This Character is Suspected of Cheating! [Unlimited Flow]

Zhao Pingqi was someone who knew exactly where to strike.

He Yu attacked the relationships within Barre's team, so Zhao Pingqi attacked the relationships within theirs.

There were twelve of them, but only ten could advance. If someone had to be abandoned, then who would they abandon?

Tang Ke's expression changed slightly.

He was one of the most peripheral members of He Yu's team. He wasn't strong enough, nor was he useful enough. If He Yu and the others had to abandon someone... he would definitely be one of them.

He Yu didn't turn around to see what expressions the people behind him were wearing. He merely raised his brows slightly, a smile returning to the corners of his lips. "That's right. This is our problem too, so what are you worried about?"

The thirty-eight people opposite them froze and all looked at He Yu.

He Yu lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the route projection in front of him.

Such a large projection didn't merely display the route, but also the surrounding map. Probably due to the instance's restrictions, the entire map only covered a circular area. The thickened route undulated in a wave-like pattern, spiraling from the harbor toward Legendary Island above.

At first glance, the shape looked very much like Blue Star's Taiji diagram, divided into two halves, endlessly winding around each other.

He Yu's gaze finally stopped on the words "Gama Strait," his voice composed. "We can't even resolve the problems within our own group, so why would we be in a hurry to deal with you?"

If all twelve of them could advance together, then there would be nothing to discuss. They would definitely attack the remaining thirty-eight.

But at least two among them had to die before the others could successfully advance. This was different from the <Are We Teammates?> instance. At the end of that instance, they had been two opposing factions. In this instance, they needed to eliminate two people, but only two.

Once they killed the other thirty-eight, the twelve of them would be gathered together, and two would have to be singled out for elimination. Those two would have virtually no ability to fight back.

No one wanted to end up in that position.

The hidden concern within the thirty-eight-person team existed among He Yu's group as well. It was just that, because of their trust in He Yu, the concern within the twelve-person team was somewhat smaller.

After speaking, he raised his head and looked at Barre. The man opposite him was also staring deeply at him, seemingly judging whether his words were genuine.

Zhao Pingqi pressed, "So you mean you can guarantee peace?"

He Yu shook his head, perfectly candid. "I can't guarantee that."

In an instant, the atmosphere between the two sides became tense. Without a sound, equipment was already in everyone's hands.

Moreover, almost all of them were looking at He Yu. With the slightest movement, they could immediately reap the fragile He Yu's life.

He Yu was the opposing team's leader and also its weakest link. If they were going to attack, naturally they would target him first.

Wanrenzhan's expression sharpened. He stepped in front of He Yu, axe in hand, glaring fiercely at the opposing side.

Zhen Xing and Ling Buchen said nothing, simply guarding He Yu from the left and right.

—The atmosphere was tense.

He Yu smiled. He pushed Wanrenzhan aside and stepped to the very front, drawing the gazes of all thirty-eight people. His expression was utterly fearless. "There's nothing to be afraid of. If anyone acts without authorization, they'll be violating the cruise ship's rules. We have the Captain and two VIP Passengers. The three people with the highest ranks on the cruise ship are all on our side."

A threat!

It was absolutely a threat!

They knew perfectly well that it was a threat, yet the people opposite them still slowly lowered their weapons, their eyes complicated.

If they acted without authorization now, Zhen Xing, Ling Buchen, and Eugene could immediately execute whoever attacked according to the rules. Moreover, they wouldn't even be able to resist.

Therefore, even if they wanted to make a move, they could only do it secretly.

"What exactly do you mean?" Barre asked in a deep voice.

He Yu's attitude was sincere. "There's definitely no way to guarantee peace. After all, ever since the <Are We Teammates?> instance, the rules have started guarding against us. If more than ten people land on the island, everyone is eliminated. Therefore, we can't possibly allow more than ten people to reach the island."

