[Player is awakening professional talent]
The cold alert sound had just ended.
A blinding white light enveloped Lu Chuan.
Instantly, a soul-rending pain surged through his entire body.
"Ugh…"
Lu Chuan groaned in pain, curling up on the ground, cold sweat soaking his back.
Strangely, the intense pain came and went quickly, and the moment it disappeared, a string of text appeared in his mind.
[Name: Lu Chuan]
[Constitution: 5 (Normal 5)]
[Strength: 4 (Normal 5)]
[Spirit: 12 (Normal 5)]
[Speed: 6 (Normal 5)]
[Profession: Schemer]
[Skill: Memory Recall]
[Items: None]
[Exotic Coins: None]
[Territory: Initial Safehouse]
Lu Chuan propped himself up, gasping for air.
When he saw the profession, a look of puzzlement flashed in his eyes, and he curiously clicked on it.
[Schemer: Refers to someone who relies on conspiracies and schemes to eliminate opponents and achieve their own dirty goals. Lying is their instinct, and being cunning is their talent. They are villains, traitors, treacherous ministers, politicians… they are gods at manipulating human hearts.]
Lu Chuan's expression froze, feeling a bit awkward.
At most, he was just not good with words and a little calculating…
It's not like he would awaken such a profession, right? Is this some kind of prank on him?
Slander, this is slander!
Lu Chuan refused to believe it and glanced at the skill again.
[Memory Recall: Can view the last ten seconds of the memories of a deceased player within the dungeon. Consumes a small amount of spirit. The higher the spirit, the more times it can be used.]
He could see a dead player's last ten seconds of life?
Sounds a bit useless!
Wait, no!
Lu Chuan's mind raced, realizing the true potential of Memory Recall.
What did the deceased player see in their last ten seconds?
Trap?
Treasure chest location?
The Boss's weakness?
Or even... the person plotting against him?!
A sharp light flashed in Lu Chuan's eyes. If used properly, this could practically be a divine skill of foresight.
Indeed, it's cunning enough, devious enough!
Finally, Lu Chuan looked at his own four-dimensional attributes.
His constitution and strength were ordinary, his speed slightly above average, but that 12-point spirit stat was particularly striking.
More than twice that of a normal person!
Lu Chuan realized that this was probably the core that supports a schemer.
Perception!
Insight!
Stealth!
Even control!
All these skills are closely linked to one's mental power.
Next were the rogue coins, which should be the currency of this game, usable for upgrading the safe house and buying items.
As for territories, there was currently only one: that little wooden house.
"Hey, everyone!"
Chen Rui's voice rang out just in time, breaking the silence.
That kind of confidence seemed to be back, carrying a calm authority.
"The system just gave everyone their class and starting skills, right?
For survival, I suggest being open and sharing information with each other.
The more intelligence we have, the higher our chances of survival. So let's all share."
To show sincerity, Chen Rui was the first to reveal his information.
"I'll start. My class is Guide, and my skill is the Mark of Authority, which allows me to briefly control the weird creatures after defeating them..."
Weird creatures?!
This means that there really are monsters here!
Everyone was astonished and instinctively moved closer to him, further confirming his leadership role.
The model student Yu Hongtao was the first to respond, with a slightly boastful tone.
"My class is Water Mage. I can control a bit of water. Cool, right?"
Saying this, he moved his fingers, and a few small droplets of water condensed in the air, but they quickly dissipated.
Everyone was momentarily speechless, looking at him. That's it?
Zhang Jian also stepped forward, a hint of excitement on his face.
"My profession is arsonist, and my skill is Fireball. Watch this."
The next second, a spark ignited in Zhang Jian's palm. At this level, it's barely enough to light a traditional cigarette.
Wang Dong and Liu Fangfang then each revealed their abilities: Speedster and Telepathy.
Chen Rui nodded in satisfaction, eyes turning toward Lu Chuan.
"Lu Chuan, what about you?"
All eyes focused on him.
Lu Chuan's expression remained unchanged, but his mind was dark: expose himself as a schemer? And reveal a precious skill like Memory Recall?
Ha.
In this unknown environment, showing your cards is definitely not wise.
Especially…
Lu Chuan's gaze swept over Chen Rui's hypocritical face, knowing that this classmate who seemed considerate of others had done many dirty deeds behind the scenes.
Spying for the teacher.
Stirring up conflicts among classmates.
Falsifying election results.
…
So Lu Chuan scratched his head, trying to appear ordinary, pretending to be a clueless bird.
"My profession is just a commoner."
"As for my skill, it's lowering my presence a bit."
What?
Chen Rui furrowed his brow, his disdain barely hidden in his eyes.
The others also looked enlightened, some even showing pity.
"Oh, lowering your presence…" Chen Rui dragged out the words, "Yeah, that fits you perfectly."
Chen Rui pursed his lips, thinking it was quite normal.
Lu Chuan usually didn't speak much in class; no one knew what he was thinking.
"And you, Xiaoyu?" Chen Rui looked at Su Xiaoyu, trying to appear approachable.
Su Xiaoyu shivered, hair standing on end under his gaze. She quickly glanced at Lu Chuan, then lowered her head.
"I-I'm a Shadow Dancer…"
"My skill is Shadow Escape, which can make me temporarily invisible, just a little bit…"
The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became.
"Hmph." Chen Rui laughed, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Lu Chuan and Su Xiaoyu, full of disdain. "One complete stranger, one nobody. Fine, just make sure you two protect yourselves."
Finally, Chen Rui turned to look at the girl who seemed out of place.
Qin Muxue stood with her back to everyone, hugging her arms, staring at the impenetrable darkness outside the window, exuding a mysterious aura.
"Qin, it's your turn. Everyone has been honest."
Soon, the room fell silent.
Hearing Chen Rui's words, Qin Muxue finally turned around, her stunning face expressionless.
She glanced at Chen Rui coldly, her skin snow-white, her red lips slightly parted.
"Why should I tell you anything?"
The smile on Chen Rui's face froze completely.
"You…" The hot-tempered Yu Hongtao couldn't help but speak.
"This is for everyone!" Chen Rui interrupted, suppressing his anger. "The more strength we have, the greater our chances of survival!"
A faint, playful smile curved Qin Muxue's lips. She said lightly, "What happens to you is none of my concern."
Everyone froze, and Yu Hongtao was furious.
"What the hell? We're all classmates, and you're saying this?"
The other classmates also looked displeased. Who behaves like this?
"Alright, alright, don't quarrel."
Chen Rui raised his hand to act as the peacemaker, his face filled with a fake smile.
He knew that Qin Muxue had never truly fit in with Class One of the senior year; she was completely different.
Moreover, it was said she came from the capital and had considerable background.
This made Chen Rui cautious toward her, and there was even some resentment.
Now, with the terrifying game starting, Chen Rui's thoughts shifted once again. Looking at Qin Muxue's flawless face, he clenched his fist.
No matter what kind of privileged girl you are, now that you're here…
I'll make you kneel sooner or later!
"Haha, maybe Qin isn't used to this yet, everyone calm down…"
"Ahhh! Help!!!"
Creak.
Thud!
Before Chen Rui could finish his sentence, a scream shattered the calm atmosphere.
Then came the sound of bones breaking and flesh tearing.
It seemed to come from outside the door.
Everyone's faces turned pale as paper.
That sound… was it Zhang Jian?
Only then did they realize Zhang Jian had disappeared at some point, and the door was slightly ajar.
Everyone was too shocked to speak.
Lu Chuan's mind raced; he knew the game had begun.