As soon as the main system finished its sentence, the bullet screen in the live broadcast room exploded.
[What does that mean? What this NPC means is that as long as the main mission of this dungeon is completed, the trainees can choose to stay in this dungeon permanently and not return to the infinite loop. The main system even gave an affirmation. What???]
[F * ck, does that mean that they can escape from the rules of the thriller trainee competition?]
[Yes, that's what I think too. Didn't the competition say that only 100 people could survive? If they choose to stay in this dungeon world, doesn't that mean that they can be considered to have withdrawn from the competition midway, and there will be no punishment?]
[Think about it, if they don't complete the main mission, they will be obliterated. If they complete the main mission, staying in this dungeon is like giving the trainees a chance to retreat.]
The bullet screen discussion was intense, and in the end, it even escalated to whether the competition was fair or not.
[There's no need to discuss whether it's fair or not. When the main system brought you to the infinite loop, did it ask for your opinion? Now that the main system has spoken, it means that staying in this dungeon is indeed a feasible plan.]
[Indeed, this is the same as the S Reincarnation Road dungeon. Once you enter, you will be reincarnated three times. You will live two extra lives for nothing. How can you say that it's unfair?]
Not only the bullet screen, but the trainees also began to discuss in low voices.
Anthony raised his voice. "So what if you stay? What you said just now was just sophistry. Do you think we can't distinguish between reality and falsehood?"
From an emotional point of view, it was indeed difficult to distinguish between being related by blood, having memories of living together, and even any other necessary elements.
However, no matter how glib the police officer's tongue was, no matter how similar this dungeon was to reality, a falsehood was still a falsehood.
"At most, you can only be considered as clones."
After saying that, Anthony stopped talking because the police officer had affirmed his words.
"Indeed. Sigh, if it were you, you wouldn't be able to survive Judgment Day. "
He looked at Anthony and sighed as he shook his head. His expression did not seem to be fake. "Vampires are a race abandoned by God. Your sins will be harder to eliminate than ordinary people, so if it's possible, if a team wants to pass, it's best to choose the second main mission."
Vampires originated from Eastern European folklore. Although there were no exact records in the Bible, they were indeed a member of the dark creatures. Therefore, Anthony's frown was deeper than the other trainees'.
However, these words still confused the trainees once again.
Wasn't the second main mission to destroy the dungeon? Were these people encouraging them to destroy the dungeon?
"Yes, that's what I meant. However, compared to the first main storyline, the second main storyline is much more difficult. That's because our instance dungeon isn't just an ordinary instance dungeon. It's in a small town … "
The police officer pointed to the sky. "And heaven."
He then pointed to the ground. "There's hell under the town."
"Of course, if you can come up with a feasible solution, we'll be happy to help you. We can even help you hide it from the eyes of the judges."
"Even though we're just clones in your eyes, we still have their feelings for you. In our eyes, you're all our family and children."
The townspeople nodded in unison. Their gazes toward the trainees were filled with kindness and kindness.
Many women even took out tissues from their pockets and began to wipe their tears. "Mommy hopes that you can live well. Whether you stay or destroy the dungeon, we will help you."
"Yes, we will do our best to help you complete the main quest."
"Please believe us. No matter what, we would never do anything to our own children!"
These gazes were like daggers in their backs, making them feel as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Even the Zong Jiu, who was very sensitive to changes in other people's emotions, could clearly feel that there was no evil in their gazes. On the contrary, they were all filled with kindness.
It was the kind of kindness that could be felt without the need to use tarot cards. Just as these people had said, the townspeople sincerely treated the trainees as their own children, their own relatives, their own good friends ….
They were even discussing how to best help the trainees destroy the dungeon, not caring about their own lives.
The people around them had faces that were both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.
The surrounding streets of the small town were familiar to everyone. Some of the street corners were even places where they used to live. Even the houses were exactly the same as in their memories.
The old church, the bus stop, the grandpa selling popsicles at the end of the street.
The newspaper stand, the bread house, the dilapidated school, and the small vendors at the school gate.
One of the mothers could not hold it in anymore. As she wiped her tears, she called out to Xu Su, "Su Bao 'er, come back with Mommy and take a look. Your house is still the same as when you left. Even your books haven't been touched. Mommy won't say that you play games all day long anymore. Come back and take a look. "
Xu Su sniffled. She held back the sadness in her heart and did not say anything.
.....
Zong Jiu expressed that the townspeople should leave them some room to think. Thus, the townspeople very considerately dispersed, leaving only the police officer standing at the side.
The trainees gathered in a circle, and there was some silence between them.
