Chapter 10, death became a mosaic

However, Mu Yiran did not deign to shake his hand, and instead walked away with an air of noble indifference.

To transform into the current situation, four elements are equally required

Ke Xun pondered: "Is it because it was killed by different 'things'?"

Weidong: "You are a man and prefer men, would you want my wife if I gave her to you?"

Mu Yiran closed his eyes briefly and said coldly: "If in a sports venue, there are hurdles on the track, shot puts on the grass, as well as mats for high jump and a sand pit for long jump, and at this moment a group of students enters.

Ke Xun suddenly turned his head to look at Mu Yiran

"... ... still ... ... still damn it, giving food to him, truly inhumane ... ..." Wei Dong said with a mournful expression.

After explaining the rules of this painting to him, he quietly observed the changes in the person's expression and mindset

Mu Yiran lightly mocked: "No matter what it is, isn't it all an unnatural 'thing'? Why were the three who kept vigil scared to death and had their eyes gouged out, while the two who dug the grave were..."

Ke Xun let out a sigh and looked up at Mu Yiran: "It is indeed quite cruel, so what you mean is that if we team up with everyone, it is very likely that we could be partners one day and then turn into mutual slaughter the next day? Thinking about it this way, there is truly nothing more messed up than this."

"So what do you think that old man wanted us to come to his house for at eight o'clock this morning?" Mu Yiran glanced at him, his tone subtly softening, "If no one died last night, then our first activity at his house just now would not have been having breakfast, but rather voting for someone. Only after the voting would there be food to eat"

Ke Xun's mind was still blank from the extreme shock of this matter, and he asked somewhat absently, "What happens after the selection?"

"Do not feel pressured, just speak your mind, perhaps 'We can make it' can be of assistance," Ke Xun said gently to reassure.

Mu Yiran continued to watch him with an impassive expression, waiting for him to continue.

Ke Xun understood that this cruelty was merely a reminder to him that this world is far more brutal than he had imagined

Weidong forced a cry-like smile on his face: "You damn Abe, where does your 'straight' perception come from... However, sometimes you are too straightforward. You shouldn't have said those things just now. Even if you truly believe that my life is more important than his, you shouldn't say it to him. Who would feel happy hearing that?"

This also implies that in this painted world, one cannot form deep connections with others. No one can guarantee that when faced with a life-and-death decision, what stands beside the humanity of the other and your own is an angel or a devil

Mu Yiran said: "This can certainly serve as an explanation, but I am more concerned about the manner of death of these two groups of people, whether it is having their eyes gouged out, or being ... ... "

Mu Yiran also stopped, turned around, and looked deeply at the two: "To put it more directly, the world within the painting does not allow for a day without death. However, due to the randomness of events in this world, it often leads to a phenomenon of zero deaths. In such cases, the world within the painting mandates that one person must die to compensate for the absence of death the previous day. The selection of this deceased individual is entrusted to the surviving individuals to vote and choose."

Death (Movement) State - Eyes gouged out after being scared to death and ... ...

Mu Yiran glanced at him lightly and said, "You claim to be a student of the Physical Education Department, and it seems you are not lying."

Mu Yiran's gaze flickered slightly, and he nodded slightly: "I accept"

I agree to your terms. Although I am not particularly clever, I am not foolish enough to think that in such an environment, I can exchange sincerity for sincerity with others

Therefore, some individuals, fearing that they might be chosen by the majority in an election, would proactively kill someone to evade the risk of death. Ke Xun finally understood Mu Yiran's intention

Walking side by side with Mu Yiran, Ke Xun tilted his head to look at him: "Can we officially consider ourselves a team now? Shouldn't you share the clues you have obtained with us?"

Ke Xun cleverly responded, "Then the teacher will assign these students to different projects, with some going to the hurdles, some practicing shot put, some doing high jump, and some doing long jump"

Ke Xun took a breath and paused before speaking: "In other words, whether it is voting in an election or actively killing someone one-on-one, as long as there is a death, it can be considered as filling the vacancy of zero deaths from the previous day. If someone is killed one-on-one before the election, then there will be no voting for candidates on that day, correct?"

Yes, Mu Yiran replied

Mu Yiran: "... ... So the question arises, what are the signs that delineate the death of a person (athlete) in the context of death (sport)?"

Mu Yiran: "... ... The body retains its original outline even after death. These two states of death are highly formalized, or one might say, possess a certain ritualistic and emblematic quality"

Mu Yiran also looked at him, his voice steady and calm: "If we find the 'lead ball' and 'barrier' from the two fatal incidents last night, perhaps we will not be far from the moment this painting is unveiled"

Weidong: "Ke'er, you are truly good to me. I really want to hold your thigh and cry. No wonder you are my biological childhood friend. From now on, my dad will be your dad, my mom will be your mom, my son will be your son, and my daughter-in-law will be your sister-in-law."

