Tuan Zang sat solemnly in the center of a sofa, his back perfectly straight—a true display of authority.
Among the seven-person squad, Han Li was the strongest but preferred not to take the lead. Li Changshou came next, similar in attitude to Tuan Zang, often shrinking back when facing matters.
As for Huo Ying, he had long been the de facto leader of the team. No one challenged him with the usual "I am the XX!" attitude—his charisma was undeniable.
"Based on my observations over these days," Tuan Zang began, "a perfect squad should have at least two core combat members—those who serve as the spearhead. All experience and equipment should be focused on maximizing offensive capability.
I propose Han Li and myself.
Two to three secondary core members should revolve around the main combat capabilities, adjusting their development to provide support, complement weaknesses, or form specialized tactical systems.
Their abilities can cover attack, defense, control, amplification, speed, illusion, or other special powers.
Li Changshou's paper puppets, Lin Xian'er's charm and mind-control, and Cheng Xin's Holy Light abilities are all extremely suitable.
In addition, there must be members specialized in speed and reconnaissance, and others in healing and support.
For the former, Hei Jue is the obvious choice. Any objections?"
Five members shook their heads in unison, six pairs of eyes flashing toward Tang San like synchronized searchlights.
Bing Qing Yujie was suddenly stunned, utterly dumbfounded.
The so-called "team discussion" was just a formality; the leader decided, and everyone else nodded silently.
You call this discussion? More like a notification of a pre-made decision.
If it were core or secondary combat roles, he could barely accept it—but support roles?
The game's final evaluation depended on three metrics: survival time, enemies defeated, and combat power index at death.
The last directly reflected strength, while kills obviously depended on that strength.
Being forced into a support role meant his evaluation would be absolutely ruined.
While the three of them were still thinking, Lin Xian'er suddenly spoke:
"Before you all arrived, Tang San and I just talked. He already realizes his mistake, so why not give him a break?
Regardless, his precious Life Attribute can provide excellent support for the team."
Her sweet voice sent a jolt through Bing Qing Yujie's mind, as if plunging him into an ice cellar.
The moment "Life Attribute" was mentioned, it struck him like lightning—everything became clear.
Why had Lin Xian'er voluntarily paired with him in the team?Why, once paired, did she sabotage him?Why did the other teammates remain silent through all this?Why did Lin Xian'er's lies and manipulations result in seven days of exile?
Including the past brutal days of torment—none of it had anything to do with betraying the team. Hei Jue had openly betrayed teammates before, yet faced no exile or torture.
So that was it… so that was the truth.
Tang San slapped himself hard across the face, then clenched both fists. His expression was a storm of shock, fear, anger, pain, and resistance—a chaotic mix impossible to chart.
He had been utterly foolish. Too foolish.
Things others realized and acted upon in an instant, he had taken twenty whole days to notice—only after their trap was fully revealed.
Tang San closed his eyes, recalling the team's first meeting, when everyone introduced themselves.
Apart from combat power stats (which could be verified), all other introductions were lies.
Lin Xian'er claimed she was simple-minded, never mentioning her abilities.
Han Li called himself reckless, impulsive, hot-headed, and claimed his powers were trivial and support-focused.
Li Changshou downplayed his versatile paper abilities as simple paper-cutting.
Hei Jue claimed to be righteous and loyal; Tuan Zang described himself as kind, peaceful, principled, and justice-oriented; Cheng Xin said as long as she achieved her goal, she would use any means necessary.
Each introduction contradicted reality, and none revealed their true powers.
Among the seven, only Tang San had naively exposed everything about his dual soul martial arts and attributes:
"Hello everyone, my name is Tang San, thirteen years old, born with full soul power, Level 44 strong attack and control Spirit Master, dual spirit martial arts: Super Hao Tian Hammer and top-tier Blue Silver Emperor.
Hao Tian Hammer has dark dual attributes, and Blue Silver Emperor has life and plant dual attributes."
He had been secretly proud at the time, thinking it would earn him respect.
No wonder their reactions had been so strange—these teammates weren't just allies; they were scheming competitors.
He had been utterly naive, unbelievably foolish.
Once he realized the truth, Tang San felt immense pain.
If he guessed correctly, the moment "Life Attribute" left Lin Xian'er's lips, her plan had already started.
A team with support members and without is a completely different level. The Blue Silver Emperor's Life Attribute ranked among the very best in support abilities; even Fei Xian City praised its potential to be in the top one percent.
Yet, support members are penalized in evaluations, forced to allocate experience into non-combat skills, unable to develop further, and thus far less likely to earn kills.
With his Hao Tian Hammer, Purple Extreme Demon Eye, Ghost Shadow Mirage, and Dragon Bat Wings, he could have specialized in attack or speed and reconnaissance.
Without external compulsion, he would never sacrifice personal advantage for the team.
And then, Lin Xian'er's second introduction came—posing coquettishly, claiming she had little chance to pass the final evaluation, and wanted to find a perfect boyfriend for life.
Tang San's heart chilled at this realization, goosebumps rising.
Looking back, her words had been a manipulative suggestion, luring him into agreeing to the internal team partnership contract.
And he had fallen into it without defense, later completely under her control, helpless.
Tang San's face was a mask of shock—the speed of Lin Xian'er's thinking stunned him. In mere seconds, she had identified the problem, formulated a plan, and acted on it.
What a genius monster.
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