Glory Festival Begins! The First to Use Their Ability!

"A more important task?"

Stiller was puzzled by Lin Yu's description.

As Artificial Humans, he was born with the position of "Security Department," so although his training and learning included assassination, expulsion, investigation, and many other aspects, Stiller's self-definition and understanding have always been very clear: he himself is a security personnel!

Even if he becomes a team leader, even if he does the dirty work for Paris, his essence will not change.

Therefore, Stiller found it hard to imagine why Lin Yu would say such a thing.

"Is there anything more important than protecting your safety, Director?"

He asked instinctively, Lin Yu shook his head.

"Currently, my strength is more than enough to protect myself in this Instance."

"With a bit of luck, there are even opponents I could beat—whether Player or NPCs. Even though I'm currently at 'Tier 1,' I'm confident my strength is definitely not at the bottom."

After all, Lin Yu had just personally tested the burly man at the registration entrance... The man looked like someone skilled in combat. Shen Bingmiao's information mentioned that although the "Glory Festival" was the most important celebration, it still had the unreliability unique to the Black Marsh World, but the participants were definitely all experienced Supreme of the various organizing forces, namely the Ten Great Tribes.

Some of them were even among the top ten finalists in the previous season.

That's why the burly man at the registration desk was somewhat unexpected by Lin Yu when he tested him, and he wasn't pulled to the ground by him.

But regardless of whether he was a core member of Ten Great Tribes or a top performer from the previous competition, Lin Yu had already tested him out...

With my current combat strength and the [Item], I can handle it.

Ultimately, it's because the free "soldier" abilities are just too appealing.

With other enhancements, this "Glory Festival" isn't too difficult.

Old Zheng echoed Lin Yu, "Well said! That's the kind of spirit we need! Based on my past research, self-confidence really does affect a person's abilities in all aspects! In the 'Death game,' self-confidence is equally important!"

"Don't worry, Stiller. Although I don't know what task this kid has assigned you, I trust his judgment!"

Old Zheng appeared to be a staunch supporter of Lin Yu's decision.

Hannah, unusually, didn't immediately follow Lin Yu this time, but instead said with some concern, "Quack! But Director, this event is indeed full of violence, so we should be careful!"

"What more important task do you want to give Stiller?"

Stiller nodded curiously, "Yes, Director, what exactly do you need me to do?"

"I need you to wander around inside for a bit," Lin Yu said calmly. "Just act like a regular contestant, hunt some wild animals, fight other contestants as needed, and make sure you don't die... I'll also lend you some of my [Item]."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's arrangement, before Stiller could even react, Hannah raised her doubts.

"This doesn't seem necessary at all."

Even Old Zheng has turned against them.

"To be honest, your arrangement is rather pointless."

With the groundwork laid by these two, Stiller, who usually carried out orders from Paris even if they seemed strange, finally hesitated for a moment before choosing to ask again.

What is the purpose of doing this?

"This is part of my 'deception'... Well, to ensure this scheme goes smoothly, since your acting isn't very good, and we already know there's at least one somewhat intelligent person in this Instance, I'll explain the reasons for your actions and, most importantly, the 'operations' you need to perform, to you later."

Lin Yu said with a smile, "For now... it's better if you stay in this bewildered state."

Stiller nodded as if he understood, but his instinct to obey orders once again took over.

"I see."

Since Stiller himself had already agreed, Old Zheng and Hannah naturally couldn't say anything more.

After a brief exchange, the dense forest was completely enveloped in night.

The sky was dark and the sun had completely sunk below the horizon.

The bright, white moon rose and hung high in the sky.

The dappled moonlight was like sifted flour, partially blocked and partially leaking through the dense forest branches overhead.

Peeking through the gaps in the tree shadows, I saw the bright moon reach its zenith in the sky...

"Waaah--!"

A heavy horn sounded from the center, as if it came from ancient times.

Lin Yu felt his body tremble slightly, as if his beating heart was resonating with the long, drawn-out horn sound.

Even without prior notice, Lin Yu already had a vague idea in his mind.

This is probably the "signal of the beginning".

Sure enough, amidst the long, drawn-out horn calls, the tangled wall of thorns began to slowly "unwind" and then gradually retreated underground.

"That's pretty amazing."

Lin Yu watched this scene with awe.

"The Demon Race's Witchcraft; Demon Race are very skilled at mutating the Life Form of plants and beasts, distorting their shapes and states to achieve their own goals," Old Zheng calmly explained. "Although the Blood Country and the Sanqiu Country don't get along, the Demon Race will help as long as there's a reward."

The horn sounds gradually subsided, and most of the steel-like vines and thorns had returned to the ground, leaving only a "base" of shrubs in the roadside green belt, about a meter high and wide.

Lin Yu nimbly jumped over, and then heard a new sound after the horn.

"Warriors, welcome to the 'Glory Festival'!"

His voice was deep and resonant, sounding like the voice of a muscular man echoing between the earth and the sky.

"I am Jiang Rong, the referee of this competition, the throne guardian of the Bronze Casting Tribe, and a former champion warrior!"

"This 'Glory Festival' is the same as before, ten days long, no restrictions, just fight, fight, and fight!"

"Loot can be collected or looted!"

"You can kill wild beasts, you can kill contestants—you can even kill me, the 'referee'!"

"There are only three Rule to somewhat regulate your behavior!"

"First, do not flee or retreat before the ten days are up—in short, don't be a coward!"

"Second, cooperation is permitted, but bribery is strictly prohibited—do not tarnish our honor!"

"Third, random Healing Place will appear daily, providing medicine, food, and water. Fighting is strictly prohibited inside!"

That's all!

After he finished speaking, Lin Yu sighed, "Indeed, simple and crude enough."

But the voice suddenly rang out again after it finished speaking.

"Oh, wait... there are special Rule for this year's competition!"

"Standardized weapons and armor will be provided to individual participants at the Healing Place for the first three days, on a first-come, first-served basis!"

Lin Yu narrowed his eyes upon hearing the hastily added clause.

"So it has the ability to activate 'Rule type' now... It seems like a modification or expansion of the third Rule. Is it an 'official'?"