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

Chapter 1521 What does it matter if the inevitable reality is realized a little earlier?

"authority".

Lin Yu could clearly feel that through this drink, he had established a direct connection with a "power" that he was not yet aware of.

He was all too familiar with the feeling that "authority" brought to people—especially after entering this "Trial Grounds." In this [Instance], Lin Yu had come into contact with all sorts of authoritative powers that many "players" might never encounter in their entire lives.

Some come from the gods, some are individual authorities...

This "authority" that has been newly established with oneself does not belong to the gods.

But Lin Yu didn't know what it was either.

He could only look at the crows.

"What's this?"

The crow said leisurely, "Power... Power that you get along quite well with."

"I know, so what kind of authority is it?"

Lin Yu continued to ask.

The crow shook its head: "I don't know either. I only know that it's a concept similar to 'deception'... but not 'deception' or 'fraud' itself."

Lin Yu asked in surprise, "You don't know either?"

“Because it is a very special ‘authority,’ caw caw, very special,” the raven said, putting down the cup in its hand. “Anyway, now you should be able to borrow its power—as for how to use it, you’ll have to figure that out yourself.”

Lin Yu could indeed feel that he had gained some kind of mysterious power that he could use... It was like some kind of extraordinary skill, imprinted on his soul, and at the same time, it was like some kind of continuous "buff" that brought him some positive benefits.

But Lin Yu didn't know exactly what its effects were or what kind of enhancement it provided. He could only sense that the underlying nature of this power was "unpredictable and ever-changing," and it was indeed strongly related to "deception"... Perhaps it was precisely because of this peculiar characteristic that even those who had established a connection with it could not see through the essence of this power.

Lin Yu carefully sensed the power, then looked at the crow.

"What is the duration and duration of this contact?"

The crow spoke up: "Permanent—well, even if it's not permanent, you'll find a way and have a way to make it permanent, right?"

"So I'll just save you the trouble."

Lin Yu curled his lip: "You're actually quite kind-hearted..."

"So, why?"

Lin Yu put down his cup and looked at the crow, asking a question.

The crow laughed: "What? Why?"

Why are you suddenly offering me this drink?

Lin Yu asked seriously.

“Because I’ve discovered that you’ve reached the point where you need to consider the ‘authority’ required to become a god much faster than I imagined,” the raven said calmly. “You’ve already come into contact with and understood the nature of authority, and have even participated in the ‘god-making plan’ of ‘Order’…”

“You’ve seen ‘drama,’ right? That is indeed a path to godhood that you can choose,” the raven began. “While most people never find a path in their entire lives, what makes you special is that… you even have a choice, ‘director’—you do have a choice.”

“I am here to choose a completely different path for you. This ‘authority’ that you are not yet aware of represents another different path.”

As the crow spoke, Lin Yu frowned: "What road?"

“Coo, I don’t know either. I didn’t come up with this,” the raven said lazily. “I’m just responsible for providing it to you at the right time—like now.”

Lin Yu was somewhat confused.

"Are you also acting on behalf of someone else?"

The raven neither admitted nor denied: "Even gods are not completely free; they still need to 'trade' and 'cooperate'."

"In short, I have provided you with the path, so you can explore it on your own for now—but here's a friendly reminder: if you choose this path, it will probably be much more dangerous than 'drama'."

“Because ‘drama’ is yours alone… but with this, I’m afraid you’ll have to compete with others for it—just like the situation that ‘Nioh’ is facing now, but it might be even worse.”

"After all... the 'God of Judgment' didn't really want the authority of the 'Nioh'; he was just tricked by the 'God of Shadows.' But if you want to choose this mysterious authority that is not yet fully formed, you will probably have to fight a life-or-death battle."

The crow reminded him.

Lin Yu wrote down the information and said, "I understand. I will think about it and make a decision."

"However... that's a matter for the future."

"In short, the problem now is still the two gods, the 'God of Oblivion' and the 'God of Shadows,' who have their eyes on me... Although your suggestion is to wait here, I don't want to do that."

The crow's bright bird eyes reflected Lin Yu's figure: "I actually guessed you would make this choice, after all... you are still in the 'trial'."

