After leaving the " Sweet Lemon " bar, Klein went straight back to the hotel.
Just as he was packing his luggage, a giant skeletal messenger suddenly appeared.
It originally intended to gently pat Klein's shoulder, but because it was nearly four meters tall and its head passed through the ceiling, it failed. It could only throw the letter forward and disintegrate and disappear on its own.
Mr. Azik finally replied; it's been almost a week... Has the messenger been changed? He seems very much like the original one, providing the necessary reminders... Klein took the letter and unfolded it:
I'm sorry it took me so long to reply.
"Perhaps because the memories I regained exceeded my body's capacity, I slept for several days before I could adjust."
"What you described does indeed fit the characteristics of the ' Marauder ' pathway. Their corresponding Sequence 4 is called ' Parasite,' and from there upwards, they all possess the extraordinary ability to Parasitism the bodies of others."
"As far as I know, ' Parasitism ' has two forms:"
"One type is the initial stage. The ' Parasite ' uses the 'host' to hide itself, prolong its life, and heal its injuries. It can see everything the 'host' sees and hear everything the 'host' hears, but it cannot interfere with the 'host's' thoughts or Stealing its ideas. Therefore, if the 'host' wants to communicate with the ' Parasite,' it must take the initiative to speak."
"Another type is total control, where the ' Parasite ' and the 'host's' spirits are almost fused together, the 'parasite' knows the host's thoughts, understands the host's intentions, and can take over the body proactively."
"When facing the first type of ' Parasitism,' you can remind the 'host' through Dream Divination, subconscious dialogue, etc., that there is no need to worry about being discovered, because the ' Parasite ' must rely on the 'host's' senses to perceive the surroundings."
"In the second state, there is no way to bypass the ' Parasite ' and communicate with the 'host,' but there is also an opportunity for elimination, which is through the object of the 'host's' faith. It is difficult for me to describe this to you accurately, but I can tell you that when you open your heart to prayer, the object of faith can detect the existence of the ' Parasite ' and provide feedback through certain rituals, thus completing the separation or elimination."
"Of course, this is on the premise that the 'host' itself is unaware of what is about to happen; otherwise, the ' Parasite ' will inevitably become alert and take action to stop it..."
Wasn't what happened next exactly what happened to the little " The Sun " back then? He prayed to me in a daze, and I saw the existence of Amon's clone. Then, concealing my purpose, I taught him the Mysticism Ritual, thereby Purification the " Parasite "... Klein suddenly gained a deeper understanding of what had happened before.
"However, I cannot currently confirm what state the poet is in. In Tingen, he would occasionally talk to himself, which may be a manifestation of the first Parasitism, but the problem is that several months have passed, and the ' Parasite ' may have already achieved complete control."
"We must confirm this matter first before we know what to do. Otherwise, blindly Dream Divination will only lead to the ' Parasite ' discovering our purpose in advance, making the problem more serious and difficult to solve..."
"If it's the second type of Parasitism, the poet worships a goddess, but the goddess has tens of millions of followers, so it's unlikely that the poet would focus on a Red Gloves who is neither Blessed nor Saint..."
"I, ' The Fool,' am different. I always check on prayers and often provide one-on-one service."
"This is what the 'startup phase' is like..."
As Klein pondered this, he suddenly felt a pang of melancholy and regret.
He had originally planned to commission " The Moon " Emlyn to secretly monitor Leonard Mitchell and find out if the man often muttered to himself. However, considering that the " Kindling " glove incident had already brought Emlyn into the sights of Leonard and the " Parasite," and that he had most likely become the subject of their vigilance and investigation, he had no choice but to rationally abandon the idea.
"Miss Magician " is only Sequence 8, merely a " Trickmaster," and doesn't yet possess the ability to monitor an Angel- level " Parasite " and a Red Gloves...
"Miss Justice's identity is a good cover, and she is also a follower of the goddess. The problem is, she has returned to her family's territory and will not return to Backlund until June..."
"Mr. ' The Hanged Man ' and Ms. ' The Hermit ' are at sea, and Little ' The Sun ' can't even communicate with the outside world..."
" The Tarot Club still doesn't have enough members, and the influence of each individual branch is also insufficient. I can't find suitable candidates to help me accomplish this task."
"Of all the people I know, Miss Sharron is probably the most skilled and discreet when it comes to doing something like this, but I can't contact her now, not even through Miss ' The Magician ' or Emlyn... Sigh, I was too hasty in escaping Backlund, and I didn't consider many things afterward..."
Klein raised his hand and rubbed his temples, thinking that Leonard was an elite " Red Gloves " among the Nighthawks, with high-ranking deacons and the church watching over him. The " Parasite " wouldn't dare to cause any trouble in the short term, so he decided to put the problem aside for now and deal with it when he had a suitable helper.
Perhaps after I've digested the Potion, found the mermaid on the eastern coast of the Sonia Sea, completed my advancement, and returned to Backlund to do it myself... The experienced Klein no longer hesitated and quickly made a decision.
