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Unconditional trust and wholehearted trust are two sides of the same coin.
Recently, Xu Nuan had repeatedly felt the trust from Gu Ze, which made her want to reciprocate that trust.
"Zhou Long only told me four words."
Xu Nuan was very calm, not at all flustered by the meaningful glances from the others.
"Mission and hint. I couldn't understand this before, but after hearing Shen Shen input Zhou Long's name, I finally grasped his reasoning and speculated on what the so-called System mission trap was."
"But didn't Zhou Long die because of that? If we follow his reasoning to draw conclusions and implement them, won't we waste our last chance?"
It was rare for Xie Huai to show his masculine side as he directly expressed his doubts to Deng Yinyin. Rather than having someone else bring up this issue in a roundabout way, it was better for a companion to do so. Xu Hang gave Xie Huai an appreciative glance but noticed that Xie Huai was looking at the silent He Min when he spoke, leaving him puzzled but not asking further.
"I think so too. Zhou Long's actions were extremely foolish, which makes me question his identity."
Chi Xiaoming was even more straightforward, subtly indicating Zhou Long's identity as a Game Designer to Xu Nuan. This was clearly a leading question, but Xu Nuan remained unfazed under Gu Ze's hand on her shoulder and responded very calmly.
"Could you please wait until I finish my analysis before making a decision? The power to input the name lies in your hands. If you don't agree with my analysis of Zhou Long, you can choose to reject it at the end. However, I must clarify that I don't believe Zhou Long would resort to underhanded tactics when facing death; I trust him on this point."
Once Xu Nuan finished speaking, she quickly laid out her analysis without waiting for anyone to challenge her. The warmth from Gu Ze's hand on her shoulder kept her composed throughout; it seemed that the person who had been so shaken last night was not her.
"Do you all remember the general wording when the System announced the mission? There is a Secret Missioner among us, and finding out who this Secret Missioner is and inputting their name will reveal the Special Tree and Supply Station. The only person eligible to input the name is the one who comes out first from each group."
Xu Nuan quickly recalled what she had heard at that time and proceeded with her analysis. The clearer her mind became, the more she regretted not noticing this trap earlier.
"When the mission was announced, everyone thought it was a very difficult Survival Game. They began to suspect those around them and closely observed their unusual behaviors. Everyone engaged in psychological warfare with each other, ultimately leading to mutual destruction."
She thought back to her previous confrontation with Chi Xiaoming and how other groups had been forced apart, creating trouble for one another. At that time, she had been candid with Chi Xiaoming; in fact, she had also entertained doubts about those around her. However, because their group had learned from past experiences, she hadn’t made her suspicions obvious enough to harm their camaraderie. But if such situations continued to arise, there would inevitably be more brutal outcomes.
"But to this day, when we have not identified who among us is more suspicious, I believe we have entered a misunderstanding, and that misunderstanding is," Xu Nuan paused, emphasizing each word, "that the Secret Missioner may not even know they are the Secret Missioner. This sounds convoluted, yet it perfectly explains why we have gained nothing over the past few days."
The others in the cave were stunned by Xu Nuan's words. Questioning the source of the System's mission was rare; after witnessing the power of this game, for those of them who were nearly halfway through the Survival Game, challenging the game's authority was an incredibly difficult task. Doubting the game meant doubting the significance of their existence within it. Ironically, Xu Nuan, who harbored resentment towards this game, had been challenging it from the beginning—a sentiment that others found hard to comprehend.
It wasn't until Xu Nuan encountered Gu Ze that she realized her thoughts were valid. His actions reassured her that he would support her, allowing her anxious heart to gradually settle down, ultimately becoming entranced by her own ideas.
"That's a bold thought."
After a moment of shock, Shen Shen smiled at Xu Nuan. Meanwhile, Dong Keyong, whose gloomy demeanor made him seem unapproachable, shot a quick glance at Xu Nuan, an unusual expression flickering in his eyes.
"This... can't be possible, right?"
Xie Huai stared wide-eyed; such an idea was too bizarre and audacious. If they made any mistakes now, they would lose their last chance.
Most people shared his sentiments. Yu Yu stopped Fan Beibei from lashing out and frowned as he asked, "Do you have any evidence? Making such claims without proof is intolerable and can shake everyone’s resolve."
Xu Nuan's words seemed to deny the suffering they had endured over the past few days—from the harsh environment to the shifting hearts of those around them. Such outright denial was hard to accept.
