Lucky billion players, you've never seen one before / I can accumulate my own luck

In the end, only 9 people survived; the other 10 died in Qingshan Prison.

In other words, the Green Mountain Prison now has 10 more monsters, and its danger level has nearly doubled.

As the number of times the dungeon opens increases, more and more players will die here, and the danger level of Green Mountain Prison will continue to rise.

It is estimated that after reaching a certain level, either the dungeon will be upgraded, or... new dungeon rules will appear to restrict the monsters' activities, thereby indirectly reducing the level of danger.

At this stage, this dungeon is no longer something that D-rank players can attempt.

Needless to say, things will only get worse in the future.

Moreover, as an independent instance, other high-level players cannot enter Green Mountain Prison, so it can be said that the development potential of this instance is zero.

unless……

"Unless a large player force emerges in the 010 division, with enough money to equip multiple B-grade or higher items to D-grade players, allowing these players to come in and deal with those monsters."

"Large player forces... that's something that happens in the later stages of the development of the division. By then, Green Mountain Prison will probably have already been upgraded."

"Or... someone else has A-level talent like me and can just brute force their way through."

Fan Xiao thought to himself.

The copy of the independent space is just that troublesome.

Of course, the fact that there is zero potential for development does not stop him from selling intelligence.

If others are willing to buy, it doesn't mean he's committing fraud.

"Two diaries, or rather, two parts of one diary, one half in the locker and the other half in the classroom..."

The female player with the katana asked, "According to you, Green Mountain Prison is so dangerous, how did you manage to escape with the others?"

“You’re asking about my personal secrets, which have nothing to do with the Green Mountain Prison instance,” Fan Xiao said. “If you want to know, you’ll have to pay extra.”

"How many."

"Two million."

"...Why don't you just rob it!"

The female player with the katana frowned and said, "Your personal information is more expensive than dungeon information? Are you serious?"

"Sorry, I have a good feeling about myself."

Fan Xiao smiled and said, "That's all the intelligence corresponding to 10."

"If you want to know how to complete the second task, you must give another 10."

"Given the difficulty you described, even if I bought a walkthrough, it wouldn't be of any use, would it?" the female player with the katana said. "Anyway, if I'm not strong enough, there's no way I can escape from Green Mountain Prison."

"I've said it before, you bought the walkthrough information not to actually complete the game."

Fan Xiao advised, "All you need to do is submit a complete report to your organization, demonstrate your capabilities, and in return, gain better resources and a higher position."

"As for how to handle the dungeon afterwards, you shouldn't need to worry about that, right?"

"Anyway, you're spending the organization's money, not your own, so why are you worried about it?"

"..."

The female player with the katana subconsciously glanced at her two subordinates behind her.

The two quickly adopted an attitude of indifference, as if they hadn't heard anything.

After looking away and hesitating for a moment, the female player with the katana nodded and said, "Okay, I'll buy it."

"readily."

Fan Xiao praised.

"I've spent so much money on you, wouldn't you mind getting to know me?" the female player with the katana said. "My name is Hanayamain Seiko."

Fan Xiao: "Fan Kun"

He handed over a piece of paper: "This is my contact information for Division 001. I see you're quite wealthy. If there's business in the future, we can continue to do business together."

"Are you from Division 001?" asked the Holy Son of Huashanyuan.

“Yes,” Fan Xiao nodded slightly, “When you come to Division 001, you can come visit me.”

……

After Hanayama-in left, Mercury couldn't suppress the urge to make a sarcastic remark.

He said, "I spent 20 to buy your fake identity and fake contact information. If this Huashan Academy finds out he's been scammed, won't he be so angry he'll vomit blood?"

"Don't put it so harshly. She paid for information, and I didn't lie to her about the information."

Fan Xiao said, "And the contact information I gave her was real, it's just... I don't use it often."

"As for my identity... I have a considerable background in Division 001, and I'm practically a player in Division 001. How could it be a fake identity?"

"Your assets..." Mercury paused, "It's not that manor, is it? Is that yours?"

"It's mine now."

"..."

This is freaking out...

Judging from the location and size of that manor, its price... has already exceeded that of the batch of fantasy materials they purchased!

Would Fan Xiao be considered incredibly wealthy now?

"I happen to need a maid."

Fan Xiao said to Mercury, "Little Mo, when you come to Division 001, you can apply for a job with me. With your looks, those slender arms and legs, you'd look absolutely stunning in a maid outfit... In a word, amazing! I think you'd have no problem getting a high salary."

"..." Mercury: "You really think I wouldn't dare to make a move?"

"Punishment at Aoyama Academy is bullying."

Fan Xiao shrugged: "If you're confident you can escape from Qingshan Prison by yourself, then go ahead and do whatever you want. I promise I won't fight back. Whoever fights back is a dog."

"Fuck off!"

"Hehe, you might even get arrested for swearing."

"..."

