Schreiber's mad plan

"Clang! Bang!"

The wind picked up on the Street, so much so that it overturned the metal billboards on the roadside, making a loud noise.

Meanwhile, the light drizzle gradually intensified into a moderate downpour.

The breakfast stall owner hurriedly stopped what he was doing, first setting up the awning at the entrance, and then quickly dragging his own signboard into the shop.

Because the wind was strong and the rain was falling almost diagonally, umbrellas were not very effective, so passersby quickly took shelter inside the shop.

Because many people felt embarrassed to stay in the shop to avoid the rain, and also because they hadn't actually eaten breakfast, they all ordered something to eat as a token gesture, which actually made the small shop busier.

Looking at the bustling shop, the Second Generation "Freud" picked up the bowl, scraped the bottom of the porridge clean with a spoon, and ate it all. Then he dipped the last steamed bun in chili oil and ate the last bite of the tea egg with egg yolk, wiping his mouth with a napkin.

She looked at "Liu" and "Kui" and said, "Since you two ran into 'Schreiber' by chance... then you should leave quickly."

Looking at the Second Generation "Freud" in front of her, Aoi knew that she was the fifth-ranked expert on the Rankings and the leader of an extreme and crazy organization like the "Psychology Society," but she did not show the slightest fear.

"No way... It's raining heavily outside, let's at least wait until it lets up a bit."

Liu said, "Although I don't plan to leave either, judging from this momentum, the rain probably won't let up all day... After all, this is rain brought by the Typhoon making landfall."

The Second Generation Freud spoke up, "I didn't mean for you to leave this shop... You'd better leave Shenzhen for now."

"Based on my assessment of your potential, what's about to happen in Shenzhen suggests you two might not be suited to stay here," the Second Generation Freud said, adjusting his non-prescription glasses. "So... you'd better leave."

Although Liu had just expressed a desire to leave, upon hearing what the Second Generation Freud said, Liu shrugged instead. "Thank you for your 'reminder,' Mr. Freud, but... I'll listen to my employer."

Aoi smiled and said, "I'm definitely going to wait here until my art exhibition is finished, after all, I've been preparing for it for a long time."

The Second Generation Freud looked at Lin Yu: "Thank you for treating me to breakfast. Well, although I bought the tea eggs myself... But, is there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

"If we need to avoid being seen," the Second Generation Freud gestured to Liu and Kui beside him, "We can speak privately."

Lin Yu said, "No need, this is fine."

The Second Generation Freud did not outwardly object, but Lin Yu keenly sensed... a slight fluctuation emanating from the other party's Soul Power.

Soul Power is not the same as Mental Power, and it cannot allow people to directly achieve communication at the "consciousness level." In this respect, Mental Power is undoubtedly the most convenient.

However... for a master like the Second Generation Freud, secretly transmitting information using Soul Power is not a difficult task.

The fact that she knew her communicator was "Schreiber," who was also likely to have considerable skill in the realm of Soul Power, made things even easier.

She quietly "handed" Lin Yu her Soul Power, which carried a special fluctuation, as if passing a note under the table.

After Lin Yu received this Soul Power, the decoded information, representing the words of the Second Generation Freud, resonated directly within his soul.

"Among the people taking shelter from the rain in this shop are other 'Player,' likely informants for 'Order.'"

Lin Yu responded directly with his Mental Power without showing any emotion.

"I know, it's okay."

After these people seeking shelter from the rain came in, Lin Yu realized that there were indeed "Order" people among them.

Not just people who believe in "Order"...

Even members of the "Marauders" and "Night Watcher" were among them!

"Wannianqing," the South China "Tier 2" captain of the "Order" Field Team, and his team member, "Li Zi," the "Marauders" wearing a Baseball Cap.

The two "Night Watcher" were familiar faces... clearly disguised as "Seagull" and "Mountain Sparrow".

Lin Yu was even a little impressed with them—because these guys must have recognized the Second Generation "Freud" as he walked into the store, but they still chose to follow him in.

Apart from "Mountain Sparrow," who had just advanced to "Tier 3," the rest of them were all "Tier 2."

That's really... dedicated.

This made Lin Yu sigh, realizing that many of the "Player" in the various large organizations of the "Death game" now possessed an astonishing level of loyalty and obedience to organizational orders.

Certainly...

This is also what Lin Yu was happy to see.

Because these "Tier 2" agents are monitoring here, they are essentially the "eyes and ears" of their respective organizations.

Everything that happens here will be quickly and promptly relayed to the top levels of their respective organizations.

This is why Lin Yu welcomed them—these people were indeed... audience representatives from their respective organizations.

Therefore, Lin Yu looked at the Second Generation Freud, adjusted his expression, and entered the best performance state.

