TEFSCBSS Chapter 50

Chapter 50: The Turmoil of the Finals (Part 3)

 

In the crowd, only Wang Qingmu was momentarily stunned. Then, he nodded, as if he understood Li Tiezui’s strategy.

“This guy is amazing! Smart and daring!”

The others perked up. Huh? Did Scholar Wang know why the lone wolf had chosen to eliminate himself? They quickly urged him to explain.

“I’ll tell you later. Right now, we shouldn’t interrupt the game. If any of the players overhear my analysis, it wouldn’t be fair.”

Everyone thought that made sense and promptly sat down to continue watching the match.

Su Li was speechless. She had figured out Li Tiezui’s plan as well. No doubt about it—experience trumped all. Respect.

“Wolves, close your eyes. Apothecary, open your eyes.”

This time, Wan Niang saw that Li Tiezui had been eliminated and immediately cast a suspicious glance at Wang Wu.

She didn’t think she, Zhao Wen, or Fatty Dahai were werewolves. That meant the culprit had to be Wang Wu.

“Apothecary, do you choose to save or to poison?”

If Wang Wu was a werewolf, all she had to do was poison him, and the game would be over. Plus, she’d earn a high score.

With that thought, she raised her hand, ready to point at Wang Wu.

The audience held their breath. If she poisoned Wang Wu, Li Tiezui would stay dead, the werewolves would lose, and the villagers would claim victory!

Some were already getting ready to cheer.

But then, seeing the looks on the faces of the audience, Wan Niang hesitated. So Wang Wu was a werewolf? However, she withdrew her hand.

The crowd was puzzled. What was she doing?

Wan Niang recalled what Wang Qingmu had once told her.

“You see, whether it’s Werewolf or script-based games, they’re all about teamwork.”

“Sure, if there’s someone incredibly skilled and intelligent—like me, for example—who can deduce all the answers and secure their victory, they might seem impressive. But such a person will eventually be abandoned by their team.”

“Why is that?” Back then, Wan Niang had been new to these games and didn’t understand.

“Because that person hoards all the information, doesn’t share, and just shows off their brilliance. Meanwhile, their teammates gain nothing from the experience, no growth, nothing. Over time, they’ll lose interest in the game and move on to something else. Eventually, the group will fall apart.”

“And sure, at first, it looks like that one person is an unbeatable genius. But if they isolate themselves for too long and stop listening to others, their skills will stagnate. When they face a more challenging game in the future, they might not be able to solve it.”

“So, Wan Niang, whenever you play, remember to think about your teammates’ experience.”

“It’s better to have fun together than to have fun alone.”

“And it’s better to win together than to win alone.”

Recalling Wang Qingmu’s words, Wan Niang abandoned the idea of poisoning Wang Wu. Instead, she chose to save Li Tiezui.

The crowd collectively sucked in a breath. Oh no, she saved the werewolf!

Wan Niang ignored the reactions of the audience and closed her eyes. Down below, Wang Qingmu, who had been watching her intently, smiled in satisfaction.

Sure, if she had poisoned Wang Wu, she could have won the game instantly. But knowing Wan Niang, if she later discovered the full truth and realized she had killed the wrong person, she wouldn’t be happy. She was someone who wanted to uncover the truth, after all.

Su Li clicked her tongue. “Seer, open your eyes.”

Now it was Zhao Wen’s turn. Just as Li Tiezui had predicted, he chose to verify Li Tiezui.

Why? Because he liked playing based on social cues and preferred verifying people he was more familiar with. Li Tiezui had talked a lot, while Wang Wu had barely spoken. So, Zhao Wen chose to check Li Tiezui.

However, when he saw Su Li’s gesture signaling that Li Tiezui was a werewolf, his eyes widened.

What the hell? Li Tiezui was a werewolf?!

Then why had he suggested not voting?

Even if he went on a killing spree at night, the villagers still had the numbers advantage. Why bother struggling?

Zhao Wen was utterly confused.

“Alright, it’s morning. Everyone, open your eyes. Last night was a peaceful night.”

Su Li stepped back, leaving the battlefield to the players. She was genuinely concerned about their mental states for what was about to unfold.

Wan Niang spoke first. “Last night, I saw the werewolves attack Li Tiezui, so I saved him. He’s a villager. I think the werewolf must be Wang Wu.”

