Once Klein's eyes returned to normal color, Crestet Cesimir smiled and said:
"You can move around a bit, adapt to the changes in your body, and find the core abilities granted by the ' Clown ' Potion."
Klein nodded, thinking that he might need guidance from a senior deacon, so he didn't care that there were outsiders present. Following what he had practiced repeatedly over the past few days, he took a step forward, twisted his waist and swung his arms, pulled his shoulders and swung his arms, and suddenly threw a straight punch.
Snap!
He heard the crisp sound of his fist cutting through the air, and felt that the force of his forward momentum completely exceeded his expectations.
In that instant, it was as if he were sitting on a train that had come to an abrupt stop, suddenly losing his balance and falling forward.
Oh no! I'm going to have the same embarrassing history as Leonard... Klein had a sudden thought and was already prepared to fall, but at that moment, he discovered that he could still effectively control his muscles, his body, and his center of gravity in this situation!
By simultaneously engaging his spine, tendons, and ligaments, he adjusted his center of gravity in an instant, standing steadily in a Distortion posture.
Hmm... Klein, having gained some insight, did several more sets of exercises, confirming that his biggest change was a significant improvement in his body coordination. Unless there were special circumstances, he would hardly experience any noticeable imbalances anymore.
"It feels like a roly-poly toy... It could even perform acrobatics... Walking on water pipes wouldn't be difficult at all... No wonder it's called the ' Clown ' Potion..." As thoughts Blink mind, Klein tested the degree of enhancement to strength, agility, and speed.
"Hmm, it won't be worse than Teacher Gawain's current condition. After I fully adapt and do targeted training, I will definitely get stronger... Moreover, with my current control over my body, mastering fighting techniques will become easier..." Klein stopped his movements and nodded thoughtfully.
In his original mind, it would take him about six months to barely become a skilled fighter, the kind of fighter the average person would define. But after taking the " Clown " Potion, he felt that perhaps in a month, or even two or three weeks, he could become a "police officer" proficient in combat.
This is the difference between Beyonder and ordinary people.
The unique "talents" of Beyonder have, in a sense, transcended the human level!
Crestet watched quietly as the newly minted " Clown " attempted various moves until the man completely stopped, then nodded slightly and said:
"As expected, it's Potion for the fighting world."
Before Klein could speak, he turned and asked:
What sound did you just hear?
"I heard someone whispering ' Hornacis.'" Klein temporarily concealed the word " Flegrea."
He planned to observe the reaction of Senior Deacon Cesimir first. If the other party was willing to talk about the Hornacis Mountain Range and the Nation of Evernight, he would use the excuse of having heard different content to supplement what he had missed.
Crestet nodded almost imperceptibly, glossing over the topic, and reminded him:
"You must remember one thing: within the same Sequence Pathway, High-Sequence powerhouses can influence corresponding mid- to Low-Sequence Beyonder to some extent. Some of them, in a sense, are Demigod within the domains encompassed by that pathway. The whispers or screams you hear may be malicious messages they are deliberately conveying."
"If this Sequence also belongs to some evil god, then we need to be even more vigilant. I just spoke with Dunn; the Nighthawks recently went out of control in your squad is a similar case."
Old Neil... the Hidden Sage... Klein's expression darkened, and he nodded solemnly:
"Lord Cesimir, I will remember this. I will not be tempted by those delirious words and screams, nor will I be corrupted by them."
At the same time, he thought of something else:
Is this why the Church only provides the " Sleepless " and " Corpse Collector " pathways, concealing most of the other Sequence? After all, the former belongs to the " Evernight Goddess," one of their own, while the latter's corresponding " Death " has already fallen... The reason the " Mystery Pryer " and " Seer " pathways are still available is because these two professions are support roles, effectively compensating for the shortcomings of the " Sleepless " and " Corpse Collector " pathways in Sequence 9 and Sequence 8, and since they are starting paths, their accumulated influence is not significant...
But this doesn't explain the fact that even the Potion's name, its characteristics, and precautions to take when encountering it are almost entirely missing...
Just then, seeing Crestet Cesimir pick up her suitcase and prepare to leave, Klein quickly composed himself and asked in a consultative tone:
"Your Excellency Cesimir, I'd like to know how to Acting a ' Clown.' Do I have to go to the circus?"
Crestet straightened his high collar and chuckled softly:
"According to current philosophical standards, you've made a formalistic Error."
"You must understand that the name of Potion represents not just a profession, but also a type of person, people with common characteristics. For example, ' Seer' —we can describe them as 'people who peer into Fate but also revere Fate.' Of course, as I mentioned earlier, everyone who has taken the same Potion will have slightly different behavioral rules. You can't completely rely on other people's experiences, understand?"
