Conception: Oh, badass, now there's a bloodline theory too

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Conception couldn't help but laugh.

"Ha, buddy... are you kidding me?"

"I know you're extraordinary, but how long have you been in this Game?"

"You know the lead actress from the Previous Version? You must be kidding—you probably haven't even met her."

Lin Yu looked at the Conception: "Do you know anything about her background story?"

Conception nodded. "Don't try to fool me, Lin Yu. I really have some information about her... Based on my deduction, she should be a young woman in her twenties, very intelligent, with a rather aloof personality, and from Jiang City."

Looking at the Conception, Lin Yu calmly said, "I'm also from Jiang City?"

The Conception suddenly came to mind. "Oh? You two know each other in real life?"

"Not just acquaintances, but... very close."

Lin Yu said softly.

The Conception was quite unexpected. "She's your friend in real life?"

Lin Yu shook his head. "Closer than friends."

With Conception serious expression, he asked, "What's up, your wife?"

Lin Yu helplessly, "She's my sister... my Biological Older Sister."

"Thud--!"

Conception hearing Lin Yu's words, Gu Xiang unconsciously swept his fingers across the Bass Guitar strings, producing a low, resonant sound, seemingly expressing his shock.

"Wow... there's such a thing?" Conception rubbed his face, circled around Lin Yu, and returned to the front of the chair. "Has our 'anime' already gotten to the part with 'bloodline theory'? Damn, damn, damn... the next season isn't going to be some kind of general's child Diviner's apprentice appearing, is it?"

Lin Yu looked at the Conception actions and spoke.

"So... according to your theory, I am not an unrelated person."

"I've also been investigating things about my sister—it's not only the 'Main Line' but also a kind of personal 'side storyline' for me."

Lin Yu said earnestly.

Conception nodded, "You're right, that could indeed be the case..."

Then, his expression became incredibly grave. "But that's exactly what's ruined things... This shows that my judgment was wrong—I didn't account for the variable of 'personal relationships.' It seems that while the technology of 'Supreme Evolution' is crucial, it may already be imperfect. So, while obtaining it might be useful, it won't be a crucial driving force... Oh no, oh no, I shouldn't have come to stop you!"

Conception spoke, his expression turned somewhat somber, and he scratched his head vigorously. "Wow... this is troublesome... I can't just quit now, that would be too abrupt—if I really did that, I can't even imagine what I'd encounter in the next [Instance]."

Lin Yu looked at the Conception and said seriously, "But you've positioned yourself as a comedic character who's all about creating chaos, so it wouldn't matter if you just left the show, right?"

"Now let Ren Gu go, and just pretend nothing happened and leave..."

Conception shook his head. "No, no... that would create Breakpoint in my storyline, which is a major taboo... The 'Death game' will definitely create a crisis to fill the Breakpoint in my story; this is an almost 'ironclad rule' that I've observed!"

As he spoke confidently about his Conception, Lin Yu looked at the other person and narrowed his eyes.

Although the idea Conception was indeed strange, Lin Yu had gradually figured out the other party's pattern of action.

Especially...

Many of the ideas in the Conception are based on the premise that "he is playing the role of 'Conception'".

In other words...

In fact, the way of thinking Conception is, in a sense, that of Actor —albeit a little naive and amateurish.

This type of thinking is what Lin Yu understands best and is most familiar with.

Therefore, Lin Yu spoke up.

"I understand... You're worried that the 'scene' will be cut short like this, creating a bad impression—your hasty entrance and exit make it easy for 'Death game' to arrange other 'crises' to 'balance' your role, right?"

Conception nodded vigorously. "I knew it... you understand me!"

Lin Yu said, "Then how about this... you don't leave yet, okay?"

Conception scratched his head. "Should I continue to obstruct you? But if I don't go easy on you, it will be difficult for you to investigate the Truth about 'Supreme Evolution' from me... And if I do go easy on you, it will be difficult to control the degree of my intervention..."

Lin Yu shook his head. "No, you can change your role in this storyline."

"Although at the beginning, you did indeed intend to stop us, to prevent us from continuing our investigation into the 'Supreme Evolution,' and to prevent the 'Order's' power from expanding further..."

"However, as you came into contact with me and with us, you discovered that although we come from the 'Order,' we are truly different from what you imagined—you were persuaded and moved by us, and decided to help us, at least in this operation, and become an asset to our side!"

"This is a classic, classic plot device, isn't it? Although it might be a bit cliché, it's definitely not bad."

Lin Yu said with certainty.

Conception suddenly struck him. "Oh, you're right! I can join the 'Protagonist Team' this time... That way, I'll become a free-spirited and powerful villain, the kind of wise and wicked person who decides to lend a helping hand... That's really great!"

As he spoke, the Conception leaped back onto the Stage.

"However... we still have to follow the procedures. We need to show the audience how you convinced me—let's get the camera back from the Inner City, Director!"

"Convince me with your brilliant lines!"

"The moment I start playing, the camera will definitely be focused on me... So, let's all keep our spirits up!"

The Conception returned to the Stage, stood under the lights, and became vibrant again.

"Rock and Roll will never die!"

As he spoke, Conception made a Rock and Roll gesture and immediately started strumming the Bass Guitar.

"Buzz--!"

The Bass Guitar completed a cool solo performance following the Conception, and then... the drums came in at just the right moment.

Then came the keyboard and the Electric Guitar.

Then, the Conception lowered their voice and added vocals to the music.

Although his voice was very clear and bright when he Conception speaking, once he started singing, his voice became deep and magnetic, full of power that could suppress the almost frenzied music.

At the same time, Conception of complete confidence appeared on his face—he was certain that the moment he opened his mouth, no matter where the "camera" was, it would switch back to him and give him a big close-up.

Because in this world... nothing is more captivating than one's own performance!

"I..."

"Damn Xi Ba butt got bitten!"

Inside the Universal Trade Association building, in Joe Solence's private office area.

Good Night was bitten from behind by the Alchemy Monsters that was transformed from the giant Wasteland Wolf that was introduced earlier, and was thrown into the air.

"Help! Xi Ba! My ass is going to fall off!"

He screamed, his voice echoing throughout the space, drowning out all the cacophony of beast roars and the sounds of fierce battle.