People in Yu-Gi-Oh! The hyper-converged audience is also integrated

Chapter 285 World-Destroying Card

With the smoke of the practical assessment cleared, the Youlan Islands quickly switched to a well-organized training mode.

A brand-new canteen has sprung up not far from the beach. It is a temporary shed made of metal composite materials. It is incredibly efficient. The canteen is brightly lit, and rows of brand-new stainless steel tables and chairs are neatly fixed in place.

Behind the food serving window, rows of gleaming metallic chef robots are operating methodically. Their movements are precise, but they lack the lively atmosphere of a human kitchen.

During the training period, all candidates will be provided with free room and board by the Bureau of Spirits and will be paid according to the standards for interns.

Tang Xin and Li Guanqi each carried a plate full of steaming food. After looking around, they finally found an empty seat in the corner and sat down facing each other.

"The food at the Spirit Control Division is pretty good," Tang Xin said with a slight smile as she placed her plate on the table.

Li Guanqi looked around and replied, "Yes, it's really good. They're willing to spend money on employee benefits."

"Out of six million people, only two hundred were selected."

Judging from the equipment of the agents and the treatment of qualified trainees, the Bureau of Spirit Control is undoubtedly taking the elite route.

Just as she sat down and took a sip of soup, Tang Xin took a deep breath, as if to bolster her courage. She stared intently at Li Guanqi, adopting an air of "I'm invincible today": "Brother Ba, there's something I wanted to tell you before the assessment!"

Li Guanqi was about to pick up his chopsticks when he heard this, so he paused and looked up at her.

She did mention that she had something to say to him after they passed the assessment together.

"Uh, um," he responded softly.

Seeing that he had agreed, Tang Xin's gaze became even more intense. She leaned forward slightly, her lips moving slightly: "I—"

The moment the words left his mouth, a figure sat down in the empty seat to Li Guanqi's left without warning, the movement light yet carrying an undeniable aura.

It was the invigilator, Qi Mengsi.

She changed out of her combat uniform and into the standard white uniform of the Soul Control Division. The epaulets reflected slightly under the light, which made her look even more aloof and outstanding.

As soon as Qi Mengsi sat down, Mickey, who was behind her, immediately came up to her with a grin. Just as he was about to sit down, he was pulled up by a female member of the same group and finally had no choice but to sit on Li Guanqi's side.

The group members quickly sat down. But that wasn't all. Some sharp-eyed candidates in other seats in the canteen seemed to have caught a whiff of a special signal and gathered around with their trays. In the blink of an eye, Li Guanqi's table and several neighboring tables were completely surrounded, and the atmosphere became subtle.

Goddesses attract attention wherever they go.

"I..." Tang Xin looked at the row of people around her, especially Qi Mengsi who was facing her directly. The courage she had just mustered deflated like a punctured balloon.

I just couldn't bring myself to say the last few words.

Qi Mengsi seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere. She picked up her cutlery, elegantly took a bite of food, and without even looking up, said in a calm yet natural tone, "Congratulations on passing the test."

Li Guanqi was slightly taken aback, then lowered his head, shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth, and mumbled a "hmm" in response.

This seemingly simple and ordinary dialogue was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, instantly igniting the surrounding atmosphere.

"Shh-"

Almost everyone's eyes were focused on Li Guanqi at the same time.

Their gazes varied: some were curious, some were puzzled, and some were even jealous. Two hundred people passed the assessment, so why was it that only you, a beautiful instructor, received a private "Congratulations" from her?
The color drained from Tang Xin's face. She looked at Qi Mengsi, then at Li Guanqi, her lips trembling slightly. A question slipped out uncontrollably: "What...is your relationship with me...?"

She regretted it as soon as the words came out of her mouth.

That's a very direct, impulsive, and inappropriate question.

Even if they really have some kind of relationship, what does it have to do with her? What right does she have to ask?
But this question was so precise and so crucial that a dozen or so pairs of eyes lit up instantly, filled with a thirst for the answer.

When people are well-fed and clothed, they think of lustful desires. The tension of the assessment is thrown to the back of their minds. Once the pressure of survival is relieved, their gossipy nature quickly takes over.

