An unexpected "helper"
Upon hearing the Vocabulary "Swindler," Lumian and the others fell silent, similar thoughts flashing through their minds:
Could I really be that unlucky?
Although Yebus mentioned that "Dark Box Transaction" could lead to Swindler, based on Franca's previous experience, "the Power Broker’s Black Box" are quite reliable, and this time she even received a "Bloodgold" Ring.
If he weren't in charge of the transaction, Lu Mian would have really wanted to use the "Eye of Calamity" to see how likely the transaction was to be completed and whether he could find a way to interfere.
Now that things had come to this, the four could only wait patiently, observing the situation inside the Study through the glass mirror behind the dark, deep reflection of the Waterlight.
Time passed slowly, and the night deepened. Lumian and the others filled their stomachs with the dry rations they had prepared for Ludwig in the "Traveler’s Bag".
As it approached ten o'clock, Moran Avignon entered the Study with its Wooden Door open, sat down in the armchair directly under the Gas Wall Lamp, pulled out a book from the pile of books next to him, and began to leisurely flip through it.
As usual, the "Purifier" team responsible for protecting him remained at the entrance and did not enter.
This is something Moran Avignon has always insisted on, and for this reason, he has signed Contract with the "Purifier," the members of "Machinery Hivemind," and the Eighth Bureau team, indicating his willingness to bear the corresponding risks.
The security personnel understood this; such a politician's Study might contain many shady secrets, and prohibiting people with Beyond Ability from entering was a form of self-protection.
Unlike usual, Moran Avignon left his Study door open today, allowing the "Purifier" to more easily monitor areas where problems might exist.
While flipping through the books, Moran Avignon occasionally looked up and glanced at the Full-Length Mirror, which was out of the "Purifier '" sight, seemingly lost in thought.
At the same time, Lumian's Eyes, hidden in the mirror, turned a silvery-black color.
He observed Moran Avignon's River of Destiny through the glass mirror.
After careful examination, he discovered that the Minister of Ministry of Industry did indeed have several more Fate Branch flowing into the Full-Length Mirror, one of which was shrouded in a rather dark black.
Without further hesitation, Lumian took advantage of Moran Avignon's momentary lapse in attention to his book and slowly extended his right palm out of the mirror, pressing it firmly against the glass as if it were merely a reflection.
Then, he unleashed the remaining spiritual energy, transforming it into a raging, illusory river that, a few meters away, rushed toward the Mercury-Colored river that symbolized Moran Avignon's Destiny.
Moran Avignon's Main Trunk of Destiny was suddenly swallowed up by the other tributaries, surging into the one shrouded in thick blackness.
"Push Destiny!"
As Lumian released the spiritual energy he had accumulated using his "Ascetic" abilities, he quickly withdrew his hand to avoid being detected by Moran Avignon.
He then nodded to Franca and the others, indicating that the previous "Dark Box Transaction" had been successful and that his "Push Destiny" had also been accomplished.
As for how Moran Avignon will begin this Destiny, Lumian has no idea; he cannot see it clearly or in detail yet.
Franca and Jenna both quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
They didn't dare speak, afraid of disturbing Moran Avignon, who possessed abilities related to Mirror. Instead, they let out relieved smiles and easy nods to let Lumian know that they understood.
Lumian continued to observe Moran Avignon's situation, while Franca, Jenna, and Anthony stepped back and took their positions, preparing for the upcoming ambush.
As Destiny intervened, Moran Avignon's spirituality suddenly gave him a warning, which instilled in him a sense of crisis.
He instantly recalled the message he received in the mirror at Twilight and began to suspect that the unknown enemy mentioned by the "Supervisor" was trying to do something that could potentially endanger his life.
Moran Avignon couldn't help but glance at the Full-Length Mirror again, considering whether he should escape into the mirror before the "Purifier" could react, leaving this place and completely escaping the sight of the lurking enemies at the cost of abandoning his current identity.
He suppressed his inner impulse, turned his head, and glanced at the "Purifier" at the door:
There might be traps behind the mirror; let's pray that the Official Beyonder can provide sufficiently strong protection!
This is Trier, and I am a minister of a nation!
Just then, his male servant came to the door with a cup of warm Milk.
Moran Avignon likes to drink a glass of warm Milk before showering and brushing his teeth to help him sleep.
The "Purifier" conducted their routine check before allowing That One male servant into the Study.
"Sir, your Milk." The servant said respectfully, holding a white porcelain cup filled with Milk.
Moran Avignon made outstanding contributions to the industrial development of Intis and was awarded the Legion of Honor, thus earning him the title of knight.
Moran Avignon nodded slightly, extending his right palm to receive the glass of Milk.
Suddenly, he noticed that his male servant's eyes had become vacant, and there seemed to be an unspeakable Pain hidden Depths in his pupils.
The next second, the male servant opened his mouth and vomited.
He spat a solid, writhing mass of Blood-Colored flesh at Moran Avignon!
