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The towering trees loomed above, the treacherous bushes concealed dangers, and the grass was fraught with peril.
When Xu Nuan opened her somewhat dazed eyes, these were the sights that greeted her.
The dizziness from blood loss and the pain from the monster's blade coursed through Xu Nuan's mind in waves, crashing over her body. The mingling of dizziness and pain made her groan softly; she lacked the strength to push aside the grass.
In her hazy state, Xu Nuan had no idea how long she had been lying there until fragmented voices drifted into her ears from nearby. With a sudden rush of surprise and hope, she blinked her eyes wide open.
There were people, which meant there was hope.
With great difficulty, she managed to rise, clutching her injured left shoulder. Stumbling forward, she crushed the grass beneath her feet and pushed through the bush that had concealed her. Finally, Xu Nuan spotted five people arguing animatedly.
The noisy group turned to look at the unexpected figure of Xu Nuan.
She had a broad, slightly rounded forehead, willow-like eyebrows with gently curved peaks, large almond-shaped eyes with clear light brown irises that seemed to hold the entire world, delicate cherry lips, and a slightly pointed chin.
She was originally a charming and sweet girl, but at that moment, her face was a mess. Her hair was drenched in sweat and clung in strands to her overly pale face. Her once bright almond eyes were filled with confusion instead of joy; her lips were turning white from pain, and beads of sweat trembled on her chin, ready to fall at any moment.
Her quick-drying clothes, knee pads, and tactical jacket outlined a figure that was painfully thin, contrasting sharply with the oversized backpack on her back.
What drew the most attention was her left shoulder, marred by a gruesome wound. The torn flesh and dried blood contrasted starkly with the vibrant orange of her tactical jacket, sending chills down one's spine.
Xu Nuan didn’t care how others perceived her at that moment; the hoarse sound escaping her lips carried an almost imperceptible hint of expectation.
"Are you...?"
"Are you the First Batch of Players?"
Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Nuan noticed five people over ten meters away, all dressed in professional attire—suits and flowing skirts—that seemed completely out of place in the dark and perilous jungle.
"Are you new Players?"
The second half of her sentence changed instantly.
The five people across from her were still in shock at Xu Nuan's appearance and disheveled state. After a while, a sharp voice broke the silence.
"I know you! You're Xu Nuan from the Human Resources Department at the company headquarters!"
Such a voice made Xu Nuan, already feeling dizzy, frown as she finally took a moment to assess the five people in front of her.
Three men and two women.
The woman who had spoken first had yellow curly hair and was excitedly pointing at Xu Nuan after recognizing her. The woman standing next to her had shoulder-length black hair and offered an apologetic smile, her eyes reflecting a hint of concern.
Three men were looking at her with complex expressions. From left to right, one appeared gentle with sword-like brows and starry eyes, another had his lips pressed together in silence, and the last one was thin and scholarly.
Xu Nuan was certain she didn't know these five people, but why was it that the woman with yellow curly hair could call her name?
When Xu Nuan's puzzled gaze fell upon the nameplate on the chests of the five individuals, which read "Heng Technology," a realization struck her.
Heng Technology was a subsidiary of the group company she worked for, located in the city adjacent to B City. Xu Nuan thought that perhaps the woman who had called her name had heard it or seen her photo during discussions at the headquarters with Heng Technology. After all, the Human Resources Department was responsible for personnel changes and was likely to attract attention.
The five individuals who had confirmed Xu Nuan's identity slowly approached her. The man whose nameplate read "Operations Department Xu Hang" spoke up.
"What do you mean by 'Player'? Perhaps you can explain why we are here?"
Faced with their complex and confused gazes, Xu Nuan felt a headache coming on. Just then, a processed voice echoed above everyone's heads.
"Welcome to the five of you as the Third Batch of Players entering our Survival Game."
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