"Authority."
Lin Yu could clearly feel that through this drink, he had directly established a connection with the power of some "Authority" he had yet to identify.
He was far too familiar with the sensation an "Authority" gave a person—especially after entering this Trial Ground. Within this Instance, Lin Yu had come into contact with all kinds of Authority powers that many "Players" might never encounter in their entire lives.
Some came from gods, while others were independent Authorities...
And this "Authority" with which he had just established a connection did not belong to a god.
But Lin Yu had no idea what it was, either.
He could only look toward Crow.
"What... is this?"
Crow said leisurely, "An Authority... one that's fairly compatible with you."
"I know that. So what Authority is it?"
Lin Yu pressed on.
Crow shook his head. "I don't know that, either. I only know it's a concept similar to 'Deception'... but it isn't 'Deception' or 'Fraud' itself."
Lin Yu spoke in surprise. "You don't know?"
"Because this is a very special 'Authority,' caw, extremely special." As Crow spoke, he set down the cup in his hand. "In any case, you should be able to borrow its power now. As for how to use it, you'll have to slowly develop it yourself."
Lin Yu could indeed feel that he had gained some mysterious power he could use... It was like some kind of supernatural technique, engraved into his soul, while also resembling a continuously active "buff" that provided him with some positive benefit.
But as for what exactly it did and what enhancement it gave him, Lin Yu truly had no idea for now. He could only sense that the underlying nature of this power was "eerie and ever-changing," and that it was indeed strongly