Inside the " Sweet Lemon " bar.
After dealing with two of his trusted subordinates who were members of the Celestial Sect, the anxious Bilt finally received some good news.
"You said Amyrius set off back to Bayam today?" he asked, taking a cigar and rising to ask.
His deputy, Sothoth, nodded slightly and said:
"Just half an hour ago, his fleet left the port and headed for the Rorsted Archipelago."
"Phew..." Bilt let out a sigh of relief without hiding it, confirming that the general had not blamed him.
Thinking about how, in less than four days, his double Gehrman Sparrow, had caused heavy losses to the General's Guard, the removal of the General's brother from his post as governor, the injury to his secretary, and the tragic death of his mistress at the villa, he couldn't help but doubt himself and his own abilities.
While the responsibility for those events may not lie entirely with Gehrman Sparrow, their convergence still makes it seem like the mad adventurer's problem—at least he was incredibly unlucky. And as his recommender and employer, Bilt believed he couldn't shirk his responsibility and would inevitably face punishment from Amyrius.
"Your Excellency the Admiral truly lives up to your Demigod status; you have not been blinded by anger. Praise be to the Lord, and may the Storm be with us." Bilt clenched his right fist into his left chest.
At that moment, one of his men, whom he had sent out, hurriedly returned.
"Boss, Gehrman Sparrow is missing!" the subordinate reported urgently.
Bilt frowned slightly and said:
"Gone?"
"Yes! After he checked out, he took his suitcase, walked around the streets a few times, and then disappeared!" the subordinate said truthfully.
It's really difficult to monitor an adventurer who can transform into anyone... Bilt sighed.
"That's all.
There's no need to look for him anymore.
Having been targeted by the " Mother Tree of Desire " once, Klein carefully changed his appearance, identity, and residence to prevent being targeted by anyone again.
Having gained experience from Acting Amyrius, he decided to quickly put the Potion into practice.
Arriving at the Oravi Medical Aid Foundation by carriage, Klein once again entered the facility.
The person in charge of registration was still Ms. Juana. She looked up and said:
"You want to do volunteer work?"
"Yes." Klein nodded seriously.
Juana took out the form and asked skillfully:
"Name."
Klein smiled and replied:
Sinbad Volent.
April in East Chester County is a pleasant month with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery, making it the perfect season for hunting.
Audrey, dressed in a fitted black riding outfit and wearing a helmet to protect her head, chased after brightly colored pheasants with her chestnut mare.
With a whoosh, she fired an arrow, hitting her prey precisely.
Now a " Psychiatrist," her physical fitness has significantly improved, and coupled with the shooting training she received since childhood, she is now quite proficient with both firearms and bows and arrows.
A golden figure darted out and swiftly seized its lifeless prey—it was the big dog, Susie.
"It's a pleasure working with you." Audrey smiled brightly and gave Susie a high five.
At this moment, the noblemen who had been surrounding her gathered around, praising her hunting skills and commending her training of the hunting dogs.
Audrey felt somewhat ashamed of what she said next.
She never trained Susie at all!
The noblemen quickly dispersed to continue their pursuit of their prey, while the lowly priestess, Ms. Smin, the Evernight Goddess, approached and whispered to Audrey:
"The last task, once completed, will grant you the ' Hypnotist ' recipe."
Finally... Audrey eyes lit up, and she nodded silently.
Frankly speaking, if she were still the delicate and naive noble lady she used to be, she would have long since given up after more than two months of accumulating contributions and would have been seeking out the " Hypnotist " Potion recipe at the Tarot Club.
But she now understands very well that accumulating contributions is also a process of integrating into the " Psychology Alchemists," gaining more trust, and laying a good foundation for obtaining High-Sequence Potion recipes in the future. Therefore, she patiently does those things, whether they are interesting or not.
Of course, Audrey didn't waste those two months. She listened attentively to the noblemen and their personal maids, guiding them to express their troubles and helping them overcome negative mental states, effectively Acting the role of a " Psychiatrist."
During this process, she discovered that she had unknowingly grasped the personality flaws and habitual thinking of the people around her through listening, observing, and guiding. She believed that if she wanted to deal with anyone, she could make them suffer losses or even break down without leaving a trace, or make them help her with her own goals without her even realizing it.
It has to be said, this is actually a bit scary, like a mind-controlling Monster from mythology... As she recalled this, Audrey couldn't help but sigh to herself.
Smin, somewhat unaccustomed to riding a horse, cautiously looked around and said:
"Associate Professor Michelle of Backlund University of Technology is a collector, and we hope you can get a notebook from the Twenty Years' War from him."
The Twenty Years' War refers to the war that took place between the Kingdom of Loen and the Feynapotter Empire in the Fifth Era (621-642). The former was defeated and lost the Ancient Elves Island, also known as Sonia Island.
P. S.: I recommend a book, "The Dream of the Cabinet" by Haibao. Hmm, it's a rather strange title.