[ Expressionless Awakener ] . . . 'A newly feature huh..?' I thought silently.

A game in the recommendation screen can get updated by adding features or changing rules.

It's like playing a normal game and it adds a new update by the game developers.. It works similarly just like in the Game Recommendation Arena, Like a typical and normal action game.

But the game chosen by the instructor hasn't been updated or added any features for so long until now, which naturally stood out from the rest of the game recommendations.

Although it did give the students a bit of doubtfulness at first about this matter, They don't have the power to change it since its the instructor that chose the game, not them.

But who knows who made these games inside the Arena... The only thing I know about them is that it's top secret inside the academy.

It's a mystery of who made these exam games, Whether it is just for fun or for the sake of the students future and the entire academy.

And who knows! Maybe then it'll be a character from the novel that I probably and completely forgot about.

[ Recommendation Game!! So funn!!!😜 ] The red system appeared and replied enthusiastically.

'...' 'But.. What kind of feature is it..? The instructor hasn't told us about the instructions yet.' I thought, Continuing to ponder.

The instructor; Elias Khalid, smiled slightly as he continued to speak on the mic; [ "This feature, regarding the obstacles you're all currently seeing, is based on a PvP Mini-Game called..." ]

[ "Fortunate Synchronicity" ]

Synchronicity: A word known to occur in events that are most likely known as coincidences that don't seem to have any connections, Just like in the novel, Between whether these coincidences or events can happen whether it is a connection or not, giving it a mysterious hue.

And as for Fortunate: It seems that the game's feature is based on luck, which is an event or a situation between positive or negative outcomes.

If these two words were to be connected, then it's a game full of mystery, coincidences, Chances and most likely outcomes that can only gain through fortunate luck.

The crowd began to feel excited, including those from one of the top classes in the academy.

The screen of the arena began to light up more, Showing texts that says; [ Choose a feature! ]

[ >PvP Game; Battle between two< ] [ >PvP Game; Teamwork annihilation< ] [ >NEW!: Fortunate Synchronicity< ]

[ >Fortunate Synchronicity has been chosen!< ]

[ > Game Instructions: ••••••• < ]

[ "Oh... How interesting." ] The instructor smiled in enthusiastic mischievousness on the mic.

The crowd, including one of the top classes in the academy, began to notice the screen's texts as it lit up inside the arena, feeling fiery-eyed towards the game of PvP.

[ "The game's features... or an added update, Is based on the game of luck and coincidence." ]

[ "Therefore.. This game.... Is a mystery game!" ]

[ "I'll tell you all the instructions!" ] The instructor continued to smile enthusiastically, feeling excited.

[ "Both players must challenge themselves in order to defeat each other's game." ]

[ "A line between both players will appear on the platform, and every 1 minute, an event randomizer will appear based on the players luck or outcome." ]

[ "Fortunately, Only events happen between each side of the platform, If the player happens to move to his opponents side of the line, Then the player would only experience the events that will likely appear on the side of the opponents luck." ]

[ "Meaning, The player won't be disqualified unless both players want to beat each other up and get both of themselves disqualified." ]

[ "But do you know what makes this even more fun!!??" ] The instructor rhetorically questioned the crowd.

[ "Both players MUST solve a case of mystery during PvP!" ]

Fortunate Synchronicity, Isn't something just based on the luck of players.

Both Players must solve a mystery case based on a real life situation.

An example to this is solving a murder case.

If the topic is about solving a murder case, then each player will need the skills and high knowledge in order to defeat their opponents.

Every one minute during gameplay, The obstacle shown on the arena, an event or a variety of gain will appear on the other side of the platform.

Each obstacle, event or gain depends on the player's luck. If the player is fortunate, Then the player may gain a clue that can solve the murder case.

In order to win the round, Both players must gain at least 5 clues in order to solve the case.

If the other player solves the case much earlier then their opponent, then the player will likely win the third game, the same happens if its the opposite.

Solving the case of mystery against your opponent is the only way you can win the game.

But in order to keep up with the new feature of the game, Both players MUST obey the rules during the new update.

These rules are the first time that has ever appeared on a 1v1 game during exam events, Other than killing your opponent to death, This game is quite special than any other.

The rules are simple; Collect all five clues.

Steal your opponents clues as much as possible. ( This tactic is the only way to win against you're opponent. )

Do NOT defeat your opponent by beating them up. If both players start to beat each other up to the point of unconsciousness, then both players will get disqualified.

Do NOT push your opponents to the side-lines of the platform. If the player pushes the opponent out of the platform, Both players will get disqualified and can no longer attend the 4th Game of the Exam.

