I've always been treated like an animal, so suddenly being called a hero feels quite awkward.
"Huh... I guess this is what they call 'knowing a person's face but not their heart'." Black Knight couldn't help but mutter a quiet complaint.
The police officer's voice also abruptly hitched at that moment.
He had originally wanted to remind him that the opponent's battle suit was a very high level, and ordinary attacks might not have any effect.
If you're going to fight, you either need to attack the head directly, or try to hit the connecting points of the battle suit; don't waste your chances.
But, it seemed his thoughts were a bit superfluous.
Emmm...
He glanced at the gun in his hand, then looked at the battle suit in front of him that firearms couldn't even scratch, now casually torn to pieces by this terrifying guy.
He felt his heart was even starting to tremble a little.
This was the first time he formally realized what a gap in absolute power meant!
That person from the Apostles had seemed like an invincible superman before him, but in front of this newly arrived person, he was like a helpless little chick with no strength to tie up a chicken.
Has the world already become like this...
Originally, during his repeated calls for backup, his captain had told him that someone from Divine Punishment was hunting down those Apostles at high speed.
He was told to hold on a little longer, that he might very well encounter him in his direction.
At the time, he had never held out any hope, but now, he never expected he'd actually managed to wait for him!
He wasn't a Chosen One. Although he'd seen many leaked game videos online, it felt like watching through a dimensional barrier, without any real sense of reality.
Now, the shock he received was immense.
"Ahhhhhh!"
While this brave police officer was speaking, the Apostle on the other side was almost screaming his throat hoarse.
He was starting to be able to guess a little why the other Apostles before him had started disappearing one after another.
A strangely calm and polite voice reached his ears.
"Time isn't plentiful, so I might have to skip over some useless formalities."
"The people before, their direct questioning was all nonsense, so I could only act first. I hope you understand."
It was just breaking one hand, after all. It's not really that excessive, right?
It doesn't hurt anyway.
Apostle: !?
He was already cursing in his heart. His body was twisted into position, he couldn't even see the face of the person who'd arrived!
"Who... are you?"
"I'm from Divine Punishment, acting on orders. If you have a problem, go find that woman." Lu Ce said flatly.
"Divine Punishment?!"
Sure enough, the reaction was similar. The Apostle before him also showed an expression of surprise.
"I ask you, why do you think Divine Punishment is on your Apostles' side? Who told you that?"
"The things they do, aren't they the same as us?!"
"...Oh, I see."
The Apostle waited for the next question while thinking about how to escape.
Suddenly, he found his vision whirling violently, and he saw the man who was restraining him.
It was a young, somewhat handsome and delicate face.
So young...
Why does it seem like it doesn't hurt anymore...
This was his last thought. Afterwards, because his head had been casually twisted around once, he fell to the ground.
Lu Ce's questions were finished, so naturally, he was no longer needed.
"Hmm, this answer means they just think that way, rather than directly sharing the same 'divine certification system,' right?"
"An interesting misunderstanding?"
"Buddy, you seem a bit impatient today." Black Knight seized the opening and instantly spoke up. "Are you a bit worried she's lying to you?"
"If you have this much to say, you can also go wait inside my Dimensional Backpack." Lu Ce twisted the wristband.
"Everyone has their own choices. Her choice is her business."
Checking his in-game interface, the time until the contraction ended and the World Game began was only about ten minutes left.
Alright, I've cleared out quite a few Apostles, and asked all the questions I needed to.
Now, I should formally start moving towards the game area.
Just as he was turning back, the police officer behind him suddenly called out to him.
"This... hero, are you going to participate in this game?"
"Thank you very much for your help today."
"Ah, it's nothing. I'm from Divine Punishment, just following the boss's orders." Lu Ce quickly spoke up, thinking to push all future troublesome matters away.
In the future, if there are any activities, questioning, or similar operations, go find Divine Punishment, don't come looking for me!
Of course, another benefit is that probably no one would think a Divine Punishment member is "Sin."
The police officer found it strange that he kept emphasizing his Divine Punishment identity. It seemed he was quite proud of his affiliation...
"You... would it be convenient to say, how strong are you in this world?"
He actually knew his question wasn't very appropriate, but right now, his hand holding the gun was trembling slightly, and he couldn't help but ask.
"Me?"
Lu Ce thought for a moment.
"I probably am indeed considered a very strong person. But, as far as I know, there should still be quite a few stronger than me."
After that, he didn't want to delay any longer. After speaking, he didn't give this person a chance to chat further and swiftly charged into that purple contraction zone.
Watching his figure disappear in a flash, the police officer stared blankly, somewhat lost in thought.
Stronger than him... there are actually many?
Silently, he slid the now-empty gun into his pocket. Hesitating, his gaze turned towards the distant contraction zone!
......
"You think, will the strength I displayed make people suspect I'm 'Sin'..."
By now, Lu Ce had already entered the contraction zone and was starting to wander somewhat boredly under this purple sky.
"Are you crazy?" Black Knight said somewhat speechlessly.
"Someone called you a hero a couple of times, have you forgotten what you're like when you put on the mask? Forgetting your roots, huh?!"
What do you mean forgetting roots? Shouldn't not wearing the mask be the real roots...
[Contraction Time Ended!]
[All World Game scenarios are now fixed, blocking internal and external communication!]
[Congratulations to all who chose to participate! You now have the possibility of being chosen by God!]
The game's countdown ended, and the announcement sounded.
Lu Ce looked up. The world before him seemed to begin restructuring, changing.
A somewhat familiar aura permeated the space between heaven and earth.
"Welcome, everyone, to Lust City!"