The Taste of Lies

What level of strength is Eighth Stage Awakened? Linsey shifted her thinking.

In terms of ability alone, an artist at the Eighth Stage is capable of creating a world.

In mythology or novels, such abilities would make characters like creator gods.

Thinking about it this way, Fenna was able to pinpoint the existence of the Human Wisdom Codex.

That makes sense now.

So, what is Fenna's purpose? Why did she reveal this secret to me directly? Linsey's mind raced, and a multitude of thoughts rushed through her mind.

However, before he could even ask, Fenna had already understood everything and proactively explained, "Don't worry, the ' Human Wisdom Codex ' is not something that an ordinary Eighth Stage awakener can decipher. I was able to discover its existence because I was trying to imitate your performance just now, and I only noticed it when I was in close proximity."

"To be frank, this is something only an actor like me could discover!"

Linsey began:

"That..."

Fenna continued to answer:

"Of course the people on Black Tide Island didn't notice."

"If they had known you had this thing on you, they would have robbed you already."

"That's why I had to get the others out of the way before I could talk to you."

Linsey continued, "I..."

Fenna answered again, "Linsey, City of Law need the concept of anchor law in the Human Wisdom Codex."

"Are you going there to return it to the City of Law?"

Linsey thought to herself—

"Can you let me speak?" Fenna couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Pfft—"

"Haha, you're really cute. Go ahead and tell me, I'm waiting for you."

Linsey was a little annoyed by being interrupted.

He coughed twice before replying seriously:

"The reason the Human Wisdom Codex Code is in my possession is because someone used it to save me. If the stability and order of the whole world need it, I will naturally not keep it for myself."

Fenna's eyes widened with admiration for Linsey.

She could see into the soul of the young man before her. This answer was not perfunctory or deceptive, but rather Linsey's sincere thought after careful consideration.

She said to Linsey with satisfaction, "Then I should remind you of something."

"Your current skills are enhanced by the Human Wisdom Codex, but separating them later could lead to a very dangerous situation, you know?"

Linsey shrugged:

"This isn't the first or second time I've encountered a dangerous situation."

There will always be a way.

Upon hearing Linsey's answer, Fenna suddenly took a step forward.

The two were almost face to face, and Linsey could even see the reflection of her own face in the girl's pink pupils.

"Ah?"

Linsey's heart tightened.

He saw the movements of the Eighth Stage awakener but had no time to dodge. The next second, he felt a soft touch on his face.

Fenna gently kissed him on the cheek. "This is for you, a reward for the brave warrior."

"..."

Linsey was still in a daze.

He was startled awake when the changes on the Attribute Panel became apparent.

[Desperate Blessing - At a specific moment, the Soul Source Material within the blessing will be released, reversing life and death and forcibly locking the player's health at '1'.]

Isn't this just a health bar?

Even just looking at the literal meaning of Fenna's blessing to herself, its power is self-evident!

"Linsey, you'd better protect your story."

"Someone like you would easily be the object of passionate admiration in the City of a Thousand Sails."

"Just like that Hilude."

When Fenna spoke up to remind him, Linsey's face immediately turned pale.

He really didn't want to encounter another opponent as difficult to deal with as Hilude.

Moreover, upon closer examination, this matter...

Not only Hilude, Wala Wala would accompany him, and that was the reason in the beginning.

If he really makes a name for himself...

How many troubles must come knocking on the door of this city of City of a Thousand Sails?

At this moment, Fenna spoke again, "In my memory, every legal reform in the City of Law has been accompanied by iron and blood."

"Linsey, your future is a Thorn path."

At this point, Linsey couldn't help but feel a little curious.

From the start of the conversation until now, Fenna's attitude has been very friendly, and the marker on the map is unmistakably green.

This kindness...

Fenna interrupted again:

"Otherwise, should I be as extreme as Fallen Artist? Or as aloof as an authoritarian organizer?"

"Linsey, I've played countless roles. I've done all sorts of good and bad things, things you can and can't even imagine! But extreme emotions have never been able to take me any further."

"I didn't become who I am today until I understood the true meaning of acting and realized the significance of being a 'human being'."

"I would never act normally!"

"I will weep for the deceased, grieve for the suffering of strangers, and smile for the blooming of flowers!"

"..."

Fenna's answer was so straightforward that Linsey was momentarily at a loss for words.

Then, the girl in front of him smiled, "Alright, after saying so much, I should get going."

"For the deal on this stone pillar, go to Fimbul, and he will give you a suitable reward."

"Linsey, here's one last piece of advice—you'd better spend these days of the Art Festival in the theater with your girlfriend."

Fenna left this advice.

She took a step forward, and powerful Source Material Skill unfolded.

The entire room was conceptually transformed into a stage.

Fenna strode forward as if she were going on stage, and the path beneath her feet automatically transformed into a red carpet leading to the seabed.

The rock containing the secret studio was right in front of the actor.

Fenna stepped onto the seabed.

She turned her head one last time and winked at Linsey: "You have to hold her tight."

brush--

In an instant, all the strange phenomena in the room disappeared.

Without anyone opening the door.

The door behind Linsey suddenly opened, and Wala Wala tumbled in, falling towards Linsey.

Because of Fenna's reminder.

Linsey instinctively turned around, opened her arms, and hugged the tumbled-in Wala Wala.

"..."

Wala Wala and Linsey locked eyes.

The girl blinked, blushed, turned her head to the side, and stammered, "How... how did this door suddenly open?"

"I was lying on top of it just now, and I lost control for a moment..."

The Wala Wala suddenly stopped.

She quickly pulled herself out of her shyness and asked Linsey with concern, "Linsey, what about that actress? Did she do anything to you?"

Linsey shook her head slightly:

"That Miss Actor is surprisingly a good person."

"She didn't do anything to me, but instead gave me some pretty good advice."

"..."

"Nothing was done?"

Wala Wala looked doubtful. She leaned close to Linsey, staring intently at his face, and said:

"Why... do I the Taste of Lies?"

"Linsey, is that a lipstick mark on your face?"