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

Chapter 737: Interrogation and Rescue

Watching Lin Yu's panicked demeanor as he played Old Yao, Tycoon let out a light cough.

"Ahem, Old Yao, no need to be nervous. Just tell us honestly what you know."

"Do you know a member of the Psychological Society named 'Clozapine'?"

Lin Yu put on a bewildered and shocked expression. "What Clozapine? Never heard of it. This... who's trying to slander my good name?"

Fu Luo, who had been the first to attack, sat back down and said nothing more.

Meanwhile, Li Hua crossed his hands and rested them on his knees.

"Never heard of Clozapine... what about Zhu Ming?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's face flickered with astonishment.

Then, after hesitating for a long time, he slowly spoke. "Well... she's indeed a highly skilled expert I met in a [dungeon]."

"But... it's been a while since I last contacted her. I know she's been involved in some very dangerous stuff," Lin Yu said uneasily. "Why are all of you leaders suddenly asking about this?"

"She used your alias. At first, she claimed to be 'Old Yao' from 'Jiang'an Hall'," Snowy Owl exhaled and said. "I got matched with her in the same [dungeon]. It wasn't until the very end that she revealed her true identity."

Hearing this, Lin Yu's face showed a bitter and helpless smile. "So that's how it is..."

"Well, leaders, here's the thing. Back when we were on good terms, a few of us players who were close would chat. Someone once said they sometimes didn't want to reveal their identity in [dungeons], and I joked that they could borrow my identity and alias, since I'm just a nobody no one's heard of..."

"I never thought she'd take it seriously and remember it."

Lin Yu sighed, seeming quite helpless.

"If you leaders don't believe me, that's fine. You can keep investigating. But I swear I haven't 'colluded' with those organizations or provided them with any favors. On that point, I have a clear conscience."

Before the Order and Night Watchmen members could speak, Tycoon tapped the table.

"Old Yao, Old Yao, what am I supposed to say to you!"

Tycoon's face showed an exaggerated displeasure, and he spoke in a tone of disappointment. "Look at the trouble you've caused Comrades from Order and Night Watchmen!"

"Because of your poor choice of friends, three experts lost key [items], and a dangerous Psychological Society member brought back an extremely dangerous demon from Prison Mountain Realm!"

"Now, to clean up this mess, Order comrades have no choice but to duel with the Free Alliance and the Psychological Society."

As Tycoon spoke, Lin Yu quickly chimed in, "Well... I never thought it would be this serious. It's all my fault, boss. Whatever punishment you and the leaders decide, I'll accept it without complaint."

"Whether it's rotting in jail or being ordered to do something, I'll obey."

After Lin Yu said this, Li Hua waved his hand and looked at Tycoon.

"Brother He, you're being too harsh. He was just having his name borrowed. If anything, he could even be considered a victim. What responsibility does he have?"

"If he's the main culprit, then what about that Psychological Society member who actually did all these things?"

As Li Hua spoke, Tycoon nodded.

"You have a point, Brother Li Hua. But regardless, he at least made poor choices in friends and showed poor judgment... As his superior, I also bear responsibility."

"How about this: on behalf of Jiang'an Hall, I'll compensate Order and Night Watchmen a sum of money each for operational expenses. As for Old Yao... we'll deal with him according to Jiang'an Hall's rules. Dock three months' pay and have him do a month of community service. What do you think?"

Tycoon said, then Li Hua looked at Snowy Owl. "I think Brother He's proposal is good and shows sincerity. What do you think, Snowy Owl?"

Snowy Owl brushed her hair back.

"I have no objection. I never had one in the first place—Li Hua, you're acting like I wanted to make things difficult for Jiang'an Hall. I came here just to ask about the situation."

She said this with some displeasure. Li Hua smiled, then pushed up his glasses.

"Indeed, I only came to understand the situation too... So," Li Hua turned back to Lin Yu, calmly studying his expression, "you must be quite familiar with our Order's 'May May' as well."

A flicker of panic crossed Lin Yu's face again, but he quickly feigned composure.

"It's... just okay. Actually, I don't interact with him much."

"Then does he know 'Zhu Ming'? What's their relationship?"

Li Hua asked again, giving the questioned no time to think.

"They don't know each other. At least, from what I can tell, they don't."

Lin Yu said firmly, rubbing his hands together.

Li Hua's voice suddenly rose. "You're lying—you should know very well that they do know each other."

"Your eyes wavered just now. Your body language, though restrained, shows... you're not very confident in what you're saying."

"What exactly is their relationship?"

"And what's your relationship with them?"

Upon hearing Li Hua, Lin Yu broke out in a cold sweat on his face and said with a pitiful expression.

"I... I don't know."

Tycoon sighed. "Brother Li Hua, do me a favor, will you? Don't interrogate and pressure our Jiang'an Hall cadre like this."

"Old Yao, you don't need to worry too much. Since 'May May' is a member of Order, Comrade Li Hua won't harm him."

Li Hua's tone also softened. "That's right. We won't wrong good people—actually, May May has already admitted he knows Zhu Ming and has proven he has no contact with her anymore."

"We're just seeking confirmation from multiple sources. If you believe your friend is a good person, you should be honest."

Lin Yu struggled for a long time, then said, "I... actually, I didn't know 'Zhu Ming' at first. 'May May' introduced her to me."

"In other words, they knew each other before I did."

"As for more details about the two of them, I don't know."

Lin Yu said uneasily. Li Hua nodded.

"I see..."

Just then, a knock came at the door.

"Who is it?"

Tycoon asked warily. Li Hua frowned, as if thinking of something.

"It's you, isn't it, May May—come in."

He said. The door opened.

And standing outside was indeed the figure of "May May."

He looked around the room, then walked in.

"Everyone, don't make things too hard on Old Yao. He really doesn't know much."

"Your Excellency Li Hua... if you're truly not at ease with me, you can remove me from the 'Land of Certain Death' participant list. There's no need to investigate me indirectly like this."