Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

But now, Zhou Baiyu didn't have the time to think about these issues.

"The first stage is facing a monster horde like a surging wave... and the second stage is the casino."

Not long ago, Zhou Baiyu had seen this information on an invitation that looked like a pin or a badge. Wearing it granted one the qualification to enter the casino.

[Item Name: Rookie Entry Ticket.]

[Feature: As time passed, it had already lost its purpose, but perhaps because of its flexible and absorbent material, it might be well-suited for wiping one's butt.]

[Description: Even the monsters dislike gambling. Gambling harms life and health. I, Mr. Huang, swear that I'll have nothing to do with the scourge of gambling.

So if you want to avoid the monster wave, you might consider entering the casino, which is inside the scenic restaurant.

But once you're in, you have to play by the casino's 'rules.' Simply put, since you're here, you might as well play a few hands.]

[Status: Mutatable, deviation rate 87%. Mutate?]

Mutating an entry ticket was naturally meaningless.

Besides, in that situation, asking Guang Tongchen to kill was one thing, but making him retrieve a badge from a monster amid the horde was quite challenging.

For Zhou Baiyu, however, knowing the clue about the casino was enough.

"Since the monsters don't want to gamble, it means that place can shield us from the oncoming wave of monsters."

While the Ice Seal Curse was taking effect, the vanguard team rushed into the interior of the scenic restaurant, but the way to the casino was a spiral staircase, and at the entrance of the staircase, there was a door.

Just as they were about to kick open the door at mealtime, he suddenly felt a jolt in his divine sense.

"Damn, rule protection? Special scenario rules cannot be violated? What do we do, should we go down? How do we go down?"

Rule-protected scenarios cannot be destroyed by external forces; trying to forcibly breach them could result in a backlash from the rules.

This also meant that the scenario they were about to enter must have significant issues. It was a zone with special rules.

Twisted rules can sometimes be more terrifying than monsters.

However, at that very moment, looking at the dense crowd of monsters inside the scenic restaurant... Although Guang Tongchen was confident in killing all the monsters, he wasn't sure he could manage to save his teammates as well.

"Sky Eye, is there any information about opening the door?"

As the commander, Guang Tongchen still decided to check inside the casino, since the hostages must be hidden in some area without monsters.

"I'll try."

Without waiting for the Snow Demon to reply, Zhou Baiyu's hands were already on the electronic lock.

This lock required a scan of a member's face or the presentation of an invitation for it to open. Logically, this ship should have lost power long ago.

But under twisted rules, nothing makes sense.

Click, the lock opened. Zhou Baiyu, having successfully mutated it, said calmly,

"Let's go, let's enter."

The ice beneath the monsters' feet was nearly all shattered, and the remaining ice could no longer stop the monsters from charging towards the vanguards.

The surging wave of monsters attacked once more, each monster charging like a furious rhino.

But when the last person had entered the mouth of the staircase leading to the casino...

The monsters suddenly stopped in their tracks, not rushing in. Instead, they just stood separated by the glass door, making eye contact with the vanguard team but not stepping forward.

"Incredible! They really aren't coming inside? Brother Jiang, how did you find this place? Even the Sky Eye didn't notice it, but you did?"

This question was asked by Mealtime. Of course, the others were also very curious.

Guang Tongchen also wanted to know how a Mutator, also acting as a voyeur, could have such an ability.

Especially since, moments ago, this person had opened a rule-protected door without a second word?

Zhou Baiyu said,

"It was just a guess; I guessed that there must be a safe zone inside the ship. Then I noticed a badge on one of the monsters. At some galas, attendees are often required to wear certain items to prove their eligibility for entry."

"So I guessed that the casino was inside."

Zhou Baiyu hadn't made his explanation very clear, but everyone understood, knowing that a Mutator could see certain information.

Combining it with the previous challenges they had faced in the Gu Tower, Jiang Xianwu didn't care about the Sky Eye's assistance at all...

Guang Tongchen felt a rare surge of excitement.

Mutators might be tricky but can indeed outperform other professions due to sheer luck.

And Jiang Xianwu, he seems to be not just a Mutator but also has the traits of a Sky Eye?

This is an incredible thing; all nine professions have their weaknesses, and if two professions were to merge, it might be overly powerful.

For example, as a follower of the Dark Night and Concealing God, if one were to receive the inheritance of the Time and Space God, it would inevitably create an unmatched forerunner.

But of course, such a thing isn't likely to exist.

Mule Horse Kneeling Pawn asked:

"What's the deal with the lock? Since the rules don't allow breaking it, did you… are you possibly a Mutator?"

Zhou Baiyu nodded:

"This isn't my first time using Mutator abilities to unlock… as a Mutator, seems like I'm pretty good at lock-picking."

Although it was impossible to damage items, mutating items were still possible.

Three Days of Fishing and Three Meals a Day glanced at each other; for the first time, they realized that Mutators, in certain scenarios, have a "freedom" above other professions.

Zhou Baiyu's luck was quite good; even though he didn't positively mutate that electronic lock, he still warped its abilities.

In terms of lock-picking, Mutators are truly in a class of their own.

The group started moving down the spiral staircase.

The warm yellow light, shining on the golden walls, countless casino facilities were laid out on a field as big as half a football field.

The entire casino emphasized nothing but extravagant opulence.

Following the spiral staircase to the casino, the group quickly found the entrance to the next scene.

For at the other end of the casino was a door marked "Next."

"It seems the entrance to the next part is over there, but I doubt we will just walk through this casino area that easily…"

As Zhou Baiyu spoke, he tentatively stepped forward. The others followed suit.

Just as they stepped forward, a message appeared in everyone's minds.

[Welcome to the Apocalyptic Casino, all of you are the elite of humanity. While the human scum struggles during the apocalypse, like gods admiring the view, you will enjoy all sorts of lavish lifestyles, peacefully waiting for the world to change again.

However, to gain status, wealth, and reputation here, you must take part in the apocalyptic gambling.

The first game is about to begin. Those who lose will stay here forever, while the winners will qualify to start the next game and will also receive item rewards.]

Typically, apart from the Sky Eye and Mutators, other professions wouldn't receive such information in their minds.

But Zhou Baiyu looked at the others, noticed everyone had stopped after stepping forward, and then showed a contemplative reaction; he guessed that this time, the message had appeared in everyone's minds.

"That means… the gamification has deepened, huh? Everyone can see that rule we just heard."

From the beginning, being able to see information about items, seeing version updates, seeing the panel… Zhu Baiyu felt—

"God" is using a form that humans can understand, to change the future.

This form is the game. Now "gamification" has deepened, meaning… my way of thinking should be more like a player's, that might be the only way to survive and enter the next stage.

[The first round of the game is about to begin, please participants step forward.]

"We don't know the information about the game yet… that, I think, maybe we shouldn't go forward together, right? What if we get wiped out?" Three Meals a Day said.

Three Days of Fishing glared at Three Meals a Day, calling him blockhead, could you say such a thing so blatantly?

Zhou Baiyu also frowned.

The situation now, those who step forward will start the first gambling game.

But nobody knew what the content of the game was; as for the facilities placed in the casino, they were just part of the setup.

After the rules were twisted, the betting game might not be traditional, or it might be simpler, or more complex.

The first participant in the game would most likely have the highest death rate.

Just like many games, players often learn the rules of the game through the deaths of other players.

So… everyone was silent for a while.

"I'll go," Guang Tongchen suddenly spoke up.

"Wait, the president can't go," Zhou Baiyu immediately intervened.