Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind?

Cheng Shi lied; clearly, he told an extremely flimsy lie.

But that's the art of lying.

In some situations, the more absurd the lie, the more it seems like the truth.

Cheng Shi was well-versed in this, so he deceived the five people present and fabricated an Experiment result that the Tower of Reason had been waiting for for more than five hundred years...

The Sacrifice to the Void, at this very moment, after sacrificing the trust of five people, gave him the most genuine feedback.

The fruits and flowers that the Conjugate Whisper never bore and never bloomed appeared in his hands.

Cheng Shi rewrote the script for this Trials that was supposed to yield nothing.

For those Fire Keeper, a shocking and unexpected ending was written.

But!

His script still has some problems.

In his vision, the other five new and old "Fire Keeper" should witness this moment simultaneously for the talent of "Sacrifice to the Void" to take effect.

So when he saw that only four people had come to the door, he panicked for a moment.

But in that moment of panic, he thought of someone else!

Mo Wu!

The Source of Calamity that I have injured will certainly not give up so easily.

Since he was willing to endure four days of hiding in the player's team for the sake of the petal, it means that he was determined to get the petal.

So, when his teammates appeared here, is it possible that he also came?

Using his dirty and chaotic methods, he confused everyone's perception and concealed his figure, just as he had when he left in a disheveled state, making him impossible to see again.

Then they secretly blended into the group and came here with everyone!?

But why didn't the [Giggle and Mock] make him reveal his true form?

The question had barely arisen when the answer followed.

Because...

Is this part of the fun?

Indeed, this certainly seems like the kind of script He would love to read.

Cheng Shi was utterly speechless. It was truly a case of Lord of Grace both made and ruined by his Lord of Grace.

However, having come to this point, he had no other choice but to take another gamble after gaining nothing.

This time it wasn't that he wanted to gamble, but that he really had no other choice.

This is the only card that can reverse the outcome.

Once his tricks are seen by more lunatics, these confused Believer will not behave like normal people, obediently waiting to be deceived.

Nobody knows what they're thinking.

So, in the cramped space of this top-tier Experiment, in front of the four teammates who stepped into the room, Cheng Shi had his only chance to rewrite the ending!

Then!

The show is about to begin.

He began to perform according to the script he had written, deliberately revealing a corner of his package as he turned his back to hide it, so that everyone could see what was in his hand.

When he felt the ball of yarn and tissue paper that had been wrapped in his clothes turn into delicate fruits and petals, he knew that he had made the right bet!

Sure enough, there was an invisible person hidden in this room who was not seen by everyone!

Moreover, this person is very likely the Source of Calamity!

He was wary of his own Thunderbolt, but also worried about his teammates.

Therefore, he did not act rashly and was still waiting for an opportunity.

Cheng Shi was also waiting for an opportunity.

He was ostensibly showing off his achievements, but his attention had long since shifted away from his teammates.

He kept his eyes and ears open, intently surveying his surroundings, wanting to give the Source of Calamity who had launched a sneak attack a surprise.

Unexpectedly, Bailing made his move before he could.

Moreover, the person he attacked was a prisoner he had never suspected!

But the Master of Deception clearly told Cheng Shi that this prisoner had never lied, hadn't he?

Wrong!

Etc!

Never said that!?

Could it be that he is also...?

Cheng Shi's eyes widened suddenly, and he took a step back, gripping the Scalpel in his hand.

[Confusion]!

He's also a mess!

Damn, I was careless, I was careless.

Who says there can't be two Believer of "Chaos" in a game?

Who says that Believer in "chaos" can't disguise themselves as Singer of "silence"?

They are not only good at disguising themselves, but they can also constantly change everyone's perceptions, making it even more difficult for people to see through their identities!

It turns out that this situation not only involves one Source of Calamity, but also a Maestro of Lost Rhythms!

The accelerated melody played by this prisoner was not a song of silence at all, but a howl of chaos!

Is his score real?

Is his name real?

Were everything he heard and the promises he made back then true?

I'm afraid neither!

Then, has that Mask that I thought was fixed as a witness to the vow also become invalid?

Damn it, I got tricked!

I should have thought of that earlier!

How could a silent Believer be a rusty French horn!

They clearly won't speak up!

My Lord of Grace had already given me a hint:

Rusty!

A violation of rhythm!

He was a Maestro of Lost Rhythms!

What silent Believer would boast about themselves out of curiosity amidst Giggle and Mock!

Therefore, his wish that he was "fed up with loneliness" was probably false!

Even if there are any so-called fellow travelers, they won't be the law-abiding "Fang Shiqing"s, but rather those "Mo Wu"s who are keen on confusing others!

I was actually blinded by the advantageous information gap!

The prisoner, unaware of Fang Shiqing and the others' identities, naturally fabricated a wish that he considered reasonable.

But even though he knew perfectly well that Fang Shiqing and the others were the Fire Keeper and were unknown to the gods, he still overlooked this fact!

I was careless, really careless!

No, perhaps it wasn't carelessness, but rather the talent of "chaos" that affected his thinking.

All scrutiny and speculation directed at this prisoner has fallen into a quagmire of chaos, becoming disordered and powerless.

Cheng Shi's face was ashen, and his gaze toward the prisoner was filled with solemnity.

The "teammate" who got stabbed on the other side is definitely not a low-ranked, Maestro of Lost Rhythms, but a high-level player whose rank is almost comparable to Mo Wu!

And judging from his appearance, it seems he has completely fooled Mo Wu!

Sharp!

The defeat of one competitor led to a complete covert operation!

This is a master!

Moreover, he is a top-notch expert who is good at judging the situation and manipulating people's hearts!

"Interesting...

The Fire Keeper is indeed quite something.

I'm so curious, how did this little bird find me?

The prisoner broke the silence.

He unlocked the shackles on his hands and casually threw them on the ground. Then he rubbed his wrists and looked at Bailing and Cheng Shi behind Bailing with a playful expression.

"Clown with 2400 points, hmm, not bad."

But you were too careless.

Keep in mind that once someone knows you're a Clown, your deception is likely to lose its effectiveness.

Not everyone is a fool.

Especially... those of us who are being watched by Him.

However, your performance was still very captivating and deserves praise.

As he spoke, the prisoner actually started clapping.

"Clap clap clap!"

"I really didn't expect that this Experiment, which has been going on for hundreds of years, would come to no avail."

The real result, however, turned out to be a fabrication by a Clown using Deception.

It was a very imaginative idea, but the plan was too rushed.

Your Passing the Flame partners trust you so much that they subconsciously overlook some rough details.

But there are always people who won't be fooled, and the Clown's tricks will always be seen through by these observant viewers.

But thankfully, you've met me!

If I hadn't distorted my self-perception, believed your lies, and influenced the Source of Calamity to believe them completely, perhaps...

The white flowers and black fruits in your hand are still just a pile of garbage.

Ha!

Hand them over, hand them over, and I'll spare your lives.

History is so interesting.

All historical records state that the Believer of "Chaos" took it, and now it seems they were right.

However, they never expected that I would be the one to take the fruit and the petals.