Standing there pondering for a long time, Su Chen's expression grew increasingly grim.
This kind of ridiculous rule was utterly hopeless!
What was the purpose of this "Supreme Rule" charade?
To force him to reveal his hand?
To attract the teachers' attention?
And then to create a huge mess between him and the teachers?
After much thought, Su Chen felt it couldn't be that simple.
The Supreme Rule couldn't be so superficial.
It must have a deeper meaning.
He must have overlooked something, leading to some problems in his reasoning.
So Su Chen patted Estelle, signaling her to come aside with him.
"What do you think of the dormitory rules?"
"They might be okay in the short term, but in the long run, there's no solution,"
Estelle said with a somber face.
"Explain your reasoning,
and I'll verify my guess." Estelle nodded and explained her reasoning.
After hearing her deduction, Su Chen frowned.
This girl thought exactly the same as him, offering no inspiration whatsoever.
In other words, this rule, on the surface,
was unsolvable!
But that's not right!
If the rules are truly unsolvable, then what's the point of this supernatural dungeon?
Just to kill all the chosen ones? Why
not just teleport everyone to the dorms at the start?
Why go through all this trouble, making everyone go through enrollment and exams?
Thinking of this, Su Chen's body trembled slightly.
A few thoughts vaguely rose in his mind.
Yes, exams!
According to the student rules, the core is exams!
The teachers' goal is to cultivate a group of outstanding students who have mastered various kinds of knowledge.
Under this goal, it's impossible for teachers to kill everyone.
Yes, the student rules also state that dead students will become monsters and be resurrected.
And teachers don't mind teaching monsters.
It seems like they teach without discrimination.
However, this also reveals a piece of information.
It's still true that teachers won't kill all the students!
After all, if teachers really didn't care whether students were human or monsters,
why would they create a student rule?
After enrollment, they could just tear up the application forms, kill all the students, and
turn them into monsters—wouldn't that be enough? .
Therefore, teachers still need some "humans."
And they still need some humans who abide by the rules!
Because the students who died and turned into monsters were all students who broke the rules!
Having figured this out, Su Chen's eyes began to brighten.
Applying this logic to the dormitory rules, the situation suddenly became clear.
Teachers don't allow monsters to kill all students.
Therefore, there can't be a dead end in the dormitory rules.
Teachers are trying to select some humans who are good at studying and can also abide by the rules!
So, the monsters must be the whetstones that teachers have specially prepared for the students.
Combining this with some text in the school rules about cognitive dissonance,
Su Chen boldly concluded that the consequence of being corrupted by monsters is most likely mental pollution!
And the methods used by the monsters are most likely to force students to break the school rules and become their kind!
Now Su Chen completely understood.
So he quickly told Estelle his conjecture.
Soon after listening to Su Chen's explanation, the little girl's eyes were wide open like saucers.
"Master, sometimes I even wonder if you created this set of rules! Otherwise, how did you come up with so many things from all those twists and turns!"
Su Chen rolled his eyes.
"It's all because you're all lazy and don't know how to help your teacher. Otherwise, why would I waste so many brain cells? Do you think I don't want to be like Arik? Look at him, living such a carefree and happy life!"
"Master, don't talk nonsense. Look, you're smart, you snagged a wife, while they're still single! So, using your brain has its advantages."
Su Chen: ...
How can I refute that?
The master and disciple chatted for a while before getting back to the main topic.
"Don't rush into the dorms later, go to the playground and exercise first!"
"I'll go scout the dorms myself, see if there are any hidden pitfalls like time traps, and I'll contact you through the paper dolls."
"By the way, I found that writing with the paper dolls is quite convenient, so stop making up codes, just switch to learning Dragon Language!"
"Remember to relay this to them later."
Estelle? ???
No, we have classes during the day, exercise in the afternoon,
and learn Dragon Language at night!
Are we really here to study?
"And don't you know how hard it is to learn Chinese?"
Looking at the little girl's puffed-up face, Su Chen instantly felt a surge of pleasure.
"This is the price of sucking up to someone! If you're so capable, go to the next dungeon and you guys take the helm, let me experience the joy of lying down and doing nothing. Whatever you arrange, I'll do."
"You're taking revenge!"
"Yes, sir!"
Su Chen nodded repeatedly.
The little girl stomped her foot angrily, turned around, and walked back to the group.
She launched into a tirade against Su Chen's "bad behavior."
Alik looked completely bewildered.
"Su Chen is absolutely right! I support Su Chen! Come on, brothers, I'll take you to the gym!"
"I guarantee you'll develop a muscular physique!"
Xiong Bao excitedly grabbed Babu beside him and strode off towards the gym.
The others had no choice but to follow.
Watching Alik's bear-like back, Estelle was on the verge of tears.
Waaaaah, I miss the cruise ship!
I miss my job!
I don't want to work out!
I don't want to become a muscle-bound Barbie!
In the end, however, the girl stamped her foot and followed.
She really didn't trust Arik to lead the team.
Seeing everyone leave, Su Chen took a deep breath and
walked into the dormitory building alone.
At the same time, a head popped out from the dormitory manager's office next to the door.
"Hey student, don't wander around, come over and register, get your luggage."
The aunt called out to Su Chen.
Seeing this, Su Chen quickly went over.
He registered his name as the aunt asked, and then retrieved his suitcase from the back storage room.
However, Su Chen, true to his nickname "Second Dog," was a clever little devil.
He still didn't use his own fingerprint.
He used the corpse of a member of a certain organization.
"Have you read the dormitory rules outside?"
the aunt asked.
"Yes."
"That's good. Here, this is your dormitory key. Don't lose it, or you'll be responsible for the consequences of not being able to enter the dormitory."
Saying that, the aunt handed over a key.
Su Chen took it and his face immediately fell.
What kind of damn luck was that!
It turns out to be the most auspicious room, number 444!
"Auntie, can we change rooms?"
"No! The rules clearly state that rooms are randomly assigned! Did you even read the rules carefully?!"
the auntie said irritably.