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An otherwise peaceful world suddenly beset by a man-eating game and a man-eating maze.
The game, like an unseen monster, prowling everywhere for suitable prey.
The maze, like an evil lord, constantly expanding its territory.
Driven to desperation, feeling chased by wolves upfront and tigers behind.
People were having a discussion in the hotel room when the sound of a heated commotion drifted from the direction of Zhao Jiantaoâs residence, waves of voices, muddled between cheers and jeers.
Mr. Cheng shook his head at the clamor, âOnce they found the game, they should have moved. Why did they have to harm peopleâ¦â
âLetâs go see.â Shen MO stood up, âBefore this becomes a bigger mess.â
âSure, letâs go- Iâ Bai Youwei looked intrigued, âLet me tell you, that old man is not to be underestimated, the crowd might not be able to hold him down.â Tan Xiao widened his eyes, âReally, isnât he just an old man? What else can he
âWe wonât know until we go see.â Bai Youwei replied with a radiant smile, as she wheeled herself out.
They all headed to Zhao Jiantaoâs place together.
There were over fifty people gathered under the tree where the notice was posted. Strangely, despite the noise, the scene wasnât as chaotic as expected.
Zhao Jiantao stood in the middle of the crowd, displaying no signs of panic on his face, his voice steady as he responded to the crowd word by word:
âIâm aware! Many of you are struggling to accept this news. But think about it!
Do you believe Iâm not heartbroken?! That Iâm not devastated?!â
âIf I could, I wish the world to be at peace, everyone dwelling in tranquility! But with my limited power, I canât do it!!!â
âYou think I havenât considered escaping? But tell me, where should I escape to? Any place without the game? Name one! Speak up!â âThe game on West Mountain Island is the most extensive one in this vicinity.â âAs long as itâs there, other games wonât approach!â
âItâs for everyoneâs safety that I play the villain! Iâve been tirelessly sending people in distress to the island every week, feeding that thingâs appetite! Thatâs why weâve been able to stay here unscathed till now!â âOnly when itâs sated, can we be safe!
âOnly when itâs sated, can we continue to live here!â
âTo live peacefully without giving anything in return, how is that possible?! Whoever among you thinks they can do a better job, step up! I, Zhao Jiantao, wonât object! Iâd hand over the position of the Island Master immediately!!!â The crowd wore varied expressions, the murmuring gradually subsiding.
Some said: âActually Uncle Zhao hasnât had it easy eitherâ¦â
âUncle Zhao is doing it for our safetyâ¦â
âUncle Zhaoâs selections for the island arenât exactly good people, that Aunt He always takes advantage of others, not to mention her gossips, itâs quieter without her.â
âYeah, Uncle Zhao must have his reasons for doing thisâ¦â
Tan Xiao was baffled, this dramatic turn of events was like opening the door to a whole new world â
The perpetrator who has caused so many deaths was standing right there unaffected. What was even more terrifying was⦠he found himself agreeing with Uncle Zhao and these people as he listened!
Tan Xiao turned to look at Bai Youwei.
Bai Youwei was watching the spectacle with a smirk, a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.
He leaned in and asked, ââ¦Why is this happening?â
Bai Youwei said: âThe people here were all meticulously chosen by Zhao Jiantao. They all share a common trait, that is⦠theyâre witless. To put it more subtly, they lack the ability to think independently and are easily influenced, brainwashed.â
After saying this, she looked at Tan Xiao with a smile, âActually, you also fit the description pretty well. Come on, tell me, did you also find their arguments pretty convincing?â
Tan Xiao immediately puffed out his chest: âNo, no!â