Both Li Guanqi and Qi Mengsi were taken aback by the question. Qi Mengsi put down her chopsticks, turned her head, and looked at Li Guanqi with interest and a hint of teasing smile, repeating Tang Xin's question: "What is our relationship?"

"Hiss—" Li Guanqi felt a chill run down his spine, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

Sister, please stop adding fuel to the fire!

Can't you see what's going on? This is putting me on the hot seat!

“We are…” Li Guanqi opened his mouth, just about to find an excuse to get out of it, but when he looked up and met Tang Xin’s expectant and vulnerable eyes, he swallowed the words back.

At this critical moment, Mickey, who was sitting to Li Guanqi's right and engrossed in devouring a large plate of meat and vegetables, looked up amidst his busy work, his mouth stuffed full, and mumbled, "Hey, what does it have to do with anything? It's just a landlord and a tenant."

Li Guanqi, true to his SSS-level reflexes, quickly seized upon this lifeline and immediately chimed in, "Oh, right, right! I rented her apartment; she's my landlord!"

For the first time, he felt that Mickey, a guy who spoke without thinking, could sometimes be quite cute.

"Oh, right." Mickey seemed to remember some important information, his eyes widening as he blurted out without thinking, "They even seem to live together!"

“Living together—?!”

The surrounding onlookers gasped in unison, as if struck by lightning.

A barrage of gazes swept back and forth between Li Guanqi and Qi Mengsi, filled with disbelief and excitement.

What a juicy scoop!
They could conjure up a video of a beautiful female instructor, with keywords like training, uniforms, whipping, and seductive roses.

Li Guanqi took a deep breath, the veins on his forehead throbbing slightly. All he wanted to do now was take back his praise for Mickey and then give the guy a good whack!

"Living together..." Tang Xin's voice was barely audible, trembling with despair as she repeated the two words.

Qi Mengsi couldn't bear to watch any longer. She sighed softly, put down her cutlery, wiped her mouth with a napkin, and then began to explain. Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to those around her: "The apartment is so big, does he live alone?"

After she finished speaking, she raised her eyes meaningfully and glanced at Tang Xin indifferently.

"That's right! It's sharing an apartment, not... not living in the same room!" Li Guanqi quickly interjected, emphasizing his words, then glared fiercely at Mickey. "Eat your food! Don't say things that could cause misunderstandings!"

He lowered his voice, leaned close to Mickey's ear, and gritted his teeth: "If you keep talking nonsense, believe me, I'll smash your camera!"

"Sorry." Mickey shrank back, feigning weakness. A moment later, he looked at Tang Xin with renewed interest, deliberately bringing up the very thing she didn't want to discuss. "Hey, little sister, what were you about to say? Judging from your expression, it seemed like something important, right?"

Li Guanqi was so angry she almost choked. She reached under the table and pinched Mickey's waist hard. This guy really has no sense of propriety at all!
"I..." Tang Xin's face flushed red. She looked at Qi Mengsi, who was calm, then at Li Guanqi, who was helpless, and then at the group of people around her who were waiting to see a good show. The courage she had mustered before dinner had vanished without a trace, like the receding tide.

She... finally understood.

Why did this incredibly beautiful proctor look at her with a hint of scrutiny, even... a hint of hostility, during the preliminary written test?

Why was Bage able to obtain the temporary supercomputing ring so quickly? In Bian Yuelong, a place where he knew no one, who vouched for him? Where could a newcomer like him find someone with wolf-level privileges?
So that explains everything. It's all because of this person in front of us... Qi Mengsi.

Tang Xin, you're finished.

This is... a love rival!

She subconsciously lowered her head, but her gaze involuntarily rose and quickly swept over Qi Mengsi, that stunningly beautiful face, the firm breasts that the uniform couldn't hide, the alluring figure, the smooth, white neck, and... the five sparkling stars on the uniform's epaulets.

Completely spicy——

There's simply no comparison!

She felt like a sparrow perched on a branch, craning her neck to look at the phoenix flying in the sky, but unable to reach it, and her eyes and wings were scorched by its bright light and heat.

It hurts, it hurts too much.

"I—" Tang Xin stammered for a long time, her face almost turning purple.

