Spirit World and the Seven Lights

"I will visit Miss Audrey," Fors said, then hesitated and added softly, "However, it may take a few days, you know, things haven't been peaceful on the streets lately."

All of this is thanks to the Aurora Order.

According to the newspapers, the terrorist organization Aurora Order carried out an attack that caused an Airship to crash, a street to be destroyed, and many people to be injured or killed. Fors learned more details from other sources: these mentally unstable Lunatic had actually led a large number of followers in a direct confrontation with the "Red Gloves" of the Goddess Church. At that time, the fires that broke out in the street illuminated the night sky, and blood and corpses even flowed down the Tussock River to the downstream area.

Due to the severity of the incident and its significant impact, the Goddess Church is still searching for those involved, and all unofficial Beyonders live in fear. The entire underworld of Backlund is immersed in a tense atmosphere; all gatherings, large and small, have been canceled, and most unofficial Beyonders have gone into hiding and ceased all activity.

If it weren't for the letter from Luther, Fors wouldn't have been willing to go out during such a sensitive time. Wouldn't it have been better to stay home and continue thinking about the beginning of his new book?

The chaotic East Borough is manageable, but as for Empress Borough, where Miss Audrey lives, the security is extremely high now. If she goes there, she is likely to be discovered, identified as a suspicious extraordinary person, and arrested.

"I know, you can wait a few days."

Luther nodded, his expression constantly shifting due to his split personality. He knew far more about the inside story Fors, because he could even be said to have instigated the entire incident.

"I'm glad you understand."

Fors relaxed a little and took a sip of tea.

"Oh, right."

Luther then remembered something else, "Do you still have that kind of stone you gave me before?"

He was referring to the dark blue stone Fors had given him as payment for treating Hugh. The stone's teleportation effect was extremely useful, saving Luther's life at a crucial moment, and he wanted to acquire several more for future use.

"That's the last one for you; we don't have any more."

Fors replied.

Is that all?

Luther looked slightly disappointed, then pressed on, "Where did you get it?"

Under his gaze, Fors dared not lie and had no choice but to honestly tell Luther that when she was a doctor, she had cared for an old woman on her deathbed. It was because of this old woman's gift that she embarked on the path of the extraordinary, and this bracelet was one of her belongings.

"Did she leave you anything?"

Luther asked.

"Besides the bracelet, she also kept a notebook called 'Spirit World Insights.'"

Fors replied.

The Spirit World?

Luther was no stranger to this term. In the realm of mysticism, it symbolized a phantom world that did not exist in reality, yet corresponded to it. This world was inhabited by all sorts of wondrous creatures and was rich in indescribable knowledge and mysteries. Even he himself had once summoned creatures from the Spirit World through Ritual.

However, Luther was unaware of any further developments in the Spirit World.

"What payment do I need to make to see these notes?"

Luther asked.

No payment is required.

Fors took a well-bound notebook from her handbag and handed it to her. "This is a copy I made. Please take it; it's a thank you for treating Hugh."

"Knowledge has value, and compensation should still be given."

Luther thought for a moment, then gave his sister a wink, who took out a 50-pound note and handed it to Fors. Saving someone was one thing, but Fors's timid attitude made it seem like he was bullying her if he didn't pay her something.

"You really don't need it."

Fors politely declined for a moment, but eventually accepted the Pound. Having joined the Tarot Club, she had many desires and was actually quite short of money lately. Therefore, she wasn't entirely firm in refusing Luther's offer.

That's really meticulous!

She touched the five 10-pound notes with a sigh, thinking to herself.

Luther then accepted the notebook with a clear conscience.

"Please be very careful, the knowledge contained here is somewhat dangerous. Even reading it for just a short while usually triggers mania and confusion," Fors warned. "If you notice anything amiss, please stop and calm down."

"I know."

Luther understood this all too well; he knew all too well how dangerous forbidden knowledge could be.

After that, they chatted for a few more minutes, and Fors repeatedly assured Audrey that he would contact her as soon as possible before getting up to take his leave.

After Fors left, Luther opened the handwritten copy of "Spirit World Insights" in the living room. He wanted to try to study it and see if he could figure out the principle behind the rapid travel. After flipping through a few pages, he felt the mental effects; his already restless emotions seemed to become even more unstable.

The handwriting in the notebook was fairly neat, the words were in Loenese without any mystery, and it was written on ordinary paper, but the contents of the notebook genuinely made me feel somewhat agitated.

Indeed, the problem lies with knowledge itself.

Even if he summoned Phantom Tide, he probably couldn't solve this problem. He could only follow Fors's suggestion and watch for a while, then rest.

The notebook, "Spirit World Insights," recounts the experiences of a powerful and extraordinary individual who traversed the Spirit World. He shared his insights and understanding of this strange world, introducing many of its creatures and rules.

According to the description here, after I used that stone, the world my body entered was the "Spirit World"?

Luther thought to himself, as if he had gained some insight.

Not only that stone, but when the Queen convened the gathering, he walked on the Yellow Brick Road, and the surrounding environment seemed to be the Spirit World. In other words, by moving in the Spirit World, one can travel between two places in the Real World.

That's true. The Spirit World doesn't have the concept of direction or space, but Spirit World location corresponds to the Real World. It's true that you can cross a short distance in the Spirit World, but travel a long distance in the real world.

Luther understood the principle of "Spirit World Traversal" and nodded with some satisfaction.

Furthermore, "Spirit World Insights" introduces seven pure lights that exist within it, each representing knowledge in its corresponding field. Many Mystical Pact Ritual in the realm of mysticism ultimately point to those seven Pure Lights.

Pure Lights was happy to teach people and impart knowledge.

Luther had seen similar descriptions in the Nighthawks' internal files, and he thought to himself that these seven seemed to be relatively neutral, even friendly, mysterious beings. At least stronger than evil gods like the True Creator, the Hidden Sage, or the Primordial Demoness.

Perhaps praying to them would be a good option?

His Secrets Suppliant told him this.