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Chapter 104: Skip the walkthrough and go straight to the main story.
Life at the Hellfire Club was incredibly boring.

Each meal features only the same expensive ingredients and fine wines, followed by a massage and therapy service provided by a dedicated person.

When bored, one can only randomly choose from a dazzling array of luxury goods, or play with those heavy gold bricks to build blocks. Day after day, this is really boring.

Du Mu sank into the leather sofa, swirling the red wine in his glass—the vintage was unknown, but it certainly wasn't from 82.

He sighed softly, wondering how things were going with the Brotherhood. He hoped the members were all doing well, and that he would bear this pain alone.

You seem to be in a bad mood. Is something bothering you?

The White Queen was leaning against the door at some point, watching Du Mu with great interest.

I wasn't actually feeling uncomfortable; I was clearly trying hard to suppress the upturned corners of my mouth, afraid that I would burst out laughing on the spot.

Du Mu did not explain, but lowered his head and said in a low voice, "No, I just suddenly thought of my companions."

The White Queen's telepathic abilities had no effect on Du Mu; seeing his demeanor, she assumed it was a sign of low spirits.

She approached slowly and said softly, "I understand how you feel, but now you are a member of Hellfire, and your former companions are destined to become obstacles for us."

Du Mu nodded heavily: "I know."

The White Queen smiled slightly: "It's good that you understand. Don't worry, as long as our plan succeeds, the future Earth will be dominated by us mutants. Your former companions will have no reason to stop us anymore, and you will naturally be able to reunite."

"I hope so."

Du Mu sighed. He was about to burst if he kept pretending, so he changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Empress Bai, did you want to see me?"

"Just call me Emma."

Emma took two more steps closer and said softly, "Didn't I tell you? I'm very interested in you. You're not a telepath, but my abilities don't work on you. Can you tell me why?"

Due to the angle and distance, Du Mu only saw a white blur in front of him, but out of respect for the difference between men and women, he did not dare to observe closely. He only noticed that the deep V seemed to be even deeper, and the zipper had dropped by about 2.02 centimeters.

Emma: (V)
Du Mu remained silent for five minutes before slowly speaking: "The reason is simple: I have an iron will that is unaffected by any mental abilities."

Emma's lips twitched slightly.

She definitely noticed that.

It's astonishing that someone can stare straight ahead for five minutes without blinking; such willpower is truly remarkable.

If she hadn't felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and hadn't secretly pulled the zipper back up a bit, Du Mu probably wouldn't have spoken so quickly.

Emma: (Y)
Emma was skeptical of what Du Mu said.

But she didn't press the matter further, and continued with a smile, "So, even your companion with telepathic abilities, that person's abilities didn't work on you, right?"

Upon hearing this, Du Mu immediately knew that Emma was referring to Charles, and he understood instantly.

So this was her real target.

Du Mu nodded without changing his expression: "Indeed, his telepathic abilities have never worked on me."

"Who is he?"

Emma pressed on, then, as if worried about causing a misunderstanding, added softly, "I've fought that telepath before. He's incredibly powerful, so we have to take precautions."

"Don't worry, our Hellfire motto is not to harm our own kind, we won't do anything to him."

This is a lie!

The greatest threat to the Hellfire Clan right now is that mysterious telepath.

When Charles used the brainwave amplifier to search for mutants across the globe, Emma, ​​who was also a telepath, instantly sensed the unprecedentedly powerful mental fluctuations.

She could sense that this powerful mental fluctuation came from the telepath she had fought at sea.

In fact, Emma's telepathic abilities are inferior to Charles'.

Charles can easily alter other people's memories and even reshape their cognition, while Emma can at most create realistic illusions and has not yet touched the deeper spiritual realm.

With the enhancement of the brainwave amplifier, Charles's abilities increased dramatically, and the coverage even expanded to the entire Earth.

Upon learning of Charles's terrifying abilities, Sebastian felt deeply uneasy, fearing that he might be controlled by Charles without realizing it.

He was finally relieved when he received the mind-blocking helmet.

