World's End: My Keyword is One More Than Others-Chapter 493: It’s all a scam

"Guo Yougui wants to join the Homeland Defense Bureau?"

Listening to Nalan Li's new intel, Du Ge's expression was somewhat stunned.

"He does want to join. They say we're all on the same side, so there's no need for conflict. But who knows if it's a trick," Nalan Li said. The National Strategic Defense Bureau monitors every Alien Star warrior's Battle Network inbox, so important information rarely slips through. Guo Yougui's letter to Xu Wan was intercepted immediately.

Guo Yougui's side had a diviner, but after failing to predict a favorable outcome, they stubbornly tried divination from all angles.

None of the omens were in their favor.

The skills of the Alien Star warriors were deeply ingrained in people's minds. Even before the battle started, Yuan Xiaoyan's divination results had already shattered their morale.

After some discussion, the group decided to tentatively explore the possibility of cooperating with Xu Wan.

If Xu Wan were from another planet, faced with such omens, she might have to fight or temporarily retreat. But since their own people were leading the charge, merging forces wasn't out of the question.

Even if the omens suggested "Will-o'-the-Wisp" or "the hen crowing at dawn," it didn't matter.

After all, the Alien Star Battlefield demands ultimate victory, and surviving as an individual Alien Star warrior is the greatest success...

Who knows, maybe after surrendering to Xu Wan, the omens would change!

"Brother Lin, should we accept them?" Xu Wan asked with a glimmer of hope.

"It's not about whether I accept them or not," Du Ge replied. "Guo Yougui has gathered more than ten people, a force not much weaker than yours. They haven't even investigated whether the Homeland Defense Bureau is under your control, yet they surrender willingly. Why do you think they would follow your command?"

"..." Xu Wan was taken aback. "Brother Lin, how should I respond to them?"

"Accept their surrender, have them come over to join us, and then we'll attack the Sixteenth Army Group together. Tell them everything will be led by you," Du Ge instructed. The Kingdom of Malta isn't small, and if Guo Yougui and his people use Malta to stall us, it could easily bog us down here.

Lure them in and eliminate them.

This could save a lot of time, and bringing Xu Wan here proved to be the right decision.

...

Marta nation.

Lingtan City.

The Seventh Army Group was in a standoff with Guo Yougui's forces.

"Senior Guo, if I don't come back, you must avenge me!" said a young man in his twenties named Yu Bo, with a bitter expression, bidding farewell to Guo Yougui and the others.

His keyword was "Shared Vision," and his awakened skill was "Shared Sight and Hearing," allowing him to share his experiences with his team.

Guo Yougui was still uneasy about Xu Wan, so he decided to send someone to scout the real situation over there. Yu Bo's "Shared Sight and Hearing," usually a useless skill, was perfect for this, allowing them to understand Xu Wan's situation firsthand, rather than through the Battle Network and videos.

"If things go wrong, just join them. They won't kill you, will they?" Guo Yougui chuckled. "The Homeland Defense Bureau needs talent, and Xu Wan still wants to return to Blue Star. She probably doesn't want to face a military tribunal when she gets back."

"Yu Bo, I've done a divination for you," Yuan Xiaoyan encouraged him. "Your omen is 'Rain Falling on Lotus Pond,' so there shouldn't be any danger."

"Thanks, Sister Yan."

Hearing Yuan Xiaoyan's words, Yu Bo felt somewhat reassured and boarded the helicopter, heading straight for the Seventh Army Group's mothership.

This time, he randomly got a lousy keyword, and his awakened skill wasn't strong. If he hadn't come to the Kingdom of Malta, he might have survived to the end without anyone saying anything.

Since he joined the Kingdom of Malta and enjoyed the team's protection, he had to contribute to the team.

If he deserted, even if he survived and returned, he would be judged.

"Senior Guo, what if Xu Wan is being controlled over there?"

Jing Aizhen's eyes flashed with a fierce light as she asked.

Her keyword was "Slaughter," and she was responsible for the massacre of civilians in the Kingdom of Malta.

"Then we'll fight our way through," Guo Yougui glanced at Yuan Xiaoyan and said, "The hen crowing at dawn might not refer to Xu Wan; it could be you. After all, you're also a woman on this Alien Star Battlefield. I'll give you command of the Kingdom of Malta. 'Slaughter' is a top-tier keyword; we might not lose."

"Okay." Jing Aizhen nodded and glanced back at her mech.

She had slaughtered thirty thousand people in that mech, hoping to forge it into a derivative item, but the mech showed no signs of transformation. Compared to joining forces with Xu Wan,

she actually preferred to start a war with the Seventh Army Group, slaughter them, and perhaps awaken a derivative item.

...

"Did you come alone?" Seeing Yu Bo step off the helicopter, a trace of disappointment flashed in Xu Wan's eyes. As expected, this group still had reservations about her.

