Chase Game

Ling Yi could feel the chill coming from the back of his head. It wasn't someone fanning him from behind, but rather the Tibetan mastiff's sharp claws relentlessly trying to pounce on him.

At this point, the duration of the [Wind Speed ​​Shoes] was also running out. When it was completely exhausted, not only would the back of his head be blown off, but his entire head would be blown away.

Fortunately, a system announcement rang in his mind at that moment.

You will be swapping positions with player Du Hengbo.

Ling's eyes lit up; so this was Du Hengbo's idea!

He instantly realized that the Tibetan Mastiff was exhausted after several chases. If the two switched positions, Du Hengbo could wait in comfort and create distance to light the final firework without any problem.

Ling Yi also had time to return to the safe house.

The position swap is mandatory; there is no option to refuse, only a five-second countdown.

Ling Yi still dared not relax, because five seconds was far too long compared to the time it took for the Tibetan Mastiff's claws to pierce his brain.

Du Hengbo, reminded by Ling Yi, had already started running, otherwise he might be hit unexpectedly when the ball was passed between them.

[Inter-file transfer enabled!]

Without any warning, their positions were switched in an instant.

The duration of the [Wind Speed ​​Shoes] also ended just then, and Ling Yi's strength was instantly drained, causing him to stumble and almost fall to the ground.

He leaned against the trunk of a large tree, panting heavily, with the safe house directly in front of him glowing with warm, orange candlelight.

After catching his breath, he struggled to walk toward the safe house, but it was still locked and he couldn't get in.

On the other side, Du Hengbo cast several movement speed buffs on himself and used movement speed items, quickly putting some distance between himself and the Tibetan Mastiff.

The Tibetan Mastiff was finally terrified. Ling Yi had become another fugitive right under its nose.

Unfortunately, this fugitive is quite strong and has a full range of skills and items, while he only has one last trump card left.

Using this trump card comes at a price, which is why he saved it for last.

【Demon Pact】Can only be used once per game. Each time, you choose to offer one of yourself, a skill, or an item as a sacrifice to pray to the demon.

Using sacrificial skills as a last resort is a desperate measure, and the [Demon Contract] also has a major problem.

You did make a sacrifice, but the demon didn't say it would necessarily respond!

Even if we respond, we don't know whether it will be a benefit or a harm.

It's like a capricious little kid who says he'll trade your lollipop for his "source of life," only to find out after you give it to him that his so-called "source of life" is just his pee.

As the distance between the two grew longer and longer, the Tibetan Mastiff became a little anxious.

He weighed the pros and cons again. If he could kill the fugitive before the fireworks were lit, he could basically declare victory in the game.

Even if he manages to light the fireworks, as long as I kill him before he returns to the safe house, Ling Yi will be the only pursuer left in the second phase.

As a Tier 2 player, I might have a chance to turn the tables in a 1v1 situation.

Thinking about it this way, he still has a good chance of winning, so let's take another gamble!

[The Demon Pact has been activated. You have sacrificed the skill "Howling Intimidation." The demon is assessing the value of your offering...]

It is said that in the eyes of demons, the most valuable thing is a part of the body, followed by skills, and the least valuable thing is a prop.

Correspondingly, offering sacrifices of different values ​​increases the chances of receiving a response.

The Tibetan Mastiff does not want to have any physical defects, nor does it want to use items as sacrifices because they are of too low value to elicit a response. Therefore, it chooses to sacrifice its skills.

Your offering has been accepted by the demon, and the demon will grant your wish!

He breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, the bet had been successful.

The Tibetan Mastiff's speed suddenly increased dramatically, and the distance that had been widened was closed again.

Du Hengbo could only sigh inwardly, realizing that this game was indeed not that simple.

He had been holding back, hoping that he would have enough energy to rush back to the safe house after lighting the fireworks. Now it seems that he won't be able to light the fireworks without going all out.

Therefore, Du Hengbo also revealed his true colors.

[The world is a game - a parkour experience!]

With this skill activated, the world in Du Hengbo's eyes changed, and various gadgets appeared on his path.

There are power-ups that enhance your abilities, such as speed boosters, spring shoes, and flying skateboards.

There are also props like banana peels, animal traps, and even spring-loaded fists that can hinder the pursuers.

It's basically a running game like Temple Run, Ski Safari, or Ski Safari, but you only have one life and you can't revive after losing.

Using this skill, Du Hengbo once again widened the distance between himself and the Tibetan Mastiff, and the Tibetan Mastiff was unable to catch up until he lit the tenth firework.

Whoosh! Snap!

The tenth firework bloomed in the crimson night sky, symbolizing the completion of their first phase of the mission, and the system's announcement came at the same time.

[Fugitive, you have completed the first phase of the mission. The safe house is no longer locked. The second phase will begin once all fugitives have returned to the safe house.]

Ling Yi gently pushed open the wooden door of the safe house. As expected, the lock time was lifted. While he was happy about the stage victory, he was also worried about Du Hengbo, who was still outside.

Even if he lights the last firework and completes the first phase of the mission, he still has to return to the safe house to participate in the second phase of the game.

"Huff...huff, you go in first, I'll do my best to get back."

Du Hengbo spoke to Ling Yi over the team microphone.

At this moment, Ling Yi was still in a weakened state after using the [Wind Speed ​​Shoes] and couldn't help, so he could only silently pray for Du Hengbo.

The Tibetan Mastiff, as the pursuer, also received a notification, but unfortunately, it didn't have a "second chance," so it could only think about how to cut its losses in time.

In the second phase of the identity transformation, he becomes a fugitive, while the fugitives who survived the first phase become the pursuers.

If only Du Hengbo were left, the Tibetan Mastiff would consider it a victory after hunting him down, but unfortunately, Ling Yi has already returned to the safe house.

He could try to fight back against one pursuer, but with two, he would only be able to escape.

Therefore, his gaze toward the fleeing figures ahead became even more ferocious.

Du Hengbo also wanted to return to the safe house, but he had been forced to use his biggest trump card by the Tibetan Mastiff. Now his [Running] time was over, but the [Devil Contract] was still working.

The warm lights of the safe house were already visible, but he could no longer take another step.

At the last moment, he sighed and said dejectedly, "It's still too difficult to beat the game in one life."

[Player Du Hengbo has died.]

The Tibetan Mastiff turned its gaze toward the safe house, and Ling Yi inside seemed to sense it, returning a cold look.

There are no more escapees remaining outside the safe house.

[Phase Two "Identity Transformation" Begins!]

In the crimson night, dark clouds gathered, accompanied by rumbling thunder.