Death Game: Starting as a Trickster, Pretending to Be a God

No matter what eccentric habits this Central China region inspector ’Nicholas’ had, or whether his [Exclusive Item] had certain usage conditions that forced him to dress as ’Santa Claus’.

His strength was undeniable.

From Jiangcheng to Haicheng, even high-speed rail and planes would take two hours, but this Santa Claus delivered them in just forty minutes.

The sleigh slowly descended, landing on a street in Haicheng’s urban area.

This was the ”meeting” location that Good Night and Li Hua had agreed upon.

Haicheng was still in nighttime, but as the most prosperous and decadent city in the country and even the world, the streets still had considerable vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

However, they all seemed to ignore this strange sleigh, continuing with their own business.

Lin Yu and Good Night jumped off the sleigh, bidding farewell to ’Nicholas’.

”Thank you for specially delivering us, ’Nicholas’,” Good Night said, removing his hat in salute. ”I’ll buy you a drink when I have time.”

Nicholas laughed heartily: ”Ho ho ho, it was nothing... More importantly, I wanted to see the most promising newcomer in our Central China region now.”

”To make the ’Diviner’ suffer such a big loss, I’m rooting for you!”

Nicholas pointed at Lin Yu, giving him a thumbs up.

Then, he laughed ”ho ho ho” while shaking the reins in his hand.

The reindeer’s bells rang as this chubby old man hummed ”Jingle Bells” and flew back into the night sky.

Lin Yu watched the departing figure and couldn’t help but sigh: ”The news spread faster than I imagined.”

His report had only been submitted not long ago.

Good Night lit another cigarette: ”Get used to it, damn it, this is a major achievement.”

”You’re about to become incredibly popular!”

”Sounds good, but Captain,” Lin Yu reminded, ”’incredibly popular’ is a derogatory term.”

He kindly reminded this foreigner, Good Night.

Good Night took a deep drag of his cigarette: ”Damn it, I actually know that, I did it on purpose.”

”Because I’m filled with resentment and jealousy inside. Recently I got beaten up by ’Fluoxetine’ and just happened to become a laughingstock... damn it!”

Lin Yu knew that although Good Night said this, since he chose to say it directly to him, he probably didn’t actually hold any resentment toward him.

”Actually ’Fluoxetine’ is quite strong too. I think people’s judgment of you is too unfair.”

Lin Yu said seriously, comforting Good Night in the manner befitting ’May May’.

Good Night nodded: ”You understand me, May. Damn it, those people should go try Fluoxetine’s strength themselves.”

While the two were chatting on the streets of Haicheng, a black Honda Corolla business vehicle slowly stopped in front of them.

The door opened, revealing Li Hua sitting inside wearing black base clothing with a Tang suit featuring red cloud patterns embroidered on the shoulders, making an inviting gesture.

”Good Night, May May... both of you, please get in.”

Good Night got into the car, greeting the other: ”Yo, Gambler... we meet again.”

The car slowly started moving.

Li Hua adjusted his tortoiseshell-frame glasses, nodding slightly at the seated Good Night: ”Good Night, hasn’t the injury on your hand healed properly yet?”

”The radius bone broke into four pieces, plus ’Blood Plague Corrosion’. Even after calling the organization’s doctor to treat me, how could it heal that quickly?”

Good Night explained.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Good Night gestured with his thumb toward Lin Yu beside him.

”The person you wanted, May May, brought him to you.”

”Let me say this upfront - his last dungeon was extremely dangerous. Not only did he escape from the ’Diviner’, he also saved ’Robin’ along the way,” Good Night said lightly, as if joking. ”According to reason, he should be on leave now. You urgently called him to Haicheng... shouldn’t you provide more compensation?”

”Moreover, I also understand the current situation. Whether you admit it or not, these waters are extremely murky!”

Hearing Good Night’s words, Lin Yu looked somewhat surprised at his nominal superior.

This Korean guy was really decent.

He had been curious earlier - Good Night seemed to have extensive connections within ’Order’, not only knowing everyone but apparently having good relationships with everyone.

Now it seemed...

This guy was genuinely likable.

Lin Yu could certainly understand.

Good Night’s words just now - first highlighting achievements, then describing difficulties - were obviously to secure benefits for Lin Yu!

Sure enough, after hearing Lin Yu’s statement, Li Hua tapped on the leather armrest of the car seat.

”Rest assured, Good Night, he won’t lose out by making this trip.”

”The organization has always been fair in rewarding and punishing.”

Hearing Li Hua’s words and feeling his gaze upon him, just as Lin Yu was preparing to respond with thanks...

Good Night spoke up again: ”Hey, hey, hey!”

He crossed his legs, slapping his knee: ”Damn it, brother, I treat you like family, Li Hua. Is this how you treat me?”

”This is my subordinate from Jiangcheng, my right-hand man, someone like a brother to me, damn it! Whatever benefits you have, show them! Who are you trying to fool with that vague promise routine?!”

Good Night shouted, while Li Hua remained very calm.

He adjusted his glasses, seemingly weighing something, then spoke slowly after a moment.

”For the minimum, recording a third-class merit for ’May May’ is no problem, plus a supply reward package worth 500 points.”

”As long as he can provide useful clues or ideas, we can continue increasing the reward amount. With my authority, I can offer him up to 1500 points plus one [Support Opportunity] - allowing him to have an available ’Third Tier’ player from the organization take him through a dungeon for free.”

”Of course, if he takes the primary role in investigating the truth of the matter, finding the culprit, or tracking down the whereabouts of the lost item, I can also authorize him to choose any unclaimed advanced [item] from the ’Order’ Haicheng branch warehouse, or if the Haicheng ’auction’ can proceed as scheduled... whatever item catches his eye, I’ll bid for it for him.”

Li Hua spoke calmly.

Good Night exhaled: ”That’s more like it!”

Lin Yu also knew it was finally his turn to speak.

Calculating the value of those things in his mind, Lin Yu had already decided...

”No matter what, I must solve this case!”

But Lin Yu still maintained ’May May’s persona verbally.

”Rewards or not are secondary. What’s important is that the organization has needs, and I will definitely give my all!”

Lin Yu said seriously.

”So, about the detailed information regarding this investigation, can you show it to me now?”

”Of course, we’re actually on our way there right now.”

Li Hua nodded, pulling out a tablet computer from beside the seat.

”All current case information is on here. Please review it first.”