Chapter 2: Fate is fair; you just do not know it yet
Peng Shuai rolled her eyes, clearly indicating: I am now a working person, brother, do you think you can just come whenever you want? Understanding Xiao Ling's meaning, she rummaged through her pockets and handed the police record connected to the pen to Xiao Ling
These two individuals have essentially reached a realm of communication where words are no longer necessary
No wonder the head nurse was not present when she was reprimanding another nurse just now
Everyone's expression brightened with joy
However, the ones speaking were not the three individuals known to Xiao Ling, but rather a couple wearing angel wing couple shirts, specifically the woman among them
The round-faced person let out a cold snort, while the yellow-haired individual with a bluish-purple complexion shivered with a chill. The others reacted similarly
Certainly
Do you think anyone can participate in this game? It is a gamble with one's life at stake. If you fail... your life will be exhausted, and a fate worse than death awaits you!
However, the most unreasonable aspect is the final question. Clearly, it allows for a choice, yet there is only an option to agree. The large pop-up occupies the mind, and one can see it with their eyes closed. It bears a striking resemblance to Guo Degang's style of playful trickery.
According to the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, some scientists boldly infer that the universe is not singular; it has split into an infinite number of parallel spacetime realities. When a coin lands, one side facing up represents one spacetime, while the other side facing down represents another spacetime
Now, as the chosen lucky one, you have received an opportunity to change yourself, and possibly change the world. Are you willing to participate in this extraordinary game of the exceptional ones
The Sovereign truly lives up to the title, seeing through Xiao Ling's true nature at a glance
Such an ending is indeed more painful than death
He had noticed early on that although this was still a hospital, the surrounding light had undergone subtle changes
Upon hearing the question about the women's couple shirts, the blonde-haired individual raised an eyebrow and, with an air of arrogance, pointed at Xiao Ling, saying: "Whether it's a person or a monster, just kill it. Isn't it just like in Infinite Terror, where you lose points for killing your teammates?" Everyone's expression changed upon hearing this.
Because you are not just one person, but many individuals dispersed across various times and spaces
The round-faced person sighed: "Since the opportunity has been obtained, cherish it."
No, upon careful consideration, Peng Shuai arrived first, and I was the one who came later
Fate appears to be so unfair, yet fate is also the most just
As I silently recited the attribute panel, a luminous screen resembling a game interface suddenly appeared in my mind, clearly visible without occupying my field of vision
It is hard to tell; despite looking like that, the temper is quite fierce. The chubby man looked at the round-faced individual and muttered with lingering fear.
Xiao Ling instinctively pressed her brow, processing the utterly unreasonable situation.
Are all the participants in the task selected from the hospital? From this perspective, the so-called lucky ones don't seem very lucky, do they? It sounds as if they were chosen from all over the world... Xiao Ling thought to herself.
I am the sovereign of time and space, since the creation of the universe, I have been responsible for the distribution of cosmic energy and the governance of the rise and fall of time and space
The space-time bubble randomly appears in the world, enveloping a certain area. You must appear at the right time and in the right place, while simultaneously meeting the selected conditions, in order to enter here
After receiving the transcript, Xiao Ling lowered his head and began to write rapidly. The chubby man leaned over to take a look, and after glancing at a couple of lines, his eyes became somewhat glazed.
He clearly came to see for himself, but unexpectedly got pulled in as well
However, it did not hit, because before that, Huang Mao had already flown away, struck by a punch from Mai Yi's big pancake face.
Therefore, opportunities are very precious; how many people go through their entire lives without encountering even one... Of course, it is also possible that they have had the chance but did not succeed or have forgotten. In any case, everyone should cherish their opportunities. Now, let us silently contemplate the attribute bar together
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It is good to have books, and now I will talk about the significance of attributes. Everyone, please pay attention.
The above is a fact. Simply put, in different times and spaces, there are many versions of you. In some realms, you may be wealthy, while in others, you may be destitute. The you in this space works hard and strives to change your fate, while in another space, you may be unfortunate and face numerous setbacks... In all spaces, the total value of each person's fate always sums up to be equal. This is the fairness of the universe
The chubby man, initially with a look of surprise, was about to greet him but, upon seeing the situation, understood and remained silent
Article 6, Acuteness. 8 + 0.5 points. [The ability to detect anomalies and perceive danger. Your ability to discern anomalies is strong, but your ability to perceive danger is average, if not relatively poor... It seems to be a matter of training. ? The overall score exceeds that of most humans, but there are flaws.]
In addition, there is a slightly stout man, standing at 1.76 meters tall, wearing a police uniform with two stripes, carrying a large bag of fruit... His familiar, endearing expression resembles that of a wolf in sheep's clothing.
What a lack of creativity this time-space dominator has, did they buy the copyright from someone? Xiao Ling instinctively complained
Article 5, Sensitivity. 5.9 points. [The ability to be sensitive to visual space, color, music, and so on. Individuals who are easily emotionally stirred tend to lack patience; those with high intelligence often lack artistic appreciation and struggle to keep up with fashion trends. Unfortunately, you have not passed in this attribute.]
The chubby one is named Peng Shuai; he has been a childhood friend since elementary school, through middle school, high school, and even police academy, never having been apart.
A group of people approached along the corridor, at the forefront was a remarkably out-of-place man, dressed in a robe made of hemp, with the trigrams embroidered on his chest and sleeves. His long hair was styled into a bun, and he carried a sword on his back, the apricot-yellow tassel of the sword cascading down like a waterfall alongside his flowing black hair. If it weren't for his round face, he would exude an indescribable elegance and grace.