His gaze swept over everyone. "Even if I said I could guarantee peace until we leave Gama Strait, would you agree?"

Barre almost immediately shouted in his heart—

No!

If they didn't take advantage of the chaos in Gama Strait to weaken He Yu's team as much as possible, then once He Yu's group successfully left Gama Strait, could the thirty-eight of them really win?

Moreover, how could they guarantee there would truly be peace and that no one would secretly attack?

This was <Top Talent Show>, where there was no trust whatsoever. He Yu's team had gradually developed trust in one another, but the others hadn't. They would still suspect and remain wary of each other.

Zhao Pingqi looked at He Yu, his gaze steady. "You're not in a hurry to deal with us, but you also can't guarantee peace. He Yu, do you want peace for a limited period of time?"

He Yu nodded. "Yes. I want peace for a limited period of time, until midnight tonight."

His expression became cold and arrogant, his voice even more certain, leaving no room for negotiation. "When we don't even know what's happening in Gama Strait yet, why should we rush to attack? Wouldn't it be better to give each other some time to observe?"

Midnight was a very well-chosen time. They would enter Gama Strait at eight. Four hours would be enough to determine the situation within the strait, while there would still be eight hours before they sailed out of Gama Strait, giving those who wanted to attack more than enough time to act.

—It was extremely appropriate.

Barre looked at the people behind him, then at Zhao Pingqi. Zhao Pingqi nodded.

More frowned slightly, then relaxed his brows, his voice softening. "He Yu has always kept his word. He probably wouldn't deceive us."

Eugene was extremely impatient. "He Yu is giving you extra time to live. Even if you don't agree, what do you dare to do? Stop dragging this out."

The moment they tried to attack, they would violate the rules. The three people with the highest ranks were standing right here and could easily execute them.

Peace during the early stage was actually extremely advantageous to the thirty-eight-person team.

Of course, it wasn't detrimental to the twelve-person team either. Eugene understood He Yu's choice. They still didn't know what Gama Strait was like. What if they needed a large number of people to deal with whatever was there?

Moreover, once they dealt with those thirty-eight people, the twelve of them would have to face their own internal conflicts and disputes.

Temporary peace was the best arrangement.

Barre gritted his teeth and nodded. "Fine. Then we'll keep the peace until midnight."

"Swish, swish, swish—"

Everyone put away their equipment in perfect unison. Zhen Xing and the others also put theirs away, and the tense atmosphere instantly vanished. The strained and anxious mood relaxed as well.

Until midnight, they were still safe.

He Yu nodded in satisfaction. His gaze remained fixed on the route and didn't move away for a long time.

With the conflict temporarily set aside, Barre recovered his previous energy. He curiously leaned closer and asked, "What are you looking at? What's so interesting about this map? It only shows the route. We can't see what dangers there actually are along the way."

The cruise ship was fully automated, so under normal circumstances, there was no need to worry about identifying directions or navigating the route.

As for what dangers existed in Gama Strait, none of them would appear on the route map. Until they entered Gama Strait, they wouldn't know.

He Yu frowned slightly and murmured, "I keep feeling that this instance looks a little too simple..."

They had been given so much time at the Transfer Station to discuss things. Would the instance meticulously prepared for them by the mastermind really be nothing more than this?

It wasn't that He Yu had become arrogant before they even entered Gama Strait. Rather, compared to the previous instances that had concealed all kinds of deadly traps, this instance truly seemed far too simple.

They couldn't even attack freely because of the restrictions between ranks.

—At least, they couldn't be discovered by anyone else.

Zhen Xing frowned as well. His gaze also fell on the route map, stopping at the longest section in the middle. "Perhaps all the danger is in Gama Strait?"

Duan Yuchen rubbed his chin. "It is a little strange. The rules of this instance aren't even targeting He Yu."

Judging by the usual nature of these instances, they had never bothered concealing their attempts to screw He Yu over.

