Lord of Mysteries: Starting as a Reader
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"Name: Misfortune Crystal "Appearance: a fist-sized yellow crystal ball "Function: inflicts misfortune on a designated enemy, bringing about a calamity severe enough to kill the target. "Negative effects: while inflicting misfortune on an enemy, the user will also suffer misfortune, though to a lesser degree. If the designated enemy successfully resists it, the user will suffer a backlash to their luck. "Even when the item is not in use, its holder will encounter bad luck that grows increasingly severe until it costs them their life. "Special note: this item retains Mental Pollution at the Angel level. Its negative effects will take hold even if a Demigod possesses it. "Recommended use: use it while blessed with Lucky, or under the protection of an Angel or higher in a Fate-related domain. Either can effectively prevent the negative effects. "Method of sealing, 1: use a charm from the domain of Order to 'prohibit' or 'distort' the effects of misfortune. This cannot eliminate the negative effects entirely. The holder's luck will still worsen, but the resulting misfortune will remain within acceptable limits. "2: forcibly seal it with power above the Angel level."
Recalling the "report" on the Misfortune Crystal Ball, Abner could not help sighing.
Ozil, the former owner of the Scented Leaf Bar known as Giant, had clearly used the first sealing method. No wonder his luck had always been poor. In the end, Fragrant Manor had brought him into conflict with a formidable enemy like Abner, costing him his life.
"If I kept the Pure White Eye active, I might be able to suppress it, but I obviously can't do that now... So I'll have to ask Klein for help.
"After all, he's the 'King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck.' A little misfortune should be nothing to
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