The activation of 'Class' abilities often defies common sense in many ways.

'Enhancement Types' are somewhat understandable, merely violating ordinary physical laws.

But 'Skill Types' and 'Rule Types' can often be described as "bizarre" the moment they take effect.

For example, the 'Thief' who can instantly make something appear in their hand by "activating their ability," or the 'Doctor' whose "healing" feels more like making injuries and illnesses vanish into thin air...

As for 'Rule Types,' they border on causality manipulation.

They can often instantly modify and correct everyone's perception. Even higher beings capable of recognizing "Players" and the "Game" are not immune.

Beings at the level of Divine Agents or even deities themselves, while able to resist such modifications to some degree, seem to be forced to helplessly acknowledge the fact that rules have been nullified, tampered with, or newly added.

It's like directly acting upon some intangible "World Will."

Just like the 'Official' ability Lin Yu obtained through deception before, which could even nullify the abilities of a monster like 'Chate.'

Although the essence was because 'Chate' wasn't truly a living being, so its "abilities" were still considered "rules" by the game...

But regarding 'Rule Type' abilities, Lin Yu had gained an understanding.

Not necessarily easy to use, but definitely usable in all sorts of situations.

Just like now, Lin Yu could guess that someone had activated a 'Rule Type' ability.

"After all, this rule appeared too suddenly. It's hard to imagine it wasn't caused by a 'Player's' ability."

Stiller was illuminating the path ahead, while Lin Yu followed behind with Hannah and Old Zheng, staying alert while analyzing the "rule" that had just appeared.

After the rule was recited, the thorny iron wall rose again.

After hearing Lin Yu's analysis, Old Zheng offered his own opinion.

"It doesn't seem like an 'Official.' If I were an 'Official'... I would directly modify the range so that only I could enter that healing area."

"Although an ordinary 'Official' couldn't do it, anyone who can enter this [dungeon] must have completed at least one 'Promotion,' most likely reaching 'Second Tier'... Their abilities would definitely be enhanced, so achieving that shouldn't be difficult."

Lin Yu lifted Old Zheng's brain jar. "How do you know such specifics? Don't tell me your former class was 'Official'?"

"My former class was 'Scholar,' okay? I'm pure, not some vulgar person filled with self-perceptions of power and status," Old Zheng's brain circuitry flashed dismissively. "The admission standards for the Professional Committee of the 'Psychological Society' were set by me!"

"As for why I'm so familiar with 'Officials,' it's simply because I was disgusted by one before... Seriously, if you could help me get back at that guy, I could make a deal with you, give you some benefits!"

Lin Yu wasn't in a hurry to agree. "Tell me who it is first. I always feel there's a catch."

Old Zheng was silent for a second and a half before speaking. "So cautious... It's someone from 'Order.'"

"He was already the South China Inspector back then, codename 'Rengu.' He's probably been promoted to Regional Director by now?"

Lin Yu let out a breath. "Great, not only a tough character, but also from 'Order.'"

"But think on the bright side. It's been so long. Maybe he died in some dungeon, just like you."

"Nope, because when you went to Haicheng, I sensed it. His 'Permanent Rule' still exists, which means he's still alive," Old Zheng sighed. "You can check the 'Hunters' Association' to know. He has the third-highest bounty posted by 'Order,' only behind the 'General' and the 'Secretary,' even higher than the 'Grandmaster.'"

Lin Yu was surprised. "So what did he do?"

"'Any members of the 'Psychological Society' or 'Marauders' are prohibited from entering Player offline trading gatherings,'" Old Zheng said resentfully. "If you have time, join the 'Marauders' and try entering an offline gathering yourself. Once inside, you'll find yourself breathless, struggling to breathe, and detectable by the current city's Game Master."

Old Zheng didn't know yet that Lin Yu already had an identity in this regard, as Lin Yu hadn't had time to switch accounts this time, being too busy with the 'May May' matter.

But hearing Old Zheng's words, Lin Yu felt a surge of respect for the unseen 'Rengu.'

"What a good person! The only mistake was not kicking out the 'Free Alliance' as well!"

No wonder the safety of his offline gatherings was so high. It turned out someone was carrying the burden and providing protection, kicking out the two biggest troublemakers among the Player community.

Although he didn't know what this 'Official' was like in reality, Lin Yu guessed he was probably a clean, good official who cared about the people in his work!

"Anyway, if it's not an 'Official,' which 'Rule Type' do you think is more likely?"

Lin Yu asked, and Old Zheng pondered.

"Honestly... judging by the content, I'm actually leaning more toward your colleague."

Lin Yu was surprised. "'Actor'? Or an advanced 'Student'?" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Your self-positioning and perception aren't very clear, young man," Old Zheng said calmly. "If it's not a 'Unique Class,' I'm more inclined to think it's a 'Fraudster.'"

"Activating the ability right from the start, and the content doesn't seem self-customized. It really fits the 'Fraudster' style."

Hearing this, Lin Yu was somewhat taken aback.

During 'First-Tier,' the 'Promotion Trial' task was to find a 'Fraudster,' but there was no 'Fraudster' in that [dungeon]...

Now at 'Second-Tier,' the task doesn't involve a 'Fraudster,' but he actually encounters one in the game.

There's a strange sense of coincidence.

"A 'Fraudster,' huh... That's actually a bit interesting."

Since the class is 'Fraudster,' it means the other party must have studied deception and trickery methods.

Given that a 'Third-Tier' 'Detective' has specifically come looking for him, now another relatively troublesome, hard-to-deceive Player has appeared.

"Truly challenging. The 'Promotion Trial' really lives up to its name... Even disregarding the task, this Player configuration feels like a 'trial' specially prepared for me by the 'Death Game.'"

Lin Yu sighed, finally summarizing his thoughts. "Even this kind of game has an ELO mechanism that matches you against perverted opponents after a winning streak. Really makes you want to curse their entire family."

Stiller, who was scouting ahead, couldn't help but look back.

"I thought Director was excited about the challenge, but it turns out it's a complaint."

Old Zheng also chuckled dryly. "I don't think this game has ELO. You're just purely unlucky!"

Lin Yu sighed. "Yeah, that's exactly why I'm annoyed!"

While Lin Yu and his summons were chatting and exploring.

In the distance, a clearly visible light source that had been maintaining roughly a hundred-meter distance from them suddenly went out!

Lin Yu instantly stopped the casual talk and joking.

"Stiller, lights out."

"Someone is charging toward us."