This person used to be quite reliable, how come they've become like this just because they're jealous?
"Niannian, you should look at me rather than her." Xie Baiyu blinked, her pointed remark startling Xu Nian.
What is he implying?
Before Xu Nian could figure it out, she heard the familiar giggles ring out again.
"Dear players, starting today, you will be spending the next seven days in this castle. The theme of this game is simple: atonement."
Xu Nian noticed with her sharp eyes that after Xiao Yao finished explaining the game's theme, everyone's expression changed, and some even had distorted expressions.
"What crime have we committed, and by what right do you condemn me?" A tall, fierce-looking man grabbed the little demon's slender, white neck with one hand and lifted her up little by little from the ground.
The atmosphere was thick with murderous intent, and everyone's eyes darted around nervously. No one tried to stop the man, and no one spoke a word for Xiao Yao.
No one who made it this far is a fool. Someone is actually willing to be the first to stick their neck out. They also want to see if they can kill this little demon who claims to be a game instructor.
Unfortunately, they were disappointed. Even with her neck being choked, the little demon's giggles did not stop.
She stared mockingly at the man gripping her neck, her eyes filled with both pity and a cold indifference. "I'll give you three seconds."
"Ha! I don't need three seconds, I'll kill you right now." The man tightened his grip suddenly, and in an instant, everyone heard the sound of Xiao Yao's neck bones dislocating.
However, the imagined death did not befall Xiao Yao. She gave the man a cold smile and lightly traced her long, jade-like fingers across his neck.
The man stared in horror, his eyes wide, and he forgot all about continuing to choke the little demon.
He hurriedly withdrew his hand, trying to cover his wound to stop the bleeding. He wanted to call for help, but everyone he approached quickly avoided him.
The little demon twisted her neck, straightened her slightly wrinkled red cheongsam, and tidied her hair.
After the man fell to the ground and died, she merely glanced at him indifferently before looking away.
The entire murder was carried out smoothly, and even the smile on his lips never changed, as if it were an everyday occurrence.
Suddenly, as if she had just thought of something, Xiao Yao looked at Xu Nian and said with her red lips slightly parted, "The sinner Zhong Sheng has been atoning for his sins by abusing his wife for a long time, causing her death."
When Xiao Yao revealed Zhong Sheng's crimes, the surviving players were in an uproar.
They understood one thing: the so-called atonement meant letting them die.
"I don't want to die, I don't want to atone for my sins, I want to go home."
"On what grounds do you demand that I atone for my sins? Even the law cannot find me guilty."
“I refuse to accept this. I am innocent, and I do not need to atone for my sins.”
"..."
"..."
The bustling crowd created a noisy cacophony, and each of the people speaking had a repulsive appearance.
Of course, not everyone is like that.
Some people slumped to the ground in despair, some covered their heads and wailed, and some kept muttering to themselves.
Without a doubt, these people, who had been acting strangely since entering the castle, had begun to lose their minds.
Xu Nian looked at everyone's face again and found that no one had a normal expression.
That means everyone here is guilty.
What about the original body?
What sins did the original owner commit?
If all the players participating in this battle royale game are guilty, then what crime did Xie Baiyu commit?
Xu Nian's thoughts were written all over her face, and Xie Baiyu, who had been standing next to her, understood them immediately.
"Niannian, stop guessing. My very existence is a sin." Xie Baiyu's expression was inscrutable at this moment, his gaze distant, as if he were recalling something.
Seeing Xu Nian's increasingly confused look, he sighed almost imperceptibly and said, "Niannian, no matter what, I will protect you and get out of here."
"Xie Baiyu, it's hard to say whether I can leave, because I don't know who I need to atone for." Xu Nian searched through the original owner's memories but couldn't find any extremely heinous crimes.
She was an ordinary person from childhood to adulthood, and had a quiet and reserved personality. So why would someone like her enter a battle royale game?
Or is it that things aren't as she suspects, and the game randomly selects people?
"Niannian, everyone who can enter this game is a sinner. There's no way to implicate the innocent. Have you ever had amnesia?" Xie Baiyu gently reminded her.
"Amnesia?" Xu Nian shook her head in confusion. If it really was amnesia, then there was even less reason to look for her.
How could someone who cut in halfway through life know memories that the original owner didn't even have!
Seeing this, Xie Baiyu could only continue to gently comfort her, "It's okay. Since this game is about redemption, it will help you remember. There are still seven days left. We can either search for your lost memories together or wait for the right opportunity."
"Okay." Xu Nian knew that there was no better way now.
In this game where every step is a death knell, she can only take it one step at a time, hoping to survive until the game ends and successfully leave.
Having enjoyed the sight of everyone's ugliness enough, the little demon curled her lip in boredom and said in an icy voice, "Whether you are guilty or not is not for you to decide. My master will make the judgment. All you need to do is obediently atone for your sins."
"You don't need to be so pessimistic. Think about the rewards for leaving here."
"Money, fame, beauty, even immortality, my master can help you achieve them."
"So, dear players, try your best to survive!" After saying that, Xiao Yao covered her mouth and chuckled, her charming and captivating appearance was very alluring.
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