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

The words of ”Your Excellency” finished, and Zhu Rong also revealed a look of shock.

”The C-77 commission, the content of that commission wasn’t...”

He seemed somewhat apprehensive and didn’t dare to say it outright.

Although the Public Security Bureau didn’t have the guts to install surveillance or eavesdropping equipment in cells used to detain nobles, he was still somewhat worried about eavesdroppers.

”Your Excellency” also nodded.

”That’s right, it’s that commission where I personally infiltrated using your identity,” she said, picking up another piece of roasted meat and stuffing it into her mouth as she sat on the sofa. ”I originally wanted to see which guy was so audacious. But after entering, I saw the vice president of the ’Divine Power Group’... That son of a bitch, I don’t know where he got the information, but he actually infiltrated personally too, who knows what he’s planning!”

”Not long after, an unfamiliar ’new face’ expert I’d never seen before came in, also carrying a [Mind-Peeping Eyepiece] of the same model as mine... Thinking about it now, that should be the person Furbollo had planted...”

”Finally, even that damn Sheng Lan Kui showed up... In a team of five people, four were planted with backgrounds. It was really quite interesting!”

Hearing this, Zhu Rong nodded thoughtfully. ”After all, the matter is of great importance—but since both the vice president of the Divine Power Group and Sheng Lan Kui came in, does that mean the one behind this commission must be one of the two?”

”Not necessarily, or rather, it definitely isn’t,” the woman who called herself ”Your Excellency” slowly shook her head. ”If it was the collective will of the Divine Power Group... neither the Mercury family nor the Autumn family would let that vice president personally come to keep an eye on things—he’s a well-known fence-sitter.”

”So I’m more inclined to believe he got the news himself, and without anyone he trusted, could only personally infiltrate to investigate and obtain first-hand information, allowing him to take a more advantageous position in the upcoming alignment... For me, this is actually a good opportunity to win him over.”

As she spoke, she then took a piece of paper and meticulously wiped her hands clean.

”As for Sheng Lan Kui... he should know who did it, and because this matter also aligns with the Sheng Lan family’s interests, he simply came to meddle and join the fun... If successful, he could even claim it as his own merit in the family’s internal meetings, so why not?”

”But he absolutely has no motive to initiate this commission himself—that’s too risky.”

Zhu Rong said curiously, ”Then, with this new variable of Furbollo added, what do you plan to do?”

”Since he seems to have some scheme, let’s cooperate a bit,” the woman said calmly. ”Killing a Peerage Noble... those words sound scary enough. Let me see if he really dares to do it.”

”To be honest, I actually suspect... this Furbollo and the person he planted are very likely in some kind of cooperative relationship with the initiator of this commission.”

”After all... there are too few people in Sleepless City who dare to target a Peerage Noble. Rather than it being a coincidence to encounter two separate groups, it’s more suspicious that we encountered different people from the same group!”

……

In front of the Sheng Lan family residence, the car began to slow down.

Looking through the car window, Lin Yu discovered that compared to the courtyard of the Sleepless Sky family, the Sheng Lan family had another style entirely.

The Sheng Lan family’s dwelling more closely resembled a Western-style palace. The overall architectural appearance was one of obvious opulence and splendor at first glance.

Just the outer wall, built from a jade-like material, was carved with various exquisite reliefs—it seemed to be singing the praises of the great achievements and benevolent deeds of the Sheng Lan family’s successive Family Heads and famous figures.

Through the wall, one could see domed white towers and elegant mansions, with the Sheng Lan family’s crest flags hanging everywhere: a grand, blooming, and vibrant three-leaf, seven-petal flower.

The Sleepless Sky family’s Driver seemed very familiar with this place. He deftly parked the car in the ”Distinguished Visitor” parking space, then opened the car door for Lin Yu.

”Mr. Furbollo, I have already sent a visiting card to the Sheng Lan family in the name of the Sleepless Sky family.”

”Their Steward should come to receive you very soon—I cannot accompany you further. You can wait in the distinguished guest room over there.”

Hearing this, Lin Yu nodded and got out of the car.

”The architectural styles of the Peerage Noble families might be different, but the rules are all similarly numerous.”

Lin Yu sighed with emotion.

Before he even reached the distinguished guest room, he saw the Sheng Lan family’s imposing wrought-iron gate swing wide open.

From inside walked out a Steward with an upright posture. His hair was graying, and his face bore slight wrinkles. He looked older than Barry.

But this didn’t hinder the Steward’s ramrod-straight posture and vigorous spirit. He was also dressed in a very exquisite and well-fitted formal suit, with a gold Sheng Lan family crest pinned to his chest.

If Stewards had tiers, then this old Steward was clearly half a tier higher than Barry.

After all, Barry was only the Steward to Sheng Lan Kui, who might become a ”decision-maker” in the future, while the old Steward before him was likely the Grand Steward overseeing the entire Sheng Lan family!

Behind him, two rows of servants lined up in order.

”Thank you for your visit, our esteemed guest from the Sleepless Sky family, Mr. Furbollo.”

He gave a slight bow and said, ”For what purpose have you come to visit today?”

Looking at this grand display, Lin Yu was gradually getting accustomed to the level of respect ”Fu Luo” commanded within Sleepless City’s Inner City.

He gave a slight nod and said, ”I have come to visit Young Master Sheng Lan Kui.”

”Young Master Kui?” The Steward showed slight surprise. ”Young Master Kui encountered an incident at Wan Jin Tian Zuo tonight and is currently recuperating. He may not be receiving guests. However, I will arrange for someone to announce you. Please just be prepared for the possibility of refusal.”

”I know. I was also at Wan Jin Tian Zuo tonight. Just tell him... he should agree to see me.”

Lin Yu nodded. The old Steward then summoned a servant and whispered a few instructions.

The servant quickly left, passing through the lawn and fountain garden behind the gate—the Sheng Lan family’s estate was also quite large, but there was one point much more considerate than the Sleepless Sky family.

These servants had some kind of fast-moving method, like balance boards. Lin Yu saw the servant hop on a vehicle and zip away.

The old Steward bowed to Lin Yu once more.

”Respected Mr. Furbollo, please take the transport vehicle and proceed to the reception room to wait...”

”It’s fine, I’ll wait right here.”

Lin Yu waved his hand.

He estimated that after tonight’s events, Sheng Lan Kui probably wouldn’t make him wait too long...

And sure enough, within a few minutes, Lin Yu heard a commotion coming from the direction of the Sheng Lan family’s main building.

From the garden path, the calls of servants rose one after another.

”Young Master, you mustn’t!”

He saw Sheng Lan Kui personally driving a balance board, the same type used by the servants, charging out from the garden, with several servants chasing after him.

He came before Lin Yu, jumped off the balance board, and then spoke with an air of surprise.

”You really came alone...”

”What, are you planning to switch allegiance from Sleepless Sky Huole to me?”