The Mask

After reviewing everything, Sulu felt that his previous plan was feasible.

There are only a few places that need to be modified.

He looked at the two bird beaks in his hands.

The most impressive thing about this [Occultist] is not his own skills, but his ability to create Curio!

Although most [Occultist] can only create the most common Curio, or artifacts with a slight touch of supernatural power, with legendary items being an even greater dream, the sheer quantity they can produce can be overwhelming!

"I'm certain that, given Kira Giles's experiences, he must have accumulated a vast amount of Curio. Once he returns to his physical body and is fully equipped, I'd probably be no match for him!"

As for being Evil Spirit Possession? That's his own fault, and even the best equipment won't help him.

"I just don't know if Evil Spirit can use Curio... I hope not, otherwise it would be dangerous."

Evil Spirit are not normal people and may not have complete thinking abilities.

But what's scary is that once they get a suitable 'shell', they learn how to study!

Gradually, he's becoming like a normal person! Even smarter than a normal person!

If the possession lasts too long, it often truly takes over the body and becomes impossible to force out.

That's why Kira compromised with Sulu so readily.

"The possibility of extraordinary items must be taken into account..."

Sulu looked at his hand.

As a newly minted [Occultist], he was penniless, with only these two bird beaks as his sole material.

Based on his current skills and knowledge of the occult, after a brief examination, he could confirm that they belonged to the category of supernatural materials.

As for its use?

Firstly, it can be made into a headgear similar to a mask, which can defend against attacks from spirits.

The awkward thing is that there's too little material; it can only cover about half the face, so the protection range is limited to the head. However, it can be modified to have the effect of a gas mask.

Sulu still vividly remembers Angie Ribby's methods and feels a little scared. If he encounters the same enemy in the future, he can use the mask to defend himself.

The second method involves adding other extraordinary materials to create a one-time-use item that can emit a sonic attack, similar to a weakened version of the ' Banshee Wail '!

Unfortunately, at this time, Sulu had no other materials!

Furthermore, crafting the second type of Curio requires a high level of skill; otherwise, the chances of failure are very high.

Sulu's current skill level needs to be improved first.

He went to the window and looked at the sky.

It was still afternoon.

What happened at the meat processing plant should have already alerted Gerald.

However, the other party needs to conduct an investigation, and it's impossible for them to commit murder and arson with a group of henchmen in broad daylight, so the operation should be scheduled for nighttime.

"Anyway, I don't live far away. Once they confront that Evil Spirit, I'll be able to detect any movement!"

After being promoted to [Occultist], his Inspiration could now extend to about twenty meters, and if he were simply paying attention to some major disturbances, this range could be expanded even further!

"So... let's practice first?!"

Sulu excitedly took out a candlestick and lit the candle.

The strange bird's beak is made of supernatural material; ordinary flames cannot melt it.

Thus, Sulu's Inspiration spread and reached into the candlelight.

Whoosh!

The candle flame suddenly flared up, turning a silvery white.

This is the fire of the spirit, also called ' Spirit Fire '!

It is a type of flame from the extraordinary side! It is widely used in potions and the crafting of magical artifacts.

This knowledge comes from [Wonder Item Crafting LV1]!

At the same time, he took out the set of sacrificial silver utensils and selected one of the silver bowls. "In the name of the spirit! Pour it in!"

The small silver bowl was instantly enveloped in a light, and gradually became scalding hot under the scorching of the Spirit Fire.

Upon seeing this, Sulu immediately put the two bird beaks inside.

One won't do; there aren't enough materials!

As the Spirit Fire licked at it, the bird's beak inside gradually began to melt, like a wax figure.

Immediately afterwards, Sulu picked up the silver knife, cut his finger, and let the blood drip into it.

Blood of the Medium!

This is an extraordinary material that is used in the creation of many paranormal items and can be used as a substitute for many other materials.

Of course, Sulu wouldn't admit that he simply didn't have the time or resources to collect other materials and had to make do with using his own blood instead.

As fresh blood dripped in, the bird's beak inside the silver bowl completely melted into a pool of liquid of various colors, from which the faint sound of birdsong could be heard.

"The first step, melting is complete. Next step is the second step... shaping!"

Sulu was somewhat excited.

Time passed second by second.

As the sky outside turned pitch black, inside the hotel...

Sulu looked at the silver mask in his hand with delight.

"It's a success!"

The reason for this is simply that the Curio made are very simple and do not require complicated procedures.

It's pretty much all about melting and shaping; it's entirely about utilizing the material itself.

He stared intently at the mask.

This mask is only half-covered, covering the area above the mouth, and has a pointed, beak-shaped protrusion at the nose.

This is a part that Sulu specially added; it can be used to filter the air, providing an effect similar to a gas mask.

"Hmm... I'll call you ' Crow Mask '!"

He put on the mask, and a cool sensation pressed against his face. It wasn't uncomfortable at all; on the contrary, it felt very breathable and comfortable.

Sulu looked at himself in the mirror and found the design quite good. "Hmm... it mainly has two functions, firstly, to filter the air, and secondly, to protect against spirits... Of course, the range is a bit small!"

Because the protective gear is too small, it can only protect the vital head area at most.

In other words, if the spirit attacks Sulu's head, it will be blocked, but if it attacks his torso, limbs, etc., it will have no effect at all.

"Does this mean I'll have to catch spirits with my face if they attack me in the future?"

Sulu thought about it for a moment, then suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He felt the scene was too beautiful to bear looking at.

Of course, this is just a routine rant.

In fact, the brain is the most vulnerable part of the body when facing paranormal events, because many spirits like to affect a person's five senses, causing all sorts of hallucinations.

If one can keep a clear head, even an ordinary person has a chance to survive in a paranormal event.

"Finally... it also serves to conceal the face. After all, it's a mask, so it's perfect for when I don't want to reveal my true appearance—I can use it for wicked things!"

Sulu then looked at himself in the mirror with a showy air. "And... it's handsome enough!"

Being handsome is a lifelong pursuit! How can you be careless about it?