On the live stream, the bullet comments had been arguing since early morning.

“I’m from the military academy. Who is this He Nian? He received such high praise from the Chairman.”

“Are they saying Bunny is He Nian? He instantly killed a Class 4 beast? When did that happen?”

“He Nian is awesome! He’s a role model for omegas of our generation!”

“Isn’t that an exaggeration? If he were that strong, he would have been discovered long ago.”

“I believe everything Papa Rong says, but He Nian is so close to our goddess; it’s a bit annoying.”

“As long as he’s not a homewrecker, I’m okay with it.”

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Inside the arena, the giant squirrels crouched low, adopting attack stances.

Surrounded by such large beasts, even Liu Hong felt a chill in his heart.

“We could get trampled to death by accident.”

Old Bai stood back-to-back with him, his eyes wary: “They’re controlled by chips. Even if we can’t beat them, it probably won’t be too bad.”

The others thought the same.

After all, this was an arena, not a real danger zone. The school authorities would surely control the level of risk.

Rong Shi calmly explained: “The chips only control when they come out and when they go back. Other times, they’re free.”

The others: “…”

That’s a huge trap?!

Qin Luo held his military knife, not daring to blink.

“He Nian, hurry up, they’re already surrounding us!”

When he said it, the others echoed him.

Old Bai: “Yeah, give us an example; otherwise, we don’t know where to start.”

Chen Chen: “Hurry! Or we’ll be trapped!”

Hu Feng: “Are you all crazy? Letting an omega rush to the front?”

The other four said in unison: “But he’s a big shot.”

Hu Feng: “…”

He Nian, the so-called big shot, had sweat pouring from his palms. He gripped the knife handle tightly several times but still couldn’t hold it steady.

Rushing forward now would be a dead end. He had to find a reasonable excuse.

“Your hands are already rough after only a few days in the wild.” Song Yu openly teased Rong Shi, “Remember to put on hand cream when we go back.”

Rong Shi: “…Will you put it on for me?”

Listening to their private conversation, He Nian steeled himself and decided to try.

When the news of Song Yu and Rong Shi’s marriage spread back to Imperial Capital Star, no one believed they were serious, and He Nian thought the same.

But since sneaking into the team until now, he felt something was off.

Their actions weren’t overly intimate, but their interactions were very natural, completely devoid of the awkwardness of being forced together.

If even the R10 identity couldn’t sway Song Yu’s feelings, then they were probably truly serious.

This absolutely cannot be allowed!

If Song Yu really liked Rong Shi, then the organization’s plan, and his own plan, would all fall through.

He had to get his attention!

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With a gasp, Rong Shi looked up. He Nian had leaped onto the back of the nearest squirrel, raising his military knife to stab its neck.

To kill with one blow, one could only attack the neck and head. However, the giant squirrels had tough skin and even harder skulls on their heads, making it almost impossible to stab them by hand. One could only try attacking the neck.

This approach was correct.

He Nian was small and more flexible than an average alpha, but lacked strength. If he couldn’t incapacitate the squirrel with one blow, he would fall into a passive state, which would be very dangerous without sufficient skill.

He Nian stabbed down with his sharp military knife, using all his might, but it only penetrated less than five centimeters.

The squirrel cried out in pain and struggled violently.

He Nian could only grip the squirrel’s ears tightly to avoid being thrown off.

Seeing him teetering and still trying to stab with his military knife, the bystanders were speechless.

Last time with the spiders, he at least helped kill some, but this time, he couldn’t even kill one.

The others: “…”

Chairman, can your judgment of omegas be on par with your judgment of alphas?

Seeing Song Yu and Rong Shi standing there calmly, showing no intention of rescuing, they became even more certain of their suspicions.

He Nian was no great expert at all; it was clearly two real experts messing with him!

“This can’t go on,” Chen Chen observed the battle and prepared to coordinate with the others.

Before he could act, Song Yu stopped him.

“What, looking down on my Bunny?”

Chen Chen: “…”

Your Bunny might not care about face right now; he just wants to live.

