The Essence of the Tide

Luther stood on the floor, feeling the surging of the Phantom Tide in his mind, his heart filled with astonishment.

The Tide had always protected him from all kinds of mental harm suddenly changed its attitude when he prayed to the Fool, reacting strongly to that being. This made it impossible for him to complete his prayer to the Fool, let alone establish a connection with him.

Moreover, when Luther tries to pray to the Fool without actively summoning the Tide, the Tide immediately respond, automatically surging up to stop his prayer process.

What exactly is this so-called "Fool"?

Luther thought to himself.

After that, he tried several more times, but the Tide kept stopping him, and he couldn't complete his prayer to the Fool. Helpless, he could only give up for the time being. He raised the Silver Dagger and pierced the Wall of Spirituality.

"Call!"

The Spirituality energy swirled and dispersed in the air, creating a whistling sound in the center of the living room.

"Elder brother."

The girl beside him stepped forward and took his arm. "Did something go wrong with your prayers?"

"Hmm, I don't know why I can't contact that [Fool]."

Luther replied.

He didn't tell his sister the real reason: his Golden Finger had clashed with the [Fool]. Because this strange thing was related to his time travel, telling his sister would be like revealing his past, telling her that he wasn't her original brother.

Luther felt somewhat guilty towards Cecilia.

It wasn't just because she had acquired her brother's body, but also because she caused her to be controlled by Ms. M, drop out of school again, leave her hometown, and come to Backlund to take care of her for a long time while she was ill.

I should digest the Potion as soon as possible and stabilize my mental state.

He thought to himself that this way, his sister could also be freed from the constraints of taking care of him. As for things like seeking revenge against Ince Will, he could handle that himself.

"Cecilia, what are your plans after my mental illness is cured?"

Feeling the warmth of his sister's hand on his arm, he couldn't help but ask.

The black-haired girl glanced at him, looking slightly confused.

". Intend?"

"Yes, you don't have much free time right now because of me. What do you want to do after I get better?"

Luther asked, "Do you want to continue your studies?"

He noticed that the other person was frowning, as if they were thinking seriously.

"I have no idea."

She replied, "Right now, I'm only thinking about taking care of you; I haven't thought about anything else."

"Then start thinking about it."

Luther said, "As long as it's within my power, I'll definitely prepare it for you."

As he said this, a thought suddenly struck him, and he remembered something.

How about we buy Cecilia a kitten?

He recalled that his younger sister had loved cats since she was little, but because his family was poor, they never had the opportunity to keep one. When he was in Tingen, he had thought about getting one for his sister, but he immediately encountered Ms. M, and the matter was dropped.

Okay, let's ask around first, see if anyone has a cat or if there are any pet stores. Don't tell my sister yet, give her a surprise.

Luther thought to himself.

He chatted with his sister for a few more minutes, then excused himself by saying he had a headache from exhausting his Spirituality and went back to his room on the second floor to rest.

"Come out."

After returning to his bedroom, he turned his head and spoke to the empty air.

As if in response to his call, a phantom figure gradually emerged, White Robe, red hair, golden eyes—it was the phantom of Ms. M. She remained as before, not disappearing as Luther's mental state improved.

Tell me, what exactly is the Tide in my mind, and what is that ocean itself?

With disgust in his eyes, Luther stepped forward and asked Ms. M.

Not only was the Fool, but he was also puzzled by the sound of Tide in his mind. Since his transmigration, he had taken the existence of this thing for granted, without delving deeper or figuring out its essence and principles.

Recalling what happened in Tingen that day, Ms. M went so far as to fake her death and give up everything to take over his body, all to gain control of that Tide. Therefore, she must have a deep understanding of this sea and the sound of that Tide.

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Ms. M looked at Luther calmly, a gentle smile on her face. She still didn't speak. The only time she spoke was back at Capim's mansion, when she used words to bewitch Luther, driving him to the brink of madness.

Luther guessed that she wasn't incapable of speaking, but rather harbored ill intentions, wanting to speak at a crucial moment and lead Luther astray!

The familiar fragrance lingered in his nostrils, warm and pleasant, but Luther only felt a surge of anger.

"Still not going to speak? Do you really think I have no way to deal with you?"

He said with a sneer, raising his hand.

"Whip!"

Luther commanded Katie's soul, unleashing the "Pain Whip." An invisible whip appeared in the air, raised high, and then fell fiercely. The whip was imbued with mental damage and had a powerful effect on Spirit Body as well.

"Smack!"

A crisp, loud sound rang out as the whip lashed across Ms. M's body. A look of pain immediately crossed her face, and her figure became increasingly ethereal.

Aren't you going to tell me yet?

Luther coldly said, and then used the "Pain Whip" repeatedly to lash at Ms. M's figure. After a few Whip, Ms. M's figure completely disappeared.

"Hidden?"

Normally, Luther would have been eager for her to disappear. But now, he didn't want her to have it so easy.

Do you think I don't know where you're hiding?

He muttered to himself, then closed his eyes slightly.

Within his body, there are seven peculiar spaces within his Flesh. These are temporary resting places for the souls he Grazing. Luther's Flesh surround and control them, subjecting them to constant torment.

Luther sensed that these souls, driven by some force, were beginning to fade and lose their luster.

Of them, the Pyromaniac's soul was the most sparse.

Of the seven Slot, the earliest soul came from Ms. M's Beyonder Item. That large red Rose Ring was made with the Beyonder Characteristic of the Shepherd and was also the source of the Shepherd's Potion within Luther, which allowed him to directly obtain the multiple "Lamb" contained within it.

However, he was brought to the brink of death by Ince Will's betrayal, and most of the Lamb were expelled. When he regained consciousness, only the Pyromaniac and an unknown, unreachable soul remained.

Luther had made some guesses about this unreachable soul. Oldest One, he speculated that it might be Demigod- level soul higher than his Sequence, which would explain why it was impossible to contact. But now, he was more inclined to believe that this soul was likely Ms. M was hiding within him.

"Come out here."

He spoke to the soul.