However, Xu Nuan's thoughts were quite the opposite. If she hadn't come up empty-handed these past few days and eliminated everyone's suspicions one by one, she wouldn't have dared to connect Zhou Long's clues to such a bold idea.
"I don't have evidence; I've already said this is merely speculation based on what has happened over these days and Zhou Long's clues—just speculation."
Xu Nuan repeatedly emphasized 'speculation.' To hypothesize about the source of the System's mission was itself an incredible act. She didn't expect others to understand; Gu Ze's understanding was enough for her.
Yu Yu furrowed his brows even deeper. He cast a discreet glance at He Min and was about to say something when Chi Xiaoming spoke up in his usual indifferent tone.
"Let's continue speculating, and we can discuss and make a decision later."
Xu Nuan reaffirmed once again that aside from having different views on the game, Chi Xiaoming was someone she greatly admired for his attitude in handling matters, despite hiding some things.
Just as this thought crossed her mind, she felt Gu Ze's hand pressing firmly on her shoulder. The slight pain brought her back to reality, and although she felt helpless inside, her expression remained calm as usual.
"Continuing from what we just discussed, since that Secret Missioner doesn't even know their own identity, is it still possible for this mission to be completed? If the System isn't just toying with us, then it must be achievable. Conversely, how can a mission be completed when the person assigned to it is unaware of their identity and task, and others are even more confused?"
Xu Nuan's words were quite convoluted, but anyone who followed her line of thinking could understand what she was trying to express.
"There is only one conclusion: the answer to this mission lies within the mission itself; the mission is a clue. Let's think about why the System allows only the first person from each team to input their name. Since each team has only one input authority, why emphasize the power of the first person while prohibiting others from inputting or making multiple entries? The only conclusion I can come up with is this."
Out of the corner of her eye, Xu Nuan caught sight of Gu Ze's increasingly broad smile and Chi Xiaoming's expression across from her, which was becoming more animated. She gently stated her conclusion.
"The Secret Missioner is among those who entered this stage first from several teams, and the secret task is not to input one's own name. Generally, those with this authority wouldn't input their own names, while others would fall into a misunderstanding. This is the trap set by the System that has kept us stuck at this stage for so long."
Noticing that the others were stunned and deep in thought due to her bold speculation, Gu Ze quickly took over Xu Nuan's line of thought.
"In this stage, there are only two major teams with input authority: Zhou Long and Chi Xiaoming. Zhou Long quickly deduced this due to his personal identity issues; he gambled that he was the Secret Missioner but lost. Therefore, the Secret Missioner must be Chi Xiaoming."
Chi Xiaoming, whose name had been mentioned repeatedly, narrowed his eyes slightly as he began to contemplate. The others gradually recovered from their shock and started discussing.
"This is a bold hypothesis that sounds quite reasonable; I admire it."
Shen Shen spoke in a soothing tone, his glasses glinting with a cold sharpness.
"I was almost convinced, but we only have one chance left. We should consider this matter more seriously and not rush into making a decision at this moment."
At that moment, Shen Shen was smiling at Xu Nuan, but Xu Nuan knew that the words were meant for Chi Xiaoming.
It was an undeniable thought, and the final decision rested in Chi Xiaoming's hands.
Xu Nuan and Gu Ze involuntarily looked at Xu Hang, who let out a gentle sigh.
"Since it is a plausible inference, it can be taken into consideration. Although everyone has ruled out the suspicion of those around them one by one, among us, only Ning Han has been proven not to be the Secret Missioner. Everyone else is here and remains suspicious. In that case, let's all stay here and slowly wait for the results of our deliberation."
Yu Yu finally spoke up, patting Fan Beibei's arm beside her, seemingly unbothered by He Min being present.
"This is the fairest approach. During this time, anyone with thoughts can freely express them for everyone's analysis and reference. If anyone wants to move around, please stay within a radius of two or three hundred meters. If someone escapes, they might expose themselves; how does that sound?"
Yu Yu softly asked Chi Xiaoming.
Chi Xiaoming nodded.
"Then let's proceed with this plan. Now that everyone is gathered, let's brainstorm together and stay close by."
Chi Xiaoming's words made it difficult for Xu Nuan to determine whether he was swayed by her comments. However, she clearly recognized that Chi Xiaoming was a person with strong opinions who was also willing to listen to others. Therefore, it was fortunate that the decision-making power lay in Chi Xiaoming's hands.
The return of Xu Nuan and Gu Ze brought forth an astonishing inference. Those who had digested this inference began to speak confidently and share their opinions, while those who had not fully processed the information remained confused and lost. Some had never focused on this matter from the beginning.
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