I looked back and saw a woman with a familiar face. “Selena Kim?”
我回头一看，看到一个面熟的女人，“赛琳娜·金姆?”
“Please, please save Iris!” The hand holding my shoulder was trembling. The kind and calm Selena Kim was making this expression? “If this continues, Iris will die…!”
“请救救爱瑞丝!”握着我肩膀的那只手在颤抖。赛琳娜·金做出这样的表情是什么感觉？“如果这种情况继续下去，爱瑞丝就会死......!”
At this moment, scenes of Ways of Survival crossed my mind.
这时，我脑海中闪过了《生存之道》的场景。
「 “Anna, why did you do this… it didn’t have to be this way!”
“安娜，你为什么要这么做......事情本不该是这样的!”
“It is a necessary thing.”
“这是必须的。”
“No, it isn’t. This… the incarnations don’t know anything! How can you do this?”
“不，不是的。这......这些化身什么都不知道!你怎么能这么做?”
“This is also to save humanity. Don’t forget Selena. We were thrown into a herd of predators that can eat us at any time.” 」
“这也是为了拯救人类。别忘了塞莱娜。我们被扔进了一群随时可能吃掉我们的捕食者中。”
It didn’t happen in this round. However, the original version had already been revised. In other words, it wasn’t unusual for the work of another round to occur in this round. Moreover, the story of the third regression was deleted in the first revision.
这一轮没有发生。然而，最初的版本已经被修改了。换句话说，在这一轮中再次发生工作的情况并不少见。此外，第三次回归的故事在第一次修订中被删除。
“Selena Kim. Please tell me exactly precisely. What happened?”
“赛琳娜·金。请准确地告诉我。发生了什么事?”
Before Selena Kim could speak, the voices of the angry constellations around me were heard.
赛琳娜·金还没来得及说话，我周围愤怒星座的声音就被听到了。
[How dare an incarnation…!]
[化身怎么敢...!]
Fearsome gazes were pouring towards me and Selena Kim. Selena Kim stiffened like a stone statue and turned pale. The Mass Production Maker raised his status in order to protect me and sparks of probability appeared around Selena Kim.
可怕的目光涌向我和塞莱娜·金。赛琳娜·金姆像石像一样僵硬，脸色变得苍白。大规模生产制造商提高了他的地位，以保护我和火花的概率出现在周围的Selena金。
This ‘central hall’ was only for constellations. For a moment, I had forgotten this was the Gourmet Association.
这个“中央大厅”只供星座使用。有那么一会儿，我都忘了这是美食家协会。
Selena Kim shut her mouth like a frightened goldfish and was dragged away by a guide. Selena Kim was unable to rebel and stared at the stage with resentful eyes.
塞莱娜·金姆像一条受惊的金鱼一样闭上了嘴，被一个向导拖走了。赛琳娜·金姆没有反抗的能力，用愤恨的眼神盯着舞台。
I didn’t know if the story that Selena Kim was about to tell me was the same as Ways of Survival. Only one thing was certain. The reason why Selena Kim came to me was involved with why Anna Croft was on the stage.
我不知道塞莱娜·金要告诉我的故事是否和《生存之道》一样。只有一件事是确定的。赛琳娜·金来找我的原因与安娜·克罗夫特上台的原因有关。
As I looked at the stage with troubled eyes, Anna Croft continued to talk with blank eyes. “The story I’m going to tell you is the Bracelet Expedition.”
当我用不安的眼神看着舞台时，安娜·克罗夫特继续茫然地说着话。“我要告诉你们的故事是手镯探险。”
The constellations made a fuss.
星座吵吵闹闹。
[…The Bracelet Expedition?]
[...手镯探险?]
“That’s right.”
“没错。”
[Are you going to parody the first generation story, Bracelet Evil Blight?]
[你要模仿第一代的故事，手镯邪恶的枯萎病?]
Bracelet Evil Blight. It was mentioned in the original Ways of Survival and was a story that was more of a classic than the Dragon Eating the Hammer or Children of the Dawn Star. It was older than the first generation and was closer to the zero generation.
恶魔手镯。它在最初的《生存之道》中被提到过，是一个比《龙吃锤子》或《黎明星之子》更经典的故事。它比第一代更老，更接近于零代。
The Bracelet Expedition was a typical expedition story where a group of 15 people went to burn a bracelet that was the source of a disaster.
“手镯探险”是一个典型的探险故事，15个人去烧掉一个造成灾难的手镯。
The Mass Production Maker heard her words and muttered, [Huh… she wants to reproduce that boring story?]
大规模生产制造商听到她的话，喃喃自语，[哼......她想再现那个无聊的故事?]
However, Anna Croft continued speaking without being concerned about the reaction of the constellations. “I will introduce the Bracelet Expedition that will lead this story.”
