Hey~ How did you know it was me?

(Ultimate D-cup!)

Upon hearing this name, Great Cheng Shi's expression finally changed!

A flicker of doubt crossed his brow, then he smiled somewhat helplessly:

"It's good to be accustomed to questioning, but too much questioning is no longer questioning, but neuroticism."

How?

You've already met this darling of Deception?

"Seen it?" Cheng Shi sneered. "No, no, no, I should say I'm seeing it right now!"

To be honest, Cheng Shi was startled when the Lips of Foolish Play called out the name "Zhen Xin".

But on second thought, it makes sense.

If anyone could orchestrate such a grand and imaginative scheme to fool everyone, it could only be the woman who was Deception accused of possessing the first item in her collection!

Cheng Shi had long harbored a slight suspicion about Great Cheng Shi's identity, because he never imagined that he would be able to talk freely with his past self after returning to the past.

There might be some communication, but it certainly won't be much.

Based on his own personality, Cheng Shi felt that it was more likely that Great Cheng Shi came here by chance and then hid in the shadows where no one knew him, silently observing him.

Whether he is alive or dead at this moment, he only takes a second to reminisce about his past.

I will never have any further dealings with my past self.

Because, as the counterfeit goods said, Cheng Shi was always Independent Stride from beginning to end.

Of course, people's personalities change after their environment changes. Cheng Shi couldn't judge what the "Cheng Shi" in front of him had experienced. In addition, he never found any evidence in the conversation to support his suspicions, so he just listened and believed.

However, as the conversation progressed, Cheng Shi felt increasingly uneasy.

Great Cheng Shi was paying too much attention to this Trials.

Even if this involves Birth and Filth and Decay, and Zainjil and the Scholarly Council, he shouldn't be so enthusiastic about finding answers for himself.

He came to have fun, not to solve a mystery.

Cheng Shi's mindset changed. He cautiously talked to the other party while looking for a suitable moment to test the waters.

Finally, he found an opportunity!

Just as he pretended to fall and was about to plummet into the Nothingness of Starry Sky, he seized the opportunity to touch the arm of the person opposite him!

In that instant, he felt that familiar heartbeat frequency that had remained Change from beginning to end.

This reminded him of a lovely woman who had been captivated by him.

Shaman!

Like Shaman, the other person has a consistent heartbeat.

The problem is, Shaman isn't a player.

Even if she had some ulterior motive for doing some behind-the-scenes manipulation, she shouldn't have known so much about the Trials and the players.

Moreover, if a future Cheng Shi come here, with his experience and abilities, it might not be difficult for him to keep his heartbeat in sync.

Therefore, this cannot be considered conclusive evidence.

Cheng Shi's suspicions reached a stalemate.

Scammers might deceive people for fun, but such a elaborate scam couldn't possibly be just for amusement.

The other party must have something in mind, but he concealed it so perfectly that Cheng Shi couldn't find any flaws.

Since being passive is useless, let's take the initiative.

So he spoke again, seeking advice from Great Cheng Shi.

Great Cheng Shi's suggestion was Zainjil, a suggestion that offers amusement to [Deception].

This suggestion sparked a flash of inspiration in Cheng Shi, leading him to consider another possibility.

It's something I never imagined players would dare to play like this!

He began to ask himself:

Was the teammate who died in this Trials truly Believer the "Silence" faction?

Or, is it possible that the "silent" Believer wasn't actually their teammate, but rather...?

Is it someone else?

What if there really is another... teammate who is still alive?

And he, or she, is also Believer in [Deception]!?

In this way, the suggestion to offer sacrifices to Him would truly be in line with the other party's logic.

With this incredible idea in mind, Cheng Shi instantly pieced together the clues for the entire Trials.

One of the teammates woke up early, and he—no, it should be her—quickly gathered the most useful information.

Perhaps it came from their own tour assistant, or perhaps from other travelers.

In short, the fact that everyone was not in the same space after she opened her eyes during this Trials gave her a lot of room to maneuver.

So, she used some bizarre methods to leave a corpse behind and then quickly left the scene.

No, if we bring in Shaman, whom I've always found strange, now, is it possible that she never actually left the scene?

She stole Shaman's identity and became Shaman!

She was even there when the players met to discuss things, right in her own room, just one door away!

After that, her refusal gave her a reason to leave the players' sight. She cleverly slipped away and began her perfect plan.

When was the second time I saw her?

Oh, right, the Travelers Affairs Bureau.

Everyone else's tourism assistants were left at the hotel, but she was the only one who went to the secret service.

What was she doing there?

It is also an investigation.

The initial window of opportunity was too short for her to fully grasp all the details, so she went to the secret service office in a grand manner, and put on a show for herself when she left.

Looking back now, it seems she was already certain of her decision to reject him again.

So she made her presence felt for a while, and then left.

When was the third time I saw her?

Bar!

Yes, a bar!

She wanted to have a child.

Haha, how ridiculous.

Looking back now, it seems she intentionally brought him home, but he brought it up himself, which surprised her a little.

However, she definitely didn't want a child!

Perhaps feeling that her group was solving problems too slowly, she sped up her own pace.

Sunspot Luo Sparrow!

