Chapter 7: Game Opening Ceremony

【New dungeon ended!】

【Number: 94968】

【Player: Lu Ming】

【Dungeon review: Successfully entered the main line, in the infirmary discovered that Elder Sister Chen was shot, in that room learned that the vaccine was growth hormone, returned to the cafeteria and entered the lottery segment。】

Reasoning: Organ trafficking, Elder Sister Chen the director died in a killing, Yuanyuan indirect killer, Gray Wolf Yuanyuan.

Achieved final ending: Gray Wolf Yuanyuan.

Lu Ming found himself in a vast void, darkness boundless, only the panel beside him still faintly emitting blue light, discovering he had regained control of his left hand.

The severed arm returned, and all the wounds on his body were healed.

He guessed correctly.

Lu Ming let out a breath, began to observe the panel.

【Achieved hidden ending: Gray Wolf died, but can he be forgiven?】

【Overall rating: S】（AX）

【Unlock hidden ending (30 points)】

【Earned achievement: Decisive in slaughter (5 points) (Even shooting himself without hesitation, instantly frightening Yuanyuan)】

【Participation: 10 points】

【Calculating points...】

【Points: 49】

「Being transmitted... 」

A cold voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

A beam of light pierced the darkness, Lu Ming shielded his eyes, then felt a wave of dizziness accompanied by noisy clamor.

「Where is this?! 」

「Don't, don't kill! 」

「Do you really know who the Gray Wolf is?! 」

「What's going on? I clearly killed the director, but the system gave a B rating? Is it a Boss? 」

「Where is this? Has the game ended? 」

Chaotic noises filled his ears, Lu Ming gradually regained consciousness, gazing into the distance, seeing shadow after shadow, a dark, heavy sea, densely visible horizon.

He tried to lift his head, looked around, and discovered a place resembling an arena, the stands packed, but the light was dim, making it hard to see faces.

Lu Ming was shoved several times, the chaotic crowd basically couldn't find a foothold.

「Sizzle——」

The arena suddenly emitted a piercing sound.

At that moment, Lu Ming realized he could move, the chaotic crowd was frozen as if paused, instantly silent.

The vast arena now only had the discussion sounds from the stands.

It seems within the interference range.

「Cough, cough cough... 」 an eerie electromagnetic-like voice transmitted: 「Noted, please help adjust some... 」

After a moment of silence, that eerie voice changed a lot: 「Not much, just like that. 」.

Faces full of fear, anxiety, and doubt, unable to vent their emotions, the oppressive feelings permeated the arena.

「Dear players, congratulations on being selected as the "Lucky Ones", welcome to participate in the Earth Game's opening ceremony! 」

「Let me think, you must have many doubts, right? 」

「No worries, the thoughtful G has already sent the rules to all of you. 」.

Lu Ming noticed the envelope-shaped icon in the left corner of his vision tremble.

「Originally 500,000 players, six per group, divided into over 80,000 dungeons, excluding those who couldn't complete the dungeon, one, two... thirty thousand! 」 The eerie voice became somewhat excited: 「This session has 100,000 more than the last, later generations dread, later generations dread! 」.

Lu Ming used his peripheral vision to observe the situation within his field of view, but could not locate the source of the sound, discovering he could adjust the envelope within his field of view, attempting to open it.

Success.

【: Players will enter their world (dungeon) to complete corresponding tasks!】

【: After entering the dungeon, all bodily defects will be temporarily healed, and the player's body will reach its peak.】

【: This game enforces a policy, forcing players to enter dungeons; players not in a dungeon can only act in Main God Space, but ten points will be deducted each month!】

【: Death in the dungeon represents real death, points will be deducted, and if points reach zero, the player will be erased!】

【: In Main God Space, points serve as general equivalent; specific trading methods are defined by players.】

【: The dungeon supports live streaming, earning corresponding points based on popularity. (New players unlock this after clearing their first dungeon!)】

Lu Ming noticed a girl in a wheelchair nearby, her eyes moving, apparently also looking at the rules.

Entering the dungeon temporarily heals bodily defects; after the girl enters the dungeon, she discovers she can walk like a normal person—what would she think?

Excited?

She finally can walk like a normal person.

Or perhaps panic?

For some reason being dragged into this game, yet it can also end.

Lu Ming knows, perhaps both.

「I've said so much, still haven't introduced myself to everyone, how embarrassing, how embarrassing... Satan. 」 The manager "Satan" solemnly introduced himself: 「Administrator of the Fifth Main God Space. 」.

「Well, um... I'll explain more about the game content later? After all, everyone just cleared the new dungeon. 」 Satan paused for a moment, then continued: 「Let's first look at each player's clearance rating... 」.

「Especially the S player, where? Let's take a good look! 」

「Especially the S player, where? Let's take a good look! 」

Lu Ming pulled his gaze, the score was S, he could because he achieved the hidden ending.

Lu Ming could only think of some ability.

After all, there are indeed many who would shoot themselves in the head for a game; perhaps they also thought of killing the gray wolf themselves, but just didn't dare to pull the trigger.

"Found it!" After a long silence, Satan's voice sounded again.

Lu Ming moved his eyes left and right, but didn't discover anything.

"Ah, forgot I can't see." Satan said with a hint of regret: "Don't worry, G won't mistreat any excellent player. Two A-level players may ask a question and will be answered truthfully; as for the S Player, the game will give a small reward on its behalf!"

