Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

Indeed, there were many exhilarating developments in this world, and Zhou Baiyu didn't mind giving them a try.

Just as he was about to choose the option of the irritable newbie, he suddenly realized that the penultimate option was actually quite similar to the last one.

The difference lay in the act of hitting someone.

"At first glance, I thought, essentially, these two options were about refusing to work overtime," he mused.

"But perhaps the real point lies in the physical action."

If the choices in this game all had some sort of feasibility, rather than just venting emotions...

Then refusing to work overtime, and refusing to work overtime plus giving someone a slap, the latter, if listed as an option, must have some fundamental difference from the former.

Zhou Baiyu's intuition had always been uncannily accurate.

So he quickly caught on to something.

"Not to mention the last two options, the first option should be the most normal, but this option might lead to a slight decrease in all my attributes, not by much, belonging to a mediocre mistake."

"But the next few newbie-exclusive options are actually about taking sides, asking around, which essentially means showing favor to someone."

"But I don't really know the others that well. Are they worth my allegiance? I always feel like they are also prey."

What exactly does this company do? Gossip mongers, smart alecks, straight arrows, bootlickers, sycophants, honest people... How did all these individuals come together?

What does Fang Xuan intend to do with them?

These were all questions.

Intuition told Zhou Baiyu that everyone was gathered as prey, and the Hunter might well be Fang Xuan.

If that was the case, then taking sides was actually pointless.

"Everything about a newbie can be shaped, which is the distinct feature of being a newbie."

"No background, no choices, no stance. But everything is up for self-cultivation."

"Even, I can transform from prey into a Hunter."

With that in mind, Zhou Baiyu chose the most amusing option and delivered a slap.

Smack!!!!

The entire interface displayed a huge, four-exclamation-point "[Smack!]"

Just like in Hong Kong comics, where they would dedicate an entire page to the name of a move.

This style of presentation showcased the shocking impact of the slap.

It was truly an earth-shattering slap.

So much so that subsequently, everyone received a temporary event notice.

[You delivered an astonishing slap, and it seemed like the world underwent a vast rebirth with the sound of that smack.

The universe seemed to be reborn at that moment, and sacred light seemed to fall upon you.

The force of your slap was so extreme, it revealed the violent personality within you, but at this moment, you suddenly felt the appreciative gazes of your colleagues, having done what they dared not do.

At the same time, they became wary of you.

This choice—Physical Value no change. Energy Value +5, receiving an exhilarated effect. Morality Value +5.

Exhilarated: In the next choices, your options will include some that are highly emotional.]

Interesting, no change in Physical Value probably means no overtime. But Energy Value +5, what's that? Is this sarcasm?

Energy Value represents a person's mental state, related to willpower.

Zhou Baiyu clearly felt that +5 Energy Value made his brain more alert, and he felt more spirited overall.

So, when you choose not to work, you end up feeling more energetic overall.

"There's something to this place after all, where gaming connects with reality. Is this the power of the new God of Games and Entertainment?" he pondered.

"What's most intriguing is the Morality Value +5. I expected my Morality Value to decrease when I hit someone, but unexpectedly, it rose after I took action."

"Does this imply that they really are plotting something reprehensible?"

"Everyone's fond of me but also cautious. That must be a sign too."

Zhou Baiyu silently noted these text messages, and soon, he was faced with the second round of choices.

Meanwhile, because of Zhou Baiyu's actions, several people who had initially made the wrong choices encountered some interesting changes.

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The honest person, Xinkui.

Not long ago, Xinkui chose to work overtime as usual, and his Physical Value, Energy Value, even Morality Value, all decreased.

But then, he found that there was a twist in the second round of choices.

[You sat through a boring and hollow meeting. Your attempts to butter up your boss did not garner any support; instead, you were looked upon with a mix of pity and loathing.

But just then, the assistant manager appeared, covering his swollen face, and in tears, he panickedly described the new colleague's fierce slap.

At that moment, you suddenly saw hope. The meeting was therefore adjourned.

Physical Value +3, Energy Value +3, Morality Value no change.

And now, you suddenly think:]

A: Hurrying to ask the manager about his injuries.

B: Honest person exclusive option—Stay silent, skip the scene.

C: Honest person exclusive option—"Somebody couldn't take it anymore, huh? Then I don't have to endure either! Kill them! Kill them all!"

D: Inquire about the incident.

E: Condemn, vehemently condemn! Accuse the newbie of acting recklessly, side with the leadership, and lash out at the new person.

F: The sycophant is here too; she's really pretty. Distracted by beauty, I have no interest in anything else.

Xinkui was stunned; he had not expected to regain Physical and Energy Values.

After offsetting the positives and negatives, it turned out that his first choice only cost him two Physical Value points and two Energy Value points.

While losing points signifies a wrong choice, losing a lot and then regaining some makes those who had accepted greater loss suddenly feel like the loss wasn't so substantial, as if they actually gained something in the end.