God's imitator

Chapter 387 Inner Court Rules
Silence fell over the area outside; no one spoke.

Now that the items have been distributed, there's no going back, whether you think you bid too high or too low.

More importantly, this simple auction before the game started gave all the players in the outer area a bad feeling.

The subsequent game will likely repeat the scene where Wu Xiaomei and Peng Hong risked their lives to endure electric shocks.

As parents, no one doubts their own determination, just as no one doubts the determination of others.

The big screen then showed the players inside, and everyone watched silently, especially focusing on their own children.

Finally, after another two minutes, the six players inside the arena could no longer hold on.

Someone let go first, the chain quickly retracted, and then a chain reaction occurred, forcing all players to let go.

With a clang, the chains and handles struck the floor in unison, seemingly signaling the official start of the game.

Fu Chen looked at his hand; the skin on the second knuckle was chafed and it hurt a little.

Both arms were completely exhausted, feeling numb, sore, and swollen, and my hands were trembling involuntarily.

With a "click," the mechanism that had been locking everyone's waists was unlocked, and they regained their freedom.

However, the mechanism on the head is still there and cannot be removed.

The official game rules began playing on the big screen.

The rules for the "Inside Players" game will now be announced.

In this game, players inside the arena must complete two challenges; failure to complete either will result in instant death.

[You will be assigned different "cart pens" later. Each pen has different performance characteristics and is a key item for completing this game. Please cherish and use them wisely.]

The game will consist of six rounds. In each round, you will need to complete each of the two challenges once, but you can discuss and decide the order in which they are performed.

Now, we will introduce the details of the two challenges. Please look at the newly appeared platform in the center of the room.

The room was filled with the rumbling sound of mechanisms rising up. Originally, there was nothing in the center except for the iron chains and pull rings connected to the floor, but now, new mechanisms have appeared.

At the very center is a huge hexagonal platform, roughly the same height as a typical desktop.

Around this hexagonal platform, there is a set of tables and chairs on each side, for a total of six sets of tables and chairs.

This naturally corresponds to the six players inside the arena.

Once the platform stopped moving, everyone went to check the tables and chairs in front of them.

Fu Chen noticed that there was a map on the table. In addition to the simple scenery, there was a winding road that stretched from the upper left to the upper right of the screen, making a few slight turns.

There is a closed rectangular metal box at the top of the table.

On that larger hexagonal platform, apart from a smaller hexagonal region in the center, the rest was divided into six trapezoidal regions.

In addition, there is a special mechanism floating on the table, the purpose of which is currently unknown.

The player's name was also noted on the corresponding trapezoidal area.

Challenge 1: Exclusive Punishments

[After placing their respective carpenter's pens into a special mechanism on the hexagonal platform, players simultaneously hold the pens, keeping their arms suspended in the air.]

[At the same time, the player's facial controls will lock, obscuring their view.]

[During this period, applying any force is strictly prohibited; otherwise, it will be considered a violation, with a warning for the first offense and immediate punishment for the second.]

When a special mechanism moves to a player's corresponding trapezoidal area, that player's designated punishment room will unlock. That player must enter the room and accept the punishment before the end of the current round, or they will suffer instant death.

[Challenge 2: The Racetrack in the Painting]

Players sit at a table, each holding a racing pen, gripping the top and keeping their arms suspended in the air. They enter the track through the entrance on the tabletop map and exit through the exit.

During this period, the pen must not touch the map, the pen tip's projection must remain within the track and must not touch the track edge, and there can be no rest during the race.

Players have three chances per round.

If successful, the next game will use the next map; if unsuccessful, the next game will continue with the current map.

There are a total of six maps. A player is considered to have successfully completed the third map by the end of the game; otherwise, they will suffer an instant death penalty.

[Completing more maps will earn you bonus visa time, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.]

[Please note: Different pen types have different performance characteristics and all have a certain probability of 'going out of control,' meaning they randomly generate special forces in any direction. Players can control them manually or modify them using in-game 'devices.']

At the same time, five square platforms rose from the floor of the hall, somewhat like independent jewelry display cases, where props could be placed and simple operation buttons were provided.

Moreover, these platforms all have different designs. For example, one of them looks like a miniature gas station, making it very recognizable.

These five types of equipment are: modification shops, repair shops, car rental companies, gas stations, and television stations.

They each have different uses; you can use these devices to modify vehicles or execute special game strategies, but all of them require funds.

The cost of the five devices may vary as the game progresses. Please check the notice board on the device platform for specific functions, usage methods, and cost.

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[In addition, please pay special attention to a crucial hidden rule for the inner area:]

Among the six players inside the arena, one has "super privileges."

If this player survives to the end of the game, they will unlock "Super Privileges": they can bypass the lower-level rules of the arcade and directly decide the fate (including but not limited to life and death) of one or two players.

The method to identify a "super privilege player" is: neither the player nor the player they teamed up with felt any guilt towards the other.

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Violence or other rule-breaking behavior is prohibited in this game; violators will be subject to immediate death.

[The above are the game rules for players inside the game area. For more hidden rules, please explore and discover them on your own.]

Now, all players, please collect your own 'Car Pen'.

[The "Cart Pen" is an exclusive item and may not be exchanged. Once damaged, it cannot be recovered. Please take special care!]

[The game will officially begin in 10 minutes. Please get ready!]

On each person's desk was a rectangular metal box, which then opened with a "snap".

Inside are the cars and pens that the players in the outdoor area previously bid on.

Fu Chen picked up his car pen and realized that it was much heavier than he had imagined.

It feels a bit cold to the touch, leaning towards a metallic material, with a somewhat rugged design and a 'van' logo at the top.

There are detailed illustrations on the table, including the player's sitting posture and the action of holding the pen.

If the posture is incorrect, it will be judged as a failure.

(End of this chapter)