As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd erupted in an uproar.

Is there a game type worse than judgment games?

Now that things had reached this point, Wei Yinzhang saw no need to keep secrets and truthfully said, "Last night, I went back to my room and found that Walkway had sent a new invitation.

"Or rather, it wasn't an invitation, just a notification, because Walkway didn't have me do the design at all."

Li Renshu frowned, showing some concern, and said, "How could that be?

"Could it be because you revealed information that shouldn't have been revealed, resulting in the Imitator's authority being blocked?"

Wei Yinzhang shook his head, "That shouldn't be it.

"According to Walkway, it goes like this: you've already shown your stance to Walkway, and so have some other Imitators. And next, it's the other side's turn."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

Zheng Jie was a bit confused, "Is this kind of thing done in rounds too?"

Cao Haichuan thought for a moment and said, "This means our previous assumption was correct.

"'The Imitator can change Walkway,' this is an established rule.

"However, such changes are not only slow but might even regress.

"Because both types of Imitators will attempt to push Walkway in a direction that benefits them.

"Some Imitators prefer to coexist peacefully with players, preferring low-mortality games, and they will work toward this direction;

"While other Imitators prefer to kill players in large numbers to reap visa time, leaning towards survival of the fittest, desiring greater authority and advantage in the New World.

"What Walkway becomes in the future depends on which type of Imitator prevails.

"From the previous situation, it's obviously the former type of Imitator holding the advantage for now.

"Both 'Matchmaking Game' and 'Fool's Game' can prove this point."

The group nodded in agreement, understanding this wasn't difficult.

Whether participating in these games or just looking at the rules, one can generally sense the Imitator's design intentions.

Some games have obviously malicious intent, while others are well-intentioned.

There are even games like the 'Fool's Game' that deliberately care for a certain type of player.

Previously, well-intentioned Imitators temporarily held the upper hand, even in selection-type games that allowed for high mortality rate designs, there were cases of goodwill towards players.

But clearly, Walkway wouldn't allow one side's advantage to persist endlessly; it will intervene at certain points to prolong the tug-of-war between sides.

This is why Walkway said it is now the 'other side's turn.'

Cai Zhiyuan pondered, "So, Walkway didn't send you a game design invitation at all but rather sent it to those more malicious Imitators?

"Can we assume this: that the next game, regardless of which Imitator's plan wins, will definitely be very brutal, with a high mortality rate?

"After all, that's what Walkway wants."

Wei Yinzhang nodded, "Yes.

"Moreover, Walkway has conveyed another important piece of information: the theme of this game is 'Elimination' and 'Judgment.'

"So I think there might be a new type of game appearing.

"Elimination games."

Qin Yao curiously asked, "A game theme? Did the previous games have themes too?"

Wei Yinzhang explained, "Of course, for example, the theme of 'selection-type' games is 'Selection,' the theme of 'allocation-type' games is generally 'Redistribution' and 'Community Confrontation.'

"Judging from the literal meaning, the game this time might be more dangerous than usual judgment games."

Zheng Jie visibly panicked, "Did it specify which people would be judged? Did you see any information about the Sinners?

"Wait, when you used me as an example before, was that a hint about me?"

Wei Yinzhang shook his head, "...No, I just randomly picked an example, because after just getting out of the game, I couldn't recognize who was who, I only remembered you wore a Woodpecker mask and were a doctor.

"This time, Walkway didn't show me the profiles of the Sinners, so I really don't know who will be judged specifically.

"You can only think for yourselves if there's anything worth being judged for."

The atmosphere in the hall sank remarkably, and for everyone, this indeed was terrible news.

Although Wei Yinzhang gave an early tip-off, it didn't help the crowd much but rather plunged them into panic sooner.

After some thought, Li Renshu said, "We have no other choice, since this is Walkway's decision, we can only accept it.

"Anyway, this game might be extraordinarily dangerous, and we need to carefully consider the candidates who will participate.

"If necessary, we can even let two strong participants join to ensure safety as much as possible."

No one else said anything.

Though many were hoping for specific players to join the game and help, this game was different from the previous ones—it was extremely dangerous, making it hard to ask such requests.

Moreover, currently, it was unknown which specific individuals would be selected.

The only option was to adapt on the fly once the game began.

...

...

Three days later.

In the hall of Community 17, a broadcast announcement for the game's launch appeared on the big screen.

[Good morning, players!]

[Walkway will activate in 5 minutes.]

[The name of this game is 'Shelter Game,' and its type is 'Elimination.']

[This game will forcibly select 5 players from the community based on the following priorities to participate:]

[1. Players deemed as Sinners to be judged in this game.]

[2. Players who have participated in fewer games. (Participating as a non-rewarding identity doesn't count.)]

[3. In case of the same number of times, prioritize the players who obtained less visa time in allocation-type games.]

[The players forced to participate from this community are: Fu Chen, Li Renshu, Cao Haichuan, Zhou Guifen, Zheng Jie.]

[Players, please prepare yourselves.]

Everyone was taken aback.

Because this time, there were no voluntary participation slots; participants were forcibly selected according to specific rules.

Especially the last two rules, which primarily selected players who participated in fewer games, and if the same number of times occurred, they prioritized those who obtained less visa time in allocation-type games.

These two rules almost ensured that the weaker ones would be selected.

Weaker players tend to evade games, choosing not to participate in any games with death risks while they still have visa time.

Allocation-type games involve everyone and are a unified standard, and the less visa time obtained, the weaker the player.

Fu Chen was a bit taken aback, "I'm the first on the list; does that mean I'm the Sinner to be judged?"

Lin Sizhi shook his head, "Not necessarily, this order seems to be based on player numbers.

"Each of you, how many games have you attended?"

Everyone answered, "Three times."

Besides the two full-participation allocation-type games, 'Blood Poker' and 'Wealthy Dynasty,' Fu Chen and Li Renshu attended the 'Wealth Game,' and Cao Haichuan participated in 'King's Judgment.'

Zheng Jie didn't attend 'Blood Poker' but did participate in 'Matchmaking Game,' 'Wealthy Dynasty,' and 'Fool's Game,' so still three times.

Zhou Guifen attended 'Blood Poker,' 'Matchmaking Game,' and 'Wealthy Dynasty.'

For the five who entered as Audience in 'Fertility Judgment,' since there were neither benefits nor risks, it wasn't counted in the times, unlike in 'King's Judgment.'

Actually, there were other players in the community who only participated three times, like Wang Yongxin, Cai Zhiyuan, and Qin Yao, but they obtained more visa time in allocation-type games.

Fu Chen, Li Renshu, Cao Haichuan, and Zheng Jie happened to be a group that earned less visa time in 'Wealthy Dynasty,' so in case of the same number of times, they would still be prioritized.

Li Renshu slightly frowned, "But this also means we can't quickly determine who the Sinner is."

If among these five, one player's game participation or visa time was clearly abnormal, it could directly identify them as the Sinner in the game.

But unfortunately, there wasn't any.

Lin Sizhi advised, "Identifying the Sinner and the crime is the primary task; once inside the game, be sure to pay attention to the first Sinner's profile and carefully recall if it's related to you.

"You must revolve your game strategy around this as much as possible."

Five minutes wasn't long, not allowing for further discussion.

The countdown ended, and the five players vanished from the hall in an instant.

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