Chapter 9 is just the beginning

Sender 9 is dead?

Is Karen a murderer?

Jason, who was flipping through the book he had just redeemed, "How to Properly Participate in the 'Crazy Game'" (one for the Survivor and one for the Abuser version), looked up in shock when he heard the news coming out of the TV, and looked at the news that suddenly came to an end.

A struggle between families?

Or is it a struggle between heirs?

Still is......

Some hostile forces?

Almost instantly, Jason subconsciously thought of this.

Any family, although powerful, is inevitably intertwined with the passage of time.

Fighting, naturally, is inevitable.

After all, no matter how big a family is, its resources are limited.

If you want to get resources, you have to strive for the top.

Maybe it's a family, and it's also amiable on the surface.

Secretly?

Rat.

And the enemy is the same.

In order to obtain more benefits and resources, the enemy will never disappear, but will only appear in a steady stream, either swallowing the enemy and turning it into its own nutrients, or being destroyed by the enemy and becoming a fertile soil for the enemy's back garden.

Either way, though, Jason definitely doesn't believe it's Jialun's doing.

It's not that Jason has any absolute confidence in Kalen.

Instead, I feel that Jialun's strength is not enough!

"Is it being used?"

Jason muttered to himself.

Sender 9, Jason has seen.

It wasn't that long ago in this apartment.

At that time, Sende 9 was arrogant and domineering, with disdain in his eyes.

But the other party has the confidence to do so.

Jason was beyond ordinary perception, and he could clearly perceive that even in this 'heavily defended' apartment, there were two lines of sight that had been firmly locked on him.

Not before, with the appearance of Sender 9, and with the departure of Sender 9.

It's clear that Sender 9 has enough arrangements.

Carry a bodyguard with you, and the strength is quite good.

In particular, the other party is so cautious when he sees him, a 'man in a cage', will Sende 9 make no arrangements when he sees Jialun?

It's impossible.

Even if it is a temporary initiative, there will definitely be a sound measure.

So, someone must have laid it out.

With Jialun as the 'bait', he lured Sende 9.

Or this 'round' can be extended a little forward.

For example, when you come to see him, is it also a precursor to this 'bureau'?

Thinking of this, Jason still doesn't know about the whole process of the incident for the time being, but there is one thing, Jason is sure.

The people in this layout are quite familiar with Sender 9, not only understanding Sender 9's habits and ways of doing things, but also gaining insight into Sender 9's character weaknesses.

Otherwise, it would not have been possible to assassinate Sender 9 so simply, and it would have just rightly launched a 'scapegoat'.

"Professional!"

Jason commented.

Then, after scanning the news twice more, and finding nothing more, Jason quickly retracted his attention.

Since it is professional, it naturally will not leave more clues.

Relying on such news to find clues is really fantastical.

And digging deeper?

He's not 'Detective Jason' now, he's just a 'madter'.

What's more, with the power of the Sende family, he doesn't need to dig deeper, and some people are willing to come forward.

There will be brave men under the great reward.

As long as there is enough remuneration, there are more people than him who are willing to investigate everything.

In fact, it is also true.

And, sooner than Jason imagined-

Wow, whoa.

As the pages turned, Jason's attention was once again drawn to the book in his hand.

"There are so many maps?"

"Sure enough, to be able to become a popular 'game' in the world, except for some accidental factors, all necessary factors are indispensable."

Looking at the "How to Participate in the 'Crazy Game' Correctly" in his hand, Jason couldn't help but admire.

He was looking at the 'Survivor' version against the 'Sadist' version.

This is not his habit, but the advice given by the author of the book "How to Properly Play the 'Crazy Game'".

Although it is not ruled out that the other party wants the buyer to pay more points, Jason thinks it is worth the money.

At the very least, Jason has gained a lot of money from the more than 30 'game maps', not to mention the battle of wits between the 'Survivors' and the 'Abusives' on these maps. ‘

Survivors, using everything they can use, either set traps, or attack the west, or simply rely on the strength of the crowd to kill the 'Berserker'.

This is what impresses Jason the most.

In the preliminary round of a certain 'game', a 'survivor' gathered the strength of 30 people, set a trap, used himself as bait, led the pursuing 'abuser' into the trap, and then relied on the numerical advantage to pile up the 'abuser'.