“Wait—hold on a second!” Zhao Wen nearly jumped out of his seat. “I investigated Li Tiezui last night. He’s a werewolf!”

…???

Wan Niang frowned at Zhao Wen. Zhao Wen looked just as bewildered.

“This doesn’t make sense! I saw Li Tiechui die with my own eyes!”

“I verified that he was a werewolf!”

“That can’t be! Are you telling me he was a werewolf or a lone wolf? Then he committed suicide?”

Zhao Wen exclaimed, “I—I don’t know! But he was a werewolf!”

As they argued, Wan Niang’s expression grew suspicious.

“I say… could it be that you are the werewolf?”

“Actually, in the beginning, there were two of you, and you made a plan like Liu Tuhu. You chose to stab yourself, and I, being the medic, would naturally save the immortal, meaning you.”

“Maybe the person you killed on the first night, Wu Fei, was the immortal. Otherwise, why didn’t he take anyone with him if he was a hunter? Although, there’s still something I don’t understand—why did he lie about being a hunter…”

“Wait, did you bribe him? To make sure your werewolf group wins?” Yes, Wu Fei was exactly the kind of person who could be bought with money, so this theory made sense.

“So you and your partner have been lurking, pretending to be good people.”

“Then the werewolf you verified, Yun Yang, might also be a lie?”

“In other words, there are two werewolves here! One is you! Who’s the other?”

“Is it the Fat Dahai you saved, or the one you barely interact with but secretly protect—Wang Wu?”

Wan Niang squinted her eyes, thinking more about it. The more she thought, the more she felt her guess was correct.

Zhao Wen was panicking, trying to argue, but it was no use. Fat Dahai and Wang Wu looked confused, glancing at each other. Could the other be a werewolf?

Wan Niang narrowed her eyes again. Just now, the werewolf candidates were Li Tiechui and Wang Wu. Now, they were Zhao Wen and Wang Wu. After thinking it through, Wang Wu had to be the werewolf!

And Zhao Wen was not innocent!

“Everyone! This round, we vote for Zhao Wen!”

Li Tiechui grinned with glee! Hahaha! His plan was working! But he couldn’t get too cocky and quickly pretended to look serious.

“I… I’m getting more and more confused.”

“But I think Wan Niang is right. I’m a good person! Zhao Wen, you’re lying about me being a werewolf! I’m with Wan Niang, we vote for you!”

Zhao Wen: !!!!!

Damn, what should he do now? Why did he feel like he couldn’t speak anymore?

In the end, after Zhao Wen desperately tried and failed to argue, he was voted out.

“The game continues.” Su Li barely held back her smile—it was so tragic, so tragic.

Upstairs, Wang Boke had no such restraint. He laughed so hard his stomach hurt.

“Hahaha, Zhao Little Dog, you’ve got yours today! Hahaha, don’t worry, bro, I’ve set you up with a sympathy vote and a scripted role! Hahaha!”

“Alright, eyes closed, night falls. Werewolves, open your eyes.”

Li Tiechui scanned the other three—Wan Niang, Fat Dahai, and Wang Wu.

In this round, he would kill one person and then manipulate others into voting, ensuring his victory.

So, his target was—Wan Niang!

If he killed her, she wouldn’t be able to speak anymore, and he could use her previous suspicion to shift the blame onto Wang Wu!

With a pointed finger, he killed Wan Niang.

It was like the final stroke in a plan. The others sighed in disbelief. Poor girl, tricked completely by an old, cunning mastermind.

Su Li—cough, cough, stay calm, you’re the host, don’t eat the popcorn.

“The morning comes, please open your eyes. Last night, Wan Niang sacrificed.”

Exactly as Li Tiechui had planned, he launched into his speech, barely holding back tears, accusing Wang Wu of bullying a young girl.

Fat Dahai was fired up and voted for Wang Wu along with him.

Su Li’s announcement came just in time.

“Alright, this round of the game is over—”

Fat Dahai was ecstatic, not expecting to win without any effort. He gave Li Tiechui a thumbs-up, signaling they should team up next time.

Li Tiechui… well, he lowered his head and looked around, wondering if he could escape if he got beaten up.

“This round of the game is over—Werewolves win!”

Fat Dahai’s smile froze. He awkwardly turned to look at Su Li and Li Tiechui: ???

Wan Niang also stared in disbelief at Li Tiechui, “You’re a werewolf???”