Killers, a third faction, health bars—which of those hadn't been designed to surround and kill He Yu?

This instance merely imposed identity restrictions, while Zhen Xing and Ling Buchen, the two highest-ranking people, were protecting him. It really did feel somewhat incongruous.

Tang Ke was still worried about his own safety, undisguised anxiety covering his face. "Fifty Down to Ten. There are only ten spots... Ten is too few."

He couldn't shake the feeling that he would be the one abandoned, or rather, the one eliminated.

"There might not even be ten." He Yu spoke faintly. "At most ten people can reach Legendary Island. I don't think previous instances have ever used this kind of wording."

Everyone: "!!!"

That's right. In the past, hadn't they rarely added the words "at most"?

Those two seemingly insignificant words were absolutely chilling when examined carefully!

—Obviously, this rule meant that fewer than ten people could advance from this round. Eight, five, even two, one...

As long as there weren't more than ten, it seemed to be acceptable.

Yuan Ze licked his dry lips, his voice hoarse. "There must be something hidden in this instance. At the very least, the line 'There are many unknown secrets aboard the cruise ship that can be explored' makes that clear. An exciting journey... Gama Strait is probably extremely dangerous..."

Zhante glanced at the time. "It's four-thirty now. There are still four hours before we enter Gama Strait at eight. Should we explore again?"

They had already explored once, yet hadn't found anything.

Eugene flipped through the Captain's Manual and shook his head. "Let's wait. The Captain's Manual says dinner begins at five on the cruise ship. How about we explore again after we eat?"

In an unknown place, in a domain concealing unknown dangers, it was best to follow the rules.

For example, dinner started at five. If dinner wasn't prepared for the passengers on time, every staff member aboard the Death would be considered negligent in their duties, which would also count as violating the rules.

He Yu nodded in agreement and looked outside. It was sometime after four in the afternoon. The sun hadn't yet set and hung high in the sky. Once the sun set and night descended, it wouldn't be daytime again until it rose once more.

The sunlight was brilliant over the blue sea and sky. There wasn't even a cloud overhead. Seabirds circled past, and a small fish leaped from the water for air. A seabird swooped down and carried the little fish away.

He slowly withdrew his gaze and looked toward the bridge.

The bridge wasn't very large, so many of them were standing on the bridge deck. He Yu's group stood closer to the inside, while the others were on the outer side.

The control console was right beside He Yu. His gaze swept over it, moved away, then returned and fixed on a palm print.

There was a palm print left on the side of the hard control console. It wasn't particularly conspicuous, but once noticed, it looked extremely out of place.

He Yu asked curiously, "What's this?"

Barre looked over and paused slightly. Confusion flashed through his eyes for a moment before he placed his hand over it. It matched his palm perfectly.

He shook his head. "I probably left it there accidentally earlier."

He Yu didn't comment. "You're pretty strong."

He withdrew his gaze. Barre didn't pay much attention to it either. He took two steps forward and put away the route map from the control console. Everyone suddenly had nothing much to do.

Eugene was smugly exercising his authority as Captain. He curled his lips upward. "Waiter Gedai, go to the kitchen and make dinner. And you four Security Guards, go carry the dishes. Helmsman, you... just keep steering the ship."

Helmsman Barre: "..." As if I don't want to leave.

Gedai's eyes instantly widened, and he gritted his teeth. "Why am I going?"

Eugene puffed out his chest. "Because you're the Waiter. What, are you expecting the Captain to go personally?"

Gedai: "............"

He had always been arrogant and particular about maintaining his dignity, but at this moment he truly couldn't control himself. He raised his middle finger and stormed toward the stairs, his footsteps extremely heavy.

Eugene called after him with a laugh, "Hey, do you even know where the kitchen is?"

Gedai: "I fucking know! Mind your own business!"

He Yu's expression darkened slightly, his lips pressing together.

—There it was again.

—That strange, incongruous feeling had appeared again.