However, Sebastian remained uneasy about Charles's threat, after all, he couldn't wear a helmet forever.

Such a potential threat must be completely eliminated to ensure peace of mind!
Because Charles never showed up, Sebastian had no idea about the telepath's specific information, which is why he sent Emma to inquire with Du Mu.

Ultimately, they still didn't fully trust Du Mu, this newcomer.

Hearing Emma's words, Du Mu nodded emphatically: "Yes, I believe you. Actually, that telepath is very easy to recognize. You can spot him at a glance, even in a crowd."

Emma then asked, "What does he look like?"

Du Mu said seriously, "He is a man, very burly, with a full beard, and he likes to have a cigar in his mouth. Oh right, his name is Logan, and he also gave himself the code name Wolverine."

“Wolverine?” Emma muttered. “That name doesn’t sound like a telepath.”

Du Mu said in a serious tone, "That's all just a facade. That way, the enemy can't guess his true abilities. Moreover, he likes to disguise himself as a close combat expert, but in reality, he's a telepath who launches mental attacks when the opponent is off guard."

Emma was shocked. She couldn't believe you could play like that?

This telepath called Wolverine is far too insidious!

She secretly resolved that when she returned, she must remind Sebastian to be especially wary of this Wolverine. If they encountered him, she should strike hard and not give him any chance to use his abilities.

Having extracted the information she wanted, Emma naturally changed the subject, chatting casually with Du Mu and even pouring herself a glass of wine in a very familiar manner.

It's true that she was indeed very interested in Du Mu.

Telepaths also have their own troubles, namely, seeing through people's hearts too clearly and understanding many things too clearly, which becomes a burden.

However, someone like Du Mu, who is completely immune to her abilities, brings a rare sense of novelty.

Du Mu was open to all comers, and he was also very interested in Emma. He thought this would be a good opportunity to get to know Emma and see if he could poach her from the Brotherhood and develop Hellfire Club into a second Brewery.

With the help of alcohol, the two quickly started chatting.

Emma revealed that, like Torrent, she was later invited by Sebastian to join the Hellfire Club. Sebastian valued her abilities and wealth, while she valued Sebastian's ambition, and the two hit it off immediately.

However, Sebastian was still wary of her, which could be seen from the fact that he never took off his helmet. After all, no one wants someone to read their mind.

Du Mu expressed his understanding.

He hasn't taken off the Dumb Ring since entering this instance.

Emma didn't mind; she didn't care about Sebastian as a person, but rather about his ambition.

As they chatted, Emma, ​​perhaps due to her low alcohol tolerance or getting too carried away, gradually changed the "Y" on her chest back into a "V," and the way she looked at Du Mu became strange.

Du Mu hesitated for two seconds before asking, "System, although this isn't the first time I've asked, are you sure this game doesn't have a female NPC romance mode?"

【No】

To Du Mu's disappointment, the system's response remained the same.

Suddenly, a thought struck him: "Can I proceed to the final stage without using a walkthrough?" [This game offers complete freedom.]

"Stop talking nonsense, is it possible or not?"

【Can】

"Damn it! Why didn't you say so sooner?!"

Du Mu's face darkened.

He had tried to find out if the game had a romance system, but he couldn't find any hints or suggestions, and thought it was just a pure combat game.

I never expected that this game could be played without a walkthrough!
Before Du Mu could finish his conversation with the system, he felt a humanoid object press down on him, something pressing directly against his face.

Emma: (V)
"Emma, ​​calm down. This is workplace harassment, which can land you in jail."

Du Mu tried to persuade him, but his voice sounded somewhat muffled due to the surrounding environment.

Emma sensed Du Mu's change and chuckled, "I think it's you who needs to calm down."

"Then let's both calm down. You need to calm down, and I need to calm down too."

Du Mu opened his mouth wide, but the environment was too crowded, and he couldn't breathe without opening his mouth.

"Besides, we just met."

"Shut up!"

Emma displayed the domineering aura of the White Queen, pressing down and forcefully silencing Du Mu before he could finish speaking.

