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

Chapter 962: Arriving at the Auction House, The Benefits of Fame

"Do you have confidence in dealing with the people from 『Order』? I hope so," April said with a faint sigh, then continued, "Although you're very strong, I'm afraid you don't understand just how monstrous the people from 『Order』 truly are... I only hope the one coming isn't that 『Director』. That guy is simply not human."

Lin Yu, hearing April's words, didn't know how to react for a moment, and could only say, "It's fine. There's naturally a way to deal with 『Director』... We've already built up our momentum, so we can borrow that momentum. We don't necessarily have to clash head-on with them."

As Lin Yu spoke, April shook her head and lowered her voice. "If that's your thinking, you couldn't be more wrong. I know that right now, everyone who praises 『Director』 focuses on his direct combat power and that 『Unique Class』 of his, 『Movie King』... But in my view, that 『Director』's ability to scheme and his intelligence are what's truly terrifying about him."

"I admit you're not some brute who only relies on fighting strength. Your strategies are excellent. But Yayu, you have no idea just how clever that guy is. Even though he's a member of 『Order』, he's very good at disguising himself," April paused, then said, "Actually, I once encountered him inside a 【dungeon】, along with 『Free Alliance』's 『Master Thief』... Both of them almost disguised themselves for an entire 【dungeon】, but his disguise was even more perfect than that 『Master Thief』 renowned for cunning. I didn't realize his identity and true strength even after I left the 【dungeon】."

"Later, when I joined the 『Marauders』 and heard about his reputation, for a while I didn't even connect him with the guy I'd encountered. Now you understand just how terrifying 『Director』 is, right?"

"Honestly, although there have been voices lately saying that he and 『Free Alliance』's newcomer 『Zhu Ming』 are the twin stars of the new generation, and everyone generally thinks he might be inferior to 『Zhu Ming』... But in my view, that 『Zhu Ming』 might not even deserve to be considered on the same level as him!"

"Yayu, you were introduced by Heavenly Artisan, so he should have told you about how terrifying that guy is too!"

April spoke with an extremely serious tone.

Hearing her so earnestly hyping up the "Director threat theory," Lin Yu restrained the twitching at the corner of his mouth as much as possible and said:

"I'll take it seriously, but you don't need to be too nervous either. Maybe he didn't even join the same 【dungeon】 as us, and I think there's a good chance we won't run into him," Lin Yu explained. "After all, word's gotten around that he just did a huge service for 『Order』, hasn't it? Although I don't know the details... I haven't been banned from the 『forum』 yet, so I browsed around... there's word that his condition isn't great either."

"So, I'm guessing that 『Order』, being a relatively humane organization, should give him some time off."

What Lin Yu said was neither speculation nor uncertain information.

April nodded. "Alright... but we still need to be careful. Even if it's not 『Director』, the other experts from 『Order』 each come with their own troubles."

As the two spoke, they had already arrived in front of the auction house.

The auction house was located in the central area of the Tide Summoning Festival venue, more or less the best and most conspicuous location.

Lin Yu and April had just arrived when a staff member from the auction house came up to greet them.

Judging by his attire, that Sea Demon was probably not an ordinary staff member, but very likely part of the auction house's management.

"Your Excellency Yayu, Your Excellency April, we've been awaiting your arrival for quite some time."

The auction house in the Sea Demon capital clearly had various connections with the appraisal office. As for Lin Yu and April's arrival, that Senior Appraiser had probably already given word ahead, which was why someone had come to greet them proactively.

But...

Lin Yu felt that the management personally coming out to welcome them was probably not just because the Senior Appraiser had given a heads-up. More likely, it was also because his current "reputation" was simply too overwhelming.

A Sea Demon who could climb to management level in the auction house of the Sea Demon capital definitely wouldn't be a foolish person. Compared to the Mermaid Kingdom, the Sea Demon Kingdom was inherently more competitive, so the probability of an idiot holding a high position was far lower than in the Mermaid Kingdom.

Moreover, the upper ranks of the auction house weren't like city lords or territorial lords, positions that required noble bloodlines and family inheritance. Most were commoner Sea Demons who had climbed up step by step from the bottom. Even if they had some family background, it definitely couldn't be called Sea Demon aristocracy.

Lin Yu knew this as well, so he wasn't surprised that the other party could keenly pick up on the unusual nature of these two distinguished guests from the "Central Sea" through the direction of public opinion, and thus adopt a special response strategy and show exceptional attentiveness.

This was also what Lin Yu wanted to see.

By building up his reputation, he naturally hoped that every step he took in this nation of Sea Demons, who inherently hated humans, could go as smoothly as possible.

Although Sea Demons hated and discriminated against humans, how could a human from the Central Sea really count as human?

Furthermore, unlike April, who worried about being "exposed," Lin Yu knew very clearly that with "Hannah" around, his identity as a distinguished guest from the Central Sea was one hundred percent genuine.

The more discerning the person, especially those who had actually come from the Central Sea, the more they would understand just how noble Lin Yu's identity was.

Looking at the fawning auction house executive before him, Lin Yu gave a slight nod and said, "You're thoughtful. Since you're standing here, you must know that I intend to auction a 'Present-World Treasure' grade delicacy."

"Of course, of course. As the supervisor and manager of this auction house, I will serve you with the utmost dedication. Whenever you wish to hold the auction, we can arrange it at any time... although there are many items to be auctioned today, everything will prioritize your purposes."

This Sea Demon auction house executive was even more perceptive than the Senior Appraiser. After all, for the Senior Appraiser, it was merely "broadening his horizons," but this auction house executive could gain concrete achievements and benefits from Lin Yu, achievements that could be cashed in immediately!

After all, just formally announcing the auction of a "Present-World Treasure" grade delicacy would bring the auction house enormous fame and discussion value, all of which was immense profit for him.

Moreover, this was during the "Tide Summoning Festival." If such a precious delicacy was really auctioned off successfully, and it left a positive impression with a distinguished guest from the Central Sea and became a beautiful story, it would be a great honor for the entire Sea Demon Kingdom.

The executive firmly believed that his auction house's achievement would surely greatly delight the Sea Demon Kingdom's new king, that ambitious and vigorous-minded ruler!

His future was simply bright beyond measure!

Thinking of this, the Sea Demon auction house executive couldn't help but rub his hands together again.

"Is there anything else you'd like to instruct?"

Lin Yu looked at him and smiled.

"There is, actually... Since you're the supervisor and manager of the auction house, you must frequently come into contact with various important Sea Demon figures, right?"

"I'd like you to help me arrange an introduction to a Sea Demon collector – of course, I've already obtained a token from an introducer. Here is a business card from a Senior Appraiser at the appraisal office."