Professionalism was the label Yuuki gave himself.
Be professional when killing, be professional when clearing dungeons.
Of course, I’m also very professional at flirting.
Looking at Mai, who was leaning on the table, panting heavily, her torn black stockings, the peaks of her chest forming a perfect angle with the tabletop, the valley like an abyss threatening to suck one’s soul in.
Yet Yuuki only glanced at her before looking away, which left Mai somewhat puzzled.
“That look in your eyes…”
“Oh, since you want it so much, I guess I can take a few more glances.”
“Of course not!” Mai hugged her chest, then looked at Yuuki, who wasn’t even looking at her, and felt a bit surprised.
“Are you two suddenly feeling a bit better?” Yuuki suddenly spoke, pointing at Ai, who was watching the show, and then at Mai by the table.
“Although the meaning isn’t quite the same, you both smiled in the end. Under the Red Moon, a smile is very precious. No matter how desperate you feel, never forget this moment.”
Both of them were startled at the same time.
The small interlude had taken on a philosophical meaning from Yuuki’s lips.
How impressive!
He took advantage of the situation, but instead of being disliked, he gained their favor.
The words ‘professional’ flashed through Ai’s mind again.
She gave him a wary look, then saw Yuuki’s eyes become confused, and simply tapped the table.
“Alright, break time’s over. Trouble’s here.”
She turned the computer screen around, which was cycling through a wanted poster.
The photos of several people were clearly visible.
“All terrorists below are wanted city-wide. Upon discovery, shoot on sight.”
Dozens of police cars roared past, speeding down the road.
This movie-like scene made people’s hearts pound, then their eyes twitched when they realized it was all for them.
“Why ‘shoot on sight’? Isn’t the police’s primary goal to apprehend suspects?” Mai suddenly spoke, her face full of bewilderment.
“We didn’t kill anyone. Can we explain things clearly? Hayasaka just found out this city has laws.”
“I don’t know, it might be a game setting.” Yuuki took several work uniforms from the locker in the lounge, quickly compared their sizes, and tossed them one by one.
“Change your clothes while I explain.”
“Hey, just change like this??” Mai hugged the gray work uniform.
Three people changing clothes face-to-face—the scene was unimaginable.
“Still worried about shame at a time like this? Alright, alright, I’ll go outside the door. I won’t take advantage of you.”
Yuuki left with some regret, leaving the door ajar.
While listening to the rustling sounds of clothes being removed, he explained:
“Even if the people of Red Moon City have normal logic, we can’t be arrested.”
“Hint two, besides the ancient castle, no location can be stayed in for more than two hours. No matter how good-tempered the police officers here are, they wouldn’t let us go in two hours, right?”
“Hmm, if we get thrown into jail, it’ll be hard to escape then. We can’t put our fate in someone else’s hands.” Ai took off her school uniform, revealing her energetic body.
She subconsciously glanced at Mai, finding them to be on par, only differing in height, then stared intently at the crack in the door.
“But in that case, we also have nowhere to hide for a long time, and the police are organized and intelligent. If we just run, we’ll quickly be surrounded.”
Humans are not like zombies; they have guns and brains.
Running fast won’t help.
Two seconds later, it was suddenly flung open, making the two people who were buttoning their chests turn pale.
Yuuki’s gaze swept over them, seeing red and black lace through the gaps in their buttons, but his entire nervous system was already taut, switching to strategy mode.
He felt no emotional fluctuation even seeing this beautiful scenery.
“Someone’s coming. Hurry up and go. I’ll explain on the way.”
The three had known each other for less than a day, but they clearly understood that Yuuki wouldn’t joke around when it came to serious matters.
Ai and Mai quickly buttoned up and followed the man out through the inner door.
This was the staff passage, a narrow staircase leading directly to the ground.
Under the dim strip lights, the three hurried, already hearing exclamations from inside the lounge.
They had been discovered.
They wouldn’t pounce like zombies, but one phone call would bring overwhelming firepower.
“Hayasaka, have you downloaded the map?” Yuuki took several steps at once, his fingers constantly rubbing the hilt of his knife.
