[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foolish-game-of-the-gods":3,"chapter-foolish-game-of-the-gods-foolish-game-of-the-gods-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Foolish Game of the Gods",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},579365,829,"Chapter 44: Death Will Eventually Come","foolish-game-of-the-gods-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Though they cursed, no one sitting at the table was a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly realized what Wei Guan was trying to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t just storming off—he was baiting the killer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murders had all happened on the streets at night, which meant that any clues related to the truth were hidden in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the players, nighttime wasn’t just dangerous; it was also the best opportunity to get closer to the answers they sought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Eternal Bloom Town was too large—too vast to search every corner in a single night, let alone encounter the killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Wei Guan was offering himself up as bait, hoping to draw the killer out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jue had seen right through Wei Guan’s intentions. Without exchanging a single word or glance, the two had executed a flawless performance based purely on their sharp instincts and similar agile strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until Wei Guan walked out the door that the other players realized the genius of their impromptu “act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one liked a show-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Cheng Shi found himself sympathizing with Chen Chong—what was up with that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jue shook his head with a light chuckle before addressing the group:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like we won’t be getting any sleep tonight. Everyone, get ready and follow along.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he cast a glance behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadowy corner where the ascetic monk had been standing was now empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the monk had also figured things out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, not a single fool here, Cheng Shi thought with a mix of admiration and irritation as he straightened his clothes and quietly slipped out the back door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The full moon hung high overhead, and a warm breeze blew gently through the streets—Eternal Bloom Town’s night had a surprisingly mild warmth to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Cheng Shi stepped outside, he noticed that not all of the town’s residents were adhering to the curfew. Some drunken patrons were still staggering down the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they wobbled along, they loudly called out the name of [Prosperity], as though invoking the god’s name would grant them protection from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi smiled at the sight of the intoxicated fools, then quickly slunk toward the direction Wei Guan had disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Guan was truly a lone wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Fang Jue had supported his ploy and given him a perfect setup to provoke the killer, Wei Guan didn’t seem to care one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the inn, he hadn’t left a single trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint footprints in the dirt vanished as soon as they left the inn’s vicinity, leaving no clues or trail to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, this guy’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi stood atop the roof of a nearby house, scanning the area for any sign of Wei Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, on a windmill tower, Yunni was doing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had lost track of the target, unsure of where Wei Guan had run off to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does he really think he can take on the killer by himself?” Du Xiguang finally broke the silence, adjusting his glasses with a hint of frustration in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he finds the killer first and makes the decision for us, who’s going to deal with the consequences?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followers of [Folly] are always so infuriating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True, Cheng Shi thought, smirking inwardly. Once again, it seemed like [Deceit] and [Memory] were on the same page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Guan’s methods were slick, and as a hunter, his ability to erase his tracks was top-notch. The group had divided up the search in eight different directions, yet after an hour of scouring the area, no one had managed to find him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another half hour passed, and with sour expressions, they regrouped—only to have the previously missing ascetic monk suddenly appear before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was even grimmer than theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jue was the first to notice him and asked in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you find something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ascetic monk said nothing but turned on his heel and began walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s hearts sank, and they quickly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the monk’s lead, the group leaped across rooftops and darted through the night. Before long, they arrived at a location on the southern edge of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, on a wide street, the players were met with the sight of a corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body was dressed in the white shirt and black vest provided by the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Wei Guan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Guan was dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group was stunned, their faces pale. Cheng Shi’s pupils contracted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t believe that a player with 2400 points could have died so quietly, without causing a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, the location wasn’t far from the inn. It was practically right under their noses while they were searching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there had been any sign of a fight, surely at least one of them would have heard something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left only two possibilities: either the killer was overwhelmingly stronger than Wei Guan and had killed him instantly, or the killer had some means of silencing the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jue’s face darkened as he quickly descended to where Wei Guan’s body lay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as his feet touched the ground, he angrily declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No lies are permitted here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Order]’s S-rank faith talent—Decree of Far-Reaching Truths!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t a skill unique to Lawbringers. All followers of [Order] could make their “temporary laws” take effect by singing corresponding judgment hymns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lawbringers were bards of [Order], and when they sang, they could add additional effects. This made the talent especially useful in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden light instantly flooded the entire street. Fang Jue glanced back at the others, his voice low as he began to chant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The time for judgment has arrived, under the watchful eyes of the Justiciar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All lies shall be exposed, and all truths revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accused shall endure interrogation, confessing their sins and facing the torment of their guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of [Order]…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shall be cast into the prison of death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A radiant white glow enveloped each of them. Cheng Shi felt his body grow weak, and a new status appeared in his vision: Conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned deeply, sensing that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Fang Jue suspecting that one of them had secretly killed Wei Guan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there had been enough time during their hour-long search for someone to slip away and commit murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why would someone kill one of their own?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi froze, his mind racing as he suddenly grew alarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I think about everyone’s faiths…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crap, are they coming after me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fang Jue could question anyone, Yunni, who was the closest to Cheng Shi, suddenly stepped forward and asked him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a follower of [Deceit], aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still suspects me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi’s entire body tensed as a tremendous pressure suddenly surged in his mind, forcing him to speak the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve got to be kidding me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding the coattails of Fang Jue’s talent, are we?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Shi shot Yunni a fierce glare, clenching his jaw and tensing the muscles in his face as he tried to resist the overwhelming urge to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he only managed to hold out for a second before his mouth betrayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twitched, and with a begrudging tone, he gave his answer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunni seemed genuinely surprised by the response, raising her eyebrow before turning and starting to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cheng Shi wasn’t about to let her off that easily. Gritting his teeth, he loudly called after her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why did you want to kill Wei Guan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunni froze, blurting out without hesitation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because I don’t like him, so I wanted to kill him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words left her mouth, her expression shifted, while Cheng Shi grinned like a fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had twisted the question, swapping “wanted to kill” with “killed”—a subtle but significant difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as expected, Yunni’s response led to confusion, as the two phrases could easily be misconstrued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the moment Yunni spoke, an aura of [Memory] surged forth, locking her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Xiguang stepped forward without a word, pressing his index finger against Yunni’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s take a look and find out.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-05-30T16:17:59.091Z","2026-06-01T04:31:40.442Z",1,"novelbin.me","cfd28b460c62b70076823dd3820e6b0c189148c214d74fea01ee751c358ab3d9","foolish-game-of-the-gods-chapter-45","foolish-game-of-the-gods-chapter-43",1463,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffoolish-game-of-the-gods-cover.jpg"]