Chapter 754 - - 553 Last Place Elimination System_2

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“I’ve always said that the schedule was too tight,” the head of the Exploration Department said, “Ross, you’re too eager for quick success. When we held the Resource Game once a year, like before, there were never any mistakes.”

“This isn’t the Planning Department’s fault either,” Hord said. “Without a clear understanding of the whole situation on the Alien Battlefield, it’s impossible for us to come up with a precise game plan.

Besides, the Resource Game is inherently a game of chance; what game has perfect rules? For the next game, you even want to introduce a multitude of civilizations and Duge’s escape – that’s basically a brand new game.”

As Ross’s gaze swept over the subordinates making excuses for themselves, he remained silent, feeling an unprecedented level of exhaustion.

When did the Resource Game become like this?

Was it all because of him?

It was Duge, wasn’t it?

It was because Duge was too competent, pushing the Resource Game step by step to where it is today…

Success because of Duge, failure because of Duge!

Watching the still composed Duge on the screen after the list was announced, Ross took a deep breath, “Find a way to fix this! The game can’t end like this, at least Duge hasn’t given up…”

“The way to calm the audience’s anger is to reimburse them fully for the spiritual power they invested in the Alien Warrior,” the head of the Marketing Department, Adam, shrugged and said, “That way, the company will take a big hit, but at least the reputation remains.”

“…” Ross let out a self-deprecating laugh. Initially, when they gave the audience the power to invest in Alien Warriors, everyone thought it was a good idea. The company made a profit, but as soon as the battlefield began, all their beautiful assumptions collapsed, and now they were facing a substantial loss.

“Adam is right,” the head of the Network Department said. “Duge is currently doing well. Let’s keep the Alien Battlefield going. If Duge can turn the tide against the odds and guarantee viewership, the sales of the simulation game later can recoup some of the losses for the company.”

“Given the current situation, does Duge still have a chance to turn things around?” the head of the Operations Department asked. “Even if we now hide the top ten ranking, everyone already knows that the Human Emperor is Duge.”

“I think we should trust him,” the head of the Technical Department, Gao Qiao, said. “After all, that lad has created countless miracles.

Plus, he secretly stashed away three types of Divine Power without our knowledge. I strongly suspect he has other trump cards we don’t know about,

after all, his keyword is ‘ruthless,’ and so far, his actions have hardly matched the ruthlessness that keyword suggests.”

“So, his data is really okay?” Ross looked at Gao Qiao and asked.

“There appear to be no issues at first glance,” Gao Qiao said. “Ross, I’ve said it before, to uncover his secrets, we’d have to dissect him thoroughly, and by doing that, all your plans surrounding him would be completely ruined.”

“Hmph.” Ross glared at Gao Qiao. “Keeping you techies on the payroll is almost like keeping a bunch of useless bums.”

“At least I can help you hide the top ten ranking so that things don’t get any worse,” Gao Qiao retorted. “I can adjust the parameters so that each person can only see their own rank. That way, only the current top ten will be exposed, and no more people will be revealed.”

“Fine, do as you said,” Ross said impatiently, waving his hand.

But Gao Qiao didn’t move. “Ross, are you really not going to do anything else?”

“Do what?” asked Ross.

“To be honest, Ross, you are not a good leader, not even as good as Duge,” Gao Qiao said with a cold laugh, his tone mocking.

“What did you say?” Ross looked coldly at Gao Qiao.

“I just threw out a suggestion, and you agreed without thinking about the consequences. If you had to face Duge on the Alien Battlefield, he’d run circles around you,” Gao Qiao continued mocking. “By hiding the top ten rankings, other than Duge, everyone else might hold out until the end of the world, until the Alien Battlefield concludes.”

Gao Qiao laughed, “The top ten rankings are what drives everyone to fight. On such a brutal Alien Battlefield, hiding them will leave you with nothing but Duge’s solo show, and what’s more, he’ll be without any allies. Are you expecting Duge to take on the entire world alone, with just a keyword like ‘ruthless’ to his name?”

“…” Ross was stunned, “What’s your suggestion?”

“Eliminate the lowest rank every month,” Gao Qiao said. “Change the game rules to elimination of the last place every month by the company. That solves the problem. It gives them time to grow without turning the Alien Battlefield into Duge’s personal show.”

“Let’s go with your suggestion!” Ross said by reflex, but after speaking, he realized he hadn’t thought through the consequences.

Ross was stunned.

Maybe he really wasn’t cut out to be a leader.

With Duge in the Resource Game and still ending up where it is today, it was probably his fault.

At this thought, Ross felt dejected and looked around at all those present, “Everyone, please feel free to put forward any reasonable suggestions. Let’s ensure a perfect ending for this Alien Battlefield. After it’s over, I will apply to the board for resignation.”

“I suggest granting a certain amount of spiritual power compensation to everyone in the top ten rankings, which might increase their survival chances,” Hord, the head of the Planning Department, suggested. “After all, on such an Alien Battlefield, those who are in the top ten are daring and capable. It would be a shame to eliminate such a group of people.”

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