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Chen Rui dashed into the Target Area, only to suddenly realize a problem: the Target that was supposed to appear in a specific location had emerged from another spot entirely, moving in a completely different direction.
He had been tricked again! Chen Rui quickly understood that this was a new batch of Targets, meaning their positions and various data had nothing to do with the planned strategy. If he insisted on following the original plan, it would only hinder him.
"Damn it, I've been set up again," Chen Rui said with a wry smile, but his hands showed no signs of slowing down. Each Target that popped up was met with gunfire within seconds, each shot signaling the fall of another target.
Chen Rui continued on his straight path!
Qin Xin pointed at Chen Rui's figure and hurriedly asked, "Isn't this a violation? Why is he the only one allowed to take shortcuts?"
Li Li shook her head with a smile. "I haven't said anything about not being allowed to go straight or having to follow the path. It's just that subconsciously we believe we need to follow that route; no one has broken that mindset... until now."
"Then..." Qin Xin wanted to say more but was interrupted by Bai Qingyu. "Take a closer look at the distribution of the Targets."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately observed the Targets within the Target Area and quickly realized that this batch of Targets was entirely different from those they had previously engaged with; it was completely new, with different appearances and movement directions.
"This is equivalent to the same level of difficulty for me," Zhou Zhi joked. "I wonder if he can achieve the same good results as I did."
Watching Chen Rui's stop-and-go movements, Wang Xinzhuo raised an eyebrow. "No! The difficulty is much greater than yours. Brother Chen must have already planned his approach, and his strategy was entirely based on the distribution of the previous batch of Targets. So from the very beginning, he found himself in a passive situation. However, that was only at first; now he has adjusted remarkably well. Just look for yourselves."
Wang Xinzhuo pointed at Chen Rui's zigzagging figure. The others turned to look and could clearly see that Chen Rui had no preparatory movements at all; he reacted only after seeing or hearing the sound of a Target popping up. This highlighted his quick reflexes and adaptability; even when three Targets appeared simultaneously from different directions, he could swiftly devise the correct and most efficient solution.
Bang, bang, bang. The monotonous sound of gunfire echoed continuously in the basement as Chen Rui's progress was astonishing; he was nearing the finish line in less than a minute.
Suddenly, a hostage target popped up at his six o'clock position, facing away from him. Chen Rui swiftly turned and crouched on his right leg, aiming at the target's center before immediately pulling the trigger.
Bang! After watching the Target fall, Chen Rui turned and charged forward. After taking down the last two hostage targets, he took a deep breath. The intense exercise and heightened concentration left him feeling quite uncomfortable; this was a normal reaction when human physical capabilities were pushed to their limits.
Chen Rui wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled as he walked out of the Target Area.
"How was it? Not bad, right?" Chen Rui said with a grin, clearly showing off his results. Given those results, he was indeed deserving of the top spot, but...
"Ahem." A cough came from behind him. As Chen Rui approached, he noticed that on Luo Dong's first target paper, there was a large hole in the chest of the hostage.
"Wait a minute, I don't remember hitting the hostage," Chen Rui said, looking at the target paper. After confirming, he felt puzzled; he had no memory of hitting the hostage target at all.
Seeing Chen Rui so distressed, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Li Xue chuckled and reminded him, "It's the third-to-last target."
Chen Rui immediately realized it was the one he had skipped over. It had popped up late, and since Chen Rui shot from behind, he had inadvertently hit the hostage target. It truly felt unfair to lose because of that.
In truth, it wasn't entirely Chen Rui's fault. In such high-pressure situations, being able to accurately hit a target was already commendable. Who could possibly distinguish which part belonged to the hostage and which part belonged to the robber just by looking at the shape of the Target? Moreover, in a real-life scenario, it would be impossible to differentiate between hostages and robbers during a surprise attack from behind. That’s why it felt unjust for Chen Rui to lose.
Chen Rui sighed and remarked, "If God insists on playing this joke on me, then I can only accept it calmly."
"Now let's announce the results," Luo Dong cleared his throat, her gentle voice echoing in the closed space of the basement. "First place: Li Xue, total time:..."
After Chen Rui's impressive shooting performance, even if he didn't make the list, everyone knew who truly deserved to be first. At that moment, Luo Dong's rankings didn't seem as important; they all shared a common flaw—only focusing on those at the top.
Chen Rui was somewhat surprised; he had watched Li Xue's assault closely. Although she didn't miss any targets, it couldn't be considered spectacular—everything was steady and methodical. He hadn't expected her to finish in such a short time.
"Should we eat first or play QB before eating?" Li Li glanced at the clock; it was already past eleven. The shooting segment alone had taken about forty minutes. They hadn't actually played for long; most of the time had been spent chatting and waiting for new target papers.
