Expectation

Having participated in four previous Apocalypse games before his regression, Alan possessed an unparalleled depth of knowledge spanning all seven years of the Games. Throughout this period, Round 4 stood out as a critical juncture, often determining the course of the entire game.

The players, too, were keenly aware of the stakes.

However, despite official assurances of improved survival rates, the reality was starkly different, especially with the increased involvement of civilians.

Alan vividly recalled the grim statistics from his past experiences—statistics that painted a sobering picture of the game's brutality. In his memory, 80% of the servers failed their objectives, and the average number of survivors per server was as low as 200.

The sheer magnitude of these losses was enough to instill fear in even the most resolute of players. However, there was a silver lining that made this round the most sought-after by all the players.