Song Yu looked at He Nian, whose cool face was already losing its composure, his eyes filled with panic.

“Don’t worry, just fight them one by one. Don’t be greedy.”

He Nian gritted his teeth, covered in cold sweat.

“There are too many; it might be difficult for me alone—”

Song Yu acted as if he hadn’t heard what He Nian was saying, opening his terminal and looking at the time.

“Ten minutes should be enough, right? I’ll do a countdown for you. Let’s see if you can break a record. Go for it.”

He Nian: “…Damn it! He’s not planning to help at all!”

Qin Luo subtly glanced at his Highness: “…”

Break what record? The record for becoming a dead rabbit the fastest?

Even if Song Yu hadn’t said it outright, judging by the situation, if this guy named He was truly the Rabbit God, then Qin would write his name backward!

That was a big shot who could kill him with one move. How could he be thrown around by a squirrel like a kite with a broken string?

Seeing that He Nian was unreliable, the others simultaneously made their move.

Don’t watch the show and get yourself involved.

With them distracting the target, He Nian used all his might to finally climb back onto the squirrel’s back, repeatedly stabbing the original wound until he finally took down one squirrel.

“One minute and eighteen seconds have passed on the countdown. A bit slow, aren’t you?”

Song Yu’s voice was relaxed and pleasant, completely playing the role of a bystander.

The live stream bullet comments were already in an uproar—

“Is that it? Instantly killed a Class 4 beast? In a dream?”

“Emmm, putting everything else aside, as an omega, his combat power is already quite good.”

“Didn’t the honorary couple say he was strong? This is just average.”

“He’s an omega after all; you can’t hold him to alpha standards.”

“The Chairman probably just said a few polite words, and we took it seriously.”

“His skills don’t match our goddess. I apply to withdraw from their ship.”

Inside the arena, He Nian didn’t know that his earlier hype had led to him being furiously mocked.

He wanted to change his situation, but the sheer number of squirrels made it impossible for him to focus on anything else.

If he didn’t deal with them seriously, he might die here.

Perhaps Song Yu’s goodwill towards R10 didn’t come from friendship or other more ambiguous reasons, but simply from admiration for his strength. He had to constantly display his power to attract Song Yu’s attention.

This was highly possible given Song Yu’s cold personality.

Or, judging by how Song Yu always pushed the betting pool to astronomical figures whenever R10 competed, perhaps he just treated R10 as a form of entertainment, like some nobles who keep bodyguards; he was just a plaything fighting for his master’s amusement in the arena.

In an instant, He Nian’s mind raced through countless thoughts.

But even if he was just a plaything, he could only approach Song Yu through this identity.

Song Yu was too difficult to get close to, like an iron barrel. The only crack was R10.

Having drawn the bow, there was no turning back. He could only bite the bullet and continue the act.

“Five minutes and thirty-eight seconds have passed. You’re not in good form today,” Song Yu’s tone hinted at impatience.

Hearing his urging, He Nian became even more certain of his suspicions.

The more he thought about it, the more he panicked.

“No, this won’t work! Daddy Rong, think of something!” Liu Hong shouted.

The squirrels’ defense was too strong. They were struggling to fight and had to constantly dodge their large paws and fangs, becoming more passive with each passing moment.

Chen Chen panted heavily, the tiger’s mouth of his right hand, gripping the military knife, was numb, and his wrist ached terribly.

“This is too exhausting! How long will we have to fight like this?”

Qin Luo stabbed a squirrel in the eye, and purplish-red blood splattered on his mask, making him feel nauseous.

“It all comes down to not having the right weapon.”

Song Yu’s leg was injured, and Rong Shi didn’t want to leave him alone.

If he wasn’t watching, Song Yu would definitely act recklessly.

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Rong Shi observed the battle, calmly saying, “You can try the launcher.”

“The launcher again?” Liu Hong yelled coarsely, “Will it work?”

Old Bai: “No way. These big guys are too disobedient. Before I can even tie them up, I’ll be tangled myself.”