Zong Jiu spoke at the right time, "In this dungeon, we should prioritize the first main quest as our number one goal and try to eliminate the black thread in our hands."
They only needed to choose one of the two main quests to complete. Hearing this, many trainees breathed a sigh of relief.
As everyone knew, to destroy a dungeon, regardless of whether it was through physical means or other means, the NPCs must die first.
Logically, everyone knew that this was just a dungeon. However, emotionally, if they were to act like No.1 Middle School and kill their loved ones, especially those who were full of feelings, it would be too cruel and unreasonable.
"As for whether to return to the dormitory or stay after completing the main quest …"
At this point, Zong Jiu paused. "This is everyone's personal choice. I won't interfere.
"But at least before the main quest is completed, I hope that we stand on the same line of interests. Because we are a team. "
The trainees all nodded with red eyes.
Fortunately, they were all veterans who had experienced countless dungeons. When faced with the choice between logic and emotion, they could still maintain their rationality and not be swayed. Moreover, many of them were Zong Jiu's teammates from No.1 Middle School who had gone through the hellish exam together. They would not be easily swayed by a facade.
However, whether they believed it or not was one thing. Whether they wanted to stay was another.
Zong Jiu only glanced around and knew that many people were tempted by his suggestion.
The Thriller Trainee Competition was extremely cruel. In the end, only one hundred people could survive. The trainees present were all B-grade and C-grade. The chances of them surviving were minuscule. Now that there was a chance to take a step back, of course, everyone was tempted.
They could not be blamed for being swayed. The conditions given by the main system were too good.
Staying in this small town was not permanent. If they wanted to go back one day, they could even leave at any time.
By then, the Thriller Trainee Competition would have ended, and they would return to the world of the Infinite Loop.
Of course, no one knew whether those who were willing to stay would be softened by the comfortable life and lose the courage to return to the Infinite Loop. After soaking in the honey pot for a long time, one's bones would rust.
"However, we promise to prioritize collective interests. All eggs cannot be placed in the same basket. Therefore, while we are preparing for the first main quest, we must also be prepared for the possibility of the second main quest at any time. "
The white-haired youth spoke in a low voice with a serious expression. "I hope everyone is mentally prepared for this."
[Actually, this arrangement is not bad. The premise of this dungeon is that we cannot be controlled by emotions.]
[It's one thing to say it yourself. Maybe it's another thing in the dungeon.]
[Indeed, when the Golden Retriever pounced, it was the first time I saw such a gentle expression on the Barbarian's face.]
[Now that I've thought it through, I feel that although this dungeon is beautiful, it's also cruel. It's too difficult to destroy it with your own hands … Sigh, I hope Magician's team can complete the first main quest. At least the team can choose whether to go back or stay.]
On the other side, after the discussion, the team dispersed again.
The police officer asked considerately, "Are you done with your discussion?"
The Zong Jiu nodded.
"Then let's go quickly. The little Pope has been waiting for a long time."
With that, the police officer turned and led the way.
They passed through the neat streets of the small town.
Not far away, hymns came from an unknown place. Like the sun floating in the sky, it dyed the town with a layer of hazy golden light.
The townspeople who had just left the square spontaneously walked towards the big church in the middle of the town. They lowered their heads and prayed devoutly.
The small town was full of kindness. Along the way, no one closed their doors or picked up anything that was left behind.
This feeling was very similar to Jerusalem, which Zong Jiu had been to in his previous life.
Jerusalem was like that. It was a multi-religious holy city. Every day, when it was time, the prayers could be heard from outside the city.
Everyone there had their own beliefs. They didn't even lock their doors when they slept. The atmosphere was full of theology.
No wonder the police officer said that he was the only police officer in the entire town. Now it seemed that it was just because there was no need.
As they walked, Zong Jiu pretended to ask casually, "What's the way to get rid of sins other than confessing?"
"Oh, that. When we reach the big church later, His Holiness the Pope will tell you. "
The police officer scratched his head. "Don't use the gun. Put it in the system backpack first. Aiya, you'll know later. "
Soon, the group arrived at the big church at the end of the road.
This church was different from the other buildings in the small town.
After the Renaissance, the Baroque architecture was born. Clusters of white pigeons perched on the round beige dome.
The dome of the church was painted with intricate and beautiful religious murals. A huge crystal chandelier hung down from above.
The Pope, wearing a scarlet robe, stood in front of the high altar.
He wasn't tall. From the back, he looked like a five or six-year-old child. The triple-layered crown on his head shone brightly.
He turned around, and his young face was finally exposed under the light.
Zong Jiu couldn't be more familiar with this face.
Even if it was smaller, it was still familiar. It was the kind of familiarity where one's fist had hardened.