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Chapter 46 - 45: Number One Player’s Trap

Chapter 46: Chapter 45: Number One Player’s Trap

Su Ming’an instantly felt a pressure like a mountain bearing down on him, almost suffocating him. After struggling to regulate his breathing, he gasped slightly as he spoke, his eyes bright:

"...The secret of a Perfect Pass?" He smiled, with a feigned hint of glee and pride, "By saying this, am I right? A full one hundred percent Perfect Pass indeed has a final reward?"

...He couldn’t reveal that he had discovered this secret through "Death Replay."

Death Replay was his only leverage, the only... the only chance, as a mere human, to ultimately overturn the organizers’ authority. So... he couldn’t possibly expose it.

Although he was unclear whether this was another malice bestowed by some unknown existence... as an ordinary human, could he do anything but give his all within this circle?

After all, he himself had no other path to follow.

"Guessing?" The organizers seemed to pause, "In that case, you really are well-suited to be a player."

"From the structure of the game, setting up a [Perfect Pass] must be meaningful, it’s not just about those extra thirty points, right?" Su Ming’an said with a smile, "So, I speculated that perhaps at the end, there’s a [Grand Prize] waiting for me."

...An almost identical replay.

The difference was, the current Su Ming’an wasn’t the one who was about to die in the basement of the hospital, the organizers felt no sympathy for him, nor did they let their guard down.

From that death, he saw that the organizers seemed very keen on concealing the fact that [Perfect Passers could obtain everything].

The Boss Rabbit’s responses had always been passive, merely to affirm "our game has no flaws," and thus acknowledged his guess about the final reward.

But in truth, the reward for a perfect pass was quite apparent. Otherwise, even faced with his death, Boss Rabbit wouldn’t have relented and spoken out.

This mechanism was something he could force out with questioning, and surely more people would ponder on this mechanism. It may not remain a secret in the future.

However, there was a bottom line he must absolutely not touch...

A bottom line he had detected through his replays...

"So then—Number One Player, as the strongest player, what do you wish the final grand prize to be?"

The words of the organizers echoed in his ears, serene as if devoid of any danger.

...Only Su Ming’an knew the deep-seated malice hidden within.

"What I wish for... remains the same," Su Ming’an scratched his face, looking somewhat embarrassed, "As the strongest, I naturally hope... to remain the strongest after returning to Zhai Xing. I wish to gain the [Domination] over Zhai Xing... I wonder if the esteemed organizers would grant me this?"

...He could not possibly mention the word [redeeming Zhai Xing].

After his death that day in the basement, when he voiced this possibility, Boss Rabbit looked at him as if seeing a dead man, the gaze mixed with shock and destructive intent, secretly alarming him.

He suspected that, if he hadn’t taken the initiative to replay back then... he might not have survived.

If admitting "Perfect Pass can get you everything" was still within Boss Rabbit’s acceptance range,

...mentioning the request to [redeem Zhai Xing] was like hitting a nerve.

The organizers had set up such a game on Zhai Xing, definitely not just because it was "fun," there had to be some other significance.

If as a human of Zhai Xing, one’s wish was more in line with personal desires, of a smaller scope like [Domination] over Zhai Xing, such a request should be acknowledged.

If it were a wish like [redeeming Zhai Xing] that would completely drive the organizers away, establishing a clear opposition... could he still stand here safely?

He had a competitive spirit, but not towards beings a dimension higher than himself, not tofu hurling itself against a rock, insisting on a direct confrontation.

"...I see." The organizers’ voice was very calm, "Since this is your wish, then be bold and go for it—We don’t mind the strongest player becoming our Agent on Zhai Xing."

[Agent]... that word, was quite interesting indeed.

Su Ming’an quietly contemplated the word, knowing that the goal of these high-dimensional beings wouldn’t be as simple as just a game.

He had to conceal his true purpose.

He didn’t know if the word "law" had any limiting effect on high-dimensional beings, but during that death in the basement, he had learned that even high-dimensional entities had to abide by certain things.

For instance... the fact that "a person who achieves a hundred percent Perfect Pass can have anything they want, including redeeming Zhai Xing."

——According to the situation at the time, after admitting the former, Boss Rabbit also admitted the latter.

Boss Rabbit had been quite solemn at the time.

That demeanor, he still remembered to this day.

So, when victory was finally obtained, could he speak his true wish?

Despite it being a conjecture and still not knowing if it could be fulfilled, whether the organizers would be bound by the so-called "law."

But for the time being, let himself, a small human being with a slight unwillingness to concede, continue to sparkle and forge ahead.

After all... a person always needs a goal to strive for, in order to maintain the bottom line of being "human" in this game of despair.

Even if the end result obtained is the worst...