Of course, most of the 'survivors' were killed and wounded, and even the 'survivors' who planned the layout were not spared.

However, the death of the 'abuser' made the number of viewers of that game reach an extreme.

It was also because of that competition that more favorable conditions for the 'Survivors' appeared.

For example: Tip!

For example: Treasure Chest!

The former is just as Jason knew before.

And the treasure chest?

is hidden in the map.

There is a chance that weapons, drugs, food, or other miscellaneous items may be found inside.

This is one of the reasons why Jason thinks that the books in his hands are worth the money, because the books in his hands are marked in detail where these treasure chests once appeared.

It's not 100% accurate, but it's enough for Jason to make some inferences.

And with the advent of 'tipping' and 'treasure chests', the situation of absolute victory of the 'abuser' in the past has been broken.

The 'Survivors' and the 'Abusives' have become in a relationship.

Even, at a certain time, the 'Survivors' became the side that won the majority.

Until the rules of the 'game' change again.

The 'Abuster' may enter the arena with his own 'handy' weapon.

After that, the two sides became back and forth again.

"Balanced?"

Jason looks at the essence of the rules of the 'game'.

Of course, he knows very well that this 'balance' is not for 'fairness', but just to make 'the game' more attractive.

The one-sided victory is very refreshing.

But it doesn't last.

It's like playing a game with a cheat.

The game, which ends with cheats.

Only the confrontation between each other is the most attractive.

The best thing is that one side has a slight disadvantage, but gritted its teeth and chased straight and turned the tables at the last moment.

That's what the 'audience' wants to see.

So, that's what 'games' do.

And because of this, Jason can guess that his next 'game' is definitely not that simple.

After all, he had already 'crushed' in the last game.

This one?

In order to make the game more engaging, some adjustments will also be made to the 'game' planning.

As a result, Jason was more attentive to the maps.

Although there is a high probability that it will not be used.

But the 'Survivors' set traps at key locations, and the 'Sadters' pursued them in inconspicuous places, which were experiences he could learn from.

Just as Jason was looking through the wonderful example of a 'Survivor' rummaging through a wooden box and pushing a wooden board to smash the 'Berserker', footsteps could be heard in the hallway again.

It's for two.

One is the 'contact' Pearce.

The other is an unfamiliar footstep.

Knock, knock.

"Can we open the door?"

After the knock on the door, it was Pelce's inquiry.

It wasn't until Jason nodded that the color of the wood faded from the glass door.

It seemed like a redundant move, but Pelce did it anyway.

As a qualified 'contact', he adheres to everything in the 'contact' manual.

In addition, we should be wary of the 'abuser' and 'respectful' at the same time.

Single quotation marks are marked on the manual.

As for how to understand?

That's a personal thing.

Peere chose to give 'as much respect as possible'.

Just like that.

What about the others, I don't know.

At the very least, Jason didn't hate such behavior, and his gaze at Pelce was softer.

However, looking at the people beside Peiles, they were not so polite.

Indifferent.

That's the only meaning in Jason's gaze.

Not only because Jason and the other party met for the first time, but also because the other party's eyes and expressions were tentative and hidden malice from beginning to end.

Maybe the other party thinks he is hiding it well, but under Jason's perception, the other party has nothing to hide.

"Hello, Jason."

The other party greeted politely on the surface, and at the same time bowed slightly.

A black suit, a white shirt, and a pair of cheap leather shoes make the other party look like a door-to-door salesperson.

However, the salesman is not as sharp as the other party's eyes.

When greeting Jason, the strange visitor's gaze was firmly fixed on Jason.

didn't let go of Jason's every move.

Although Jason wears an ice hockey mask, his exposed eyes are enough for the other party to scrutinize.

It's a pity that Jason has maintained that indifference throughout.

There was not the slightest fluctuation in his eyes.

This disappointed the strange visitor, but not discouraged, and the other straightened his back and turned to look at the 'contact' Pelce.

"Mr. Pelles, I'd like to talk to Jason alone."

The other party said.

"Yes."

"But follow the rules."

Pelce didn't stop, just admonished, and after gesturing to Jason, he turned and walked to the end of the hallway.

