An opportunity to act

Seeing Franca appear before her in the guise of Pauline, Jenna couldn't help but marvel at the magic of the "Lie" ornament.

This was many times more powerful than the "Actor's " ability to Change through the "Mother Tree of Desire" Pathway; it was the most amazing disguise she had ever seen.

Franca gazed at her reflection in the Full-Length Mirror, gently touched her face, and chuckled softly, "I like this style too."

"What don't you like?" Lumian mocked.

"That's called having an eye for beauty!" Franca opened Pauline's wardrobe, picked out a two-piece Pajamas that could hide a lot of things, and went into the Master Bedroom bathroom to change.

Soon, "Mrs. Pauline" came out. Based on Jenna's understanding of Franca, she couldn't see anything wrong with her in a short time and couldn't tell whether it was real or fake.

Once Franca entered "Invisibility," Lumian gave the unconscious Pauline some "Truth Serum."

He estimated the time and, when he felt it was about right, took out the Mysticism Smelling Salts and brought them to Pauline's nose.

Amidst the sneezing sounds, Lumian screwed on the bottle cap and retreated into the gap on the side of the wardrobe, preventing Pauline from seeing him when she woke up.

Jenna drew a small Revolver from her Deep Brown leather belt, crouched down, and pressed it against Pauline's forehead, ready to pull the trigger.

When Pauline woke up, the first thing she saw was a face wearing a Silver-White half-face mask.

The parts of her face that weren't covered, though her skin wasn't particularly fair and had some blemishes, and the texture was obscured by Cosmetics, still had remarkably beautiful lines and curves, making even other women take a second look.

Immediately afterwards, Pauline felt the coldness of the gun barrel and saw a Revolver pressed against her head.

She instinctively tensed her body.

Jenna didn't give her a chance to express her doubts or plead, and asked directly, "When will Buwal Pompairo arrive?"

Pauline instinctively replied, "In the next couple of days..."

She stopped speaking abruptly, a look of disbelief on her face.

How could I have blurted out what was on my mind?

Based on her prior preparation, Jenna asked the second question:

"Of all the mysterious men who have visited you under the cover of night over the past two months, who is Buwal Pompairo, or are they all?"

Pauline hesitated for a few seconds but still managed to say it:

"No, it's only once a week that it's Buwal; the rest are people he finds to confuse people. Besides, he changes his appearance every two or three times. He... he has ' Transformation '."

Jenna asked with a hint of curiosity, "Will the other people Buwal Pompairo brought in sleep with you?"

Is it a complete disguise, or just the initial part?

"No." Pauline swallowed hard. "Buwal is very possessive. Now that I've become his Lover, he won't allow me to have relationships with other men. The ones he brings along just chat with me, have dinner with me, and stay in the bedroom for a while before leaving."

A strong possessiveness... Lumian, who was listening in the shadows, had his mind racing, recalling the Mysticism knowledge he had gained when he became a "Contracted One".

Soon, he found a suitable Contract Creature and its corresponding ability:

"Evil Shadow Black Beast," a Spirit World Creature that dwells in the shadows of other beings. Its offspring require the separation of a shadow as a vessel for birth; any creature that loses its shadow dies instantly...

By sacrificing the shadow of Someone, one can obtain the ability of "Shadow Substitution" from the "Evil Shadow Black Beast," but this will significantly enhance one's possessiveness...

By preemptively controlling the target or subjugating them, one can perform "Shadow Substitution" in combat, using another's shadow to absorb damage and escape dangerous attacks. In this case, the distance between the original body and the target cannot exceed twenty meters...

"I wonder how much those Actor were paid..." Jenna joked with a smile, then asked, "What Sequence Beyonder is Buwal Pompairo equivalent to, and what Contract Ability does he possess?"

Pauline pressed her lips together, unwilling to answer.

After a few seconds, unable to contain her urge to speak, she opened her mouth and said, "Buwal is an ' Ascetic.' He said that the ' Fate Hunter ' is the most important Sequence before obtaining Divinity through the Fate Pathway. One must make great contributions to receive the corresponding Gift. He is still far from that."

He once said that ' Ascetic ' could have six Contract Ability, but I don't know if that refers to the general situation or a special case.

Leaning against the side of the wardrobe, Lumian couldn't help but chuckle to himself:

"Termiboros, do you understand?"

He didn't ask because he knew Termiboros certainly wouldn't answer such a question.

Pauline continued, "He never showed me his full abilities, and he always wore Pajamas during sex, never exposing his upper body."

"I've seen him emerge from the shadows, and I know he keeps three little devils. He even suggested I choose the ' Danger Premonition ' ability, thinking it would be very useful."