"Thank you, great Organizers," Su Ming’an said with open hands and a smile, "As the Lighthouse capable of "dominating" Zhai Xing, I will do my best to reach the end without letting down your expectations..."

"...You may leave now," the Organizers seemed not interested in speaking further, they appeared to be quite busy, they wouldn’t have summoned him if they hadn’t noticed this particular human.

A flash of white light later, Su Ming’an was back in his personal space.

He showed no signs of relief after the ordeal, no sighs, no wiping of sweat; unaware if he was still under the surveillance of the Organizers, he forced a calm expression as he opened the system interface.

...He should have blended in.

...So, the goal now is to keep on winning until the end.

Once a person becomes strong enough, it doesn’t matter if their reasons are noble or not—so long as they are not utterly devoid of conscience, they will drive a large group of people to follow in their footsteps.

He would be the Lighthouse, the banner, the guide for lost Zhai Xing players. Already the fastest and best among them all, having the privilege to briefly converse with the Organizers, he had to take on the responsibility of leading.

Through the deep blue system interface, he seemed to see a towering, shimmering lighthouse.

...No matter how off-track his current actions are, whether people call him paranoid or silly, or whether he can ultimately achieve it...

He must do this, and he can only do this.

As for the reason behind his persistence...

He thought of the one who had once pleaded so earnestly, even kneeling in a pool of blood, asking for his help.

...

He set aside his distractions and looked at his points.

Adding the Exploration Points and Honor Points from the game, he now had 395 points.

The system voice continued:

[Now entering the skill acquisition phase.]

[Detecting the player as an sss grade Perfect Pass, the Skill Sea is set to the highest tier, and the probability of getting high-level skills greatly increases. (Note: Players can have a maximum of three skills. If there is a chance to obtain more skills in the future, existing skills must be replaced)]

[The highest-grade Skill Sea (increased probability of acquiring top-level skills) fishing costs 150 Points. Do you choose to proceed?]

"Yes."

[You have obtained a Rare (Purple Grade) Potential Skill: Space (evolvable)]

[Space lv.1: A highly potential controllable skill that can be expanded through upgrades. (lv.1 effect: Short-range spatial displacement (Mana consumption: 120 points))(Charging: 2 times)(After two spatial displacements are used up, a one-hour wait is required to recharge.)]

[To upgrade Red Level or higher skills, you must kill other players with the same level of skill potential (only in competitive worlds)]

[Combat Power (personal normal state): 260+50 (for reference only)]

[Remaining Points: 245 (It is recommended to save some points; the occupation system will open before the launch of the Second World.)]

...

[As a reward for your perfect completion, you have obtained an additional World Origin]

[*World Origin (No Level): Gather it with all your might! You will discover the irresistible charm from the laws.]

Su Ming’an stared at the small ball of white light appearing in his hand, a part of it shining so brightly that nothing within could be discerned.

...Light.

This was the very thing he chased in every world.

The World Origin turned into a white light and burrowed into the back of his hand, where he saw a pristine white droplet pattern appear, as if it was imprinted there.

This thing wasn’t present in the beginner’s level, only appearing after the first world ended.

This could mean that the beginner’s level wasn’t counted towards the Perfect Completion Progress.

Su Ming’an let out a slight sigh of relief—this meant he wasn’t advancing alone, at least.

[The first world has ended, and the second world will open in three days according to the Main God Space’s flow of time.]

[The Main God Space (Main God World) is now open; players and spectators can leave their personal spaces and exchange points and items in the Main God World’s main plaza. (Note: Uncompensated giving and large-scale resale are prohibited to maintain stable point and item prices, otherwise the system will impose severe penalties!)]

[World Forum is now open: During the three days of rest time, Adventurer Players can log in to the World Forum.]

[World Rankings are now open: Please check the system panel for details.]

...

He left the great sphere of light, and as all screens dimmed, he looked around his personal room—a very ordinary setup with a bed and table and chairs, no windows, but a bright light overhead that made everything clearly visible.

The experiences in the Apocalyptic World had left him utterly exhausted, but he still forced himself to open his panel, enter Yuanyuan’s account to search, and send a friend request—he had to confirm she was still there, even if she had become a spectator now.

The friend request had not yet received a response; unable to hold back his fatigue, he collapsed onto the bed and closed his eyes.

...

[World Forum · Discussion Area]

The World Forum was as lively as ever today.

Now that the Adventurer Players had all returned, the forum was even more bustling with numerous spectators who had long admired the Adventurer Players, frantically posting in hopes of being noticed by them.

At a glance, the forum brimmed with all sorts of clickbait titles, with people using the names of their favorite players to enthusiastically promote them, many shouting ’hubby’ and ’wifey’, turning the forum into something like a fan circle.