Finally, she made a huge decision, lowered her head, and carefully picked up a small handful of bright green cilantro from her plate with her chopsticks.

She said in a soft voice, "I don't like cilantro."

"Here you go, myna bird."

After saying that, she turned her head away, not daring to look at anyone, and put the sprig of cilantro into Li Guanqi's bowl. Then she poked at the rice in her plate with her chopsticks.

Oh no, Barbie Q is gone. It's over before it even started.

At 6:50 p.m., a number of people gradually gathered in room 501 on the third floor of the south building.

Most of the candidates who passed the assessment had already changed into the dark blue intern uniforms issued by the Spirit Control Department. The brand-new fabric had a slight smell of being starched, and the well-fitting uniforms made them look much more energetic and less disheveled than during the assessment.

"Sign the contract, sign the contract. Once you sign, you'll have a permanent position."

The conference room doors were tightly closed, and the candidates gathered in twos and threes, talking quietly. Each seat had a computer and a helmet, but no one dared to tamper with them without orders.

Tang Xin mingled in the crowd, appearing somewhat absent-minded. She pursed her lips from time to time, and her steps were unsteady. The scene in the canteen was like a small thorn, sticking in her heart, making her feel itchy and a little stifled.

That Qi Mengsi... and the myna bird... what's going on with them, ahhh.

Seeing Tang Xin's dejected appearance, Li Guanqi didn't say much. He still felt a headache coming on when he thought about the commotion in the cafeteria. That woman Qi Mengsi, who never missed a chance to stir up trouble, and that pig Mickey.

Further explanation about "engaged couple" would only fuel Tang Xin's wild imaginations and make things worse.

He simply kept his mouth shut, hoping the girl could come to her senses on her own.

As more and more people gathered in room 501 on the third floor of the south building, the buzzing of conversation filled the air. Li Guanqi and Tang Xin finally managed to find two adjacent empty seats in the back corner. Just as they sat down, a thin figure next to them, who had been keeping his head down, suddenly sprang up from his seat as if pricked by a needle. The chair leg scraped against the ground with a piercing screech, drawing the attention of several people nearby.

The girl was Luli. She was pale and had a look of panic in her eyes. She took several steps back, her back pressed tightly against the cold wall.

Li Guanqi was completely bewildered. He subconsciously looked down at himself, then turned to look at Tang Xin, wondering why the girl was reacting so strongly. "Did I grow thorns on myself? Or did I accidentally step on her while walking?"
Am I that scary?
Tang Xin also noticed Luli's unusual behavior. She followed Li Guanqi's gaze and whispered with pity, "Such a thin and petite girl."

Luli appeared to be about 1.5 meters tall, wearing an oversized uniform for a trainee at the Spirit Control Division. Her short, malnourished, yellowish hair was plastered to her scalp, and her small face was filled with fear and timidity. She was tense all over, creating a stark contrast with the excitement of the other examinees.

She looked like a minor, about 1.5 meters tall, with short hair, a flat chest, and sallow skin. Her face was filled with fear and timidity, like a stressed stray cat, a stark contrast to the excitement around her.

Touched by something soft, Tang Xin stood up quietly, walked to the empty seat next to Luli, deliberately kept a distance, and said in an exceptionally soft voice: "Hello, my name is Tang Xin, from Bian Yuelong."

As she spoke, Tang Xin slightly moved her wrist, and the supercomputing ring screen lit up, displaying her basic information, which could be considered as being completely honest with her.

Luli flinched, her eyes timidly sweeping over Tang Xin's friendly face before quickly glancing at Li Guanqi, a look filled with wariness and... a hint of incomprehensible hostility.

After a long while, she trembled as she raised her wrist and, imitating Tang Xin, lit up the supercomputing ring. Her voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz, and it trembled as she said, "Bian... Bian Yuelong... Luli."

"Luri, what a cute name!" Tang Xin's eyes lit up, her tone brightening, the previous somber mood vanishing. "What a coincidence! I'm also Bian Yuelong!" She smiled, her eyes crinkling, trying to lighten the mood.

"Hey, Eighth Brother!" Tang Xin turned around and waved to Li Guanqi, "She's also Bian Yuelong's!"