The Blood-Colored flesh rapidly expanded and grew larger, transforming into Flesh Cloak that enveloped Moran Avignon and continued to wriggle inward, seemingly trying to burrow into the body of the Minister of Ministry of Industry.
Lumian was stunned by what he saw in the mirror:
This aura...
This is Mr. K!
Why did he suddenly come to assassinate Moran Avignon?
With a cracking sound, Moran Avignon, shrouded in Flesh Cloak, shattered into a Mirror.
Almost simultaneously, the "Purifier" at the entrance reacted, and a pure beam of light, wreathed in Flames, descended from the sky, illuminating the cloak made of flesh and blood, causing it to show obvious signs of melting.
Upon seeing this, Moran Avignon turned around without hesitation and lunged at the Mirror closest to him.
He has already exposed his "Mirror Substitute" to the "Purifier," and unless he can eliminate everyone present without leaving a trace, he will inevitably be investigated afterwards and will no longer be protected by the Contract.
Therefore, he must seize this opportunity, the chance when the "Purifier" is dealing with the assassins, Mirror World to escape from here!
As Moran Avignon's figure grew larger and closer to the Full-Length Mirror, Lumian suddenly had a thought:
Is this Destiny?
He immediately stepped back and disappeared from the spot.
The next second, Moran Avignon's figure passed through the Mirror and appeared in the blurry, Gloom, and almost ethereal Mirror-Behind Region.
The "Purifier" outside were all shocked to see this, and realized that there was something seriously wrong with the person they were protecting.
This briefly diverted their attention, and Mr. K seized the opportunity to switch the "herding" target and directly "Teleportation" out of Moran Avignon's mansion.
Within the Mirror-Behind Region, Moran Avignon did not linger. He immediately prepared to use his ability to Mirror Traversal, constantly changing his position to eventually shake off any potential pursuers.
Just then, he felt his body inexplicably become heavier, and his movements were strangely restricted, preventing him from successfully entering the Gloom and empty Tunnel.
It was as if someone had pulled him back.
Immediately afterwards, Moran Avignon felt invisible threads Entanglement around his hands, feet, and torso, layer upon layer.
Using the "Sheriff's" abilities, he sensed the source of the evil threads, which was not far away.
Moran Avignon tilted his head slightly, gazing at the empty corner, two blinding "Lightning" flashing in his eyes.
"Mental Piercing!"
The Lightning shot out and landed where there was nothing, making a cracking sound and scattering shattered Mirror.
At the same time, behind Moran Avignon, Jenna, dressed in a long black Long Dress and wearing a veiled soft hat, appeared, holding a small and exquisite Revolver in her hand.
Bang!
She pulled the trigger on Moran Avignon's vest.
The gleaming yellow bullet, wreathed in silent black Flames, struck its target precisely at a very short distance.
Click! Moran Avignon used a "Mirror Substitute" again.
As shards of mirror fell to the ground, his figure became visible in another corner of the blurred area, while Franca and Jenna disappeared again, vanished without a trace.
Sensing the invisible threads Entanglement him, Moran Avignon extended his right palm and solemnly declared in Ancient Hermetic, "Invisibility is forbidden here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, countless transparent Spider Silk swayed in the area, like seaweed occupying a piece of the Sea Area. Franca, dressed as Assassin, and Jenna, dressed in dark attire, went around to the rear and forward respectively, about to launch another attack.
Seeing that the two enemies could not affect him for the time being, and that the invisible Spider Silk had not yet tightened, Moran Avignon could not afford to retaliate and immediately prepared to use Mirror Traversal to forcibly escape this area.
Suddenly, Moran Avignon's eyes bulged out, his expression Distortion in a grotesque and malevolent rage.
His body shattered once more, in the form of Mirror.
Not far from him, Anthony Reid, dressed in veteran's clothing, "appeared".
He just used "Frenzy" on Moran Avignon!
He wasn't restricted by the "no invisibility" rule because he wasn't actually Invisibility; it was just that Moran Avignon "himself" didn't look where he was standing!
Moran Avignon, who had repeatedly used the "Mirror Substitute," appeared on the other side of the area, distancing himself from Franca, Jenna, and Anthony.
He discovered that another enemy had appeared, and he became even more eager to escape.
Just as Moran Avignon was about to begin her Mirror Traversal, Franca lowered her Hood, revealing her striking and elegant appearance.
As she did this, the Diamond Necklace around her neck shone faintly.
Beatrice's Necklace!
Moran Avignon felt a surge of heat, his gaze drawn to the azure Eyes of Lake Franca, the high, delicate nose, the fair and smooth skin, and the glossy red lips. For a brief moment, he forgot that he was trying to escape.
The lust arousal from the "Beatrice Necklace" does not directly endanger Moran Avignon's life, so the "Mirror Substitute" was not triggered. Moran Avignon herself did not have time to use it actively, and now her desires are swelled and she cannot extricate herself!