Only Player

Chapter 148 Pure Love
"Is this watch used to detect whether we are telling the truth?"

Will asked, pointing at the watch on the table.

The watch is a brass-colored round metal watch with a simple overall style. It is equipped with a display screen that shows heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other data.

"Yes."

Yi Yi said calmly, "I know you all have remarkable abilities, and perhaps some of you are top hackers, but believe me, your abilities will not interfere with the watch in any way. If you don't believe me, you can try it first."

Will observed the watch, then took it doubtfully in his hand.

"Ask me a question." He looked at everyone.

"Do you like apples?" Jiang Wuming asked.

"I don't like it." Will controlled his breathing and heartbeat, keeping all physiological characteristics at normal levels.

beep!
The watch screen turned red and a big cross appeared on it, indicating that Will was lying.

"One more question," Will said.

"Do you like eating watermelon?" Jiang Wuming continued to ask.

This time, Will used the "power of my thoughts" to interfere with the watch, and kept repeating in his mind "I think this is an ordinary watch", "I think this is an ordinary watch"...

At the same time, he answered, "I don't like it."

beep!
The watch gave another reminder, and a red cross appeared.

Will frowned. My power of thinking doesn't work? This is strange.

What's going on with this watch?

And who is Yi Yi who could take out this watch?

"Do you believe it now?" Yi Yi said.

“Is your family really in the medical business?”

Will looked at the watch. "I don't know how this thing can tell the truth from the lies, but this should be the most advanced technology in Night City, right? How did you get it? Who are you?"

“After you pass the third test, I will tell you everything you want to know. Of course, if you find it troublesome, you can choose to leave now.

If you decide to proceed, please take a seat."

Everyone exchanged glances, then walked over, pulled out a chair and sat down.

The intuition of the extraordinary people told them that Yi Yi had a big problem and that continuing might bring unexpected gains.

After they took their seats, the floor of the hall cracked again, and a huge circular screen slowly rose up, surrounding the five people in the middle.

The lights in the villa's living room were turned off, and it was pitch black overhead. The circular screen lit up, revealing a scene in the studio. The staff were frantically preparing for the live broadcast, viewers were rushing in, and the host was repeatedly checking his lines...

The extremely realistic images, coupled with the immersive sound effects, made Zhou Yuan and his companions feel as if they were really in the show's studio.

Zhou Yuan put on the watch.

[This is a watch that can detect whether the wearer is telling the truth or a lie, but this little guy is not a high-tech product. You can get the answer after taking it apart, but now it's time for you to participate in the show. ]

Not a high-tech product? Zhou Yuan's heart moved slightly, maybe it was some kind of abnormal prop, or a magic prop?

After all, the worldview of this game world is very complicated, and it is not uncommon for magical items to appear in a technological city like Night City.

Just as Zhou Yuan was thinking, a burst of passionate music sounded and the show began.

At the same time, the program screens appeared on the screens of the entire Night City, including mobile phones, televisions, computers, sky screens, virtual projection advertisements...

"What the hell." The extraordinary person who knew Zhou Yuan and his group was stunned on the spot. What was going on?
Why did these people go to participate in the show?
"Good morning, Night City! Welcome to today's special program "Truth or Dare"! This program is sponsored by an unknown sponsor!"

The host was a man in a flashy pink suit, with an impeccable smile and a row of brilliant gold teeth: "I am your good friend - Stanley!"

"We have invited five guests to today's show. You can see that they are all handsome men and beautiful women. Uh... this green-skinned friend, do you have any strange disease?"

"Yes." The orc Will nodded seriously, "I got a plant disease and turned into a vegetable, so my skin is green. But I don't need to eat, I can get full just by basking in the sun and photosynthesizing."

"Oh - that's a really convenient ability." Stanley was a little surprised, but soon put on a smile, "Then let's start with this vegetative friend. Please introduce yourselves, guests."

"My name is Will. I like reading, planting flowers, and fishing. I live an ordinary life, nothing special."

"It's really a widespread and popular hobby." Stanley looked at the next person.