Although pushing the opponent off the platform in a 1v1 game is a way to win against your opponent... But since this feature has been added on >Immense Battle<, This tactic will no longer be used during the new feature of the game.... UNLESS.... Both of the players collects all five clues.

If the player collects at least 2 clues while the other player collects 3, thats where the players will have the free will to beat each other up or fight after all five clues are collected.

This is afterall... a 1v1 game, As long as the player steals the other opponents clues, The game will surely know who wins the 3rd game and gets accepted through the 4th.

If the other player gets pushed off the platform after five clues are collected, then that same player will also get disqualified and the other player will freely steal all five clues and get enough time to solve the case of the game.

The player must solve the case and guess the target, based on the topic.

Solving the mystery case must be within 10 minutes after the disqualification of the other player. If the time runs out within 10 minutes, both players will get disqualified and nobody wins the 3rd game.

Clues are noticeable since they'll be shown on a small paper with the object on it.

This entire game needs both players to endure all kinds of obstacles every 1 minute.

Which.... are the instructions of the newest update of the 1v1 gameplay.

[ "Do you all understand now?" ] The instructor of the Golden Grace Section chuckled through the mic.

The crowd began to whisper again, Thinking if this newly added feature can be ever more fun than the games that used to be chosen by the examineer instructor himself.

[ "Alright then..... Shall we begin?" ]

The entire arena began to shake again, But this time, only slightly.

All that felt the slight shake began to ponder in curiosity, Imagining what'll happen during this newly featured game of 1v1.

Suddenly, A line appeared in the middle of the arena platform, divided into two sides for 2 each player.

[ "Now.... Which of the top 3 sections would want to join this 1v1 game..?" ] The instructor spoke excitedly as both ends of his lip moved in a big smile.

All of the students from the top 3 sections began to whisper, Choosing which student that wants to be a part of this 1v1.

[ "Don't worry... The game rewards at least 65% of your grades to those who joined!" ] The instructor spoke, convincing the 3 sections with his words.

The words of the instructor worked like a machine:

"MEE!! MEE!!! MEEE!!!!"

"I WANT TO JOIN!!"

"WWAAAAA I DON'T WANNA GET EXPELLED!!!"

"PLEASE ME!! I BEG YOU....!!!!!"

As all the sections began to beg for the game, The instructor smirked with a wide smile at his rival.

[ "Tch. You're just lucky." ] The instructor; Alec Kane, whispered with a mad-like expression at his rival.

'...' 'I think I recalled something like this in the novel before... right?' I thought, questioning the red system.

[ Maybe... Who knows!😚🤭 ] The system replied in a chuckle through texts.

'....You're not really helping.' I replied back.

[ "There are too many of you! Lets just choose a student using the spinning wheel and see who'll likely get chosen!" ] The instructor spoke as he pointed on the screen.

The screen began to light up, showing two peculiar wheels with all of the names of students from the top 3 sections of the academy.

[ "Wow! There really is a lot of you! The young generation must've been a genius to get to the top 3 sections of the academy!" ] The instructor chuckled again.

The two wheels began to spin, Showing each name of the students from each section.

Finally, It stopped and landed each of two students.

[ Spinning Wheel > The student named; Micheal Lorn has been chosen! < ]

[ Spinning Wheel > The student named; Alexander Grace has been chosen! < ]

'...'

'.....'

'WH.... --WHAT IN THE WORLD!!!??'

The two protagonists; The original and the main.... Has been chosen to FIGHT EACH OTHER!!???

'What the- Did the protagonist and that other character show up on that screen's texts-!?'

[ It must be fate♥️ ] The system replied with a heart.

'............' I expressed nothing back to the system.

It was a coincidence for two students, especially important characters from the novel!

'Wait... This plot also happened in the novel right..?' I asked the red system with the tip of my hair wiggled to a question mark.

[ I haven't downloaded the novel's files yet... So i'm not sure.😅 ] The red system answered back to my question.

[ But since it happened, Then it must've occurred in the novel aswell. ]

'Oh' I mumbled with the usual poker face.

[ By the way, The two protagonists were chosen to attend the game right?, I guess its better to get away from that platform as far as possible, who knows what will happen in the arena... that's similar to a danger zone, lol😄 ] The system chuckled through the texts.

'You should've told me earlier..... THEY'RE ALREADY AT THAT PLATFORM!!!!!' I panicked at the thought.

I began to walk fast at a far distance, trying not to get attention while getting away from that place.

Eventually, I reached the walls of the arena, along with the sections of the academy that watched the gameplay at the side-lines.

'I managed to get away as far as I could.' I thought as I sighed of relief expressionlessly.

I began to look around and sat somewhere at a nearby sitting area, Watching the Exam's 3rd gameplay at the corner side of the wall.