More direct evidence is that despite making so much noise, not a single person from hetushu.com came out to take a look
The two individuals are holding hands, but the woman's expression is not pleasant. The man keeps smiling, as if they have had an argument
I took out my phone, wanting to check for a signal, and only when I touched my pocket did I remember that my Nokia was broken
Round-faced person claps: "Alright, alright, I was interrupted just now, so I will say it again. I am your new instructor, Lin Zihan. This is a time-space bubble, a temporary parallel space. Everything that happens here is just a dream; except for the challengers, not even memories will be brought back to reality."
Behind him, there followed a large group of people who were whispering and rustling, among whom were several that Xiao Ling recognized, and not just one.
Article 4, Intelligence. 8.9 + 0.4 points. Intelligence is a rather complex attribute that encompasses language, short-term and long-term memory, mathematical logic, and various forms of natural intelligence. Congratulations, you possess a level of composite intelligence that exceeds that of the vast majority of humanity, a type of person we typically refer to as a genius. However, it seems that you have undergone training
Silence reigned.
All probabilities are not merely probabilities; all possibilities have indeed occurred. It is just that in your universe, in the space you can observe, it manifests in the form you see and feel. However, there are other possibilities happening in places you cannot observe
"Damn it, haven't you seen the police? Why are you still fighting and killing? Are you blind?" The chubby man carrying the fruit kicked out.
But do you know what the most painful thing in the world is? It is not death, but the exhaustion of one's fate. The things one wishes to accomplish remain unfulfilled, the possessions one desires remain unattained, wealth, fame, status, relationships... all gradually disappear, until one is reduced to a beggar on the street, ignored and forgotten by all. Even though one is still alive in this world, it feels as if one has died.
This is a thug who got his head split open during a fight. Xiao Ling has seen him when handling the paperwork.
First item, strength: https://mhetushu.com, a pitiful 4.5 points. [Not physical strength, but the strength of the mind, the power of emotions, the force of desires... Unfortunately, your temperament is indifferent, and your intentions lack explosiveness, which is severely inadequate. PS: All basic attributes have a maximum value of 10, with passing being 6.]
Article 3, Endurance. 8.2 points. Endurance determines your ability to withstand pain, resist attacks, and sustain combat. It is the equivalent of health points and stamina in the game. Congratulations, you possess endurance that exceeds that of most humans
Fair and delicate, resembling a little white rabbit, with pursed lips and tears welling in her eyes, yet she is a little nurse who does not cry. This is an intern nurse from the neurosurgery department on the fifth floor, the protégé of the head nurse who is going through menopause
Do you ever feel that this world is too unjust? Some people indulge in a life of excess, living lavishly and doing as they please, yet they enjoy a lifetime of wealth. Others work diligently and tirelessly, laboring their entire lives yet remaining in abject poverty. Some individuals work for decades and cannot afford a toilet; while others do nothing at all, earning enough each day to buy an aircraft carrier
A round face naturally possesses a penetrating force that evokes an irresistible imagination of the scenes from that time, instilling a sense of chill in the heart
Then... can we leave?" asked the girl in the couple's shirt, raising her trembling hand
To live better, one must conquer oneself; this is the truth
Since childhood, Xiao Ling's idol has been Conan. As he grew older, his idols changed in succession to Holmes and Poirot, but the overall direction has never changed. He has always worked hard towards this direction, and it has been noticed by the master.
Until one day, something happened that made him realize that relying on the police academy would never allow him to become someone like Conan or Sherlock Holmes. Coupled with other events, he dropped out and established a detective agency, thus bringing this entangled fate to an end. However, there still remained a lingering connection with books and illustrations.
This individual, Xiao Ling, is even more familiar. However, the situation remains unclear for the time being, and Xiao Ling winked at him
The yellow-haired man slowly slid down the wall, glancing at him and then at the fat man. The man with a round face and a displeased expression said: "Indeed, this is not Infinite Terror; killing one's own kind does not incur any penalties... In fact, one does not even die. Because everyone is a spiritual entity; to die is merely to awaken, as if having had a dream, except that nothing is remembered."
Xiao Ling turned her head towards the direction of the sound
With a thud, the yellow-haired individual was suddenly sent flying backwards, crashing into the corridor wall, which caved in upon impact
This woman is young and fashionable, dressed in office attire, with a good figure and an appearance that could score 8 points. In comparison, the man seems somewhat sleazy, despite wearing the same clothes. His eyebrows are a bit sparse, his mouth is slightly crooked, and his overall character has lost 7 points out of 10.
When another self appears, it seems to still exist in reality. Once the so-called destiny program is installed, I enter a parallel space—according to the words of the sovereign
Xiao Ling knew that the chubby man was feeling guilty, and secretly found it amusing. She nudged him and threw him a look that said, "Why did it take you so long to arrive?" while gesturing vaguely a couple of times.
Indeed, it is so. Xiao Ling, while writing, nodded quietly.
However, the outcome is the same as a failed mission
While grumbling to myself, a curious voice came from nearby: "Is there another person? Or a monster? Wasn't it said that everyone was gathered?"
This setting seems somewhat similar to a certain movie of the Kung Fu Emperor... Moreover, the requirement for the chosen ones to join a certain game and complete tasks according to system prompts resembles a genre of web novels I have read
The second point, reflexes, 7.5 points. [Reflexes affect the sharpness of thinking, the efficiency of attacks, and the precision of mental control. Your reflexes are not outstanding, but they are quite good.]
Wearing a red T-shirt, adorned with a gold chain as thick as a finger, flaunting a diamond-studded watch, and with a bandage wrapped around his head, he gazed intently at the blonde hair of the young nurse.