Livestreaming: I am retarded, but selected to join the analoghorror game?!
Chapter 322 - 260: There are Loopholes in this Rule_2

Chapter 322: Chapter 260: There are Loopholes in this Rule_2

"At last... your worries are unnecessary," he said, "because I will give you time to select your own teams. After that, I’ll make you all enter the Ruined City simultaneously. Even if there’s a discrepancy, it would only be nanoseconds. Besides that, regarding Rule Seven, is there anything else you want to ask?"

Mr. Ke looked toward Wen Huaxin, revealing an ambiguous smile.

"..." Wen Huaxin remained silent for a moment before saying, "Of course there is more, only this time it’s concerning Rule Two. The rule does not cross the boundary line; however, there seems to be no limitation on the upper and lower boundaries of the Ruined City. Hence, could we utilize this to send the Core into the sky or into the ground, ensuring it always belongs to us? It’s also mentioned in the rule that no matter how far it is from oneself, the Core will still belong to the owner. Don’t forget, Ruined City is a city floating in the sky; there’s a tremendous distance both above and below. If the Core is placed there, it might be very difficult for others to reach it."

Hearing this, the others began to realize this point and were somewhat shocked.

"Not only that..." At this moment, another somewhat disheartened-looking young man also thoughtfully said, "We ourselves could also reach above and below the Ruined City, that is, the sky and the ground beneath. If others don’t have the ability to reach there, then one is absolutely safe."

At this time, a timely barrage commented:

[The person who spoke is named Tenkai Renji, a Japanese. This is his first time participating in Analog Horror, and his specific strength and talent abilities are unknown. His profession is... he has no profession; previously, he was a sales manager at a small company, currently unemployed at home, a very ordinary person indeed.]

[It turns out he is an unemployed person, just like me, so he must have been as doomed as me from the start.]

"Just as that friend mentioned," Wen Huaxin responded and then looked toward Mr. Ke, "So, what is your answer? If there’s a limitation, this rule seems too unreasonable; there’s a loophole in this rule."

However, Mr. Ke, with his usual carefree demeanor, said, "Indeed, the rule does not limit the upper and lower bounds of the Ruined City."

With that statement, the whole place was in uproar.

That means, if one used this method, anyone could gain a massive advantage, and the rule indeed has a loophole.

"However," Mr. Ke continued, "rules are absolute, and nothing beyond that is absolute, but being not absolute doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve."

Mr. Ke explained, "Indeed, there aren’t official limitations above and below, but there are other types of restrictions. No matter what, there are various barriers, and if anyone dares to attempt it, they will undeniably encounter significant obstacles. As for the specifics, please explore them for yourselves. To the gentleman who said one could go to the sky or underground, you are certainly welcome to try, but you might risk your life, as we are particularly strict about this, after all, we must ensure that everyone engages in a mutual slaughter within the Ruined City."

"..." Tenkai Renji remained silent.

The others also began talking among themselves, discussing the feasibility of this point.

"Of course," Mr. Ke continued, "if you can break through these barriers, you can use this to your advantage, and those with the ability certainly can have such privileges. However, I must still remind everyone, it is exceedingly difficult; you shouldn’t waste time and life trying."

Moreover, Rule Nine: There are no limits on the range of abilities and tools, but any physical destruction or alterations anyone can cause are limited to within ten meters of themselves. Beyond this distance, any ability or tool will directly lose effect.

That is to say, whatever ability or tool one uses to move the Core can only move it within ten meters. Once beyond this distance, it becomes ineffective. For instance, if the Core is fired into the sky, once it exceeds ten meters, the Core will lose all its acceleration and momentum and fall back to the ground due to gravity. If one wishes to send it further, they can only move themselves, but moving oneself will encounter even greater obstacles."

"Ah, I see..." Wen Huaxin bit his finger, "so that rule not only restricts the use of massively destructive abilities and weapons?"

Seeing Wen Huaxin deep in thought, Mr. Ke then asked the crowd, "So, any other questions?"

Many people, hearing this, immediately looked toward Tenkai Renji.

After all, aside from Wen Huaxin, he was the only other one who had spoken up, and people naturally placed their hope in him.

"Uh..." Tenkai Renji struggled to adjust to the eyes around him.

But the Japanese had a peculiar custom of reading the air, always inclined to please others. Thus, pressured by the expectant looks from those around him, Tenkai Renji reluctantly opened his mouth, stuttering slightly and asking unclearly,

"That Rule Four, it says... please take good care of your own Core. So, uh... can others steal your Core?"

Upon hearing this question, the bystanders furrowed their brows.

What kind of question was that? Wasn’t it obvious?

The people around were somewhat disappointed in Tenkai Renji.

Mr. Ke replied, "Let me correct you, the rule states to protect your own Core. As for your question, my answer is yes, actions such as stealing or robbing can take away the ownership of a Core. Also, let me tell you a hidden rule, killing an entire team, or the last person of a team, means you don’t have to find the Core! You will directly obtain the Core Ownership of that team!

The ownership of the Core doesn’t belong to a specific person, but eliminating a team means gaining the rights they possessed, including Core Ownership.

After all... this isn’t a treasure hunt or a hide-and-seek game, but a killing game!"

At these words, everyone was taken aback once more.

So that means, hiding a Core is becoming less and less valuable. Is mutual slaughter... the only way out?

Wen Huaxin also whispered, "Is the rule against swapping or adding teammates for this purpose? However, if there is no way to confirm the transfer of Core Ownership to oneself, maybe one could use the last team member to fake death..."

As everyone was surprised, another person spoke up,

"I have a question too."

The speaker was a man with blue eyes and long brown hair.

The barrage introduced:

[Orell, Lighthouse... no, rather, a Chosen One of the Old Lighthouse, this is his first participation in Analog Horror, strength unknown, formerly a deliveryman, nothing else notable.]

Orell spoke up, "You mentioned that the final tally is by the team with the most Cores winning, but what if multiple teams have the same number of Cores, who wins then?"

Everyone only then realized... indeed, there was this angle, perhaps a bug could be exploited.

However, Mr. Ke quickly squashed the thought.

He said, "Your question is very meaningful, the organizers have considered this too, so I can tell you clearly, the victory will belong only to one team, at most three people. After all, the game is about determining superiority, winning and losing. So, if the Core counts are the same, then it goes to overtime! Continue killing each other! Until only one team remains!"

"..." Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Indeed... this instance was not going to be simple... or gentle.