Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

Chapter 1496: The Opening Ends, Crisis Arrives

"Lucy...you seem quite concerned about this actress?"

The play, which featured Lu Qian's face and appearance, did not directly answer Lin Yu's question. Instead, it pointed to itself and asked Lin Yu in return.

Lin Yu said, "No, I have already stated my reasons for asking—I don't care about 'Lucy' as an individual; what I'm curious about is why you chose her."

Lucy said, "Well... if I had to say, it's because I admire her a lot—she's also a very pure actress, just like you—it's just that the two of you might have different levels of talent."

Lin Yu showed a slightly regretful expression upon hearing this statement about "the power of drama".

"A difference in talent... Indeed, compared to these talented actresses who won Best Actress awards right from their debut, I am definitely the 'clumsy' type."

"However, being certified by the 'Drama Authority' is still a bit unfair."

Lin Yu muttered to himself. Lu Qian looked at Lin Yu, opened her mouth, and then said helplessly, "You seem to... never mind."

She shook her head, no longer dwelling on it.

"In short, the reason I chose Lucy is precisely because... only a pure actor like her, who is like an 'actor' incarnate as an individual, can, once constructed, represent the will of 'authority' itself to the greatest extent as a 'character'."

Lin Yu looked at Lu Qian: "I see... but, it's not just that, is it?"

Lucy frowned: "What do you mean by 'not just that'?"

“Because if that’s the only reason, you have many other options…like ‘Christian Bell,’ ‘Anthony Hopkins,’ ‘Meryl Streep’—I could go on and on about it for a whole day and night.”

"Pure actors are rare, but Lu Xi is definitely not the only one."

Lin Yu said seriously.

Lucy pouted: "That's how it is... But, the only one who meets the criteria of having interacted with you and being a relatively pure 'performer' is this little girl."

Lin Yu pressed on, "That's exactly what I wanted to ask... Why did you insist on choosing someone I had some connection with?"

“Of course it’s because I ‘need’ to do it,” Lucy said with a smile. “Because I am the authority of ‘drama.’ I can’t just randomly cast any character or a famous actor into this movie theater to watch a movie with you. That doesn’t conform to the ‘principles of dramatic creation,’ right?”

"You may have noticed... Although the movie theater setting is fixed, the character I gave you and the 'situation' I set for your appearance have all been considered for 'reasonableness'."

"Although what happened here is fictional, I don't think this scenario is entirely impossible, so this drama is more like... the 'IF' scenario of your life, Lin Yu."

"It's like something that would actually happen in a parallel universe."

Hearing Lucy's words, Lin Yu looked at her and asked softly, "So... what are the prerequisites for this 'IF line'?"

Lucy said in a low voice, "The prerequisite... is that the 'Death Game' has never existed, or at least has never affected your world."

"This is a timeline where the 'Death Game' game does not exist."

As Lucy spoke, Lin Yu remained silent for a moment, then said, "I see... If the world hadn't gone this way, it would be quite good."

"Is this considered your 'prediction'? How reliable is it...?"

“Very reliable, although I am not ‘fate’ and do not have the ability to foresee the future,” Lucy said confidently, “but as ‘drama,’ my ability to deduce ‘plot development’ is also first-rate.”

“That’s really surprising,” Lin Yu said, staring at Lu Qian. “Because if the ‘IF’ scenario you’re proposing is true… in a world without the ‘Death Game,’ I might be alive. After all, I was sent into this game by another ‘player’ of the ‘Death Game.’ If there were no such game, I might not have died unexpectedly.”

"But... what about Lin Zhao?"

"My sister clearly died in an 'accident,' because her shop caught fire and she died accidentally. So why is Lin Zhao still alive at this point in the timeline you deduced where there is no 'death game'?"

"Can you tell me why, the power of drama?"

As Lin Yu asked the question, Lu Qian was caught off guard by his sudden, serious question.

Her eyes darted away.

"Uh, well... it seems like I really can't say!"

“It’s alright, your ‘can’t say’ is an answer in itself,” Lin Yu sighed. “Sure enough, you and Lin Zhao are also connected…at least you know something about her.”

"Although my meeting you here is an arrangement of 'Order'... could it also be Lin Zhao's arrangement that you will be controlled by 'Order'?"

Lucy didn't say anything.

Lin Yu still didn't press the matter further, and instead said, "Moreover, the reason Lin Zhao entered the 'Death Game' back then... wasn't entirely an accident after all, was it?"

