The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 147: KF (2)

Uncle, are you okay?

Ah, Riki. How long have you been watching?

From the start.

Viktor was as fond of the children as they were of him, and Riki was the child who followed him the most closely.

At this point, I get anxious if I dont see Riki around every few hours.

Viktor, shaking his head, cautiously asked,

Do you like living here, Riki?

Of course not. Its dirty and boring here. And the men with guns are scary.

Hearing this, Viktor discreetly looked around.

After ensuring no one was in earshot and not detected by his sense skill, he whispered,

What if, just hypothetically, I said we could leave together, would you come with me?

Yes! I like you, uncle. Ill go with you!

Shh, speak quietly. If someone hears, Ill get in trouble like before.

Okay, shhh

Riki covered his mouth with his tiny palms, bringing a smile to Viktors face.

But that smile quickly faded with Rikis next question.

Uncle, are we really going to leave this place?

Eh? Well, its not definite

If we do leave, can the other kids come too? They all want to leave as well.

Why arent you answering? Cant we all leave together?

Viktor couldnt respond.

I wish we could. If only we could

But he had no confidence in escaping without being detected with ten children in tow.

Sigh, escape. Such a fictional thought.

He was worried about surviving the next round in his current state, let alone escaping from reality.

Reality and the other world are both hellish in their own ways.

He just wanted to go home.

To return to Lagos, his hometown.

He frequently thought of his parents and younger sister.

My sister should be a player too How is she? Has she survived up to the 9th round like me?

Since he was kidnapped before awakening, he had no way of knowing.

If only I knew her nickname, maybe I could find her in the other world

Then, he could ask for her help, couldnt he?

Caught in these thoughts, Viktor soon let out a self-deprecating laugh.

As if I could even request help without knowing where I am

In his situation, seeking salvation was a luxury.

After a year of being manipulated, anyone would say the same.

Ding- Ding- Ding-!

Suddenly, a bell rang out in the courtyard, signaling the assembly of the kidnapped individuals.

Lets go.

Okay!

Viktor and Riki started walking.

By the time they reached the gathering place, many were already there.

Ten children, fifteenadults, and the rest, fifty members of KF.

Of those fifty, thirty were players.

Viktor was the only player among the kidnapped adults.

Escape is impossible.

Having given up on escape long ago, Viktor was merely curious about the reason for the assembly.

Is everyone here?

Daren, the leader of KF, scanned the crowd with his piercing eyes, eventually fixing his gaze on Viktor.

Viktor.

Yes?

Youve worked hard deceiving me all this time, havent you?

What?

Viktor inwardly flinched but tried his best to appear confused.

I dont understand what youre saying

The potions you make. Theyre not random, are they? Right? And the cooldown is shorter than 24 hours.

Silence is often seen as approval.

To deceive someone, you need to say something.

But Viktor was too flustered to remember that.

I, I dont know what youre talking about. Ive been truthful

You thought you were the only alchemist in the world?

There are other alchemists. We learned of their existence during the distribution process of the potions. After interrogating one, we discovered youve been lying to us.

You got caught, huh? Your silence speaks volumes.

Viktor inwardly cursed.

Why hadnt he considered the possibility of other alchemists?

I was too arrogant, thinking I could get away with lies

But what Viktor didnt know was that everything was a test to see if he was lying.

He only realized this after he had unwittingly confessed.

Why did you lie?

Im sorry

Ha, sorry? Ha!

The boss and the members burst into laughter, reveling in Viktors plight.

Why they were laughing was beyond Viktor until the boss revealed the truth.

He had foolishly fallen for a simple trick.

Thought you were smart, being a doctor and all, but turns out youre just a fool! Ha! To think youd fall for such an elementary ruse! Ha!

Daren suddenly stopped laughing, and the atmosphere turned serious as the members followed suit.

Viktor.

You dared to deceive me? Ha, must have been fun, right? Laughing at the foolish boss who fell for your lies? Ha, fine. I admit it. I was a fool. But you see,

His sinister gaze shifted towards the children.

I dont take deception lightly.

At his signal, a member grabbed Riki.

Why, why are you doing this! Let go!

Riki!

That kid seems quite fond of you, huh?

As Daren sneered, Viktor felt a wave of anxiety.

And in that brief moment, he regretted not attempting to escape with just the two of them.

Why befriend a kid? What is this, a daycare?

Please, I beg you. I lied, and Im sorry.

Oh, Im not doing this just to receive an apology.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Swoosh-

A dagger appeared in Darens hand.

As a level 40 assassin player, he positioned himself to throw the dagger.

Im seeking compensation for your deceit. The kids death will be on you.

Uncle!

Stop, plea!

The dagger was released from its masters hand in a flash, leaving no chance for intervention.

Viktor, despite being a player, had no means to save Riki from 20 meters away.

He thought it was impossible to save him.

Until someone deflected the dagger and appeared.

Swoosh

In the blink of an eye, as Darens face registered shock, someone had materialized in front of Riki.

A person adorned with a white mask, holding a scythe in hand.

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