Showdown and Clash

Looking at the Nightless Sky Family Head was clearly in a state of combat and intimidation, Lin Yu spoke calmly.

"You've been seen through... Well, there's nothing I can do about it then. May I ask when you first became suspicious and when you were certain?"

"From the moment you entered, I realized I couldn't sense your 'soul' and 'Life Energy,' which aroused my suspicion," the Nightless Sky Family Head readily answered Lin Yu's question. "After all, when I last met A Luo, he didn't have this ability."

"I serve the God of Wisdom; only a spokesperson for another Deity or Demigod could be able to shield me from his prying eyes."

Nightless Sky Family Head spoke, Lin Yu laughed.

"I see."

The reason was exactly as expected.

"What made you so sure I wasn't him?"

The Nightless Sky Family Head stroked his chin and said, "To be frank, your performance in every aspect is almost flawless. You are not only very good at acting and deceiving people, but you also understand A Luo very well. However, there are always some secrets about my relationship with A Luo."

"Especially you need to learn from A Luo's recounting of those detective experiences... You recounted them very well, almost exactly in style and content as A Luo had done before. It's a pity that you hardly boasted about yourself while recounting them."

"Your account is far more efficient A Luo's —because you didn't include the parts that boasted of your own Wisdom or described how others worshipped you."

Lin Yu was somewhat surprised to hear the Nightless Sky Family Head's words.

"So I got caught because I wasn't thick-skinned enough?"

He couldn't help but feel moved.

Sure enough, Fu Luo always manages to lower his standards in unexpected ways.

The Nightless Sky Family Head clapped his hands. "Alright, state your purpose—and, what have you done to A Luo?"

Lin Yu looked at the Nightless Sky Family Head, who seemed aggressive but actually harbored no hostility, and began to explain.

"Um, he mentioned a Doctor named Watson before, right?"

The Nightless Sky Family Head raised an eyebrow in surprise.

You mean...?

"I am 'The Doctor,' although my real name is Watson, but I'm guessing that's an alias," Lin Yu said calmly. "Yes, Sherlock and I are very close partners."

The Nightless Sky Family Head crossed his arms. "How do you prove it?"

How well do you know about us 'Otherworlder'?

Lin Yu countered with a question.

The Nightless Sky Family Head calmly stated, "I know enough. I know that you generally refer to yourselves as 'Player,' and most of you regard my world and the other nine realms as 'Game worlds.'"

Lin Yu took out the [Targeting Dagger] produced by "Order" from his pocket, and then gently cut open his own arm.

He then activated his "Doctor" Profession and healed his injuries.

Seeing the wound heal in almost a second, the Nightless Sky Family Head murmured, "Truly a 'Doctor' indeed."

Lin Yu laughed, "You really do know 'Player' very well; you recognized me at a glance."

"But this only proves that your 'Profession' is indeed 'Doctor,' not that you are 'Watson.'"

Nightless Sky Family Head spoke, Lin Yu laughed, "You just asked why I didn't cooperate with Doctor. Watson, but instead became Hastings... The reason is simple: that Army Captain Arthur Hastings is actually me."

"I have two identities and two 'Profession' —the other is 'soldier'."

As Lin Yu spoke, he then easily performed a one-handed handstand, demonstrating the physical abilities he had acquired as a "soldier."

"If I can impersonate Sherlock, I can also impersonate Hastings from Watson in front of him."

The Nightless Sky Family Head spoke up in surprise, "Truly astonishing. Your abilities are rare even among those Player."

"But why did you treat Sherlock like that?"

"Just for fun," Lin Yu shrugged. "Family Head, if you had my abilities and resources... would you like to see when that clever 'Detective' discovers that his new partner is actually the previous one?"

The Nightless Sky Family Head, upon hearing Lin Yu's words, expressed his deep agreement. "Indeed, this is a very tempting proposal. You have convinced me..."

"So, you used Sherlock's identity without his knowledge?"

"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, so naturally I didn't ask for his permission, because he had boasted to me about his prominent status in the City That Never Sleeps," Lin Yu said calmly. "As you may know, we 'Player' often cannot decide which world we appear in... This time, we came here, and coincidentally, we weren't with him, and then we encountered a rather tricky situation."

"So... I borrowed his identity."

Lin Yu responded calmly.

The Nightless Sky Family Head nodded. "I understand. Since you are A Luo's friend... then I will not pursue the matter of you impersonating him."

She waved her hand gently, and all the books suddenly closed.

Lin Yu also breathed a sigh of relief.

At this point, you've basically passed the test easily.

That's why Lin Yu wasn't flustered when the Nightless Sky Family Head him Impostor.

If the Nightless Sky Family Head truly suspected him of harboring hostility, he probably would have already taken action.

It would be quite easy for a Chosen of God to dominate in their own home turf.

But the fact that the other party didn't make a move means that she also wanted to hear her explanation.

Because Lin Yu played Fu Luo so well, the other party could easily deduce that he and Fu Luo were very familiar with each other.

After the storytelling segment ended, Lin Yu confirmed that the Nightless Sky Family Head had a very good impression of Fu Luo, and also confirmed this with the other party: although the person in front of him was not Sherlock, he should be someone very close to him.

This doesn't even qualify as Deception the other party.

Because Lin Yu and Fu Luo are actually partners.

In fact, Fu Luo did say things like, "You are Watson and I am Sherlock Holmes."

But...

Although he had basically passed the test and his life was no longer in danger, the words of the Nightless Sky Family Head were not completely finished.

"However, you still haven't said... which Deity is behind you, and why you insist on seeing me."

Lin Yu shook his head.

"I can't answer either of these questions."

Upon hearing this, the Nightless Sky Family Head immediately realized what was happening.

A book behind her opened, and a line of symbols floated out from it.

The symbol floated onto Lin Yu, forming a rotating closed loop. After spinning up and down, it suddenly stopped at Lin Yu's wrist.

The next moment, Lin Yu suddenly felt that his hand had lost feeling, and his fingers began to twist involuntarily.

"As expected, it's the Universal Trade Association's 'Banishment Bracelet'... No problem, I've already blocked it for you."

What's the principle behind this?

Lin Yu asked in surprise.

"The Divine Power Group's 'Alchemy'... Now your Right Hand is an independent life—so it doesn't matter if you leak this secret."

Upon hearing the words of the Nightless Sky Family Head, Lin Yu replied solemnly.

"I see."

After a brief moment of consideration, Lin Yu looked up.

"I'm here to complete an assassination mission."