“Even delicious food becomes unpleasant after being eaten this way, but the host of the banquet didn’t care.”
A playful smirk played on the old man's lips as he sighed:
"He never cared."
hehe.
"He would silently watch all that happened, and might even clap softly in approval of their actions."
"And finally, if they do meet their requirements, he doesn't mind granting them some of their reasonable requests as a form of charity."
"And if you fail, you will be punished... although the act of eating itself is the punishment."
Even though it was just a story being told, a chill crept into the atmosphere on the deck.
It was just a metaphor, but what Keynes said revealed a kind of truth and cruelty.
The tragic situation implied behind this seems to be vividly present before their eyes.
The person who started all this, the old man from Jaslin's family, returned to his usual demeanor, calmly and elegantly nodding as he looked at the light screen.
"That's the current situation,"
"The entire Star Chasing Land is shrouded in a huge domain, and every participant is a guest who has come to participate."
"And the impact they receive is the price they have to pay for this feast."
Red-Haired Legend's brows furrowed; he truly hadn't expected the truth to be like this.
Sitting in a corner, Grand Duke Hanci, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke calmly:
"In other words, because the number of people has decreased, each person will naturally receive more."
"But why is it that the stronger people can't withstand it? Is there some hidden rule behind this?"
Logically speaking, even if it's an average score, it should be the weaker contestants who can't handle it.
“Duke Hanci, this is not a hidden rule, it is just the host of the banquet’s rules. He believes that the powerful will naturally bear more responsibility, whether they like it or not.”
With a furrowed brow, Han Ci ultimately refrained from asking further questions and fell silent, lost in thought.
"The contestants will eventually discover the problems, and then they will face a choice."
"There is only one [Star Chaser], and they must eliminate the others to win."
"But at the same time, the fewer participants there are, the fewer people share the burden, and the greater the pressure they bear."
It's like a paradox.
The prerequisite for victory is that enough people share the impact, but in the end there can only be one winner.
How to choose?
"How they will choose at that time will be the biggest point of interest."
"The biggest highlight of our Star Chaser competition is observing their genuine reactions when they are unaware of the situation."
His emotions became unusually high, and the old man snapped the gold coin into his hand, raising both arms:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Please look forward to that moment!"
Behind him, the number of light screens continued to decrease, and every moment a contestant faced a choice.
Soon, as if nothing had happened, Keynes quickly regained his composure and bowed slightly to the legends.
"Please have some cake first."
With an elegant smile, Keynes added, with an ambiguous tone:
"Please rest assured, you are all distinguished guests, so it's alright if there are any left over."
"Please take the portion you wish to try."
Instead of rushing forward immediately, Red-Haired Legend, who intuitively sensed something was amiss, pondered for a moment.
Hmm... never mind, I can't think of anything.
In the end, they chose to give up, opting for the fastest way to get a solution.
He nudged his friend beside him lightly and asked in a low voice:
"Hey, what do you think?"
But this time, the legend of blue eyes did not respond to his friend. He frowned, already thinking of a somewhat unrealistic possibility.
[Dark Ages], [Ancient Creatures], [Awakened Ones], [Ordinary People], and — [Gods].
What banquet host...
That clearly means the character of "deity" was not explicitly mentioned!
This land of stargazing is clearly a microcosm of a dark age!
"But by doing this, Jaslin's family is clearly ruining the reputation they've built up in the competition, and even aggravating their injuries."
"Is this sensational topic all they're after?"
He doesn't think Keynes would really take such a risk just to gain popularity from a single match, as he claims.
There must be a deeper purpose behind this.
"And most importantly, who will play the role of the deity?"
"Who has the courage? Who is qualified?"
The boy's eyes narrowed as he suddenly thought of a possibility that sent chills down his spine.
Guh.
He swallowed hard, then glanced discreetly at the most likely candidate: Augustus, who was unusually present at the competition.
"No way..."
That's the identity of a deity.
Could it be that they're trying to get involved in that field?
The realm of the gods!
!
!
Suddenly, the blue-eyed legend felt a chill run down his spine, clearly sensing that he was being watched.
He was met with a pair of blue eyes.
...
...
Carrying the unconscious Fran, Shirin went to the top of a tall tower and threw her to the ground.
"...That king, his strength is very strange."
"He possesses legendary power, but his understanding is limited to that of mortals, and he is unfamiliar with the battles of awakened beings."
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