[Mizushima Sister, The Eternal Deity!]

[Two or Three Things You Gotta Know About Brother Lv Shu —— Impressions from Obsessed Fans Recording the Entire Live Stream]

[The Complete Record of Noel’s Power System —— Bold Speculations About One’s Origins]

[Rational Analysis on How Young Master Eni Could Rise Again in the Second World]

...

The World Forum even saw the emergence of a discussion section dedicated to all the gods among players, establishing a place similar to a super-topic fan group for someone, filled with various posts about one individual.

Naturally, the hottest and most attention-grabbing division was that of the "Number One Player".

One major wave consisted of people analyzing Su Ming’an’s origins, personality, social interactions, and strength from all angles (though whether they were correct is another matter). It spawned a large group of self-proclaimed "Ming’an’s middle school classmates" and "family and friends from the neighborhood," as well as a host of self-dubbed "watched the live stream from start to finish" and "data analysis emperors." People from all walks of life analyzed and argued noisily, leading to the never-ending discussions of "the odds when Ming’an fights someone," much like the eternal debate over whether "Frostmourne" or "Flame Happiness" is stronger, "who is tougher between Luffy and Zoro," or "how many famous sayings did Lu Xun actually quote."

Another camp, separate from the analysts, were those who lauded and criticized Su Ming’an’s principles, making close guesses about his different attitudes and changes in speech and demeanor. This group was even more raucous than the data emperors, resembling the gods of knowledge on Zhihu with endless debates like "Thoughts on Su Ming’an’s Lighthouse Theory" and "Why the Number One Player’s Behavior Shifted So Drastically," arguing on one hand that "he is a beacon for humanity, you simply can’t comprehend Ming’an’s pain!" and "That’s the style of the Number One Player!" while on the other hand claiming "This kind of thinking is alien to normal values!" and "The world isn’t just about the survival of the fittest," taking the flame wars from hot topics to cold posts that no one reads.

The last group was more peace-loving, consisting of pure fans who adored the individual. They were not lacking top-tier giants from various worlds, and their posts were filled with top-quality image and text edits and countless dreamy romantic phrases and ships.

...Thus, when Su Ming’an woke up after a day’s sleep and logged into the forum, what he saw was this chaotic scene.

[Dear Player (Su Ming’an), welcome to the World Forum]

[Following: 0, Fans: 72,983,6821, Number of Posts: 0]

He looked around, and at the very top of the World Forum was a series of challenge letters from various top players, among them was even a challenge for a rematch from Eni, all aimed at him. Below that were the constantly updating discussions, some guessing the type of the Second World, summarizing the First World, debates on whether to become an Adventurer Player or a spectator, speculation about humanity’s future, grievances against the game organizers, and... thoughts on Lighthouse theory.

Su Ming’an, initially still somewhat groggy, instantly perked up and immediately clicked on the post titled "Personal Thoughts on the ’Lighthouse Theory’ of the Number One Player".

Then, he saw this opening:

[——I heard that putting the keyword "Lighthouse" in the title might catch the attention of my beloved Ming’an! Even if there’s only a slim chance of being noticed, I’ll shout with all my might: Ming——an——an——I——declare——you! You are my lighthouse, my hope, my entire world!!! I am your most loyal fan, and I will follow you forever——]

Su Ming’an immediately closed the post.

...Damn it, he really got lured in by the title.

He glanced at other posts and couldn’t help but click on one titled "To Follow or to Give Up? Thoughts on the Successors to the Human Lighthouse."

He read the opening:

[This is a post documenting my love story with brother Ming’an. Today is our third day of being in love, and even across the distance of a whole world, I’ve always liked him! I want to be his lighthouse——]

Beneath it was a doctored photo composite, clearly edited by the poster. It showed Su Ming’an sitting on a bench in a live stream screenshot, but Yu Ruohuo, who was beside him, had been covered up, replaced by an anime-styled girl gazing at him with adoring eyes.

Su Ming’an immediately skipped over these and scanned the replies below.

[Suggestion: Rename to: Number One Player’s Trap]

[Good lord, I go straight to "Good lord"]

[Thought it was another analysis emperor, didn’t expect it to be a bait-and-switch]

[Came here to see my hubby, but my eyes got assaulted by the edited pic! Damn it, unsheathe your sword, maiden!]

Su Ming’an silently closed the post; however, after some browsing, he discovered there also seemed to be normal ones, like a highly trending new post that popped up while he was asleep.

[The Future’s Hope, Humanity’s Light, the Eternally Shining Lighthouse]

The poster was Lv Shu, with a silver badge next to his ID indicating "[Ranked 4th in the World]", unmistakable for others with the same name.

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