Apocalyptic Extraordinary Convoy, I'm really not weird!

Su Ye nodded without saying anything.

Li Xiaowei asked in a low voice from the side:

"Then... does that mean Brother Ye doesn't need to take any more risks?"

Chen Shou didn't answer, he just looked at Su Ye.

Su Ye remained silent for a few seconds before finally speaking:

"Captain Chen, I have a feeling this matter isn't that simple."

"How so?"

"If hunting were really that easy—"

Su Ye slowed his pace, his gaze sweeping over the scattered survivors around him.

"Those with combat experience can kill ordinary people with ease."

Although everyone has the same physical constitution, experience and reaction time are still there.

If you really put your mind to it, is it difficult to get dozens of stars in just ten hours?

Chen Shou frowned.

Su Ye continued:

"But look at the people around you."

Of those that look like they've been trained, how many are actively hunting?

Most of them were either playing the game diligently or, like us, observing.

"You mean—"

"I mean, there must be something that makes those capable of hunting hesitant to act rashly."

Su Ye looked at Chen Shou.

"Either there will be some consequences after killing, or it's like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."

Or...

He paused:

"...Those who are truly capable are no longer in this hall."

Chen Shou paused in his steps.

These words sent a chill down his spine.

Not in this lobby?

What does that mean?

Have they already left, or gone somewhere else?

Just as he was about to speak, Li Xiaowei suddenly whispered:

"Could it be...?"

Is it because after killing someone, you yourself will become the prey?

Chen Shou and Su Ye both looked at her at the same time.

Li Xiaowei felt a little nervous under their gazes, but she still mustered up her courage to continue:

"that is……

If everyone knows that killing can steal stars, then whoever strikes first will become the target of others.

Especially those who have accumulated a lot of stars, like...

Just like Brother Ye is like this now.

She paused:

"Those who are truly capable may not need to lift a finger."

They just need to wait, wait until others have killed enough, accumulated enough, and then…

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was already quite clear.

Chen Shou remained silent for a long time.

Then he slowly began to speak:

"Xiaowei has a point. But this is only one possibility."

He looked at Su Ye:

"What you just said, 'Those who are truly capable fighters may no longer be here,'"

What are you thinking?

Su Ye shook his head:

"I'm just guessing. But look—"

He raised his chin and pointed to a chess table in the distance.

There were two people standing by the table, one tall and thin, the other short and stout.

The two were facing off, their wristbands glowing, clearly indicating they were playing a game of chess.

But there were at least three groups of people watching them, with different expressions: some were greedy, some were wary, and some were just there to watch the show.

"Those two, no matter who wins, as soon as they show their wristbands, they will be remembered by everyone around them."

Su Ye said,

"The winner's star count, appearance, and direction of departure will all be closely monitored."

Chen Shou followed his gaze and nodded.

"So in this place, exposing yourself is tantamount to suicide."

Su Ye continued,

"So what would a truly intelligent person do?"

Chen Shou narrowed his eyes slightly:

"Either hide it, or make sure no one can see it."

"right."

Su Ye said,

"Hidden means, like me, trying not to show off my bracelet."

But there's another way: go somewhere no one can follow you.

Li Xiaowei suddenly whispered in response:

"For example... the toilet?"

Chen Shou and Su Ye both looked at her at the same time.

Li Xiaowei shrank back slightly under his gaze, but still said:

"I was just talking nonsense..."

Didn't Brother Su just say that those three people killed someone in the toilet?

There were no security cameras in the restroom, and no one was watching.

If I really want to take action, that kind of place is the most suitable…

Chen Shou was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly spoke:

"Xiaowei, you haven't said much along the way, but every time you say something, it hits the nail on the head."

Li Xiaowei paused for a moment, her face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head without saying anything more.

Su Ye followed her train of thought and continued to think:

"Toilets, meeting rooms, kitchens—those places out of public view are the truly dangerous places."

"So what we need to do now is..."

Chen Shou continued,

"The goal isn't to figure out how to hunt, but to find out what happened to those who went to these places."

He paused:

"Especially those who killed people and then emerged with a bunch of stars, where did they end up?"

The three of them fell silent.

No one can answer this question right now.

But one thing is certain:

There must be someone secretly observing all of this in this hall.

The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind.

And that yellow bird probably never intended to win at the chessboard from the very beginning.

Nothing unexpected happened after that.

Whether it's the players in the game or the hunters lurking in wait for their prey, everything is proceeding silently.

Chen Shou, Su Ye, and Li Xiaowei stood next to a pillar and watched for nearly an hour.

Some win, some lose.

Someone lost all their stars and stood there stunned for a few seconds.

Then, they tried to move on to another chess table.

But the other party only glanced at their wristbands, "Zero Stars," and waved them off without even saying a word.

Those with zero stars are not qualified to play.

If you win but don't get anything, who's going to gamble with you?

Those people stood there, looking around blankly, as if they had been abandoned by the whole world.

Then it seemed as if they were confirming something, or perhaps making a final struggle.

Then they turned around and slowly disappeared into the crowd.

Then their figures appeared in the corridors, restrooms, and meeting rooms.

After a while, some people came out of those places again.

A few more stars have appeared on the wristband.

His expression was no longer one of despair, but rather a strange calm, as if he had finally come to a realization.

They did not try their luck at the chess table again.

They began to wander, their eyes searching the crowd as if looking for their next target.

Chen Shou frowned.

"He killed someone."

Su Ye said in a low voice.

How did you know?

"He went in with zero stars and came out with three stars."

Nobody in the restroom will give him a star.

Li Xiaowei gasped.

But this is only the beginning.

This scene repeated itself over the next half hour.

More and more people are losing all their stars, especially ordinary people who only have two or three stars to begin with.

They tried to play a game of chess, but were refused.

They stood at the edge of the crowd, watching those still playing chess, their expressions gradually changing.

From despair to bewilderment, to clarity, to a chilling calm.

Then they disappeared behind a door.

When I came out again, there were stars on my wristband.

Those with stars in their charts, especially those with many stars, began to become more vigilant.

Because they know that those who have lost everything have no way out.

They must kill people in order to continue the game, to finish the cards, and to survive.

Moreover, their numbers are increasing.

A while later, a familiar figure walked out from the direction of the restroom.