The crowd in the stands grew restless, and discussion voices increased.

A panel appeared within the field of view.

【Achievement obtained: Manager's Appreciation (10 points)】

Even the slight light in the arena vanished, darkness shrouded the crowd.

Lu Ming felt his brain entering a crashed state, a sensation of his soul being pulled away, and noticed his line of sight gradually leaving the ground.

"If you're worried about your privacy being exposed, you can choose to hide your appearance and change your voice," Satan said.

Lu Ming saw an option appear.

【Hide ( / No)】

After hesitating for a moment, he chose.

"Alright, all three have made their choices."

Three beams of light fell respectively on the three corners of the arena.

Lu Ming's figure became blurry, like a distant shadow, wanting to reveal himself.

In an instant, he found he could move, and the arena echoed with a sound like a flood.

"What game, illegal coercion!"

"Who the hell!"

"You must be dreaming?"

Those who angrily cursed the game begged for mercy, pleading to be allowed to return.

Some were also very excited, having long grown tired of the mundane life, to wander into that world—why not?

"Would the S Player like to appear?" Satan said with a hint of regret: "Alright, let's start with those two players."

"Let's start from the beginning." The figure farthest from Lu Ming spoke, without hiding his appearance.

"Please." Satan said.

"His name is Norton, from Country A, dungeon rating A." Norton lowered his gaze, sweeping over the dark, oppressive crowd: "I want to ask the organizers, when will this absurd game end?"

The crowd fell silent, families holding their breath; obviously, everyone cared about this question.

"... The game cannot be ended." Satan obviously paused.

The crowd stirred again, cries and shouts mingling into chaos.

"Family!" Norton raised his voice: "Don't worry, we'll protect you in the dungeon..."

Satan ignored those voices, interrupting: "Alright, the Q&A session is over!"

The speaking turn went to the figure nearer to Lu Ming.

"Player, your question?"

The commotion grew louder, everyone's gaze turned toward them.

They remained silent for a moment, then slowly opened their mouth: "I want to know the S Player's identity."

Their question provoked a lot of cursing.

"Are you sick? Wasting the only chance to ask a question like this!"

"Why ask about the meaning of 'clear'?"

"I understand..."

Lu Ming furrowed his brows, waiting for the organizer's response.

Satan hesitated a moment before saying: "Alright, after all, player privacy is protected."

"There's no limit to the scope of questions, right?" They countered.

"Indeed, there's no problem..." Satan chuckled twice: "You should be ashamed, A-level player."

After a long silence, Lu Ming, seeing the situation, had no choice but to speak: "Objection!"

The crowd below instantly fell silent, the chatter in the stands also diminished.

The title of S-level player still carries some deterrent power, after all representing first place among thirty thousand.

Lu Ming continued to rebut: "Questions involving privacy should be within the answerable range."

"Alright, S Player." They said, achieving their purpose: "Sorry, we can only communicate this way, and after the opening ceremony ends, it will probably be hard to meet again."

"...... Strongest, join forces, to provide help for future dungeons."

Only now did everyone realize, if the S Player could join forces, the dungeon would definitely be much easier.

Totally clinging to a powerful figure!

Lu Ming personally experienced the dungeon's difficulty; those who could reach A-level surely aren't that strong, so there's no need to flatter himself.

"Such a good thing?" Lu Ming said in a tone of surprise.

They quickly replied: "Of course, hoping for a mutually beneficial relationship; the current situation should be clear, which side you join gives a better chance."

"Shall we ask Mr. Norton?" Lu Ming shifted the focus: "Mr. Norton is also A-level."

They merely gave a faint 'uh,' as if saying nothing yet also saying everything.

"I mind." Norton gave his opinion, seeming not to understand its meaning.

They ignored Norton, continuing: "S Player, your response?"

Lu Ming had no intention to cooperate, and directly vetoed.

The Satan who had been silent for a long time finally opened his mouth: "Wasting time,, give the S Player's number, know the number can only communicate via chat function, will affect privacy."

Should we keep something like a Penguin number?

That's quite a wrong way of doing things; Lu Ming has no opinion, later just need to be aware.

"S Player..." They seemed willing, voice softened a bit: "We will definitely join forces, and will also look for again."

Lu Ming didn't respond, and it was his turn in the Q&A session.

"Then, please S Player, ask a question!" Satan's voice sounded excited.

On stage, countless eyes focused on the same point, and the more experienced players on stage also became curious about the newcomer.

What kind can get an S Rating right at the start?

"What is it?" Lu Ming's voice sounded like waves striking the edge of the arena, echoing back.

The arena was empty and quiet.

Satan laughed twice: "Dear S Player,?"

"." Lu Ming said: "Administrator, what? God? Or extraterrestrial?"

"God is also extraterrestrial, dear S Player..." Satan's voice calmed, then he chuckled: ", just ordinary."

Lu Ming was stunned; the answer was indeed beyond expectation.

Is it hard to control the whole game behind? Who will possess such ability?

"Alright, let's talk about the reward."

", if some reasonable request, then just say it."

"Not yet decided..." Lu Ming thought for a moment: "Can I have a bit of time?"

"Yes!" Satan readily agreed: "Okay, today's opening ceremony ends here..."

"All players, since it's a game, please rely on your strength, after all only the winner can make it to the end..."

"There's nothing more to say, then...... let's enjoy the game."

A burst of white light shone.

After opening his eyes again, Lu Ming found himself in a room.