Pre-death assessment

"In this world, most of you are subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death."

"It could be an accident, or it could be homicide or suicide."

"No matter what kind of death you have in this world, it is absolutely impossible to die comfortably."

"But at least it won't be so painful!"

"But here... the ways you die can be infinitely painful."

"Because here, there are no restrictions; everyone can do anything, including torturing anyone to death!"

Ling Wu's voice echoed throughout the city.

This caused everyone who heard it to frown slightly.

Because upon closer reflection, it does seem to be true.

In this world, although death is painful, it is not as painful as some people think.

Here, there are no constraints, and there are countless ways to die.

Who can guarantee how someone will torture them to death if they fall into someone else's hands?

Skinning and dismembering, live dissection, dismemberment—anything is permissible.

That's truly worse than death!

"Of course, there is indeed a chance of resurrection in this pre-death assessment space."

Ling Wu continued, "Both killing and stealing chess pieces carry the possibility of resurrection."

"But such a possibility... is so slim it's almost negligible!"

"Therefore, I also advise you not to kill people indiscriminately."

"Because the so-called 'kill a thousand people and you can leave' is true."

"It's nothing more than a trap that could lead everyone to their deaths!"

"It seems that out of our 12,000-plus people..."

"In the end, perhaps twelve people will be able to leave alive by committing murder."

"But gentlemen, if there are nine hundred people, and each of them kills a dozen or so..."

"Even if all nine hundred remaining men were killed by one person, they still wouldn't be enough to raise a thousand!"

"This path may seem like a way out, but in reality, it's a path where everyone is killing each other..."

"It's already a dead end!"

"And as time went on, more and more people died."

"Trying to find those chess pieces, no bigger than an eyeball, in this huge city is like finding a needle in a haystack."

"Those chess pieces might be in some trash can, in some crevice in a corner, or in some pile of rubble."

"I ask you all, if there weren't enough manpower, such a huge city, and such limited time..."

"How can we find them all?"

"Therefore, if they kill each other, in the end, it is highly likely that no one will be able to kill a thousand people."

"And the remaining people are too few to find and assemble even a single set of chess pieces!"

"In the end, everyone just died here after a brutal battle of mutual slaughter!"

Upon hearing Ling Wu's words, some people who had not yet figured out the facts suddenly realized the truth.

It seems... it really is as he said!

If everyone is killing each other, the chance of killing a thousand people becomes increasingly slim as the fighting continues.

At the same time, the chance of collecting all the pieces is becoming increasingly slim.

Li Qingxue, who was standing next to him, immediately understood what Ling Wu meant when she heard him say that.

So that's why he told me not to try to beat the game by killing people.

This is indeed a trap.

This is even... a complete joke!

Death's cruel joke!

Death gives everyone a sliver of hope, and then lets them unleash their pent-up desires and turn on each other.

Many people believe that the fewer competitors there are, the greater their chances.

In fact, quite the opposite!

"This is a game of death, a cruel joke played by death."

Ling Wu continued, "The more excited you get, the more you fall into the trap of death."

"So now, I have a suggestion for everyone."

"That is... to put down the fighting and enjoy this extra year."

"Even though your loved ones, family, and friends are not by your side."

"But you can meet new friends and find new lovers here."

"Then, briefly...enjoying their later years!"

"Turn this cruel joke of death into your own enjoyment."

"As for whether we can collect all the chess pieces, let's leave it to fate and take things as they come."

"At least this way, everyone won't have to suffer so much, won't have to endure such horrific tragedy!"

"Of course, I know that even if I say these things, some people will still hold onto their own views."

"After all... people's hearts are unpredictable."

"But I think many people actually know that they can't kill others and that they can't possibly leave alive in the end."

"So, do whatever you want... it's up to you!"

After saying that, Ling Wu cut off the call.

Then he stood up and waved to Li Qingxue: "Let's go."

He knew that his words would naturally cause some changes in this assessment space.

Some people will naturally have their own ideas.

Then his goal was achieved.

Li Qingxue nodded, then followed Ling Wu out of the broadcasting room.

"Now it seems... you're not such a bad person after all."

Li Qingxue followed behind Ling Wu, watching his back.

Ling Wu was able to say such things to reassure people.

To prevent more people from dying in painful battles.

This is definitely not something a bad person would do.

Perhaps the thousand people he killed in the real world were all people who truly deserved to die.

And he is a good person!

Ling Wu did not respond to Li Qingxue's evaluation.