Lucy, or rather the embodiment of "theatrical power," had a shifty gaze in front of her, and Lucy on the big screen even hid out of the frame.

"Oh dear, don't keep asking such difficult questions—I'm just a character created by 'authority'... My actions are subject to many restrictions!"

“Let’s get back on track. After all, once you’ve taken this step, you can explore the answers to these questions yourself,” Lucy looked at Lin Yu and extended her hand again. “Are you willing to accept me here and become a ‘god’, Lin Yu?”

Lin Yu faced this unavoidable question once again, but still did not give a direct answer.

"Is becoming a god such a simple thing...? As long as I agree, we will merge and I will become a god?"

Lin Yu looked at Lu Qian and asked cautiously.

“I can answer that question… the answer is ‘yes’,” Lucy said with a smile. “Of course, you can’t become a god just like that. It’s just that… you came to the realm of gods, came to the eternal cage where I am, and caught the performance I threw out. So, at this moment, you can easily become… the ‘God of Drama’.”

“As long as you agree to me, the process of integration will begin—in just an instant, you will grasp the concept of ‘drama,’ grasp me, and become the embodiment of ‘drama.’”

"In this realm of gods, your kingdom will emerge from chaos and be born, and you will become... a brand new and first-ever 'God of Drama'."

Lucy began to speak, her tone rising and falling, like lines that would appear at the climax of a performance.

She took a step forward and gazed at Lin Yu with great enthusiasm.

"Come on, come on... I can't wait to become one with you!"

But after hearing Lu Qian's words, Lin Yu did indeed make a judgment.

He looked at Lucy and spoke softly.

"I believe you're not lying to me... but after thinking about it, I think I'll pass."

Lucy was stunned.

"Huh...why is that?"

Lin Yu looked at Lu Qian and said, "Because I'm not ready to become a god yet... If the process is long, complicated, and painful, I'm willing to try it... But let me become a god right now."

Lin Yu paused for a moment: "That would be so boring... My dear 'drama,' what kind of drama would start with the most important climax right at the beginning of the 'first act,' when the two main characters first meet?"

Lucy looked at Lin Yu and said with a smile.

"Indeed, as expected of you... You convinced me. It is indeed strange that the climax comes right after the 'encounter,' like Juliet and Romeo's swift suicide, lacking 'tension'... lacking 'drama'!"

Lin Yu looked at Lu Qian, nodded, and tentatively said, "However, although I cannot become a god for various reasons right now, it doesn't mean I'm unwilling to accept you. If possible..."

“What a scumbag’s statement, dear Kobayashi. Although I am genderless, and I am not even a ‘life’ as an authority, I am still speaking to you as ‘Lucy’ right now,” Lucy said with displeasure. “How could you say something that sounds like you’re trying to toy with my feelings and use me? Oh dear, this is what ‘actors are heartless’ looks like!”

As Lucy spoke, Lin Yu smiled and replied.

"It's okay if you don't want to. After all... if you're 'drama,' we'll meet again someday."

He said calmly but firmly.

A mischievous smile appeared on Lucy's face: "Oh yeah... and although you're unwilling to become a god in this scene, the subsequent plot development probably won't take too much time."

"It would be strange if the plot went straight from our 'encounter' to us becoming one and staying together forever, but if after the 'encounter' you encountered one crisis after another and finally had to throw yourself into my arms at the crucial moment, that would sound much more 'dramatic'!"

Upon hearing Lu Qian's words, Lin Yu subconsciously asked, "Crisis?"

Lucy nodded: "Yes, my dearest and most valued 'actor'... What follows is a piece of advice from my own bias and personal feelings."

“This ‘cage’ is going to become very dangerous, and most of those dangers… are coming for you.”

Lin Yu immediately pressed, "What kind of danger is it?"

"Hehe, I'm not telling you. What if I did? What if you completely resolve the 'crisis' and reach a point where you don't even need to 'become a god' to handle things anymore?"

Lu Qian smiled and stepped forward to take Lin Yu's hand.

"Of course, I will still help you to the minimum."

"Alright... get ready for your first crisis!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lucy's figure disappeared with a "click".

The ending scene on the big screen, along with everything else, seemed as if it had never existed.

Meanwhile...

"Boom!"

The doors to the screening room behind Lin Yu were opened.

He turned around and saw Cheng Shuang's figure.

The two looked at each other, and Cheng Shuang frowned.

Why... are you here?