Ignoring the risks, the amusement park project was launched.

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Rejected, Rikka pouted, muttered something, and lay back down, her ahoge drooping even more listlessly.

Chapters 96 and 97: The Dream Game Begins, the Guard Bureau Logs In!

Late at night, Jiang Qiu, having eaten and drunk her fill, was already lying peacefully in bed.

His gaze was somewhat vacant as he stared at the ceiling, finding it difficult to adjust to the cold and deserted room.

According to the normal procedure, shouldn't a new round of fierce battles and trials begin at this point?

Or perhaps it's a post-match review and exchange between opponents who appreciate each other after the duel?

But now I'm all alone!

Shika used the excuse of supervising Rikka's homework to sneak back to her room. Miss Suffering was dragged out drinking by her colleagues and won't be back today. Hoshika, as usual, went back to her room to sleep with Hongxia.

Mikasa worked out really hard at the gym today, and fell asleep almost immediately after eating.

How could I have fallen so low and lonely in this long, dark night?!

No, there's still a chance!

Jiang Qiu also remembered the dream game ability she had just mentioned today, and thought it would be a good opportunity to give it a try.

As he closed his eyes again and tried to calm himself down, his consciousness quickly became hazy.

A moment later, the familiar Paradise System notification sounded in his mind—

[Start the Dream Game?]

【Yes】

The moment she made her choice, Jiang Qiu's consciousness suddenly sank.

The next second, he felt as if he were falling into an abyss, plummeting wildly until his consciousness completely shut down.

A bustling city that feels both familiar and strange, with crowds and vehicles constantly flowing by.

The comforting aroma of fireworks fills every corner of the city, and the leisurely and peaceful atmosphere makes people want to immerse themselves in it, reluctant to disturb the beautiful scene.

But at this very moment, the news broadcast on the advertising screen hanging outside one of the high-rise buildings pulled the entire fictional world into a tense atmosphere of impending storm—

Yesterday, a particularly heinous robbery occurred at a bank in our city. Five masked robbers stole 100 million yuan in cash and used weapons, resulting in numerous casualties among Imperial Guard personnel and hostages.

The five perpetrators have fled the scene, but are still in the city.

[The Guard Bureau held a press conference, where Senior Superintendent Chan Fai-kit, head of the special investigation team that officially took over the case, spoke on behalf of the Bureau.]

As Chen Huijie appeared on the screen, her solemn face, filled with anger, exuded an indescribable sense of oppression and murderous intent.

Faced with numerous questions from reporters, she simply and solemnly assured them—

"Three hours! The Guard Bureau will wipe out these thugs within three hours!"

"A mob of rabble, they must pay the price for their provocation of the police and their actions that have caused safety problems for citizens!"

As Chen Huijie's declaration spread in all directions, the Guard Bureau's vehicles were already on their way to the target location.

Inside the carriage, Chen Huijie sat blankly on a bench, looking around uncertainly.

Wasn't I resting at home? How did I suddenly end up here?

A dream? But how could it feel so real?

Within sight, familiar colleagues from the Konoebu, Hoshiguma, and Swire were prominently featured.

Besides these, there were also Feixiao Meihong and two other unfamiliar people on the bus.

Those two were, of course, Yuuki Asuna and Asada Shino from the game research club.

Before Chen Huijie could even ask any questions, a nearly transparent blue screen unfolded before them, reminding them of the mission—

All five masked criminals have been arrested and brought to justice; shooting may be used if necessary.

To balance the game, the Sentinel faction's strength will be somewhat weakened.

[Complete the task to receive a surprise prize]

But when the photos of the five bandits wearing masks were displayed on the screen, subtle expressions appeared on the faces of Chen Huijie and the others.

The one ranked first looks a bit like Jiang Qiu, doesn't she?

Asuna and the others standing nearby also recognized the identities of the remaining people with twitching eyes.

The five bandits were none other than Jiang Qiu, Mikasa, Exusiai, Kaguya, and Fu Shi.

The opposing team also clearly received a similar red screen notification.

[Capture and eliminate all Guard Bureau personnel in this raid]

To balance the game, the bandit faction will receive certain buffs.

[A surprise prize awaits upon completion of the task]

"Wow, this is the first time I've had such a realistic dream, and I'm still so conscious."

Kaguya poked at the light screen in front of her with great interest, and her entire arm passed right through it.

The others, including Exusiai, listened to the murmurs and were momentarily unable to distinguish between reality and dreams.

But the last moment I remembered was definitely asleep in the room.

Before they could react, several large boxes suddenly appeared on the floor in front of them.

Exusiai instinctively opened the box and her eyes flashed with a terrifying light.

It's all weapons!

Although I don't know exactly what's going on, as long as I can play with a gun, that's fine!

Submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, pistols, grenades, smoke grenades, butterfly knives

It has everything you need!

"Wow, this is way more than what you can find in a game."

Fu Shi was also excitedly rummaging through the many weapons, and immediately stuffed several grenades into his pocket.

This afternoon, I didn't get to use my grenades effectively in "Lost Paradise," but now I can finally throw them to my heart's content in my dreams.

Mikasa, meanwhile, thoughtfully pinched her thigh hard. Only after confirming that the pain was almost gone did she finally relax.