Although Du Mu was fully capable of resisting Emma, ​​he was deterred by her prestigious status as one of the shareholders of the Hellfire Club, someone a newcomer like himself could not afford to offend.

If he resists and angers the other party, and Emma kicks him out of the Hellfire Club in a fit of rage, he simply cannot bear the consequences.

Du Mu became increasingly alarmed as he thought about it, but faced with the fear of losing his job, he ultimately chose silence and submission.

He comforted himself silently in his heart.

This sacrifice is nothing for the future of the Brotherhood.

By the time Du Mu regained his sight, Emma's V had already transformed into a person.
Then comes the long and tedious cutscene. I know you don't like watching this, so just skip it!

The next day, Du Mu looked at the muddy mess beside him and exclaimed in admiration.

"This game is so realistic!"

"It's so realistic!"

"lifelike!"

Important things must be said three times!
Du Mu strongly suspects that the game planner must have had some side business or worked on other types of games before developing this game.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to create such realistic sensory feedback.

However, the only drawback is that the cutscenes are too short.

It's not his fault, it's that Emma is too bad.

At first, she was the majestic and domineering White Queen, mounting her horse and personally leading the army, determined to kill Du Mu without leaving a single survivor.

As a result, after only a few hundred rounds, she was knocked off her horse by Du Mu's sword and lay on the ground in a sorry state, begging for mercy. She couldn't even fill the length of the cutscene.

Boom boom boom!
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Who?"

Du Mu's tone revealed his impatience.

He also wanted to examine Emma's modeling details closely to see if the game was up to par, so he could provide feedback and suggestions.

The sound of rushing water came from outside the door: "It's me. Black Emperor wants you to assemble in the hall. We're about to take action."

"I see."

Du Mu grabbed the blanket and covered Emma with it, then stood up and instantly changed his outfit into a glamorous suit.

The members of the Hellfire Club are all sophisticated people, dressed in suits and ties, and his outfit perfectly matches the style of the Hellfire Club.

Du Mu walked out of the room and closed the door behind him.

Jiliu was still waiting outside the door, and asked curiously, "Yesterday I think I saw the White Queen enter your room, but I haven't been able to find her today. Do you know where the White Queen went?"

Du Mu patted Jiliu on the shoulder: "Sebastian is right about you. You have absolutely no sense of propriety."

Rapids: "?"

Seeing the other person's blank expression, Du Mu secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, it was Torrent who summoned him. If it had been Red Devil, given his elusive nature, he probably would have teleported directly into his room.

Although he is not afraid to expose some of the darker aspects of the workplace, he has absolutely no interest in being watched by others, even if it is just a game!

Soon, the two arrived at the hall and met Sebastian and Red Devil who were waiting there.

Sebastian's gaze swept over Du Mu, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "Now that everyone's here, let's prepare to set off."

He neither inquired about the whereabouts of the White Queen Emma nor made any attempt to reserve a place for her, as if she had no need to participate in this operation in the first place.

Du Mu asked, "What is our mission?"

Sebastian didn't hide anything and explained the plan in general terms.

In short, they needed to travel to Moscow to meet with a general named Volkov and, through coercion and inducement, persuade the Soviet Union to deploy missiles in Cuba, thereby triggering a direct confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States.

[NPC Sebastian Shaw has given you a new quest]

Mission: Cuban Crisis

[Objective: To assist Sebastian Shaw in instigating the Cuban Missile Crisis]

[Reward: 1500 Experience Points, 2 Anchor Point Fragments]

So villains can issue missions too?
Fortunately, this task did not conflict with the tasks previously issued by Charles, so Du Mu accepted it without hesitation.

For a player, there is no good or bad in tasks, only how generous the rewards are.

Seeing this, Du Mu took out a magic mask and put it on.

Sebastian asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

Du Mu explained, "It was my first time playing a villain, and I was a little nervous. I was afraid that I wouldn't look bad enough and wouldn't be able to intimidate the other side."

Sebastian: "."

No, you underestimate yourself. You don't look like a good person at all.

(End of this chapter)