Chapter 003: Reverse Voting, the Most Lethal

He seemed to be worried that the popularity of his roommates in the dormitory would threaten his status in the class, so he cleverly changed the subject.

On what basis!

For instance, wishing for a lottery ticket worth 1 million, but after winning, one immediately gets into a car accident, losing tens of thousands and health in the blink of an eye

There is no need to eat, don't cause any trouble, I am going to sleep

Is this really a song sung by a human

... ...

Recalling the feelings from before, he tentatively whispered the word "system" in his heart

It seems that this broken system has finished its rambling, and Hao Yun is just about to shut down the system to carefully consider how to complete the tasks assigned by it

This time it seems that he intentionally wanted someone to hear, and Zheng Xueqian no longer suppressed his volume, continuing to shout with great delight

Or simply arrange a car accident later to achieve some balance

Damn!

"Ziyuan, have you seen the class group chat? It seems to be talking about you!" Zheng Xueqian exclaimed excitedly in a low voice while lying in bed playing with his phone

Withdrawing his index finger from mid-air, Hao Yun, having exited the system, silently resolved in his heart that next time he would definitely find a deserted place to activate this system

Xu Xiaoruan: Indeed, hello to the newcomer! Please share your photos.

Difficult to handle

Leaning against the railing, Hao Yun held his phone, conversing with his family on the line

What makes him even more uncomfortable is that, with this level of emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient, their potential value is higher than his own

And how about your relationship with your roommate

Sufficient is sufficient; if it is not enough, I will think of a way, perhaps by taking on a part-time job

Goodness, before the voting has even begun, a public relations crisis has already occurred

At almost the same time, a line of explanatory text sprang out from the right side of the icon

Welcome to the Exalted Master System

In contrast, the aspiration to "achieve a perfect score in a certain examination" or even to "answer a particular question correctly" is highly likely to be realized... as long as the cost can be repaid

Indeed, just as he had anticipated, several lines of messages quickly appeared in the group.

As soon as he saw the message that popped up in the group, Hao Yun's face turned pale.

I choose Ziyuan

Hao Yun lifted his eyelids slightly and glanced at the bed opposite him

Is it that cheating was discovered after the exam ended

Let's do it tomorrow, I am really too tired today. I will take a shower and go to sleep. Please say hello to Mom for me, I will hang up now

Then you continue

A person who is more likely to cause failure than to achieve success

Turning over, Ziyuan, wearing headphones, chose to continue sleeping

If I do not take action soon, this task is likely to fail

But in what form will the scores that have already been obtained be repaid

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while

I know, I know, it's that boy who looks clean and tidy, right

What the hell

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Hao Yun threw his phone aside and turned over to sleep.

It is better not to mention meals; once it is brought up, he becomes angry

The instructor has been secretly watching the screen all along

Uh, counting stars

The old man fell silent for a moment

I, I, I, I also cast my vote for Ziyuan!

In contrast, Zhu Kening's bed remains completely still.

Attribute: Locked, unlocked after completing the novice tasks

Ha ha, it seems that everyone wants to go together

This fellow remains as reticent as ever, and it is unclear whether he is genuinely uninterested in women, or if he is simply reserved or pretentious

No

You should prioritize your studies; if your living expenses are insufficient, let me know

The vast majority of tasks created by this system will revolve around this logic, with the triggering method directly related to the host's desire to achieve their ambitions. At any given time, a single goal can only trigger one task, while different goals are not subject to this limitation. Once a task is triggered, the host can choose whether to complete it, and the task rewards will be evaluated based on multiple dimensions, including the potential value of the goal, the difficulty of the task, and the host's causal involvement.

At first, everyone was quite reserved, referring to themselves as newcomers and addressing each other as experts. Later, as the conversation progressed, the topics gradually became more risqué

I don't know, but there are many people wearing white T-shirts

Is it still said that one is in the probation period, and that the so-called novice tasks are merely a test of oneself

Note: Once this system is bound, it cannot be returned or exchanged, nor can it be relinquished

A vague sense of unease lingered in his heart, just as he was pondering what kind of nonsense this fool would come up with next, when suddenly a strange message popped up in the group.

What about living expenses? Is 800 yuan enough?

Late at night, the lights are turned off, and the 401 dormitory is quiet, yet the class group chat is bustling with activity

Xiao Tongtong: Who is this classmate? It would be better to change the nickname in the class group. (smile)

Talent: Good Luck (0)

including the dormitory

It is roughly equivalent to winning a lottery worth 1 trillion.

