[Plate Apocalypse: The enemies are…] (Chapter 9 Part 3)
Aris, “You think you’re so good, huh?
You ugly old man, need a cane or something?”
Fryswyde scoffed, “You must be ignorant for you to not know that my hair color is natural and this is the sign of youth in the West.
Oh yeah?
How about you Miss someone who has a death sentence?”
In the West Panacea, hair typically darkens with age.
Aris once mentioned that Westerners are pleasant to converse with because they are naturally understanding.
Their soft nature fostered harmony with the other three races of Panacea — North, East, and South.
Insightful in civil matters and drawn to humanitarian ideals, Westerners once led the others in building government and law through democratic means.
They never sought to dominate or interfere in affairs beyond their own.
As a result, people instinctively view Westerners in a positive or neutral light.
Yet what about Fryswyde is humanitarian?
What about him is agreeable?
He was a rather eccentric Westerner.
Meanwhile, Southerners like Armani and Elara were a part of the group where strengths are in the physical body.
They have two legally registered names, both usable within their homeland — one for military use and one for civilian life.
This unique system, exclusive to the South, can make a person seem like two different individuals to outsiders.
Due to physical mutations, Southerners undergo military training regardless of sex.
Some even get promoted to the space forces.
However, Hesychia wasn’t fully familiar with Southern customs.
She only knew that when entering another territory, Southerners were required to use just one name at a time.
Aris replied mockingly, “I am not ignorant, dear Sir.
You’re simply not worth acknowledging.
Also, I must be important enough if two hitmen are after me yet here we are.”
Hesychia continued her recollection, ignoring the bickering.
Easterners possess exceptional talent in technology and numbers.
A prime example was Icx, although she strayed from her race’s strengths.
Historically, Easterners are known for technological innovations, industrial revolutions, cosmic inventions, and societal contributions.
They are often recognized by their youthful appearance, which belies their true age.
Northerners, on the other hand, are known for their unique, void-like eyes — striking, but prone to blindness.
Their small population is concerning, offering little benefit to the balance of races.
Northerners excel in life sciences, medicine, and research related to living organisms, dedicating themselves to knowledge that serves future generations.
Fryswyde muttered, responding to Aris, “You must be crazy thinking that’s a good thing…”
Artemis once told her that the South and North rarely interacted beyond business, due to an accident long ago.
But as time passed, the two races have become slightly less closed off.
Lastly, mixed races are complicated.
Offspring rarely survive, and if they do, they are often revered for their unique attributes—be it appearance, intellect, or societal contribution—blending traits from two or more races.
Still, survivors are few or die before they even grow up.
The existence of a healthy mixed blood remains largely unproven.
Interestingly, conception complications occur only when mixing races within the country.
When involving genes from individuals of other foreign countries, such issues do not arise.
Hesychia once again observed the two before her.
「Southern Panacean: Aris Armani.
Around 19 turning 20.
Second Legal name: ???
Criminology Student.
Undeniably good at combat.
New Assessment: Already enlisted to the military and could have possibly finished it.
Western + Foreign Blood (Possibly from Requiem): Fryswyde.
In his late 20s.
Real Name: Fryswyde Von Himmel.
Rare mutated case for hair color confirmed.
Occupation: ??」
She then remembered the other three participants in this game that did not show up yet.
Well, although those other two assassins are not here, they better get themselves together.
They have yet another problem, Jerichoa.
Who’s that?
If they become enemies, Aris Armani would have two opponents.
Then one random civilian caught up to their affairs.
In any case, Fryswyde swore loyalty, Hesychia can avoid interacting with Aris and win the screening.
“During this Screening, two teams will showdown with their manpower and intelligence.
First Team: Players Hesychia Astrid, Fryswyde Von Himmel, and Aris Armani.
Second Team: Players Jerichoa Laurin, Caelum Rigel and Fryn Howl.”
Hesychia thought and tapped the other person, “Are we going to be okay?”
The silver-haired man said with a small smile, “Since the Caelum guy and Fryn girl are assassins, even if there’s only the two of them (assuming that the last one is normal), they might be able to kill us.
They work as hired assassins, meanwhile we’re both civilians.”
Aris sarcastically remarked, referring to Fryswyde.
“You?
Normal Civilian?
I don’t think so.
Also, stop being pessimistic.
Both of you.”
Fryswyde thought for a moment, adjusting his sleeves.
“Won’t that make me and Miss Astrid more compatible?
We are pessimistic.
Rather than clinging to false hope, we should not overlook any negative effects.”
Aris scoffed, “Wrong, too much negativity will lead to more failure.
Have you ever heard ‘what you think, is what you manifest’, you piece of ash tray?
Hesychia and I work together much more flexibly.”
Hesychia who’s always being the filling of their argument, “…”
The wavy-haired woman followed, “A person who has only one vowel in his name shouldn’t have an opinion.
Metallic know it all lookin’ bastard.”
Fryswyde, “?????”
Fortunately the mechanical voice continued, “The jungle serves all things, where all humans came.
For twenty days, players are allowed to explore the deserted parameters and make their exploration percentage to 100%.”
“The jungle consists of 10, 000 square meters or 1 hectare.
As a grid, the height of trees is 100 meters.
Each distinct box with lines is 100 meters per square.
The Jungle has 100 boxes of 100 meter squares in total.”
“For 20 days, players are expected to survive this jungle and get their exploration to 100%.
However, a team that has set foot or took the 1% from a certain square won’t be accessed by the other team.
In short, teams that can’t access their enemies’ box are not limited to one box only.
Do note that each box has surprises in it.
For the player to obtain the 1% on your team exploration, please explore the quarters carefully, you might discover interesting mobs or gifts depending on your luck~”
“Each square will be marked by a specific color, signifying that a team has gone by on that area.
At the System’s mercy, it is to save time for players.
No need to guess who’s whose.”
“Team A, Players Hesychia Astrid, Fryswyde Von, and Aris Armani have the color white.”
“Team B, Players Jerichoa Laurin, Caelum Rigel, and Fryn Howl have the color black.”
“These are the rules players should follow carefully.
One, killing a member from the opposite team is strictly prohibited.
It will serve as a foul and will lead to instant elimination.”
Hesychia tilted her head, “Then killing teammates is okay?”
Fryswyde chuckled, looking over Aris.
“Miss Astrid, you’re a little brutal.”
Aris’ eyelids twitched.
‘This bastard.’
The mechanical voice continued, happily.
“Two, each square can only be explored for one hour.
If the team inside weren’t able to, their rights on that specific square will be erased.
Teams can fight for the right after an hour has passed for the former team, or the current team can fight for the square and continue their investigation once they have fended off the opposite team.”
“Three, every time a team claims the area or 1% after thorough exploration—it will become their territory or rest area.
Once the game starts, all squares will have a one hour timer for any teams that will step on it whether accidentally or intentionally.
Currently, all players are standing on two different squares as their rest area.
These squares are not included in the 100 squares that the players need to explore and will stay for the rest of the rounds.
Use it to your advantage.”
“Four, work hard to make your exploration 100%.”
“The Minor Screening: Cheat Code has officially started!”
Waiting for the last sentence, Hesychia sighed.
The last announcement where the flag of death will be clear.
“Players, please work hard to not die in vain!”