Instance Start, Stiller Makes a Move

Compared to the previous instances of both giving free rein and threatening suicide, Lin Yu's Game conditions this time were much simpler.

All he needed to do was put a plastic bag over his head and tie it shut.

This time... Lin Yu chose the identity of "May May".

After all, there's no harm in using the newly acquired "Order" identity document.

Moreover, that badge carries considerable credibility to a certain extent.

For ordinary "Player," Lin Yu can use this thing to better utilize his "Fraudster" abilities.

"Whoosh--"

Squeezing the air out of the bag, Lin Yu sat in a chair in the room, feeling his consciousness gradually fading.

The hands are spinning; it's about to reach 12 o'clock.

And finally, the blood-red words appeared before Lin Yu's eyes.

[Coming Soon to the Game-- ]

[Game Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest]

[Clearance Conditions: Leave the "island"]

[Player Count in this Game: 3]

"Asylum... but why suffocation?"

What does "Clearance Conditions" mean?

"However... there are quite a few people this time."

The familiar feeling of weightlessness appeared, and then...

Suddenly, everything went completely black!

The suffocating feeling from the plastic bag had intensified, and the thing on my head seemed heavier and more solid.

Clearly, he's now inside the Game!

Only...

What's going on?!

What kind of thing is that thing they put on people's heads as soon as they enter this Instance?

Lin Yu subconsciously reached out to remove the hood from his head, but unexpectedly discovered...

"How come your hand is also being controlled?"

His hands were tightly bound and tied behind his back.

Moreover, upon closer inspection, it was discovered that his entire body seemed to be firmly fixed in place, with extremely limited mobility.

Fortunately, even so, it wasn't Desperate Plight for Lin Yu.

"Hannah... let go of me."

"Quack! Received!"

As Lin Yu called out, he felt Hannah land on his shoulder.

But before Hannah could carry out the command, Lin Yu suddenly called out to the Little Octopus.

"Wait a minute, Hannah."

"Quack, what's wrong, Director?"

"First, stay hidden, observe your surroundings for any unfriendly individuals, and then tell me what kind of environment I'm in."

Lin Yu said Leng Jing.

Although he is having some difficulty breathing, he is not completely out of breath yet.

Although the stuff plastered on his face was very tight, it still allowed for a small amount of air exchange.

Judging from the current situation... Lin Yu felt that he would have to wait at least an hour before entering a state of oxygen deprivation and unconsciousness.

Even the progression from oxygen deprivation and coma to irreversible brain damage and death takes time.

So...

After Leng Jing and thinking it over, Lin Yu realized that he didn't need to rush to escape.

Newcomer Player might be intimidated by being in a dangerous situation and having their movements restricted right from the start, and would be eager to escape.

But Lin Yu's mental fortitude and the sheer number of scenarios he had witnessed were simply too much.

Therefore, he felt that preventing potential traps was more important than getting out of trouble now.

As Lin Yu had expected, Hannah's feedback came quickly.

"Quack, Director, it looks like you're in a solitary confinement room."

"You are now tied to a chair, wearing a full-body straitjacket. The walls and floor of the room are padded, and the lighting is dim."

"And... there's a creature in a white coat with its back to you right now, probably a 'Doctor'."

"Quack, that Doctor is about three meters tall, and his shoulders are over 150 centimeters wide. He's probably not human... He seems to be preparing an injection right now."

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Hannah's feedback.

"Doctor's three meters tall and has a shoulder width of one and a half meters? That certainly doesn't seem like a human being."

"However, what's your assessment of his strength?"

While a large physique is a relatively straightforward indicator of strength, in the "Death game," strength isn't solely determined by size.

Hannah, having learned her craft from Ka since childhood, has always had a discerning eye.

In a situation where he couldn't see for himself, Lin Yu naturally chose to trust Hannah's judgment.

Hannah's voice quickly followed. "Quack, Director... In my opinion, this guy only has fighting and physical strength. In close combat, he might be slightly stronger than you."

"Slightly stronger than me?"

Lin Yu had an idea in mind.

He immediately summoned his other "pet" besides the [Little Chef Apprentice]—[the Head of Truth Company Security Department Delta Group].

"Take him down, Stiller."

Lin Yu released Stiller from his [Item Space].

"Thump!"

The sound of tactical boots hitting the soft padded ground was dull and calm.

"Oh... so this is the [Instance] you mentioned?"

"But Director, do I really need to take action against such a big, clumsy guy?"

Stiller's indifference was tinged with a hint of arrogance.

Before Lin Yu could respond, he heard a low, hoarse roar from the other side.

"Drink—drink!"

It sounded like intimidation and coercion, accompanied by the clanging sound of metal striking metal.

It sounded like the three-meter giant was yelling as he grabbed something from a metal plate.

"You foolish idiot!"

Lin Yu felt Stiller jump over him, followed by a dull thud in the air.

"Bang!"

Stiller's cold laugh rang out again.

"So it wasn't ignorance after all, just an Empty Shell?"

How pitiful!

Then...

Lin Yu heard two sounds: a "plop" and a "crack".

It's likely that Stiller inflicted some serious damage on that three-meter-tall object.

Then came the sound of Stiller landing again, his boots hitting the ground.

"An opponent of this caliber would indeed be a good warm-up."

Stiller said, then walked up to Lin Yu.

"Miss Hannah, please step aside—let me untie the Director."

As he spoke, Lin Yu felt his neck loosen.

Then...

"Call!"

Fresh air and a cool, relaxing feeling wash over you, along with just the right amount of light that isn't too bright.

"Excellent, Stiller."

He turned his head to look at the rusty scalpel stuck in the ground and the burly, bluish-black man lying there, and felt a pang of emotion.

Although Stiller had never beaten Wang Yuyang and his wife before, even with his home-field gear, Lin Yu had to admit...

The Head of Truth Company Security Department Delta Group, and a close confidant of President Paris, is definitely not an ordinary person.

He lost before simply because that couple was too strong; they were rare even among Player.

Stiller snorted softly and continued to pull out the Dagger from his waist, untying the bindings on Lin Yu's body one by one.

"That guy has all strength and no brains. Even if you break free, killing him wouldn't be difficult."

"However... this guy's situation is really familiar; it seems like this phenomenon was recorded in one of the company's files."

"I only remember the name, it seems to be called 'Soul Dissolution Infusion'."