Stiller: Surf safely, stay healthy

"There's nothing wrong, boss. I don't see anything wrong with it."

In Stiller's courtyard, Qin Siyu looked at the Long Banner in front of her, examined it carefully three or four times, and after probing it with her qi and blood, she rigorously concluded that it was a thief.

Every thief knows a little about "appraisal," so Lin Yu put away the [Blank Dao Banner], temporarily declaring this [Item] "safe."

This further convinced Lin Yu that his strategy towards the "Diviner" was correct.

Although this Long Banner was an unexpected gain, it can, in a sense, confirm Lin Yu's conjecture.

The character "Yayu"... with slight adjustments, could appeal to "A'yu" while also reasonably resembling the "Diviner."

The Diviner doesn't believe in emotions, Order, or Rule, but... that doesn't mean he's a "lone wolf."

On the contrary, the fact that he built such a large organization as "The Marauders" proves that "The Diviner" also understands the principle that "many hands make light work".

However, rather than uniting others and integrating into a group, Diviner are more adept at "exploitation"!

He can use emotions and Rule to turn others into his own allies.

This is what "Diviner" have always been doing.

So, for the "Diviner," the "Marauders" organization... is like a "reserve talent pool."

On the one hand, this organization can help him share the pressure of facing the organization of "Order".

On the other hand, this organization could indeed become some of his bargaining chips and resources—and even, in the "Death game"-like environment, many of them could become his "assistance."

What Lin Yu did was time it precisely so that the "Marauders '" many "spare supplies" were used up, allowing the "Yayu" to "stand out".

From "consumables" to "assistance".

Meanwhile, after the "Diviner" began to consider the "Yayu" as an "assistant", Lin Yu can further demonstrate her excellence as an "assistant".

At this point in time, he had just been questioned by "A'yu," who had been used because of "feelings"...

Lin Yu made no attempt to hide his true feelings, revealing his attitude of "I know you're using me, but I don't mind being used."

Even if the "Diviner" is very clever...

However, he couldn't possibly avoid this meticulously designed trap, secretly laid to meet his needs.

"Very good, very good... With the 'indirect connection' of 'A'yu' gone, I can understand the 'Diviner's' subsequent actions and plans much more clearly."

"As long as I continue to approach the 'Diviner' and maintain my composure, I will be able to know exactly when he recovers the lost [Fragment of Fate] and when he will stir up trouble in the 'Ten Realms' again."

"Back then... things wouldn't be this messy now."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment, then looked at Qin Siyu, who had already completed the appraisal and was eagerly waiting for him to speak.

"Yes, thank you for your assessment... You've worked hard."

As Lin Yu spoke, Qin Siyu finally relaxed and quickly waved her hand with a smile.

"Oh, boss, it's no trouble at all... It's just taking a simple look at what you brought."

Lin Yu shook his head. "It's not just this matter. You also worked hard playing the 'Director' role before."

"That person is clearly your murderer... I'm so sorry to force you to confront him."

Qin Siyu laughed when she heard this.

"Oh, boss, you mean this... I should thank you even more for this."

"I'm delighted that I had the chance to outsmart them, and that, in the end, it was my chance to survive safely."

Qin Siyu said, then laughed, "Hehe, boss, but if you really think I deserve credit, can you reward me with something?"

Lin Yu nodded. "Go ahead and say it."

Qin Siyu said in a low voice, "I want that... that little sign that Brother Stiller plays with every day, the one that can read, watch comic strips, and make noise, the one they call 'cell phone' here."

"Hey here, Stiller said I can't do that, I can only watch TV—but there are always commercials on TV, and I can't watch it lying down."

Lin Yu nodded in agreement when he heard Qin Siyu say that.

"I thought it was something serious... It's just a cell phone, that's easy, I'll buy you one right away, it should arrive quickly—only a day or two."

Qin Siyu exclaimed, cheering, "Boss, you're so great! I love you, boss—yay!"

"Well, boss... if there's nothing else, I'll go watch TV. The preview for tonight says it's a 'romance movie'... Even though I might have to say goodbye to the TV soon, I still want to spend my last night with it—after all, we've developed a deep bond over this time."

Qin Siyu spoke, Lin Yu waved his hand, and watched as the girl ran briskly into the house.

After Qin Siyu left, Stiller was on the other side of the courtyard, slowly got up from his deck chair and walked over to Lin Yu.

"Boss, didn't you tell me to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't go astray...? Is buying her a phone really a good idea?"

Lin Yu glanced at Stiller.