There was food she had prepared for the Sunspot Luo Sparrow in the yard!

Haha, that probably wasn't the kind of joy that accompanied Shaman's childhood.

She seemed to be intentionally reminding herself that birds could be attracted by food.

How stupid of me, I didn't even realize it back then.

When was the next time I saw her?

Yes, Qin Chaoge!

When that Indifference Qin Chaoge passed by, she should have realized that something was wrong with her.

He had indeed seen through the orderly Singer, but he hadn't realized that she had been replaced by someone else.

Qin Chaoge has been replaced!

And the person who replaced her was Shaman!

When I left Shaman's house, there were only two people left in Shaman's room.

Qin Chaoge, and her.

If she is the person she thinks she is, then obviously, her powder can't control her forever, and Qin Chaoge...

They're probably no match for her either!

At that very moment, she replaced the Singer and became her teammate, appearing by her side!

No wonder, after returning from Shaman's house, she never came near him again.

And he never sang another song!

She's using the same attitude she had towards the incident at Shaman's house as a pretense.

This perfectly imitated attitude of disgust is simply impeccable!

When was the last time I saw her?

Step through that door, step into the Void.

Now!

This crazy and audacious Deception has started impersonating Believer future self again!

She must have a tool that can read other people's Memory. The revolving lantern when she stepped into the Void was not a sign of impending death at all; it was her doing!

She accessed her own Memory!

Cheng Shi had probably already guessed her talent.

You need at least one SS-level [Deception] Faith Talent: I Am You!

A disguise talent that allows one to become the target and perfectly replace them simply by hiding the target and disappearing from everyone's sight.

You need at least one SS-level [Deception] Faith Talent, Illusory Dream from Nothingness.

A talent for illusion far more terrifying than "Mirage in the Void-Reality Gap".

Su Yida's mirages can only create things that others believe, but this talent, as the name suggests, can truly create something out of nothing.

Users can create illusions based on their imagination, and as the deceived gradually begins to believe, every illusory element in these illusions will become real.

By simply guiding the victim to accept the deception, countless existences can be fabricated and countless possibilities can be created!

Therefore, the moment I stepped into this Void, I had already entered into her meticulously crafted grand deception.

Of course, there must also be a "Master of Deception," because only when two Master of Deception meet will all the answers be true.

Cheng Shi became increasingly shocked and bewildered as he thought about it.

A player who can manipulate everyone from the very beginning of the Trials and ultimately find the correct answer...

So, did she realize there was no solution to this situation when she stepped into the Void?

Then, using Memory -enhancing tools, he accessed his past, simulated his future, and deceived himself with Illusory Dream from Nothingness. He skillfully utilized his imagination of the "future Cheng Shi," creating the ability to pierce through the Void and reveal Nothingness, ultimately allowing himself...

I witnessed this insane God-Stealing Experiment...

I've witnessed this absurd truth!

But...

Is this possible?

Isn't that a bit too much?

Is this really a scenario that a player could design on the spot?

Because this cannot be achieved through deception alone; she also needs sufficient knowledge and historical background.

She wants to understand the Tower of Reason, Zainjil, everything about the Dagger of Stars, and even herself in the short few minutes of reading her memories!

It's quick to understand a person, but it's hard to become one!

Is this... the "Chosen of God"?

So this is His "Chosen of God"!

Compared to her, Su Yida is simply unworthy of the title of Master of Trickery .

Yes, Master of Trickery.

Because the Illusory Dream from Nothingness is the exclusive blessing of the Master of Trickery.

Cheng Shi remained silent for a moment.

Seeing Cheng Shi deeply shocked, Great Cheng Shi finally burst out laughing.

With that crisp laugh, her voice finally returned to normal.

Even her image has changed back!

Shaman!

A perfectly intact Shaman stood before Cheng Shi.

She was still wearing that cool cross-neck halter dress and those strappy sandals, her posture still shy and reserved, and her expression still innocent and gullible.

No, she wasn't completely unharmed; her right shoulder was still injured.

And this wound was left by Cheng Shi's Scalpel.

"Oh no, we've been spotted!"

Hehe~

I'm curious how you discovered that?

Don't tell me it's a guess; I never believe in guesses.

Every lie is exposed when people find evidence to expose it.

"Tell me, Cheng Xiaoshi, how did you know it was me?"

How would I know?

Haha, you overestimate me.

I had no idea it was you!

The name "Zhen Xin" wasn't actually guessed by Cheng Shi; it was said by that person.

In order to fool a Master of Trickery he had never met before, Cheng Shi prayed to the Lips of Foolish Play for a long time before finally getting it to reveal the other party's identity to save face for him.

Upon hearing that name, the scene nearly collapsed, and I was almost paralyzed with fear.

As for the fact that Great Cheng Shi was a fake, it was indeed Cheng Shi himself who saw through it.

The reason why it can be seen through...

To be honest, Cheng Shi had no idea he had a trump card up his sleeve until the very second he saw through it.

Memory!

He had hidden a trump card related to Memory!

(Those who have read this far can go back to the previous sections to review the details of the "confrontations" between "Zhen Xin" and Cheng Shi at each point in time, but please refrain from commenting to spoil the plot. Thank you all, bow!)