"They sent me to check the situation," Yu Bo said honestly, glancing at Xiang Jiaojiao, Hong Xin, and others behind Xu Wan.

Before he finished speaking,

the scene before Yu Bo's eyes changed.

The ship was still the same, but in front of him were only Xu Wan, Xiang Jiaojiao, Xin Tianyang, Du Ge, and Hong Xin.

Yu Bo was stunned.

"Don't be afraid; this is Tianyang's Mirror Space," Xu Wan smiled gently. "It's an isolated space where all external information is blocked. Whatever we say here, no one outside can hear."

"So, apart from you five, are all the other Homeland Defense Bureau members from other planets?" Yu Bo asked, enviously glancing at Xin Tianyang.

"Yes, but the Homeland Defense Bureau is led by us," Du Ge said, looking at him. "My keyword is 'Influence,' and my awakened skill is 'Subtle Persuasion,' which can subtly influence others, making them act according to our rhythm without realizing it.

Currently, the people of Bi Xing believe we will fully support them against the Hill Civilization, and the Alien Star warriors from other planets think we are backed by Du Ge, giving them a fair chance. No one suspects anything is amiss..."

"If that's the case, why aren't you leading the situation?" Yu Bo asked cautiously, glancing at Du Ge.

"If I lead, once we encounter keywords like 'Awareness,' it's likely to be discovered. But with Xu Wan in front, they'll think everyone is controlled by Du Ge. Even if they notice something unusual, they won't suspect us."

Du Ge explained, "Last time, we suffered a setback in New Jinhua City. This time, joining the Seventh Army Group is to connect with more of our people and take full control."

"Why didn't you come to us initially, but instead attacked New Jinhua City?" Yu Bo inquired.

"If we came to you directly, the people of Blue Star would unite, with Bi Xing supporting them from behind, and we'd be attacked from all sides," Du Ge said. "But by first creating a mess in New Jinhua City, forcing the people of Qi Yuan Star out, and drawing the attention of people from other planets, it became less conspicuous to come to you."

What a load of nonsense!

Xu Wan muttered to herself, momentarily believing Du Ge's words were true, even thinking he had truly awakened the skill of Subtle Persuasion. However, Du Ge's abilities had never involved control, and she always had her own ideas, so the notion of Subtle Persuasion was simply false.

Hong Xin discreetly pursed his lips. If he had previously suspected Du Ge of having control skills, now he didn't doubt it at all. His method of controlling others relied solely on his words and his formidable strength.

"Of course, to be cautious, it's best if we have a fight. That way, no one will suspect we're from the same planet," Du Ge suggested. "Our plan is, after joining you, to take advantage of Du Ge drawing all the Alien Star warriors' attention. We'll immediately return to the Imperial Capital, seize control of the President, open the path to the space front, destroy Bi Xing, and completely end this Alien Star Battlefield..."

"..." Yu Bo's eyes widened, and he stammered, "End the Alien Star Battlefield directly?"

"What else?" Du Ge shrugged. "Do we wait for other Alien Star warriors to grow and compete with us for control of the space front?"

Gulp!

Yu Bo swallowed hard. "Can I know what your keywords are?"

"Calculation," Xu Wan replied. "I can see the success rate of every action. After we unite, the success rate of ending this Alien Star Battlefield is as high as ninety percent."

"Agility," Xiang Jiaojiao said. "You should have seen me in the videos."

"Restraint," Hong Xin added. "I was the one who trapped those government officials in New Jinhua City..."

...

On the mothership of the Kingdom of Malta.

Listening to the conversation through Yu Bo's eyes and ears, Guo Yougui and the others were stunned.

Yuan Xiaoyan was ecstatic. "Senior Guo, 'Will-o'-the-Wisp' actually refers to Xin Tianyang's skill, not an empty promise. Even if it's an empty promise, it's someone else's. The fratricidal conflict was actually a fake battle..."

"Did you notice any flaws?" Li Han asked.

Everyone shook their heads.

"..." Guo Yougui frowned. "Indeed, there are no apparent flaws, but I feel an Alien Star Battlefield shouldn't end so simply. If so, where's the appeal for Pan-Universal Entertainment? Destroying everyone with Bi Xing's weapons, what about the battles between Alien Star warriors? Pan-Universal Entertainment shouldn't allow us to do this, right?"

"Senior Guo, you should abandon your old mindset," Yuan Xiaoyan suggested. "While you were fighting one battle, Du Ge fought three, with several months of rest in between. If there's a problem, it should be during the space front struggle, not when we're uniting..."

"What do you all think?" Guo Yougui looked at the people behind him. The Kingdom of Malta had gathered fifteen Alien Star warriors from Blue Star, but only five and a half were truly useful: Jing Aizhen's Slaughter, Li Han's Plunder, his Expansion, Qin Kang's Anxiety, and Qiu Jing's Discipline. Yuan Xiaoyan's divination only counted as half, as it was often ineffective.