Klein nodded thoughtfully and said:
"I think I understand a bit more now. As long as you grasp the essence, you can Acting the ' Clown ' in real life?"
"That's how it is in theory," Crestet replied cautiously.
"... I understand." Klein drew a Crimson Moon on his chest and said, "Thank you, Lady Cesimir, may the goddess bless you."
Hmm, what is the essence of the " Clown "? Ignoring the various extended meanings of Clown on Earth, just looking at the current world, Clown is a profession that entertains others in an absurd way, such as funny makeup, exaggerated movements, and acrobatic performances? Is the core absurdity or entertaining others? It just doesn't feel quite right... Should we consider the court Clown of the past? Klein thought silently, falling into confusion.
Crestet glanced at him and also drew Crimson Moon on his chest.
He said, with slight smile lines appearing at the corners of his eyes:
May the goddess also bless you.
Just then, Klein suddenly had a hunch, an almost premonition, that Senior Deacon Cesimir would step with his left foot next!
Then he saw Crestet carrying the silver-white chest, stepping out with his left foot toward the alchemy room door!
One step, two steps, three steps— Klein watched as the other person walked out of the hidden door and disappeared into the underground passage.
He was stunned at first, then felt a surge of joy.
The extraordinary power of the " Clown " Potion was greater than he had imagined!
They can even predict the target's next move based on their intuition!
This ability, combined with superb coordination, outstanding agility and speed, and decent strength, is equivalent to so-called skill-based combat? Klein thought to himself with a sudden realization.
Hmm, this is a manifestation of the " Seer " ability at Sequence 8, but it's not enough... This method should indeed be the kind where you gain a unique ability with each advancement to High-Sequence... However, intuitive premonitions are fleeting, and it's impossible to grasp them every time... Of course, this is strong enough; grasping it once could greatly increase the chance of turning defeat into victory... Oh right, once the negative effects of the " Clown " Potion have decreased to a controllable level, I'll have to try the ritual of "summoning" myself again. I almost forgot about that... Hmm, it must be the captain who infected me!
Amidst a flurry of ideas, Klein re-examined himself, exploring whether the " Clown " Potion granted him any other abilities.
According to the Nighthawks' internal records, if Potion grants the user certain spells, then after advancing in Sequence, that user will be able to vaguely perceive what those spells are, as if they have been instilled with knowledge.
"But I didn't, which means that the ' Clown ' Sequence is indeed as described in the Nighthawks's internal documents, and does not possess the ability to cast spells quickly... Does 'cunning' mean that I can now effectively control facial expressions and body language, making Lies more believable?" Klein stretched his neck, carefully analyzing his own situation.
At this moment, he couldn't help but recall the Clown in the tuxedo he had encountered before; the clown's peculiar and diverse magic had left a deep impression on him.
"Hmm, this member of the Secret Order appears to be Sequence 7 Beyonder. The reason he's dressed Clown is purely to conceal his face and avoid being wanted later... No wonder he was able to hold his own against two Sequence 7 and one Sequence 8 for so long... If he hadn't failed to decipher that I was unaffected and controlled by the Sealed Artifact '2-049,' even ten of me might not have been able to defeat him..."
"Of course, the ' Clown ' isn't completely devoid of magical abilities; he does possess some spell-like qualities..."
Klein walked to the long table and picked up the piece of paper with the " Clown " recipe written on it.
His eyes darkened, and with a flick of his wrist, he tossed the paper away.
Snap!
The soft paper, like a flying knife, pierced the wall of the alchemy room!
"From now on, I can always carry a tarot deck with me; it can be used for Divination and also as a weapon." Klein refocused his attention and tidied up the items left behind from mixing the Potion.
After dealing with these matters, collecting the remaining materials, and burning the Potion recipe, he let out a breath, stepped out of the alchemy room, and casually closed the hidden door behind him.
Because of Old Neil's situation, he wasn't in the mood to try entertaining everyone in an absurd way for the time being, and planned to wait until the slight overflow of the " Clown " Potion was reduced by Cogitation before doing so.
Phew, it'll be a completely new experience... Anyway, I'm no longer just a support person... Well, with Old Neil gone, I'm the only one left in the Tingen City Night Squad who can do support. The Holy Cathedral should transfer at least one " Mystery Pryer " or " Seer " from elsewhere... Klein walked along the dark corridor illuminated by elegant gas lamps, approaching the stairs in a desolate manner, slowly returning to Blackthorn Security Company, floor by floor.
Then he saw the sunlight in the Nighthawks's recreation room.
The sunlight streaming in through the bay window was pure and warm.