Taking action

The factory corridor was empty and silent. Crimson Moonlight shone through the windows, illuminating the two people inside. Luther's robe was even redder than the moonlight, while Sharron's translucent body was directly illuminated by the moonlight, leaving no shadow.

Is she telling the truth?

Luther suddenly spoke, asking the void beside him.

Who is he talking to?

Sharron maintained a calm, doll-like expression, but inwardly she felt a sense of surprise. Luther's behavior was strange, as if there were a third person in the corridor at that moment.

Then, something even more surprising happened.

"It's mostly true, but some details were concealed in the wording."

She saw Luther suddenly change his tone, his expression becoming gentle and profound. It was as if another soul, hidden within this body, had suddenly emerged and taken over the original owner's place. This person smiled and looked Sharron up and down, "I can understand; after all, everyone has secrets."

"You"

Sharron's translucent body flickered, like a faulty light bulb, and the scrutinizing gaze from the other side made her slightly uneasy. Fortunately, the other party's strange state did not last long; after saying that, they returned to their previous Indifference and crazed demeanor.

How many people do you have here?

As if nothing had just happened, Luther continued to ask.

"I have another companion, Sequence 6 'Zombie'," Sharron replied, adjusting her mindset. "If I have more time, I might be able to invite another Extraordinary. Although he's only Sequence 7, he has some unique qualities."

"Don't waste your time."

Luther shook his head. "I just killed Tyre. Before they discover us and become wary, we should immediately attack. Do you know where they are hiding?"

"It's right there at the Count of the Andes' villa, on a street in Queens."

Sharron shared the address with Luther, her azure eyes fixed on Luther as she said earnestly, "If you really want to go, I can offer assistance."

After all, these people were already hunting him down, and he was trying to eliminate them. Now that he unexpectedly has a powerful ally at Sequence 5, he doesn't need to use any schemes; he can just go directly to their door and overwhelm them with sheer strength!

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go."

After M's test, Luther trusted Sharron more. Without hesitation, he immediately took action.

By the time the two arrived at the Earl of the Andes villa in Queens, it was already late at night. The crimson moon was half-set in the sky, and the empty streets were still brightly lit. As expected of the safest neighborhood, even at this hour, there were still occasional police patrols.

On the way here, Sharron gave Luther a brief introduction to the "Rose School of Thought." This sect originally belonged to the orthodox tradition of the Southern Continent, but it Corrosion by an evil god and split into the "Indulgence Faction," which believed in the evil god, and the "Temperance Faction," which resisted.

Sharron and her companions were the last remaining forces of the Temperance Faction. After breaking free from control, they fled to Backlund, but were still hunted down.

What a coincidence, I also happen to be a [Temperance] person.

Luther thought to himself.

In fact, the word "Temperance" perfectly reflects the situation of their "Prisoner" Pathway.

The Nighthawks' internal documents vaguely describe the "Prisoner" Pathway mastered by the Rose School of Thought. The idea is that the mind is Prisoner of the body, and the body is Prisoner of the world. Those who follow this Pathway are extraordinary and constantly struggle with their own desires, teetering on the edge of losing control and madness.

Sequence 9 "Prisoner" are physically strong and possess many criminal abilities. Sequence 8 "Lunatic" can sacrifice their sanity for immense power. As for Sequence 7 Werewolf...

"You've already seen the Werewolf's abilities; just like in the legends, they are incredibly strong and have amazing regenerative abilities."

Sharron's body was hidden in the void, and only her ethereal voice echoed in Luther's ears.

"The two people in the villa are a 'Zombie' and a 'Wraith.' Jason Zombie has a body as strong as steel, impervious to ordinary handgun bullets. He also possesses the ability to manipulate corpses and create ice."

"Steve, like me, is Sequence 5 Wraith. He can transform himself into a true shadow, pass through walls, hide, attack souls, leap between mirrors, and also possesses some death magic, such as Evil Spirit Possession and manipulating enemies."

To ensure victory over the enemy, she shared all her intelligence without reservation.

I see

Luther seemed to be deep in thought.

Since "Wraith" have no physical form, physical attacks may not be very effective; it might be better to approach them from the soul level.

As he was thinking this, he saw Sharron look at him after she finished speaking, as if waiting for him to share his information.

That's right, it's about reciprocity.

Luther smiled and said succinctly:

"Shepherd."

"!"

"Don't be afraid."

He watched the other person's slightly changed expression with anticipation, and added, "I'm not with the Aurora Order, and I don't believe in that noisy guy called the True Creator."

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Sharron took some time to process it; she seemed somewhat shocked. But by the time they were both in front of the villa, it was too late to start doubting each other, so they had no choice but to continue as they were.

She added:

"They possess a powerful Beyonder Item called the 'Scarlet Lunar Corona,' which can greatly suppress our Pathway."

"This Beyonder Item can create a Full Moon effect within a certain range. For those who Indulgence themselves, it's an aid to enhance their power, but for us who maintain restraint, it's Curse that renders us incapable of fighting."

"If I successfully take them down, I can give up all the other loot, but I really want this item."

"Can."

Luther nodded. From the other party's description, it was a specialized, Beyonder Item, specifically designed for her Pathway, and not very useful to him.

After killing those guys, he planned to Grazing the Wraith. The only problem was that all seven slots in his body were now filled, and he needed to figure out which Lamb Soul to release and replace it.

However, it's not too late to consider these things after the war.

Turning his head and nodding to the void beside him, Luther activated his Psychological Invisibility and infiltrated the villa. The souls of the two Mid-Sequence extraordinary beings were exceptionally conspicuous, guiding him in the direction to proceed.

The further Luther walked, the more solemn his expression became.

He felt intense, extreme emotions.

The ability of the "Listener" allowed him to hear many Concealment voices. These were the resentful cries left behind by many tortured and murdered people before their deaths, which turned into endless wails that stimulated Luther's eardrums.

Amidst the wailing, a strange sound was also heard.

It looks like a woman.

I've revised some of the dialogue with Sharron in the previous chapter; the earlier development felt a bit forced.