Liang Ziyuan, holding a towel in his hand, was momentarily taken aback as he watched Hao Yun gesturing towards the sky

This unfamiliar account has not changed its nickname, and the profile picture features an old-fashioned sunflower.

However, he figured that if he were to choose for himself, he probably would not choose to give up, so he skipped over this nonsense and continued to read on.

Having finished speaking without further ado, Liang Ziyuan threw the towel over his shoulder and hummed an unknown tune as he entered the restroom

Hao Yun: I apologize, the account I just used to join the group was my previous account. I later switched accounts to join the group and kept forgetting to leave. I logged in with the wrong account just now, I am truly sorry, I will leave it right away

Just as he had returned to his dormitory, he began to ponder the events that had transpired that day. However, just as he was starting to grasp some insights, he was interrupted by a phone call from his father

Use it to interfere with the causality of others

All actions have consequences... In other words, the demand for consequences will also face equivalent retribution from those consequences

What are you doing

One Meter of Sunshine: Ahem, thank you very much just now, I will treat you to a meal another day

Hey, which class is that tall and slim boy from? The one wearing the white T-shirt.

There was a subtly awkward expression on his face, and Hao Yun cleared his throat and said

No returns or exchanges are allowed

It was just this dinner, I didn't eat much.

Although he felt that he probably would not use this prop in such a boring place, Hao Yun could not help but get caught up in his own thoughts, contemplating some clever maneuvers

You didn't even ask for my consent when binding, did you?

In any case, it is evident that I cannot stay on the balcony any longer, as I cannot allow those downstairs to misunderstand that I am disturbing the peace.

If it weren't for the system reminding him that potential value has nothing to do with ability, Hao Yun would have begun to doubt whether he was suffering from heatstroke, and that the so-called system was merely a hallucination while he lay in bed.

(Group Leader) Zhu Kening: Haha, Ziyuan is probably asleep, let's not disturb his rest. By the way, we need to elect a class monitor, right? Since everyone is here, why don't we discuss what everyone thinks about it

Zhu Kening remained silent, yet news about him suddenly emerged in the group.

Upon seeing this message, Hao Yun's face turned even greener

Boredom

What the hell

It is essential to find an opportunity to persuade Brother Liang, who is currently "howling like a ghost and wailing like a wolf" in the bathroom, to give up his candidacy for class monitor

As he had anticipated, a dialog box resembling a "User Notification" quickly appeared before him

At the same time, he had also made up his mind in his heart

After a brief moment of surprise, Hao Yun looked towards the bottom of the attributes panel and indeed found an additional line marked with an icon labeled "Item"

Are you referring to Liang Ziyuan? It seems to be someone from our class (sneaking a smile)

As for the desired objects, they must adhere to the principle of causality; one cannot wish for things that are unattainable or for which the cost cannot be repaid

It is evident that there is more than one intelligent person in the group, and soon someone emerged to take the lead in dismantling the situation

Not only is the prize pool not that large, but even if one were to make others disappear, they still could not afford the cost.

Good fortune (0): As long as one accumulates good deeds and cultivates virtue, perhaps good things will happen

After all, winning brings no benefits, but losing a bet is simply a significant loss.

Lying on his side, Liang Ziyuan frowned slightly, clicked his tongue, and reached out to push the headphones in tighter.

For example

Who on earth is willing to help that jerk run for class president

Is this what it means to be a music expert

Do not make noise

After contemplating this sentence several times, Hao Yun fell into deep thought

Is it a matter of re-triggering it, or has the system permanently closed the door on him?

Hao Yun : ... ...

Just as he felt that his actions were foolish and opened his eyes, lines of deep blue light, resembling AR projections, instantly replaced the profound night, casting upon his pupils that had widened in astonishment

Hao Yun : ... ...

Bedroom balcony

It is merely ... ...

How is it? The first day of school?

Wuwuwu ... ...

Hao Yun let out a sigh, steeling himself to type, leaving behind his first message in the class group.

If a task fails, it will not have a direct negative impact on the host; however, the same objective will be unable to trigger the task again for a certain period, or even permanently.

What are you still waiting for

After a long while, the old man continued to speak

What is the difference between this line of explanation and nonsense

What troubles Hao Yun the most is what to do if the novice task fails

Honestly, he believes that the former is more likely, but he truly does not dare to gamble on this uncertain probability

This operation is indeed somewhat foolish

What the hell, could this fool be using a fake account to vote for himself?

The topic has shifted from the tedious class monitor election to the recently popular television drama

Considering that the host is using this system for the first time and is not yet familiar with the concept of causality, we present a "Certificate of Causality" for trial use

Hao Yun : ... ...

