Upon hearing Maric's words, Klein picked up the paper with the incantation to summon Arrodes drawn on it, gave it a quick shake, and suppressed his laughter, saying quite seriously:
"Tell me the detailed process by which the ancient Highland Kingdom created pharaoh mummies."
As he spoke, the paper snapped open, stained with crimson flames, and turned into specks of ash that drifted down.
Maric glanced at Sharron, pondered for a moment, and replied:
"The first step is to leave it for three to five days, using certain auxiliary methods to allow its Beyonder Characteristic to naturally extract without combining with any part of the Pharaoh's body, thus forming Sealed Artifact."
"The second step is to perform a ' Cleansing Ritual,' placing the body on the altar and praying to the ' Chained God,' hoping that half of the deceased's spirit will remain in the body. This will not affect the return of the Son of God, and it will also allow the mummified body to maintain its Spirituality for a long time."
"The third step, relying on extraordinary abilities and advanced technology, is to remove the brain, internal organs, and bodily fluids from the corpse, leaving only the heart;"
"The fourth step is to stuff the body with Spirituality spices and medicines, and then perform a thorough dehydration process..."
"The fifth step is to refill the coffin with the spices and medicines that were previously used, make some ritualistic arrangements on the surface of the body, then wrap it with linen bandages and place it in the coffin."
"The sixth step involves processing the removed internal organs similar to that in the fourth step. These are then used as ritual materials, placed in the four corners of the coffin. The brain and bodily fluids are treated similarly; the brain is mashed into a paste and mixed with the bodily fluids, circulating through pre-prepared channels inside the coffin to mimic the deceased's state in life... This Spirit World allows the mummy to absorb Spirituality from the surrounding environment, ensuring that even after thousands of years of burial, it remains a highly Spirituality material, capable of creating remarkably powerful Living Corpse ..."
It doesn't sound like it has anything to do with improving that kind of ability. I wonder how the Apothecary will turn something rotten into something magical. Hmm, it's similar to the Egyptian mummy-making process on Earth, but different. It has a stronger mystical feel to it... Klein listened attentively and quickly analyzed whether there was anything in it that could be part of the plan.
Regardless, the mummy of Tutanssess II is of immense research value, and no one would willingly destroy it unless absolutely necessary... Klein pondered for a moment, then turned to Sharron, who had returned to her high stool, and asked with a serious expression:
What is the maximum effective range of your ' Mirror Blink '?
Sharron sat upright and answered without pausing:
300 meters.
That's quite a distance, much more powerful than my " Flame Jump." But that's to be expected, since the main characteristic of " Wraith " is that they come and go without a trace, while " Flame Jump " is just a means of performing "magic"... Hmm, not bad, I can use that... Klein couldn't help but sigh to himself.
Although he once had a " Wraith " Marionette, he was not clear about the limits of " Mirror Blink," because even if it did not reach the limit, it would escape his control, and once it did, the Marionette would become an inanimate object, Blink would fail halfway.
Klein asked a couple more questions, gradually forming a plan in his mind. He glanced at Sharron and Maric, then said in a calm tone:
"We still have a chance to take Tutanssess II's mummy. There is some risk involved, but it's not significant."
"Well, the prerequisite is that you have to follow my instructions and let me take the lead in this operation. Of course, if you think it's not suitable, you can stop and choose to return at any time. That's your freedom. Just remember to pay me."
In the past, Maric would have refused without hesitation. He and Sharron were both experienced and quite strong among the Mid-Sequence Beyonder, so why would they listen to the arrangements of a newcomer who had once sought their protection? However, during their last collaboration, Sherlock Moriarty's Wisdom, adaptability, and the strange items he possessed left a deep impression on Maric, and he unconsciously placed Moriarty on an equal footing Gehrman Sparrow kept reaching Backlund, he was astonished and even more convinced that Moriarty should be considered one of the strongest below the High-Sequence. In the realm of mysticism and Beyonder combat, this was Authority.
Since they are in Authority, then we should obey them!
He can also " Teleportation "... Maric recalled Sherlock Moriarty's appearance just now and inexplicably felt that the other party had a strong sense of self-confidence, and perhaps he really could find a chance to succeed.
He turned his head and met Sharron's gaze.
They both nodded at the same time.
"Okay," Sharron replied, her azure eyes showing no hesitation.
Klein immediately smiled:
"I'll tell you the specifics of how to do it, based on the situation on-site."
His deliberate appearance as a " Travel " to provide a " Hidden Existence " for obtaining intelligence served not only to facilitate explaining the issues and gaining a more accurate understanding of the situation, but also to establish a positive image, elevate his status, and seize control.
As a " Marionettist," even if you don't have Marionette for the time being, you still have to Manipulation others to complete the predetermined performance!
