I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 66, Section 1.5: The Class System
“Your teacher has been injured and is currently being treated at the Central Hospital. You can leave now,” Conier called out, peeking out from the second floor and looking towards the entrance.

"Then let me help you." Shui Qi took out a pair of special plastic gloves from her pocket and put them on. Fully equipped, she didn't look like someone who had appeared by accident at all. Instead, she seemed to know what had happened and deliberately barged in.

Conier frowned, looking incredulous. "What? Your teacher is in the hospital being treated, and you still have the mind to help us?"

Shui Qi shrugged and said, "You said yourself that the teacher is in the hospital receiving emergency treatment, which means he'll be alright. Besides, I'm not a doctor, and if I went there now, I'd only be able to stand outside the emergency room. Rather than that, I'd rather help you catch the murderer. I'll rush over as soon as the teacher comes out of the emergency room. In this situation, instead of just waiting there, we should do something practical." In fact, he had already been to the hospital before coming here, but he couldn't tell these police officers that, otherwise they would suspect him of having ulterior motives.

This statement seems reasonable, but it is actually quite problematic. However, it is his own business, and they have no reason to refuse if he insists on getting involved.

Shu Ming used one hand to support himself on the second-floor railing and flipped down to the first floor. He looked at Shui Qi with a smile, his meaning ambiguous, and said, "Shui Qi, do you genuinely want to help us, or are you on the opposite side?"

"What's the difference? Aren't they both about helping the teacher find the murderer?" Shui Qi didn't state her choice but instead asked.

"In my opinion, the difference is huge. If you're not sure and tell us, I might just kick you out." Shu Ming smiled, his slightly narrowed eyes making him appear extremely harmless and approachable. Only those who knew his true nature knew that Shu Ming was a smiling fox from beginning to end, devoid of any kindness.

"I think I'm not the only one who wants to attend the exhibition on February 8th; you all probably want to participate too. In that case, why can't we cooperate?" Shui Qi thought for a moment and finally decided to reveal her purpose.

“You’ve hit the nail on the head, but we can participate whether you’re there or not. On the contrary, you might not be able to participate because Detective Flaro is in a coma. So, Shui Qi, are you negotiating with me?” Shu Ming asked with a smile, his smile exceptionally kind and gentle, just like the first impression he gave that made people want to trust him.

The two people upstairs peered down at the two people arguing fiercely in front of the sofa downstairs. One of them wished the two would start fighting, while the other remained calm, as if he wasn't just watching a show.

"That's exactly what I admired about you and that's why I wanted to invite you," Shui Qi said with a regretful shake of her head and a soft sigh.

“I refused, didn’t I?” Shu Ming chuckled and said.

"Yes, so that means we can't coexist peacefully." Shui Qi lowered her eyes, her faint smile returning to calm.

Shu Ming turned and waved to the two people upstairs. As he passed Shui Qi, he whispered something that only the two of them could hear, "You can obtain police information regarding the investigation, but don't forget to inform us of any new developments you discover."

Shui Qi was slightly taken aback. Shu Ming had always been against him, so why did he suddenly change his mind?
He looked at the two people coming down the stairs with a puzzled expression. The girl in the black dress looked strangely familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before...

"Have I seen you somewhere before?" Shui Qi asked Mu Yegui. If his memory was correct, the two of them must have met before, but where exactly?
"Is this your new pickup line for picking up girls? How cheesy." Conier looked at Shui Qi with disdain, making his dislike for her very clear.

Shui Qi: "..." This wasn't a flirtation, he just wanted to ask where the two of them had met before. Mu Yegui nodded politely to him, then slowly said, "The Royal City."

Upon hearing Mu Yegui's words, Shui Qi suddenly remembered her. Wasn't this the girl he had invited in the royal city but was rejected? What a coincidence to run into her again! But... was she with Shu Ming and the others?

"You two know each other?" Conier paused, then asked instinctively, clearly unaware of the implications of their conversation.

"I see, so you're a player too." Shu Ming squinted at Mu Yegui, his smile deepening, the slight curve of his lips impossible to hide.

Seeing their reactions, Shui Qi realized they weren't a group, meaning the girl was still tackling the dungeon alone.

She's definitely a formidable character. From the moment I saw her white cloak was completely spotless, I knew she was strong. She's in her twenties and alone, yet she's still unscathed. Someone like her should be in their Conqueror's Association; they absolutely cannot let Shu Ming take her away!
"You should be a nobleman now, right?" Shui Qi glanced at the white mask that Mu Yegui was wearing at an angle and said in a very friendly manner.

"Nobility?" Mu Yegui had never heard of this term before, but he was still waiting for Shui Qi to continue.

"Slaves, commoners, knights, nobles, crown princes, and kings—these are the ranks of this world. Those who enter this world for the first time without experiencing any dungeons are slaves, the lowest in status with no human rights. Those who have experienced dungeons and are still residents of the kingdom, whether temporary or official, are considered commoners, currently the largest group. Players who have experienced dungeons, possess official kingdom residency certificates, and have items are called nobles. Those who once possessed items but have used them will fall to the rank of knight. Next is the crown prince, the goal of everyone at this stage, who possesses special privileges. Finally, there is the king who can complete the game."

Shui Qi paused for a moment and then said, "This hierarchy also applies to the indigenous people, but they will use a different terminology. Essentially, it remains the same, just the content is not as complicated as ours. At the current stage, apart from the crown prince, nobles are the most respected class, and they generally receive discounts whether they are traveling or shopping."

He didn't mind doing Mu Yegui a favor, since all the players in the Kingdom of Truth already knew this information. He also realized that Mu Yegui was probably not a resident of the Kingdom of Truth, otherwise he would have known about these five classes.

"Who are you all?" Mu Yegui asked, glancing at the three of them.

"Yes, it's quite easy to get items. In the Kingdom of Truth, almost everyone has one item, although they are all one-time use items."

Using a prop will demote a nobleman to a knight. Although knights enjoy the same privileges as nobles, they are not true nobles. Therefore, they will absolutely not use their props unless absolutely necessary.

I said February 8th isn't the actual February 8th, because I know I definitely won't make it.

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(End of this chapter)