I Have Yet to Become a Doll Today

Chapter 805: Chapter 805: Actively Preparing for War
 

“Why surrender?” Chu Huaijin simply couldn’t understand and asked her anxiously, “Haven’t you been actively preparing for battle in the labyrinth to get ready for the next fight?!”

Fu Miaoxue replied nonchalantly, “Preparing for battle in the labyrinth is for the sake of entering it, duh~ If it weren’t for the chance to enter the labyrinth, why would I bother being this thankless King, huh~”

Bai Youwei remembered that the first time she met Fu Miaoxue, Fu Miaoxue and Du Lai were outside the labyrinth.

These two had always wanted to enter the labyrinth, but after the war for the labyrinth began, all the labyrinths were locked. The only way to unlock them was to gradually proceed through the battle games.

Indeed, Fu Miaoxue had always done as she pleased and never had a strong desire to win or lose.

Chu Huaijin was extremely disappointed and turned his wistful gaze to Bai Youwei, asking hesitantly, “…What about you, Miss Bai, what’s your take?”

Bai Youwei felt a strange urge to laugh, “Me? I don’t think I need to surrender.”

Chu Huaijin’s expression lightened at her words but was still bitter and heavy, as though he was experiencing the heart-wrenching anguish of a looming defeat of his country.

Clearly, having two out of the three Kings considering surrender was a major blow to Chu Huaijin.

The meeting ended inconclusively, without any decision or plan being formulated. Everyone left the meeting room with different thoughts.

The next day, when Bai Youwei went to the medical area to visit Asarina, Asarina, with her somewhat broken English, pleaded with Bai Youwei to demote Along to a commoner.

She had only two close companions and had already lost one. She couldn’t afford to lose another.

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At the start of the war, everyone was full of ambition and fervor.

But once they truly experienced the war and saw people around them get hurt, die, and disappear, ties and bonds began to weigh them down, leading to withdrawal, surrender, and hesitation.

Sometimes, Bai Youwei couldn’t help but wonder, at this point, what was it that drove those Kings who could still forge ahead?

Was it the same for them? Were they also becoming gradually addicted to the game…

Bai Youwei did not comply with Asarina’s request.

She promised Asarina that she wouldn’t take Along into battle again, but she would keep him as a subject. That way, if she really won in the end, Along could share in the fruits of victory.

After all, she had plenty of puzzle pieces.

A few days later, Tan Xiao was discharged from the hospital.

His injuries had mostly healed, and his body recovered at a remarkably fast pace, a stark contrast to others who were still undergoing treatment.

Perhaps the difference between entering the labyrinth three times and two times was minimal, but even such a small gap could make a crucial difference at a life-and-death moment.

As a result, improving physical recovery abilities became urgent. The trip to the labyrinth needed to be scheduled soon.

In the time following, Bai Youwei began to ponder her team selection.

She believed that the safest number of people was seven – even if two or three were lost, there would still be enough left to get through difficult parts of the labyrinth’s design.

Tan Xiao likely couldn’t go this time, as he was still caught up in the Hu Dashan matter.

Shen Mo was definitely going.

Asarina needed to improve her Physical Ability, so she would be brought along as well.

Pan Xiaoxin has always been the weak link in terms of physical strength due to his age, but Bai Youwei was unsure about taking him; after all, he was just a child, and the labyrinth presented unknown dangers.

Bai Youwei was hesitant to make a decision; then, Fu Miaoxue personally brought her own subjects before her—

Du Lai, Chen Hui, and Leonid.

Bai Youwei glanced at their packed luggage and asked Fu Miaoxue, “Why do I feel like you’ve been waiting here all along?”

“Don’t feel like you’re at a loss~” Fu Miaoxue said to her earnestly, “You take my people into the labyrinth first, and once you’re out, I’ll lead your people in. It’s a win-win~”

Bai Youwei was silent for a moment, then said, “I can’t promise they’ll come out alive.”

Fu Miaoxue laughed softly and responded, “You’ll bring them out alive.”