I sighed with no expression as I felt a tingling stare at the right part of my shoulder.

I looked at my right and saw a familiar person staring at me.

"Do you remember me?" He asked.

"......No." I replied.

"......" the awkward sense of the atmosphere befilled the air.

"It's me!! The guy beside you from that crossdressing contest!!" He shouted at me with a smile, trying to recall that humiliating past.

"I forgor." I spoke, purposely making a mispronounciation. ( At least to make the mood brighter. )

Quietness befilled the air again.

'......'

'...It didn't work.... I thought he would laugh at some point.' I thought, staring at him expressionlessly.

[ PFFT-- Who the heck would laugh at that-!??😂😂 ] The red system replied to my nonsense.

'Shut up.' I replied back through my thoughts.

[ Hey... Isn't that the guy from that crossdressing contest you were in?? Hes a character from the novel y,know! 😋 ] The system replied and spoiled it.

'Dang it.. I thought i wouldn't interact with any characters today!!!' I expressionlessly felt disappointed. [ [Red]: Wait, weren't you talking with that female character when you were getting dressed up for that crossdressing show?🤔 ]

'That's because I was FORCED to attend that show!' I replied with my ahoge wiggled horizontally.

"Umm...?" The character beside me mumbled in confusion, wondering why I was responding with body gestures to invisible air.* (*Referring to the system.)

"Oh-" "Sorry, I thought I would make the mood brighter..." I spoke with no expression while apologizing.

"No worries! I just wanted to ask you a question." The character spoke with an enthusiastic smile.

"Yeah sure... What is it?" I tilted my head as I replied.

"Whats your name again?"

"....."

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that..?"

....... It seemed like we both forgot each others names... Though I've already forgotten most names already.

"My name Garcila Luven! Nice to meet you again!" The character smiled as the bright sparkles randomly appeared around him.

"..Yeah... My name is Kim Le- I mean Johnson." I replied back with a nervous feat.

"Ohh yeaahh!!! The person which Alex introduced to us, right!?" The character spoke enthusiastically.

'......I even thought they were characters from the novel that have a bright memory...' I thought, wiggling my ahoge slightly. (Kim's face is easily forgettable)

[ Even characters from another novel can forget a person pretty easily y,know! Lucy only remembered you through luck! Don't forget, You're just an extra character Kim Lee! 😘 ] The red system replied to my statement.

'..I guess it was all knowledge and memory then.' I thought with no expression, feeling slightly disappointed... and sad at the same time.

"You're distracted again!" Garcila Luven, Chuckled lightly at me.

I looked at him with my usual poker face as the tip of my hair wiggled slightly.

The sparkles and brightness increased as the character looked at me with bright eyes.

I squinted my eyes slightly from the brightness; 'Uh...'

"Let's just watch the game." I spoke, trying to change the topic.

"Ok" He replied back.

I sighed lightly as I took a look at the arena platform, It seemed like they were already fighting.

Micheal Lorn took a cherry bomb from the 1 minute randomizer, and threw it at Kwan Jihu

Kwan Jihu dodged the attack and took out his weapon, known as the bone thingy which I completely forgot its name.

The weapon is used only for slicing, but not for beating up the opponent.

Suddenly, On Kwan Jihu's side of the platform after a single minute, A form of a dungeon immediately broke into a dungeon break, spawning different kinds of ranked monsters.

It seemed like Kwan Jihu was a bit unlucky today.

[ "A dungeon spawn!? For a handsome guy to get that kind of luck!" ] The instructor giggled through the mic.

Luckily, Kwan Jihu already knew about this dungeon spawn and immediately attacked all of the dungeon monsters.

The weapon sliced out and swiftly took out a hoard of monsters, but the impact of the slice suddenly moved towards me and Garcila Luven's direction, Which suddenly notified us both.

Shr---ing!--

--Ba--ng!

The swift slice of the weapon took out an impact of the sitting area, Showing a wide scale of damage on the big walls.

'!!!'

"Tha- THAT ALMOST SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF US!!!!" Garcila Luven shouted with panic.

'That.... almost gave me a heart attack...' I expressionlessly thought as I grabbed my chest from the panic, imagining myself almost crying due to this.

Luckily, Me and Luven were able to notice the fast slice almost getting to us and dodged it at the right timing. We were also a bit far apart from each other, so we only moved a bit more farther for the impact not to scratch us both.

Still, It almost gave us a heart attack.

'..Ugh...' I groaned expressionlessly.

'I want to go home.....' I thought, imagining myself crying on the floor.

[ Expressionless Awakener ] . . . . . . .

Thank you for reading(⁠つ⁠✧⁠ω⁠✧⁠)⁠つ♥️♥️

Also heres a drawing that I just finished a few days ago:



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