Chen Xiaolian slowly opened his eyes, and the first thought that came to his mind was - am I still alive?

He sat up quickly, looking down at his body.

There were no missing arms or legs, and even the sword in the stone was still in his hand.

Underneath him, there was a green grass, surrounded by an endless void.

Myself...... Back in Room Zero?

Chen Xiaolian stood up slowly, and his heart was full of surprise.

Du Wei clearly said that starting the refresh of the singularity will pay the price of his life!

But now, he is obviously still alive.

Everything you just went through...... Is it just a dream?

"Don't doubt it, it's not a dream. ”

Du Wei's voice sounded behind him.

Chen Xiaolian turned his head sharply and saw Du Wei behind him.

It's just that his face is very ugly.

Before, even after Bai Qi appeared, Du Wei was only slightly impatient, but now, the calm smile before has disappeared.

Refresh ...... Failed?" Chen Xiaolian asked with a frown.

"Nope. Du Wei thought for a moment and shook his head slowly: "But it didn't completely succeed." At the last minute, the development team became aware of the refresh and forcibly terminated it. You've got a life back. ”

"What about the people in Zero City, how are they!" Chen Xiaolian interrupted Du Wei.

"Almost everything has been restored to its original state. The killings caused by Shiroki have been erased from the timeline, those people have been reset, and the memories of that time are no longer there. For them, everything is still at the point where the system has just stopped responding. Du Wei said slowly: "As for Bai Qi, he should have changed back into your battle spirit by now." ”

Chen Xiaolian checked his personal system, and Bai Qi did return to his own system, showing the state of war spirit: "Then he ...... What will happen in the future?"

"As long as you don't put it out here again. Du Wei's answer made Chen Xiaolian's heart feel relieved: "Room Zero is the most special place in Zero City. If the Hall of Eternal Life is the powerhouse of City Zero, then this is its bridge. Although Bai Qi had never been granted permission to Zero City before, we had a place left for him. It was this that allowed him to temporarily free himself from the shackles of the system, regain his senses, and regain his power. Well...... Part of the power. I don't think you're going to be stupid again, and I'm going to put it out here again. ”

Chen Xiaolian thought for a moment: "I understand." Now that everything is fine, what went wrong?"

"That order. Du Wei sighed heavily: "The order you gave to open all external passages, it has not been refreshed back to its initial state. I think the development team noticed that the entrance to City Zero was open when you opened the passageway. They don't care about anything else, but no matter what, they must ensure that City Zero is destroyed. ”

"So now......"

"Now, I think the e-Guardians are already massing. And that man......" The expression on Du Wei's face was strange, a little like a smile, and a little like helplessness: "He won't miss this opportunity." ”

"Chen?" Chen Xiaolian nodded: "I remember you just said to Bai Qi that when you gave up Zero City, everyone wanted to monopolize the Singularity, but no one had the ability to monopolize it, so they could only leave it in Zero City." So now ......"

"You guessed it right. Du Wei nodded slowly: "He has ...... With the ability to monopolize the singularity. ”

"What if you let him get the singularity?" Chen Xiaolian frowned.

"I don't know. Du Wei shook his head: "But one thing is certain, what he wants is different from ours." Our ultimate goal is to be able to completely escape the shackles of the system. But he ......"

Du Wei thought for a while: "He and we are not the same ...... Species. ”

"I understand. Chen Xiaolian nodded: "Whether it is a loophole or an awakened person, they are all people who belong to this world, and what they want is nothing more than not to be a slave to the system." But I don't understand, what does he want as a player?"

Du Wei looked at Chen Xiaolian, and after a while, he suddenly laughed: "No, he's not a player either." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Xiaolian's eyes widened, and his scalp tingled.

Tatsu is the leader of the Thorn Blossoms, something that all of the Awakened world knows.

How can the leader of a team of players not be a player?

Or rather...... If not a player, he ...... And what will it be?

"Back then, he was one of our companions. If he is really a player, how can we build City Zero with him?" Du Wei sneered: "At that time, we always thought that he was a loophole. And he always behaved like a loophole. Like what...... After killing a player or an Awoken, he will also drop a metal orb. He did so well that none of us at the time realized that he was an outlier. ”

"So...... What the hell is he!" Chen Xiaolian clenched his fists.

"He's ...... GM。 Du Wei looked at Chen Xiaolian and said in a low voice: "The first generation is different from every GM in the back. ”

"Different?" Chen Xiaolian frowned: "What does this mean?"

"I don't mind telling you. But do you really have time to listen?" Du Wei shook his head.

"Damn!" Chen Xiaolian slapped his thigh hard before reacting.

The refresh was stopped by the development team, and although he survived, the order to open the external channel still existed, and could no longer be revoked.

"There is no way to stop the impending invasion now. Du Wei smiled bitterly: "According to my guess, the system should have issued a mission by now to organize players to capture Zero City." And Chen...... It must be on its way to preparing for an invasion. Everything we have just done seems to be a futile exercise. ”

"No...... It's not useless. Chen Xiaolian gritted his teeth: "At least they are still resurrected! As long as they live, there is still hope! Before the invaders arrive, it is enough to escape from Zero City." ”

"Do you really think it's possible for them to listen to you?" Du Wei raised his eyebrows: "Over the years, how much benefit have those teams gained in Zero City, and now just rely on your empty words, let them give up?" Do you think you have this prestige?"

Chen Xiaolian was silent.

"Besides, you can't keep all the memories of what just happened. Du Wei's next sentence shocked Chen Xiaolian's whole body.

"Why?"

"Because...... You can't let Tatsu know that you've got permission. Otherwise, he will surely try to get it out of your hands. If Tatsumi wants to catch you, then you will definitely be caught by him. Unless...... He feels that you are an unimportant target that can be ignored. Du Wei's expression was very serious: "And the best way to prevent a person from divulging secrets is to let him forget it completely." ”

"Why did he get permission from me?" Chen Xiaolian was confused: "He is one of the founders of Zero City, he should have this permission a long time ago!"

"His permissions have been removed. The seats are still there. Du Wei turned his head and glanced at the stone slab and seat behind him: "Otherwise, how do you think he has been blocked out of Zero City for so many years?"

Seeing that Chen Xiaolian still wanted to ask, Du Wei shook his head: "If you really plan to save those people in Zero City again, then you shouldn't continue to chat with me here." ”

"One last thing. Chen Xiaolian gritted his teeth: "You said before that if it is a normal death, I can see the dead loophole, right?"

"Yes. Du Wei nodded: "But you don't want to buy just a one-way ticket, do you?"

"And what do I need to do if I want to bring people back?"

Du Wei smiled: "Even if I tell you now, can you remember?"

But then he added, "Don't worry. If you do make it out of City Zero, I'll let someone else you trust tell you what to do. ”

"Who?"

"Mr. Umbrella. ”

"Okay. Chen Xiaolian nodded: "How can I delete my memory?"

"Zero will do it for you, all you have to do is give him orders. Du Wei closed his eyes, and after a moment, he opened them again: "I promise, when we meet again, I will tell you what I want to know." ”

"Everything?"

"Everything. Du Wei nodded: "Now, order Zero City to delete your memories, and then try to save the people in Zero City." And then...... It's up to your luck. If you can escape from Tatsuna's hands, then, we will meet one day. ”

"Okay. Chen Xiaolian sighed: "I hope all this, you are not lying to me, and I hope you can keep your promise."

City Zero! Erase all my memories from where I found myself, and send me back to the room I was in. And also......

Do everything possible to stop Tatsu from getting your permission!"

"Accept the order, it is being executed. ”