ears, as if hinting at her elf identity.

"Oh, her, indeed. She's a lucky person, but she didn't make good use of her luck. She doesn't know how to enjoy life and is caught in self-contradiction. It's a pity."

The pink-haired elf spoke to Bai Lin in this way. Her words sounded quite vicious, and her playful tone made them seem even more creepy.

At least, Bai Lin didn't think her evaluation was very good.

"Yeah, there aren't that many stupid people in this world. Most people don't live well, basically because they still have a conscience. People like you usually live pretty well."

"Thank you. I appreciate the compliment"

"Okay, after all this detour, our conversation is really inefficient. Can't you see through my thoughts? Can't you please fast forward a bit? Talking to you is really making me lazy."

Bai Lin simply spoke her mind, not wanting to engage in further conversation. Long ago, the fake Claire had already demonstrated this ability, a spell that completely controlled every living being within a defined territory, even allowing her to read their thoughts. She clearly assumed the other party was using something similar.

However, the other party did respond somewhat pretentiously.

"If you see everything, it won't be interesting. So generally I don't pay too much attention to your thoughts. Even if I do, I only see what I think is necessary at the moment."

"What kind of screening method is that? How can you pick out what you want if you don't look at them all?"

Hearing Bai Lin's question, the other party smiled lightly and put a finger on his lower lip. Then the scene changed rapidly, and a large supermarket with a huge crowd of people appeared in front of Bai Lin.

"like this."

In a flash, she passed behind Bai Lin, pushing his cart. She was dressed like a modern woman out shopping, casually picking up a sweet-looking orange while keeping a close eye on Bai Lin. Then, she casually grabbed some vegetables and meat, each one a choice and of the highest quality.

"You know what? It's actually hard for people to know what they really want. For example, there's a motorcycle you've been eyeing for a long time, but buying it will leave you with nothing and you'll have to live on dirt for the next few months. So, you might not necessarily pay for it."

"It's a matter of weighing the pros and cons. When you're weighing the pros and cons, you don't particularly want that thing anymore. And there are so many options out there that people are constantly overwhelmed by a dazzling array of desires. This mindset is easily swayed."

She pushed the cart to the cashier's counter, leisurely picked up the small chocolate bar on the counter, grinned, and threw it away.

"As for me, I happen to know exactly what I want, and I can even get the best thing I want without even realizing it. To be precise, it should be called intuition, right? But I prefer to call it—"

"talent."

Suddenly, the dazzling array of convenience stores disappeared in an instant, and a breath of fresh air blew in Bai Lin's ears, which made her immediately shift her sight. The other party who moved to Bai Lin's side noticed her behavior and smiled softly and moved away.

"I am a genius, you fake elf lady. The one before you is the renowned Nancy Lin, Lord of the Seven Cities, a gifted elf."

"You really like to suddenly run up to other people. My name is Rin, and it's really unlucky to have the same name as yours."

Bai Lin's words to Nancy remained neutral. She knew exactly what she meant, which was "the goal justifies the means." If someone was desperate enough, they would resort to any means necessary. Such people were the most terrifying, their determination no less than hers.

But what does a so-called genius really count for? Bai Lin understood that even a perverted race like the elves would be quite confident. Rather than intimidating Bai Lin, this self-proclaimed genius...

He had already seen the other party's extremely arrogant flaws.

Thinking of this, Bai Lin's expression became even more bored.

"Haha, I can sense it. You don't enjoy the game, do you? You're just doing what you want to do while also being immersed in your life with that human girl, right? Then why did you make a name for yourself in a casino of that level just to join my game?"

Nancy said this, then stretched out her hand and made a stop gesture to Bai Lin.

"Don't rush to answer me. I don't care much about the answer to the question. I've spent so much time telling you so much just because I want to remind you that sovereignty is always on my side."

"Now, I can tell you clearly that I invited you here just to negotiate terms with you."

"Oh? What conditions?"

"I'm sure you've guessed it, right? I really like those little foxes. I love watching them cuddle together in adversity, constantly struggling to survive, so I kept them in captivity."

"On the surface, this is a maze of desperate games for anyone willing to risk their lives, and that's indeed the case. But finding people as interesting as me is just a small bonus."