Zhou Zhi smiled and said, "Let's play QB first; at least we should finish survival mode. Otherwise, I'll feel restless during lunch."
"You just want to redeem yourself, don't you?" Zhou Yan continued to tease him without holding back.
"Alright, let's start with Survival Mode. Luo, you go prepare the food; we can handle ourselves," Li Li instructed.
After Luo Dong acknowledged and exited the basement, Li Li glanced at the others, and when his gaze landed on Chen Rui, his smile grew noticeably wider.
"You don't know the rules yet, do you?"
Of course not; you haven't told me anything. Do you expect me to read minds?
"The rules are simple. Since QB involves a certain element of luck, we'll score over three rounds. Each person is an independent combat unit; alliances are allowed, but in the end, only one person can win."
"One point for killing an enemy, no points deducted for dying. The last survivor of each round gets an additional three points. At the end of three rounds, we'll tally the scores. It's straightforward, right? We'll enter in batches; each person can enter thirty seconds after the previous one. Once inside, you must move for thirty seconds before being free to act."
Chen Rui interrupted Li Li, pointing out a flaw. "That introduces an unfair advantage or luck factor. The first person to enter will have more time to set up ambushes. How do we address that?"
Li Li waved his hand, signaling Chen Rui to let him finish. "We've already considered that. The entry order for the first round will be based on the shooting rankings in reverse order. The second round's entry order will be determined by the final scores of the first round, also in reverse order. The third round will follow the same pattern. This way, it maintains basic fairness."
Indeed, this system allows for a comeback even if someone gets completely wrecked in the first round; they won't be continuously suppressed without a chance to retaliate.
"Moreover, the layout here is quite unique; there are no real places for ambushes—it's entirely a confrontation battle." Li Li's words eliminated Chen Rui's last point of contention. If there are no spots for ambushes and it's purely a confrontation battle, then it can indeed be considered a fair contest. Of course, luck is part of skill.
Chen Rui nodded but quickly pointed out a flaw in their language. "So, have you been inside? Do you understand the layout here?"
Even in a pure confrontation battle, someone familiar with the terrain could still pull off ambush tactics, and Li Li seemed like someone who could fit that description.
Li Li shook his head with a smile and pointed to a large poster at the QB entrance. "What’s depicted there is the indoor layout—three floors in total. This is the highest level, First Floor; the two lower levels are as large as this entire basement. Take a good look at the layout and you'll see why it's completely fair."
Chen Rui approached the poster and examined the bizarre layout diagram. He was taken aback; every room was designed as a perfect square with doors on every wall, resembling a sprawling slum with numerous pathways—this indeed made it completely fair.
As Chen Rui watched others prepare their weapons and gear, he made his way to the ammunition area. The Type 95 rifle in his hands was not what he intended to use; since he was a QB, he needed something more professional.
After browsing through the weapon rack for a while, Chen Rui finally picked up an SP4. He equipped it with some tactical accessories for close combat and was ready to enter the fray. However, Li Li hurriedly stopped him, pointing to the transparent mask on her face. "This isn't just target practice. Even with blank rounds, there's danger involved. You need to wear a vest and this mask too. If something goes wrong later, it won't be a joke."
Chen Rui thought for a moment and felt a wave of apprehension wash over him. Although they were using the latest type of full-blown blank rounds with a safety distance of only four meters, no one wanted to risk an accident. After all, in the heat of excitement, someone might fire at close range.
He quickly donned the bulletproof vest, Kevlar mask, helmet, and shin guards. With all vital areas protected, even if fired upon at point-blank range, as long as he avoided unprotected spots, he would be safe.
Li Li observed everyone fully armed and personally checked each person's protective gear. Once she confirmed that everyone was ready, she announced, "The game begins. Qin Xin will go first; Chen Rui, get ready."
Qin Xin walked in with a smile. Within ten seconds, loud clattering sounds echoed as her boots collided with the steel stairs. Everyone couldn't help but shake their heads and chuckle; such an obvious move revealed her position and let others know she wasn't on the First Floor. It was indeed a bold action—perhaps even a provocation.
"Chen Rui enters; Zhou Zhi prepares."
Chen Rui stepped lightly into the room after the door clicked shut behind him. He quickly ran into the innermost room on this floor. According to the map, it was the only room with just one entrance—a perfect spot for an ambush.
Even if no one came by and he couldn't set up an ambush, hiding there until the end meant he only needed to eliminate one person to easily claim that survivor's exclusive points.
Chen Rui had already calculated everything. Attempting to kill enemies directly would be inefficient and could lead to being ambushed himself; the rewards were minimal. However, those exclusive survivor points were like a big cake—if he managed to take out just one person each round and survive, those points would surely secure him a place among the top two scorers of that round.
Once inside this corner room, Chen Rui closed the door and concealed himself in a corner near the entrance, eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first 'enemy.'
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