He Yu hadn't obtained a map of the cruise ship, but just like Gedai, he knew where the kitchen was. Not only did he know where the kitchen was, he even knew some details about the cruise ship.

Duan Yuchen helplessly shook his head, then glanced at Eugene. "Keep messing with them. You're throwing your weight around just because you're the Captain. Better hope their identities aren't higher than yours in the finals."

Eugene waved his hand, not caring in the slightest. "If they're higher, they're higher. Making it to the finals would be a good thing anyway."

Then he glared at Wanrenzhan and the others. "Well? Why aren't the Security Guards moving?"

Wanrenzhan ground his teeth angrily. "Carrying plates isn't part of a Security Guard's duties. If you want to go, go yourself. I'm not going."

He Yu raised his foot and followed Gedai.

"Hey, He Yu, where are you going?" Wanrenzhan raised his voice.

He Yu: "The kitchen."

He turned his head, raising a brow with a half-smile. "You're comfortable letting Gedai go alone? Aren't you afraid he'll poison the food?"

Everyone: "..."

—Fuck, he really might.

Wanrenzhan: "Wait for me, I'm coming too!!"

Eugene's face was covered in black lines. Wanrenzhan had adamantly refused to go just moments ago, yet the instant He Yu decided to go, he'd immediately changed his mind... It was truly speechless.

-

By the time He Yu arrived at the kitchen, Gedai was already inside, cursing under his breath. "There's fucking nothing in this kitchen. How am I supposed to make dinner? They're just fucking making things difficult for me."

He Yu raised a hand and pushed up his glasses, raising his brows. "You know how to make dinner?"

Gedai snorted coldly. "Mechanical Planet people can do anything."

"That impressive?" He Yu remarked casually as he checked the various refrigerators and storage cabinets.

Federation refrigerators were similar to small spaces. They took up virtually no room while having enormous internal capacity, making them extremely convenient.

But at the moment, those small spaces and storage cabinets contained nothing. They were completely empty.

There were a few fragments of plant leaves left inside the refrigerator. He took them out and examined them. They were very fresh, but Federation refrigeration spaces were extremely effective at preserving freshness. Even if they had been left there two days ago, they would still be equally fresh.

Gedai: "Of course. Mechanical Planet is the best place there is. Peaceful, friendly, technologically advanced..."

Wanrenzhan came up from behind and rolled his eyes. "Oh, give me a break. Mechanical Planet is just a bunch of species that think they're above everyone else. No, wait, do you guys even count as a species?"

Gedai's gaze turned icy. "This is the Nth time you've insulted Mechanical Planet. Do you have a death wish?"

Wanrenzhan snorted and was about to say something else.

He Yu turned around and interrupted them. "Is there any other food?"

Gedai pointed toward the storage room beside them. "There are some nutrient solutions and canned food inside. There aren't many cans left, not enough to make a meal."

Putting nutrient solutions directly on the dining table would definitely be impolite. Gedai wasn't sure whether simply handing everyone one tube of nutrient solution would count as a violation.

Wanrenzhan frowned. "Then what are you going to do?"

Dinner was the Waiter's responsibility. If he failed to prepare it, it would definitely be a violation.

He Yu said faintly, "Simple. Everyone can drink nutrient solution. Pour it into bowls and call it porridge."

Wanrenzhan, Gedai: "???"

—Fuck, you can do that?!

He Yu had already entered the storage room to move the nutrient solutions, and Wanrenzhan and Gedai hurried after him.

There weren't many nutrient solutions in the storage room either. They were sealed inside boxes stacked together. He Yu moved aside the box closest to the wall, but the moment he shifted it, he frowned.

"What's wrong?" Gedai asked when he saw him stop.

He Yu pointed toward the corner. "Look."

Gedai followed his gaze and froze slightly. Once the box had been moved away, following the pattern on the floor revealed a clearly visible—

Water stain.

