In the Black Marsh world, at the Glory Festival grounds.

Moss and Twenty simultaneously opened their eyes!

After the contract was established, Twenty naturally chose to actively lose a round of the game, allowing Moss and Lin Yu to leave the dream.

Both Twenty and Moss calmly got up—after all, with the contract in place, the two were currently in a state where they could not harm each other.

Looking at the receding nightmare around them, Moss stretched her body a bit, then took out a potion and drank it.

"Gulp."

The originally severe injuries instantly lessened considerably.

Just looking at the dim sky around, Moss couldn't help but frown.

"How long did your dream last?"

Twenty glanced over: "Oh, roughly around 40 hours... The flow of time inside my dream realm is different from the flow of time in reality."

It was fortunate that both their states seemed relatively static while dreaming, otherwise Moss speculated she might have already died from excessive blood loss.

"But I thought it would be faster inside the dream," Moss said. "How strange. If it were me, I would have done it that way."

"If I could choose, I would do the same."

As Twenty spoke, the black liquid-like Nightmare Substance coalesced again into a lazy black cat, which then jumped onto his shoulder.

"Don't forget my payment."

"Mm, after we return, you can collect it directly."

Twenty patted the black cat's head and looked at Moss again.

"So, remember to contact me three days after we return, Lin Yu."

Moss blinked.

"Alright, then we should also go our separate ways."

"The clearance conditions for my [dungeon] haven't been met yet."

Twenty mused and said: "Hmm, although it's not difficult for me, it's also time to start working on it." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

After all, more than half the time had already passed.

According to the tradition of the "Glory Festival," the "prey" here was probably already scarce.

But just as the two were preparing to leave...

A rustling sound came.

From within the woodland, a figure clad in animal skins, using a spear as a walking staff, appeared before the two.

The uninvited guest spoke calmly.

"You two, you cannot leave for the time being."

Twenty and Moss looked at the newcomer.

Both recognized that fellow simultaneously.

It was an impressive individual...

"...Rakshasa."

"It's you, Moro."

Moss and Twenty spoke at the same time.

The one who came was, of course, Lin Yu—just before the three had fully awakened, right when signs of waking were emerging, Lin Yu had been directed by Old Zheng to have Hannah use her maximum power [Concealment Camouflage] to completely hide his form.

Then, the moment Lin Yu woke up, he manipulated the [Corner of the Gloomy] to flee far into the woods.

And then...

Now, he made his entrance again.

Admittedly... it was a very celebratory matter that Twenty had been deceived, and Fern, or rather Moss, was also a great cooperative partner.

However, Lin Yu still hadn't forgotten his purpose for chasing after them—"the oriole stalks from behind."

If there was a chance to kill Twenty, he was still quite willing to try.

After all, as long as Twenty was alive, he might realize that the one he encountered in the dream today wasn't Lin Yu.

And at that time, Twenty would realize he had been played, and would also immediately figure out that the [Abyss Contract] wouldn't stop him from killing Lin Yu.

Compared to that kind of headache-inducing situation, Lin Yu much preferred to kill Twenty right here.

Especially since neither Twenty nor Moss at this moment, because both clever individuals had used their minds on scheming against each other, still hadn't discovered that this "Rakshasa" was actually Lin Yu—they hadn't even suspected that this Rakshasa was a Player!

Twenty naturally went without saying; in his view, it was already clear who Lin Yu was.

As for Moss... she was also a clever person!

Fern, as part of Moss, had formed the deep-rooted notion that the "Moro" who acted alongside her was a "Rakshasa," which had also become deeply ingrained in Moss's mind.

This was equivalent to a conclusion Moss herself had deduced, so at this moment, Moss would absolutely not overturn it.

Especially since... Lin Yu wouldn't give the two of them any more time to think carefully and scrutinize either!

No matter how clever and sharp one is, they need space for thought and observation for it to take effect!

Now that Lin Yu appeared directly here, facing Twenty who had already ceased hostilities, he naturally had ample confidence.

Because after 40 hours of fermentation, those continuously spreading rumors had thoroughly harvested over a hundred portions of 『belief』 within this "Glory Festival" venue.

Coupled with details Lin Yu deliberately spread, like "transformation" and "ancestral bloodline," which were essentially fabricated from nothing.

At this moment, Lin Yu could feel that the 『deception』 he had been setting up since entering this [dungeon]...

Finally, the lies had 『become truth』.

And as a 『Fraudster』, Lin Yu could now feel that he could touch 『falsehood』 and transform it into 『truth』.

Looking at the vigilant Twenty, Lin Yu exhaled, silently reciting in his heart.

"『Third Tier』, huh..."

The ceiling for a 『Unique Class』 was indeed very high. Although he was currently undergoing his 『Second Tier』 『Promotion Trial』, in terms of actual strength, he was still only 『First-Tier』.

But now, feeling the surging power of the "Rakshasa" coursing through his body after it 『became real』, he didn't feel at all that 『Third Tier』 was an insurmountable or undefeatable existence.

Moreover, this power hadn't been fully unleashed yet.

Watching as black Nightmare Substance coalesced around Twenty again, he spoke like a true Rakshasa.

"Powerful beings not of this world, I need to borrow your blood and lives!"

He said arrogantly. Twenty spat.

"What a nuisance. I didn't expect to encounter this kind of hidden event in this [dungeon]. It really is because my strength far exceeds this [dungeon] too much, triggering 'Fate's' correction, isn't it..."

He pulled out a necklace—the pendant was a golden-yellow eye in a tightly closed state.

Old Zheng's voice sounded in Lin Yu's mind.

"Be careful, this thing feels a bit terrifying. Even if it's not an [Exclusive Item], it's at least an [item] of the same level!"

"He didn't bring out this kind of trump card even after fighting Fern and Algae for so long, yet he took it out the moment I showed up. Quite decisive," Lin Yu nodded. "In that case... I'll also show some respect to a 『Third Tier』 expert."

"After all, if I want to kill him, it has to be done before the 'arbitrator' arrives here!"

Although the "arbitrator" wouldn't stop contestants from killing each other.

Lin Yu was ninety-nine percent certain that what he was about to do next would, in all likelihood, summon the arbitrator!

"Come, powerful being from another world!"

As he spoke, Hannah sprayed [Illusory Ink], outlining a massive crimson body.

The next second...

Under the intense 『belief』, that false, ferocious form transformed into reality, allowing Lin Yu to gain control of this enormous and terrifying body!

At this moment, he truly was like a demon god descending, becoming that which had vanished for a millennium...

The Rakshasa!