Strange Rules of the Game: Starting with Playing Little Grey Wolf!

Blue Star, Dragon Kingdom, Jiangcheng City.

In a rented room of less than 20 square meters, Su Mu lay sprawled on a hard bed, holding a second-hand smartphone in his hand, his thumb mechanically swiping upwards.

The light from the screen reflected on his slightly pale face, making him look somewhat bleak.

On the TikTok app, a series of chilling videos are playing on a loop.

In the video, a sallow-faced, emaciated livestreamer is facing the camera, holding up a dark, unsightly object, his voice unusually excited.

"Family! Look what I found! This is a piece of kaolin clay that hasn't completely petrified! Just add a little bit of the water that collected from yesterday's rain, boil it up, and the taste will be absolutely amazing! Today is another gift from nature, let's go! Cheers, brothers!"

The comments section was filled with lamentations.

"You should be secretly happy, blogger. I can't even find kaolin clay here anymore."

"Yesterday, three people from the neighboring community were hospitalized because of fighting over half a bottle of mineral water. When will this ever end?"

"I heard that the United States has started developing synthetic starch. I wonder if it will last until then."

Su Mu sighed and slid his finger up again.

Next video.

The screen displayed a giant countdown, with red numbers hanging like a Damocles' sword over everyone's heads, ticking away to zero second by second.

[00 hours, 09 minutes, and 42 seconds until the next bizarre tale of national destiny rules begins]

This is the third year since the arrival of the National Fortune Game.

Three years ago, an indescribable and eerie force enveloped the entire planet Earth.

Without any warning or explanation, a game called "Tales of National Destiny Rules" forcibly took over the fate of humanity.

Resources are depleted, and disasters are frequent.

Even breathing a breath of fresh air has become a luxury.

Every month, this damn game randomly selects one chosen one from around the world to enter the instance.

If they win, the nation will prosper, resources will multiply a hundredfold, and they may even gain extraordinary technology and longevity.

We lost?

The punishment was absolutely hellish.

At best, natural disasters will occur frequently within the country; at worst, bizarre creatures will descend upon reality, turning the city into a buffet.

Unfortunately, China's luck has recently run out.

Three times in a row, the chosen ones of the Dragon Kingdom have died tragically in the dungeon.

The month before last, he was a top soldier with exceptional skills, but because he stepped into the door with his left foot first, he violated the rules and was instantly killed, leaving behind a pool of blood.

Last month, a logic PhD with an IQ of 180 was supposed to be a sure thing, but he got confused by the word games in the "Mom's Note" game. In the end, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of millions of people in the live stream, he laughed and gouged out his own eyes.

This has led to an extreme scarcity of resources in the Dragon Kingdom, with everyone struggling to survive.

Su Mu stared at the constantly ticking countdown on the screen, feeling a mix of emotions.

"To be transported to this kind of world is the worst luck imaginable."

That's right, he's a time traveler.

Three days ago, he was on Earth drinking cola and watching anime, and when he woke up, he found himself in this parallel world.

This place is very similar to his original world, but the cultural and entertainment industry is extremely lacking, and there are no familiar anime, games, or novels here.

Instead, there is a suffocating apocalyptic atmosphere.

"Fortunately, I'm just a deadbeat otaku who's good for nothing but being handsome."

Su Mu chuckled self-deprecatingly and rolled over.

"In a game where the odds are against you, you'd definitely choose a special forces soldier or a scientist, right? I'll just be a nobody. As long as I'm not sent to my death, I'm willing to eat dirt."

However, he seemed to have forgotten that the Transmigrator Association did not allow transmigrators to act recklessly.

Just as the countdown reached zero, the phone screen suddenly froze.

Not only his cell phone, but also the electronic sign outside the window, the television, and even the electronic watch on his wrist all turned crimson at the same time.

A cold, mechanical voice, devoid of any emotion, resounded directly in the depths of his mind—no, in the depths of the souls of eight billion people worldwide.

【warn!warn! 】

[Countdown complete! The fourth round of the National Destiny Rules Mystery Game has officially begun!]

[Global data stream scan in progress...]

[This instance's codename: Green Grassland.]

[Instance Rating: A (Extremely Dangerous/Survival/Factional Battle)]

Su Mu suddenly sat up in bed, his heart pounding.

Green Green Grassland?

This name... why does it sound so familiar?

Before he could react, the voice continued broadcasting.

[Randomly selecting chosen ones from various countries...]

[Selection complete! The list is as follows!]

At this very moment, two billion people flooded into the Dragon Kingdom's online live broadcast room.

The barrage of comments was so dense and fast that it was impossible to read the words. Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the names that were about to appear on the screen.

"May the Jade Emperor protect me, I must be a ruthless person!"

"Stop being a bookworm, please! We need a special forces king!"

"Anything is fine as long as I survive the first day. I don't want to go hungry again!"

On the screen, lines of golden text began to scroll.

[The Chosen One of the Lighthouse Nation: John Smith (former Delta Force instructor, skilled in wilderness survival and combat).]

Upon seeing this name, the hearts of Chinese viewers sank.

"It's over, the US is serious this time. Special forces instructors, this is like a game-changer."

[The Chosen One of the Cherry Blossom Country: Mei Chuan Kuzi (a renowned horror and suspense novelist with exceptional psychological fortitude).]

"The country of cherry blossoms should not be underestimated either. In these kinds of ghost story instances, mental fortitude is sometimes more important than physical strength."

[The Chosen One of the Bear Nation: Ivanov (Unarmed Fighting Champion, nicknamed "The Brown Bear").]

The names of contestants from powerful nations lit up, each with a prestigious title in their respective field.

Finally, amidst the intense anticipation of everyone, the line of text representing the Dragon Kingdom slowly emerged.

[The Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Su Mu.]

[Occupation: Unemployed / Veteran anime/manga enthusiast.]

Dead silence.

There was a three-second-long silence in the entire Dragon Kingdom live stream room, with not a single comment appearing.

Immediately afterwards, the volcano erupted.

"Holy crap??? Unemployed bum?!"

"System, are you bugged? Last game you were a Doctor, this game you're just conceding and picking an unemployed bum?"

"What kind of job is a 'veteran anime fan'? Does it mean going in there to recommend anime to monsters?"

"Heaven is dooming our Dragon Kingdom! This 'Green Grassland' thing sounds like a wilderness survival dungeon, sending a shut-in to compete with special forces soldiers and fighting champions for resources? Isn't this just like delivering takeout?"

"Who is Su Mu? Find him! Tell him to go inside and find a cool place to bury himself, so he doesn't drag us down with him!"

"I'm already preparing to eat dirt. This game is hopeless, let's call it a day."

In the rented room, Su Mu stared at the large characters "Su Mu" on his phone screen, along with the sarcastic job description that followed, and froze.

"Wait... I haven't even had a chance to try out the so-called 'rustic lunchbox' yet, and they've already sent me in?"