"Huo Yanluo, 35 years old, likes to fight." Huo Yanluo leaned on the back of the chair with his arms folded.

"Oh, you're still a little hot pepper." Stanley teased, and there was a cheer from the audience and the sound of whistles.

Then, the spotlight fell on Jiang Wuming.

"Jiang Wuming. I have many hobbies, such as black stockings, white stockings, flesh-colored stockings, long socks, short socks, and over-the-knee socks, and I often help others find notebooks and license plate numbers on the Internet. Everyone calls me a hero." Jiang Wuming said with his chest puffed out.

"Then you really deserve to be called a hero." Stanley nodded in agreement.

The searchlight moved and focused on Bai Lang.

"Bai Lang. What are my hobbies? Looking at pretty girls, reading books, and sometimes going swimming."

Finally, the searchlight fell on Zhou Yuan.

"You can call me Wang Zhen, or Ding Zhen. I am the partner of justice, the passing Kamen Rider, the criminal slayer, the avenger of the night, the Pokémon master, the leader of Beihai Kindergarten, the number one expert of Nanshan Nursing Home, the online rhythm leader, the god in the gaming field..." Zhou Yuan reported a series of nicknames.

"Sorry, I can't seat so many people here."

Stanley laughed twice, and when no one else laughed, he laughed angrily: "Before the game starts, I will announce the rules again."

“I will ask everyone ten questions in total. As long as your answers are always correct, you can pass the game and get generous rewards.

But if one person lies, sorry, you will all be eliminated.

Then... the game begins!"

The spotlight was on Will.

"First question, please."

Stanley hesitated for a long time before asking, "Do you have a lover?"

"?"

Will didn't seem to expect the question to be so simple. He was stunned for a moment before nodding: "Yes."

A green check mark appeared on the watch, indicating that he had told the truth.

There was no sound from the audience. After all, the question was too common and simple, without any explosive points.

The spotlight then focused on Huo Yanluo.

"Hiss... This question seems a bit embarrassing."

Stanley looked at Huo Yanluo and asked, "Excuse me, have you ever seen pornographic websites?"

Huo Yanluo looked strange. What kind of problem was this?
"I have seen it." She nodded frankly.

There was an immediate burst of booing from the audience.

Huo Yanluo was as calm as usual. Not to mention a high-level extraordinary person like her at level 7, even an ordinary person would not be troubled as long as they were thick-skinned.

Next is Jiang Wuming.

"Have you ever had sexual intercourse with a woman, a man, or any other sex?"

"Of course." Jiang Wuming shrugged. "Is there anyone who is still a virgin in his twenties?"

I suspect you are implying something about me... Zhou Yuan's mouth twitched. "Have you ever killed your own kind?" Stanley then asked Bai Lang.

Bai Lang shook his head: "No."

He is a real dragon, and there are only a handful of his kind in this world. It is difficult to even see one, let alone kill one.

Next came Zhou Yuan.

"Dear guest, please listen to your first question!"

Stanley deliberately dragged out his words to whet the appetite, and after a few seconds he pointed at Zhou Yuan and said:
"Excuse me, what kind of women/men or creatures of any gender do you like? Please give at least ten characteristics."

"???"

Zhou Yuan was stunned. "Why do I have this kind of problem?"

Everyone is either "yes" or "no", so why do you want to treat me as an exception?

"There must be some different questions, please answer them directly." Stanley said with a smile.

Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment, and counted on his fingers as he spoke: "Alive, female, pretty, with big breasts, long legs, and a nice butt, who knows to eat when hungry, knows to take shelter when it rains, knows to sleep when tired, and most importantly - who likes me."

"Oh - that's quite a request!"

Stanley widened his eyes in surprise. "You actually want to find someone who likes you. This is not easy! Finding love in Night City is no less than finding a virgin in a brothel!"

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

After the laughter died down, Stanley announced: "The first round of questions and answers is over, but this is just a warm-up exercise. The second round will increase the intensity a little bit. I hope all the guests are ready."

Stanley said as he looked at the card in his hand and took a deep breath again.

