Each Had Their Own Pursuits

Without a doubt, no matter how unbelievable...

Thanks to Lin Yu's plan, they have indeed obtained the credentials to pass through the checkpoint.

All you need to do to clear customs is tear up this ticket and then quietly wait for the magical special vehicle to arrive.

Chen Zhuo happily prepared to start, while looking at Lin Yu: "I actually cleared it just like that! This is the easiest Instance I've ever run!"

"You really do get what you pay for."

However, apart from Chen Zhuo, the others remained silent while holding their train tickets.

After a long silence, Fu Luo finally sighed and spoke.

Can I go first?

"You still have Rank Advancement Trial to complete, why don't you try to finish them—besides, it's not really appropriate to leave now," Lin Yu said calmly. "We should stick together, Mr. Sherlock."

Chen Zhuo then belatedly realized what was happening...

Although he had already obtained the clearance certificate, Lin Yu didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.

Li Nian and Wang Yuyang remained silent.

Although Zhu Ming was not a formal member of the "Freedom Alliance," Wang Yuyang and Li Nian were well aware of it...

After this Instance, it's practically a done deal that Zhu Ming will join them.

Zhu Ming has already fulfilled one of the conditions for joining, and although he unexpectedly encountered Wang Yuyang in this Instance, it still meets the condition of "running an Instance simultaneously with two members of the 'Freedom Alliance'".

As for whether they want "Zhu Ming" to join... his S-Rank potential rating from the "Psychology Society" is enough!

Therefore, at this point, Lin Yu was already considered one of their own.

Lin Yu's decision should naturally be supported.

Not to mention...

Lin Yu's decision was exactly what they had in mind.

Seeing that Chen Zhuo and Fu Luo, those two cowards, seemed confused, Pan Yuqiang smiled and explained.

"Let me answer this newbie's question... Rather than rushing through every Instance, staying in Instance to seek greater benefits when you encounter a relatively 'safe' Instance or have a 'way out' is a better choice in the long run."

"I believe no one joins a 'Death game' just to survive one week at a time, so we need to have a long-term vision."

"Now that we have the means to 'exit' this Instance at any time, and two powerful NPCs are on our side, why not try to fight for even greater benefits?"

Pan Yuqiang said with a smile.

Of course, she didn't fully explain one point to these two people who hadn't "Tier Advancement"—the point that Lin Yu had only recently learned.

Expanding one's "influence" by engaging in activities within the "Death game" Instance world seems to be beneficial for Player!

In other words, if we simply understand "benefit" as a "Item," keeping it might be advantageous, but it's also highly likely to be a thankless task.

However, if one understands that "causing an impact" itself also has benefits, then this action is a sure-fire way to make money.

This is also the main reason why Lin Yu chose to stay—he desperately wanted to know what the "permissions" unlocked by "Tier 1" were.

Chen Zhuo seemed to understand somewhat, but ultimately nodded.

"I see."

But Fu Luo with a bitter face, "Then why do I have to stay too?"

"You called a 'private car' all by yourself first, who knows what might happen? Besides, aren't you supposed to be pretty smart?" Li Nian Underground passage, "Just stick with them—so many experts are taking you for free, I really don't know what more you want!"

With the lingering influence of his previous threat, Fu Luo had no choice but to nod.

And so, after a brief negotiation, all the Player reached a consensus on a strategy.

Baron Coleman was initially surprised to see that no one left after receiving their tickets.

But being a smart man, he quickly found a reasonable "answer" for himself.

"Ha... that's true. You probably went through a lot of trouble to get on this train, and you even came all the way to find me. How could you just be looking for a way to 'get off'?"

Baron Coleman looked at Lin Yu.

"It's not surprising, but as expected, you've been holding back... Let's talk about your true intentions."

Lin Yu chuckled softly.

While the chuckle was an act of feigned confidence, half of it was also a genuine expression of joy at the successful Fraud.

The best way to deal with a smart person is to let them deceive themselves.

"Our true purpose? Actually, we're not a united front; everyone has different goals."

"Since you want to be open and honest, fine. We've got the tickets, and we see your sincerity—anyway, you probably think my words are the least credible, so let others speak first."

As he spoke, Lin Yu walked to the back of the line and pulled out Fu Luo.

"His Excellency the Baron is asking about our true purpose... You speak first!"

Lin Yu patted Fu Luo on the shoulder and lowered his voice.

"Don't lie to this guy."

Fu Luo reacted quickly and soon realized Lin Yu's purpose.

Staying behind is to fight for "benefits," but how to "fight" for them remains to be seen.

But Fu Luo's goal was the clearest and most specific, and he also knew the Truth Company best.

Therefore, he was the first to say that it was the most suitable.

As his thoughts raced, Fu Luo gritted his teeth.

Since there's no way to escape now, let's give it a shot.

Perfect—this train does indeed hold the mysteries that interest him most.

"I'm a Detective. I've received a commission. Someone told me there are three 'wrongful convictions' on this train that I need to investigate," Fu Luo carefully chose his words, explaining the contents of his "Rank Advancement Trial." "I want to know which 'wrongful convictions' and what the Truth behind them is!"

Fu Luo spoke, Baron Coleman looked at him.

"An interesting reason, but it's the truth."

"Your employer's identity... well, you probably can't say, and I'm too lazy to guess. He's probably one of the very few in the City That City That Never Sleeps."

Baron Coleman waved his hand as he spoke.

Fu Luo returned the confident Baron Coleman's smile, while inwardly grumbling.

"They really aren't any of the people you know."

After all, the system is the one that issues this "delegation".

After Fu Luo finished explaining his needs, Li Nian also clarified her thoughts.

She stepped forward.

"I've only heard that the 'Despair Train' carries a lot of Truth Company's new gadgets—lots of concept machines and prototypes will be transported here."

"As I just said, I'm a 'thief,' and a 'thief' whom everyone affectionately calls a 'Master Thief.'"

"As the saying goes, 'a thief never leaves empty-handed,' and Your Excellency, having come all this way to such a fine place, I certainly don't want to leave empty-handed!"