The Truth Made Real
Within the Black Marsh World, the Venue of the Glory Festival.
Moss and Twenty opened their eyes at the same time!
After the Contract was reached, Nian naturally chose to lose a Game, allowing Tai and Lin Yu to leave the dream.
Both Nian and Tai calmly got up—after all, they were bound by Contract, and the two of them were currently in a state where they could not harm each other.
As the Nightmare faded from her surroundings, Tai stretched and then took out a bottle of medicine and swallowed it.
"Glug."
The severity of the injury was alleviated considerably in an instant.
Looking at the dim sky around him, Moss couldn't help but frown.
How long did this dream last?
Twenty glanced at it. "Oh, it's probably around 40 hours... The flow of time in my dream is different from the flow of time in reality."
Fortunately, the two seemed to be in a relatively static state when they Entering Dream; otherwise, Tai speculated that she might have died from excessive blood loss long ago.
"But I thought it would be faster in a dream," Moss said. "It's strange, if it were me, I would do that."
"If I had the choice, I would do the same."
As Nian spoke, the black, liquid-like Nightmare Substance reformed into a lazy Black Cat, which then jumped onto his shoulder.
"Don't forget my payment."
"Okay, you can collect it directly when you get back."
Nian patted the Black Cat's head and looked at Moss again.
"So, remember to contact me three days after you get back, Lin Yu."
Moss blinked.
"Alright, then it's time for us to go our separate ways."
"I haven't met the Clearance Conditions for this [Instance] yet."
After a moment's thought, Nian said, "Hmm, although it's not difficult for me, it's time to start."
After all, half the time has already passed.
According to the tradition of the "Glory Festival", there are probably very few "prey" left here.
But just as the two were about to leave...
A rustling sound came from behind.
In the woods, a figure dressed in animal skins and using a spear as a cane appeared before the two.
The uninvited guest calmly spoke.
"You two cannot leave yet."
Nian and Tai looked at the newcomer.
The two of them recognized the guy at the same time.
That was an impressive guy...
"... Rakshasa."
"It's you, Moro."
The moss and the 20th flower opened at the same time.
The person who arrived was, of course, Lin Yu. Just before the three of them fully woke up and when they showed signs of waking up, Lin Yu was completely concealed by Hannah using the maximum power of [Stealth Disguise] under Old Zheng's command.
Immediately after waking up, Lin Yu manipulated [The Shady Corner] to escape into the woods.
Then...
Now, he reappears.
Admittedly... it's something to celebrate that you were fooled, and ferns or mosses are also a great partner.
However, Lin Yu still hadn't forgotten his purpose in chasing after them—"the oriole unaware of the mantis behind."
He would still be happy to try if given the chance to kill Twenty.
After all, as long as Nian is still alive, he might realize that the person he encountered in the dream today was not Lin Yu.
At that moment, Nian would realize he had been tricked, and would immediately understand that the [Abyssal Contract] would not stop him from killing Lin Yu.
Compared to a situation that would give anyone a headache just thinking about it, Lin Yu would much rather kill Nian right here.
Especially at this moment, both Nian and Tai, because the two clever people were preoccupied with scheming against each other, still did not realize that this "Rakshasa" was Lin Yu —and did not even suspect that this Rakshasa was Player!
Needless to say, Nian already knew very well who Lin Yu was.
As for Moss... she's a smart person too!
As part of the moss, the fern came to the deeply ingrained idea that "Moro," who was acting alongside her, was a "Rakshasa," a notion that had also taken deep root in the moss's mind.
This is essentially a conclusion that Moss has deduced herself, so Moss will not refute it at this moment.
Especially since... Lin Yu wouldn't give them any more time to think it over and consider it carefully.
No matter how smart and perceptive you are, you still need space to think and observe in order to achieve results!
Lin Yu's presence here, facing the Ninth Army who had already ceased hostilities, naturally gave him ample confidence.
After 40 hours of fermentation, the rumors that had been spreading had gained the "belief" of over a hundred people at this "Glory Festival" venue.
In addition, Lin Yu deliberately spread details about "transformation" and "Ancestral Bloodline," which were completely fabricated.
At this moment, Lin Yu could sense the "deception" he had set up from the moment he entered this [Instance]...
Finally, the lie Make It Real.
As a "Fraudster," Lin Yu felt at this moment that he could touch "falsehood" and transform it into "reality."
Looking at the fully prepared Nian, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief and silently recited in his heart.
"Tier 3, huh..."
The ceiling for a "Unique Profession" is indeed very high. Although I am currently undergoing a "Tier 2" Rank Advancement Trial, in terms of actual strength, I am still only at the "Tier 1".
But at this moment, feeling the surging power of the "Rakshasa" within his body after "Make It Real," he did not feel at all that the "Tier 3" was an insurmountable and invincible existence.
Moreover, this power has not yet been fully unleashed.
He looked at Twenty, whose body was now ablaze with black Nightmare Substance, and spoke like a true Rakshasa.
"Strong beings who do not belong to this realm, I need to borrow your blood and lives!"
He spoke arrogantly, then spat.
"This is really troublesome. I didn't expect to encounter such a hidden event in this [Instance]. Is it because my strength is still far beyond this [Instance], thus triggering the 'Destiny' correction...?"
He pulled out a Necklace —the Necklace of which was a closed, golden eye.
Old Zheng's voice echoed in Lin Yu's mind.
"Be careful, this thing looks a bit scary. Even if it's not a [Exclusive item], it's at least an [Item] of the same level!"
"You fought with the ferns and algae for so long without using this trump card, but I used it as soon as I showed up. That's quite decisive," Lin Yu nodded. "In that case... I'll show some respect to a 'Tier 3' expert."
"After all, if we want to kill him, we have to do it before the 'notary' arrives!"
Although the "notary" will not stop the contestants from killing each other.
But Lin Yu was 99% certain that what he was about to do would most likely bring in the notary!
"Come, powerful beings from another world!"
As he spoke, Hannah spat out [Illusion Ink], outlining a massive, crimson body.
The next second...
Under the intense "belief," the false, ferocious figure transformed into reality, granting Lin Yu control over this enormous and terrifying body!
At this moment, he truly seemed like a demon god descended to earth, becoming the one who had vanished a thousand years ago...
Rakshasa!