Chapter 516
Christmas Eve
Chapter 516 Christmas Eve
Zheng Jie was puzzled: "These three rewards don't seem to be equal at all!"
"The third reward is far more valuable than the first two. Who wouldn't choose the third one?"
Wei Yinzhang was silent for a moment, then said, "Some people will not choose the third one."
The others quickly understood the meaning of those words.
From the perspective of the overall interests and collective demands of all players in the community, the third option is of course the best.
However, those who actually have the decision-making power may not necessarily think so.
If the person making the choice at this moment were not Lin Sizhi, but someone else, such as Wang Weidong, he would most likely not choose this option.
Because the players who have made it this far are definitely the biggest winners of the first stage, and also the players who have won the most and wielded the most power in the arcade.
He may not necessarily want to leave.
If he decides not to leave, he will most likely not choose the third option, but rather the first two.
According to the game rules, once the next stage is reached, the communities will face varying degrees of restructuring, but the winning community can retain its original core members to the greatest extent possible.
If the third option is chosen, most players will choose to leave, and the team that this strong player has worked so hard to build will fall apart, leaving him back to being a lone commander, and he will fall into a disadvantageous position later.
If you don't want these players to leave, the best way is to never reveal the existence of the third option.
Whether you choose option one or option two, the other players will be happy, and it is indeed a reward of considerable value.
Stronger players can use these rewards to further win over people, solidify the community structure, and prepare for the next stage of the game.
If you prioritize efficiency and profit, choose option one: reward players based on their contributions. If you prioritize security, choose option two: keep all five immunity tickets under your control.
Whichever option you choose, this team will accompany you as you continue to face new games and challenges in the arcade.
It doesn't matter what the third option is; just make up any reward that's roughly the same level.
Because players never expected that the arcade would actually give away "everyone returning to the real world" as a reward.
Wei Yinzhang said thoughtfully, "However, once a strong person in the community really makes this choice and conceals the third option, his mentality will definitely change."
"The seeds of deception and exploitation will take root and sprout."
"The arcade is really calculating in every way; even when distributing rewards, it doesn't let players have a moment's peace."
"It's truly fortunate that Attorney Lin emerged as the ultimate winner."
She looked at Lin Sizhi: "There's also a 'special issue beyond your authority,' have you thought about it?"
"The fact that you can only ask one question shows how precious this opportunity is."
Qin Yao said with some regret, "If that's the case, I have more than one question to ask!"
"Attorney Lin, what would you like to ask?"
Lin Sizhi didn't think about it for long; he quickly came up with a solution.
"In the new world, is there some kind of 'resurrected player' mechanism or special rule?"
The lack of an immediate response on the big screen led many to mistakenly believe that the question was invalid.
But after two or three seconds, two simple words appeared on the big screen.
"exist."
The hall fell silent. Clearly, the meaning behind those two words was far more impactful than the word "departure."
At the same time, everyone quickly understood why Lin Sizhi had used her only precious opportunity to ask a question on this issue.
The "New World" consists of "Communities" and "Arcades," both of which are supernatural entities, a fact all players are well aware of. For example, food is produced by vending machines in the Community, rooms are automatically emptied upon a player's death, and the Arcades can instantly be arranged according to the copycat's requests…
Rules like these all emphasize the existence of this "supernatural".
However, in certain specific rules, the New World adheres extremely strictly to the rules of reality.
For example, players cannot obtain supernatural powers, do not have mind reading, do not have divination, and do not have physical abilities that can surpass the limits of ordinary people.
The most unique item that has ever appeared in the community is the "immunity ticket," but it only negates the death-avoidance penalty from the game mechanics, preventing it from being triggered at all.
The principle that "the dead cannot be brought back to life" is an indisputable ironclad rule in reality. If the rules of reality were strictly followed, then players who die in the arcade would not be able to get a second chance.
Therefore, the exact answer to this question is extremely important.
This question may be the only chance to get a definite answer.
Because this question is even beyond the authority of a copycat, the community or arcade would certainly not provide an answer if asked in other contexts.
No one spoke; each person was lost in their own thoughts.
On the big screen, the word "existence" disappeared, even making people subconsciously doubt whether it had ever really appeared.
Please make a decision within 7 days (before the next phase begins) regarding whether to leave the country and return to the real world.
The next seven days will all be Christmas Eve. Wishing everyone a pleasant stay in the new world.
The original text information on the big screen disappeared, replaced by a warm city background and a 7-day countdown.
The group remained silent for a long time, clearly reminded of their first day in the community.
The community's basic rules were updated on the big screen, and a reminder about "Christmas Eve" appeared.
After that, the notification never appeared again.
However, the players' mindset has changed completely.
Upon seeing the word "existence," Wei Yinzhang instantly thought of many things. At this moment, she looked at Lin Sizhi and said, "This mechanism may indeed exist, but it must be very difficult."
Lin Sizhi nodded: "I know."
"But I can only ask one question, and the difficulty does not affect my decision."
If Lin Sizhi asks questions like "Is there a simple way to revive players?" or "Is reviving players particularly difficult?", the answers may contain word traps and the information may not be accurate.
Or it might be judged as 'containing two questions' and therefore cannot be answered.
Therefore, Lin Sizhi asked a 100% clear question. He only needed to confirm that the mechanism for reviving players did exist in the arcade, even if the conditions for such a mechanism were extremely strict.
Or rather, it is precisely because of its extreme rigor that it meets Lin Sizhi's expectations and matches its value.
Lee In-sook looked around. Although they had only lived in this community for about three months, it felt like a long time had passed.
Moreover, I've developed some affection for everything in this community.
They added and deleted rules many times, determined the structure of the community, and unlocked special items.
If more community funds were accumulated, new items might appear, and the community's form might undergo other changes, but all of this vanished instantly with the introduction of the departure rules.
Lee In-sook said with a hint of bitterness, "The rules of the covered walkway have become quite arbitrary."
"Whether it's a sudden update to a 'special game,' a 'change to the next stage,' or a 'special reward for our community,' it's all the same."
"It certainly completely disrupted our expectations and plans, but it was also... a bit hasty."
(End of this chapter)