For Klein, this operation was partly to help Sharron and Maric, and partly to take advantage of the grand setting and his own " Puppet show" to further and more quickly digest the Potion.
It must be said that Amon's oppressive experience in Backlund and his recent exposure to a large Spectator have allowed Klein, who currently lacks Marionette, to gain a deeper understanding of the " Marionettist " rule he had previously summarized: use your own Marionette as a guide to Manipulation enemies and stage a Puppet show in reality.
His current thought is:
Even without Marionette, one can Manipulation the target object and stage Puppet show in reality through the design of momentum, language, scenario, or certain cooperation.
The " Marionettist " Manipulation far more than just the " Spirit Body Threads "!
That was just a small experiment by Klein.
Like Amon, just a simple appearance seemed to be orchestrating many things, making Pallez Zoroast and me feel like we were waiting for His baton... Klein sighed silently, then heard Sharron and Maric respond simultaneously:
"Good."
At night, elegant gas lamps made of black metal illuminate the streets of Pritz Harbor.
By this time, most ships had already entered the port, and quiet was the dominant atmosphere.
On the top floor of a warehouse, surrounded by numerous wooden crates, three figures suddenly emerged from the void Sherlock Moriarty in a formal suit and top hat, Maric in a white shirt and black vest, and Sharron, still dressed in a black soft hat and court dress.
Using " Teleportation," they arrived here directly from Backlund, quite a distance from the port where the ship carrying the mummy of Tutanssess II was scheduled to dock.
Klein braced himself with his right hand, stepped onto the wooden post, and nimbly leaped onto the horizontal beam, moving as if walking on flat ground, quickly reaching the wall.
There is a fairly large ventilation opening here.
He then took out the binoculars provided by Miss Sharron and looked out at the dock described in the intelligence report.
The rooftops of the buildings there were occupied by soldiers carrying Steam backpacks and wielding thick-barreled rifles. They patrolled back and forth, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings, ready to fire at any unauthorized person who dared to approach, issuing only a warning.
Besides these, several exaggerated Robot Monster were parked around the dock. They were made entirely of metal, taller than Giant, with rotating tops, water-cooled machine guns, and vertical chimneys. The lower part was grayish-white, with rivets, nuts, and gears exposed in many places, making them look very rugged.
In addition, the Robot has a very thick cannon barrel at the front and two rows of metal wheels at the bottom, covered with rubber tracks.
There were clearly people among them, but Klein couldn't see who they were or confirm whether any of Beyonder.
Near these steel Monster, on the dock, stood a dark metal tower over ten meters high, with a complex but not very refined pulley system, from which steel cables and hooks hung down.
On the surface, it looked like a military operation of a decent but not particularly high level... Klein withdrew his gaze and tossed the binoculars to Maric, who had come closer, so that he could take another look at the situation.
Before the actual operation, they all agreed that they should try not to use extraordinary abilities and rely on non-mystical creations to spy on the target in order to avoid arousing suspicion, since there might be Demigod lurking in that Dock Borough.
Of course, Klein also adjusted the Record abilities within " Creeping Hunger," using " Paper Angel " in conjunction with " Tornado " instead of " Lightning Storm."
Once Sharron understood the situation, Klein, who had moved aside to the side of the wooden frame, gave a seemingly relaxed smile and said:
"Our only principle today is to only try if there is an opportunity; if not, we would rather observe or even leave early."
"Is everything alright?"
"No," Sharron replied calmly, while Maric shook his head to express the same meaning.
Klein nodded and looked at Maric, saying:
How many mirrors did you bring?
"Nine sides." Maric showed the preparations one by one, then pointed to his own eyes and said, "That counts too."
"Okay." Klein pointed in a direction, "When I let you leave, run out of Pritz Harbor, dropping these mirrors along the way."
Maric opened his mouth as if to ask why, but quickly understood Sherlock Moriarty's intention and nodded seriously:
I will do as you say.
Klein smiled and reached out, his hand hovering in mid-air:
"It's a pleasure doing business with you."
Maric hesitated for a second, then extended his right hand and gave the other person a high five.
After doing this, his inner tension inexplicably eased a lot.
Klein turned to Miss Sharron, took out a metal cigarette case, and handed it to her, saying:
"Take this and, after receiving my Psychological Suggestion, fly towards the lighthouse."
"Then, silently count to three to dispel the ' Wall of Spirituality ' above."
"During and after the flight, it must not stop and should be as irregular as possible, by any means necessary."
"Once you see the special firework I set off, immediately use the ' Wall of the Spirit World ' to isolate the cigarette box, and then use ' Mirror Blink ' towards Maric, doing everything you can."
"Once you reunite, escape as fast as you can. Don't wait for me; I'll ' Teleportation ' here."
One of the key elements of his plan tonight is that Azik Copper Whistle!
Stealing Tutanssess II's mummy is difficult, but I can make it come to me by itself!