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The remaining keywords included Benevolence, Diligence, Warmth, Reflection, Open-mindedness, and Dedication, which couldn't even grow, let alone cooperate.

"Over there, apart from Xiang Jiaojiao's Agility, there aren't any strong combat skills," Jing Aizhen said after a moment of silence. "If we unite, we can take the initiative over there..."

"Does Subtle Persuasion affect allies?" Li Han suddenly asked.

"Li Han, I think you're overthinking it. He might influence those around him, but he definitely can't affect my divination," Yuan Xiaoyan said discontentedly. "My divination results came out beforehand, and now everything matches up. Besides, didn't you notice? When they asked Yu Bo about his keyword, he didn't answer but said he would consult us, proving Subtle Persuasion isn't strong control..."

No one paid attention to Yuan Xiaoyan.

Guo Yougui looked at Jing Aizhen and asked, "If something goes wrong, can you restrain Xiang Jiaojiao? You've seen her speed, and she likely has dismemberment skills..."

"My Bloodthirsty Nature can intimidate the opponent, catching them off guard. It shouldn't be a problem," Jing Aizhen replied. "In New Jinhua City, the person with gravity was suddenly removed, likely pulled into Xin Tianyang's Mirror Space."

"Alright, contact Yu Bo and have Lin Hong come over. We'll discuss the fake battle process. If they don't bring Xiang Jiaojiao and still dare to come, then cooperation is possible."

Guo Yougui took a deep breath and made a decision.

Alien Star warriors never have perfect plans. With a sixty percent chance, they can proceed, especially with Yuan Xiaoyan's divination results supporting them...

...

The Mirror Space isolates external connections but doesn't block skills.

Therefore, Guo Yougui and the others could see and hear Du Ge and the others' conversation through Yu Bo's perspective but couldn't directly contact him. They could only send their intentions via email to Xu Wan, quietly waiting for them to exit the Mirror Space.

When Nalan Li saw Guo Yougui's request, she was dumbfounded.

She had seen unlucky people before, but never this unlucky.

Choosing someone for negotiations, they ended up sending the Demon Head over!

They wouldn't even know how they died!

Fortunately, Du Ge didn't keep them waiting long. Without pressuring Yu Bo excessively, he conveyed his intentions clearly and exited Xin Tianyang's Mirror Space.

Guo Yougui and the others probably didn't realize that Du Ge's perception could cover the entire Imperial Capital. The distance between the two fleets could block their perception but not Du Ge's.

So, before Yu Bo set off, Du Ge heard their conversation clearly.

Knowing Yu Bo's skill, he naturally left no flaws, setting a simple trap that they fell into.

Especially when Du Ge heard that the Slaughter keyword on Guo Yougui's side was a woman, he felt even more at ease. Upon hearing their request, he immediately returned with Yu Bo to Guo Yougui's mothership.

...

Seeing Lin Hong actually return with Yu Bo, Guo Yougui and the others were completely at ease.

As he stepped off the plane, Du Ge's eyes swept over Guo Yougui and the others, his eyes gleaming. He let out a long breath and said, "Indeed, being with our own people, fighting side by side, is a pleasure. No need to be cautious about making mistakes!"

With that one sentence,

Jing Aizhen, Yuan Xiaoyan, and the others looked at him differently.

Jing Aizhen's hand was initially on the hilt of her sword, but upon seeing him, she quietly released her grip.

"Lin Hong, who are you in reality?" Guo Yougui asked.

Poof!

Before he finished speaking,

Du Ge had already flashed in front of him, his blade slicing down, severing his head. Then, with a few more flashes, he slaughtered all the male members of Blue Star.

Leaving only Yu Bo, who had brought him back.

Guo Yougui's head rolled onto the deck, his face still frozen in disbelief. He had clearly determined there was no problem, so why did it end like this?

Yu Bo was dumbfounded, his limbs cold.

Jing Aizhen suddenly drew her sword. "Lin Hong, what are you doing?"

"Borrowing their heads for a bit," Du Ge said, smiling at Jing Aizhen. "Jing Aizhen, we're actually impersonating Du Ge. Only by killing Guo Yougui can we gain the trust of the other Homeland Defense Bureau members..."

"But you just said you influenced them with Subtle Persuasion?" Jing Aizhen frowned. "I need an explanation."

"There's no Subtle Persuasion," Du Ge chuckled. "There's only impersonating Du Ge, using his name to suppress others. Jing Aizhen, tell me your keywords so I can make further arrangements..."

"So, you never intended to control the space front?" Jing Aizhen asked.

"The space front's weapons capable of destroying Bi Xing were exhausted during the battle with the Hill Civilization," Du Ge replied, glancing at her. "That's just an enticing gimmick. Soon, we'll release this information, thoroughly muddying Bi Xing's waters. Our goal has always been to wipe out everyone else."