"This question is really serious!"

The audience's curiosity was immediately aroused.

Stanley looked at the orc Will and asked in a deep voice: "If your lover cheated on you, what would you do?"

Zhou Yuan and the others' expressions changed slightly; this question was a bit sharp.

"I believe my lover will not cheat on me." Will said seriously.

"No, no, no, that's not the answer. Please answer the question directly."

Stanley repeated it again, word by word: "What would you do if your lover cheated on you?"

Will fell silent.

My heart rate increased, but quickly calmed down.

"I will communicate with her, find out why she cheated, and then break up."

The watch remained silent for several seconds, and just when everyone's heart was in their throat, the watch and the edge of the table where Will was standing began to light up green.

This spoke the truth for him.

It is because of this problem that these green lights look a little unfriendly.

"It seems that this green-skinned friend is quite traditional. After all, cheating is not uncommon in Night City, and many people don't care about these things at all...

But congratulations, you passed the second level successfully!"

Stanley took the lead in applauding, and when the sparse applause in the audience stopped, he looked at the card in his hand and an uncontrollable smile broke out on his face.

"This question..."

Stanley coughed twice in a pretentious manner, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise. He asked Huo Yanluo: "What position did you use when you made love for the first time?"

Huo Yanluo was stunned for a moment, then raised her eyebrows: "Hey, hey, your question involves sexual harassment, right?"

"I'm sorry, but there have never been any restrictions on Night City programs."

Stanley shrugged. "Please answer directly."

Huo Yanluo sighed, then said, "I'm on top."

"Oh, you're worthy of being called Pepper!" Stanley whistled, and the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became cheerful.

Next came Jiang Wuming.

"Please tell me the thing you regret most in your life."

The smile on Jiang Wuming's face suddenly faded.

After being silent for more than ten seconds, he took a deep breath and said, "I once had a person I loved deeply. During an expedition, our lives were in danger, and she chose to sacrifice herself. This is what I regret the most. I should have been the one to die at that time."

"What a sad past." Stanley sighed.

Then he asked Bai Lang: "Have you ever cheated on someone mentally or physically?"

"This one……"

Bai Lang thought for a long time but still couldn't come up with an answer, "I have many wives, so does this count as cheating?"

"If you think it counts, then it counts," said Stanley.

"Then my answer is no." Bai Lang shook his head.

The world he used to live in was the ancient Dongzhou worldview, so the education he received since childhood was about having three wives and four concubines, and he was not bound by such modern moral standards at all. In addition, he was a playboy by nature, so naturally he didn't think there was anything wrong with marrying so many wives.

The green light came on, indicating that he was not lying.

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes. As long as Bai Lang thinks it counts, then it counts? Don't look at the behavior, look at the heart?

Hmm… Although the question I just asked Will was uncomfortable, it really hit home.

So the purpose of "Truth or Dare" is to tear off the external disguise and let us face our inner selves?

After a brief moment of thinking, Zhou Yuan quickly came to his senses and it was his turn.

Stanley had a problem:

"——Please name your ten favorite XPs."

Zhou Yuan was so angry that he laughed.

Byd is coming?

At the same time, he gradually discovered that something was wrong.

The more I look at this question, the more it seems like collecting information for personality simulation!

Stanley shrugged. "That's what it says on the questionnaire."

Zhou Yuan had no choice but to count on his fingers again.

"Queen, Lolita, Pretty Girl, Black Silk, White Silk, Flesh Silk, Short Socks, Long Socks, Suspender Stockings... Add Pure Love."

"Damn, you plagiarized my idea!" Jiang Wuming couldn't hold it in any longer.

"This shows that we have the same habits." Zhou Yuan said calmly.

Things like XP are diverse, so it is difficult to collect enough information simply by looking at the labels. He wants to see what will happen if he keeps hiding.

"Pure love again, guest, how much do you like pure love?"

Stanley was moved. "I didn't expect that there are still people in this world who believe in love. Woohoo, it's really rare. I would like to call you a pure love warrior!"

(End of this chapter)