Mercury shut his mouth and said nothing.

At this moment, Guan Yao remarked with a sigh, "Your master-servant relationship is quite harmonious, almost like that of close friends who tease each other. You must have spent a long time together, right?"

Mercury: "?"

What kind of master-servant relationship...?

……

The next morning, Fan Xiao and his group of five arrived at the school gate and stood guard, observing each student who entered.

Upon seeing Himuro Rui's figure, the four people, excluding Tu Shang, rushed forward and surrounded the girl, startling her so much that she froze on the spot with a look of fear on her face.

However, the contrasting words spoken by the four people next caused her to look stunned.

"I'm sorry! My actions yesterday were just acting. It was Seal who made me do it. I apologize for causing you trouble!"

"Me too! My friend Seal told me to cooperate, but I didn't mean to bully you."

"Seal said he and you have reached a game agreement. We're just here as extras. It's all fake, not real. Don't take it seriously."

"Yes, we really didn't bully you. If we made you unhappy, we're sorry, it's our fault."

Mercury, Luo Hao, and Guan Yao all apologized in turn.

As soon as they finished speaking, a strange change occurred to them.

A torrent of emotions erupted in their minds—the fear and helplessness in the face of bullies, the pain and despair brought on by a terrible life, the anger and hatred when they realized injustice… The emotions they had experienced while reading the diary overwhelmed them all at once.

With empathy, their apologies seemed to be empowered, becoming real and powerful.

The expressions on the faces of the three people changed, as if they had entered a state of repentance.

Serious and solemn.

"..."

After a moment of stunned silence, Himuro Rui realized, "Yesterday's... was just an act?"

“Of course,” Fan Xiao said at this point, “didn’t we agree to play a bullying and saving game? That was yesterday.”

He sighed softly and said in a slightly self-reproachful tone, "But it seems we... went a bit too far? We didn't grasp the right balance. It's my fault. I'm sorry you had to suffer."

The next second, the emotional resonance left over from reading the diary also erupted in his mind.

This made his "apology" seem much more sincere.

"So that's the purpose of reading the diary..."

"From the perspective of the perpetrator or bystander, it is difficult to empathize with the victim. Only by feeling the pain can one realize that they have really done wrong and thus sincerely apologize."

Fan Xiao quickly figured out the logic behind it.

“Um… there’s no need to be so serious.” Himuro Rui visibly relaxed. “I misunderstood. I thought…”

"It has nothing to do with you. I went too far," Fan Xiao said. "I deserve to die! I'm a bastard! I deserve to die a thousand deaths!"

"Uh... Seal, it's not... that exaggerated, is it?"

Himuro Rui showed a slightly embarrassed expression.

“So,” Van Shaw asked, “you’ve forgiven us?”

“Of course,” Himuro Rui said, “it was just acting. I was too stupid to see through it, so you can’t blame me.”

You have fulfilled the second mission requirement and can leave the instance at any time.

[Do you want to proceed?]

The game notification has arrived.

Fan Xiaochao and the other two glanced at each other, and judging from their expressions, they probably received the notification as well.

The condition of “completing atonement” has been met.

Fan Xiao turned his gaze and looked at Tu Shang not far away.

Tu Shang was constantly observing the students entering the school, searching for his target.

He was imprisoned in Qingshan Prison because he acted as a "bystander" in a bullying incident he happened to witness.

He needs to apologize as a "bystander" to the "victims" he encountered yesterday, and his target is not Himuro Rui.

Tu Shang noticed Fan Xiao's gaze and looked over.

Regardless of whether the other party could understand it or not, Fan Xiao directly made an "OK" gesture to indicate that the method was feasible.

He then looked away and turned back to Himuro Rui, saying, "Now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, let's go to the classroom. Time is almost up."

"OK, all right."

With the misunderstanding cleared up, Himuro Rui showed a slightly happy smile.

Fan Xiao and Mercury parted ways, and Fan Xiao took Himuro to the corresponding classroom.

After sitting down, he said to the girl, "Himuro, there's a problem you should pay attention to."

"What?" Himuro Rui was taken aback.

"Your reaction just now was a bit off; you need to adjust it slightly."

Fan Xiao said, "Although we were acting yesterday, the hurt you suffered was real, and your reaction was too mild."

“You should be angry, scold us, and make us realize the seriousness of the matter.”

"Reprimands can be light or heavy, but they are indispensable, do you understand?"

“Reprimand…but isn’t that just acting?” Himuro Rui asked.

"There are many people in this world who like to make jokes about others without considering their wishes, such as giving them nicknames or playing pranks on them."

Fan Xiao explained, "Most of these people aren't actually bad; it's just their personality."

"If you feel offended, as long as you show a retaliatory attitude in time, they will know that you mind this and thus restrain their behavior."

"If you act indifferent, they won't be able to gauge your tolerance for jokes and teasing, and they'll take advantage of you."