Hu Feng: “I wish I had learned how to wield a whip earlier.”

Rong Shi: “Fully utilizing the weapon’s characteristics and combining it with the environment to maximize its effect is more important than just using it well.”

The others: “…”

They understood it in their minds, but their hands couldn’t do it.

“Only two minutes and thirty seconds left,” Song Yu said to He Nian, his voice clearly cold, “You tell me that with this strength you’ve instantly killed a Class 4 beast before? How can I not believe that?”

Rong Shi raised an eyebrow: “…”

Didn’t you make up the part about instantly killing a Class 4 beast?

Song Yu noticed Rong Shi’s gaze and tilted his head to look over.

“Right, dear?”

Rong Shi: “…Whatever you say.”

Qin Luo and the others couldn’t find a way, and the battle was progressing slowly.

A squirrel’s fangs grazed his neck. He Nian dodged too hard and lost his balance.

A suddenly sharp giant claw appeared in his vision. He tried to adjust but it was useless; he fell forward uncontrollably.

If this continued, he would be pierced through by the claw!

“Save me!” He Nian couldn’t help but scream.

The others heard the scream and couldn’t help but look over.

The bullet comments on the live stream were silent for a full two seconds.

Just as the claw was about to pierce his chest, He Nian suddenly felt his body lighten, and he was pulled upwards.

He looked up and saw that it was Rong Shi.

Rong Shi grabbed his collar and, using the launcher, swung over the squirrel swarm, landing on a relatively clean patch of ground.

As soon as he landed, He Nian’s legs went weak. If Rong Shi hadn’t been supporting him, he would have collapsed.

“Are you alright?” Rong Shi asked, hand on his nape.

“N-nothing, just a little tired,” He Nian said weakly, even speaking was difficult.

Across the swarm of squirrels, Song Yu’s gaze landed on Rong Shi’s hand, his eyes narrowing, brewing with murderous intent.

[Collecting pheromone sample, estimated time three seconds—40% completed—75%—Collection complete.]

Hearing 01’s prompt, Rong Shi immediately released him, pressed the button on the launcher, and reeled in the rope.

“If you don’t have the skill, don’t take on the task. You know how childish Xiao Yu’s temper is. It’s better for everyone if you just say it clearly early on.”

These words were double-edged, making He Nian’s heart pound.

He pursed his lips, saying nothing.

Seeing Rong Shi act, the others’ eyes gleamed.

This time, they could finally learn firsthand how to correctly use the new training artifact!

Rong Shi’s gaze quickly swept in all directions. The moment the launcher’s tip retracted, he rushed directly into the squirrel swarm without even drawing his knife.

Qin Luo and the others’ eyes followed his rapid movements within the squirrel swarm.

Song Yu glanced at the time; one minute and twenty-eight seconds remained.

“Go hide in the tent in a non-mycelial area.”

Rong Shi’s voice suddenly came from within the squirrel swarm. The others, without doubt, quickly retreated and chose clean rocks.

Qin Luo pressed the capsule button and threw it forward. Everyone ducked into the tent.

“Why didn’t those squirrels follow?” Old Bai asked.

Chen Chen observed for a moment, excited: “They’re tangled up!”

Qin Luo frowned: “What is Rong Shi doing?”

Song Yu stood outside the tent, his gaze fixed on a certain spot, not speaking.

Soon, Rong Shi ran out from there, taking a few leaps, landing lightly beside him, and pulling him into the tent.

“Watch closely.” Rong Shi tightened the rope and pressed the switch for high-power mode.

“Holy crap!”

“Damn it! AHHHHHH!”

“How in the hell—how did he do that?!”

Amidst their screams, the entire space became like a giant light bulb. Electric currents formed countless radiating lines, crackling, and the squirrel swarm was at the center of the large light bulb.

They immediately understood why Rong Shi told them to hide in the tent.

The tent material wasn’t conductive!

Soon, they smelled a delicious roasted meat smell.

