Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 438: Lone Player

Chapter 438: Chapter 438: Lone Player

"I think the best course of action is to split up," Wu Xiaonan analyzed. "Aside from the Kong Siblings, there are five other players, two of whom are injured. We have six people here. In terms of numbers and experience, it’s not equal, and we’d be at a disadvantage in a melee."

"Although they claim to have only two Rank-B players, the others might not be weak at all. It’s not certain we would have the upper hand even if it’s many against one, wouldn’t one-on-one be too risky?" Miao Yu said.

"Not to mention their abilities, they definitely have items that are of a higher level than ours, no one disagrees with that, right?" Wu Xiaonan looked around, and after no one spoke up, continued, "A suitable item can control the entire field. Spreading out after gathering is also a way to reduce risk."

"Of course, it’s not about everyone splitting up completely, but rather increasing the distance of the fight slightly. The eastside of the building is actually a suitable place. The corridors form many intersecting ’口’, which are both concealed and open, allowing us to cover for each other while we contain the Kong Siblings."

"This could also work against Kong Hui," Miao Yu said. "She can control objects to attack, and I don’t know if it’s due to her ability or an item, but narrow places with lots of cover are more advantageous for us."

"The same goes for Kong Cheng," Gan Qing said. "Perhaps through walls or other objects, the effectiveness of his ’Space Grasping’ ability might be diminished."

Lots of cover indeed gives them an advantage, but Rank-B players are not only better with items and abilities, even their physical strength surpasses them. One-on-one is a high-risk action to begin with, and just hoping for a slight terrain advantage is not enough to secure a win.

But the instance wasn’t over yet, and it was clear they couldn’t hide from the Kong Siblings and the others for the next few days. Xu Huo listened to their discussion and quickly adjusted his plan in his mind.

"I think this is too risky," Chu Yuan couldn’t help saying. "Even if they fall for it, won’t there still be one player left? Who wants to be that unlucky to end up two against one?"

"Someone will definitely stay behind to protect Dr. Deng," Gan Qing said. "Maybe Dr. Deng won’t even come over. With some luck, maybe one of the Kong Siblings will stay to protect him."

"How about we make a move on Dr. Deng?" Wan Yunrong suggested. "He’s just a normal person. It won’t be difficult to control him, and we could also negotiate with the Kong Siblings using him."

This idea was approved by Gan Qing, and after some thought, others felt that it was easier than risking a direct confrontation with the players, and they began to waver.

Xu Huo didn’t say anything. Even if they were to use Dr. Deng as a threat against the Kong Siblings, it would have to be after their first plan was implemented. Otherwise, the situation would turn into the Kong Siblings and others guarding Dr. Deng, while they attacked, and in such a case, even doubling their numbers would be akin to walking into a trap.

"Bang!" Sudden noises came from the corridor, and everyone instinctively held their breath. Then, they saw Ge Pan hobbling out.

Out of caution, the players kept quiet. Ge Pan didn’t seem to notice them and didn’t hurry over. Instead, he found a concealed spot to sit down and tend to his wounds.

Soon, two other players followed. It was the Rank-B player in the black shirt and the player in the gelatinous jacket that Xu Huo had seen before.

The two were also cautious to avoid stirring up dust, so they made a quick perimeter check on this floor.

"He’s probably gone up," the black-shirted player said. "These plants are all very quiet."

The player in the gelatinous jacket nodded. "He killed one of our people, we can’t let it end like this... Where could he have run to, anyway? The laboratory is only so big, let’s go up and block him."

"No rush, let’s wait for Kong Cheng and the others to come down," the black-shirted player said. "They can’t escape anyway, protecting Dr. Deng is more important."

The two talked and left the corridor, heading back to the labs on the west side.

After a while, Ge Pan finally stepped out from behind the pile of bodies. He had been heading toward the elevator but stopped at the door and suddenly turned around, calling in a certain direction, "Gan Qing?"

Gan Qing stood up. "How did you find me?"

Ge Pan looked relieved. "I was just trying my luck. I heard bits and pieces when I was fighting with the players near Dr. Deng earlier, and you guys weren’t exactly quiet either."

"Did you just kill one of them?" Gan Qing asked.

"A solitary player," Ge Pan paused before adding, "the one with the vacuum cleaner."

Gan Qing showed a faint smile, "This is good news for us."

"Have you encountered anyone else?" Ge Pan asked again.

Xu Huo stepped out, "We’re all here."

Ge Pan looked at them with surprise, "I was worrying about where to find you."

"So were we," Xu Huo said. "After all, we came together. It’s better to stick together."

Chu Yuan knew Ge Pan was allied with Mao Wei. He had thought Xu Huo wouldn’t show himself voluntarily, yet he seemed to want to pull Ge Pan into their group as well.

"Did you really kill the one with the vacuum cleaner?" he pressed.

In front of everyone, Ge Pan took out the vacuum cleaner.

Having seen the vacuum cleaner before, Miao Yu said, "It seems you’ve only suffered minor injuries, so you should be able to help."

"What’s the plan?" Ge Pan inquired.

Wan Yunrong repeated her suggestion and added, "I guess it won’t be long before they come looking for us. What do you think of this plan?"

"It’s too dangerous," Ge Pan stated flatly. "The only reason I managed to kill an opposing player was pure luck. The others will likely be stronger, and Dr. Deng might even have a special item on him. In short, capturing Dr. Deng under the protection of the players... Frankly, one-on-one seems more reliable."

"Now we have more people on our side, and the Kong Siblings will have to split their attention to protect Dr. Deng. It’s a rare opportunity."

Originally, eight players were by Dr. Deng’s side. Two had died, and Xu Huo had severed the hands of two. Now out of the six remaining, two were weakened. If the method of dispersing the enemy could work, once anyone could break away, it would not be too late to go after Dr. Deng.

"That’s an option," Xu Huo agreed. "Let’s choose a location first."

The group boarded the elevator, planning to head to the second floor first.

Xu Huo and Chu Yuan entered first, followed by Miao Yu and Ge Pan, then Wu Xiaonan with Wan Yunrong and Gan Qing, seven people in three rows.

When the elevator reached the second floor, just as the doors were opening, Wu Xiaonan suddenly turned back to Xu Huo and said, "Oh, I almost forgot to give you something."

Xu Huo reached out his hand. Ge Pan, standing in front of him, subconsciously stepped aside, but as he raised his eyes, he saw the hand midway change direction and slap towards him instead.

Ge Pan tried to dodge, but Miao Yu, standing next to him, blocked him. In that moment of error and obstruction, Xu Huo’s hand had already landed on his back.

Unprepared, Ge Pan froze on the spot, while Wu Xiaonan, in front of him, suddenly stabbed a knife into his abdomen!