After entering deeper inside,
Valerius casually tossed Lumine onto the massive rune circle in the center.
"Y-you… what are you trying to do?"
Lumine was scared now. No matter how she looked at it, this place didn't seem like anything good.
Wasn't getting caught supposed to mean elimination?
Then just do it already!
"Hehe." Valerius gave her a bright smile and said, "Tell me—if no one gets eliminated tonight, won't they be very excited?"
"W-what do you mean?"
Lumine didn't understand. He had gone through so much trouble just to catch her, yet he wasn't planning to eliminate her?
Valerius didn't answer directly. Instead, he continued talking to himself.
"Tonight, no one gets eliminated."
"Tomorrow, under Lumine's constant reminders, everyone narrowly escapes danger again and again."
"And Lumine's prestige within the team grows higher and higher. But… one time, Lumine makes a mistake in her plan, and a teammate is lost."
"Yet everyone still trusts her…"
"Unfortunately, after that, another person gets eliminated. Gradually, the team begins to suspect one another."
"Even though Lumine tries her best to persuade everyone to stay united, it's already impossible."
"The team splits. Some choose to follow Lumine, others choose to act alone. Sadly… they're eliminated one by one."
"In the end, inside this castle… no one survives."
"Miss Lumine, what do you think of this story?"
After hearing Valerius's narration, Lumine's whole body trembled. If things really developed according to his plan, it would be terrifying.
But then, she seemed to catch something important.
"You're trying to turn me?"
"Is that possible?"
"Hmph, what a joke. Do I look like someone who would betray my companions just for points?"
[Paimon: See! I told you Lumine would never betray anyone!]
[Jean: Yes, the Honorary Knight would never betray her allies.]
[Lisa: The little cutie knows what matters. She wouldn't fail to understand the consequences of betrayal.]
[Diluc: The Traveler would never betray others.]
[Herta: But what if there were points involved?]
[Paimon: Anything under 5 points is a no-go. But 8 points… maybe worth thinking about.]
[Ruan Mei: 10 points.]
[Sparkle: Say no more—starting today, I'm Valerius's number-one spy!]
"You… really won't consider it?"
"No need to consider."
Lumine's attitude was firm. She knew clearly that if she betrayed the team, she'd be branded a traitor in future games—and that would only make things worse.
"Sigh… what a pity." Valerius said with a disappointed expression. "I had 20 points prepared for you. Since you don't want them, I'll just eliminate you and go ask someone else."
"No need to say more. What's your plan—who do you want dead first?"
"Say it. I guarantee I'll get it done."
"How about we eliminate Luocha first? He looks pretty smart."
"Jingliu also needs special consideration. Maybe I can lure her away later, and you strike then?"
"Let me think… what excuse should I use…"
[Jing Yuan: This is what you meant by 'absolutely no chance of betrayal'?]
[Fu Xuan: Good grief, she's really enthusiastic—already helping plan things out.]
[Raiden Ei: All Inazuma personnel, take note. Next time you see this Traveler, give her a beating.]
Raiden Ei watched with a dark expression. That blond really wasn't acting human—selling everyone out for just 20 points.
[Yae Miko: Says the one who wouldn't do the same for 20 points.]
Yae Miko was certain—someone like Raiden Ei wouldn't even need 20 points. Ten might be enough.
[Raiden Ei: I'm not that kind of person!]
That's right—I'm a god. What person? And earning points—can that really be called betrayal?
[Herta: Shame you didn't ask me. I only need 10 points.]
[Ruan Mei: I'm somewhat interested as well.]
[Sparkle: I—I'll be the spy… I don't even need points!]
[Seele: Please, have some dignity.]
"What do you think of my plan?"
Lumine stared at Valerius with wide eyes, constantly signaling to him. Twenty points—should she open two ten-point draws, or go for multiple smaller ones?
"Hmm… it's good, but how can I be sure you won't betray me again?"
"No way." Lumine slapped her thigh. "I'm just not someone who betrays others!"
[Jean: …..]
[Lisa: ...]
[Barbara: ...]
Do you want to listen to what you're saying?
You've practically sold your teammates down to their underwear, and you still say you didn't betray anyone?
"Hmm… I still don't feel secure. Unless you tell me—what skills do they all have?"
"Alright."
For the sake of 20 points, Lumine sold out her teammates completely, without the slightest hesitation.
"Now that's enough, right?"
"That'll do."
Valerius nodded. Then, with a wave of his hand, a pitch-black crow appeared in the room.
Before Lumine's horrified eyes, the crow transformed into her exact appearance.
"Did you remember all of their skills?"
"I did."
The crow nodded, then opened the door and left without looking back.
"You… I… it…"
Lumine was completely dumbfounded. No matter how she thought about it, she never imagined it would end like this.
She sold out all her teammates—just to get this outcome?
"You… you're shameless."
"And you have the nerve to say that about me?"
Lumine: "...…."
Damn it—she got played again!
Lumine could already imagine what the livestream looked like right now.
[Paimon: Luuumine~~~~ how did this happen!!]
[Xiangling: This is the fate of a traitor!]
[Silver Wolf: Gotta admit, Valerius has her completely under control.]
[March 7th: Remember this—never become a traitor in the future.]
[Stelle: March, be honest—did you feel tempted just now?]
[March 7th: Of course not! How could I ever betray anyone?]
[Stelle: Then why did I hear you muttering about how to eliminate Himeko and Welt?]
[March 7th: N-no! That never happened! D-don't slander innocent people!]
[Qingque: I also heard the Diviner saying something about stabbing the General in the back.]
[Fu Xuan: Qingque… you're working overtime today!!!]
[Jing Yuan: Fu Qing, care to explain?]
[Fu Xuan: Explain what… it's just a game. Twenty points, you know.]
[Yukong: That logic checks out.]
[Jing Yuan: Hmm… that does make some sense.]
[Silver Wolf: Everyone heard that, right? Jing Yuan admitted it himself—sell him when you get the chance!]
[Sushang: Selling out the General… wow… just thinking about it is exciting.]
[Yae Miko: Everyone… I have a bold idea.]
[Kujou Sara: You'd better keep that idea to yourself.]
[Furina: Hahaha, you wouldn't dare! Fontaine would never have people like that.]
[Navia: Exactly. Gaining points by selling out teammates isn't the right path.]
[Aventurine: Trading teammates for profit is never a long-term strategy. No matter how you calculate it, it's a losing deal.]
[Topaz: How to Trade Teammates for Maximum Profit Plan.JPG (Author: Aventurine)]
[Herta: Good grief!!!]
[Silver Wolf: Told you—people from the company always say one thing and do another.]
[Jade: Aventurine's behavior doesn't represent everyone.]
[Seele: Honestly, among you, Aventurine's probably the kindest.]
[Serval: Agreed.]
[Sparkle: Hehe, little peacock, I've got plenty of ideas… let's DM!]
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