然而，安娜·克罗夫特继续说着，并不担心星座的反应。“我将介绍引导这个故事的手镯探险。”
Anna Croft clapped and a large panel appeared behind her. It was a huge panel that covered the entire wall on one side of the hall. The panel showed a vast forest where 15 incarnations were gathered.
安娜·克罗夫特拍了拍手，身后出现了一块大木板。这是一块巨大的嵌板，覆盖了大厅一侧的整面墙。画面显示的是一片广阔的森林，里面聚集了15个化身。
-…Where the hell is this place?
这鬼地方到底在哪儿？
-Are you sure Anna is right?
你确定安娜是对的吗？
-Everyone, wake up. If we play well, we can get the highest rank sponsors.
大家都醒醒如果我们表现好就能得到最高级别的赞助商。
I seemed to know what they were talking about. Looking closer, the frightened Iris was among them. That’s right. This was why Selena Kim…
我似乎知道他们在说什么。仔细观察，受惊的艾里斯就在其中。没错。这就是为什么赛琳娜·金。
A system message soon emerged like it had already been approved by the dokkaebis.
一个系统信息很快就出现了，就像它已经被dokkaebis批准了一样。
[The sub scenario ― Bracelet Expedition has begun.]
[子场景——手镯探险已经开始]
[This scenario can acquire new stories depending on the success or failure.]
[这种情况可能产生新的故事，取决于成功或失败。]
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* A total of 15 incarnations will participate in the scenario.
*共有15个人参与这一方案。
* All incarnations must arrive at the volcano in the centre of the hunting ground through cooperation.
*所有化身都必须通过合作到达狩猎场中心的火山。
* The expedition owns the Absolute Bracelet and the scenario is only completed by throwing the bracelet into the volcano lava and destroying it.
*探险队拥有绝对手镯，只有把手镯扔进火山熔岩并摧毁它，情节才算完整。
* Any incarnations who complete the scenario can make a wish to the Gourmet Association.
*任何化身完成这个场景的人都可以向美食家协会许愿。
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The contents were just like the novel I knew. In the first place, the story of the Bracelet Evil Blight was a homage to the novel…
里面的内容和我所知道的小说一模一样。首先，手镯邪恶枯萎病的故事是对小说的敬意..。
The scenario message continued.
场景信息继续。
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* There are a large number of evil spirits in the hunting ground. The scenario will fail if the expedition is destroyed by the evil spirits.
*狩猎场有大量的恶灵。如果探险队被邪恶的幽灵摧毁，这个剧本将会失败。
* If the Absolute Bracelet isn’t destroyed in the time limit, the scenario will fail.
*如绝对手镯没有在指定时间内销毁，方案将会失败。
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[Hoh… you have prepared this scenario. Interesting.]
你已经准备好了这个场景，有意思
Some of the constellations responded favourably. I considered it a poorly designed scenario but there was a flavour in it that the constellations could find. It was the replay of an old story. Anna Croft’s aim was to ignite the memories of the constellations of the Gourmet Association.
有些星座反应积极。我认为这是一个糟糕的设计方案，但是星座可以从中找到一种味道。这是一个古老故事的重演。安娜·克罗夫特的目的是唤起人们对美食家协会星座的记忆。
However, it was barely enough to satisfy the constellations of the Gourmet Association.
然而，它仅仅能满足美食家协会的星座要求。
[…Still, something is lacking. What do you want us to do? Don’t tell me it is just to watch this boring game.] “As you can see from the panel, there are incarnations waiting for your choice.”
但是，仍然缺少一些东西。你想让我们怎么做？别告诉我只是为了看这场无聊的比赛“正如你从评审团中所看到的，有很多化身在等待着你的选择。”
[Are we supposed to be their ‘sponsors?’] “Of course, you can make that choice but it won’t be much fun.”
(我们应该成为他们的‘赞助商’吗?)“当然，你可以做出这样的选择，但那不会很有趣。”
[That means…?]
那意味着...
“The constellations can directly participate in this scenario and taste the freshest incarnations.”
“星座可以直接参与这种情况，品尝最新鲜的化身。”
Along with Anna Croft, additional scenario messages were printed.
除了安娜·克罗夫特，还打印了其他场景消息。
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* A total of 15 evil spirits will appear in the scenario.
*一共有15个恶灵出现在剧情中。
* All constellations in the Gourmet Association can apply for the ‘evil spirit’ role on a first come, first served basis.
*美食家协会的所有星座均可以先到先得的方式申请担任「恶灵」角色。
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I was appalled the moment I heard the scenario message. Anna Croft was aiming at this from the beginning. It was a scenario that brought out the scent of the first generation while solving the desires of the constellations.
