You Actually Seem Human Today

Woof woof woof!

The mournful barking of dogs echoed through the Living Room.

Hugh saw that Albert's smooth fur had suddenly bristled, with faint golden lightning crackling and dancing within it.

She had no doubt that if she hadn't set up the Wall of Spirituality beforehand, the commotion from her house would have attracted everyone on the street.

Although this dog has very low emotional intelligence and can't talk, I have to admit that he is indeed a bit stronger than me in terms of physical fitness and Potion digestion...

Even he was in so much Affliction while undergoing the Potion's transformation... Huff... Xiu exhaled forcefully, forcing himself to stop his thoughts.

Then, something shocking happened.

Beams of blue and green light fell upon Albert, who was wailing and writhing wildly, and quickly surged into his body.

Then, within seconds, the dog's condition visibly improved; it stopped its chilling howling and ceased its Affliction struggles.

He lay on the ground, so quiet he seemed to be asleep, only occasionally barking softly when he couldn't bear the Affliction any longer.

Whoosh! Hugh paused slightly, then abruptly turned to look at the two people on the Long Sofa, quickly pinpointing the source of the blue-green light, his gaze flickering uncertainly:

"Is this Mystical Item specifically designed to aid in Advancement?"

At any other time, Lorry would definitely tease her a couple of times.

But today is different.

He glanced at Fors, who was focused on activating the "Beast Tamer Bracelet," and said, "You're not wrong to think that way, but only Albert can use it."

"Only Albert can use it?" Hugh blinked, quickly realizing:

"Targeting animals, no, targeting extraordinary animals?"

Lorry hummed in agreement and explained, "Viscount Glaint chose the ' Apothecary ' Pathway, and the corresponding Sequence 8 Potion is ' Beast Tamer '."

"One of their abilities is to help extraordinary animals withstand Potion."

A look of disappointment crossed Hugh's face, and after a few seconds of silence, he asked, "Is it really this difficult to Advancement in the Mid-Sequence?"

Lorry thought for a moment, then gently shook his head:

"Compared to Low Sequence, Mid-Sequence Potion are definitely more difficult to endure, but it also depends on the Pathway, or rather, the abilities the Potion grants." The "Interrogator" Potion should be among the more Affliction ones, as should the "Marauder" and "Mystery Pryer" Swindler from the "Thief" Pathway.

But her "Astrologer" Potion is relatively easier to use.

After a brief pause, he continued:

"You don't need to feel too much pressure. It's just that the process of taking the Potion is quite Affliction, but it doesn't have much to do with whether you can successfully Advancement." As long as you have a little bit of willpower, getting through it won't be a problem.

"Furthermore, I will lend Fors a Mystical Item that allows her to use the ' Psychiatrist's' ' Soothing ' technique to help you adjust your state."

Upon hearing this, Hugh gave Lorry a deep look before falling silent again.

Seven or eight seconds later, she spoke in a slightly unnatural tone, "It's hard to believe that you can say such serious things."

"You actually look quite human today."

Lorry paused for a moment, then laughed in an annoyed tone:

"Hugh, are you Provocation me?"

"So, since you're about to Advancement, I won't hold it against you. But if it were any other time, do you know how I would answer your first question?"

"How should I answer?" Hugh asked instinctively, curious. Lorry chuckled.

I will tell you yes, and generously agree to lend it to you.

"I'll tell you when you're happy about it. Only extraordinary animals can use it, but that's okay, humans are theoretically a type of animal too."

"..." Xiu imagined such a scene and had to admit that he would indeed be disgusted, so he couldn't help but cast a disdainful glance at her.

Then, she pursed her lips and whispered:

"Thanks."

Lorry nodded slightly, without saying a word.

Hugh didn't say anything more, turning his gaze to Albert on the ground.

Time passed second by second.

Suddenly, the two sensed a strong Spirituality emanating from Albert, and at the same time, Fors slowly opened his eyes.

Albert sprang to his feet, beaming with excitement.

"Woof! Thank you, both of you!"

"I 'Advancement ' Interrogator '!"

He ran to the Long Sofa, circled around and rubbed against Lorry's trouser leg, then stretched his furry head in front of Fors.

Fors rubbed the dog's head and asked, "Any new abilities?"

Hearing this, Xiu also looked over curiously.

Albert replied without hesitation:

"For me, the improvement is mainly reflected in three aspects."

"First, my physique has improved to some extent; I'm stronger than before." The second and third are two abilities: Spirit Piercing and the Whip of Affliction.

"The former targets the Spirit Body, allowing me to pierce the enemy's Spirit Body and directly attack their mind, bringing unbearable pain."

The effective range is within five meters.

"The latter also targets Spirit Body, but it is not suitable for combat; it is more suitable for interrogation."

"It can make the target feel as if electric currents are coursing through their mind, forming barbed whips that constantly lash their soul, thus forcing them to confess their sins." "These are all very powerful abilities..." Fors sighed with some envy, as Advancement "Astrologer" did not bring her the powerful offensive means she had expected.

After expressing her feelings, she asked again:

"You just said 'to me,' meaning Hugh might be different?"

Albert nodded, looking sullen.

"There are two other abilities: mastery of various weapons and explosives, and the ability to summon illusory torture devices that directly attack Spirit Body."

"But it's useless for me, I don't have hands."

After saying that, he looked down at his paws with considerable regret.

Fors couldn't help but glance at the other two, then comforted them, "Alright, if they don't, they don't. They don't sound that impressive anyway."

She then looked at Hugh:

How are your preparations going? Shall we begin?

Hugh grunted in agreement and turned to prepare his own Potion.

Lorry looked at Fors, took off "The Curse of Knowledge" and handed it to her. "Have Albert find an empty room to calm his Spirituality, I'm going out for a walk." Fors was taken aback at first, then realized that Lorry was deliberately avoiding suspicion, and the corners of her mouth slightly turned up as she leaned over and pecked him on the cheek.

She readily accepted the White Bone Ring, put it on, and chuckled, "Then could you also buy me a Sweet Iced Tea? Just the normal amount of sugar is fine."

Before he could finish speaking, Hugh, without turning his head, followed up with his own words at the other end of the table:

"I'd like one too, no sugar, please."

Lorry readily agreed, "Okay, double the candy, got it."

Unsurprisingly, he was glared at by the "Sheriff" and then walked toward the Entryway amidst Fors's scolding.

Suddenly, his trouser leg sank, and he turned around to see Albert following behind:

You want to go too?

Albert nodded vigorously. "Woof!"