"Shadow Burial", "Raise Imps", "Danger Premonition", "Shadow Substitution", "Transformation"... that makes five Contract Ability in total... If Buwal Pompairo isn't anything special, then he should only have one unknown Contract Ability. Even if he's stronger than the average "Ascetic", his total abilities probably won't exceed eight... Lumian quickly formed a relatively clear understanding.

The price of "Shadow Burial" is one's own normal Dream, with the negative effect of becoming more extreme and paranoid; the price of "Raise Imps" is the Corpse three unborn infants who died, with the negative effect of needing to feed the imps with one's own life force, and the possibility of being backfired, specifically by growing fleshy growths resembling breastfeeding; "Danger Premonition" is sacrificing one's fertility, resulting in mental Weakening...

The abilities of the "Contracted One" are truly bizarre... After becoming a "Witch" and becoming deeply involved in the affairs of the "Sinners" organization, Jenna has learned about the relevant information about the Fate Sequence such as "Contracted One," "Mendicant Friar," and "Ascetic," and knows why Lumian has abilities such as "Heng-Ha Art" and "Spirit World Traversal."

She thought for a moment and then asked, "Besides his Contract Ability, does Buwal Pompairo possess any Mystical Item, Beyonder weapon, or anything like that?"

Pauline a chill run down her spine for no apparent reason.

"He... he has two pockets on his body and he won't let me touch them. He always chooses Pajamas with pockets on the top or bottom."

He's carrying some items... I don't know what abilities they have... but at least he won't be without Spoils of War... Lumian let his thoughts wander freely.

Following the predetermined pace and based on what she had learned during the conversation, Jenna asked Pauline about her various behaviors when facing Buwal Pompairo, her demeanor and tone when interacting with the Butler and servants in the building, her own abilities, and her wealth.

Jenna only stopped asking questions and caught the drug, which originated from the Bliss Society, with her left hand, which was not holding the gun, after Lumian tossed it back to her.

Then, Pauline fell Past a coma again.

"She has ' Regeneration ' abilities, similar to the self-healing constitution of ' Vampire,' so the effects of the drug will definitely be diminished and won't last long," Jenna questioned. "Why not just kill her?"

Lumian glanced at the newly crowned "Witch" and chuckled, "You're actually quite ruthless."

"Not being ruthless towards followers of Evil God is tantamount to harming innocent citizens," Jenna said, pursing her lips.

"Exactly!" Franca, disguised as Pauline, deactivated her "Invisibility" and agreed.

The more she looked at "the Witch" Jenna, the more she liked her. Although Jenna had deliberately put on ugly makeup and wore a half-face mask, she had an eye for beauty.

Lumian scoffed, "Didn't either of you hear that Buwal Pompairo seems to have an ability related to ' Danger Premonition '? Although you can Anti-Divination, if Pauline were to die now and the Gift Power returned to the Mother, do you think Buwal would receive a warning from Destiny?"

"There's still some time. We can let Anthony in. He doesn't participate in direct combat, but he'll be very useful to my scheme."

Lumian not only wants to capture Buwal Pompairo, but also wants to use this opportunity to Acting of "Conspirer"!

"I know," Franca said, her eyes widening. "I just agree with the statement that we should be ruthless towards followers of Evil God gods."

As she spoke, she took off the "Lie" silver pendant from her chest and tossed it to Jenna, while Lumian began to beckon Anthony Reid to sneak into the building through the outer wall of the Master Bedroom.

A light rain fell into the Evernight, and the Gas Streetlamp on both sides of the street emitted a hazy glow.

At No. 20 Terrace Street, a man wearing a silk top hat, a black suit, and a dark bow tie rang the doorbell.

He had an ordinary face, short, thick eyebrows, and dark blue eyes; he wouldn't attract anyone's attention walking in a bustling Arcade.

The Butler opened the door, glanced at the visitor, and made a subtle gesture.

The man clasped his hands together in a circle and asked, "Where's Pauline?"

"Madam is waiting for you in the bedroom," the Butler replied respectfully.

The man nodded, walked through the living room, went up the stairs, and arrived outside the Master Bedroom.

He didn't knock; he simply turned the Handle and went inside.

In the spacious and warm Master Bedroom, all the wall lamps were off, the candlelight was dim, a hint of pink hues lingered, and a captivating fragrance filled the air.

The man looked at Pauline, who was lying on her side on the bed, and said with a smile, "Why does this feel more ambiguous than before?"

"This is a special ambiance I prepared especially for you," Pauline said softly.

The man gazed at the infinitely beautiful curves, his blood rushing to his head, and chuckled softly, "Why do you seem even more Charm than before?"

"I dressed up especially for you." Pauline, wearing a two-piece Pajamas, seemed shy, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes closed.

The man swallowed, his mind becoming slightly wary of this unusual sight, yet his body involuntarily took a step forward.