Livestreaming: I am retarded, but selected to join the analoghorror game?!
Chapter 352 - 274: Core Stolen_2

Chapter 352: Chapter 274: Core Stolen_2

Sheraya: "..."

"Hmph..." Orell let out a faint laugh, "Anyway, I’ve already lost."

As he spoke, Orell felt a strange sensation.

He felt as though he was floating on the surface of the water, and kept sinking deeper, breathing growing more difficult. The world in his eyes blurred as if half-submerged in water.

This strange feeling made Orell realize that death... was gradually approaching him.

In this final moment, Orell couldn’t help but address Fei Ye:

"I... I’m scared. The ’Analog Horror,’ like a natural disaster, keeps descending, many people have died, and even more have plunged into deep sorrow, including myself. The Country... too many in this world have died already, so I no longer wish to see anyone else die. That’s why I desperately wanted to achieve victory this time, but the ending... is still quite regrettable."

"..." Everyone fell silent as they watched him.

Orell continued:

"Miss Fei Ye, please, I beg you to achieve victory in this instance of ’Analog Horror.’ At least... at least more than half of our country’s people won’t have to suffer the sorrow and fear that comes with its descent."

"Yes, I understand. Although I still don’t know your name, that was my intention all along... no, I will definitely win," Fei Ye replied.

Hearing this answer, Orell showed a relieved expression.

Then he spoke his last words:

"That’s good then... please, kill me. This way, the eleven Cores will belong to you... I beg you, you must win..."

Orell couldn’t finish his words because, in that instant, the sound of a gunshot interrupted him!

"Bang!"

The bullet pierced through Orell’s head; he felt himself instantly sink into the water as darkness invaded his world! Death embraced him completely in that moment... he didn’t even manage to close his eyes.

At the same time, the sound of the gunshot also shocked Xiao Yi and the others!

Because... that wasn’t a shot fired by any of them!

"...Who!?"

Xiao Yi quickly turned around! Subsequently, he saw a somewhat familiar figure, and a military-clad person standing beside him.

Before they officially entered the Ruined City, there was someone who had been chatting with Mr. Ke all along, with a strong presence that made him hard to forget, even Xiao Yi had an impression of him... Wen Huaxin.

Wen Huaxin had somehow appeared just a few meters behind Xiao Yi and the others.

Holding a gun with a calm expression, there was no question that it was he who had fired the shot, killed Orell, and at the same time... stole the eleven Cores that should have belonged to Xiao Yi and the others.

"You...!" Sheraya immediately reacted, wanting to make a move!

But...

"Don’t move..."

The military-dressed figure stepped forward quicker, standing in front of Wen Huaxin, and as if issuing an order, told Sheraya not to move.

What astonished Sheraya to no end was that she truly couldn’t move a bit! She couldn’t even use her abilities!

"Let’s go," Wen Huaxin said softly right after.

"I understand," the military-dressed figure spoke again, commanding, "Space, break."

And then, space... as if truly obeying his command, shattered!

The two of them quickly entered the space rift, and following that, the rift returned to normal; the two figures had vanished.

No need for detection, it was already clear; they had fled a great distance, and there was no catching up to them now.

"..."

Everything returned to calm, yet inside, Xiao Yi and his companions simply couldn’t find peace.

No one had predicted that after such a struggle, and barely securing the victory that should have settled the dust, someone would suddenly emerge and steal away the spoils they had fought so hard for, then swiftly escape.

Anyone would struggle to accept such an occurrence calmly.

Naturally, the audience in the live stream felt the same; the live chat was filled with continuous cursing!

[Those were a whole eleven Cores! Gone just like that! And they were obtained through a life-and-death struggle, only for them to be snatched away by someone who did nothing! I’m fucking pissed!]

[Typical of people from Southern Dynasty Country, resorting to "thievery"... Can they really steal this, steal that over and over again!!!??]

[Wen Huaxin, go fuck your mother!]

But no matter the rage, it couldn’t change the fact that the eleven Cores had been taken.

The atmosphere among Xiao Yi’s trio became somewhat heavy.

"...I know that man. His name is Wen Huaxin," Sheraya said, "He is one of the few who can clear ’Analog Horror’, so I remembered him. However, I never expected... While we were fighting with Orell and the others, this guy was already lying in wait, and I... completely failed to notice his approach!"

"But there’s something very strange." Fei Ye said, "How did he know we were here?"

"After all, the commotion between us and Orell was quite loud," Sheraya explained, "Maybe that’s what drew their attention. They then came over and observed in secret, all for the moment to seize control of the Cores!"

"That’s not right..." Fei Ye shook her head in disagreement, "That’s not it. Don’t forget, you were moving at high speeds during your earlier fight. If they were to follow, they’d have to move with the same speed, and it would’ve been hard not to notice them. Moreover, you entered the theater under the cover of a few meters of dust and smoke; he shouldn’t have been able to see you."

Sheraya felt that made sense and asked, "...What do you mean?"

"They have the ability to detect our exact movements," Fei Ye explained, "And they are very likely the same team that blocked Xiao Yi’s abilities; after all, they are presently the only ones known to have such detection abilities. And... the man in the military uniform, you’ve experienced it yourself. You should understand, his words can alter reality."

"Indeed," Sheraya nodded, "Not only could he seal my abilities and movements, but he could also tear apart space. An ability so comprehensive and powerful is probably a reality-altering level ability. So, you mean... it was him who blocked Xiao Yi’s abilities?"

"Um..." Xiao Yi also lowered his head and pondered, "Although I don’t understand all this ability stuff, in short, between us and them, there’s not only a new grudge but old hatred as well, right?"

"That’s right," Fei Ye nodded, "An ability block and eleven Cores... these are not ordinary grudges. We must settle this score with them."

"But as things stand, we don’t have much of a chance," Sheraya reminded them, somewhat helplessly, "Setting aside the reality-altering ability and their ability to detect every teammate’s movements, the most dangerous aspect—Wen Huaxin’s ability—is still unknown to us.

Even though it is not his first time participating in an instance, I still can’t figure out what his Talent ability is. But judging from his past performance, it’s certainly different from the two abilities we know of. However, just based on those two known abilities, we’re already in enough trouble.

Besides, even without considering Wen Huaxin’s ability, his own strength is problematic enough... Maybe, his sudden approach within our ten-meter vicinity and us not detecting them at all is a consequence of Wen Huaxin’s ability.

I hate to admit it, but... a simple analysis reveals two powerful abilities and one unknown, possibly even more threatening ability. Along with their formidable personal strength, we... are no match for them."

"..."

Hearing Sheraya’s words, Fei Ye fell silent.

Indeed, facing opponents of this caliber, they could consider it fortunate to have only had the Cores stolen. At least... facing Wen Huaxin and his group, a rational analysis would give them little chance of success.

But just then, Fei Ye suddenly spoke up:

"While it’s only speculation... I think I might know what Wen Huaxin’s ability is."