当我听到这个剧本的信息时，我感到很震惊。安娜·克罗夫特从一开始就瞄准了这一点。这是一个在解决星座欲望的同时，带来了第一代人气息的剧本。
The constellations became heated up. There was a sense of excitement different from the previous bustle. Even the Mass Production Maker showed an interested expression.
星座变得越来越热。有一种不同于以前喧闹的兴奋的感觉。甚至大规模生产制造商也表现出了兴趣。
One of the constellations asked. [What do you get from this scenario?] “Nothing. I just hope that all of you will enjoy it.”
一个星座问道。[你从这个场景中得到了什么?]“没什么。我只是希望你们都能喜欢它。”
The shameless smile shook me. There was no way she didn’t want anything. She was just trying to raise her position by saying this.
那无耻的笑容使我心惊肉跳。她不可能什么都不要。她这样说只是想提高自己的地位。
[The constellations of the Gourmet Association are showing favourability towards incarnation ‘Anna Croft.’]
[美食家协会的星座对化身为“安娜·克罗夫特”表示偏爱]
Anna Croft’s plot surpassed the cruelty of the constellations. She didn’t care about what she sacrificed for her own purposes. She had stabbed Yoo Jonghyuk in the back more than 10 times.
安娜·克罗夫特的阴谋超越了星座的残酷。她不在乎为了自己的目的牺牲了什么。她在柳钟玉背后捅了十几刀。
“Then I’ll start the scenario in one minute. Constellations who want to apply, please sign in the selection window.”
“然后我将在一分钟内开始场景。想要申请的星座请在选择窗口中签名。”
At Anna Croft’s words, a selection window appeared in front of my eyes.
听到安娜·克罗夫特的话，我的眼前出现了一个精选窗口。
[Would you like to participate in this scenario?]
[你愿意参与这个场景吗?]
[Current number of applicants: 2/15]
[现时申请人数:2/15]
At the place where a story was being made, there was an opportunity to devour the subjects of the story. The number of applicants was rapidly rising.
在制作故事的地方，有机会全神贯注地研究故事的主题。申请人的数量正在迅速增加。
[Current number of applicants: 5/15]
[现时申请人数:5/15]
I was once again reminded of why I came here. I had to make allies for the Demon King Selection. In order to do this, it was better to participate in the scenario. I would be able to become closer to them by sharing stories with other constellations.
我又一次想起了我为什么来这里。我必须为魔王选择结盟。为了做到这一点，最好参与到这个场景中。通过与其他星座分享故事，我可以更加接近他们。
[Hahaha, I will eat the artwork.]
(哈哈哈，我要吃掉这件艺术品。)
[It isn’t expected?]
(没有预料到吗?)
It might be time to admit it. I had become the ‘constellation’ I hated.
也许是时候承认这一点了，我已经变成了我讨厌的“星座”。
[Current number of applicants: 9/15]
[现时申请人数:9/15]
Then I heard a ‘baat’ sound in my ears and a small panel popped up. It was Biyoo’s screen that only I could see.
然后我听到一个“咩”的声音在我的耳朵和一个小面板突然出现。那是只有我能看到的碧玉的屏幕。
-I will start the 857th competition!
-我将开始第857届比赛！
It showed Yoo Jonghyuk attending the martial arts competition. Perhaps he had become much stronger in the meantime because Yoo Jonghyuk was continuously beating his opponents with the least movements possible. I stared at his calm movements and thought as usual:
它显示了俞钟玉参加武术比赛的画面。也许在此期间，他变得更加强大，因为柳钟玉不断地用尽可能少的动作击败对手。我盯着他平静的动作，像往常一样在想:
What would Yoo Jonghyuk do? At this moment, I seemed to meet Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes. Of course, Yoo Jonghyuk wouldn’t know that I was watching. Even so, Yoo Jonghyuk seemed to talk to me.
柳永玉会怎么做？这时，我仿佛看到了柳钟玉的眼睛。当然，柳永玉不会知道我在看。即便如此，柳永玉似乎还是在和我说话。
「 “No matter how many times I return, my choice is the same.” 」
“不管我回去多少次，我的选择都是一样的”
No, maybe he already told me. In fact, I saw him make the same choice many times.
不，也许他已经告诉我了。事实上，我看到他做了很多次同样的选择。
「 “I will kill all of you, not leaving a single one.” 」
“我要杀光你们，一个不留”
So far, I had always made a different choice from Yoo Jonghyuk. I wasn’t Yoo Jonghyuk. Amidst the strong backlash, I always walked on a different path.
到目前为止，我一直在做一个与柳钟玉不同的选择。我不是YooJonghyuk。在强烈的反对声中，我总是走在不同的道路上。
Persephone was watching me from afar. She was waiting for something interesting to happen. The constellation who lived for a long time knew where the really interesting stories would start. Thus, she understood what I was going to do from now on.
