[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-three-towers-game":3,"chapter-three-towers-game-three-towers-game-chapter-984":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Three Towers Game",{"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},1097971,1431,"Chapter 984 297: The Unabandonable Sacrifice Game (Part 2)","three-towers-game-chapter-984",984,"\u003Cp>Borg shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not sure, but according to conventional thinking, theoretically, a high clearance evaluation... might result in a similar reward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu was not certain about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he suddenly remembered the matter of upgrading the tavern level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty thousand tavern coins could not enhance the tavern's capabilities, and Wen Xishu had already spent some of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abilities included recruitment chances and a tavern specification option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu guessed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our rating on the last level was S, which is theoretically already very high, but there could be an even higher possibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, once we saw the door, we stopped exploring and headed straight for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, perhaps we can explore a bit more after the door appears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the path forward is destined to be abandoned, I'm capable of abandoning it. But at least now, I can't give up on all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I plan to send all of you to the battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I, myself, will stay behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu had already thought of a method; since only four could fight, one had to stay behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to stay behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not unusual for a commander to stay off the front lines, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colonel Devon was shocked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! Commander, I... my life is not worth comparing to yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not the one in the guide who can lead everyone to leave, you are. I won't regret this inevitable death, it's not due to your command mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others' expressions, including Borg's, were full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borg's affection level rose directly by 20 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The self-sacrificing spirit displayed by Wen Xishu made him feel that this was a commander worth following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But internally, he also agreed—Devon's life wasn't valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Borg was the one who could view everyone with a game mindset like Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a ruthless apocalypse; human value must be quantified, and those with low numbers should be discarded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borg didn't voice this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen, I'm not here to exchange lives; I have something on me that can overturn the curse's side effects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not offset, but overturn, turning it into a positive effect. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I'm not here to die; on the contrary, staying here makes me the most valuable. I'm even looking forward to the overturned effect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you four need to cooperate well. Borg is a newcomer but is also an important mainstay in the second level, Mechanical City, which I can't witness firsthand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you can. Please cooperate carefully and capitalize on your strengths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu knew that this emotional group needed to be inspired in a certain way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to Colonel Devon's side:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Devon, you've led soldiers before, you'll be the team captain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The purpose for me staying here is to fight the curse and ensure everyone's survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... please don't leave anyone behind, bring everyone back for me, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colonel Devon was momentarily speechless; after a while, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you... are you really not lying to me? Are you sure you can withstand the curse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not just any small character that dies halfway; Colonel Devon, you need to respect me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devon immediately stood at attention:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I promise to complete the mission. Rest assured, I'll do my utmost to bring everyone back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. These are my items, something that can provide you with the correct guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And these gloves can nullify the opponent's items.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu directly gave out his trump card items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I've miscalculated...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I'll personally proceed to the second level and retrieve the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the intensity of the first level, Wen Xishu didn't believe the next level would immediately surpass his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without him, he could only hope these items could help Devon and the others succeed in overcoming difficulties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devon's affection level for Wen Xishu had reached its maximum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wen Xishu's vision, a message has been unlocked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colonel Devon's upgrade evolution condition has been unlocked. Trigger condition unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upgrade: The card will evolve directly to the highest level it can evolve to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, has he really been moved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu does quite like this colonel; despite critiquing Cavendish for being overly emotional, he's that kind of person too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he also noticed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evolution can be a normal evolution, similar to Cavendish, advancing from C to B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are also cases like Devon's, where C is expected to directly evolve to A?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this stage, it's still unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there's no doubt, maxing out the affection level grants the qualification for upgrade evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu's operation just now, no doubt, significantly heightened everyone's affection level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he indeed had no time to use words to conquer each and every, maximizing everyone's affection levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he is looking forward to the fact that when Colonel Devon returns, he may no longer be a C card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time to set off, everyone, make sure to return safely, I don't want my efforts wasted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don't ruin my perfect ending, Wen Xishu screamed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the team section of his vision, Wen Xishu removed himself; the four-person team became Hacker Borg, Doctor Elsa, Colonel Devon, Sniper Cavendish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wen Xishu's view, this team is quite versatile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipped with his Compass and gloves, he's not too worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he's no longer in the team, the option to advance to the second level is still initiated by Wen Xishu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much time left on the countdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, good luck to you all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu clicked to start the second level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, several team members around him disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu stayed where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tavern suddenly became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender is practically a fixed NPC, with only a few lines:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want a drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I get you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu triggered all the lines by asking several times, and then stopped chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything is in the upgrade content; the tavern needs to be upgraded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally speaking, the first level, normal players can hardly avoid this sacrificial situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really couldn't either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu indeed overlooked that he hadn't explored thoroughly enough in the first level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's hacked, with a margin of error.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mad Dice is really a good thing; its rule mechanism coverage is above Obsession World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, with the options thrown by Mad Dice — three kinds of randomness, Wen Xishu can bear the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turn the negative effects of the curse into positive ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through cheating, Wen Xishu forcefully reversed a mistake this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that being said... since Mad Dice chose me, how can I be blamed for fully utilizing its potential?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu started waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one-hour countdown didn't have much left, and in no time, the hour was up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Team size exceeded, you will be erased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guidance appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu also started getting nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Tuo, don't let me down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not being nervous is a lie, especially since this was a hard confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skull-printed hourglass above Wen Xishu's head began to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Wen Xishu saw a number in his vision change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current number of people was 5\u002F4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, at this stage, the tavern can only have four people in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding in the newly recruited Borg, there were five in total, thus showing 5\u002F4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wen Xishu staying at the tavern was supposed to die. So it wouldn't be over limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of the randomness, at this moment, the game values had a bug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu discovered suddenly—the current number of people became 3\u002F4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not right, even if I died, it should be 4\u002F4. How did it become 3\u002F4?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It jumped from 5\u002F4 to 3\u002F4, two populations less? And I'm still alive...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy, this is awesome?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xishu figured it out, he quickly understood what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really overturned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mad Dice's randomness turned his population occupation from \"1\" to \"-1\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So at this moment, he acted as a subtractive function regarding population quota.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His team wasn't over the limit; in fact, they could safely recruit another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, it's amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1355,"2026-06-03T11:12:57.509Z","2026-06-03T11:13:00.790Z",1,"novelbin.me","291add77d58ab5799256907610b71bf5187d26165ffacab01b834f9c510a4de3","three-towers-game-chapter-985","three-towers-game-chapter-983",1179,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthree-towers-game-cover.jpg"]