Obviously, Grayfist also was just talking for the sake of it.
If this had been in the past, Grayfist definitely wouldn't have understood, when it came to this kind of "reward segment," he would surely have been the first to step forward asking for rewards.
And if the reward didn't suit him, there definitely would've been a barrage of harsh complaints.
Not only that, he would definitely have looked down on people who didn't consider their own interests, thinking those kinds of people were hypocritical.
However, at this very moment, facing those people who didn't put their own interests first, as well as the series of actions by Black Blade and the others who clearly weren't planning to ask for rewards, Grayfist actually fully understood them and even felt resonance with them.
You have to know, almost everyone who stepped into this trial land originally did so for the generous final reward.
But after truly going through this difficult and dangerous trial, most people's thinking had already undergone a complete, earth-shaking change.
In fact, the self-transformation they experienced here, together with the brand-new direction the entire world would soon take after the trial ended, were priceless treasures for the vast majority of them, far more valuable than that so-called final reward.
So they were genuinely satisfied already and had nothing else to ask for.
Grayfist, Black Blade, Pocolo, Blue Demon, Mustard, Iron Golem, Pillager King, and others… even Steve, who had already left the trial, all of them had completed their transformation.
For them, going through this trial, meeting Xu Yuan, meeting each other, that alone was already the best reward of this trial.
After Black Blade casually brushed Grayfist off, he started discussing some plans with Grayfist about what to do after leaving the trial land.
———
About ten or so minutes later, the real HIM finally finished collecting the requests from those players who had actively asked for rewards.
Although the requests were varied, their main purpose was actually to make it easier to implement the rules Xu Yuan had set for the rainforest region in the main world.
These requests from the players were enough to prove that Xu Yuan's rules had already taken root deeply in people's hearts.
Even though the trial had already ended, the players were still willing to voluntarily continue Xu Yuan's rules in the main world.
With the real HIM's strength, fulfilling the players' requests would be extremely easy.
But the real HIM couldn't immediately grant all their wishes.
The reason the players made those requests was essentially to ensure the smooth implementation of the rules carefully planned and established by Xu Yuan.
However, once they left the special environment of the trial land, if they still wanted Xu Yuan's rules to be successfully carried out, they first had to overcome a huge problem, completely eliminating the threat from the Void.
Otherwise, all the generous rewards currently promised to everyone might end up becoming nothing but empty bubbles.
Thinking of this, the real HIM slowly swept his gaze over everyone present, then opened his mouth and calmly said, "I already fully understand your thoughts and requests. Don't worry, I will fulfill what you wish for."
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his broad, powerful hands.
In an instant, a dazzling flash of light burst out. Immediately afterward, everyone felt their vision suddenly go pitch black, as if they had fallen straight into an endless abyss of darkness.
When they opened their eyes again, they were surprised to find themselves magically transported to a waiting area.
However, unlike before, this time it wasn't like the past where each person had their own separate lounge, instead, everyone had actually been teleported together into the same spacious waiting area.
This sudden teleportation left everyone somewhat confused.
"What's going on? Why did they teleport us here? Sure, the three HIMs reached a win-win situation, but they still haven't said who gets the final power. Can't let us know? Treating us like outsiders??"
"Got it, the next part is paid content. At least give a payment channel! I'll pay, okay?!"
"Alright, stop being smart-asses. The real HIM must have his own considerations. If it's not meant for us to hear, then don't listen. If it's not meant for us to see, don't look. Just mind your own business honestly."
"Hiss… judging from the real HIM's actions, this world feels way more complicated than we imagined…"
The players weren't stupid either. Obviously, what came next wasn't something they were supposed to hear.
Even if they did hear it, the only contribution they'd probably make would be shouting "holy crap."
———
At this moment, seeing all the participants disappear from where they stood, Tyrant HIM, Annoying Village HIM, and Xu Yuan immediately stopped their earlier conversation.
The three of them stepped forward together until they stood before the real HIM.
At this point, all three already had a tacit understanding, next was the time for the real HIM to answer the difficult problem they had jointly created for him.
Seeing their unspoken coordination, the real HIM rubbed his forehead and gave a wry smile.
"My judgment really wasn't wrong. None of you three let down my expectations."
"Or rather, you all exceeded them…"
After saying this, the real HIM looked into the distance, his thoughts seemingly drifting back to the past, and murmured, "When I chose you back then, it was to broaden my thinking, I hoped you'd help me solve difficult problems."
"You three really did solve my problem perfectly."
After saying that, the real HIM looked at them again and shook his head helplessly.
"I didn't expect every one of you to be the type that won't take even the slightest loss."
"In the end, you even tacitly set me up with a difficult problem."
At this point, the real HIM glanced at Tyrant HIM and Annoying Village HIM. "I can understand why you two would think like this."
Then he turned to Xu Yuan and asked, "Didn't expect you to be the same as them?"
Hearing the real HIM's words, Xu Yuan shrugged.
"Maybe not quite the same."
"I can tolerate taking a loss."
After saying that, Xu Yuan looked at the real HIM with a somewhat meaningful smile in his eyes.
"But I hold grudges very well."
Hearing Xu Yuan's words and seeing the way Xu Yuan faced him, the real HIM suddenly felt gratified.
The Xu Yuan standing before him now was completely different from the Xu Yuan he first met.
Back then, when Xu Yuan faced him, the real HIM could sense that Xu Yuan placed himself in a relatively lower position, Xu Yuan regarded him as someone in authority.
But the Xu Yuan now was no longer the same person.
Even though his strength still wasn't equal to the real HIM's, he no longer felt inferior. He no longer saw himself as subordinate, but placed himself on the same level as the real HIM.
Clearly, that was exactly what the real HIM had wanted to see.