Li Guanqi turned around upon hearing the voice, intending to greet her politely as well. However, as soon as his gaze met Luli's, he saw the girl suddenly lower her head, her shoulders trembling slightly.

He could only manage a dry laugh: "Hello, I'm Li Guanqi."

He couldn't understand where the girl's wariness and subtle hostility towards him came from.

Patting Luli's arm, Tang Xin comforted her, "Don't be afraid. Myna just acts a little strange during duels, but normally he's fine."

"..." Li Guanqi's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this assessment.

The duel went a little strange, I'm so sorry.

The conference room door slid open silently, and a figure gracefully entered. The noisy room seemed to be choked by an invisible hand, and nearly two hundred voices came to an abrupt halt, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The person who arrived was Qi Mengsi. She had changed into a more capable dark-colored instructor uniform, with five stars shining brightly on her epaulets. Her face was cold and her eyes were sharp. Every step she took carried an air of authority. She walked straight to the podium and calmly swept her gaze over the slightly nervous interns below.

“Next, there will be a three-month closed training program.” Her voice was clear and steady, echoing in every corner of the conference room. “I will serve as your chief instructor.”

Upon hearing this, some people in the audience instinctively straightened their backs.

“Now, turn on the computers in front of your seats,” Qi Mengsi continued, her tone completely flat.

Everyone did as instructed, and soon the soft humming of the computers starting up could be heard everywhere.

"Follow the on-screen instructions to upload your personal details and then sign an electronic confidentiality agreement."

The screen in front of Li Guanqi lit up, displaying a simple yet information-rich interface. The information required was more detailed than during the preliminary selection, even including a very private piece of information—the symbiotic card's racial attributes.

He was filling out the forms one by one, and some people in the audience were already getting impatient.

A young man with slicked-back hair, sitting in the front row, raised his hand and said in a loud voice, "Reporting, Instructor! When will we sign our formal employment contracts?"

This question immediately resonated with many people, who looked up with longing for a permanent position – the ultimate goal they had worked so hard to pass the assessment.

Qi Mengsi turned her gaze to the questioner, her tone still calm: "After you sign the confidentiality agreement," she paused, then added, "I will show you a risk warning video."

"After watching that video, if you still want to join the Soul Control Division, then sign the contract." "Risk warning video?" These five words were like a stone thrown into calm water, stirring up ripples.

"What do you mean? Is there still a great risk in entering the Soul-Binding Division?"

"Isn't it said to offer top-notch benefits, a stable life, and a golden job?"

"What's there to be afraid of? We've already passed the assessment! We've given you guns, cards, and even domain cards. I want to see what risks can scare me!" A particularly burly intern patted his chest, his voice rough.

Tang Xin couldn't help but lean close to Li Guanqi's ear and whisper, "Brother Ba, did you hear that? There's still a risk warning."

"Let's watch that video first," Li Guanqi said thoughtfully, looking at Qi Mengsi on the podium.

"Silence!" Qi Mengsi's voice suddenly rose, her gaze sweeping across the room like lightning. "Now! Immediately upload your personal information and sign the confidentiality agreement! Execute the order!"

An invisible pressure enveloped the entire conference room, instantly silencing the buzzing discussions. Everyone fell silent, lowering their heads as the sound of fingers tapping on keyboards gradually filled the room.

Li Guanqi received accurate information smoothly until he came to the Symbiosis Card section, which he found unclear. He turned to Tang Xin and asked, "How is the Symbiosis Card confirmed?"

"Huh?" Tang Xin froze upon hearing this question. "You...you don't know what your symbiosis card is?"

Li Guanqi shook his head.

Tang Xin leaned back strategically, forcing a look as if she were looking at an alien: "Normally, you don't feel anything at all?"

“I don’t feel anything, it’s just that sometimes everything around me slows down.” Li Guanqi was about to describe the symbiotic card’s abilities when Tang Xin quickly covered his mouth and lowered her voice, “The symbiotic card is private information, don’t say it out loud.”

"There are card hunters who will kill people to steal cards."

When a hunter doesn't know what the specific symbiotic card is, they will have various concerns when making a move.

