Wen Xishu said:
"I donât really understand The Great Devour, so, principal, could you explain what might happen during it?"
Albert nodded:
"The Great Devour is divided into two stages. The first stage is when the Mutators appear, those who harbor great resentment... are likely to mutate due to the excessive negative energy brought by fate."
"If mutators are identified in time, they actually donât pose much of a threat, but if theyâre discovered too late and have devoured too many people around them..."
"Then thatâs really bad, very bad... They will evolve very quickly, much faster than the ordinary species evolving into rare species that we know of."
In the Slaughter Tower, seeing rare species, the people in the room, especially the older ones, treated it like seeing ants.
But in the bunker, if a rare species appears, itâs undoubtedly a deadly weapon.
"The second stage is the Vortex Stage..."
"The arrival of the second stage doesnât mean the first stage is over. The second stage will encompass the first stage."
"Vortexes will appear, and the scenes in the vortex are often similar to those in the Deceit Tower."
"Vortexes are also graded. With the help of the safe house, we can handle the first stage well."
"But for the second stage, weâll need the assault teamâs help."
"Remember one thing, the devour wonât end until the vortex disappears. Weâre not sure if thereâs a third stage..."
"So, confronting the vortex, everyone needs to fight actively, no matter how old you are or how high your position is."
"Furthermore, when vortexes appear, they donât appear one by one. Many will appear at a time!"
Albertâs words were obviously pointed.
Evelyn sighed:
"Albert, weâre just old, not dead. We know what to do when facing a vortex."
Luo Feng snorted coldly:
"I just donât like your attitude. Why are you laughing, Albert!"
Albert made a funny face:
"I just want to laugh."
This scene left everyone stunned. The old principal seemed to be in a good mood?
Wen Xishu could somewhat feel it...
Although the old principal was always complaining about the Elders, blaming them for losing their fighting spirit and messing up the bunker...
But despite this, he was still happy to fight alongside his old friends again.
This kind of happiness was hard to hide, and Wen Xishu clearly felt the joy in the old principalâs heart.
"Next, letâs start forming the teams. If a mutator appears during this process, the brothers from the Betting Association will handle it first, okay?"
It was Wen Xishu who spoke.
Atreus responded:
"No problem!"
Wen Xishu said:
"As for the Vortex Stage, since each vortex scene is equivalent to a climb in the Deceit Tower..."
"Then letâs form teams according to everyoneâs habits. I hope each team leader has absolute decision-making power."
"Also, itâs best if each member is familiar with each other and can trust each other. Based on my past climbing experiences with the Deceit Tower... if you donât trust your teammates, the process will only become extraordinarily complicated and difficult."
"I suggest having six members in each team."
Albert nodded:
"Alright, letâs start forming the teams now. Since you are the owner of the safe house, you have the highest priority in choosing your teammates. You can choose anyone in the room."
"Even if itâs me and the other old folks, itâs the same for you."
Teaming up with the Five Elders and the old principal? Oh boy... isnât this lineup too extravagant?
Wen Xishu really wanted to give it a try, but such a top-notch configuration would lead to insufficient decision-making power on his part.
Would the Five Elders obediently listen? And... would the Five Elders think thereâs something within them and take the opportunity to observe?
After thinking for a moment, Wen Xishu decided not to team up with such overwhelmingly powerful beings. Besides... he was the foremost figure in the Deceit Tower.
Wen Xishu said:
"I have an idea of who my teammates will be."
"Ah Miao, Xiaojin, Yue Yun, Nissen, Zheng Zai."
Albert said:
"No problem."
Xiaojin jumped up: "Wow! Brother Wen, we can fight side by side again! Thatâs great!"
Wen Xishuâs status changed too quickly, Yue Yun and Nissen were somewhat unable to adapt, but Xiaojinâs status was also very special, he didnât see a halo over everyoneâs head here.
Yue Yun said:
"Can we... do it?"
Nissen also stood up, normally fond of rapping, he was at a loss for words.
Wen Xishu had a feeling... that the two seemed to think they were now too distant from him, separated by a lamentable class barrier.
Wen Xishu said:
"We climbed together over fifty floors of the Slaughter Tower together. In my eyes, we are the best partners."
Wen Xishu patted Yue Yun on the shoulder.
Facing "Wenxun", Yue Yun always thought he could surpass him, never conceding to the other geniuses at the academy.
But Wen Xishu repeatedly shattered peopleâs perceptions. Deep down, Yue Yun felt... climbing the tower seemed especially simple for Wen Xishu.
That determination to surpass him... gradually faded away.
But Nissenâs thought process was different.
At first, Nissen felt the same as Yue Yun, thinking that Wen Xishu was now a big shot... teaming up with him felt inappropriate.
Am I worthy?
But Nissen had his own way of handling things.
He glanced at Wen Xishuâs pants pocket and then touched his own. Haha, he immediately felt confident:
"Bro! Since eliminating vortexes is our unshirkable duty, why not study with Wen Xishu? As long as we stay positive, our team is invincible! Yo~!"