He just smiled faintly and didn't say anything.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the direction of the Armed Police base.

At this moment, back at the base, that team was also listening to what Ling Wu was saying.

There were ten of them, two of whom died earlier, leaving only eight.

"Isn't this someone who's come to the pre-death assessment space for the first time?"

After hearing Ling Wu's words, the beautiful captain curled her lips into a cold smile.

She thought quickly, and then a plan formed in her mind.

"Jack, you stay here. The rest of you come with me to the city center."

She then gave an order.

"Captain, this isn't the first time the target has entered the pre-death assessment space. They possess superpowers. If we go, I'm afraid..."

The other teammates didn't really approve of this approach.

However, the beautiful captain smiled and said, "Doesn't he hope everyone can live in peace? Then let's live in peace with him and make peace!"

"Grab your weapons and let's go!"

Hearing this, although no one understood the captain's intention, they still did as he said.

Then everyone was fully armed and headed to the city center together.

The beautiful captain had a smile playing on her lips.

If nothing unexpected happens, the person who just killed his two teammates is the same person who shouted those words.

It would be best if we could meet.

If you don't encounter him, you can imitate his approach to achieve your own goal.

……

After the two left the municipal center, Li Qingxue continued to follow Ling Wu.

Ling Wu still didn't seem to have any intention of going back.

Does he have some other plan?

As they walked, the two suddenly came to an adult products store on the roadside.

Unmanned vending, scan the code to shop.

Ling Wu stopped walking.

Li Qingxue also stopped, then asked, completely bewildered, "What... are we doing here?"

Could it be that he wanted to bring some adult products?

That's not impossible.

After all, everyone has those needs, and not everyone can hold back forever.

However, not everyone can obtain this satisfaction in this pre-death assessment space.

Therefore, if these things were available, it would indeed be feasible.

In the old days of seafaring, sailors would carry a ewe on the high seas for this very reason…

Ling Wu didn't answer, but simply pulled Li Qingxue inside.

Then he pinned her down in a dark corner.

"What...what are you doing? You can't..."

Li Qingxue's face flushed red instantly, and she panicked.

No, is he serious?

Do you really want to do something that would betray Sister Jiang Luo?

But... how could it be so sudden?

No, we should at least develop it slowly, right?

"Don't speak."

At this moment, Ling Wu suddenly raised his hand and covered her mouth.

"Waaah..."

Li Qingxue gently pushed him away, indicating that she really couldn't.

Firstly, Ling Wu has a girlfriend, and secondly, it can't be this fast no matter what.

"Don't speak, don't make a sound!"

At this moment, Ling Wu lowered his voice and emphasized again.

Li Qingxue then realized that he might not be planning to do that kind of thing to her.

She immediately stopped pushing and shoving, and also stopped making a sound.

Sure enough, footsteps soon came from outside, and there were quite a few people.

The series of footsteps quickly passed by from outside, and they seemed to be in a hurry.

Ling Wucai released Li Qingxue only after the footsteps disappeared.

Li Qingxue gave an awkward smile: "I'm...I'm sorry, I thought..."

She didn't finish her sentence; these kinds of words are never meant to be spoken in the first place.

Ling Wu didn't pay any attention, but walked to the door and peeked out slightly.

Seven people, dressed the same as the two people Li Qingxue had just killed.

These seven people were, of course, the teammates of those two guys.

"If we were to enter the pre-death assessment space as a team, what would be the optimal team size?"

Ling Wu asked.

Ten.

Li Qingxue replied, "Because a typical pre-death assessment space has about 10,000 people, and the maximum survival rate is one in a thousand, which is ten."

"We just killed two, and there are seven more heading towards the city center."

Ling Wu smiled slightly: "So that means... right now, at the Armed Police base, they only have one teammate guarding the base."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingxue was slightly startled: "You already anticipated that they would go to the municipal center after you made your announcement?"

"I wasn't sure, so I took the shortest route from the municipal center to the armed police base."

Ling Wu replied, "I just wanted to see if I would run into them."

"I see." Li Qingxue finally understood everything.

If I don't run into these people, then so be it.

If you encounter them, you can be certain that there is only one person guarding the armed police base.

"Let's go to the Armed Police base."

Ling Wu then walked outside.

Li Qingxue glanced around at the colorful items and clothing in the sales counter.

Then, blushing, she ran out to catch up with Ling Wu.

How embarrassing! I thought they wanted to do something to me, but it turns out I was just overthinking it…