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

Chapter 1433 Nioh's Great Heart

The conversation between Lin Yu and the three members of "Order" was largely aimed at achieving the goal of "going to talk to the King of Ren together with Yin Lan".

This is what he believes needs to be accomplished as soon as possible.

After all, Lin Yu had already realized that "Nioh" did not seem to intend to stay in the convention center for long, nor did he intend to follow the entire election process. He might leave at any time.

However, he had some questions that he needed to confirm with Niou.

So... Lin Yu needs an opportunity to communicate with King Ren.

However, since the two had no prior contact, it would be difficult to start a conversation if the two suddenly approached each other.

Fortunately... it seems that "God of Wine" Yin Lan and "King of Benevolence" have a good relationship. If you go with her, the scene will naturally be much more natural.

Moreover, it would be best if Yin Lan could take the initiative to suggest that she communicate with King Ren.

The topic you just started with was a good one.

After all, in order to set up new "security measures" for those "items" and to have more "confidence" when dealing with attacks from "raiders", the "order" side definitely needs to understand as much as possible what the "restrictions" of "Nioh" are.

This reason is sufficient, and neither Yin Lan nor Ren Wang would likely suspect it.

At the same time, Lin Yu naturally expressed his intention to go with Yin Lan. He didn't even ask Yin Lan's opinion or ask her "Should I come with you?" He had already taken it as a "fait accompli" that he and Yin Lan would meet and talk with King Ren together.

This wouldn't surprise anyone—because it's indeed best for two people to go and communicate with 'Nioh' about this kind of thing.

After all, although Yin Lan and Ren Wang have a good personal relationship, it is precisely because of this that another member of "Order" is needed to go with them to define the nature of the matter, to establish it as a communication and inquiry between "Order" officials and Ren Wang, so as to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings from Ren Wang.

At the same time, this also prevents "Dionysus" from essentially using his personal connections to exchange information with "Nioh".

And Yin Lan did not refuse Lin Yu.

“Let’s go find Niou—we’ll leave things here to you two, ‘Rin-gura’ and ‘Ryo-ya’, for now.”

Yin Lan continued to speak proactively, and then led Lin Yu towards the backstage area behind the main exhibition booth.

Since the two were chasing after "Nioh", Yin Lan didn't use her previous almost "teleportation" special ability, but her foot speed and movement speed were still very fast.

She weaved quickly through the crowd in the venue, with Lin Yu close behind.

Just a few seconds later, the two had arrived in the corridor backstage of the convention center.

Yin Lan looked at Lin Yu, who was following her naturally without being left behind, with some surprise, and said, "Although I don't think you would fall behind me... it's really surprising that you caught up so easily."

Are you really a "second-tier" being?

Lin Yu laughed: "This is nothing... Although I haven't reached the 'third tier' yet, people outside call me a super 'second tier'."

Yin Lan was even more surprised: "There's actually such a thing as a super 'second-tier'?"

"No, I was just joking," Lin Yu waved his hand. "After all, considering that you are really a super 'third tier', it's hard not to make a joke about it."

Yin Lan laughed: "Hey, 'Director'... I didn't expect you to be the type to joke around."

“I don’t seem that serious, though I’m not as carefree as ‘Good Night’,” Lin Yuping said calmly. “In fact, in some ways, I quite like to joke around.”

Yin Lan thought for a moment and said, "That's true. I had a preconceived notion about you... Anyway, although there may not be such a thing as a super 'second order,' I think you fit the description quite well."

“You are indeed stronger than most of the ‘second-tier’ I have ever seen. I didn’t go to the Death Ground, but I saw the detailed report from the organization. Back then, you were just a super strong person among the ‘second-tier’. But now, I think you are not too far from being on the list.”

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow: "Comrade Dionysus, you flatter me. I just didn't get left behind by you. Of course, I have to admit that there aren't many people who can keep up with your pace just now."

Yin Lan laughed and said, "It's as if I'm praising myself... I don't think you're strong just because you kept up with me. It's a feeling I have about you as a whole."

"In short, I used to just think that the 'professor' was right in judging people, but now... I genuinely believe that you are a guy with some talent."

Yin Lan praised him from the bottom of her heart.

During their conversation, the two arrived at a dressing room backstage.

"We've arrived. Nioh is right here."

As Yin Lan spoke, Lin Yu asked curiously, "Are you so sure? Do you have some kind of tracking method? Can you even track a 'fourth-tier' being like the 'Renwang'?"