"I brought you here naturally because I hope to borrow some manpower from the 'Psychology Society' —you promised that you would temporarily cooperate with me in this operation, allowing me to utilize the 'Psychology Society's' resources."

The Second Generation Freud looked at Lin Yu, his gaze calm. "I did say that, but what do you plan to do with the 'Psychology Society's' personnel?"

"I need their souls and spirits, especially yours."

Lin Yu said calmly.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's reply, the Second Generation Freud shook his head. "That sounds like a rather excessive request... It feels like you're trying to sacrifice us."

Lin Yu said, "Oh... of course not -- I just wanted to ask, how many members of the 'Psychology Society' have mastered the techniques of using Soul Power?"

"Furthermore, although the techniques for using Mental Power are still unique to our teacher, and only I, as the Orthodoxy successor, have mastered them, the mental strength of most people in the organization today should also have been specially trained, right?"

Lin Yu asked, Second Generation Freud frowned.

When Lin Yu mentioned the words "Mental Power" and "Orthodoxy successor," she made no attempt to hide her displeasure, but she still answered Lin Yu's question.

"Of course... Is there a problem?"

"Of course, I hope to use the Mental Power of the members of the 'Psychology Society' to help me accomplish something—something that will contribute to the development of the upcoming Shenzhen 'Trial,' something that will allow all parties to fully unleash their potential."

Lin Yu smiled and asked, "What are you going to do?" The Second Generation Freud was even more confused.

"Well... you can choose to agree or disagree."

As Lin Yu spoke, he unabashedly released a trace of mental fluctuation.

After a moment's thought, the Second Generation Freud nodded. "I can agree to that, but... how should I do it?"

"While you can 'borrow' things, are the spirit and soul... truly things that can be borrowed?"

Aoi chimed in, "Could it be that everyone raised their hands and transferred their Mental Power to you?"

The Second Generation Freud immediately retorted, "Isn't that the Spirit Bomb from Dragon Ball? Is there really such a way to use Mental Power?"

"Although I don't know how, I don't recall the First Generation having a similar method."

Lin Yu shook his head. "Of course not that kind of operation... I'm able to do this not because of some kind of Mental Power manipulation technique, but because of... my [Exclusive item]."

"Your [Exclusive item]?"

The Second Generation Freud exclaimed in astonishment.

"Yes, it's my [Exclusive item]," Lin Yu said clearly, then took out the [Cyber Ghost's Electronic Coffin], but it didn't transform into any of Lin Yu's usual phone models; instead, it became a pure black screen that constantly flashed white mosaic characters. "Its name is... [Meme Virus]."

"And its effect is that it allows me to transmit Mental Power in the form of 'information,' and directly create... 'Mental Plague' through the dispersed Mental Power."

Upon hearing this, Liu couldn't help but look at Lin Yu: "Mental Plague?"

"Don't be scared by the name. Although it's called 'Mental Plague,' I don't actually have the ability to directly kill others. I can only use the 'plague' to plunge people into a kind of collective frenzy, excitement, or madness, or conversely, make people very depressed, confused, or drowsy."

Lin Yu said casually.

"In other words, this [Exclusive item] can interfere with the thought processes of beings with Mental Power and souls within a region by 'spreading information'—however, those with stronger Mental Power may have greater resistance."

Lin Yu paused for a moment, then continued, "That's why I said I needed the help of the 'Psychology Society,' because normally... if my method were to spread on a large scale, it would probably be quite slow and easier to suppress."

"But with their help, as 'secondary sources of infection'... I'm afraid the coverage and efficiency could be further improved."

The Second Generation Freud stared at Schreiber, who was speaking with great enthusiasm, and a moment of bewilderment appeared in his eyes behind his glasses.

Then she realized what had happened.

"Okay, I promise you... I really want to see what you're planning to do."

So—what do you need me to do?

Lin Yu said, "Use your Soul Power to record the following information and then send it to any 'Psychology Society' member you can contact."

As he spoke, some strange and eerie words appeared on the screen in Lin Yu's hand.

Hearing this, Aoi couldn't help but move closer, and then she immediately felt dizzy.

"Wow... what is this?!"

She pressed her head and looked at Lin Yu: "Schreiber, what is your purpose in sending this thing out?"

Lin Yu looked at Kui, a calm and approachable smile appearing on his face.

"Do you remember what happened to us in that [Instance], Miss Aoi?"

"The Original Sin Undead have plunged the entire Lilai City into a deep slumber..."

"Boom!"

A rumble of thunder sounded, and lightning flashed across the sky, emitting a ghastly white light. At that moment, the moderate rain intensified again, and howling winds accompanied the torrential rain that had become a downpour, enveloping the Shenzhen as if a grand curtain had been drawn.

After the thunder, Lin Yu's voice rang out.

"I intend to recreate this kind of thing in the Shenzhen!"