Deceiving the Gods

Hearing the Crow's cry, Lin Yu Leng Jing spoke.

"I just leveled up to Tier 2 and am currently selecting [Professional Item] in the Tier 2 [Rank Advancement Space]."

As Lin Yu spoke, the gray line drawing of Crow on the wrist mark tilted its head and opened its beak.

"So, you mean you want me to help you choose? You want to hear the opinion of this great Deity?"

Lin Yu shook his head, stating in a pure, unquestioning statement, "No need... I heard you scream when I was choosing the Instance earlier."

"I don't really believe you can be of any help."

Lin Yu spoke Leng Jing, God of Change laughed, "Hehe, okay, I get you—you're using reverse psychology!"

"You want to avoid taking up your questioning opportunity and have me tell you what you want to know... Great, I'll grant your wish."

"There were indeed some unexpected issues when you chose your Instance... Originally, your Instance didn't include Mist Island, but I and a few Deity did some work to bridge their world's Instance to Mist Island —my original intention was to ensure your advancement."

Lin Yu nodded. He guessed that the God of Change must have done something, but he didn't Item reason.

"But you failed."

As Lin Yu spoke, the Crow- drawn sketch let out a sly laugh, "There's nothing I can do, the Game's anti-cheat system came too quickly... But it's also a good thing, at least it eliminated the most dangerous option for you— the Barren Realm is relatively safe for you now."

"In fact, for you Player to 'Tier Advancement,' my top recommendation is the Barren Realm... The two pantheons here are very peaceful, and no single Deity is exceptionally powerful, thus achieving a delicate balance—you can tell other Player about this after you leave."

"Thank you, but I don't have the habit of writing guides or sharing these things."

Lin Yu said politely.

"What a pity. Well, you can remember it yourself," the God of Change said again. "So, you just wanted to know these things from me?"

"Not only that," Lin Yu had gradually confirmed that his communication with the God of Change seemed to have no time limit, continuing indefinitely as long as he didn't ask any questions. "In the last Instance, I even encountered a guy who pulled out your statue."

"Hey, do you think that was my arrangement?" The gray Crow sketch spread its wings. "Admittedly, that guy is practically one of my followers... but her arrival here is quite a coincidence."

"Of course, it's understandable that you feel something's off, after all... coincidences aside, there's definitely something at play," the God of Change said calmly. "You've come into contact with the 'Fragment of Fate' on Mist Island, and that thing will more or less alter your fortune... Now it seems to be shifting in a positive direction."

Lin Yu nodded.

It turned out that his encounter with the fern was not entirely a coincidence, but rather that the Crow hadn't done anything to it.

"Good luck, huh? That's not bad..."

Lin Yu pondered.

A gray, line-drawn Crow hopped on his wrist. "So, what exactly are you planning to ask?"

Upon hearing the Crow's question, Lin Yu calmly replied, "I just want to ask you... do you remember that I once used 'lies' to gain your trust in order to obtain two [Item], and then used that to make me take all the [Item] I received when choosing which [Item] to advance to?

The Crow said nimbly, "Of course, are you trying to say that you have that ability now?"

"Of course... I have to thank you for the [Item] I got from your Mist Island, and for the [Tongue of Deception] you gave me in the first place."

Lin Yu said with certainty.

He then retrieved the [Repaired Mist Pocket Watch] from the [Settlement Space].

The hands flickered, and the [Repaired Mist Pocket Watch], which had just been satiated, activated its ability again—but this time, its consumption was much greater than before.

Because the object Lin Yu chose to Reversal was a [Item] from the Deity —the [Tongue of Deception]!

Although the [Tongue of Deception] has been used up... the [Item] has not disappeared yet. Although [consumables] should disappear after use, the change in the quantity of [Item] will not be completed until Lin Yu returns to reality!

Using this advantage, Lin Yu can now use "Tongue of Deception" one last time.

This time, he chose the same lie as before.

"I still possess the 'Game Administrator' ability I gained in the first Game, and this ability remains effective here, helping me acquire two Profession Item!"

As Lin Yu spoke, he felt the "belief" that appeared out of nowhere, and then the original choice of one out of four changed to two out of four.

"Hehe, you really did it—amazing!"

The God of Change sighed.

Then, the Deity raised a question, "But what purpose did your communication with me serve? Did you just want me to observe up close how amazing your skills are?"

Lin Yu shook his head.

"Of course not, I need your 'belief'!"

As Lin Yu spoke, before the God of Change could react, he used the "belief" that had just flowed into his control from the Deity to activate "Make It Real"!

The "belief" of a Deity carries far more weight than the "belief" gained from the "rumors" that spread throughout the Black Marsh World —after all, it was the "belief" that once supported Lin Yu in disrupting time and Deception the Game Rules!

Lin Yu's "Make It Real" was naturally aimed at the little trap he had just set in words.

"... and using this to my advantage, I took all the [Item] I obtained when choosing which Item to advance to" -- This ambiguous statement was now being Lin Yu as a "Fraudster"!

This was his true purpose, which he had been laying the groundwork for and concealing from the very beginning...

Admittedly, he did have many questions about Crow, coincidences, and Deity, but for Lin Yu, finding answers to those questions now was not urgent.

At this very moment, within the [Settlement Space], Lin Yu used his opportunity to speak with the "God of Change," with only one purpose from beginning to end...

"Fraud the Deity —and then turn the choice from two out of four into a choice of four out of four."

Having already tasted the benefits of simultaneously possessing both the [Counterfeit] and the [Mask], Lin Yu naturally wouldn't let go of any other [Profession Item Professional Item].

Since the "Death game" tacitly approved of his bug-exploiting behavior last time, it means that using his "Profession" abilities to Deception the Game Rules is part of the exploitable mechanisms of this Game!

Before the "belief" from the Deity dissipated, Lin Yu instantly focused his mind on the four [Professional Item] simultaneously!

Having briefly experienced the abilities of the First Generation Freud in the Instance, Lin Yu has gained a new understanding of Mental Power control, making these tasks much easier for him!

Then, the light faded, and four consecutive prompts sounded.

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Professional Item "Narrative Trick"!]

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Professional Item: the Tower Scam!]

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Professional Item "Gossip Can Melt Gold"!]

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Professional Item "Sweet Words and Flattering Looks"!]