How should he summarize the rest of the " Magician Code "? Klein pondered this crucial question as he casually flipped through a newspaper he had already read.
He had considered the difference between "having Spectator cheering" and "not having an audience cheering," but that alone didn't seem to be enough.
With this thought in mind, Klein's thoughts quickly wandered, and he inexplicably connected it to some things:
When I was still in the " Seer " stage, being recognized by others and praised as a true Divination gave me a feeling of digesting Potion faster. After summarizing the " Seer Code ", I began to think that there was no direct connection. Others' opinions and feedback were just performances, not the essence. Acting well enough, I would naturally gain recognition, and naturally digestion would be faster.
In other words, I had always believed that the two were different manifestations of the same result, rather than a causal relationship.
But now, there's the "option" of " Spectator applause"... If it really helps me digest the Potion, does it mean that some Acting truly need feedback, and that other people's opinions subtly influence my progress in digesting the Potion?
Well, by extension, could this also be a factor in the establishment of the church, the spread of faith, and the training of believers by the seven orthodox deities?
... This is truly a blasphemous thought. I'm definitely not someone who genuinely reveres deities. I can praise, but I won't blindly believe... Klein quickly adjusted his thinking, searching for another angle.
He repeatedly compared the subtle differences between a " Seer," a " Clown," and a " Magician," and gradually an idea formed in his mind:
In comparison, does a " Magician " who needs to "perform" necessarily imply "active" action?
Actively seeking opportunities to perform, unlike the passive approach of " Seer " and " Clown "?
From the perspective of Fate, this is also fitting, from the " Seer " who reveres Fate, to the " Clown " who is mocked by Fate but still has to keep smiling, and then to the " Magician " who actively challenges Fate, even if he only gets false results and only wins the Spectator's applause by deception...
Klein nodded almost imperceptibly, intending to try and take the initiative to perform.
Where to begin? Something relatively less dangerous... well, maybe the story of that Vampire named Emlyn White being Imprisonment by Father Utravsky...
However, the prerequisite is that I need to confirm that these non-humans are consistently law-abiding, at most engaging in petty theft... Where in the Bridge South Borough does Emlyn's companion live? I can't quite remember, I'll try Divination later to recall, and, while I'm at it, I'll also check the level of danger...
Having thought this through, Klein put down the newspaper, got up, and went upstairs.
It must be said that it is not in his nature to deliberately get involved in something that has almost nothing to do with him without any other motive, but in order to Acting, he can only force himself to do so.
My situation is relatively simple, but what about a straight man Acting of a " Witch " or a " Demoness of Pleasure "? No wonder City of Silver emphasized that "you are just Acting "... Klein suddenly understood that admonition.
City of Silver, in a dimly lit room atop the round tower.
Colin Iliad, the chief of the Council of Six, stood by the window, gazing at the City of Silver shrouded in darkness and lightning.
The beams of light illuminated his gray, disheveled hair, the old scars on his face that Distortion or grotesque, his deep nasolabial folds, and his worried eyes.
After an unknown amount of time, Colin turned around, looked into the dark corner, and asked in a deep voice:
"Any discoveries?"
In the corner, a shadow rose up, its pitch-black light projected onto the wall, Distortion and swaying.
Its voice had a metallic, abrasive quality, and was quite grating.
"After returning home, Derrick Berg exhibited some unusual behavior, but there was nothing that required immediate attention."
Colin nodded slightly and said:
What did he do?
Using the magical item at the bottom of the tower to transform into a being of light, and after defeating the out-of-control individuals and the mysterious person who was not his true form, he always suspected that the matter was not completely resolved.
The former exploration team leader suddenly lost control, and the mysterious man, who had been biding his time for forty-two years, recklessly launched his operation without considering the traps and consequences... All of this made Colin, who had hunted many Monster, instinctively feel that something was wrong.
Therefore, he believes this was a deliberate choice made by the mysterious person. Although the other party's true purpose is currently unknown, there must be corresponding follow-up measures, and they will not be eliminated so easily.
After failing to detect anything amiss using his " Demon Hunter " abilities, he pretended to be fooled and sent the boy named Derrick Berg home, while secretly having people keep a close watch on him.
This is a stark contrast to the previous methods of detention and inspection, a change that Colin was forced to make.
The black shadow, which was swaying slightly, replied:
"After he entered the room, he sat on the edge of the bed and muttered to himself for a while. Because I was worried about being discovered by the mysterious person, I didn't get too close and didn't hear what he said clearly, but I could confirm that this was an unusual behavior."
