Chapter 1242 Transactions and Cooperation

Kevin froze in place, his ice-blue eyes filled with great shock and a sense of bewilderment at being "betrayed" by the person he trusted the most.

The fabric on his chest dissolved at an alarming rate, and a chilling sensation spread rapidly. It wasn't just a physical dissolution, but also a profound psychological shock. He had actually...had actually been "killed" by his lover in such a "despicable" way in this game?!

Kosmo had long since disappeared, and he could sense Sakura's eyes locked on him.

Now the two are chasing each other and running away into the distance.

"Mei, you..."

"Shh-"

Mei reached out and pressed Kevin's lips. "Kevin, the loser has no right to speak. Besides, you're already out. There's no need to endure further attacks until you lose all your dignity. As I said before, this is the best outcome."

"..."

Despite being subjected to such despicable tactics, Kevin felt a faint sense of truth in Mei's words. At least, he had heard Qianjie's roar just now. It was hard to imagine what that person had experienced to produce such a desperate cry.

The chill on Kevin's chest was still spreading, and he used the remaining coldness to maintain the last bit of dignity. Others did not stop him. After all, their biggest target was not the dull and cold man in front of them.

"Boss Kevin! Surrender and you've lost half! Tell me quickly, where are the other guys hiding?" Padu's eyes darted around, trying to squeeze out every last bit of information. "Tell us, and we'll help you condemn Dr. May for three seconds!"

Kevin pursed his lips, his ice-blue eyes scanning the crowd before landing on Mei's smiling face. Out of a soldier's ethics and brotherhood, he instinctively didn't want to speak.

Mei sighed softly and walked forward, ignoring the increasingly wide "scenery" on Kevin's chest. Her tone was gentle but carried an unquestionable guidance: "Kevin, it's just a game. Look, you've already 'sacrificed' yourself. Don't you want to see others come to 'accompany' you? Especially Su, he is always so calm..."

Danzhu immediately interjected, "That's right! Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone! You can't be 'cool' alone!"

Desdobia nodded desperately: "You only need to reveal a little bit...if you know!"

Although Xi was reserved and didn't say anything, her eyes revealed the same expectation.

Kevin's resolve wavered. The icy sensation in his chest was a stark reminder of his recent betrayal and the predicament he felt. But thinking of Su's impassive demeanor... what if he could even see a hint of panic? Brotherhood was important, but the old adage "a friend's death is better than my own" and a subtle urge to "get even with society" began to quietly take over.

He was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking with difficulty, his voice a little dry: "... Zijing, I didn't see him." He paused, as if weighing the pros and cons, and finally added, "But Su... I saw him go to the bamboo forest in the east. He said it was quiet there."

The girls' eyes lit up instantly!

"Eastern bamboo forest! Copy!"

"Hurry, hurry! Don't let Dr. Su get away!"

"Dr. May! Great job!"

The girls who got the information cheered and instantly turned into several light figures, giggling and surrounding the bamboo forest in the east, leaving behind Kevin, who was disheveled and in a complicated mood, and Mei who was still smiling.

Mei patted Kevin on the shoulder: "Well done, Kevin. Now, you are a safe 'spectator'." After saying that, she turned around and gracefully followed the main group, ready to enjoy the next "hunt".

……

At the same time, in the bamboo forest to the east.

Moonlight filtered through the densely woven bamboo leaves, casting dappled spots of light. In stark contrast to the others, who were either hiding or fleeing for their lives, Su Zheng sat quietly on a bluestone in a small clearing in the forest, his posture relaxed, as if he weren't participating in a brutal water gun fight, but rather meditating under the moonlight.

He had even built a simple shed with thin bamboo branches and broad leaves in advance, and next to it was a set of neatly folded, seemingly spare clothes - although they might not last long in the face of this solvent, they at least represented an attitude.

When Desdobia first appeared at the edge of the bamboo forest, followed by Mei, Pado and others who arrived one after another, forming a siege, Su slowly opened his eyes.

There was no trace of surprise on his face, but instead he showed a gentle and understanding smile, as if he had been waiting for it for a long time.

"You're here." He said calmly, his eyes sweeping over everyone, finally landing on Mei, "It seems Kevin has been 'smoothly' eliminated."

He paused, and without waiting for the girls to raise their water guns, he unhurriedly threw out his chips, his voice gentle but clear to everyone's ears:

"I think we can make a deal. I know where the amethyst is hidden—he used a very safe method you would never imagine. How about using his location in exchange for my... honorable 'self-destruction'?"

……

the other side.

Kosmo leaned against a thick old tree and turned around suddenly. Although the water gun in his hand was only filled with water, he still held it steadily and aimed it at the pink figure that was chasing him silently.

Ying stood quietly a few meters in front of him, the moonlight outlining her slender yet explosive figure. The water gun in her hand drooped naturally, not raising it to aim. Her eyes calmly stared at Kosmo, without the slightest intention of attacking.

The air was stagnant, with only the rustling of leaves in the night wind.

Both men knew perfectly well that at this distance, with one defending with all their might, accurately hitting the other with their water gun would be a near-impossible task. Kosmo's dynamic vision and reaction speed were more than enough to handle most sneak attacks, while Sakura's agility meant Kosmo's water gun wouldn't even touch a single corner of her clothing. This was destined to be a stalemate.

Kosmo pursed his lips tightly, waiting for Sakura's next move, whether it would be a strong attack or a roundabout way.

However, Sakura spoke, her voice cold, yet unexpectedly direct: "Kosmo, stop your pointless escape. I'm not here to 'kill' you."

Kosmo didn't lower his gun. Wasn't he here to "kill" him? Then why was he chasing so closely?

Sakura seemed to see through his confusion and continued calmly, "I want to make a deal with you. Cooperate, find Amethyst, and then, get him out 'safely'."

"?"

Kosmo was stunned, his hand holding the gun pausing slightly. This suggestion was completely unexpected. Helping the "enemy" find his own teammate and send him out? What kind of thing was that?