Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Who says otherwise? Even if he hadn't died, we were planning to bring him back to life in person after we finished the game."

Player #3 said bitterly.

What was originally a great team of experienced players was ruined by the original player #2 and these three culprits.

"How do you know the other party's true identity?"

Liu Zheng asked in surprise.

"There are only a few types of people who would sign a contract with the Red Witch Board Game Hall. And that guy's style is so unique, we can always find clues."

"That's what Player #3 said."

"Ok."

He shrugged, not really caring.

He's already offended several of the top bigwigs in the metropolis, so these little Calamis are nothing to him.

"Player #4, are you sure you want to pass the Scholar skill check?"

The female divers urged.

"determine."

"That's what Player #4 said."

"Player #4's Scholar skill requires 80 points. If the dice roll is greater than or equal to 80, the skill is considered successful; otherwise, it is considered unsuccessful."

Two ten-sided dice appeared before him.

"Roll over. Never mind, I'll try a different prayer."

Player #4 swallowed back the words he was about to say.

"Beautiful and generous Dice Goddess, please grant your believers a little bit of insignificant luck."

He knelt on one knee and muttered incantations.

The dice spun slowly as he prayed, then came to a stop.

9 and 5.

"Ahhh, just 2 o'clock away from a perfect success!"

Player #4 screamed.

It's fortunate to have almost failed, but it's even more heartbreaking to have almost succeeded.

"No, no. Kind and benevolent Dice Goddess, whatever number you bestow upon your believers, I am overjoyed."

Player number 4 slapped himself in the face and quickly changed his story.

"Tsk, so calculating even when rolling a die."

Liu Zheng cast a disdainful glance at him.

Player 1 and Player 3 both cast disdainful glances their way.

It's as if he's not driven by self-interest. Doesn't he have any idea how he threw those two emergency punches?

"Detection successful, relevant information has been sent to the character card."

"The Ernil Sea Monster is a mutated product of the Great Octopus after being corrupted by the mysterious power of the Unpredictable Sea, possessing power comparable to that of a dragon. Even though what you are facing is only a juvenile, it is still beyond human power to stop."

"The Ernil sea monster has extremely keen hearing, so it usually uses sound waves to locate its prey. This is both its advantage and its weakness."

Player #4 read out the information they had obtained.

"Got it, you mean we need to make some noise to attract its attention?"

Liu Zheng said.

"Yes."

Player #3 nodded.

"Then throw something over there?"

Player 1 suggested.

"What should we throw?"

"Just throw it away."

Player #3 shook the empty medicine bottle in his hand.

"You're unlikely to succeed. The sound of your footsteps is definitely louder than the business of throwing that little bottle out of the box."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"Then let's throw this away?"

Player #4 took out a first-aid kit.

Some items can be ignored by NPCs; this is the host's final act of mercy.

"No, this is the only first-aid kit we have. If you throw it away now, what will we use later?"

Player #3 immediately objected.

Having medical skills isn't enough to restore stamina; you also need medical supplies.

Now that they are both seriously injured, they definitely need this medical kit to recover their fighting ability.

"Why can't we throw things away first and then take action?"

Liu Zheng suddenly said.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Player #3 asked."

"Look there."

He pointed to a corner of the cabin where a large iron hook hung on the wall.

There were old bloodstains on the iron hooks; it was unclear whether they were originally used to hang people or fish.

"You're planning to use the sound of the bottle smashing to lure the sea monster to attack that iron hook, and then hang your tentacles on it?"

As expected of a group of expert players, player number 3 immediately understood what he meant.

"Yes."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"I think it's okay."

Player #4 nodded.

"I also think it's feasible."

Player 1 also said.

"What about Mike? Should we save him?"

"Player #3 asked."

"Let's save him. Whether he's a pirate spy or a real rich young master, he's quite important for the subsequent plot."

Liu Zheng said.

"Okay. But if he doesn't cooperate, then forget it."

"That's what Player #3 said."

Just like in real life, the success of a rescue often depends on whether the person being rescued cooperates.

Sometimes, the person being rescued not only doesn't want to be rescued, but even wants to kill the person who rescued them.

If we have to go through a power struggle to save someone, then it will all be a mess and a joke.

"If they don't cooperate, I'll just stab them to death."

Player 1 said coldly.

People in the metropolis are ruthless killers in real life, let alone the NPCs in role-playing games.

"No."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"What? You've taken a fancy to that kid?"

Player 1 sneered.

Since it's a simulated role-playing game, there are naturally some things you can do, and the experience is even better than in reality.

“If you talk to me like that again, I don’t mind shoving your head up your ass.”

Liu Zheng said calmly.

"Then why won't you let me kill him?"

Player 1 questioned.

"Nonsense, where did you get the knife?"

He rolled his eyes.

"Uh, I guess so."

Player 1 scratched his head.

It's already generous of player number 3 to keep a knife; making them all keep weapons is only possible if the host is their biological mother.

"Besides, killing him would be such a waste. Wouldn't it be better to throw him out to attract the sea monster's attention?"

Liu Zheng revealed a sinister smile.

Chapter 335 Dice Girl, Save Me!

“That makes sense. Then you go and rescue him in a bit.”

"That's what Player #3 said."

"Row."

Liu Zheng nodded.

He possesses both high strength and agility, and his stamina is at its maximum, making him ideally suited for either rescuing or killing.

"Then it's settled."

Just as Player 3 finished speaking, the Sea Maiden's voice rang out at the perfect moment.

"Discussion time is over. Now it's time for the action round. Player number 2 goes first."

How much can I accomplish in one round?

Liu Zheng asked.

"Not necessarily. You can propose what you want to do, and the host will decide whether it is feasible."

The female diver said.

"Is it that elastic?"

He was lost in thought.

“Then I’ll take the bottle from Player 3 first, then smash it against the iron hook on the wall. While the tentacles are attacking the hook, I’ll rush to MacArthur’s side, grab him, and run to the upper deck.”

"Sure, but you'll have to pass a sports skills assessment first."

The female diver said.

"Then let's move on."

Liu Zheng nodded.

Given his attributes, the likelihood of a failure is relatively low.

"Player #2 needs 60 points for this combat skill. If the dice roll is greater than or equal to 60, the skill will pass; otherwise, it will fail."

Two ten-sided dice appeared in his hand.