Ke Xun: "That being said, I still cannot see what insights this could provide us."

Ke Xunwei Dong : `` ... ... ''

Weidong sighed: "One shouldn't think too much. In the face of such troublesome matters, we don't even know if we can make it out alive, so what use is a bicycle?"

Weidong covers his ears: "Artificial mosaic, artificial mosaic, artificial mosaic ... ... "

This person will die in one minute, in a manner that aligns with the style of this painting. Mu Yiran's tone was calm to the point of being cruel

No wonder the atmosphere among those few who do not seem like novices is somewhat strange; in addition to indifference and numbness, there is also a sense of alienation and mutual vigilance

Ke Xun thought again: "Is it because what we encounter is a different kind of 'thing'?"

Mu Yiran's gaze was cold and deep: "The vigil keepers had their eyes gouged out, and the grave diggers..." He glanced at Wei Dong, "Death has become a mosaic, just like the hurdles runner is running, the high jumper is jumping, and the shot putter is throwing."

Thus, the students participating in each event on this field will exhibit different states of athletic performance

Location - Funeral Hall, Wasteland

If a person is willing to abandon even their best friend in order to cling to power for survival, can such a person be trusted? Ke Xun said as he strode forward.

You must understand that human nature is the most difficult subject to comprehend in the world. Mu Yiran gazed intently, meeting Ke Xun's eyes, and said, "—there are those who fear being chosen and may take the initiative to commit murder in advance"

Mu Yiran gazed calmly and quietly at the person before him

This person is not the first to seek cooperation with him, and all those who wished to collaborate with him before, after he explained the rules depicted in the painting, without exception, chose to be cautious, on guard, and to distance themselves immediately

However, I also have something to say upfront, "Ke Xun gazed at Mu Yiran with clear eyes, "Whether you believe it or not, I can guarantee that I will not betray you. When it comes to the time of voting for someone to die, I certainly will not vote for you. But—if it comes to a life-and-death situation where I have to choose between you and Dongzi to let one live and the other die, I will choose for Dongzi to live. I declare this in advance, and I hope you can understand. Of course, if it comes to a life-and-death moment and you choose to save yourself at the expense of both of us, I will not blame you at all. What do you think? If you cannot accept it, just consider that I never said anything, and we can go our separate ways." What do you think? If you cannot accept it, just consider that I never said anything, and we can go our separate ways.

How do you know? Wei Dong does not believe it

Do not be too pessimistic," Ke Xun said as he firmly grasped his shoulder, "Once a person gives up hope, hope will also give up on you. Do you trust my intuition? I have a strong feeling that we will definitely get out.

Ke Xun: "... ... Although you have mocked me, I am not angry"

Mu Yiran suddenly smiled again, although there was no trace of amusement in his eyes: "You are still thinking too naively. If everyone were to vote to elect someone to die, who can guarantee that they themselves would not be chosen by the majority?"

Ke Xun: "... ... Go away, let me help you support your father, mother, and son. You think quite highly of yourself, why not let me help you support your daughter-in-law?"

Mu Yiran said lightly: "It cannot be considered a clue, merely a personal thought of mine that requires verification. However, the only method for verification is to continue waiting for death, which is too great a cost"

Mu Yiran glanced at him and withdrew his gaze: "The first question that arises in my mind is, why did the five individuals who died last night meet with different fates"

Ke Xunwei Dong: "Died as a mosaic"

Ke Xun and Wei Dong were shocked and stopped in their tracks, staring incredulously at Mu Yiran

What kind of fear does it feel like to be voted by everyone to go to your death

What determined the state of death of the five individuals who died last night

Ke Xun: "First, you need to have a wife; you are still a single dog, so don't think too much about it"

So? Ke Xun's eyelid twitched

Weidong hurriedly covered his ears: "Don't say it, don't say it!"

Mu Yiran: "The focus lies in the athlete, the track, the hurdles, and the athlete, the grass, the throwing, the shot put. These are the four elements within the forms of hurdles and shot put, namely: the character, the location, the state of movement, and the markers that define the athlete's form of movement"

Individuals - The five people who died last night

If the person in front of him were to make such a choice, Mu Yiran would not feel any anger as a result

Ke Xun suddenly realized: "This is just like our current situation; last night, some were responsible for keeping vigil, some were in the woodshed, some were in the granary, and some were digging graves"

Rest assured, he won't mind. Ke Xun smiled.

After all, this is human nature

Ke Xun : `` ... ... ''

I already have a guess, " Mu Yiran said淡淡地.

Deal." Ke Xun extended his hand.