Nancy's smile grew increasingly sinister. She didn't reveal her fangs, but perhaps her danger no longer needed to be signaled through sharp teeth and claws. For the first time, Bai Lin felt that eyes of this color could radiate such a sinister expression.

Yes, Bai Lin could see it. Cutting back on food and essentials was perfectly aligned with the Flame Fox's racial abilities, like a test based on the answers. They were ostensibly searching the world for someone, but if any ordinary gambler had truly conquered the Sunrise House casino, they would surely have died there.

In other words, the other party also controlled the strength of the players to a certain extent, and thus designed a situation that would make the Yanhu clan embarrassed and afraid of the death of each player.

The double prison of physical and mental was set here. If Bai Lin's arrival hadn't been a bit out of the ordinary, I'm afraid it would have taken Ba who knows how long to get here.

"Hmm. So what you're saying is that you think I'm not someone who enjoys pleasure either, and you want me to leave right away and not disturb you from raising those little foxes, right?"

Chapter 1106 Who is Provoking Whom

"Yes, you are very clever. I can listen to your purpose and send you out with your little girlfriend."

Nancy conjured up a chair on the upper level, sat on it casually, crossed her legs, put her hands together, and looked down at Bai Lin below.

"I don't know if you've noticed... Actually, no one has ever died in this maze of mine. I always replaced them with magic before they died, and then sent them out. However, if they really want to hinder my true purpose, it's still easy to kill someone, right?"

"It seems that you want to threaten me."

Bai Lin's tone became neither hurried nor slow.

"Yes. And, as a family member, you should listen to your clan, right? In a sense, I am your—"

Nancy smiled evilly, stretched out her voice, and said in the softest, yet most aggressive voice,

"Owner"

As she spoke, a fierce gust of wind, accompanied by a loud noise, suddenly struck. The spatial barrier behind Bai Lin was shattered by her like glass. The strong wind and the shattered debris forced Nancy to close her eyes subconsciously.

"You seem to have mistaken something. Even if I am a retainer, I am directly under the Queen. She is the only one who can order me around, and she wouldn't order me around. After all, you haven't seen all of my memories, so it's normal for you to overlook these details."

Bai Lin's voice echoed in Nancy's ears. When she finally opened her eyes, she saw an incredibly tall figure, standing amidst the strong wind and light. Standing with his back to her, his gaze tilted to the side, his golden eyes seemed to pierce her soul, leaving Nancy speechless for a moment.

Impossible! How could she break the illusionary space spell with her bare hands? She's a follower, after all. Could it be that she's carrying some unique item that I'm not seeing? Or...

"Since you want to threaten me, then just attack with all your might. I can tell you very clearly that if you don't read all my memories, you will definitely lose, and you will lose to your own pride. As for my purpose..."

Without giving Nancy time to think, Bai Lin's words became more and more powerful. She spoke with a deep breath and a strong pronunciation.

"As for my purpose, you can only guess. You never know—"

"You little rat, hiding in this dreary hook, I'm here on the Queen's orders to pull you back into the sunlight. Protecting the reputation of the elves is everyone's responsibility."

Indeed, keeping a race captive and constantly on the brink of danger is clearly a very fringe act. This matter itself was unknown to everyone except Nancy, and the other participants simply couldn't have the same energy and effort to investigate it as Nancy. Perhaps it was precisely because of this airtight information that she hadn't been caught by the elves' self-restraint mechanism.

It could also be because of some kind of barrier here, the specific magic Bai Lin couldn't understand. But one thing she knew for sure was that since this self-proclaimed genius elf was from the same generation as Phoenix, she was considered a "youngster" in the elf community, a rebellious youth under discipline.

As long as she was brought back into the light of day, someone would definitely take her away for him. This was undoubtedly a very powerful threat.

"Hahahahahaha, hahahaha, you're not very interesting, but you've presented me with a very interesting challenge. Do you really think that angering me will bring any benefit?"

Nancy squinted her eyes and said this in a very threatening tone, while Bai Lin turned his back completely, not bothering to look at this side anymore.

"It's hard to use your brain to figure me out. If you really want to know, why not just read my mind?"

"Very tough, then try to survive this last game where I'm going all out. I can't wait to hear your tough little mouth say things like 'don't save me'."