The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 98 even a 10 or 9 out of 10 feels off

Chapter 98: Chapter 98 even a 10 or 9 out of 10 feels off

"Boom!"

A huge cannonball and rocket launcher fired into the sky, then exploded with a thunderous boom.

Flames, shockwaves, and liquid metal parted the clouds to reveal a blood-red full moon.

The Werewolf, now fully re-empowered, howled to the heavens, its claws tearing out continuous Wind Blades that split the fiery clouds.

Meanwhile, the priest did nothing else but held a scripture, muttering prayers.

Not until the firestorm was a hair’s breadth from their heads did he finally raise the scripture.

Golden rays of Holy Light enveloped all the players, coating them in a golden body.

The firestorm completely descended, reducing the entire village to ruins.

However, all players were protected by the Holy Light, unharmed.

The remnants of the firestorm reassembled into Liu Zheng, who could no longer maintain his human form and had become a charred silhouette.

The flames still burned but had significantly weakened.

Faced with this scene, the priest did not seize the chance to counterattack.

"Go!"

He dispelled the golden body and then, with a loud shout, took the lead and ran towards the outskirts of the village.

The others were quick to react, the pack of Werewolves following the priest, the Hunter firing up the tank.

As long as they could hold off until Liu Zheng self-destructed, they would win without a fight.

They had all heard his previous statements; who knew if this clever man was feigning weakness.

Just then, player number seven suddenly pulled out a paintbrush and plunged it into her own chest.

"Announcement: Guard has obtained the Divine Favor Card: ’Create a Prison with a Brush Stroke’."

"Effect: Drain the power of one being Morgan, and turn an area into a fortress."

"Game rules have changed."

"The guard can choose between helping the witch and killing the witch."

"If choosing to help the witch, ensure that the witch is the last surviving player for both the guard and the witch to win together."

"If choosing to kill the witch, the guard must ensure that they are the direct killer of the witch, for the guard to win alone."

Hearing the announcement, both Liu Zheng and the other players’ expressions changed slightly.

Clearly, player number seven was the most hidden player.

And now, she held the balance of the game.

"I’m so jealous of you, Little Red Riding Hood."

"I was born before you, and I started learning witchcraft before you."

"Yet, it took you only three months to master what took me three years to learn."

"Mother chose to sacrifice herself to protect you, Grandma chose to sacrifice me to protect you."

"She said you were the best Morgan, and I was just the guard knight on your path to becoming the Great Witch."

"But I don’t want to be a knight, I’m Morgan too, and I want to be the Great Witch."

Player number seven tore off her cloak, revealing the armor underneath.

"I still envy you, envy you so much that I want to kill you with my own hands."

"When you drank the blasphemy potion, my envy turned to sheer madness."

"I cannot allow you to surpass me even in courage."

"I, the nightingale, am the bravest person in the Morgan family."

"I was in the past, I am now, and I will be in the future."

Player number seven pulled the paintbrush out from her chest, transforming it into a Blood Saber forged from blood.

She pointed the Cross Sword towards the sky, and massive Blood Sabers fell one after another, enclosing the entire village within.

"Go enjoy your stage play, but remember, I’m the one who gave it to you."

"Without me, you can’t do anything."

After speaking, player number seven fell backward, her entire body turning into a cross of blood, branded into the earth.

The priest, Werewolves, and Hunter attacked the surrounding Guardian Cross Swords frantically, the swords trembling continuously but persisting.

Even with the guard’s help, Liu Zheng was not in much of a mood to rejoice.

Where did this scene-stealing character come from?

I’m supposed to be the protagonist!

"I have purified the ugly soul."

"I have walked the path of the witch."

"And now, I am about to destroy the sinful faith."

"From now on, a crown of righteousness awaits me."

Liu Zheng chanted loudly, his body once again dispersing into flames.

But this time, they were not black flames and lightning, but accompanied by blood and gun smoke.

Like the Red Ghost.

Numb.

That was the only feeling in the hearts of the other players, completely numbed.

"So we’re just a part of the game you two are playing?"

"Can’t run, can’t fight."

After struggling without much effort, the priest, werewolf, and hunter were all burned to ashes.

Liu Zheng glanced at the forest, where a gaze both pure and murky met his from across the void.

He knew it was the gaze of the Forest Spirit.

It was waiting for Little Red Riding Hood to set it free.

Unfortunately, there was no time left.

The last flame went out, leaving only a mark resembling a hat imprinted on the center of the blood cross.

"Dawn has arrived, players please open your eyes."

Liu Zheng opened his eyes and found himself back in the room.

All the players sat in their places, each giving him a different look.

"Game over, the witch side wins."

"Congratulations to player number 8 and player number 7."

The sea girl started clapping.

The other players clapped half-heartedly and then left the room.

Only Liu Zheng, the sea girl, and number 7 remained.

"It’s a pity you didn’t achieve the ultimate ending."

The sea girl said with regret.

"Does achieving the ultimate ending also involve destroying the Forest Spirit and Tyrant?"

"Not just that, but also the merchant group."

The sea girl shook her head.

"In another night, the merchant group would come to the village, and you need to eliminate all those big merchants to achieve the ultimate ending."

"I can’t wait for that."

Liu Zheng said.

By the second day there would be only six people left, and the chances of the good guys flipping the game were still quite significant.

"However, it’s impressive that you achieved the blasphemy ending."

The sea girl nodded.

"Of all the people I’ve guided through this version of Werewolf, you’re the only one who’s achieved this ending. Plus, your performance was quite spectacular. When it’s turned into a script game, the role of Little Red Riding Hood in this ending will be based on you."

She looked at Liu Zheng with admiration in her eyes.

"Aren’t you going to praise me? Without me, he might well have failed,"

Player number 7 interjected.

Only then did Liu Zheng notice that the voice of player number 7 was somewhat androgynous.

"You were impressive too."

The sea girl’s voice seemed somewhat indulgent.

Something was off with these two, to a great extent or perhaps even absolute certainty.

Alarms went off in his mind.

"Right, I still haven’t given you your prize."

The sea girl said.

She closed her eyes, as if communicating with some entity.

"Because you achieved the ’blasphemy’ ending, the threshold is very delighted, and it will allow you to choose a prize for yourself."

After a moment, she opened her eyes and spoke.

"Then I want the ’blasphemy potion.’

Liu Zheng said decisively.

Despite its huge side effects, it was powerful.

One gulp down and you could punch Dai Legao, kick Napoleon, and deliver on the back of Niu Ma; if anyone refuses to accept the delivery, turn them into staff meals.

What? You say it’s only exhilarating for an hour?

Some people’s entire lifetimes combined aren’t as exhilarating as that one hour.

Besides, did he lack items for a mutual destruction gambit? One more wouldn’t make a difference.

"That’s impossible, unless you achieve the perfect ending you won’t have a chance."

The sea girl flatly denied Liu Zheng’s request.

"What is the perfect ending?"

"It’s a secret."

The sea girl said playfully.

"Fine, then I want that invincible Holy Light of the priest."

Liu Zheng shrugged.

"Let me check on that."

The sea girl closed her eyes once again.