Lin Yu nodded: "Yes, I don't want to waste too much time... Besides, even if the 'God of Fairness and Judgment' doesn't die, he might not necessarily win, right?"

The crow nodded: "Yes."

"Placing my hopes on other beings, even gods... doesn't make me feel at ease," Lin Yu stood up. "Thank you for your help and the 'choice' you gave me—so, one last question, do you have any new suggestions?"

Lin Yu asked back.

“No, I do have methods to deal with other gods, but the ‘God of Shadows’... is also difficult for me to deal with,” the raven said frankly. “I can only tell you what I know as much as I can—first of all, His abilities are mainly aimed at the soul and the spiritual level. Interference with material reality is not something He is particularly good at, especially when He comes from across worlds.”

"Secondly, you possess an item related to 'fear' that points to the authority of 'fear,' and 'fear' is one of the authorities she once desired—but because she couldn't find 'fear,' she opted for 'pain' as a second choice—however, she still has a strong craving for fear now."

Lin Yu asked, "Then did He come for 'fear'?"

The crow thought for a moment, then shook its head: "I don't think so. What did He say himself?"

Lin Yu recalled for a moment and said, "He said His purpose was to eliminate me, and He mentioned 'completing the task'... I guess He also accepted the commission."

The raven nodded: "That's it. He probably doesn't know that you have 'fear'... Although this guy is troublesome, what he tells you is basically true."

As the crow spoke, Lin Yu also noted it down.

This "god of shadows, pain, and nightmares" craves "fear"... This is indeed a piece of information that can be used.

"One last piece of advice, about this god... If you are dragged into his shadow and nightmares, never try to 'rebel' from now on."

The crow said earnestly.

Lin Yu asked curiously, "Not resist? Does that mean I'm just supposed to sit and wait to die after being hit by His method?"

“You can figure that out for yourself,” the raven said. “Anyway… I don’t approve of your decision, but I respect your choice.”

"So... let me see you off."

As the raven spoke, Lin Yu looked toward the fog gate of the "Land of the Forgotten" that he had just left.

"You mean, I don't have to leave from there?"

"Hehe, He's squatting right there. I have no objection if you go out and get yourself killed."

"That's what the crow said."

Lin Yu understood this, of course; he just remembered that his physical body was still there.

However, Lin Yu made a decision after only a fraction of a second of deep thought—giving up his physical body was not a big deal.

"So, how are you going to get me out of here?"

“If you weren’t in this self-created ‘body,’ my projection avatar wouldn’t really have any good way to help you. But your current body is formed using ‘authority,’ in other words, your body is a ‘fake’… so I have a way.”

As the crow spoke, it reached into the pocket of its suit jacket and took out a jet-black "feather" that shimmered with iridescent colors.

"'Illusion' and 'change'... these are two of the powers I hold. Generally speaking, my followers also think that 'change' is the most important one, but in reality..."

"The most important thing is 'authenticity'."

“If you are to call me by my short name, you should call me ‘the true god’.”

He spoke softly and tucked the feather into Lin Yu's collar.

"A 'illusory' body, but with a 'real' soul... Although it appears 'false' on the surface, it is 'true' in essence."

"Then... what you think and do will inevitably become an objective reality that exists and remains in the world."

The crow… or rather, the “god of truth and falsehood and change” uttered words for the first time that Lin Yu felt were not false at all, and absolutely irreversible.

This is……

"Divine pronouncements" created by the power of authority!

Under the influence of these words, Lin Yu felt as if he had returned to the "Eternal Cage" and stood once again beside the "Boundary Wall".

What he hadn't finished, what had been interrupted by a series of uninvited guests... was now "completed" at this moment: opening the "boundary wall" that led to the core area of ​​this "eternal cage."

Although Lin Yu didn't actually do it, his idea was complete, and he had already taken action...

So, the "reality" that will become "reality" in the future has appeared at this very moment.

After Lin Yu came to his senses, he found that the fog around him had disappeared.

Instead, there was... silence and darkness.

Not only the fog, but even the figures and auras of the "God of Oblivion" and the "God of Reality, Illusion, and Change" have vanished completely.

At this moment, Lin Yu held the [Ancient Notebook] in his hand...

We have arrived at the very core of the "Eternal Cage"!