I'm the administrator of the National Fortune Arena at the start of the game; I'll hand it

While the world was still reeling from the shock of China achieving an SSS-level rating, that cold, mechanical voice rang out once again.

[Global Announcement: The first initial instance, "Zombie Siege," has been completely completed.]

[All surviving players will be teleported back to the real world in one minute.]

[Teleportation location: to be designated by each country.]

[Countdown begins: 59, 58, 57...]

This announcement instantly silenced the Dragon Kingdom's combat center, which had been celebrating.

Immediately, a new wave of excitement and busyness erupted.

"The heroes are returning!"

"Quickly! Get ready! Activate the highest level of emergency response plan!"

"Where should the teleportation location be? It must be an absolutely safe and confidential place!"

"How's the secret military base in the western suburbs of Beijing? It's right here we are! Top security!"

Li Guodong and Lin Zhan, along with other generals, immediately began to make arrangements in an orderly manner.

These twenty contestants are now the most valuable asset of the Dragon Kingdom. Their safety is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised in any way.

General Long looked at Su Yuan and asked gently, "Comrade Su Yuan, do you have any suggestions?"

Su Yuan thought for a moment and said:

"Sir, I suggest setting the teleportation point directly inside the combat center. This will minimize the risk of any accidents and make it easier for us to contact and communicate with the players as soon as possible."

His administrator system has the authority to specify the coordinates to be transmitted, accurate to the meter.

"Okay! Let's do it this way!"

General Long immediately made the decision.

"Immediately clear Conference Room One and use it as a teleportation site! All medical teams, logistics teams, and psychological support teams, stand by!"

"yes!"

Orders were quickly issued, and the entire massive military base was once again operating efficiently.

Meanwhile, throughout the land and sea of ​​the Dragon Kingdom, countless people learned through the news that the heroes were about to return.

"They're coming back! Our hero is coming back!"

"Waaaah, that was so tough! Twenty people went in, and twenty people came back! Not a single one missing! Our Dragon Kingdom is amazing!"

"They deserve the highest honors! They are heroes who fought for their country!"

"I wonder where they'll be teleported to? I really want to go and greet them!"

In squares and under landmarks in major cities, countless people spontaneously gathered, holding flowers and banners with slogans such as "Welcome home, heroes" and "China is proud of you."

Although they did not know where the heroes would appear.

But they wanted to use this method to express their highest respect and warmest welcome.

The entire nation is watching with bated breath and eager anticipation.

……

The dungeon, inside the Steel Labyrinth.

Wang Yi and twenty other athletes from China also heard the announcement of their upcoming return.

"Are we...going back?"

A young contestant, his voice trembling slightly and sounding unreal.

These short one or two days felt like an eternity to them.

From initial fear and despair, to fighting side by side, and finally to a bloody battle, they defeated a powerful enemy.

Only they themselves truly know the hardships and growth they've experienced.

"Great! I can finally go home!"

"I wonder how my parents are doing. They must be worried sick about me."

"We...we're heroes now, aren't we?"

The contestants chattered excitedly, their faces beaming with joy.

Looking at his teammates, Wang Yi was filled with emotion.

He turned to look at Li Bingyao, Chen Hu, Zhao Zihan, and Wu Qiong, his comrades who had fought alongside him through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Brothers, we're going home."

"Yes! Let's go home!" Everyone nodded emphatically.

Just then, the countdown came to an end.

【00: 00】

[Teleportation initiated!]

As the system notification sounded, soft white beams of light descended from the sky, enveloping the twenty contestants from the Dragon Kingdom.

Wang Yi felt a sudden white light before his eyes, and his body was enveloped by an irresistible force, instantly losing all sensation.

This feeling lasted only a moment.

When he regained consciousness and opened his eyes, he found himself no longer in that cold, steel maze.

He was standing in a spacious and brightly lit conference room.

Underfoot is a smooth, mirror-like marble floor, above is a dazzling crystal chandelier, and on the surrounding walls hang magnificent traditional Chinese landscape paintings.

The air was filled with a faint, comforting sandalwood scent.

Familiar surroundings, familiar feelings...

This is... the real world!

They're really back!

"We...are back?"

Chen Hu looked at the bomb suit he was wearing, which was still stained with monster blood and bits of flesh.

Looking around at the spotless environment, I felt somewhat out of place.

The other contestants also looked around with bewilderment and curiosity.

Just then, the conference room door was slowly pushed open.

A group of elderly men, dressed in crisp military uniforms, with general's stars on their shoulders and an imposing presence, walked in, surrounded by several guards.

Leading the group were General Lin Zhan and Major General Li Guodong.

Behind them, General Long, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, watched them with a smile.

When Wang Yi saw Lin Zhan's familiar, imposing face.

His body jolted, and almost instinctively, he brought his feet together, straightened his back, and gave a perfect military salute with all his might!

"Reporting to the Commander! Wang Yi, the number one contestant on the Dragon Kingdom's National Fortune Arena, and his entire team have completed their mission and are reporting for duty!"

His voice, loud and powerful, echoed throughout the conference room.

The other contestants, upon seeing this group of high-ranking officials who appeared to be at the highest levels of the country, also held their breath in nervousness and stood ramrod straight, just like Wang Yi.

Lin Zhan looked at his most prized soldier, at his tired but still resolute eyes, and a hint of moisture flashed in his tiger-like eyes.

He stepped forward, without returning the greeting, but instead stretched out his hands and firmly grasped Wang Yi's hands.

"It's good that you're back...it's good that you're back!"

His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Li Guodong also stepped forward. Looking at the twenty living, breathing heroes, not one missing, he said excitedly:

"Welcome home, children! You are all outstanding members of our Dragon Kingdom! You are the heroes of our nation! The pride of our people!"

"You flatter me, sir!"

Wang Yi said modestly.

"Not an exaggeration! Not at all!"

Li Guodong waved his hand.

"Sir, on my behalf, I would like to ask a question."

"Excuse me."

"The administrator who guided us throughout the dungeon, providing us with information and equipment..."

"Who...is he?"

As soon as the question was asked, all the contestants perked up their ears.

This was also their biggest question.

That mysterious administrator was practically a god, all-knowing and all-powerful.

It was he who delivered the Desert Eagle with unlimited ammo when they were at their most desperate.

It was he who issued the mission when they were in crisis, guiding them to turn danger into safety.

It was he who, during the final boss battle, used godlike methods to transform the entire battlefield, creating the conditions for their victory.

It's fair to say that without this administrator, these twenty people...

Let alone getting an SSS rating, it would be a miracle if half of them survived.

They were filled with gratitude, admiration, and endless curiosity towards this administrator.

Is he an individual or part of a team?

Why does he possess such incredible privileges?

Where is he now?

All eyes were on Li Guodong and Lin Zhan, waiting for them to give an answer.

General Long looked at these young people, who were full of thirst for knowledge, and smiled slightly.

He turned to the side, making way for the person behind him.

One of them was dressed casually and looked somewhat immature.

A young man, completely out of place in the atmosphere, slowly emerged from behind the generals.

He walked up to the crowd, looked at Wang Yi, Li Bingyao, Chen Hu... looking at these twenty familiar yet unfamiliar faces, a shy but sincere smile appeared on his face.

"Hello, I am Su Yuan."

"And that's the administrator you're talking about..."