[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste":3,"chapter-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-269":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pain Immunity: Worried the Villains Aren’t Twisted Enough",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},687853,922,"Chapter 269: The Finest Among Them, The Three Giants","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-269",269,"\u003Cp>Hearing Lu Ce's voice and watching him stand up, though still in poor condition, all players felt as if an enormous stone had been placed upon their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This was \"Sin\" after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing this ailing tiger, though he didn't appear hostile, the pressure on everyone was even greater than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless previous games had proven that apart from Blank, there seemed to be no strict concept of teammates—when it came time to kill, he never hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the game that had seemed hopeless earlier now appeared nearly concluded the moment he appeared—he must have done something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was that earlier conversation with Blank... it had completely surpassed their understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Xie Antong and Lu Ce, there were seven players who, after prolonged combat, had developed a peculiar synergy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven stood in strange formations, gradually encircling Lu Ce, their eyes filled with wariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Judging by this, you all want to play with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing this, Xie Antong quickly interjected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing? He's not an enemy—he's been fighting alone underground this whole time, and the general plan was likely his idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Ce thought to himself—what plan did I propose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the others, Xie Antong's words clearly carried more weight than Lu Ce's, and they immediately scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, Xie Antong wasn't worried about \"Sin\" coming to harm—she was worried \"Sin\" might kill them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their earlier cooperation, she could tell these were excellent players with upstanding character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What cleanup work? Can't we just demolish the prison now?\" Xie Antong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily. Like I said, your role is the most important.\" Lu Ce glanced around. \"Why are there still so many people? Not dead yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single sentence sent a chilling wind through every player's heart, their wary gazes snapping toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Antong's pupils contracted in disbelief—she hadn't even had time to ask!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? We're helping everyone escape, right? Aren't these people just dead weight? Why not finish them off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smiling face appeared on Lu Ce's mask as he spoke to Xie Antong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a step back, silently studying \"Sin,\" her eyes flickering with conflicting emotions as thoughts churned within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, young man. Stop teasing your teammates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hoarse, aged voice suddenly spoke from behind—the warden's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly rising, the warden stood before the prison guards, half his head shattered, his body smeared with charred crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard before him knelt with hands on knees, seemingly lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked, the warden spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't say things that could be misunderstood, young man. At our age, our greatest regret is creating unnecessary misunderstandings with those who don't deserve them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can speak properly, then do so. Why say ugly words when doing good deeds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching a prisoner, he gently patted their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with effortless ease, he twisted it clean off—the prisoner offered no resistance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—!\" Cutter gasped in shock, his blade tornado beginning to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down and listen. People like us... we were meant to die. Or rather, we're already dead, just dragged back by [Life].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone... everyone here was outstanding. None were guilty—all were good people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone suddenly intensified as he addressed the bewildered players:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're all outstanding too. You're good people—the wicked would never come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We who should have died had our memories altered, forced to become the very scum we once despised in our own memories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now it's time to be freed. Thank you all for your help—such debts can't be repaid with words. If there's an afterlife...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... is the prison break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he moved to the next person, plucking off their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the warden's explanation, all players stood stunned. Xie Antong felt her strength drain away, gasping for breath as if having an asthma attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank goodness... for a moment, she'd thought she'd committed an unforgivable sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there... no other way to save them?\" Xie Antong asked weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warden turned, offering a smile that seemed kind yet utterly ghastly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young one, helping others shouldn't come at your own expense. Besides... it's time we were released.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted to the guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh... old friend. Truthfully, you should've been stronger than me. What happened? Couldn't face everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to the remaining prisoners, he announced loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guard... what was his real name again? Forgotten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He asked me to relay a message.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said all these years, he acted against his will... and owes everyone an apology!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining prisoners shuddered. None spoke, but some seemed to awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some looked around, picked up nearby weapons, and ended themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wept silently, finding places to sit. Others remained standing motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warden moved calmly among them, granting each their final mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How sad... but such is a warden's duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mused silently as he worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, they'd all been equals. Only he and the guard had been the finest, the strongest among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they'd been forced to become accomplices in villainy... sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew unbearably heavy, the air itself seeming to suffocate. Many players turned away, unable to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, need help?\" Lu Ce called cheerfully from behind. \"This motorcycle could plow through them—probably more efficient than your method.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black Knight: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why make me do your dirty work when you're the one wanting to play beast?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warden waved him off with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. Now that they're awake, let me send them off properly... and see them one last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and you all... might want to talk to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward Know-it-All, who sat battered and dazed atop a pile of goblin corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's... different from us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you should speak with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps... he's more like your kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",953,"2026-06-02T09:03:27.233Z",1,"novelbin.me","027092467b945dd95acf044cb987087f18f0495162e3a28976b463ae8bab9f3d","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-270","pain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-chapter-268",867,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpain-immunity-worried-the-villains-aren-t-twiste-cover.jpg"]