Why would there be a water stain in the storage room?

Wanrenzhan frowned as well. "Is there a leak?"

After checking, Gedai shook his head. "There's nothing around it, and there are no signs of a leak in the storage room. There's only a small water stain here. It really is strange."

"That's weird. There's no leak, so who spilled water in the storage room? And it even leaked beneath the nutrient solution..."

He Yu stared deeply at the water stain. Together with the other two, he thoroughly checked the storage room inside and out. Only after confirming that nothing was malfunctioning did they leave and begin preparing dinner.

Five o'clock sharp.

He Yu, Gedai, Wanrenzhan, and the other Security Guards each pushed a dining cart toward the bridge deck. The carts were filled with bowls, and every single one contained—

Nutrient solution.

The corner of Yuan Ze's mouth twitched. "So this is dinner?"

Gedai: "Be grateful there's anything to eat."

Everyone received a bowl, yet no one dared to eat.

Seeing this, He Yu picked up a bowl of nutrient solution and began drinking. Gama Strait wouldn't be easy to survive tonight. Nutrient solution might not count as particularly good food, but it could replenish energy effectively.

Gedai and the others also picked up their bowls.

Zhen Xing reached out and took one. Looking at the nutrient solution served in a bowl, his gaze softened. "He Yu's idea?"

—Probably only He Yu could come up with something like this.

Wanrenzhan was drinking, smacking his lips. "Yeah. He Yu even poured it into the bowls himself."

Eugene picked up a bowl, took a sip, and loudly declared, "Delicious!"

Gedai said faintly, "...I prepared that bowl."

Without the slightest hesitation, Eugene spat, "Pah! What the hell is this weird taste? It's disgusting."

Gedai: "............"

-

It was only a bowl of nutrient solution, so they finished within ten minutes. Many people didn't drink because they didn't trust it, so at five-ten, He Yu and Gedai took the bowls back to the kitchen.

At five-twenty, the group began inspecting the entire cruise ship.

At six, they finished the first search and found nothing.

At seven, another group conducted a second search. Still nothing.

At seven-thirty, they were getting closer and closer to Gama Strait, yet they still hadn't found anything unusual.

Zhen Xing shook his head, somewhat disappointed. "We didn't find anything."

Ling Buchen paused, then added, "But I keep feeling like there are traces of other people having lived aboard this cruise ship."

Qiong had already changed into pants. She really wasn't accustomed to wearing a skirt, and with Gama Strait approaching, a skirt would be inconvenient if a fight broke out later.

Hearing this, she came out of the room and looked at Ling Buchen. "You mean someone lived aboard this cruise ship before?"

Duan Yuchen also walked over, his brows tightly furrowed. "The instance automatically completes itself. This cruise ship definitely would've been inspected before setting sail. If there are still traces of someone having lived here, then there must be something behind it."

He Yu's eyes became unfocused as he murmured, "The replacement boards that were taken away, the empty kitchen and storage room, the nutrient solution..."

He raised his foot and headed toward the lowest deck. "I'm going to take a look at my room."

Everyone froze, then followed him.

Barre shouted from above, "Hey, where are you all going? At least tell me—"

No one paid any attention to him. They all followed He Yu to the room.

He Yu's room was a six-person room, with three sets of bunk beds. The room was exceptionally cramped, so there was no way everyone could squeeze inside. Only the six people assigned to the room—He Yu, Gedai, Wanrenzhan, Bo Jingshan, Zhante, and Zhao Pingqi—went in.

They had already searched this room twice and hadn't discovered anything unusual.

Normally, discovering hidden information would trigger a system notification, but up until now, none of them had received any system notification.

Either they still hadn't discovered anything.

Or—

The cruise ship's secrets didn't come with special notifications.

The room was extremely neat and clean, completely empty. Everything could be taken in at a glance, and there appeared to be nothing there.

He Yu went straight toward his own bunk.

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