Whose Territory

Lin Yu did not press further about who saved Robin, or what exactly happened between the two of them.

This wasn't because he respected Robin's privacy, but because Lin Yu could guess most of it.

With Robin's reaction, who else could it be?

Therefore, Lin Yu did not pursue the matter further, but instead returned the question to the current Instance.

"I already have a basic understanding of the background of this Instance, so... did you have any useful information when you came last time?"

Lin Yu asked, then added, "For example, the most unique 'reincarnation' mechanism in this Instance."

Robin shook her head. "A year ago, when this place was still under 'Freud's' control, it didn't have such a complicated mechanism—at least when I participated in this Instance, it was just a regular Asylum..."

"Patients and medical staff kill each other, while various monsters are also released into the fray."

Lin Yu pondered, "So this mechanism appeared after 'out of control'... When was this Instance abandoned?"

"Also, since you mentioned that 'Freud' using terms like 'the First Generation' and 'at that time,' it seems the problem lies with him?"

Robin nodded.

"Yes... shortly after the first run of this Instance ended, Freud himself died in one of the Instance —at that time, I had just joined the Night Watcher. As one of the first and only survivors of this 'Asylum,' I assisted the Night Watcher in some investigations, and thus learned a lot of inside information that my Divine Rank at the time should not have known."

"It is said that... the First Generation 'Freud' died in this Asylum, and since then, some strange things have happened here."

"The Lord of Mist Island has not reclaimed this place, and at the same time, the level of danger here has increased rapidly—and the reason for this is related to the death of 'Freud' here."

At this point, Robin pondered for a moment, then cautiously began, "Although there was no such thing as 'reincarnation' back then, I do have a guess..."

Lin Yu thought for a moment and immediately understood, "Is it related to 'Freud's' own abilities?"

"Yes, his most famous abilities are manipulating souls and playing with Memory... and with some special Item, he might actually be able to achieve a 'rewind' effect in certain areas."

Lin Yu understood.

"It seems that this is very likely the reason why 'reincarnation' occurs here... Let me write this down."

As Lin Yu spoke, he took out his Notebook and organized what Robin had said.

During the process of organizing, Lin Yu seemed to suddenly realize something.

"Wait a minute... Back then, most of the people here were Player recruited by the 'Psychology Society,' so those monsters now..."

Robin nodded. "If I'm not mistaken, a large portion of them should be the transformations of Player who died here back then."

As she spoke, Lin Yu instantly understood why the two monsters on the fifth floor, as recorded in the [Ancient Notebook], possessed abilities resembling those of a "Doctor."

Now it seems... that might really have been a "Player".

Lin Yu closed his Notebook.

Through the robin's Robin, much of the mystery surrounding this Instance has dissipated... even the principle of "reincarnation" has become somewhat clearer.

But Lin Yu did not become optimistic.

Because... the Truth that was revealed only made him feel more pressured.

The layout of the "Psychology Society," the Previous Generation leaders who died here...

Moreover, after some of the fog cleared, the remaining unsolved mysteries recorded in the [Ancient Notebook] became even more glaring.

Who is that Fuzzball man on the second floor who gave the prophecy?

What exactly is in the room on the top floor that you should avoid?

And... what if "Robin" returned here because he was "revisiting a familiar place"?

What's wrong with me?

What's going on with Max?

The situation regarding this Instance remains dire... and is even becoming increasingly dire.

"This is more troublesome than I imagined. I really don't know how I, a 'Tier 1', managed to get here."

Lin Yu sighed with genuine emotion.

Robin: "I understand you... because even though I'm already at 'Tier 3,' I don't want to go back here."

"Let's take it one step at a time," Lin Yu sighed. "First, as you said... the next step should be to find the 'Dean,' right?"

This is also something recorded in the Notebook.

Robin nodded. "Yes, as I understand it... this dean should be 'not here,' so we should go to the first floor and find his office to forge the permit."

Robin spoke, she slowly walked down the stairs.

"Let's go, let's call the guy outside to go to the first floor."

As she spoke, Lin Yu nodded in agreement.

"If the 'Dean' were here, things would be terrible... Based on the background you provided, Robin. Robin, if this Dean isn't some remnant of Freud's will, he might be the Lord of Mist Island or one of his confidants..."

"Either way, it's terrible."

Robin smiled wryly and said, "Yes, I don't want to face those beings..."

"Even if it were just the Lord of Mist Island, I would think it would be alright. But if an even more terrifying being from this Misty Sea Island world intervenes, that would be truly terrible."

Robin was speaking, Lin Yu asked another question out of curiosity.

"An even more terrifying existence? What is it?"

"He is the Supreme Deity of this world, the master of the Inverted Tower... I won't mention his name, lest I truly attract his attention..."

Robin spoke, Lin Yu paused, taken aback.

He heard a very familiar place name.

"Is the Deity of this world Misty Sea Island, the master of the Inverted Tower?"

Robin nodded. "Yes, it's not exactly a secret. Many large organizations know about it... because there are quite a few followers of that person on Mist Island."

As she spoke, Lin Yu's eye twitched.

There are still no answers to many of the secrets within this Instance, but he has a vague sense of what they all point to.

He patted Robin on the shoulder.

"Mr. Robin, could you please go to the first floor first? I'll come find you with Max later—I have some things to take care of, and I need to borrow Max from your organization."

As he spoke, Lin Yu turned around and pushed open the door behind him. He looked at Max, who was squatting on the ground fighting with a cat plushie and a lynx plushie, and coughed lightly.

"Max, Robin needs to go to the first floor... come with me for a moment."

Bored, Max jumped up from the ground.

"Hmm? What's up?"

"Open a few doors for me."