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

Chapter 1366 Defection and Persuasion

Is fluvoxamine missing or unaccounted for?

Upon hearing this news, Lin Yu's first reaction was naturally... this is a good thing.

He had originally planned to steal the identity of "Fluvoxamine," and now that the guy's whereabouts are unknown, it is of course a major benefit for Lin Yu!

There's no easier identity to steal than that of a "missing person"!

First of all, it is highly unlikely that the real Lin Yu will appear or be able to expose Lin Yu's disguise.

Secondly, after being "missing" for some time, even if Lin Yu's handling of "details" was inadequate, it could be explained that some changes occurred during his disappearance.

At last……

"Disappearance" is not "death," and although a sudden reappearance might seem strange, it's much easier to explain than "coming back from the dead."

Thinking of this, Lin Yu asked again after careful consideration.

"That makes me a little curious. How did you determine that 'Fluvoxamine' was merely missing and not actually dead?"

Lin Yu asked in a low voice, and Skinner frowned and looked at Lin Yu.

“Schreber… Even if you claim you have no hostility this time, I’m afraid I have no obligation to disclose information about the organization’s executive officers to you, do I?”

"I've already done everything I could to tell you what I just told you."

Skinner said, putting down the bottle of wine in his hand temporarily, but still maintaining a confrontational posture, watching Lin Yu warily.

Lin Yu remained relaxed.

“I’m not here to pry, relax, Skinner… I just want to return it to its rightful owner. Can’t I at least find out what the owner is doing now?”

"I took this from 'Order'!"

Lin Yu picked up his phone from the bar and waved it again.

Skinner remained wary: "You said it was taken from 'Order,' so that's really true?"

"It's hard to say whether this stuff is actually 'fluvoxamine' or not—who knows if you're deliberately using the name of a missing agent to scam me."

Lin Yu was somewhat surprised to hear Skinner say that.

In a sense, the other party actually guessed correctly.

Although the phone did indeed contain "fluvoxamine," Lin Yu believed that Lao Zheng's judgment was correct. At that time, Lin Yu's direct mention of "fluvoxamine" in the conversation was indeed a bluff.

However, he quickly realized that Skinner's statement was just a bluff.

Skinner believed about 70-80% of his own claim that he had "snatched the [item] from the 'Order' and heard the name 'Fluvoxamine'."

After all, students who are late for school might make up lies like "stomach ache" or "traffic jam," but it's almost impossible for them to make up an excuse like "the breakfast stall owner gave me five yuan less in change and I got into an argument with him, which made me late."

Because it's too specific, and it sounds like there's absolutely no need to make it up.

Lin Yu was indeed consciously taking advantage of this.

However, Lin Yu would never admit this to Skinner.

He calmly said, "You can choose not to believe it, but... since the whereabouts of 'Fluvoxamine' are unknown, it seems I don't need to return this phone to you."

Skinner didn't particularly want the phone; he stared at Lin Yu and made a "please" gesture.

"Walk slowly without sending."

Lin Yu looked at Skinner, pulled out a chair, and calmly sat down.

"I never said I was leaving... Honestly, now that you know my name, I imagine the 'Psychological Society' is probably looking for me or something, right? Aren't you going to try to keep me here?"

As Lin Yu spoke, Skinner calmly gripped the bottle again.

“The chairman did give the order that you should try to catch him if you encounter him... but that was directed at the executive department. I am just a ‘civilian’ staff member of the ‘professional committee’. Fighting is not my forte.”

"You were able to take the first chairman's legacy in front of two S-class executives in Kirishima and get away unscathed. I don't think I can keep you here."

"Besides... I would feel guilty doing this."

Hearing Skinner's words, Lin Yu looked surprised: "What do you mean by 'feeling uneasy about one's conscience'?"

Skinner said in a low voice, "You've made it clear that you have no ill intentions and that you're here to 'return something'... Although we're on different sides, I have no reason to attack you without your consent."

Upon hearing the explanation, Lin Yu showed an even more confused expression than when the other party had not explained.

Are you really a member of the Psychological Association?

Skinner calmly replied, "The real deal... I say, although you claim to be the successor of the original, you seem to have many unrealistic fantasies about this organization?"

"Do you think it's strange for a member of the 'Psychological Society' to be unwilling to fight with others?"

Lin Yu did not deny it: "Calling this 'conscience' is even more confusing... I think that we are committed to 'testing' others and inspiring the potential of other players, and we should treat ourselves the same way and not be afraid of challenges."

