Indeed, just four gates were enough to boost Scar's strength directly to the Calamity Intermediate Stage.
If he really opened all eight gates, Phrolova felt that Scar's strength reaching the Calamity Late Stage or even Calamity Peak Stage wouldn't be impossible.
Although the aftereffects seemed quite severe, it was still a formidable secret technique overall!
At this moment, that was how Phrolova viewed Scar. As for Scar's claim about getting back at the Rover…
She didn't hold much hope for that, mainly because when Scar was insta-killed earlier, he himself didn't fully realize the invincible level of that punch.
But whether it was Phrolova or the people in the chat group, everyone saw it clearly.
Even if she wasn't sure just how exaggerated Calamity Peak Stage strength could be, it would inevitably pale in comparison to that punch.
Unless… it was a scenario where the Rover stood still and let Scar hit him, but as for just how ruthless the Rover could be… Phrolova knew that all too well.
He wouldn't even go easy on a girl, so how could he possibly go easy on a man like you?
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〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Ciaccona: "Say, why is Scar not reacting at all? Did he just open all eight gates… and finish himself off? ⦍SurprisedJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Chat Crowd: "Uh…! While that would be for the best, it shouldn't be that bad, right?!"
Phrolova: "It's fine; he stopped at the fourth gate, but his strength has indeed increased significantly… He's clamoring to have some fun with someone!"
Clearly, Phrolova's words were pointing at something, but the meaning was only understood by those who understood.
Rover: "Heh! 'Have fun,' huh? Don't worry… I don't think I'll let you down."
Scar: "Hmph! Just you wait… once I've adapted to the power of the eight gates, there will be no rival left in this world for me… Hahahaha! ⦍ConfidentJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Cantella: "Is it really that exaggerated? Or did this kid hurt his head earlier?"
Rover: "Perhaps he did hurt his head. I should have gone easier on him earlier..."
.....
Actually, the Rover didn't really want to kill Scar; after all, Scar still had value… a living Scar was clearly more useful than a dead one.
As for why he attacked without holding back… that was naturally to establish dominance, letting certain restless minds or Tacet Discords know exactly what they should do.
On the other hand, the chat group had already hinted that Scar would resurrect if he died!
With that, he could naturally go all out even more freely.
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[ Just then, the video started playing again.
In the footage, facing the combined effort of the Rover, Jinhsi, and Sanhua, Scar wore a sorrowful and dejected look.
Scar: "You and Magistrate Jinhsi teaming up in advance, I'm a bit sad."
Scar: "Really… you're quite popular."
None of them paid any attention to Scar, who was already a prisoner. Jinhsi, however, immediately spoke up to show concern for the Rover!
Rover: "Mm! I'm fine!"
Scar: "Of course you're fine. How could I have the heart to actually hurt him?"
Scar: "Rover, this failure is my offering to you, to express my sincerity. I hope you won't forget our conversation earlier."
Scar: "—And as for the one you chose, I will tell you everything."
Rover: "I already know everything!"
Scar: "Heh! So that's how it is… It seems the Magistrate is one step ahead, having already told you everything."
Scar: "Then, as the result of your efforts, I'd really like to know, when was this entire plan completed?"
The time in the video flashed back to a few days ago, and at this moment, it paused once again. ]
[ Ding! Related quiz triggered! ]
[ Question: What meanings were contained within the four tokens Jinhsi gave to the Rover? ]
[ This is a quiz mode. All guests may scramble to answer. Rewards will be distributed based on the completeness of the answer! ]
[ Note: If the completeness of the answer is below 50%, you will be severely punished. If it is below 20%, you will be erased directly. ]
〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Chat Group: "??? A quiz? Who would know that? "
Cristoforo: "They aren't even pretending anymore. Isn't this clearly favoring the Magistrate of Jinzhou?"
Phrolova: "This is the first time I've seen a punishment of direct erasure. (Just don't know… if it can erase me?)"
Jinhsi: "…Can I say, other than knowing the specific time and the attitude to take towards the Rover, I don't really know the rest either? ⦍SpeechlessJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Sanhua: "What do those four tokens represent… what do they represent? (I'm afraid no one knows except for that person!)."
Rover: "...(What was it again? I remember the time clearly… but the meaning, that's indeed a bit tricky!)"
Not to mention, upon recalling the person who truly came up with those four tokens, the Rover could only conclude that she truly was the woman with the most schemes in Solaris!
Carlotta: "They didn't even give us options. Now I don't even have the desire to scramble for the answer!"
Scar: "I'm also very curious. How could those four pieces of junk convey information that the Rover could understand but I couldn't?"
Scar: "Also, we should have been watching the Rover the whole time… Even if he really understood the information and met with the Magistrate, we shouldn't have missed it!"
Camellya: "Hehe! Who would know such a thing?"
[ Ding! Scramble for the answer countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7… ]
[ Ding! Congratulations to guest Changli for successfully scrambling for the answer! ]
[ Please provide your answer within ten minutes, guest Changli! ]
Cantella: "So that's how it is… (It was your handiwork. No wonder such a troublesome thing happened.)"
Sanhua: "Looks like it's settled now. No one else is scrambling for the answer!"
Jinhsi: "Since failing this answer means losing one's life, I'll leave it to you, Teacher. ⦍SmilingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Changli: "Don't worry, don't worry! I didn't expect that something I prepared for wouldn't be used, only for it to end up waiting for me here!"
Chat Crowd: "Good grief… Turns out those tokens were from the woman with the most schemes in Solaris. That title is truly well-deserved!"
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