Ai also said nothing, only raising her phone.
This thing had no signal, but it could be used as a tablet computer.
“Then where are Ryan and Thomas?”
“He and Thomas have separated. He’s hiding somewhere in the West District’s Cross Street with that rich person. Should we meet up?” Mai had been in contact with the outside world.
“Yes, he’s an experienced player, and his combat power is stronger than ours. Don’t hesitate when it’s time to rely on someone. Stay in touch.”
Yuuki nodded heavily, but felt a bit strange.
Why did these two experienced players only team up at a critical moment?
They usually acted separately.
Just because they didn’t get along?
Were they even willing to risk their lives?
He didn’t have time to think much and asked again, “And that thing I asked you to check, have you found anything?”
“I checked online and found an interesting phenomenon. See for yourself.” Ai handed over her phone, covered in sparkling decorations.
The screen displayed several screenshots.
The screenshots looked like travel tips, mentioning that the ancient castle was most beautiful Under the Moon.
Yuuki had a deep appreciation for this, having almost ‘died beautifully’ there a few hours ago, but after one glance, his brows instinctively furrowed.
March 21st, 02:00 — 08:00
March 22nd, 00:00 — 08:00
March 23rd, 22:00 (-1 day) — 08:00
…
A very strange astronomical phenomenon, indeed unrelated to Earth.
The time of sunrise remained constant, but the night was continuously lengthening by two hours each day.
Judging from the clock striking midnight at the ancient castle, the players arrived at the end of March 21st.
It should now be March 22nd.
The moon would rise at ten tonight and set at eight in the morning on the 23rd.
Yuuki was startled.
He had already confirmed from the extra reward that three moonrises and moonsets counted as one day, which had no relation to real-world time.
In other words, if this critical point wasn’t discovered, even if a max-level account was used to clear the dungeon, it would only take twelve days, and even gods would fall.
“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing much, I just suddenly realized this game is very insidious. Relying solely on brute force is a dead end.”
Ai nodded.
She had also seen it.
No wonder Ryan and Thomas were willing to gamble; they obviously knew that conventional thinking wouldn’t lead to a good outcome.
She wanted to ask more questions, but at that moment, the sound of ‘tap-tap’ leather shoes came from upstairs.
Ai’s expression tightened, and she instantly pulled out her axe, only to have her hand pressed down by Yuuki.
“I’ll do it.”
The man didn’t waste words.
He rushed up the stairs, picking up an office chair stacked in the corner.
After climbing another floor and just turning the corner, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a dark blue uniform.
Suddenly, someone darted out.
Two police officers wearing octagonal hats and blue uniforms were clearly surprised.
Without a word, their dark muzzles turned towards him.
No warning, no nonsense, they just pulled the trigger directly.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Gunshots echoed in the stairwell.
Yuuki held the chair above his head.
After Reinforcement Magic, this thing was harder than an iron plate.
As sparks flew, bullet heads scattered everywhere.
What the hell is this?
Why can’t it be penetrated?
The two police officers subconsciously leaned back, twisting their wrists, wanting to shoot Yuuki behind them, but the two sides were already pressed together.
It was too late to turn their muzzles now.
Thump!
A flying knee forcefully struck one police officer against the wall.
Yuuki turned, flung the chair, knocking the other enemy to the ground, rushed over, and struck his neck with the hilt of his knife.
The man’s eyes rolled back, and he fell limply to the ground.
Hoo hoo hoo.
Yuuki panted heavily, letting his pounding heart calm down.
He glanced at the dent in the office chair, showing a pained expression.
Even without using his full strength, and even with an ordinary office chair, master-level Reinforcement Magic was enough to make a zombie lose its teeth, yet it was only enough to block direct pistol fire.
The inertia numbed his wrist.
Indeed, this game was full of illusions.
You think the ancient castle’s zombies are deadly?
Yuuki looked up, hearing the dense footsteps coming from above, his eyes twitching.
No, this seemingly normal human society is even more deadly!