Yin Lan said helplessly, "No, on my way here I sent a message to 'Renwang' on social media, and he told me he was inside."

With that, Yin Lan opened the door.

Nioh was the only one in the lounge, and he was leaning back in his chair, drinking a jelly drink.

Hearing the door open, Niou pulled hard, and the grape-flavored jelly bag he was holding in his mouth instantly deflated, making a "clattering" sound.

Then, King Ren sat up and looked at Yin Lan.

"Dionysus, it's been a long time, old friend—who's that next to you?"

“Long time no see. This is the ‘director’,” Yin Lan said, pointing to Lin Yu. “You should recognize him, right?”

Renwang nodded: "Of course I recognize you, or rather, I've long admired your name—I didn't recognize you just now because I didn't realize it at the time!"

Lin Yu smiled and said, "You're too kind, sir. I don't have any 'famous name' at all. It's normal that you don't recognize me."

Niou nodded: "Quite modest, as expected of 'Order'... Alright, enough of the chit-chat, Dionysus, what brings you here to see me this time?"

"This comrade with the 'Order' title isn't here to reminisce with me or encourage me to try and reach the 'Fifth Tier,' is he?"

"You're not such a boring person!"

Yin Lan nodded: "Yes, I still think... it's a bit hasty for you to attempt to break through to the fifth rank, especially since the items you gave me tonight are your core item set. This was not handled properly."

Renwang shook his head: "What's wrong with that? Think about it, God of Wine, if I successfully 'ascend,' I'll be a 'fifth-tier' being, on par with a 'general,' a god who has been elevated. What would I need those life-saving [items] for?"

"And if I fail... the backlash from that 'authority' will kill me directly, and then I won't be able to use those [items], right?"

Yin Lan frowned: "So couldn't you choose a plan that wouldn't be 'backfired' by power, or at least wouldn't lead to your immediate death from failure?"

“I admire your decision to remain at the ‘Third Tier,’ but since you are still at the ‘Third Tier’ and have never been exposed to authority, you naturally don’t understand that there is no turning back once you’ve embraced ‘authority’…”

Renwang spoke earnestly, glancing at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu said, "It's alright. Although I'm only at the 'second tier,' I don't mind listening to this—after all, my [dungeon] has never really been normal anyway."

"Besides... I'm not completely ignorant about this aspect."

“Impressive, no wonder you’re called ‘Director’,” Renwang said admiringly, then looked at Yin Lan, “You also know that becoming a ‘Fifth-Order’ official is about absorbing and controlling authority, it’s the process of becoming a god from a mortal—does this process sound like it can be repeated, and you can easily back out if you fail?”

Renwang countered with a question, and Yin Lan did not refute it, because she truly did not understand matters related to power.

Of the three people currently in the conversation, Yin Lan is probably the one who knows the least about power!

Of course, Lin Yu did not intend to reveal his many insights about power to King Ren and Yin Lan; he remained silent.

Fortunately, it was perfectly reasonable for the 'second-order' to remain silent in such a conversation, and no one seemed to care.

However, although Yin Lan did not refute this point, she quickly found another angle.

"But the items you're giving me are also unnecessary... Even if you no longer need them after successfully or unsuccessfully advancing to the fifth rank, won't you encounter any dangers during the process?"

"As far as I know, the [Indestructible Shield] and the [Primordial Flame] are probably your most frequently used and relied-upon [items], right?"

"The remaining three items are definitely not the kind you won't need right now."

As Yin Lan spoke, King Ren sighed.

“This involves the ‘authority’ I need to contain… Just like the ‘Ascension Trial,’ I’m not as free as you think, Dionysus.”

"Or to put it another way... I actually face more restrictions than you might imagine."

"I can't reveal the specifics, but in short, releasing these [items] will, to some extent, increase my chances of successfully advancing to the 'fifth tier'!"

Renwang said seriously, then quickly changed the subject: "Alright, what are you here for? Don't dwell on this."

Yin Lan looked at Lin Yu, who said, "Our 'Order' plans to take further security measures for the five 'items' released by Mr. Renwang, and to set some restrictions and protections before your 'restriction' is applied. Therefore, we want to understand the principle of the 'restriction' you have applied, in order to prevent our security measures from conflicting with your restriction and causing unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, King Ren looked somewhat troubled.

"That's something I should definitely tell you... but how should I put it?"

"Those [items] weren't subject to any restrictions by me at all!"

"They're just... there."