A rollback after death? Then let them offer their loyalty!

Chapter 88 Rewards

Almost the instant Lin Yu appeared, several inner-city sheriffs in dark blue uniforms with badges pinned to their chests quickly approached, their expressions serious and their movements efficient.

"Mr. Lin Yu?" the middle-aged sheriff in the lead confirmed, his tone official and businesslike.

But there was a hint of scrutiny and curiosity hidden in his eyes.

"it's me."

"Congratulations on passing the Abyss Trial. Please follow us. The higher-ups have been waiting for you to confer your rank and arrange your subsequent duties."

Lin Yu nodded, asked no further questions, and followed behind them.

Meanwhile, the inner-city residents in the square all turned their attention to this newcomer, whispering among themselves.

After all, those who emerge from this teleportation point are the victors who have passed through a brutal selection process.

After passing through several wide and clean streets, we entered an administrative building with a dignified design and a silver-gray color scheme.

The elevator ascended silently and eventually stopped at a floor marked "Resource Scheduling and Personnel Management Office, District 9".

The corridor was quiet and brightly lit.

In a spacious conference room, Lin Yu met several people dressed in the senior uniforms of the nature reserve.

In the center stands an elderly man with gray hair and a dignified face; the patterns on his epaulets indicate his extremely high status.

Without lengthy pleasantries, the old man picked up a document directly, his voice steady and powerful:

"Lin Yu, according to the final evaluation of the Abyss Trial - the shortest completion time in history, overall rating SSS."

In accordance with the Nature Reserve's "Special Talent Promotion Regulations," you are hereby exceptionally granted the position of "Head of the Seventh Section of the Resource Allocation Office."

You will be awarded the rank of Level 3 Inspector, enjoying corresponding authority and resource allocation. Additionally, based on your trial rating, you will receive a special resource as a bonus.

The old man gestured, and his adjutant stepped forward and placed a dark gray metal box in front of Lin Yu.

The box opened automatically, revealing a dark gray stone slab about the size of a palm and two fingers thick lying quietly inside.

The silver patterns on the stone slab seemed to have a life of their own, wriggling slightly and emitting a mysterious and obscure fluctuation.

"The rule slab," the old man said in a deep voice.

"Produced from certain high-level rule spaces, extremely rare."

It can assist in the fusion process of stable Sequence 6 and above Oddities, or provide a foundation and direction for the advancement of contained Oddities, reducing the risk of backlash.

However, caution is still required when using it, as improper guidance can lead to accidents.

Lin Yu nodded and calmly accepted the stone slab, saying, "Understood."

"Section Chief Lin, your conferment of rank and appointment are effective immediately. The Seventh Section is responsible for resource coordination in the Seventh District of the Ninth Protected Area, preliminary screening of abnormal events, and some field support."

"Detailed information on the jurisdiction and a list of personnel will be provided to you later." The old man looked at Lin Yu with piercing eyes:

"Is there a problem?"

"I have a question." Lin Yu looked up, his tone calm:

"I'd like to know, which region or department do Qin Xue and Qin Shuang, the members of the investigation team who were previously transferred back from the Jiangcheng planned area, currently belong to?"

A knowing glint flashed in the old man's eyes, as if he wasn't surprised by the question.

A female adjutant wearing glasses beside him immediately activated the light screen, quickly checked, and replied:

"Qin Xue and Qin Shuang, former members of the Jiangcheng Special Investigation Team, have completed their reporting and quarantine procedures and are temporarily assigned to the 'Inner City Security Bureau's Special Operations Reserve Team'."

Currently, their residence and main activity area are located within the Seventh District.

District 7... What a coincidence?

Lin Yu's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. Was it a coincidence, or some kind of arrangement?

However, this suited him perfectly.

"Understood, no problem," Lin Yu said.

"Very good." The old man nodded.

"You can familiarize yourself with the environment first, and officially start your duties in three days. Also—"

He paused, his tone slightly heavier:

"As a newly appointed section chief, especially someone who has been promoted exceptionally, many people will be watching you."

The situation in District Seven isn't the most complex, but it's certainly not peaceful. Use your abilities and methods to prove you're fit for this position.

"Yes."

......

After leaving the conference room, Lin Yu did not go directly to his office on the seventh floor, but instead returned to the apartment assigned to him in the inner city.

Close the door to shut out the outside world.

He took out the rule stone slab and placed his gambler's revolver, which had been with him for a long time, on the slab.

The moment the two made contact, the silver patterns on the stone slab suddenly brightened, like a reawakened neural network of blood vessels, spreading wildly up the dark gun barrel.

The revolver began to vibrate violently, the ancient patterns on the surface of the gun twisted and rearranged, emitting a low hum.

An increasingly deep, frenzied, and intensely thirsty aura spread out.

"Hiss... More delicious... Advancement!" A greedy thought, filled with flattery and ecstasy, crashed into Lin Yu's mind from the depths of the revolver.

Immediately afterwards, the light and shadow above the gun body twisted and converged, and the phantom of a revolver slowly emerged.

It faced Lin Yu, its enormous mouth opening and closing silently, spewing out frenzied breath:

"Sequence Five! Praise be to our Lord! The spoils...all belong to you!"

The phantom raised its illusory hand and placed it on its chest, performing an exaggerated yet ancient bow.

It instantly transformed into a thick beam of blood-red light, which suddenly poured into the revolver below.

"Zheng—!"

The tremors ceased, and the radiance subsided.

The Gambler's Revolver doesn't look much different, but its color is darker and its weight is slightly increased, giving it a close, almost visceral feel when held.

The patterns became deep and complex, vaguely forming an abstract design of a roulette wheel.

Lin Yu clearly sensed that it had successfully crossed the key threshold and advanced to the fifth-order strange creature.

Lin Yu's core ability, "Deadly Roulette," has also been upgraded. Now, he can force opponents of Sequence 4 or below, or other supernatural beings, to start a roulette game with "life" as the stake.

It can be said that the Gambler's Revolver is Lin Yu's trump card right now, and it fits Lin Yu's ability to rewind perfectly. Below Sequence 4, Lin Yu is practically invincible.

A flash of excitement crossed Lin Yu's eyes for a moment, then he sheathed the revolver, which had been concealing its aura, and the silver patterns on the stone slab completely faded.

He changed into his dark blue, almost black, section chief uniform, his epaulets gleaming silver, put on the sanction ring, and left the apartment.

......

Back at the Administration Bureau, Lin Yu, guided by his adjutant, went down to the seventh floor.

The section chief's private office was spacious and bright, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of part of the Seventh District.

A brand-new communication device has been placed on the desk.

This is something that the planned area doesn't have, including the surveillance cameras at the entrance, which are only available in the protected area.

Lin Yu had just sat down and started the equipment, and before he could even look at the data for his jurisdiction, an urgent communication came in.

The caller ID read "Office of the Director of the Resource Dispatch Department".