Once the name of the symbiotic card is revealed, especially if it's a rare card, it may be targeted and attacked.

After all, a rare card is worth hundreds of thousands, while a human life is not necessarily worth hundreds of thousands.

Even when the Spirit Control Division asks for information, they only want the symbiotic card's race and attributes to configure the corresponding inhibitors. The symbiotic card's name is the most private information, and it is not revealed to anyone other than close relatives.

"I see." Li Guanqi nodded slightly, a little confused. "But I really don't know about racial attributes."

"Never mind, let's fill in 'unknown' for now."

"Knock knock!" A sudden knocking sound rang out, and dozens of eyes turned to the doorway.

Xia Sheng stood outside the conference room door, dressed in casual clothes, looking out of place among the candidates around him who were wearing brand-new intern uniforms.

"What is it?" Qi Mengsi's voice carried a hint of wariness.

Xia Sheng stepped forward with composure and said calmly, "I would like to see the risk warning video. Your team leader has already given me permission to listen in."

This was the real purpose of his vacation: to investigate some secrets about 003 at the request of Mo Wangfu.

"The team leader's approval doesn't mean I agree." Qi Mengsi's voice was as cold as ice.

Upon hearing this, the temperature in the conference room suddenly dropped several degrees, and Chu Chan and the others on guard outside the door tensed up, the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense.

The interns below the stage didn't dare to breathe; this beautiful instructor had such a strong presence.

Xia Sheng was not surprised and continued, "Minister Shen Wu also agreed."

He emphasized the words "Minister of the Fifth Department".

"The minister's agreement does not mean my agreement." Qi Mengsi's expression remained unchanged, and her voice was still icy.

"Wow—"

The interns in the audience immediately became a fascinating sight, and a wave of whispers and murmurs arose.

"This...this is just too amazing!"

"Even the minister's approval is useless? Who is this instructor?"

"The goddess's aura is simply amazing!"

Li Guanqi couldn't help but stop typing on the keyboard and look up at Qi Mengsi, who stood tall and had a powerful presence on the podium.

"What a fierce older sister!" Tang Xin shrank back in fright and muttered softly.

“I just wanted to see that video.” Xia Sheng’s face showed a hint of helplessness. “I, or rather we, have no ill intentions.”

"Ask him a question," a detached voice echoed in Qi Mengsi's mind.

After hearing the question, Qi Mengsi frowned slightly. She remained silent for a moment, then looked at Xia Sheng again, her voice still cold: "Answer me one question."

"What was the name of the agent who brought the epic Blue-Eyes White Dragon back to Bian Yuelong?"

"Hmm?" A slight murmur rippled through the audience.

"Isn't this a written test question? It's an easy question!"

Li Guanqi also remembered that this was indeed a question in the written test. The answer was Nanyang Yue. It was a history question, and all you had to do was memorize it. You didn't need to know who Nanyang Yue was.

“Nanyang Ling.” Xia Sheng uttered the three words clearly without any hesitation.

Qi Mengsi's eyes narrowed, and she said coldly, "The correct answer is Nanyang Yue, which is 299 points. You got it wrong again."

“But,” Xia Sheng met Qi Mengsi’s gaze and said calmly, “I’ve met him. He said his name is Nanyang Ling.”

The meeting room fell silent; the amount of information in their conversation was overwhelming, and their brains couldn't process it all.

Let him see, you people of the underworld.

The cold voice echoed in Qi Mengsi's mind once again.

A very subtle change flashed in Qi Mengsi's eyes. She gently shook her head and said, "Go in and find a seat."

"Thank you." Xia Sheng nodded politely and stepped down from the podium.

He glanced around the conference room and walked straight toward Li Guanqi.

More accurately, he kept staring at the unfortunate guy who had been sitting to Li Guanqi's right. The unfortunate guy felt uneasy and uncomfortable under his gaze, and eventually silently picked up his things and slunk away to another seat.

Xia Sheng then casually sat down in the empty seat to Li Guanqi's right.

"Hello, Bian Yuelong, Xia Sheng." Xia Sheng extended his wrist, the supercomputing ring screen lit up, and he took the initiative to greet Li Guanqi.

