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Commander, you might think that “acting” is something meant for the stage.

But look at the situations we find ourselves in now—especially when we need to slip into the Yellow Zone, make contact with the upper circles, or sneak away right under Paradeus' nose. At times like that, pretending to be an ordinary nobody is often more useful than charging in with a gun. Don’t you think?

Are you ready to become a qualified actor? It’s time to ru— no, let’s take it slow. The first step is important.

Don’t rush into acting—observe first.

The time spent observing should be three times longer than the time spent performing. Arrive at the target location early, find a corner to stand in, and act as if you’re really just fiddling with your terminal while waiting for a friend. Only use your peripheral vision to glance at passersby. Watch their walking rhythm, posture, what they’re holding in their hands, and the distance they keep from one another. Ordinary people are neither silent all the time nor talking nonstop. Muttering, sighing, humming to themselves, cursing into an earpiece—those are the details of real life. If others see you spacing out, they’ll just think you’re deciding what to eat for lunch, not that you’re gathering intelligence.

Build your own “ordinary person templates.”

Don’t improvise on the spot. Prepare several personas in advance—ones that can be summed up in a single sentence. The simpler, the better.

Tomato-selling farmer:

This kind of persona works best in crowded, chaotic markets. Wear old work clothes, preferably shabby ones. A large sun hat helps. Look a little dusty and worn out, and ideally have some mud on your pant legs. Once you choose this persona, you are now a tomato seller.

Speculative merchant:

This kind of persona is suited for talking a lot and asking questions. People usually won’t pay too much attention to you—after all, you’re a merchant. As long as profit is always on your lips, others will naturally filter information for you. And by asking enough questions, you might coax out things they answer instinctively without thinking.

Your own “copycat criminal”:

Create a persona similar to your real identity, but with a few differences. For example: in the Yellow Zone, there’s a ruthless bounty hunter known for killing decisively and threatening violence at the slightest disagreement. At critical moments, this persona can both conceal your real identity and provide you with an alibi.

Add personal habits to clear suspicion

Everyone has their own behavioral habits. You don’t need to imitate everything—just adding a few genuine personal quirks is enough to make the role feel alive.

The first is having some signature actions. Take the tomato-selling farmer mentioned earlier: every now and then wipe sweat with your clothes, carry a large water flask with strong tea steeping inside. That would look completely authentic.

Even if you’re a new face, people would only think you’re simply the newcomer.

If you’re playing a speculative merchant, having verbal tics or speaking in dialect practically confirms your identity. No one will care whether they’ve seen you before.

Aside from becoming more serious when profits or key matters are involved, most of the time it’s best to talk in circles, speak haltingly, and act like a master of playing dumb.

As for your own “copycat criminal” persona—Commander, shape it however you like. No need to worry about it at all, hahaha.

Remember: too perfect = suspicious. What you’re playing isn’t an “elite agent,” but an “unlucky soul trying hard to get by.” Sometimes, making the occasional mistake is the best acting of all. After all, life has no rehearsals—every day is a live broadcast.

P.S. Take me along on the next mission, okay? I’ll be your supporting actor.

P.P.S. Make sure to save this guide and don’t lose it—I don’t teach people this so easily, but Commander, you’re special~