However, in order to prevent Jiang Qiu from being killed, she also picked up a weapon that looked more lethal.

Jiang Qiu, who was standing to the side, rummaged through the weapon box and, after confirming that there wasn't a single bulletproof vest, her eyelids twitched involuntarily.

I'm completely bad at FPS games. Without a bulletproof vest, wouldn't I just get riddled with bullets by Inspector Chen and his team?

Just as he was getting nervous, Fu Shi, who was already fully armed, casually patted him on the shoulder and reassured him—

"Don't worry, godfather. Just lie there. With so many weapons, we can easily wipe out any invading enemy!"

Exusiai and the others beside her raised their guns high in response, as if they were ready to fight the Royal Guard to the bitter end.

At the same time, the Guard Bureau's combat vehicles also arrived at the gate of their hidden factory.

As Chen Huijie and the others disembarked, the familiar notification sound rang in everyone's ears once again—

[This dream game will officially begin in three minutes. Please be prepared.]

To avoid nightmares, no weapon or melee combat will cause actual damage during the game, but some pain and corresponding effects will remain.

The losing team will receive a minor penalty; there's no need to worry.

Now, please enjoy the fun of the dream game.

Chapters 97 and 98: The real hunting game begins

【Games start】

The amusement park system's notification sound instantly resounded in everyone's minds.

Just as Chen Huijie and the others were about to storm into the abandoned factory, their bodies suddenly sank without warning.

It was as if invisible shackles were firmly binding them, instantly suppressing everyone's ability to move.

Feeling that indescribable sluggishness and powerlessness, Hoshiguma and the others frowned slightly, but didn't take it too seriously.

For them, even serious injuries do not affect the execution of combat plans, and they can overcome even the most difficult conditions.

Not to mention that this time they are only dealing with a few students.

Recalling the image of Jiang Qiu working herself to the bone in the gym, Fei Xiao and the others felt exceptionally relaxed.

"Although I don't know why I have such strange dreams, it's still a unique kind of fun."

"I'm actually quite curious about what the surprise grand prize will be."

"It feels a lot like playing online games in a dream. I hope everyone in my dream is as strong as they are in real life."

"It was just a small challenge, easily overcome."

The group chatted as they walked into the factory.

As for the situation where they all clearly recognized it as a dream, they took it as a reflection of their subconscious.

It's impossible to dream about being able to connect online with others, right?

The moment everyone stepped into the factory, the relaxed atmosphere vanished instantly.

Chen Huijie and the others, who were at the forefront, immediately adopted a defensive combat posture, constantly scanning all the nearby corners where people could hide.

Seemingly influenced by their professional attitude, Asuna Shino and Mokou behind them also followed suit and became wary.

Feixiao, acting as the rear guard, followed at the very back of the group with the other Guard Bureau colleagues, his eyes solemnly surveying the spacious and empty environment on the first floor of the factory.

The first floor was obviously not a place to hide people, and all the staircases leading to the upper floors were blocked off with iron plates, leaving only two elevators to the upper floors.

Upon seeing this, Chen Huijie and the others carefully confirmed that there were no explosives or other traps installed in the elevator. They then immediately split into two groups and boarded the elevator at the same time.

As they gradually approached the actual combat area, Exusiai and the others frantically traversed the maze-like rooms on the second floor.

With the entire factory map clearly imprinted in their minds by the Paradise System, the exhilarating feeling of being strengthened to the extreme made them feel terrifyingly powerful.

As they sprinted, their blood boiled with the incredible speed they were going at.

They now even think they can take on an entire Guards squad by themselves!

While Exusiai and the others were responsible for the assault and ambush, Kaguya stayed behind at the main camp.

While monitoring the location of Chen Huijie and others, she will also use earpieces to direct the group to carry out ambushes and encirclements.

However, under her questioning gaze, Jiang Qiu on the screen stealthily made her way to a more secluded location.

However, considering that this guy's FPS skills were indeed very poor, Kaguya let him be, as long as he didn't fall in the chaos of battle too quickly.

Meanwhile, on Jiang Qiu's side, an invisible mission screen appeared in front of him—

Hidden Quest

[While preserving Chen Huijie, carry out special assassination executions against other arrested or defeated members of the Guard Force. 0/9]

[The "Invincible Body" effect is activated by default during the execution; feel free to crush the defeated.]

[After completing the execution, you can send your teammates to engage in a duel trial with Chen Huijie, where the teammates are the stakes, and win two matches. 0/2]

[Complete the hidden quest to receive a special surprise reward]

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As Jiang Qiu looked at the contents of the special execution document, his eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

This game is much wilder than he imagined!

But since it's a dream, there's not much to hold back. It's time to show them what an absolute difference in strength really is!

Unaware of the hidden threat, Chen Huijie and the others finally reached the second floor.

After surveying the two large maze-like areas ahead and behind, Chen Huijie pondered for a moment before issuing the order—

"Next, we will split into three groups to carry out the operation."

"Me, Mokou, and Shino are a group, and we are responsible for exploring area A ahead."

"Shihuai, Feixiao, and Mingnina will form two groups to explore area B in the rear."

"Hoshiguma, you lead the remaining personnel into three groups to guard the elevator and prevent the bandits from causing damage and affecting their escape route."

"Yes!"