Stiller's Contribution

In the wooded area, bright, warm flames rose.

Looking at the earthen pit and chimney on the ground, and the old tree stump burning like a torch, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh.

"You're quite good at starting a fire."

Fern looked at the masterpiece she had built with her own hands and was quite satisfied.

"Ha, of course—I'm a hereditary hunter; I learned how to use a smokeless stove and a tower-shaped fire when I was a child."

"If I didn't have a windproof lighter, I could demonstrate how to start a fire by rubbing sticks together with my bare hands. I can even make a bow drill."

With a hint of pride, Fern dragged over two relatively flat stones from a distance, sat down, and gestured for Lin Yu to sit down.

"Come on, Moro, didn't you say you could cook those two things?"

Her life wasn't just about keeping warm; it was about getting food.

The Glory Festival will last for ten days, and Player will need to eat and drink within the [Instance].

The giant bear and the saber-toothed beast naturally became the best choices for Fern and Lin Yu's first meal.

Lin Yu nodded slightly upon hearing Jue's words.

He just said he would handle those two things.

Of course, Lin Yu's confidence came from Hannah on his shoulder.

After all, this is the Niece of the God of Banquets' representative, Deity Agent of a deity whose Authority includes "food," and is certified as a [Cook Apprentice] by the Death game " itself.

Although Hannah only knows three dishes, this Little Octopus's culinary skills are by no means "ordinary".

Because she can quickly analyze the properties of almost any ingredient she sees for the first time in any world and turn it into [grilled meat], [salad], and [medley].

This ability to identify and handle ingredients is Hannah's most formidable skill as a "Cook Apprentice"!

So, when Lin Yu arrived at the corpses of the giant bear and the saber-toothed beast, Hannah began to give him instructions.

"Quack! Director, based on my judgment, the meat around this Unicorn Bear's horn, all the way to its neck, should be incredibly succulent and plump."

"As for that huge saber-toothed beast, the taste might be rather ordinary. The hind leg meat might be a bit firmer, but it would be delicious if marinated with spices."

"So if you're making a barbecue dish, I would recommend choosing these two cuts of meat."

"Moreover, these two behemoths have very strong Life Energy; consuming them might provide some kind of benefit!"

Lin Yu always respected the opinions of professionals, so since Hannah had made it so clear, he simply took the spear and cut off the flesh.

Despite having just learned the knowledge, Lin Yu, carrying the meat, appeared to know it very well when he stood before the fern.

"Tukam neck meat and Numenhak hind leg are both excellent ingredients for grilling, and eating them may even be good for your health."

Lin Yu spoke calmly, then began cutting the meat into large, thick slices, skewering them onto branches as hard as iron, and placing them over the fire.

"It's a pity there are no spices; the Numenhak hind leg meat doesn't taste as good."

Lin Yu's tone was filled with emotion and nostalgia.

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Fern stroked her chin and said, "You know too much about the Black Marsh World. It doesn't feel like you're here to raid Instance; it feels more like you're coming home."

Lin Yu lowered his head silently.

"Going home...?"

"That's a really strange statement."

He lowered his eyes, and a sense of history and melancholy arose from his presence.

As Jue looked at Lin Yu, a vague and uncertain guess flashed through her mind.

But she didn't say it.

The leaping campfire licked at the thick slices of meat, the fat dripping onto the firewood with a crackling sound and a wonderful aroma.

Lin Yu looked up and said, "It should be ready to eat in a little while."

His words were very calm, but there was a hint of joy in his heart.

This was certainly not because he was about to have barbecue, but because "belief" was welling up inside him.

It's not just the ferns before our eyes; a greater sense of "belief" is emanating from every corner of this Glory Festival grounds...

"Stiller, well done."

Lin Yu sighed sincerely.

It goes without saying that this was a staged performance by Stiller, and that his "spreading of rumors" had achieved some initial success.

Of course... considering the timing and the relatively small amount and intensity of this "belief," this is just the first wave.

Or perhaps Stiller is still in the "preparatory" stage.

Let the rumors continue to spread.

Lin Yu exhaled and turned the golden-brown roasted meat over.

The heat was just right; everything was under control.

And...

"Since it's a rumor about 'Rakshasa,' it certainly won't just end after shocking everyone for a while."

"Even if a single Rakshasa were to resume activity, it would likely attract some attention."

"Let me see what interesting changes will occur in this 'Glory Festival'!"

"And what about that 'Liar' and 'Twenty'... how will they react?"

On the other side of the Venue, Stiller was in a tent, sitting with four Player drinking canned meat soup.

The four Player consisted of three men and one woman, all around thirty years old. Two of the men and one woman were from the same city and were teammates who entered the [Instance].

Like the other Player, Stiller was also temporarily teamed up with them.

But despite being a temporary addition, Stiller has somehow become the central figure among them!

The reason is simple: this four-person team, consisting of three plus one, was engaged in a fierce battle with two barbarian warriors and was at a disadvantage.

Just then, Stiller, who had just fooled a few Bloodlust players with the opening line "There are some really fierce guys hunting over there" under Old Zheng's guidance, passed by and recognized the Player's identities. So he used the Fear Torch to make a fierce move and successfully forced the two barbarians to retreat.

Of the four Player, two of the three in the team are relatively experienced "Tier 1" players, while the remaining "Tier 2" Profession is a pitiful "student".

Stiller's leadership, comparable to that of a "Tier 2" high-end combatant and the head of the Security Department of the Truth Company, instantly made him, a latecomer, the backbone of the organization.

After all, Player are realistic.

As long as you can keep them alive, most Player won't mind following commands and leadership inside the [Instance].

So, as Stiller sipped his broth, he was also thinking to himself.

"Hey... Old Zheng, do you think that given their current level of trust in me, if I were to say those things now as instructed by the boss, wouldn't they immediately believe me without question?"

Although he didn't know Lin Yu's specific abilities, Stiller could still make a judgment based on his long-term experience working for Lin Yu...

The more deeply people believe the lies Lin Yu weaves, the better.

However, Old Zheng did not support Stiller's suggestion.

"Those three idiots are definitely fine, the problem lies with that other lone wolf."

Old Zheng spoke, Stiller glanced discreetly at the ordinary-looking man holding a bowl of meat soup in the corner, and continued to communicate internally, "His Emotion Energy is normal, and his strength seems average as well."

This guy is also "Tier 1," and he Profession as a "postman."

"That's the problem," Old Zheng said coldly, "Judging from the results, this guy doesn't have a single injury."

"To say it was just good luck seems a bit far-fetched to me."

So... I'm more inclined to think he's just being stupid.