Chapter 641: Game Rules! Like Lying?!

As the voice fell, no one spoke.

Su Yang had long anticipated this scene and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it; sooner or later it will surface as time goes on."

Tang Youning saw Su Yang never give him a straight look, his mouth corner twitched slightly, yet he did not flare up.

After a clash, the two had already become familiar with each other's patterns and habits.

Compared to acting, he prefers to go straight in.

"You're so concerned about the Old Era Remnant Faction? What does that have to do with you? Just play your game well." Tang Youning said.

Su Yang still ignored him, merely directing his gaze toward the players seated.

Aside from the two Ascend God Seeds, the rest were Normal players.

Two men and four women, each with a different demeanor.

It's easy to see that, having endured many Death Games, they were already accustomed to this situation.

Even as the building tilted, they remained unflustered.

Not the slightest sense of unease or panic arose because Su Yang and Tang Youning were old acquaintances.

Only curiosity and excitement about the gameplay were present.

"What shall we talk about, everyone? Sitting like this is oddly awkward." Su Yang said.

No one responded.

Seeing this, Tang Youning sneered, "My Su Xiong, I didn't expect that after so long the old habit is still there."

This time, Su Yang didn't ignore him; he stared into his eyes, "You're the same, still so hypocritical."

"Likewise." Tang Youning's mouth corner lifted slightly.

Just as their gazes met and sparked, a broadcast sounded.

"All players are in position, please collect your Identity Badge."

Immediately, a silver badge suddenly appeared.

Su Yang picked it up, rubbed it, and stared; to his astonishment, two bold characters were displayed—

'Cook'!

"I'm Chuzi?" Su Yang's eyes looked strange.

He couldn't cook at all!

At most he could handle some simple pre‑made dishes.

And moreover…

In role‑playing games where you take an Identity, it generally correlates with the player's personal habits.

For example, if one's cooking skill is outstanding, the chance of receiving the Cook Identity is high.

If one's martial skill is strong, the probability of getting a 'Hunter' or other physically demanding Identity is also high.

If we infer by this logic, doesn't that mean…

Among the eight, Su Yang's cooking is the best?

"Wrong!"

Su Yang clearly remembered that during the Date Battle, Tang Youning was the one handling the meals.

His cooking was excellent, and it even impressed Su Yang back then.

He also gave a comment—"This tall, broad‑shouldered man appears rough on the surface, yet is deft and clever."

"An illogical Identity acquisition must mean…" a flash of insight flashed in Su Yang's eyes.

An Identity is merely a symbol.

A Code Name.

It cannot indicate the player's quality.

But the real purpose…

Is that the moment the Identity is set, the outcome is already decided!

The killer hides among the eight, and each Identity surely conceals an unknown story.

To excavate and analyze, one must actively search for Luoshi.

"Players, attach the Identity Badge to your body and do not remove it before the game ends!"

Su Yang, hearing this, hung the Identity Badge at his Waist, then looked up at Tang Youning's chest.

He saw that his Identity was—Count!

"The male master of this Ancient Castle?" Su Yang thought.

The others affixed their Identity Badges, which were—Countess, Maid, Security Guard, Coachman.

There were two Maids and two Security Guards.

"Script Murder, huh? Interesting…" Su Yang's mouth curled with a hint of amusement.

He had briefly encountered this form of entertainment before, but was not very interested.

Because one would sit for five or six hours, having to cooperate with NPCs to fulfill certain preset demands.

He disliked vague linear gameplay, feeling it was like a marionette on strings being manipulated.

Now a similar method appears, and dead memories suddenly assault him.

"The game rules are as follows—"

"Game Duration is seven days; players must find and Expel the killer within seven days. After the deadline, the killer is deemed victorious, and all surviving players will face Execution!"

"Every night at eight p. m., a Voting Ceremony will be held in the Reception Hall, with a thirty‑minute time limit to select a suspect and raise hands to vote."

"The player with the highest votes will undergo Hang Execution!"

"During the game, no player may inflict arbitrary harm on others; violators will face Execution!"

"If the player elected by vote is not the murderer, then Game Duration is reduced by 36 hours."

"The game will officially begin in 10 hours; players should familiarize themselves with the game environment."

As the words fell, Su Yang's Brow tightened.

The game rules are very simple.

Just as he expected, find someone to vote.

Only the one difference lies in …

Choosing the wrong person would actually shorten Game Duration?

According to the usual play, seven days are allotted to find a murderer among eight people.

This murderer does not know whether he is the murderer, so he also must use many means to evade suspicion.

One person per day; in seven days one can still obtain a considerable margin of error.

"Choosing the wrong person cuts a day and a half of time…" Su Yang's gaze grew slightly solemn.

It is not hard to see that this rule benefits the murderer.

He only needs to hide among the crowd, wait for people to turn on each other, and can perfectly dodge firepower.

Moreover …

The rule only states that one may not harm others.

But it does not say one may not destroy Luoshi.

That means this real‑life Script Murder will be more perilous than imagined!

"It won't start until ten hours later; everyone find a room to rest, there's still plenty of time," Tang Youning said.

"Why are there two Maid and Security Guard?" Count's lady asked.

She was seen wearing a simple white T‑shirt and denim shorts, her appearance plain yet not lacking grace.

"In such a large Ancient Castle, are two Maid unusual?" Coachman said.

"I suppose the duties differ; some attend to the master's daily life, others handle cleaning and sanitation,"

"As for Security Guard… as he said, in such a large Ancient Castle, is it strange to have two people guarding the gate?" Tang Youning replied naturally.

"Then, when we find Luoshi targeting a Maid, how do we identify which one?" one of the Maid asked.

"You have to ask the smartest person here," Tang Youning hinted.

At those words, everyone's Vision Perception turned to Su Yang.

"A good question, but unfortunately I cannot answer it," Su Yang spread his hands.

"Brother Su is too modest; with your intelligence, could you be unaware of the inner workings here?" Tang Youning crossed his hands over his chest.

Su Yang lowered the leg he had propped on the table and said leisurely, "I am not Wan Shi Tong, how could I know the affairs of the world?"

"Indeed, since you are not Wan Shi Tong, how did you think to apply Old Era policies at the Round Table Meeting?" a strange Radiance flashed in Tang Youning's eyes.

Round Table Meeting?!

Everyone was stunned, not understanding why.

Su Yang let out a light laugh, "Brother Tang truly has Heavenly Hand‑Eye, even knowing this layer."

"Not only these, I also know you have a bad habit—"

Tang Youning intertwined his two index fingers, "Likes to Lie!"