Death Game: Starting as a Trickster, Pretending to Be a God
Chapter 390: As Expected
"To get straight to the point, I know you've been hiding your real 'Class'."
In the room, Li Hua knocked on the table, speaking to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu, sitting opposite Li Hua, remained relatively calm.
"It seems 'Order' is indeed all-powerful... You've already investigated my identity thoroughly, haven't you?"
Lin Yu said calmly.
Li Hua nodded. "Yes. Because you are in Jiangcheng, it wasn't difficult to investigate."
"Although investigating within a city of over ten million people might seem like looking for a needle in a haystack, because we are 'Order'... once you have access to the 'database', simply filtering by your age and health status can narrow the scope down to about a thousand people."
Lin Yu nodded.
"As expected, I am still too conspicuous."
He sighed.
As long as a major organization like 'Order' wanted to investigate him, the identity of 'May May' could not be kept hidden.
"So, this case was more of your assessment and test for me, wasn't it?"
Lin Yu looked at Li Hua. π³πΏππππ²ππ»ππππ₯.ππ π
Li Hua did not deny it. "I still hoped the case could be solved quickly."
"But it wouldn't be a big problem if it wasn't solved. What's important is you wanted to see my ability... and my choices."
Lin Yu said softly.
"Because you knew from the start this wasn't a murder case... While a 'Gambler's' ability might not be able to achieve this, you are a 'Third-Tier' 'Gambler'."
Li Hua shook his head. "No, even at 'Third-Tier' it can't be done... Moreover, my own ability development is quite balanced."
"So, I could only analyze through the 'probability' I saw that this case ultimately wouldn't cause any serious negative impact."
Lin Yu smiled. "You really are calm, calm to the point of being somewhat cold."
Li Hua nodded. "But this organization also needs people like meβ'Order' needs ordinary people with good intentions like Good Night, reliable and seasoned policemen like 'High Mountain', people like 'Paper Kite' who are even somewhat obsessive about justice, and guiding lights like 'General' and 'Grandmaster'."
"Similarly, I believe 'Order' also needs... you."
Li Hua said calmly.
Lin Yu was surprised. "I thought you were here to dissuade or punish me... like putting me in confinement for a while too."
Li Hua shook his head.
"You went to great lengths to conceal your identity and join 'Order'. Logically, it seems like you have ulterior motives..."
"But, the most important thing in judging a person is to look at what they've done."
"Whether it was saving 'High Mountain' during the 'Free Alliance' incident, or the earlier retaliation against the 'Marauders', or solving this case, I can see... you can become the backbone strength of 'Order', and you also agree with our 'Order's' philosophy."
"So, I can give you an opportunity now... tell me honestly, why exactly did you hide your identity and your real 'Class'?"
Lin Yu let out a breath. "Because... fear."
"Being dragged into this kind of game, and being shot into it by someone else at that, makes it hard for me to trust any organization. So, I just wanted to keep some trump cards for myself and such."
Li Hua nodded. "I understand. Regarding your 'Class', how much can you tell me?"
"'Unique Class', can use other 'Class' abilities, but with many restrictions. Currently, I can only use 'Doctor' and 'Soldier', and cannot use them simultaneously."
"The 'Doctor' can use 'First-Tier' items."
Lin Yu answered fluently.
Li Hua nodded. "Sounds like a weaker version of the 'Marauders' 'Fish'... Can you acquire new 'Classes' later?"
"Yes, but I need to complete a 'Promotion' to do so."
As Lin Yu spoke, Li Hua pondered for a moment.
"Alright, I understand."
"This matter is currently only known by me and headquarters within the organization. I will keep your secret."
Lin Yu looked at Li Hua.
"Keep my secret? Sounds like the organization has a special task for me?"
Li Hua nodded. "Yes... The Inspector position for the East China Region is currently vacant."
"I hope that after you advance to 'Second Tier', you can come to me to take up this position."
Lin Yu looked at Li Hua. "The reason? I don't believe 'Order' has reached a point where there's no one else available!"
"The reason is similar to the internal situation of the 'Player Mutual Aid Association'. 'Order' is also starting to have various internal problems nowadays... Examples like 'Paper Kite' are not rare."
"Whether it's the local Game Masters and Chief Captains, or the grassroots members, we need more reliable people."
Li Hua said calmly.
Lin Yu pursed his lips. "But it's still too early to talk about this. Whether I can advance to 'Second Tier' isn't certain yet."
Li Hua pushed his glasses. "That's true, so I'm just mentioning it to you for now."
"And the final assessment?"
Lin Yu countered.
Li Hua smiled, a rare occurrence. "Yesβso later, if Good Night asks, just say I asked you for more details about the 'Diviner' matter."
"Alright, you must be hungry after being busy for so long. Go eat."
As Li Hua spoke, he stood up and saw Lin Yu to the door.
After Lin Yu walked out, the room door closed.
Li Hua then took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, 'Secretary'?"
"I think your conjecture is correct."
"He doesn't have malicious intent, but he is indeed not a lone wolf."
"But regardless..."
"He should be able to become one of our people."
...
Closing the door, ending the conversation with Li Hua, Lin Yu also let out a long sigh of relief.
Ever since he encountered the 'Diviner', Lin Yu knew...
If he entered the sight of players at this level, he would inevitably expose many things.
The reputation of 'May May' was too loud.
And this rootless drifter with no pastβanyone who investigated even slightly would discover numerous suspicious points. Eventually, they would trace it back to him.
Based on this... rather than passively waiting for them to investigate him, it was better to proactively reveal a flaw himself.
Following the perspective he set up, even if exposed, what they would see would be what Lin Yu wanted them to see.
Shifting the perspective just a little bit could lead to vastly different conclusions.
So... Lin Yu gambled.
'May May' had no past, but similarly, "Lin Yu", this person with S-rank potential, had not displayed the expected potential.
Then he might as well merge them once more.
Only this time, after merging the two identities, Lin Yu clearly knew this still couldn't explain many of the behaviors associated with the 'May May' identity all along.
Soβ
They would inevitably arrive at a brand new, yet entirely expected conclusion.
"What I need to do next is to continue maintaining the mystery."
"And... find that person lurking by my side."