"I didn't say I wanted to get her a SIM card. This unregistered person doesn't even have an ID card, it's too much trouble for her to get one herself—just don't tell her the Wi-Fi password."

Stiller paused for a moment, then gave a thumbs-up. "The boss is brilliant."

Lin Yu waved his hand. "Don't worry, I'm not just making empty promises... You can download some e-books and Game to her phone—Snake alone should keep her entertained for two months."

Stiller said seriously, "The boss is wise and generous."

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Alright, no need for further praise... My visit wasn't solely to see Qin Siyu about that Long Banner."

I'm here to see you too.

Stiller was somewhat surprised. "Looking for me? Huh?"

Lin Yu nodded. "That's right."

After thinking for a moment, Stiller asked again, "Is this place hosting another Distinguished Guest?"

Lin Yu shook his head. "No, that's not it... It's just that I'm going to the 'Barren Realm' and the City That Never Sleeps soon."

Stiller said seriously, "Oh-boss, don't worry, whatever you need me to do, I'll go through fire and water!"

"It's not necessary to 'go through fire and water'... but I have something I want to ask you," Lin Yu looked at Stiller, "I remember when we first met, you mentioned that you were created using 'Supreme Evolution' technology, right?"

"Moreover, you've treated me as a spy for the Supreme Evolution."

As Lin Yu spoke, Stiller scratched his face and said awkwardly, "Ahem, it's like this... back then it was indeed too limited."

"I'm not here to assign blame," Lin Yu, looking at Stiller and patting him on the shoulder with a smile. "I just want to hear what you have to say about 'Supreme Evolution'."

"My trip to the City That Never Sleeps is likely to investigate the 'Supreme Evolution'."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Stiller nodded.

"I understand... Boss, you've come to the right person."

"Although most of the data on Supreme Evolution has been sealed away and there are not many people who know about them anymore, as the head of the Security Department of Truth Company and a former trusted subordinate of President Paris, I can say that I am an expert in this field."

"One reason, as you mentioned... is that I am Artificial Humans created using 'Supreme Evolution' technology. This connection between me and this company means that even if some information is top secret, I will still have a certain opportunity to access it."

"After all, many of the company's research projects on 'Supreme Evolution' sometimes require the collection of my physical data."

"On the other hand... a key task of the Security Department for a long time has been to purge the remaining die-hard fans of Supreme Evolution and spies within the company."

Stiller said earnestly.

Lin Yu was stunned. "Wow, this company... I thought it was completely wiped out."

"Nominally, it's completely destroyed, but it maintained its position as the number one commercial entity after the Three Great Corporations for a decade. Even if it's 'destroyed' or 'liquidated,' it's impossible for it to truly disappear without a trace," Stiller said seriously. "Those Noble who invested in this company, the company executives who had close ties with it... and even consumers who were used to using their products could all become the secret protectors of the company's former employees."

"Moreover, someone like President Paris, who actively participated in the campaign against the Supreme Evolution, is now secretly researching its Core Technology... How could anyone else possibly remain calm?"

"President Paris is confident that he can reverse engineer their technology using only 'data' and our own R&D personnel at Truth Company... So what about those who don't have the technology but also want a piece of the pie? Could they secretly spare the life of a researcher?"

Stiller spoke, Lin Yu nodded.

"In City That Never Sleeps... that's not hard to imagine."

Stiller nodded. "And this is only a part of the city... In the Great Wilderness, there are actually many members of the Supreme Evolution and research bases from back then. Taking advantage of the Great Wilderness's special environment, they escaped the war's reckoning and are in a state of 'escape'."

"A company of this size cannot be completely wiped out by a single war."

Hearing this, Lin Yu thought for a moment, then said, "But even if some of its employees survive... is the situation already hopeless? What kind of trouble can they possibly cause?"

"Of course not, but... even though they knew it was impossible, a large portion of them, whether researchers, Pioneer Team, or even former executives, did not choose to surrender and submit to the Three Great Corporations," Stiller said, his expression grave. "Deep down, they strongly endorsed 'Supreme Evolution.'"

"This is simply unimaginable in the City That Never Sleeps."

"For a long time, I couldn't understand why—until you, Boss, brought me into this world, and I read a lot of books about your world... especially those related to history, and then I vaguely began to understand."

"The Supreme Evolution is called a company... but in reality, its essence is close to that of an extreme, fanatical religious group!"

"Now, under the blockade of the Three Great Corporations, the surviving Supreme Evolution Structure has become an underground organization resembling a fraternity or secret Association."