After talking to himself, Derrick seemed very tired and quickly fell asleep. However, he woke up suddenly after a short while and began a ritual. I suspect that he was not fully conscious at this time and was being controlled by the mysterious person.
By the way, that ritual involved esoteric elements.
Colin pondered for a moment with a serious expression and then said:
"As expected... perhaps he's communicating with his true self in this way."
What exactly was his purpose? Why was he content to spend forty-two years at the bottom of the Round Tower?
The black shadow, naturally unable to answer the question, continued:
After the ceremony, Derrick did not exhibit any further unusual behavior.
Should this matter be dealt with immediately? If the true form of that mysterious person is lured here, we might not be able to handle it.
Colin, the chief of the " Council of Six," paused for a few seconds before speaking:
"Continue to observe. The mysterious person has not yet shown enough real malice, so we cannot react too violently."
Ah, do you remember that prophecy? The time for disaster is fast approaching... We're exploring farther and farther, finding more and more strange ruins, and the things we discover are becoming increasingly dangerous..."
"As you wish, Your Excellency." The black shadow slowly shrank back to the ground and disappeared.
At that moment, at the Berg family home, Derrick suddenly started coughing violently, as if his heart was about to burst.
Cough cough cough!
He bent over, coughing incessantly, until his throat tickled and he coughed up something!
Thud, a semi-transparent object slid down his throat and fell to the ground—it was a worm about the size and thickness of a finger!
It has some completely transparent parts that form concentric rings.
Derrick had seen something similar at the base of the Round Tower before, which confirmed that he had broken free from Amon's influence.
He bent down and picked up the translucent worm, finally counting that there were twelve rings on its body.
What's its use? What can it be used for? It seems to be dead... Derrick fell into deep thought.
The Winter County in the northern part of the Kingdom of Loen.
A black Gothic church with a pointed spire stands tall in the snow-covered mountains, covering a vast area.
In front of it was a precipice, and all around it was a vast expanse of white, without the slightest sound.
This is the Serenity Cathedral, the headquarters of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, commonly known as the Holy Cathedral.
With his dark hair and blue eyes Leonard Mitchell donned a black trench coat and red gloves, and stepped out of his room.
Having successfully risen through the ranks and secured his position, he has yet to receive the opportunity to participate in operations, and there are still some exercises and so-called mystical courses.
Rounding the corner, Leonard saw a staircase leading down, where he saw Captain Dunn Smith, and Klein Moretti, who exuded a scholarly air, standing there, smiling and waiting.
He tilted his head slightly and sighed silently:
My memory has also gotten worse.
I had forgotten that you were all gone...
Leonard withdrew his gaze, descended the stairs to the first floor of the church, knocked on the door, and entered a small room.
The room was furnished with chairs, and a few Nighthawks wearing Red Gloves were sitting scattered around.
Leonard casually found a seat and sat down, chatting and smiling with a friend he knew.
After a while, the high-ranking deacon Crestet Cesimir, whose collar was turned up high, obscuring his chin and lips, entered, sat at the very front, and addressed the crowd:
Today's lesson will tell you some important points.
As ' Red Gloves ', you will travel to various places and have a certain probability of encountering dangerous High-Sequence Beyonder.
If their malice is obvious and they want to kill you, the only thing you can do is subtly leave traces so that investigators can obtain relevant clues later. Specific methods include...
However, often those High-Sequence Beyonder will not necessarily take direct action, but will exploit you for various reasons.
You must be vigilant and not be deceived. Here are some situations we have summarized.
Leonard, sitting in the back, listened intently with a smile; his target for revenge was a High-Sequence Beyonder!
Senior Deacon Cesimir paused for two seconds before continuing:
"In the first case, some High-Sequence Beyonder will disguise themselves as Hidden Existence, deceiving you into reciting their corresponding descriptions with promises and hopes."
In the second scenario, some High-Sequence Beyonder may be imprisoned or sealed away. They might impersonate magical items that grant Wishes to lure you into helping them escape, such as a magic lamp that can grant three Wishes, or a wishing well.
The third scenario involves a High-Sequence Potion called ' The Parasite.' These individuals often claim to have lost their own bodies and can only coexist with your spirit, relying solely on you and unable to harm you. They then offer you knowledge, recipes, and various benefits, hoping you will become powerful enough to help them rebuild their bodies or seek revenge.
"In reality, the Beyonder that are Parasitism only become nourishment for them, thus prolonging their lives and state."
Leonard's smile gradually faded as he listened.