151. Curse Mage

Malik and the Gray brothers are most likely wild superhumans, and their actions are naturally characterized by caution.

Needless to say, both the physical and spellcasting sides have undergone extraordinary Baptism and possess a sensitivity to anomalies.

In the eyes of these three people, the Ancient Mansion across the street resembled a ferocious beast lying on the ground, exuding an aura of danger.

"No wonder it's a restricted area that the Federation has specifically designated to isolate!"

Sulu feigned shock as well. "How about... we go back first?"

Anyway, their employer Lux, wanted them to investigate Lanny, not to flatten this restricted area.

The findings from the investigation seem sufficient to cover up the matter.

Upon hearing this, the Gray brothers were clearly tempted, but Malik refused. "I want to try. The so-called forbidden zone is nothing more than a weak point between the Spirit World and reality; at most, it will attract some spirits."

He was considered one of Lux's confidants, so naturally he had to work even harder.

However, Malik is not a reckless person.

He held a black container containing a piece of Lanny's finger bone, facing the Ancient Mansion, and began chanting a complex and difficult incantation.

It seems they intend to summon the other party's spirit and resolve the issue outside.

'Huh? This seems to be... the [Spellcaster's ] path?'

Little did he know that in Sulu's eyes, his actions had already revealed his true colors.

'The [Spellcaster] path begins as an [Apprentice], specializing in incantations and curses; it's a very strange school... It can be combined with [Swordsman] to form a special advanced class, [Cursed Swordsman]!'

'However, if one chooses to specialize in the [Spellcaster] path, they will also become extremely powerful in the later stages, skilled in various laws, somewhat similar to the Eastern concept of words becoming law, such as... Law: Death!'

'As for the Gray brothers, their path is also very strange!'

After spending this time together, Sulu had some guesses about the two brothers' professions.

Knowing someone's career path in advance is naturally very beneficial.

Before the legends, this could all be specifically targeted.

"In reality, after the expert level, it becomes more difficult for extraordinary individuals to defeat those of higher levels, as they excel in their respective fields. However, the legendary-level Baptism represents a qualitative leap, a comprehensive improvement that eliminates all weaknesses."

Sulu pursed his lips, watching Malik's performance.

A few minutes later...

Whew!

A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up a few withered leaves.

"No... what happened?"

Malik looked on incredulously.

His spell was activated, and he used Lanny's own bones as a medium. The opponent's spirit should have obediently come out under the influence of the spell.

"This is troublesome... There's something strange about this Ancient Mansion."

Malik murmured, "Perhaps... it has formed some kind of 'boundary,' isolating my spells. I must enter it so that I can truly contact that Evil Spirit."

He looked at Sulu and the other two. "You... escort me inside!"

"What?"

The Gray brothers were instinctively startled, while Sulu sneered and revealed the gun holster at his waist, "On what grounds?"

"Since we've already accepted the job, we have to give it a try no matter what!"

Malik said expressionlessly, "I don't need your protection to go deeper. Just get into the Ancient Mansion, even if it's just one step behind the gate!"

According to the theory of partitioning, the space outside the Ancient Mansion and the space inside the Ancient Mansion are two different spaces.

When summoned from the outside, the effect is blocked.

Once inside the Ancient Mansion, you can definitely curse that Evil Spirit to death!

"Just entering through the gate?"

The Gray brothers exchanged a glance, feeling that as long as they didn't delve too deeply or alert anything unusual, a small adventure seemed acceptable.

After all, the Silent Forest's name was known in the supernatural community, but it didn't have any particularly terrifying reputation.

"Yes."

Malik saw the Gray brothers nod, a smile appearing on his face. He then looked at Sulu and asked, "And you?"

"I... I'm fine!"

Sulu's words were meaningful and profound.

After reaching a consensus, the eldest of the Gray brothers stepped forward, put on a black glove, and grasped the doorknob.

Boom!

The door swung open with a bang, and a stench of decay wafted out.

'Huh? I definitely opened it last night...'

Sulu followed the three inside, his Inspiration Expansion outwards like a spider web.

"Okay, this is fine!"

Malik stopped a little inside the threshold and spoke slowly.

"This works?"

Sulu was speechless; given his position, half of his body was still outside the wall.

But this is for the best, after all, this Ancient Mansion is really eerie, and it seems that these people aren't just acting recklessly.

'It seems... that's how it should be. After all, the power of a superhuman belongs to themselves; once they die, they have nothing left... Even if Malik is Lux's trusted confidant, the latter can't force him to risk his life for personal gain!'

Sulu gradually came to a realization.

During Twilight of the Gods, all kinds of supernatural powers lie dormant, and mortal regimes still have the power to suppress them.

But nowadays, professionals are growing rapidly, and although the Federation's foundation is expanding at a rapid pace, conflicts are inevitable.

Chaos and conflict will be the main themes of the world going forward!

Although I know this is necessary for extraordinary individuals to rise to power, I still feel somewhat...

Sulu shook his head, watching Malik begin casting the spell again.

"In my name... I command you... the spirit associated with the skeleton, appear before me immediately..."

Malik used Ancient Hebraic, and some of his pronunciations were not quite standard, but they were still usable.

After listening for a few moments, Sulu suddenly had a flash of Inspiration.

A somewhat ethereal spirit gradually emerged at the end of the corridor, transforming into the image of a young man. As if driven by some force, he stepped forward one step at a time.

"That Evil Spirit!"

He's here!

The Gray brothers growled excitedly, clenching their fists and striking each other.

Bang! Bang!

Amidst the muffled thud, Sulu's Inspiration clearly sensed something different.

It was as if their fists had transformed into extraordinary weapons capable of harming spirits.

"It leans towards the physical aspect, using both fists as weapons, yet it also possesses extraordinary attributes?"

Sulu's heart skipped a beat. "Could it be... [Fist Fighter]?"

This is a second-tier profession, but the first tier is [Apprentice], which comes from a very strange path—[Monk]!

Unlike the [Brawler] path, the [Fist Fighter] specializes in fist techniques and incorporates the meditation skills of the [Apprentice], resulting in a high willpower attribute.

[Apprentice] -- [Fist Fighter] -- [Monk] -- [Fist Master]!

This is a profession similar to that of ascetics, and even the White Tower does not record information about this profession.

"Um?"

Just then, as the young man stepped forward, Sulu's Inspiration seemed to be startled and instantly withdrew.

"A second-tier [Evil Spirit] couldn't possibly do that."

Sulu was startled. "Unless..."