In the audience stands.
Unlike the restless other trainees, Lin Zhen, who was closer to Yun Ruoxi, forced himself to quickly calm down at this moment.
No amount of anger or unwillingness could help now.
The situation had already developed to this point. Since he couldn’t break the rules of the Virtual World and rush into the arena to rescue Yun Ruoxi, he could only lend a hand elsewhere.
For example……….. in reality!
Lin Zhen’s expression was extremely grave. Before this, 0001 had already threatened to “teach Yun Ruoxi a lesson” in the real world as well.
After just now’s humiliating “victory,”
0001 openly tormenting Yun Ruoxi in public clearly showed how deeply he hated her.
With his obsessive personality, it was highly likely he would choose to intercept Yun Ruoxi in the Training Room right after she exited the Virtual World.
The war camp’s leadership usually turned a blind eye to fights between trainees, and Yun Ruoxi didn’t seem to have many close friends in the Fourth Class Group.
If 0001 really blocked her……
Yun Ruoxi, severely injured just now in the Virtual World, would be absolutely unable to withstand 0001!
The tragedy in the Virtual World would even replay in reality!
“I’m powerless in the Virtual World……… but in reality, this will never happen again!”
Lin Zhen fixed his icy gaze on 0001 in the center of the arena, cold as a blade.
Pfft!
As the life signs disappeared, the flesh and blood shredded Yun Ruoxi finally found release, suddenly exploding and scattering into specks of golden particles floating in the air.
But 0001’s rage was far from subsiding.
He breathed heavily, veins bulging on his temples, his tightly clenched fists trembling slightly from the excessive force.
“2195…… Heh, good, you fooled everyone, but not my eyes!”
“I will make you admit your lies yourself! You might have escaped a crisis in the Virtual World, but in reality…… can you still run away?”
He whispered hoarsely, then suddenly raised his head to look at the instructor Behemoth’s projection hovering in midair.
The latter’s expression was indifferent, seemingly not caring about the brutal slaughter just now in the arena.
He only glanced coldly at 0001, then announced in a deep voice:
“0001 wins, 2195 loses. This combat assessment’s first place—0001. The other rankings, based on overall combat performance, are:
2195, 0002, 0045, 0032, 0003.”
This ranking was indeed reasonable. A wave of approving murmurs rose from the audience.
0003 was the worst loser, completely defenseless, naturally sixth place.
And 2195, despite losing his left eye, managed to erupt with sudden strength and once suppressed 0001. If it weren’t for his body failing at the end, the outcome could have been uncertain.
Placing second was definitely justified……
One could only say 0001 had indeed guessed many people’s thoughts; his worries were gradually coming true—not everyone could see the trend of 0001’s comeback, as most eyes weren’t sharp enough.
Though no one doubted 0001 deserved first place, many quietly wondered:
If 2195 had held on a little longer, would the results of this combat assessment have been different?
“Exit, exit……
The moment instructor Behemoth announced the match’s end, Lin Zhen didn’t even bother to check his own assessment results or the updated rankings after the point tally; he only kept repeating the exit command.
Finally, as he quietly repeated “exit” for the tenth time,
his vision rapidly darkened, and then the silver alloy walls of the pod appeared before his eyes.
Back in the Training Room!
Lin Zhen suddenly tore off the virtual helmet and tossed it onto the chair, propping his hands on the armrests and nimbly flipping himself to the back of the seat.
“All the Training Rooms for the different groups are adjacent. The Third Class Group I’m in is separated from Yun Ruoxi’s Fourth Class Group by six training rooms. The straight-line distance is about 500 meters….”
Lin Zhen swiftly dashed through rows of seats, trainees on both sides still immersed in the Virtual World.
At this moment, his mind raced, running through the entire situation within seconds.
“If I’m not mistaken, 0001 should be in the First Class Group, but he definitely knows Yun Ruoxi is in the Fourth Class Group…… However, I have the distance advantage and should be able to arrive before him.
“The entire diamond-shaped base is enormous, but only the dormitories are safe spaces…………. As long as Yun Ruoxi can be escorted back to the dormitory, 0001 won’t be able to attack her for the time being.
“Dorm rooms can’t be locked, but there have been incidents of trainees causing trouble there and receiving electric shock punishments.
“Obviously, the war camp leadership designed this intentionally, giving trainees a truly safe place to relax.
“For 0001, who strictly follows rules, it’s even less likely he’d make a move inside the dorms!”
“786, are you going to find 2195? Take me with you!”
A cool female voice came from the right. Lin Zhen glimpsed a trainee standing up and removing her helmet, revealing a neat head of purple short hair.
Lin Zhen paused, slightly surprised.
“This might lead to a direct confrontation with 0001. Are you sure you want to go, 0045?”
Of course.
The purple-haired girl Zi Jiu nimbly leapt over a chair and came beside him.
“I’d heard about her from you before, but seeing her today with my own eyes, she really is a tough girl—stronger than me, even. I admire her.”
“Anyway?”
Confirming:
Suddenly lifting the corner of her mouth, she extended her fist toward Lin Zhen.
“Besides, we’re friends, right? A friend’s friend is also my friend. If 0001 wants to hurt her in reality, how can I stand by and watch?”
“Exactly!”
Lin Zhen bumped fists with her, the gloom on his face driven away by a smile.
“Count me in!” “Me too!” “I’m coming!”
Three more voices rang out from the side. Lin Zhen turned his head to see.
A black-haired boy numbered 2357; A blond boy numbered 1399; And 6371, the round-faced chubby black-haired boy.
They were all friends Lin Zhen had made over the past month in the Third Class Group.
Among them, 2357 and 1399 were rivals he had clashed with in physical training classes—enemies who became friends through fighting.
And 6371 was the boy he and the purple-haired girl saved together from bullying when they first met.
Since then, they had become like his two lieutenants, following his lead.
Although warmth surged in his heart, grateful for these genuine friends, when they reached the Training Room entrance, Lin Zhen solemnly said once more,
“This time, we might have to face 0001 directly. If any of you have doubts, it’s still not too late to back out now. I won’t blame you. After all, in the end, 2195 is just my friend.”
“What are you saying, 786!” The blond boy 1399 patted Lin Zhen’s chest in dissatisfaction.
“What kind of skill is bullying a girl? Even if you weren’t here today, I’d have to deal with him myself!”
Lin Zhen smiled and looked at the others. The black-haired boy 2357 silently nodded, his gaze firm.
“If big brother 786 goes, then I’m going too!” 6371 patted his chest proudly, his chubby face full of confidence. “I might not be good at fighting, but I’m an expert at taking hits!”
He really had reason to be proud.
Back then, he was gang-beaten by five people for most of the day but didn’t even have a bruise.
Lin Zhen only found out afterward.
6371 might be slow at learning anything, but he was born with a special Resistance Talent.