Guilt

Did she just get slain by the guy who had save her. She couldn't believe such a thing had happened to her.

Not only her, the whole audience also saw everything that went on in the simulation world.

"Oh my, did he just kill that young girl."

"That is so sickening. How could he do that."

"Damm, I'm starting to get goosebumps as I think of it."

"What a foul. That guy should be disqualified."

"He's from Craig academy. Can't believe their students would execute such a foul play."

The students from Craig academy, all had an embarrassed look on their face when the name of their school was being identified. They gradually lowered their head, covering their faces with their hands as they tried to minimize their presence in the crowd.

Such actions were immediately futile, as the other students sighted them, before criticizing them with scolding words.

'Damm you Alec!' They all cursed Alec repetitively in their hearts, since he was the cause of the whole situation.

The homeroom teachers of Craig academy all had a gloomy expression on their face. They knew even if they pass the first round, their school reputation would still be in ruin.

Just as everyone was starting to scold the Craig academy, another scene began to take place in other video feeds.

Perhaps realizing it was now or never, the contestants started attacking one another.

"I'm sorry that I've to do this, Colin. It's quite evident you wouldn't make it pass the next round. Instead of that, why don't you lend me your points buddy."

"Fuck you, Damon. I never knew you were this kind of person. I really regret becoming friends you. You want my points, right? Then you can have it over my dead body."

Such scenario was going on everywhere. Friends for years became enemy. First love became foes on the battlefield.

Seeing the riots going on, Colton immediately ran for his dear life to seek shelter. Several people tried to attack him, but they were the ones who ends up dead instead.

'Damm it. What have gotten into their heads. Can't they see that it's all trap. How gullible they are to fall into it'.

Colton shook his head in dismay. He kept on running, trying to find a safe place to hide. Although this place is a simulation world, it was constructed just like an actual world. There were trees, rocks and hidden caves. All he just has to do is to stay there till the time run out.

He only had to persist for twenty minutes before the first stage of the competition ends.

Witnessing the gruesome madness that was going on in the simulation world, none of the spectators could utter a word.

Right now, over eleven thousand participants had been eliminated. This is such an astronomical number of eliminations for a first stage event.

The judges expression weren't looking pleasant either. However, there was nothing they could do, since they were the ones that had made the rules.

Soon the timer runs out, those who were still in the midway of their battle found themselves teleported to the outside world.

Although Vice president Edward wasn't satisfied with the turn out of the event, he still stood up from his sit to announce the victory of those who had last till the time lapse.

Out of the thousands of students that had participated in the first round, only twelve thousand had made it to the next round. However, there were some contestants whose points were lower than average. Hence, they were disqualified, cutting short the number of students who had passed the first round to seven thousand.

Some schools were unlucky as all their students were kicked out from the first round. Some students who were killed couldn't help hold a grudge at those who had killed them.

But there was nothing they could do but to accept defeat.

"The second event will be the combat competition. It will be holding on tomorrow at the same time. Also, I congratulate those who had passed on to the next stage. I hereby announced the end of today's event." Unlike his previous enthused voice at the opening of the event, Vice president Edward tone could be said to be grimly.

Looking into his eyes, the students who had cheated their way into the next round, couldn't help but lower their head in guilt. They could see the dissatisfaction towards them from the judges and audience. But what's done is done. There's no changing what had already happened.

Everyone left the stadium one by one. Each of them all had something to say with their partners.

[Wow, I never expected to experience such a thrilling moment. I would say those kids really shows how humanity would behave in such a dire situation]

Such a scene wasn't the first time to Xue Yiran. Luckily, Hermes academy was among those who pass the first round. It could be said to be their luck.

Since it was passed lunch time, she heads to the cafeteria to grab some food to eat.

…

All through the competition, Aviva had been keeping an eye on Xue Yiran. Her hatred for Xue Yiran had already reached the limit. Although she wasn't in the cafeteria yesterday afternoon, she had heard of how Xue Yiran had humiliated the girls.

Of course, she was the one who had tipped the four girls about Sylvia arrival. Why else would the two clash together. Do you all think it's a coincidence? Coincidence my foot.

Seeing that her plan had failed, she couldn't help but detest Sylvia more.

'Why does she always get lucky? Well, not this time around.'

A scheming smile appeared on her lips.

"Well, why don't you enjoy the gift I'm about to give you tomorrow. Perhaps it will be to your liking." She kept her pace and walked out of the stadium.

A group of boys also walked out of the stadium. When one of the boys bade farewell, his group immediately asked.

"Where are you going Zach? Aren't we heading to the dining hall together."

"You guys can go ahead. I've something else to do."

Hearing Zach response, the group could only comply to his wish and left without him.

After they were gone, Zach immediately head to an opposite direction. He kept walking away from the crowd before finally arriving at a remote place.

He looked left and right but after seeing no one around, he immediately brought out his contact device and dial a contact. While doing that, he turned off the holographic function. This was to prevent anyone knowing who he was talking with.

"I'm already at the location. Where are you at?"