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

Lin Yu once again granted Stiller the authority to act freely, giving him time off.

While it seemed generous, Lin Yu didn’t let Stiller go out of some vague sense of ”morality” or emotional impulse.

First, as long as Stiller remained subordinate to him, existing as a summoned-type [item], he was fundamentally incapable of harboring any subjective malicious intent to harm Lin Yu.

Second, their time together had allowed Lin Yu to figure out Stiller’s temperament. Lin Yu wasn’t an emotional person, but Stiller, this seemingly cold artificial human and former head of a major corporation’s security force, was actually a sentimental guy.

So... this was a simple case of ”letting someone go only to better catch them” for Lin Yu.

His current combat strength was sufficient to handle most situations even without Stiller’s assistance.

While giving Stiller this break would indeed incur some losses, it wouldn’t push him to the point of being stretched thin.

But if this method could truly help Stiller resolve his inner conflicts, then when they returned to Sleepless City...

He might once again become a significant asset.

Even if Stiller truly left for good, Lin Yu wouldn’t mind. Since Stiller still cherished his bond with Paris even while following Lin Yu, it meant he would similarly remember Lin Yu’s kindness if he went back to Paris.

This point was also confirmed by Lin Yu’s other summoned entity, the psychology master Old Zheng.

”What a classic move of guided pressure, typical of the non-authoritarian, postmodern parental style. It seems like you’re giving him freedom, but poor Old Stiller actually has no real choice from this moment on.”

Hearing Old Zheng’s words, Lin Yu curled his lip. ”That’s still Stiller’s own personality issue. I’m just taking advantage of it.”

”True. For a canned human, where does he get such rich emotions and such a righteous character? It’s hardly typical of someone from Sleepless City; he’s more like Lord Guan from *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*. If he can be ’physically in Cao’s camp but his heart remains with Han,’ then he’d also inevitably ’let Cao Cao escape at Huarong Path.’”

Lin Yu nodded.

Indeed, Stiller’s current situation was reminiscent of the classic tale of Guan Yu from *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, familiar to most Chinese people.

Then Lin Yu caught the implied meaning in Old Zheng’s words. ”Are you saying I’m Cao Cao?”

”I meant no such thing. It’s just an analogy.”

Lin Yu said with annoyance, ”Forget it. He was a formidable hero in chaotic times anyway. I’ll take it as a compliment... However, when I face Paris in Sleepless City, I won’t be the one fleeing in defeat at Huarong Path.”

”Director, I must remind you, Prime Minister Cao Cao thought the same thing right before he chained his ships together with giant iron links.”

Hearing Old Zheng say this, Lin Yu finally couldn’t take it anymore. ”Hannah, whip him.”

”Ribbit! Yes, sir!”

Hannah, the most reliable and loyal among the three summoned entities, immediately acted. Eight tentacles instantly whipped Old Zheng, making him spin like a flashing top.

Amid Old Zheng’s screams, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction. After giving Hannah the order to ”whip him for fifteen minutes,” he began another routine task upon returning.

Checking the new messages received by his various identities.

”Buzz— Buzz—”

As soon as Lin Yu took out ”Shen Bingmiao’s digital urn” in the room and switched to the phone for 『May May』, his hand was instantly buzzed numb by the vibrations.

Message after message flooded in, almost overwhelming Lin Yu’s phone.

【High Mountain: Brother, congratulations on officially joining 『Order』. I saw the internal announcement. You were directly promoted to ”Assistant Team Leader” of Jiangcheng’s First Team right after joining. That’s fantastic. When do you have time to come to Henan Province? I’ll treat you to a proper Water Banquet to celebrate [Picture]】

【High Mountain: Also, if you encounter any difficulties in Jiangcheng, you can tell me. Although most of our comrades inside are good people, there might still be frictions of one kind or another, and some individual comrades have rather peculiar temperaments. Anyway, I still have some sway with 『Tycoon』. If you have problems, don’t hesitate to ask.】

Looking at Team Leader High Mountain’s messages, Lin Yu was genuinely moved.

Indeed, most people in 『Order』 had fairly upright values.

After Lin Yu saved High Mountain, he truly treated Lin Yu as a benefactor and brother.

【AAA Good Night: Brother, I got you an Assistant Team Leader position. Do well. You handled the Haicheng matter beautifully. Brother Hua and the higher-ups think very highly of you [Yellow Chick Laughing] Whether I can get promoted to Regional Inspector depends entirely on you now, Brother Lin!】

【AAA Good Night: [Shared Video]】

As his new immediate superior, Good Night clearly had no airs and seemed very easygoing—otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent over a dozen messages with only one being work-related.

At first, Lin Yu wondered what the remaining videos were. Upon closer look, they were all videos of beautiful women that Good Night had forwarded from short video platforms.

Lin Yu suddenly understood who High Mountain was referring to with ”some individual comrades have rather peculiar temperaments.”

Considering the upright image 『May May』 projected, Lin Yu figured High Mountain sent that message likely because he saw Lin Yu would be working under Good Night and was unnecessarily worried they might not get along.

【Haicheng - Li Hua: The reporting procedures for the 『Radish』 and 『Diviner』 matters are complete. The feedback from above has come down, and they are very satisfied with you. The forum point rewards have been issued; remember to check. 『Secretary』 specifically gave me instructions to cultivate you. Since Good Night needed an assistant, I recommended you for the position.】

【Haicheng - Li Hua: Regarding the hair and skin tissue samples from 『Radish』, his wallet, and the ’items’ he left behind, they are already on their way. Originally, 『Nicholas』 was supposed to bring them to you, but someone from the East China region is being transferred to Central China, so I had them bring it instead. Also, some comrades within 『Order』, members of the 『Player Mutual Aid Association』, and people from other local organizations want to add you. I’ve already shared your contact info. Make more contact with them; it will help with the work I assigned you.】

Li Hua’s messages were still relatively formal and official, the polar opposite of Good Night.

Good Night mixed a little serious business with a lot of useless messages, while Li Hua was all substance and work-related communication.

Lin Yu also remembered the task Li Hua had entrusted to him...

”To find the destabilizing factors, or even moles, hidden within 『Order』?”

This was also a long-term task, not something to rush.

But since Li Hua emphasized it again now, Lin Yu felt he really should start paying a bit more attention to it.

Moreover, the messages from these three people in 『Order』 all shared the same origin.

Lin Yu opened the 『Order』 work group chat and saw the latest transfer announcement document.

Even though the trio had already spoiled the news, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a sense of emotion seeing his name on it.

”So I’ve directly become an Assistant Team Leader in 『Order』?”

Considering that Good Night was slated to become the Chief Captain of Jiangcheng in the future... it seemed he might even fill the vacancy of First Team Leader.

Although this transfer would inevitably make him more conspicuous...

But then again, the 『May May』 identity was already quite famous, and he was already 『Second Tier』.

This might not necessarily be a bad thing!