Skinner sized up Lin Yu: "To be honest, when I first heard that you were able to take over the legacy of the first president, I even guessed... that perhaps you really did inherit some of his orthodox ideas."

"But now it seems that your idea is very problematic."

Lin Yu didn't show any anger; instead, he adopted a humble and inquisitive attitude: "Oh? What's the problem?"

“You don’t understand the organizational philosophy of the ‘Psychological Society’ at all. We never aim to create a high-pressure environment for all ‘players’ or adjust everyone’s state according to the different levels of potential they have. Instead, we force difficulties and challenge all kinds of impossible dilemmas,” Skinner said. “The key is improvement—trials are just a means, not an end.”

"Even improving the overall strength of all players is just a means... Our ultimate goal is to create enough top-tier masters, not just enough ordinary masters."

Skinner said in a low voice, adding, "I have already grown a lot under Mr. Adler's guidance... It would do me no good to challenge you here—nor would it do you any good either."

Lin Yu laughed when he heard this.

He gave a look that said, "Finally, I've been fooled."

because……

The persona he created for "Schreber" was that, although his behavior was also crazy, he wasn't a real madman.

On the contrary, many of Schreiber's ideas are actually more moderate than the current Psychological Society—according to Lin Yu's plan, this identity will not target ordinary players when carrying out activities.

He only targets "true masters" for "trials".

This stems from Lao Zheng's observation: Lin Yu recalls that Lao Zheng once complained that the current "Psychological Society" is too "casting a wide net".

What Lin Yu needs to do is to take this idea, which originated from "Old Zheng" and is indeed orthodox, and carry it forward in the person of "Schreber" and make it the core of "Schreber's" philosophy.

Prioritize "quality" over "quantity"—the entire Psychological Society should focus its efforts on "players" who have already proven themselves to be experts, taking a results-oriented approach.

For new and low-level players with higher potential, it's best not to interfere with their early development and let them experience the most authentic challenges.

The right approach is to give people "trials" and accelerate their "growth" only after they have reached a certain "threshold"!

And so far, all of Schreiber's actions can be explained by this motivation.

Although he had just killed "Potassium Chloride" and "White Sand" under this identity, this seemingly radical act still conformed to this set of behavioral logic.

at the same time……

This logic was also one of the reasons why Lin Yu planned to contact members of the Psychological Society under the identity of 'Schreber'.

Because Lin Yu believed...

Since Old Zheng, the first president, felt that the current direction of the 'Psychological Society' had deviated somewhat from his ideas, and had expressed this view more than once,

Therefore, it is very likely that there are people within this organization who share similar ideas with Lao Zheng.

Lin Yu's desire to win over and make contact with "Bandura" was based on this point.

As for this "Skinner"... since Old Zheng recognized him directly, it means he is a veteran of the "Psychological Society".

and so……

Lin Yu said in a low voice, "What you're saying doesn't sound exactly the same as what the 'Psychological Society' is doing right now."

"Since you are well aware that the original philosophy of the Psychological Society was quality rather than quantity, then don't tell me you don't think that the Psychological Society under the leadership of the guy who calls himself the second 'Freud' is on the right track."

As Lin Yu spoke, Skinner calmly interjected, "The overall direction of the organization is another matter entirely... Even if I have doubts, they are unrelated to what you are talking about, Mr. Schreiber."

Lin Yu shook his head: "I think there's something wrong with what you said... Why is this none of my business?"

“After I started to come into contact with the Psychological Society, I felt confused and frustrated, largely because… you treated me as an ‘outsider’ and an ‘enemy’.”

"To be honest, although I have expressed my dissatisfaction with this guy who calls himself 'Freud' and steals the original results, and I have also publicly challenged her... but when did she become the representative of the entire 'Psychological Society'?"

“Even if the people in the ‘Execution Department’ are on her side, that’s one thing. As a member of the ‘Professional Committee’, you should have full autonomy and the ability to make your own judgments.”

“Through our conversation, you’ve realized that you actually agree with my views more than this so-called ‘Freud’.”

"Moreover... my philosophy is closer to the original theory proposed by the first generation, isn't it?"

Lin Yu asked back seriously.

Although I made all sorts of preparations before coming, it seems...

This time, there's no need to steal the identity of "Fluvoxamine" for the time being.

The action plan using this identity can be saved for later use!