Secrets and Misdirection
After Lin Yu used this tactic, the Game reverted to the simplest rock-paper-scissors, best of three.
Although the unequal distribution of cards still exists, and the Ghost-faced Man had a "left-hand" card that allowed him to exchange cards an extra time...
However, once the game is over, such behavior can only slightly increase the winning rate.
Not to mention...
Whether or not the God of Destiny exists, luck always seems to favor the braver and more interesting!
The first card is revealed.
Stone against stone, a draw.
The second card is revealed.
Scissors against rock... Lin Yu wins.
The third card is revealed!
Cloth against Cloth -- still a draw!
After the three cards were revealed, the Ghost-faced Man calmed down.
"Oh... you won."
He put away the Support Card and Rock Paper Scissors Card on the table.
"Okay, now you have three questions for me."
Lin Yu crossed his arms.
His first objective has been achieved – he won the Game with a final score of 3-0.
The Ghost-faced Man didn't ask a single question.
But Lin Yu needed to think carefully about the next "three questions".
He didn't intend to ask the other person's identity, for the same reason he had given before...
Whether it's a "name," "ID," or other identifying identifiers, they are all too easy to forge.
Moreover... what if the other party used techniques like "puppetry" or "body possession," just like the "Diviner" I just encountered? Would I still be able to find out their true identity?
Therefore, Lin Yu decided to ask some other questions.
"Are you affiliated with one of the three organizations that were removed from the forum, or are you currently collaborating with them?"
Lin Yu asked his first question.
Upon hearing the question, the Ghost-faced Man did not rush to answer; instead, he praised Lin Yu.
"You're quick to grasp the essence of the problem..."
"Although I could simply answer 'yes' or 'no'," the Ghost-faced Man said in a low voice, "Consider it a gift from me—I don't belong to any organization, but the 'Psychology Society' and the 'Marauders' are cooperating with me and are currently cooperating."
"As for the 'Freedom Alliance'... they cannot be considered a whole, so I can only say that some of its members have a pleasant working relationship with me."
Hearing the other person's tone, Lin Yu nodded slightly. "It sounds like you're a celebrity... and you claim to be an accomplice in the Murder Case that happened here, and you even called yourself 'Consultant'."
"You're probably doing something like planning crimes against Player."
Lin Yu stated the facts, Ghost-faced Man neither confirmed nor denied them.
"Okay, what's your next question?"
"The next question, let's talk about the case for now, but I won't ask who the murderer is," Lin Yu said thoughtfully. "Why did Carrot's [Item] go missing?"
The Ghost-faced Man crossed his arms. "So you've already realized that his [Item] loss and his death are two relatively independent events..."
Lin Yu nodded. "I only had a vague idea before, but I was too tired and my mind wasn't clear yet... So, it was only after meeting you, who claimed to be an 'accomplice,' that I confirmed this possibility."
"So, do you have a clue?"
"That [Super Genetically Modified Radish] is a very dangerous thing... I know you already know it's dangerous, but most people are misled," the Ghost-faced Man said calmly. "The potential of that thing is enough to overturn civilization... Don't forget, its addictive properties are effective on most sentient and Wisdom beings."
"It's alright in our world, but in the Ten Realms beyond the Instance... ha, there are many interesting creatures."
After being reminded by the Ghost-faced Man, Lin Yu realized something.
"Someone's planning to use this thing to wreak havoc on the Instance world!"
"Right... so you can breathe a sigh of relief for now, 'Order'."
The Ghost-faced Man spoke, gesturing for the others to proceed.
"Okay, one last question."
Lin Yu nodded.
There's one last question.
He actually had many questions he wanted to ask, about the case, about the other party...
But after much deliberation, Lin Yu finally asked the question he had asked almost everyone who came to him.
Why are you targeting me?
Lin Yu asked earnestly, Ghost-faced Man looked at Lin Yu, his hand on his mask.
"Entrusted by someone"
This was the shortest answer he gave to any question.
Lin Yu was about to say something more...
However, the Ghost-faced Man waved his hand.
The entire dream then abruptly stopped—and, in the instant that it stopped.
The dream was swallowed by darkness.
No wonder.
In the back seat of a car parked across the street from the hotel, a boy with Black Cat perched on his shoulder woke up, his eyes shining brightly.
"No wonder the 'Diviner' personally posted the commission... no wonder he was watched by the Deity, no wonder the 'forum' erased his traces!"
"No wonder Sherlock values him so much..."
"I now fully understand the secret of 'May May'!"
The Black Cat on the boy's shoulder yawned.
"Ha... Twenty, but didn't you not ask him anything in your dream just now?"
"You could have 'cheated' but chose not to... and you even used a Game where 'luck' played such a big part, completely giving away your advantage."
The frail boy, nicknamed "Twenty," scratched the Black Cat's chin.
"You don't understand," he asked me, "But it actually revealed much more."
"Besides, even if we switched to a different Game, I'm afraid I still might not be able to win..."
The Black Cat scoffed, "You're not just putting on an act, are you?"
"How could that be? I've confirmed it... 'May May' is just a fake identity... Do you understand? This guy has the means to forge identities and abilities, and it's very likely he already possessed these abilities at the 'Tier 1' level!"
"This guy has definitely gained the Gaze of the Gods... and if he grows up, he'll definitely be a terrifying being."
"So, I need to find out his true identity as soon as possible. I should be able to find the corresponding one in the Psychology Society's latest S-Rank," Nian licked her lips. "It shouldn't be hard to find him... When I find him, I'll definitely dig out all his secrets."
"Then... I'll make him feel despair—nothing could be better than that."
As he spoke, a hint of rapture appeared on his face.
How long did I sleep?
Lin Yu opened his eyes, turned to look at Stiller who was reading a book beside him, and asked.
"Six hours, Director," Stiller said, closing his copy of The Song of the Late Birds. "To be precise, six hours and fifteen minutes."
"Your emotions fluctuated abnormally during this time, but since you were not threatened, Mr. Zheng on the other end determined that I did not need to wake you."
Lin Yu looked towards the foot of the bed, his brilliant mind speaking with a smug expression.
"Kid, who's 'entered' your Entering Dream? I smell Nightmare Spell!"
Lin Yu shrugged. "A guy who calls himself an advisor."
"But it's alright... he arrived just in time."
"Without him, I really don't know how I would have misled someone of the 'Diviner' level."