Chapter 67 Emotional Control, The Assessment Begins
Chapter 67 Emotional Control, The Assessment Begins
Su Jinjin coldly observed the standoff between the four, remaining outwardly calm, but secretly she had already activated [Eye of Resume].
To survive in this slaughterhouse, one must find out the details about the other people.
The data for the four people appeared in front of Su Jinjin.
The woman with the bird-face mask is named Yu Lili, and her talent is Powerful Arm, which, as the name suggests, grants her immense strength.
The helmeted man is named Jiang Hua, and his talent is air compression.
The man in the biohazard suit is from the same clan as me, named [Su Qingchen]. He also has a very unique talent called [Greatsword], which allows him to freely control the size of the sword and he should also have a skill of swordsmanship mastery.
The cloaked man, named Fei Hao, possesses the talent of "Emotional Control," enabling him to control the emotions of others.
Su Jinjin's gaze swept quickly across the data, finally settling on Fei Hao's talent, her pupils contracting slightly.
[Emotional control]?
Her gaze shifted back to Yu Lili and Jiang Hua. Their argument had come suddenly and was unnaturally tense.
Logically speaking, any player who can survive a few dungeons must be a shrewd and capable individual.
How could we possibly fall out over just a few words?
unless...
Someone deliberately incited their emotions.
Su Jinjin narrowed her eyes and subtly took half a step back, increasing the distance between herself and Fei Hao.
"Is this guy... testing the others' strength?" she thought to herself. "He's stirring up trouble first, observing everyone's reactions, and then deciding on his next move..."
That's really insidious.
She glanced at Fei Hao discreetly. He was still wearing a cloak, so she couldn't see his expression, but there seemed to be a faint smile on his lips, as if he had everything under control.
"I can't let him target me..." Su Jinjin thought to herself, on high alert.
The ability to control one's emotions is something that is difficult to guard against.
If Fei Hao secretly plots against her, causing her to lose her temper at a crucial moment, that would be a real problem.
Just as I was pondering this, heavy footsteps suddenly came from afar.
"Thump—thump—thump—"
The pig-headed man, dragging his machete, slowly walked over again. His crimson eyes scanned the cage once more, and finally he grinned:
"Time's up... The assessment... begins!"
The argument inside the cage was instantly resolved.
Su Jinjin's resume also turned its attention to this pig-headed man.
Name: Pig Brother Three
Gender: Male
[Special Skills: Gnawing, Macheting]
[Weakness: Spicy]
"Spicy?" A thought struck her, and she silently noted down this crucial information.
The third pig exuded an extremely strong sense of oppression, no less than that of the insect whisperer she encountered in the [Crazy Insect Plague] dungeon.
Although with her current strength she might be able to put up a fight, she dared not take the risk.
If other pig-headed people are alerted, or if the hidden mechanics of the dungeon are triggered, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Let's play it safe for now and finish the second main quest first," she decided to herself.
"Clang!"
Pig Brother Three used the key to open the iron door of the cage, and the rusty hinges made a harsh scraping sound.
It grinned, revealing its gaping maw, its fangs still glistening with blood: "Those who don't want to become food immediately, stay close to me, or else..."
It deliberately dragged out the tone, and with a sudden swing of its machete, the blade sliced through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
The indigenous people in the cage stood up tremblingly, their faces pale and their legs weak.
Su Jinjin mingled in the crowd, head down, pretending to be fearful and uneasy, but in reality, she was secretly observing her surroundings.
The other four players also temporarily stopped arguing and silently followed the group.
After all, the mission is the most important thing; infighting will only make everyone die faster.
Fei Hao stopped using underhanded tactics.
Pig Brother Three led the group through the dark corridor with heavy steps.
The walls on both sides were splattered with blood, and there were occasional fragments of bone and hair on the ground. The air was filled with a nauseating stench.
After turning a few corners, they arrived at a spacious hall.
Dozens of metal dissection tables were placed here, their surfaces soaked in blood, giving them a dark red color.
What's even more chilling is that there were several other teams in the hall.
They were also escorted by pig-headed men, and followed by a group of humans with despairing expressions.
"It seems the 'assessment' is being conducted in batches..." Su Jinjin realized.
Suddenly, she noticed that Fei Hao beside her moved slightly.
What does he want to do?
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Fei Hao's gaze fixed on a thin young man at the end of the line.
The young man's expression was initially one of fear, but the next second, his eyes suddenly turned frantic, and his entire face contorted.
"I can't pass the test at all! Ahhh! I don't want to become food!" The young man roared hysterically, shoved the people around him, and ran wildly in the opposite direction like a madman.
Pig Brother Three sighed, his tone surprisingly helpless: "What are you doing? Aren't you going to become food ahead of schedule?"
It raised its hand and threw the cleaver, which flew out with a whoosh!
"Pfft!"
The blade precisely cleaved through the young man's back, piercing him completely!
Blood splattered.
Pig Brother Three strolled over slowly, bent down to pick up the machete, and casually twisted off one of the young man's arms, stuffing it into his mouth like he was gnawing on a chicken leg.
"Click, click..."
The chewing sounds were particularly clear in the quiet hall.
After witnessing this scene, Su Jinjin felt a churning in her stomach, but she clenched her teeth tightly, not allowing herself to show any abnormality.
Fei Hao is a madman!
He actually used his talent to control the natives to their deaths, just to test the strength of the pig-headed man!
Her fingers clenched quietly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
Fei Hao is clearly someone who would do anything to achieve his goals.
No one else realized that Fei Hao had done it; they just assumed that one of the young people had an emotional breakdown.
"Alright, your [Slaughterer] assessment is about to begin. The condition for success is to cut the meat properly."
Pig Brother Three slowly picked his teeth, dark red blood still lingering under his fingernails. "If I pass the test, I'll get a temporary job at our slaughterhouse. As for failing..."
It grinned, revealing its gleaming white fangs, and glanced meaningfully at the still-dry bloodstain on the ground.
The meaning is self-evident.
After listening, Su Jinjin felt confident that she had secured her place in the assessment.
This assessment is a perfect match for her [Butcher] talent!
With her current anatomical skills, passing the assessment should be a piece of cake.
But the next second, her eyelids suddenly twitched uncontrollably twice.
Something's not right.
Things are definitely not that simple.
Pig Brother Three waved his fat hand, and everyone was led to a metal platform.
As soon as Su Jinjin stood firm, she heard a "click"—iron cages suddenly rose up around the platform, trapping her inside!
"Boom!"
The floor beneath their feet suddenly cracked open, and a dark figure was pushed up by a robotic arm.
When Su Jinjin saw the "slaughter target" in front of her, her pupils shrank.
That was a pig-headed man!
But this pig-headed man is different from the third pig; he looks like he hasn't been enlightened.
"Alright, the 'animals' you're to slaughter have been distributed. Let's begin the assessment." Pig Brother Three's voice came from the loudspeaker, tinged with malicious glee.