Liu Hong stuck his head out to look, and the hair on his forehead immediately curled from the electricity, emitting a pungent smoke.

“Get back! Are you trying to die?!” Hu Feng pulled him back, closing the tent flap.

Listening to the sounds outside, Chen Chen and the others’ hearts pounded violently.

This was too damn exciting!

They could easily get roasted alive!

But—it was so much fun!

On the live stream, after a brief pause, the bullet comments began to surge like a tide.

“Ahhhhhhh how did he do that?! Rong Shi is so handsome ahhhhhhh”

“Papa Rong is still Papa Rong.”

“Holy crap! Is this not special effects?! A humble launcher can cause such a big commotion?”

“The distance between us and the big shot is only one launcher.”

“You can use a launcher like that?! I’ve lived twenty years in vain!”

“Those who don’t know the ingenious uses of the launcher can search ‘new training artifact’ on the military academy forum. It’s Papa Rong’s exclusive patent.”

When the time outside was nearly up, Rong Shi turned off the high-power mode.

Song Yu checked the countdown; it stopped exactly at one second.

His voice was laced with laughter: “Very punctual, aren’t you?”

Rong Shi: “I’m always punctual.”

Song Yu: “I wasn’t talking about you; I was talking about Bunny.”

Rong Shi: “…”

He Nian looked outside through the tent’s window. In an angle no one else could see, his hands were tightly clenched, knuckles white.

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Stepping out of the tent, the fungal colonies were still there, the mycelia were still there, but the squirrels were now charred black.

“Just need some cumin powder and they’re ready to eat,” Liu Hong couldn’t help but swallow, his stomach rumbling ungracefully.

Old Bai nudged him: “Go ahead and eat them if you’re not afraid of dying.”

Qin Luo, eyes sparkling, ran over and slung an arm around Rong Shi’s shoulder: “Brother, how’d you do that?”

Chen Chen, at the side, mused: “It must be because of the mycelia, right? A few mycelia in unmutated fungal colonies can conduct electricity. Mutated colonies probably have very strong conductivity; otherwise, the current from the launcher wouldn’t be enough to cause such extensive damage.”

Rong Shi: “Mhm.”

On the way back, Rong Shi’s hand was suddenly grabbed.

He teased: “Need Gege to hold your hand?”

Song Yu, his face cold, took out a hand towel from his pocket and meticulously wiped Rong Shi’s hand several times.

“You’re his childhood friend; how can you just casually touch an omega?”

Rong Shi: “…”

What kind of twisted logic is that?

Seeing him wipe so seriously, Rong Shi asked, “Then I can casually touch alphas?”

Song Yu: “Of course. He said you can.”

Rong Shi: “…”

It all depends on what comes out of your mouth, doesn’t it?

The punishment round ended, and a path opened up where some mycelia had scattered ahead.

They walked less than a hundred meters before entering another quiz round.

This time, it was still a quantum physics question.

Qin Luo: “I’m a top student, at least. Can you please stop trying to mentally abuse me with these questions?”

[…]

Chen Chen: “This is too much!”

Rong Shi: “Just treat it as after-class practice.”

These words made the others’ eyes light up. They all pulled out their launchers, eager to try.

Ten minutes later, after the electricity subsided, they continued walking forward, smelling the scent of roasted meat.

Then came the third question—

Qin Luo: “Let’s go straight to the punishment round; I haven’t had enough fun yet!”

[…Not allowed.]

A moment later, a virtual screen appeared in mid-air, displaying a math problem.

[Cats and rabbits are in a cage. It is known that there are thirty long tails and twenty short tails. How many cats are there, and how many rabbits?]

Everyone: “…”

Are they treating them like idiots?

In front of the live stream: “…”

Mortis actually caved?!

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Author’s Note:

Mortis: I’m scared, I’m scared, stop roasting my little darlings.

Song Cat: Ten-minute countdown.

He Nian: Are you trying to kill me, damn it?

Rong Rabbit: Too many; one minute is enough.

#This is the correct way to open Rabbit God’s combat mode#