Automatic door, one open and one close.

Peer's figure disappeared behind the door.

The strange visitor then looked at Jason again.

"Jason, I'm Beard, the security advisor of the Sender family."

The other party introduces his identity.

Jason wasn't surprised.

After the death of Sender 9, the first people sent by the Sender family must be their own people.

This is a must for a big family.

If something happens, hiring an outside person will only make everyone think that the family is a real person.

"Jason, there must be some guess as to why I'm here."

The Sender family's security advisor gestured to the TV that was still playing.

At this moment, the TV is naturally showing the assassination of Sender 9.

Even the live broadcast and replay of the 'game' were suppressed at this time.

Heat is the topic that is always being chased.

"Master Sende 9 is a good young man, although he has some problems unique to young people, but most of the time, he has done a good job, at least he has done everything that a young man can do."

"Therefore, he was pinned on high hopes."

"Because of this, his accidental death will cause very bad things."

"Including Jason, it's also in the category of influence."

"So, Jason, did you want to talk to me?"

After a completely unnecessary 'greeting' in Jason's opinion, or even a nonsense remark, Beard suddenly asked without a beginning or an end, and when questioning, Beard stared at Jason's eyes again.

Undoubtedly, this is a questioning technique.

Jason has seen quite a few people use this technique.

Inside the 'City That Never Sleeps'.

Quest world.

And for his own safety, Jason has long started training himself so that he does not show unexpected expressions at any time, including his own eyes.

Therefore, the results were disappointing for Beard.

He got nothing.

Beard didn't give up, though.

"Maybe Jason forgot something."

"I can give you a heads-up."

"In Jialun, yes, it's the murderer who was announced to kill Master Sender 9, when he participated in the preliminary round of the previous 'game', Lord Jason, you helped him."

"Exchanged 1 point for a lighter."

Beard explained it in detail as if he were reminding, as if he were saying that I knew everything.

But Jason is still the same.

His face was covered in an ice hockey mask, and his eyes were emotionless and unwavering.

Beard stared into the eyes.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

After a full ten seconds, Biddle took a deep breath.

"You know, it's not good for you to hide it."

"Karen is just a substitute for the dead who has been pushed out."

"And you?"

"You don't want to be anything like that, do you?"

Beard looked like he was doing good for Jason.

Then, when he saw that the coercion was useless, he immediately began to lure.

"The Wild Hunters need to win the Grand Final to be free, but if you're willing to help the Sender family, the Sender family can set you free early."

"Maybe you need a makeover, but what is it compared to freedom, right?"

As he spoke, Biddle looked at Jason expectantly.

But once again, the security advisor was disappointed.

Jason is still the same.

This time, the security advisor frowned.

Jason was tougher than he thought.

However, there is one thing, this security adviser is certain.

Jason's calm eyes must be hiding something.

Something to do with Sender 9?

Or is it something else?

The security adviser is unknown.

However, he can already make a difference.

Thinking of this, the security advisor chose to leave.

After saying hello to Pelce in the hallway, the security advisor returned to the car, picked up the phone directly from the car, and dialed a number.

"Your Excellency, I confirm it."

"Jason has something to hide."

"But I don't know if it's related to Master Sende 9."

"Check!"

"Whether it's related or not, you have to check it for me, Master Sende 9 is dead, and others don't want to be happy."

A slightly somber voice came from the earpiece.

Beard's heart sank.

He knew exactly what that word meant.

He understands better what will happen after that.

Suddenly, the Sender family's security advisor began to pray silently for the innocents who might appear.

Kill a thousand by mistake and don't let go of one.

That's how the Sender family does it.

It is also the practice of most of the top 100 families.

Fairness, mercy?

Nope.

Whoever believes that there is one is a real fool.

sighed silently in his heart, but the security advisor of the Sender family said loudly.

"Understood."

Then, the phone hung up.

After sitting in the car and thinking for a while, Biddle was ready to go and see Garyn, the 'direct' murderer should have more clues.

The car started.

As an old driver, Biddle drove the car quite steadily and drove into the road.

But at the next moment, a heavy truck that merged in from the fork in the road crashed straight into the car driven by Biddle.

Bang!

(End of chapter)