Fooling Geniuses, Cleaning Up Chaos

The scene descends into chaos following the "suicide" of the culprit, "Twenty"...

It's still ongoing.

This was of course within Lin Yu's expectations, since he knew very well that Nian's "original body" had not died.

Although Nian created the chaos by using the body and [Item] of this guy who might be a member of the "Psychology Society," Lin Yu could sense that Nian didn't care about this guy's death.

Therefore, Lin Yu could easily guess that if Nian had created some chaos through this guy, that chaos would definitely not end with the "death" of this executor.

"So, unlike the 'Diviner's' permanent possession, which can even fool the Game to some extent, this should be some kind of temporary hypnosis that can be broken...?"

Lin Yu pondered and reasoned.

Moreover, given Nian's attitude and the fact that she met him so quickly...

"This guy is definitely not the only 'puppet' in the Ninth Prince's harem."

Because Nian is a smart guy, the action he takes is definitely the optimal solution.

The fact that a manipulated puppet lurking in the shadows was so easily abandoned likely means...

The number of Player that can be controlled is definitely multiple.

Either he can immediately find a way to create a similar effect, or he has already won over several Player!

After all, even though this [Instance] is quite challenging, it's still a game-changer for the Top 100 200 players.

At the same time...

From a probabilistic perspective, Lin Yu also doesn't believe in coincidences.

His encounter with Fern can be explained: as a "Liar," Fern, having obtained the "Healing Place" Rule that was favorable to him, would naturally think of finding Healing Place as soon as possible.

In other words, Fern was encountered by Lin Yu on his way to find her—although there was a bit of luck involved, it wasn't entirely a coincidence.

However, at the Healing Place, they encountered Stiller, and Nyon happened to be infiltrating Stiller's group...

Lin Yu couldn't help but recall a saying.

When you see one mouse, there's often already a nest of them lurking in the shadows.

This Game has a total of twenty Player...

"We need to be prepared for at least two or three other Player to also be manipulated by 'Twenty'..."

Lin Yu pondered.

Whether it's to complete the "Tier Advancement" quest, successfully clear the game, or even to ensure a stable life after returning to reality, Lin Yu cannot ignore this "Detective" who is chasing after him.

If possible...

"We'd better find a way to keep him here permanently in this [Instance]."

Lin Yu let out a sigh of relief.

Even though the other party is only at the "Tier 3", because I received a hint from my Senior Sister and was able to calculate things from a conscious but not unconscious perspective, and because I also chose a good "trick", there might actually be a possibility that I can keep the other party with me forever!

Moreover, the other party has already taken the bait.

Lin Yu could feel the strong "belief" coming from afar entering his body.

This "belief" most likely comes from that "20".

Even though Lin Yu didn't tell him any information, just based on the previous conversation between Stiller and Furnace Fire, Nian connected him with Luocha.

"That's why I sometimes like these smart guys, these self-proclaimed geniuses," Lin Yu sighed. "I only had to make a move on him, 'reveal' some insignificant information and clues, and he had already 'deduce' a reliable conclusion."

Although Lin Yu had predetermined this conclusion, in a sense, the other party had fallen into a trap...

But Lin Yu knew very well that the trap the other party had fallen into was one that only a smart person could fall into.

Anyone who is even slightly slow-witted or lacks confidence would never have this level of belief.

In this [Instance]... this trap was practically made for Fern and Twenty.

Moreover, Twenty was too fast, so fast that Lin Yu was reluctant to kill him in this [Instance].

A naive guy like Chen Zhuo is certainly useful; all you need to do is confuse him.

But clever people also have their advantages.

Sometimes, you don't even need to make a coherent explanation; just a few Spider Silk and they'll jump to conclusions.

Although there is a risk of being exposed, if they themselves become Accomplice in Deception themselves, their strong logical thinking ability might even help Lin Yu fill in some loopholes in the deception caused by haste and limited manpower.

"In any case, let's clean Xingyi this mess at the Healing Place first."

Lin Yu stood up, moved away from the corpse, and looked at the fern that was preparing to escape.

"What are you up to?"

Amidst the chaos, Fern had already packed most of the supplies for Healing Place into her Backpack.

"When a ship is sinking, of course you have to jump ship," Fern looked at Lin Yu, sizing him up. "You weren't affected either...aren't you planning to escape?"

"Once that Inspector arrives, it'll be too late! Those people from the Blood Country are very difficult to reason with!"

After a brief moment of thought, Fern invited Lin Yu.

Having witnessed Lin Yu's strength, she had already guessed that Lin Yu was not Player.

In Fern's assessment, Lin Yu is probably a very useful "NPC" henchman, so of course we should try to win him over.

Lin Yu shook his head.

"Running away won't solve the problem, and besides... this is the Glory Festival."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Jue stopped packing the supplies.

Because she could sense Lin Yu's confidence.

Considering that Lin Yu is an NPC who can actively impersonate Player, this means that his Divine Rank is definitely not low.

In addition to the strength Lin Yu had previously demonstrated...

Fern asked, "What are you planning to do?"

"To end this farce," Lin Yu said calmly, "I need your help."

"Shall we end this farce?"

The fern countered with a question.

"An interesting idea, but what are the details?"

"Just like when you helped me hunt before," Lin Yu drew the skinning dagger and the captured spear he had just obtained from the Furnace Fire, "I'll quiet them down, and you just need to help in any way you can!"

Fern raised an eyebrow.

"That's quite a proposal, very much in the style of Glory Festival. Logically speaking, if you're smart enough, running away now would be the best option."

"However... since you've put it that way, sometimes it's not a bad thing to do something silly."

"This is not being stupid."

Lin Yu reminded him again.

"I know, it's just high risk, high reward," Fern said, pulling a folding bow from her bosom. "But for me, 'high risk' is just stupid!"

Even so, she still unfurled the folding bow and jumped onto the nearby platform, taking up a higher vantage point.

"Let's begin, Moro!"