Li Guanqi paused for a moment, then lit up his own supercomputing ring and politely replied, "Bian Yuelong, Li Guanqi."

The two nodded briefly as a greeting.

Then, a subtle silence fell between the two grown men, which was incredibly awkward.

Seeing that the other party did not speak, Li Guanqi lowered his head and continued to fill in the confidentiality agreement.

After a few seconds of silence, Xia Sheng looked straight ahead and suddenly spoke, his voice clearly reaching Li Guanqi's ears: "Do you still remember Gilsu?"

"Huh?" Li Guanqi was taken aback again, and subconsciously asked, "Which Gilsu?"

He was very familiar with the name, but the problem was, there were just too many versions of Gilsu!
There are original skins, star-studded skins, custom skins, and mecha skins.

Upon hearing this, Xia Sheng smiled knowingly and shook his head, saying, "It's nothing."

He then fell silent and sat quietly.

Li Guanqi was completely baffled. He shook his head, dismissing the perplexing question, and continued to bury himself in the electronic document in front of him.

A few minutes later, everyone successfully uploaded their data and signed a confidentiality agreement.

"Very good, everyone here has signed the confidentiality agreement." Qi Mengsi said on the stage, "Now, please turn off all your communication devices and put the supercomputing ring into a static shutdown state."

"Then pick up the helmet from the seat and put it on."

"These are all real images, so be prepared."

Following instructions, everyone disconnected all communications, swallowed hard, and picked up their helmets.

“Before you put it on,” Qi Mengsi’s voice rang out again, interrupting the whispers below the stage, “think about a question.”

She paused slightly, her sharp eyes sweeping over the crowd.

"What is the mission of the Soul Control Division?"

"The mission of the Soul-Binding Division?" The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, muttering to themselves in confusion, "Upholding justice?"

"Maintaining order?"

"Clear the debris?"

"Alright, put on your helmets," Qi Mengsi said coldly. "See for yourself."

"003."

When Li Guanqi heard the number "003", his heart tightened for no apparent reason.

He took a deep breath, picked up the cold helmet, and, following the instructions, slowly put it on his head. The soft padding inside the helmet fit snugly against his head, blocking out most of the outside noise.

[Neural connectivity port calibration in progress...]

Calibration complete.

[Preparing to enter Archive 003, a holographic view of the audience, to explore images captured by the strategic satellite 'Skyscanner 7']

A series of cold, synthesized electronic voices echoed in my mind.

[WARNING: The video content contains highly psychologically disturbing elements. If you experience severe physical or psychological discomfort while watching, please silently repeat the 'Terminate Connection' command to disconnect immediately.]

Li Guanqi's heart sank. A high-intensity mental shock? What kind of image was this?
He sensed that Tang Xin beside him seemed a little nervous, as there was a faint rustling sound of fabric.

【Om—】

A slight vibration came from inside the helmet, and something probed into the depths of his consciousness, connecting him to an invisible pathway.

Li Guanqi felt his consciousness detaching, his body becoming light and airy, losing all sense of reality.

A few seconds later, the darkness receded like a tide.

When Li Guanqi "opened" his eyes, or rather, when his consciousness returned to clarity, his breathing froze instantly.

He is floating in the universe!

This footage is so realistic!

[Current observation perspective: geosynchronous orbit, target: Biantana]

A cold, impersonal notification sounded in my mind.

Li Guanqi struggled to calm his racing heart and laboriously turned his "body"—or rather, shifted his perspective—to look in the direction indicated by the image—at that azure planet.

However, when his "gaze" was fully focused on Biantana, his pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints, and a bone-chilling cold rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, causing his blood to freeze at that moment.

"What...what the hell is this?!" he exclaimed.

Outside that beautiful blue planet, two enormous, unimaginably black halos were clearly visible!

At the core where the two halos intersect, an indescribable object is slowly rotating.

Two lines of huge, scarlet characters, carrying an unparalleled sense of oppression, were branded into Li Guanqi's "vision" like a red-hot iron.

【The Demonic Eye That Tears Through Time】—World-Destroying Level.

【Outer God Azathoth】—World-destroying level.

(End of this chapter)