God's imitator

Chapter 41 Evaluation
After walking through a 45-meter-long passage, the five people finally arrived at the same space, which was the entrance to the official game area.

"Are you okay?"

Wang Yongxin helped Cai Zhiyuan sit against the wall to rest.

However, Wang Yongxin himself was not in good condition either. His original composure and confidence had completely disappeared, leaving him only covered in sweat and looking disheveled.

His suit was also stained with blood, though not as badly as Cai Zhiyuan's.

Cai Zhiyuan shook his head: "It's alright, nothing serious, he shouldn't die."

Wang Yongxin glanced at Ding Wenqiang, hesitated, and finally just sighed silently.

He really had no right to criticize the other party.

After all, in "Blood Poker," after Wang Yongxin re-entered the cubicle and discovered the secret of the chip exchange machine, he could have left the cubicle to share the news with others, but he ultimately did not do so.

Wang Yongxin looked up at the game area, ready to listen carefully to the official rules of the game.

In the center of the venue, there is a huge four-sided screen, and below it is a video recorder that can play old videotapes.

In front of the video recorder was a locked glass cabinet containing a crown, a golden scepter, and five videotapes locked in different compartments.

Ding Wenqiang has obtained the "King" status. Please swipe your visa to continue the game.

Ding Wenqiang was originally looking in Cai Zhiyuan's direction with a hesitant expression, as if he was wondering whether to go forward to comfort or apologize. He didn't react for a moment when he heard the prompt.

At this moment, Gao Zhankui, the tall, burly middle-aged man with a fierce face, had already pushed Ding Wenqiang aside and extended his wristband into the visa swiping area.

[Violation detected.]

A violent crackling sound of electricity rang out, and Gao Zhankui abruptly withdrew his left hand, letting out a scream.

"Ahhhh-"

He collapsed to his knees, convulsing, and the blue electric light on the bracelet on his left wrist was clearly visible.

Violators will have 50,000 minutes of visa time deducted, and repeat offenders will face immediate penalties.

Ding Wenqiang had panicked for a moment, but now he shook his head with amusement.

There are still such idiots.

These games have all been reviewed by the gaming community, selected from the best of the best, and there shouldn't be any particularly obvious, low-level loopholes. To think you can exploit this is utterly foolish.

Ding Wenqiang stepped forward and extended his wristband into the visa swiping area.

With a "click," the glass cabinet unlocked.

Then, the game instructions continued to appear on the screen.

The scepter before you is the king's exclusive tool. When you make a legitimate request that aligns with the game's flow, and the other four prisoners refuse to comply, pressing the button on the scepter will administer an electric shock punishment to the prisoners.

The videotape recorded the crimes of each sinner.

Within the facility, there are six different cells, each corresponding to a different punishment.

You may choose to imprison any criminal in any cell for trial, but please note:

Cells 1 and 2 are unlocked by default. Cell 3 will only unlock after any one of these cells is used, and so on.

The initial trial period for each prisoner in each cell is 10 minutes; as the number of trials increases, the trials become more and more severe.

[In most cells, prisoners face life-threatening situations during their third trial.]

[Once a cell and prisoner are assigned, they cannot be changed. Please choose your cell carefully to ensure a fair trial for the guilty.]

The game ends if either of the following two situations occurs:

[1. Complete 10 trials. If there is still time remaining, the King may choose to end the game immediately or continue until the countdown ends.]

[2. Any special circumstances that prevent the game from continuing.]

[After the game ends, you will be injected with the antidote and regain your freedom.]

Finally, here is a piece of frank advice for the king:

Regardless of who you were before or what your attitude towards the world was, after becoming king, you must learn to play your role.

Amidst the cacophony of voices, you must find the right advice, and then, with a just and compassionate heart, decide the fate of others and yourself. For this is precisely the duty of a king.

Now, as the king, please take out your videotape and first reveal your crimes to the public.

With a "click," the glass cover of one of the videotapes automatically popped open, revealing three words written on it: Ding Wenqiang.

……

The speakers in Lin Sizhi's room began to broadcast announcements continuously, audible only to the audience.

[Viewer number 10 bet on 'The King'.]

[Viewer number 7 bet on 'The King'.]