So the properties panel is locked because I have no talent at all

Although it is unclear how short this short period refers to, it is evident that it cannot be used to achieve long-term goals

To achieve others is to achieve oneself as well

Proof of Causality (One-time Item): Upon activation, it can reverse causality within a short period, transforming the impossible into the possible. However, please be aware that causality demands recompense, and all requests are subject to equivalent exchange. Furthermore, the desired outcomes must adhere to the principles of the causal cycle; for matters that are fundamentally unattainable or for which the cost cannot be repaid, causality will not respond.

Bathed in the light of the phone screen, one could see that Zhu Kening's forehead was drenched in sweat

But this is really too much!

Looking at the attribute panel unfolding before him with a mix of laughter and tears, Hao Yun tentatively extended his index finger and selected the "Good Luck" option in the talent section

The group fell silent for two seconds

If it were not for the beginner's gift package

Why is an interrogative tone used?

However, at that moment, at the end of the explanatory text, a line suddenly sprang forth.

Host: Hao Yun (Soul bound, irrevocable)

The potential value corresponds to talent, representing only a probabilistic potential. It is a quantitative result derived from causal tree diagram system analysis and has no relation to the actual abilities of the target or the current real conditions.

Before long, the sound of the shower could be heard, accompanied by the raucous and uninhibited singing that followed.

Additionally, unlike innate talents, the system will specially customize a personalized attribute panel exclusive to the host, corresponding to the learning aptitude for specific projects, in order to assist the host in quickly mastering more practical skills, with further details to be provided after the novice gift pack is unlocked

Hao Yun originally intended to say this, but fearing that his father would worry, and even more afraid that he would not be able to explain clearly and end up being sent to a mental hospital, he sighed and said

It seems that this system is quite considerate of people's needs

However, at that moment, the door to the balcony suddenly opened

Upon being stared at by those eyes, Zhu Kening's shoulders trembled, and he hurriedly offered an apologetic smile, swiftly exiting the group with the small number.

It is acceptable; everyone in our dormitory, apart from me, is exceptionally talented

After hanging up the phone, Hao Yun took a deep breath and slowly exhaled towards the balcony. He then closed his eyes and began to ponder the feelings he had experienced earlier

Does this plugin only become available after the completion of the novice tasks

Have you counted clearly

User Instructions: This system will grant the host insight that transcends causality according to the user agreement, enabling the discovery of the "highly skilled individuals" hidden within the crowd and their corresponding potential values associated with their talents.

Hao Yun smiled and declined, saying: "No need, no need, I can manage on my own. Besides, the first year isn't that busy; it's good to find some work to challenge myself, much better than playing games in the dormitory."

What does reversing causality mean

In addition, Hao Yun also noticed a detail, which is that the prop can only twist causality within a "short period of time"

Then take care of yourself... Do you want to talk to Mom for a while? She just went for a walk and should be back soon.

Love it, love it... what a load of nonsense

I cast my vote for the group leader. I believe the group leader possesses the qualities of a class monitor and demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility towards the class. It is evident that they are fit to be a class monitor.

"Ziyuan, Ziyuan! Many people in the group are looking for you!"

Indeed

For example, "becoming a top student through diligent study" and "winning the sales championship for two consecutive years, gaining the favor of superiors and being promoted to an executive" are goals that cannot be achieved without time.

Hao Yun, who had just sighed in relief and was about to put down his phone to sleep, suddenly received a private message from Zhu Kening's alternate account

With the departure of "A Meter of Sunshine," the group was soon filled with a lively atmosphere again

A potential value greater than 5 indicates that the individual has the opportunity to achieve accomplishments beyond the "extraordinary" level if they continue on their current life trajectory. A value greater than 7 suggests the possibility of achieving accomplishments beyond the "epic" level, while a value greater than 10 indicates the potential for leaving a lasting legacy in history. If the value is below 1, it cannot be discerned. If it is a question mark, there remains considerable uncertainty, warranting further observation.

Everything is good, all is well

Hao Yun turned his face and glared at Zhu Kening

Evidence of Causality

However, considering that his innate "potential value" is 0, Hao Yun no longer dwelled on whether this talent was of any use, and selected the question mark in the upper right corner of the system

It is indeed better not to create alternate accounts in the class group

Annoying

Hao Yun could see the light of his phone screen, but there were no messages from him in the group.

Bear in mind that the cycle of cause and effect has already begun

The system reserves the final interpretation rights regarding the user agreement

Ziyuan should be in the group, why hasn't he come out to say something yet (shy)

Is there really someone so lacking in insight as to conduct polls at the peak popularity of their opponents