Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2273 Reasons for To Hold On or Not

As they say, the Serpent of Fate has many tricks up its sleeve.

The witch's words were undoubtedly very informative, but at that moment Fu Qian was not surprised, only gratified.

There are specific procedures for the disposal of hazardous chemicals; the targets cannot be chosen arbitrarily.

The reason why the prize ultimately went to the Serpent of Destiny had nothing to do with their past relationship; it was simply because he was exceptionally talented.

Although there had been some indications earlier that Lord Serpent of Fate was not in good condition and was therefore not very active overall.

However, Fu Qian has always respected the concept of "fate," especially after witnessing the methods of Lord Serpent.

If given complete freedom to unleash carnage in the corridors, and asked to choose a character who can survive to the end, this one would still be the obvious choice.

So, although the prisoners were somewhat intertwined, in the end, Fu Qian still threw that destructive new star at the door with the highest concentration of the Serpent of Fate.

Of course, even if he can't remove the golden ball instantly, he can still try to reduce it by a few points.

However, before paying, they still chose to keep it as is.

The reason is the same as before: we have too much confidence in Lord Serpent, both in his abilities and his strategies.

Is that person really inactive because of trauma?
Even if it's true, is it really that serious?

……

Don't forget the last mission, which was theoretically about cleaning up the mess left by the predecessors, meaning that the execution incident must have happened some time ago.

At such a critical moment, if Lord Serpent still wants to conserve his strength, what is the purpose of that?
Are we saving our energy to grab a chance to escape later?

It sounds reasonable at first glance, but if the scapegoat can't be caught and is about to run away, what's the point of this process?
Or perhaps He is still working on a very sophisticated escape plan?
If the trap succeeds and the witch is trapped in the Nightmare Corridor, it would certainly be a great opportunity for everyone.

But if the trap plan fails and the witch and tyrant eventually escape, is it possible that they also profited from it?
For example, going out together.

Fate is unpredictable. I witnessed the method of spreading the damage I suffered last time. Who knows if I won't steal some luck from this place this time?

Even if the situation doesn't develop ideally, one can still reap benefits from it; that's the strategic thinking of those in power.

In conclusion, it was precisely because of his faith in Lord Serpent that Fu Qian ultimately chose to entrust the heavy responsibility of resolving the madness to Him without any reservations.

And as expected, it did not disappoint.

The witch's conclusion directly proves that, in the event of failure, that person had indeed left a backup plan.

Unfortunately, the tyrant's gifts were too heavy, and the pressure eventually led to his exposure.

"You discovered that He was kicked back?"

Recalling Lord Mingshe's painstaking efforts, Fu Qian couldn't help but lament that heaven is jealous of talent.

"Actually, I didn't put in much effort. I just started it, and the rest was done by the same group of people."

The witch, however, still did not take credit.

……

"Reasonable."

The scene described by the witch was very familiar, and Fu Qian nodded in agreement.

As I just mentioned, the success of my brother is even more heartbreaking.

Regardless of whether the Serpent of Fate's double-dealing approach affected His efforts in the trap plan.

Their efforts were in vain. Watching the two leaders of the Dark Moon come and go as they pleased, the opportunity they had waited for for so many years had failed. The prisoners were understandably upset. When they discovered that someone was trying to sneak away, it was perfectly reasonable for them to unite and pull the prisoner back.

Even setting aside emotional factors, it's easy to see that if the Serpent of Fate were to escape, it would absolutely not consider any camaraderie in order to save people.

In a group of five, each person needs to find someone to take their place in order to try to escape. Now that one person is gone, won't it be even harder in the future?
From a purely profit-driven perspective, we must pull them back.

Furthermore, given the special bond between the prisoners, this process might be exceptionally easier.

"They are still quite troublesome; their plans are meticulous, and their small actions are very subtle."

Despite not underestimating the difficulty of the journey, the witch continued to toy with the scroll in her hand.

"If you hadn't turned a disadvantage into an advantage, the final step might have gone wrong."

The gaze he cast over as he spoke made no attempt to hide his admiration for the knight.

"I had a vague feeling that something was not quite right, but the situation was urgent and there was no time to confirm, which was obviously the effect they wanted to achieve."

"Not only did they block my escape route, but they also subtly misled me at the level of perception, all for this moment, making it difficult for me to distinguish the authenticity of the anchor point."

"If you choose the target you initially set, you might not only be unable to get out, but you might even get trapped even deeper."

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"It's just that I have more confidence in those old friends, and in their yearning for freedom."

The Pope showered him with praise, and before he could finish, he showed no sign of feeling unworthy of it, smiling and pointing to his own eyes.

“We dared to come, so we must have made some preparations for our escape, and they must have thought of that too… I was just putting myself in their shoes and wondering if there was anything I could do if I were them.”

"Then, given that I am now disabled and there are not many things I can do anyway, I might as well make full use of the advantage of being blind."

That's right, a disadvantage can also be a advantage.

As a contestant with zero supernatural perception, this is undoubtedly a major disadvantage in this level of competition.

However, while we may not perceive anything useful, there is also a side benefit: we may not perceive anything wrong.

Even when holding her hand, the witch can share her senses with her to some extent.

However, when the signal was given and the Pope arrived, he did not reach out to help him up as he had done before.

There's a reason for this—the control group.

The prisoners are certainly formidable opponents, and their experience far surpasses that of himself and the witch; it wouldn't be surprising if they employed any bizarre tactics.

However, this trip involved both overt and covert strategies, using speed to counter slow and swift tactics, making it extremely difficult for underhanded maneuvers to take effect.

On the other hand, Fu Qian chose to remain in a pure "blind" state to provide a reference for the witch's final judgment.

To avoid the possibility of hidden misleading tactics that may still exist even under such high-intensity confrontation.

As it turned out, this caution was worthwhile. The prisoners seemed to be retreating step by step, and the witch managed to break through their final blockade. In reality, she had already made some kind of sensory influence.

Despite the witch's efforts in identifying the anchor points left behind, she was still misled by this information.

So much so that if it is initiated directly, it will have a counterproductive effect.

It's a pity that the Pope is so humble and cautious, and he trusts himself so much.

Even though I've found my target, I still choose to confirm it with my own eyes first.

And I reached out at the opportune moment, offering her a mind untouched by knowledge, allowing her to experience things from my perspective.