Chapter 956: Subpar Base Under the Line?! The Trail of 'Daylight'!?

The meeting has not yet begun.

More and more people are taking their seats.

The conference hall, which can hold over a thousand people, was almost full by around eight o'clock.

The scene made a huge impact on everyone.

Gene Modification warriors are not frightening.

What is frightening is that all of these people have Red-Eyed eyes.

It makes it impossible to tell whether they are NPCs or players.

If they are all the latter, how can such a massive group of players compete?

To many players, a Death Game with more than sixteen participants is an unprecedented first.

They have not experienced the shock of the Dream.

They also have not tried Fusion under The End.

Facing so many potential opponents, at this moment they feel somewhat at a loss.

They all subtly scrutinize the people beside them.

But the man and woman in the corner wear neutral expressions, with a slight curve at the corners of their mouths.

Their demeanor is vastly different from most people in the hall.

"It feels like chatting online with a subpar 'base' on a line," Tiger said softly.

"Use more precise wording, okay? When did we ever discuss such an intimate topic?" Su Yang glanced sideways.

"Fate brings us together from a thousand miles, and at this moment it has truly become concrete," Tiger sighed.

"Is it a good thing or a bad thing?" Su Yang asked curiously.

"What do you think?" Tiger tilted her head and asked back.

Su Yang pondered briefly, smiled, and said: "... If it's an Alliance, it would become very boring, but if it's an opponent, I would be delighted."

Tiger was quite satisfied with that answer.

Because she thought the same.

The two Round Table Meeting Permanent Members competed on the same stage.

If they are opponents—both to determine superiority and decide life and death.

Only...

Tiger lamented, "As far as I know, White Bear City's player count exceeds five thousand; you have many competitors."

Oh?

Su Yang was slightly startled, "How did you calculate that?"

Tiger said, "Everyone seated in the conference hall holds a player identity."

"And White Bear City has more than just the Imperial Company capable of producing Gene Modification warriors."

What?

Su Yang initially found the words absurd.

But recalling the other's enigmatic Innate Talent,

a sudden mix of belief and doubt sprouted in his mind.

"All the Red-Eyed are players?" Su Yang asked.

He recalled Li Sanjiang from last night.

The Werewolf with blood-colored eyes.

It was obvious that the other was a product of Gene Modification.

Yet not a player.

Rather, an ordinary low-level resident of the native world.

Tiger casually glanced at the podium and then said, "I believe you also received your first Task commission last night."

"Like you, I also eliminated a rogue Gene Modification individual within the allotted time."

"Moreover, everyone present here is part of this Task."

"The number of deaths last night far exceeded one thousand."

"Imperial Company is indeed White Bear City's top capital, but there are two other similar companies!"

"Did you think Gene Modification was Imperial's patent?"

"In reality, they are merely 'Smugglers' standing on the shoulders of giants."

When the words fell, Su Yang fell into silence.

He had not been without doubt.

After all, the appearance of the Rejuvenation Needle essentially corroborates this conclusion.

But this does not indicate how many players there are.

"You've been in this game for less than a day; where did you obtain so much Intelligence?" Su Yang asked curiously.

"I naturally have my own channels and methods," Tiger smiled mysteriously, then asked, "Don't you believe me?"

"If a city's player count exceeds the threshold, it will be a disaster," Su Yang said slowly.

Countless Innate Talents.

A tangled scramble.

Including ambitious ones who will stop at nothing to achieve.

At that time, the entire society's order will be in utter chaos.

To this, Su Yang does not think it is a good thing.

White Bear City's population exceeds ten million, and the five thousand seem an extremely low proportion.

Yet this small group possesses the power to destroy heaven and annihilate the earth.

"Where are the remaining four thousand?" Su Yang asked.

"Um~" Tiger furrowed his eyebrows, as if considering whether to reveal the truth.

A barely perceptible slyness flashed in his eyes; his knee nudged Su Yang's leg. "I could tell you, but you must grant me a request."

"You say."

"As for the Rejuvenation Needle, share the investigation results with me as well."

?

Su Yang snapped his head around, a strange hue flashing in his eyes, his voice deepening slightly, "Are you investigating me behind the scenes?"

Tiger replied unhurriedly, "Don't think the worst of me; I merely habitually eliminate hidden dangers and remove uncertain factors."

Su Yang's gaze grew cold, "Was the location leak last night your doing?"

Tiger's face showed puzzlement, "What do you mean? How would I know where you are?"

"Then how did you know about the Rejuvenation Needle?"

"My mission last night was at Luoshui Street."

Su Yang stared into her eyes for a moment, then said slowly, "And then?"

Tiger whispered, "When the mission ended and I was about to part, I saw a hurried man at the subway station exit."

"He was carrying a huge crate, his eyes alert, his steps frantic."

"Curiosity drove me, so I used my innate talent to inspect."

"Just a slip and…"

When those words were spoken, Su Yang couldn't help recalling the scene where Lin Yang was seen through early.

Tiger's innate talent is related to the eyes.

She seems able to see through a player's essence and past.

Coincidence?

Su Yang temporarily set the doubt aside and said, "The value of the two pieces of intelligence is unequal; I must decline."

Tiger twirled a finger around a strand of hair, his tone soft, "Brother Su Yang, don't be so ruthless; our deep friendship can't even be worth a sentence or two?"

Su Yang's skin prickled at the words.

If he hadn't known Tiger before, hearing that tone might have stirred his heart.

But having witnessed her methods and temperament, he felt a chill.

It felt like a bald hulker acting coquettishly toward him.

"Cut the act, One Code to One Code," Su Yang said.

"Fine," Tiger said expressionlessly, "What if I also add the whereabouts of your dependents?"

Su Yang frowned, "What are you saying?"

Tiger's mouth curved upward, leaning in to whisper, "I know where White Day is; do you want to hear?"

Su Yang didn't take the bait; instead he smiled and asked back, "You mean… White Day is in the same world as me?"

"Uh‑huh~"

"How could that be? Before entering the game I confirmed each dependent's game name; there was no overlap."

"Who says a game name determines the worldview?"

"Isn't that so?"

"Of course not!"

Tiger, in a confident tone, "Assuming first is the ugliest arrogance; your cognition should not stop there."

Su Yang's brows knit tightly, "Where is he?"