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

Chapter 179: The Director and Hannah

[Pocket-Sized Chef Apprentice: You ask what it can do? Why not ask it directly?]

Standing in the hotel stairwell, Lin Yu shifted his gaze from the ”Item Description” back to the tiny octopus before him.

”This is... a summon-type item,” Lin Yu thought to himself, feeling genuinely surprised.

While heʼd known the Banquet God was generous, he hadnʼt expected this level of generosity.

Summon-type items with autonomous consciousness and life were exceptionally rare throughout the entire Death Game.

Owning one would significantly reduce dungeon difficulty.

After all...

Once bound, these [items] would never betray their bound player.

In other words...

It was like gaining an absolutely loyal teammate.
Especially this little octopus before him - not only could it speak human language, but its logic was clear and speech complete, indicating remarkably high intelligence.

Moreover, most living ”summon-type items” possessed multiple abilities and effects.

Meaning a single one could replace several other items.

This little octopus came from distinguished origins, personally dispatched by the Banquet God - it definitely had some tricks up its sleeves!

Lin Yu couldnʼt help but think of ”Ka the Octopus” who had hosted the previous dungeon.

Gazing at it, Lin Yu felt his expectations rise.

”Hello, may I ask what your relationship with Ka is? And what abilities do you have?”

Lifting the small octopus level with his palm, Lin Yu asked softly.

The tiny octopus seemed delighted by Lin Yuʼs question.

”Ribbit! Greetings, future Proxy! Ka is both my teacher and my sixth uncle by blood!”

”Iʼve been learning cooking and combat skills from Uncle Ka, so Iʼm somewhat proficient in both areas.”

”Depending on available ingredients, I can currently prepare three basic dishes.”

”[Dish·Grilled Meat]: Slowly restores stamina and energy when consumed.”

”[Dish·Salad]: Temporarily enhances mental power and shortens cooldown times for your items and skills.”

”[Dish·Stew]: Alleviates or cures injuries and abnormal status effects.”

”I can source ingredients myself, but if the future Proxy provides premium ingredients... I might occasionally create advanced delicacies!”

”Each dish takes about 15 minutes... though as Iʼm still an apprentice, Iʼll need roughly eight hours of rest after cooking!”

The pink octopus announced proudly.

Lin Yu couldnʼt help but click his tongue in admiration.

”Incredible...”

The Banquet God had truly gifted him an entire set of synergizing items.

This little pink octopus alone essentially gave Lin Yu three additional consumable opportunities daily.

Paired with the [Banquet Pendant] and [Bliss Immortal Pot], the food effects could be maximized.

And...

”Thatʼs just your ʼculinaryʼ abilities, right? What about your ʼcombatʼ skills?”

Lin Yu asked eagerly.

The little octopus seemed slightly embarrassed by the question.

”Ribbit—Actually, Iʼm not very skilled in combat... Uncle Ka says my frontal assault capability is too weak, so he mostly taught me stealth techniques.”

”ʼRather than a warrior who crushes enemies, youʼre better suited as a top-tier assassin!ʼ—Thatʼs Uncle Kaʼs assessment of me!”

”So I only have two combat-related skills.”

”[Concealment Camouflage]... I can alter my body to perfectly match environmental colors, achieving near-invisibility.”

As it spoke, the octopus demonstrated.

Its pink skin gradually shifted hues until it nearly blended with Lin Yuʼs palm.

Even scrutinizing closely, Lin Yu could barely detect any flaws.

Only when the octopus moved could one glimpse faint outlines.

In poorer lighting or at distance, it would be completely undetectable.

After Lin Yuʼs praise, the octopus bashfully returned to its original form.

”Ribbit hehe, itʼs nothing special really, just an extension of our [Racial Talent]...”

”My second skill is more impressive—a unique technique I developed myself: [Illusory Ink]!”

Puffing its cheeks, the pink octopus sprayed a stream of rainbow-hued ink.

The ink evaporated midair, forming a larger red octopus.

Lin Yu recognized it as Ka the Octopus from before.

The ink illusion had perfectly replicated Kaʼs appearance.

More surprisingly...

This ”Illusory Ka” could move and speak!

Wielding a spatula, it declared:

”Devote 100% heart to food! Ensure every dish satisfies guests completely!”

The voice matched Kaʼs perfectly, though the scripted lines sounded slightly unnatural coming from him.

Regardless...

”Truly amazing! This skill will definitely be useful!”

Lin Yu gave a thumbs-up to the pink octopus hiding behind its illusion.

”Ribbit! Thank you, future Proxy!”

The pink octopus cheerfully dispersed the ink illusion.

Lin Yu patted its head.

”No need for formalities. From now on, just call me... hmm, usually ʼDirector,ʼ though when I change appearances, I might need you to adjust how you address me sometimes.”

The octopus nodded somewhat comprehendingly.

”Understood... future Proxy... no, Director!”

It raised a tiny tentacle in salute.

Lin Yu nodded.

”Oh right, you know what to call me... but I donʼt know your name yet.”

”Since Ka has a name, you must have one too?”

The pink octopus nodded vigorously.

”Yes yes, my name is ʼBaʼ!”

”Director, you can call me ʼBaʼ or ʼBabaʼ!”

It answered earnestly.

The sincere response nearly broke Lin Yuʼs composure.

”Well... your name is nice, but it occurs to me... ʼDirectorʼ is my codename, so I should give you one too!”

”Iʼll call you... Hannah!”

Rather than taking offense, the pink octopus became ecstatic.

”Wow—A codename! Iʼm Hannah!”

”So cool... as expected of the Director!”