"The Doctor's Syringe? Not only can you draw Classes, but you can also possess Class Items?"
Wang Yuyang said in astonishment.
Lin Yu nodded. "Yes, but this is also an effect of my Class Item... it can transform into a Class Item corresponding to the Class associated with the identity I currently hold."
Lin Yu paused, sensing the massive surge of belief rushing in once again, silently storing it away with the Pyramid Scheme.
The purpose of that sentence was precisely to extract belief in this setting.
So much belief from so many experts—it would be a shame not to reap a full harvest!
Moreover, Lin Yu couldn't help but marvel at how high his credit rating was now...
In fact, he observed that quite a few people from the Psychological Society and the Marauders were intently memorizing the "intel" he had voluntarily thrown out.
He had originally planned to use the Teeth of Prophecy if not enough people believed him—after all, that statement was essentially true.
What he described was indeed the effect of the Counterfeit.
Of course, there was no way Lin Yu would reveal the Counterfeit's name out loud.
"This item is called the Stage Prop. Although it's just a Class Item, as you can see... it's very useful."
Lin Yu said flatly, and Wang Yuyang nodded slightly.
"But I'm still a bit puzzled. I understand the Syringe's effect—it worsens the injuries, poisoning, or illness of a target who is already wounded, poisoned, or sick..."
"But my injuries only consist of this one small cut and the internal damage from that collision earlier. So why am I feeling... so weak right now?"
Wang Yuyang stood in place, speaking with confusion.
He was now chatting with Lin Yu so calmly not because he didn't want to fight anymore.
It was because he had already lost nearly all his strength and mobility.
In fact, the only reason Wang Yuyang could still stand was his astonishing willpower, bined with the support of his battle armor.
"Because you've been poisoned," Lin Yu said, lowering his gaze. "What I amplified was the effect of you being poisoned without your knowledge."
"When did I get poisoned?"
Wang Yuyang was curious.
"The water mist I manipulated is toxic," Lin Yu admitted. "When I first attacked you with the bow, I didn't actually expect the arrows to acplish much..."
"You probably noticed from the first two arrows: my bow can attach effects to the arrows it shoots... The first arrow was Burning, the second was Explosive... and the third was Poisoning."
"It coats the arrow with a neurotoxin, and the arrow I used for the third shot was different from the first two. It was an alchemical material called Everflowing Copper Liquid—a metal that can change form according to my will and is liquid in its normal state," Lin Yu said very calmly. "Its toxicity was preserved and then mixed into the water mist I created afterward. Of course, diluted that way, bined with inhalation being far less effective than direct injection through a wound into the bloodstream, you didn't notice... but you were indeed poisoned."
"That's also why you didn't see me use the twin swords afterward. Those swords only became effective after being reinforced by the Everflowing Copper Liquid—but during the tornado, I had to prioritize using the Everflowing Copper Liquid to poison you."
"Of course, to prevent the effect from being too weak, I still went all out to cut that small opening in your body with my dagger. Besides making sure the Syringe I stabbed in while you were distracted didn't fail to pierce your skin due to insufficient force, it also let water and the copper liquid seep in a bit," Lin Yu explained. "But... as it turns out, I was overthinking it."
As Lin Yu spoke, Wang Yuyang let out a breath.
"So that's how it is. Truly... impressive."
"To be honest, if I still had any strength left, the toxin wouldn't have been able to do anything to me—I have ways to neutralize it too. But... exhausting my stamina and condition was part of your strategy, wasn't it?"
Lin Yu nodded.
"Of course. You're very smart to have figured it out so quickly."
"Naturally, I'm not as smart as you, who came up with this winning strategy," Wang Yuyang said, already feeling his consciousness grow more and more blurred. He dismissed his entire battle armor and slowly sat down on the ground. "I lost without any grievance at all."
Lin Yu also sat down and spoke. "To be honest, my strategy wasn't so much smart as it was despicable... Not only did I use poison, but I also exploited your weakness."
"If I hadn't used the Musician's ability at the end to play your loved one's voice and distract you, I wouldn't have had the confidence to hit you with the Syringe."
Wang Yuyang laughed and said, "What's despicable about that... If I were a Musician and had thought of that, I would have used 'Zhu Ming's' voice to interfere with you too."
"I have to correct you—she's not my loved one or partner."
Lin Yu said helplessly.
Wang Yuyang asked back, "But if you really heard her voice behind you, would you have been just as distracted as I was?"
Lin Yu sat in silence, not answering.
Wang Yuyang laughed with unusual openness.
"Hahahaha, this is great. Truly an unforgettable duel for me... You're the best opponent I've ever faced, 'May May.'"
Then, the toxin fully took effect. He slowly closed his eyes and fell unconscious.
The referee, Earl, immediately began counting.
"Ten, nine, eight..."
In the audience stands, everyone was filled with amazement.
"Order is going to win!"
"Such a terrifying ability..."
"No, it's not that the ability is terrifying—it's his battle intelligence that's unparalleled... The abilities that decided the oute were the Musician's basic skill and the Doctor's First-Tier Syringe..."
On the Psychological Society's side, the members of the Professional mittee were buzzing with discussion, and Fluoxetine had a smug smile on her face.
Meanwhile, on Order's side, the Grandmaster looked at Li Hua.
"You found yourself a good successor."
Li Hua humbly lowered his head, but a hint of pride shone through the glare on his glasses.
"Not at all... And he still has room for improvement. At the very least, he seems to have some special feelings for that Psychological Society member about to represent the Free Alliance."
"So what?" the Tycoon said. "Are people not allowed to have feelings? Wasn't this all talked through already... What, just because that Free Alliance member says a couple of things on stage, you bring it up again? You'll break the rades' hearts."
The two played off each other, and the Grandmaster smiled, sealing the matter once and for all in front of the many Night Watchmen and Order higher-ups.
"He's already representing Order in battle. He chose to fight even when he might have to face that girl. That's enough to prove where his loyalties lie."
"At the very least, this victory of his means the Free Alliance won't get a single one of the Nine Great Treasures... Isn't that enough to show his stance?"
As the Grandmaster spoke, Good Night immediately took the lead in standing up and applauding, looking down at the arena.
"Well said, incredible! May May... no, Director! You are truly the pride of our Jiangcheng! Having an Assistant Team Leader like you is truly my blessing!"
Driven by Good Night's enthusiasm, a wave of applause erupted from Order's seating area.
But the applause was quickly drowned out by another voice.
The Diviner stood up and shouted loudly toward Lin Yu in the arena.
"Director—I am now inviting you, as the leader of the Marauders, to join our organization!"
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