Gu Mian stroked his chin pensively.

His green "Doctor" nickname was due to the brooch given by the Evil God.

He initially thought he was the only one who received this nickname-changing brooch, but he didn't expect that others with occupations also had green-font nicknames.

Does this mean that as long as you have a profession, you will own this green leaf brooch specially made by the Evil God?

The high school girl, Keke, seemed very curious about the green text above Gu Mian's head, her eyes wide as she stared at the top of his head.

At this time, Nine Lives, a teenager with a small braid and glasses who seemed somewhat delusional, also came over.

He curiously glanced at the guitar case Gu Mian carried on his back and quickly looked away.

This thing was just too conspicuous. In fact, others had also sneaked a few glances, not quite understanding why this doctor would carry such a heavy item.

Everyone knew that this instance wasn't named "A Hundred Thousand Whys."

So no one asked any bizarre questions like, "Why are you carrying a guitar?" or "Is there really a guitar in the guitar bag?"

Bai Qiong was the first to look away from Gu Mian, turning his gaze towards the figures in the distance.

It was late at night, and the people on the other side were too far away from them. They had to strain their eyes to see the situation there. Fortunately, the street lamp above was still on, though its light was very weak.

Bai Qiong stretched his neck slightly.

That ferocious scar ran from the middle of his collarbone all the way to behind his ear. The uneven skin reflected the faint light, looking especially horrifying.

Nine Lives, the long-haired teenager, subconsciously kept his distance from this person who looked as if he'd been struck with an axe.

Although he looks a bit delusional, he still has the subconscious instinct to seek advantages and avoid harm. This person doesn't look like a good guy, no matter how you look at him, even though he always has that gentle expression on his face...

Manjusaka also stood not far away, not approaching any further. This woman, who enjoyed sneering while fiddling with a fruit knife, had kept to the periphery since entering the instance. She still hadn't integrated with them, radiating an air of superiority, as if thinking, I disdain to associate with you foolish humans.

Right now, only Gu Mian and Keke were beside Bai Qiong.

Moreover, Keke, the high school girl, seemed to have been attracted by the green text above Gu Mian's head.

Bai Qiong evidently also realized that Nine Lives and Manjusaka were keeping their distance. He managed a strained smile and raised a hand to cover the horrifying scar on his neck, though he couldn't conceal it entirely.

Gu Mian noticed Fatty's mouth seemed to be opening and closing continuously. He must be shouting.

But they couldn't hear any sound from their side.

They weren't that far apart... Could it be that the transparent barrier is also blocking the sound?

Gu Mian frowned as he thought.

No game rules, no role assignments... Right from the start, our group of ten was split into two, and even sound is blocked. How are we supposed to play this game of hide-and-seek?

Just then, without any warning, he suddenly heard a loud voice from above.

"Heartbeat Hide-and-Seek Instance, game rules."

Gu Mian looked up, but there was nothing above him except the dark sky.

The voice was somewhat jumbled, as if shouted from hundreds of loudspeakers simultaneously. The entire city seemed to echo with this cacophony.

The others also looked up one after another; of course, they too only saw the pitch-black sky.

The voice continued.

"Heartbeat Hide-and-Seek Instance, game rules."

"Factions are divided into two groups. Five players will be 'Hunters'; the remaining units will be 'Survivors'."

As soon as this announcement was made, the players below erupted into an uproar.

Fatty looked up at the sky, an incredulous expression on his face. "So, five will be 'humans,' and five will be 'ghosts'?"

He had played many rounds of hide-and-seek since he was little, but he had never seen such a role distribution before.

Why so many 'ghosts'?

This is very unfair to the players playing as 'humans'.

Chu Changge looked at the five figures in the distance. He didn't complain but instead analyzed, "We have five people on our side, and they have five people on theirs."

Chu Changge was always very cautious. He never mentioned Gu Mian's name in front of other players. If he had to refer to him, he would use "Doctor" or "he" instead.

Fatty understood. "So, you mean the instance will randomly pick one of our two groups to be the 'humans,' and the other group will be the 'ghosts'?"

The implication was clear: it could also be the other way around.

Regardless of which group was chosen as 'humans' or 'ghosts,' the two groups would be in opposition.

"Yes," Chu Changge nodded. "It's just that the number of 'ghosts' seems a bit high..."

The voice from above continued to echo.

"Heartbeat Hide-and-Seek Instance, game rules."

"Players are divided into two groups. Five will be 'Hunters,' and the remaining units will be 'Survivors.'"

"Next, a group will be randomly chosen to become the 'Hunters.'"

So, it really is like that.

Chu Changge looked up at the five silhouettes in the distance. The game will randomly pick one of our two groups to be the 'ghosts'...

Fatty heard the other players around him seemingly holding their breath. They obviously understood the importance of faction assignment in this instance. It seems a bit safer to be a 'ghost,' doesn't it?

The selection process wouldn't take long; it might even have been predetermined.

Before two seconds had passed, the voice from above spoke again.

"The 'Hunter' group has been selected. 'Hunter' members include 'Doctor,' Nine Lives, Bai Qiong, Manjusaka, Keke."

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