Chapter 14: The Gambit
"Since you voted for him, there's no way you can talk your way out of being suspicious, especially since your logic wasn't even sound."
Sister Da Bo's gaze was indifferent.
The young boy, Player 9, who had just finished speaking, seemed a bit choked up.
"When it's your turn to defend yourself, you actually followed Player 10's lead in voting? Don't you realize it's already your turn to be on the chopping block?"
"At this rank, you're still pretending to be clueless."
Sister Da Bo glanced at Player 9, who was sitting a short distance away from her.
She didn't believe that a player capable of participating in the National Professional League would make such circular arguments at a time like this.
When someone speaks like that, there's a high probability they've drawn a Werewolf Card.
They tried to lead a charge but failed.
Now, speaking under the sheriff, they're pretending to be a confused Good Guy who doesn't understand the situation.
This is a common scenario when one draws a Werewolf Card.
Because if you choose to charge while on the podium and then immediately backtrack while under the sheriff...
It's too deliberate.
Psychologically speaking, to avoid embarrassment, a werewolf whose charge failed will usually talk in circles, wondering if they stood on the wrong side.
"So in my eyes, Player 9 is a wolf, and Player 3 might be the Wolf Gun who was poisoned by the Player 1 Witch."
"As for the Good Guys I can recognize from what I've heard: Player 1 Witch, Player 10 Seer, and Player 11 as the Golden Water—those three are definitely good. Besides them, there's Player 7."
"on the podium, I didn't hear him make many moves; he just briefly discussed Player 6. At the same time, while on the podium, he already felt Player 3 didn't seem like a Good Guy. If he were a wolf, there would be no need for him to preemptively position himself to be Flipping from that spot; he could have even claimed a role."
"Since he didn't, and chose to side with either Player 10 or Player 11 before Player 3 and the others spoke, I'll recognize him as a Good Player Card."
"Furthermore, Player 3's speech actually revealed Player 7's perspective. He thinks 7, 10, and 11 are three Werewolf Cards, and even thinks Player 6 might be a werewolf, but his main attack was actually on Player 7. As for Player 6..."
Sister Da Bo's beautiful eyes shimmered.
Her gaze passed over Wang Changsheng and landed on the Cute Girl on the other side.
After a pause, she continued, "Anyway, the Seer's first-day badge flow is on Player 6, so I won't say too much. I am a Good Player Card. This round, I suggest we vote out Player 9. The Seer should check Player 6; if it's a Confirmed Kill, then we follow the Confirmed Kill. If it's Golden Water, then we'll listen to the speeches from the outer positions."
"Pass."
[Player 7, please begin your speech.]
As the Judge's voice fell.
Wang Changsheng pursed his lips.
At this moment, the two Werewolf Cards on the field were both staring intently at him.
In fact, if one really wanted to pick apart Wang Changsheng's speech on the podium, there were several points that could be attacked.
There were only two wolves left on the field, so they wouldn't miss any opportunity to push a Good Guy out.
Therefore, Player 6, the Cute Girl, was already prepared.
Once Player 7 finished speaking, she would point out all the flaws in his speech while simultaneously defending him to the death.
She would do her best to create the impression for the Good Guys in the outer positions that the two of them knew each other.
That way, after the Seer checked her tonight and found her to be a Confirmed Kill...
She would decisively Self-Destruct, take the Seer with her, and let the Good Guys push Player 7 out of the game.
With a deep-water wolf still hidden on the field, there would still be a chance to keep fighting!
Unlike the tension in Player 6's heart...
Wang Changsheng just spoke casually: "I haven't really heard much from the players in the later positions from where I'm sitting, but it doesn't matter. When Player 3 was eliminated, he completely revealed his perspective to us."
Hearing him say this.
Many people on the field frowned, not understanding what Wang Changsheng meant.
"Do you find it strange? It's actually not. I believe Player 3's speech really couldn't support him being a Seer. In that position, his Wolf Teammates would definitely choose to be Flipping rather than charging. So, those who voted for him under the sheriff aren't necessarily Werewolf Cards."
"Of course, I'm not protecting Player 9, but just think about it—even the Player 1 Witch voted for Player 3. After hearing his brainwashing speech, those under the sheriff who dared to vote for Player 3 are actually very likely to be Good Player Cards. Otherwise, the werewolves clearly know Player 3 isn't the Seer, so why would they dare to make themselves a focal point at this time?"
"So, Player 8, a confused card isn't necessarily a werewolf. If a Good Guy lacks perspective, it's actually very difficult to distinguish the Seer."
"I'm saying all this not to pull Player 9 out of the wolf pit; he voted for who I believe is a Werewolf Card, so he definitely has the look of a werewolf. But everyone should also think more about whether there's a slight possibility he could be a Good Player Card."
Wang Changsheng paused here, then looked up at Player 10.
"I believe that after my speeches on and under the podium, the Seer should be able to recognize me as a Good Player Card, right? When Player 3 was eliminated, he wanted 10, 11, and 7 to be voted out in order. So as long as you can recognize me as a Good Guy, I can help you talk a bit about the badge flow from this position."
"I agree with your first badge flow check on Player 6. As for the second badge flow..." Wang Changsheng's gaze seemed to casually drift over Player 5.
Yet for some reason, Player 5 suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
"This little brat isn't thinking of having the Seer check me, is he?!"
He panicked internally.
But his outward expression remained calm.
He heard Wang Changsheng continue: "Regarding Player 9, you could actually check him tonight. If you find out he's a Good Guy, you just need to listen to which players after me want to push him out this round; they would most likely be a Werewolf Card."
"Of course, I can recognize Player 8, who spoke before me. It's understandable that most people would have a bad impression of Player 9 after he cast a 'bandit vote' and gave that kind of defense."
"But if, after hearing my speech, someone still tries to pin Player 9 into the wolf pit and is unwilling to consider his side as a Good Guy, I think that could constitute a Werewolf Card."
Wang Changsheng first let Player 1 take the role of the Witch.
In this game, Player 8, Sister Da Bo, is the Guard. Based on her speech just now, she will definitely protect Player 10 tonight.
This way, if the werewolves choose to kill Player 10, the antidote in his hand can be saved.
But the werewolves will likely choose to kill someone in the outer positions.
He definitely couldn't claim to be the Witch right now, because he wasn't sure he could convince Player 8 to protect him at night.
For a Guard, this would be a massive gamble.