[Viewer number 8 bet on 'The King'.]

[Viewer number 3 bet on 'The Prisoner'.]

More and more viewers began placing bets. Clearly, with the rules of the game being announced, the King's identity demonstrated a significant advantage.

You need to be quick if you want to bet on the King's side, because there are only five spots available.

However, audience member number 3 still chose the prisoner's side. Lin Sizhi remembered that he had sent Cai Zhiyuan a message saying "Go for it!"

It could be Officer Cao, or it could be someone with strong empathy.

Lin Sizhi looked at the betting buttons on the table, and after considering it, chose to press the 'Prisoner' option.

[Viewer number 5 bet on 'The Prisoner'.]

About five more seconds passed.

[Viewer number 2 bet on 'The King'.]

[The number of bets on the King's side is full. Spectators #4 and #6 will automatically bet on the Prisoner's side.]

……

Inside the game arena, Ding Wenqiang picked up the golden scepter.

It feels cold and heavy to the touch.

Holding the scepter firmly in his hand, Ding Wenqiang felt a strong sense of security.

Then he looked at the crown.

The rules don't specify the purpose of the crown; it seems to be just for show, without any real function.

Just as Ding Wenqiang was hesitating, the thin, blond-haired young man, Zhang Peng, quickly came to his side.

"Uncle Ding, how can you do this yourself? I'll take care of it for you."

As Zhang Peng spoke, he picked up the crown.

Ding Wenqiang was stunned for a moment, and almost pressed the button on the scepter directly at Zhang Peng.

But the next second, Zhang Peng respectfully and carefully placed the crown on Ding Wenqiang's head, then humbly bowed and retreated.

The heavy crown pressed down on his head, fitting securely, and Ding Wenqiang had a strange feeling for some reason.

He instinctively wanted to take it off, but then he thought that it was just a game prop. Since his role in the game was that of a king, there was nothing wrong with wearing a crown to increase his distinction from others.

It's not really appropriate to just leave the items that are already set up in the game aside.

Ding Wenqiang didn't say anything more, but simply picked up the videotape next to him and put it into the VCR.

A moment later, static appeared on the big screen, followed by a first-person perspective.

A emotionless narration begins.

As a delivery driver, you work 10 hours a day, considering yourself diligent, but you still struggle to make ends meet.

To make a living, you have no choice but to drag your weary body through the city.

Until that accident changed everything.

[You may have many reasons, such as being forced to drive while fatigued to complete your delivery task, or you were recently robbed and beaten by masked thugs, resulting in swelling in your left eye and limited vision. But whatever the reason, you are directly responsible for that accident.]

Even though you've paid the price, will you still see that blood-covered face in the countless midnight hours you dream of?

The television screen was shaky and somewhat blurry, suggesting that the driver was extremely drowsy and might even be dozing off.

However, the next second, a yellow figure riding an electric scooter suddenly appeared in front of them!

A screeching sound of brakes rang out, but it was too late. The figure crashed into the windshield and flew far away.

Then the videotape ended, and Ding Wenqiang's file appeared on the big screen.

Ding Wenqiang, male, 53 years old.

[Occupation: Large Item Delivery Driver]

[While driving while fatigued, he struck and seriously injured a food delivery worker riding an electric scooter who ran a red light, ultimately leading to the worker's death.]

[Verdict: Sentenced to 1 year and 3 months imprisonment for causing a traffic accident, suspended for 2 years (he has already compensated the family with 40 yuan and obtained their forgiveness).]

The room became very quiet.

Zhang Peng involuntarily glanced at Ding Wenqiang, then quickly looked away.

As for Ding Wenqiang, he lowered his head slightly and did not meet anyone's gaze, but his somewhat stiff expression still revealed his inner thoughts to some extent.

Although I had prepared myself mentally to some extent beforehand, the sudden reopening of a deep-seated wound still caused me severe discomfort.

"Uncle Ding, it wasn't your fault, it was just an accident." Cai Zhiyuan seemed to be in better condition and comforted him in a hoarse voice.

However, Ding Wenqiang ignored him and said to the other four with a stern face, "Get up and move forward!"

"The game continues!"

(End of this chapter)