The atmosphere in the hall grew even more somber with the question.

Although many still had not fully grasped the details of the 'King's Judgment' game, the most glaring doubt was laid bare before them.

That was the final vote.

According to the game's rules, once the hidden mechanism of judging the King is activated, all prisoners can vote. When the execution votes exceed half of the total prisoner votes, the King will be executed.

This meant that between Wang Yongxin and Cai Zhiyuan, one of them must have cast the execution vote.

Wang Yongxin's voice was still a bit hoarse. He glanced at everyone and asked, "If I say I didn't vote, will anyone believe me?"

After a few seconds of silence, Yang Yuting said, "I believe you."

Cai Zhiyuan spread his hands and said nothing.

The discussion reached a deadlock.

If it were between two other people, they might be arguing fiercely by now, trying every possible way to prove their innocence, or even launching personal attacks against each other.

But both Cai Zhiyuan and Wang Yongxin were the rational types who didn't enjoy excessive disputes.

Those who didn't vote felt disdain to prove their innocence.

Those who voted weren't foolish enough to overreact.

Moreover, as participants in this trial game, the two of them shared a similar stance in some respects, a stance unspoken.

In the end, both chose to remain silent.

Fu Chen was quite displeased with the current state of the community, but he was also troubled, unsure how to advance the conversation.

He looked at Li Renshu and then at Lin Sizhi.

"Lawyer Lin, you're a participant in this game, what do you think?"

Lin Sizhi remained silent for a moment, then said: "I think discussing this topic is meaningless.

"Without evidence, I won't make a guilty presumption.

"Moreover, I believe that, regardless of who cast the execution vote, such an action can be understood."

Su Xiuqin was a bit agitated: "Can be understood? Where's the understanding in that!

"You all could've avoided voting for execution. If no one had voted, Brother Ding wouldn't have died!

"Are you all thinking that if you don't kill him, he'll use the trial game to kill you? But there's still a chance he might repent!

"Under one roof, if everyone just trusted a bit more, couldn't we all have survived?"

Once again, everyone fell into silence.

Clearly, not everyone agreed with Su Xiuqin's view, but facing an emotional elder, most chose not to argue.

As for Wang Yongxin and Cai Zhiyuan, it was even less appropriate for them to argue on their behalf.

Lin Sizhi hesitated for a moment. Just as he was about to say something, Li Renshu spoke first.

"Aunt Su, please calm down.

"We knew from the first day we entered the community that the trial game would involve deaths and should have mentally prepared ourselves.

"Any one of us might die, it's just a matter of who goes first.

"Cai Zhiyuan and Wang Yongxin are also victims of this game.

"If you insist on finding a culprit, it can only be this game's designer, that 'God's Imitator'."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

With the blame shifted, Su Xiuqin's gaze towards the two softened a bit.

But it was clear that Wang Yongxin seemed to hold a different view.

He did a bit of soul-searching and quickly made a decision.

"May I say a few words?"

His voice still hoarse, he spoke, trying hard not to touch the stinging marks on his neck.

Fu Chen nodded: "Of course."

Wang Yongxin raised his hand and pointed at the big screen: "Even though you're dumping the blame on the game's designer for my sake, I still want to say a word in defense of the game designer.

"Within this game, he actually gave Uncle Ding more than one chance.

"Uncle Ding didn't seize them, and so can only blame himself."

The hatred that had just been shifted away was pulled right back to Wang Yongxin by himself.

Su Xiuqin immediately glared at him.

But clearly, Wang Yongxin was someone who spoke his mind and wouldn't just keep quiet because of Su Xiuqin's opinion.

"This game called 'King's Judgment,' like the 'Wheel of Redemption,' is a trial game. It's just that the five of us committed lesser crimes compared to Wei Xinjian's.

"The five of us collectively caused the delivery man's death, so we must face this trial together.

"Let's not discuss whether the trial held in each cell was fair, but just from the game's content, Uncle Ding became the King after the Farmer's Walk round, thus holding total control.

"Reflecting afterward, there are at least three ways to avoid death."

Everyone stopped talking and listened earnestly.

Wang Yongxin continued to explain: "Firstly, the Farmer's Walk, as a preliminary game, was a hint from the game designer.

"The person at the front could have waited till the countdown was nearly over before pressing the button. This way, everyone would have ample game time and no losses.

"This subtly implies that the game inherently has a way for five players to join hands and pass perfectly.

"Lawyer Lin pointed this out early on, and I also reminded him, but Uncle Ding rejected the proposal.

"Then there's the allocation of these six cells.

"If Uncle Ding realized that he too was a sinner, he could have chosen any cell to enter, distributing 10 trial games among the five of us, two per person, safely enough to pass.

"Moreover, when arranging the cells, he could have avoided the most challenging Cell 5 and not played the Nail Gun game.

"Secondly, if Cell 3 is utilized properly, it can significantly lower the game's difficulty.

"According to Cell 3's rules, if one breaks a finger, they can immediately help other cells complete a game. Even if not, delaying visa time would count as completing a game.

"If Uncle Ding placed any prisoner in Cell 3, this cell could play several more games, whether breaking fingers or delaying time. This would considerably reduce the pressure on other cells."

Jiang He was stunned for a moment: "Wait, didn't the rules say that a cell becomes life-threatening after the third game?"

Wang Yongxin shook his head: "Look at what the rules say again.

"[Most cells pose life-threatening risks by the third trial.]

"Not all cells.

"Both Zhang Peng and I requested to enter Cell 3, but Uncle Ding refused."

Jiang He was somewhat bewildered: "Why? Odd, considering it doesn't seem like a hard trap to avoid now, does it?"

Wang Yongxin sighed: "Because the rules are misleading.

"Uncle Ding fully immersed himself in the 'King's' role.

"The game has many psychological cues, like the King's crown, the King's scepter, and the rules frequently suggest the King possesses nearly omnipotent power. The audience continues to reward the King, constantly affirming his actions.

"Once Uncle Ding immersed himself in the King's role, he'd fall into two errors:

"First, he'd believe in judging other prisoners more fairly, hence putting me on the hanging light and Zhang Peng in the 'Unforeseen Calamity' cell.

"He didn't want us in Cell 3, fearing its punishment was insufficient.

"Second, he didn't perceive himself in danger.

"In 10 games, regardless of distribution, only we prisoners faced death.

"Believing himself safe, naturally he wouldn't consider a 'survive all' strategy."

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