珀尔塞福涅在远处注视着我。她在等待有趣的事情发生。活了很长时间的星座知道真正有趣的故事会从哪里开始。因此，她明白了从现在开始我要做什么。
[Current number of applicants: 14/15]
[现时申请人数:14/15]
I raised my hand towards the selection window.
我把手举向选择窗口。
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Iris Vladimirovna Rebezova was born in Moscow. She grew up listening to stories of revolution. Her favourite revolutionaries were Che Guevara and the early Karl Marx.
爱丽丝·弗拉迪米洛夫娜·雷贝佐娃出生于莫斯科。她是听着革命的故事长大的。她最喜欢的革命者是切·格瓦拉和早期的卡尔·马克思。
However, the world she was born in wasn’t the era of revolution. It was a world dominated by desire and capital and determined by the owners of the capital. Iris realized from a young age that there was no ‘revolution’ in this era.
然而，她出生的世界并不是一个革命的时代。这是一个由欲望和资本主宰的世界，由资本所有者决定。艾瑞斯很小的时候就意识到这个时代没有什么“革命”。
This was until the dokkaebis showed up.
直到dokkaebis出现。
-Haha, this is an interesting place. A world in which plant fibers are king.
哈哈，这是个有趣的地方，一个植物纤维为王的世界。
Iris saw the collapse of many nations and realized that the revolution she had been waiting for had begun. The world, which had been a place of the haves and have-nots, once again melted back into turbulent currents.
艾瑞斯目睹了许多国家的崩溃，并意识到她一直等待的革命已经开始。这个曾经是富人和穷人居住的世界，再一次融入了汹涌的潮流。
The revolution could happen. The world could be changed. The young Iris was convinced of this, at least until today.
革命可能会发生，世界可能会改变，年轻的艾里斯相信这一点，至少直到今天。
“Aaaack!”
“啊!”
“Help me! Please!”
“救救我!求求你!”
The upper body of an incarnation was completely separated.
化身的上半身完全分开了。
[It is very fresh meat.]
这是非常新鲜的肉
The incarnations were torn apart by big teeth. The evil spirits wiped the stories flowing from their lips and chuckled.
化身被巨大的牙齿撕裂，邪恶的灵魂抹去了从他们嘴里流出的故事，咯咯地笑了起来。
[I’m disappointed. Is this the story you wanted me to eat?] [Hasty friend. Please wait. The scenario has just begun.] [How am I supposed to wait? This is a parody story…]
我很失望。这就是你想让我接受的故事吗?]急性子的朋友。请稍等。这个场景才刚刚开始我怎么能等呢？这是一个滑稽的故事......]
“A-Ahh… ahhh…”
“啊...啊...”
Her frightened companions urinated before the colossal ‘status.’ It was the first time she thought that the word ‘revolution’ was so empty.
她受惊吓的同伴们在这个巨大的“地位”面前小便这是她第一次认为“革命”这个词是如此空洞。
She couldn’t resist. No one could stand up to such things.
她无法抗拒，没有人能经得起这样的事情。
“Iris! Run away! Run!”
“爱丽丝!快跑!快跑!”
Iris had the cries of her colleagues and ran. The twin ponytails she was proud of were messed up by blood and sweat but she didn’t care. At the same time, she had the screams of her colleagues scattered through the woods.
艾瑞斯听到同事的哭声就跑了。她引以为傲的两条马尾辫被血汗弄得一团糟，但她不在乎。与此同时，她的同事的尖叫声传遍了整个树林。
The footsteps of the evil spirits were coming closer. It was obvious what would happen to her.
恶灵的脚步越来越近，很明显她会发生什么事。
Run away? Damn, where could she escape to? In this small stage, where could she flee? A vast array of trees surrounded her. No matter where she ran, she couldn’t leave this stage.
逃跑？该死，她能逃到哪里去？在这个小舞台上，她能逃到哪里去呢？一大片树木围绕着她。无论她跑到哪里，她都不能离开这个舞台。
Iris cursed something that wasn’t ‘capital’ for the first time. She cursed the constellations. She cursed the Star Stream. She cursed this story.
艾瑞斯第一次诅咒了一些不是资本的东西。她诅咒着星座。她诅咒星流。她诅咒这个故事。
Nevertheless, she still begged. Please, someone, change this story. Even a very small salvation was okay, please. Please.
尽管如此，她仍然恳求。求求你们，谁来改变这个故事吧。哪怕是一个很小的救赎也没关系。求求你们。
[The constellation ‘Demon King of Salvation’ is looking at you.]
[“救世魔王”星座正在看着你。]
To her surprise, salvation faced her.
