A Lie That Settled Everything, and a Mysterious Communicator

"S-Rank? Your potential is S-Rank?"

Wang Yuyang and Li Nian both looked at Lin Yu at the same time, their faces showing disbelief.

Although Li Nian had previously stolen the roster of the "Psychology Society" and confirmed that Xia Yue's rating should be above A, she only thought that Xia Yue should be at the level of A or A+.

Who would have thought it was S-Rank!

Lin Yu himself was shocked.

"What the heck? Xia Yue's potential is S-Rank?"

So, the monster I encountered in my very first Instance was one that the "Psychology Society" thought so highly of?

No, considering that his own rating seemed to only be higher and never lower, Lin Yu still felt that there was some loophole in the organization's rating criteria.

Although his mind was racing, he remained outwardly calm.

"That high? But I don't really trust your organization's standards... After all, you just said I 'failed to become Player' —which means your organization's information is wrong."

"I'm here perfectly fine as Player."

"This is right inside Instance of the 'Death game'."

Lin Yu said calmly.

Pan Yuqiang looked at Lin Yu, lost in thought.

"Oh dear... Could there be an error in the Fluoxetine report?"

"But she has clearly confirmed your death—even the information from 'Order' confirms it."

Lin Yu sighed.

"Then I can proudly say that I single-handedly fooled two powerful organizations."

At this point, Lin Yu gradually realized that although meeting Wang Yuyang and Pan Yuqiang here was an accident...

But these two people are members of the "Freedom Alliance" and the "Psychology Society," respectively!

This is certainly a great challenge for him to act under the identity of "Xia Yue," but it is also an opportunity.

With proper acting, the scheme he recently devised regarding the identities of "Zhu Ming" and "Xia Yue" would become even more believable in this Instance.

It could even completely deceive Fluoxetine himself and the entire "Death game" Player community.

The opportunity arose from the two people standing before them.

Therefore, Lin Yu appropriately showed some annoyance.

"But to be honest, I didn't have to do that... I won't criticize your 'Psychology Society's' penchant for finding ordinary people with potential, killing them, and trying to drag them into a 'Death game,' since that's your guiding principle," he said, his tone still gentle, but now carrying a hint of sarcasm. "But I'd appreciate it if Miss Citalopram could suggest some changes to your organization after you return... Before carrying out this operation, could you please confirm whether I've already become Player?"

Lin Yu feigned a headache and spoke in a tone that was half helpless and half resentful, "Can you understand how I felt when I was suddenly attacked by Tier 3 expert from the Psychology Society that day... Although faking my death to fool that 'Fluoxetine' might seem like something to be proud of to you, it was just a desperate measure I took to survive at the time."

"It consumed at least three precious [Item], and even my family and friends were fooled... Now I can't go home. My mother and sister both think I'm really dead—my sister is about to take her high school entrance exam, which is a huge blow to her. What if she fails the exam?"

"Now I know... it was all a misunderstanding. Damn it, I was unlucky enough to enter this Game two months ago, but who knew that something even more unlucky happened a month ago—I've already 'died' twice, something that most people only experience once in their lives!"

Lin Yu's tone became increasingly agitated as he spoke.

He displayed a degree of "loss of control" befitting Xia Yue's personality.

The emotional tension was enough to convince Pan Yuqiang and the others present that she was telling the truth and that they were drawn into her logic, which was not entirely believable but was quite reasonable.

Of course, Lin Yu was very clear about this.

Wang Yuyang, Pan Yuqiang, and Li Nian are all formidable figures.

Even now, I'm subconsciously influenced by my emotions...

They might also realize it afterward.

Therefore, in order to make Xia Yue's identity a "fait accompli," Lin Yu did not hesitate to use [Tooth of Prophecy] once.

He chose to make all three of them believe his last words. "I've already died twice, something that most people only experience once in their lives."

For Lin Yu... whether referring to himself or Xia Yue, this was a perfectly certain and undeniable truth.

Of course, for "Xia Yue," she could also be considered to have died three times—depending on the algorithm.

However, there is absolutely no one in the world other than Lin Yu who knows the Truth meaning behind those words.

Therefore, the unconditional belief brought about by [Tooth of Prophecy] was enough to make the four Player present have no more doubts about the background of "Xia Yue" designed by Lin Yu and completely believe in the story he carefully wove.

Of the four Player present, two were members of the "Freedom Alliance" and one was a member of the "Psychology Society".

They all wield enough influence to sway how other members of their organizations perceive "Zhu Ming's " identity.

Although Chen Zhuo was a newcomer, upon closer reflection, he had gone through the Novice instance with her, and was the one who might suspect Xia Yue's identity.

Therefore, even though [The Tooth of Prophecy] will only have one use left after this, Lin Yu felt...

It was worth it.

For a moment, the remaining four Player, seeing Lin Yu's slightly reddened eyes, comforted her with their perfectly natural "belief."

"It's alright, as long as the person is still alive... This was indeed a poor handling of the matter by the 'Psychology Society'."

Wang Yuyang spoke dryly—Logically, this matter had nothing to do with him, but this member of the "Freedom Alliance" seemed to have a strange sense of responsibility.

He seemed to have a sense of belonging to the "Psychology Society" because his girlfriend Pan Yuqiang, was a member.

As for Pan Yuqiang, she was full of apology. "I will definitely go back and report the truth... Although I am only B-Class, I do have a say in the organization."

Li Nian scratched her head, changing the subject. "Hey, Zhu Ming... I never knew you had this side to you."

"But after joining the 'Freedom Alliance,' if you run into Fluoxetine again, I can help you take her down, you bastard—that woman is really nothing special!"

At that moment, Pankto's voice broke the somewhat awkward atmosphere between the Player.

"Hey guys, I've found something great."

Upon entering carriage D-3, I saw that Li Nian seemed to have run into acquaintances and was catching up. Pankto, being quite perceptive, also went into the carriage to check the corpses.

At this moment, it seemed that Pankto had found some useful items that Pan Yuqiang had not noticed.

He waved a black pager-like device in front of everyone.

"This is Communicator used exclusively by the executives, department heads, and directors of the Truth Company —it seems there are some high-ranking individuals on this Despair Train."