After a while, Leonard cleared his throat, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face, and lowered his voice, saying:
" Old Man, Klein's suggestion seems pretty good, very feasible, and the effect should be quite good. Should we consider it?"
"Didn't you say you would try your best to help me with this revenge?"
"Haha, I thought the ' Worm of Time ' could only function as a clone, doing some auxiliary tasks..."
He instinctively rattled off a bunch of things, while Pallez Zoroast remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a soft sigh and saying:
"I can only give you two ' Worm of Time ' at most right now."
Before Leonard could speak, he added two more sentences:
"To exact revenge on a Demigod who wields a level 0 Sealed Artifact, the most important thing is your own level and strength; otherwise, even if you have high-level talismans, you won't have a chance to use them."
Leonard's smile faded, and he nodded solemnly:
I've been trying to digest it.
"If I haven't accumulated enough contribution points by the time I finish digesting them, I will collect the extraordinary materials needed for the ' Spirit Warlock ' myself."
He wasn't disappointed at all about only getting two " Worm of Time." In his view, this was an extra bonus. Getting even one was a bonus, and the two were perfect for him and Klein to split equally, with each of them getting one " Fate Siphon " talisman.
After stating his position, he asked with considerable curiosity:
" Old Man, do you think Klein might have already turned that ' Worm of Time ' into a talisman?"
He remembered clearly that, in order to find out who Emlyn White was working for, the Old Man had Parasitism a " Worm of Time " in the " Kindling " glove, but then lost contact and it served no purpose. Now, examining the matter again, just from the fact that Emlyn White and Sherlock Moriarty were close, he could easily deduce the truth: the " Worm of Time " was eliminated by the higher-ups of that Concealment organization, or even by the " The Fool " they worshipped, and there was a considerable probability that it was given to Klein. Otherwise, his former colleague would not have known about the existence of the " Worm of Time."
Pallez Zoroast immediately let out a "ha!"
"If he hadn't already used it and witnessed its effects, why would he bring it up himself, hoping to get more?"
"Alright, I'm going to start separating the ' Worm of Time,' which will put me into a deep sleep for at least two weeks. If you have any questions, find someone to answer them yourself."
After saying that, without giving Leonard a chance to ask a question, he released his Spirituality and created a ball of light that "suspended" in Leonard's mind, making a gesture as if he didn't want to talk.
Leonard chuckled dryly as if on cue, then refocused his attention on the letter from Klein Moretti, reading it carefully and repeatedly:
"Possession by Evil Spirit... The origin and main purpose of the Evil Spirit..."
"I lack sufficient understanding of Evil Spirit; I have absolutely no clue what to do..."
After thinking for a few minutes, Leonard took out a box of matches, burned the letter, then left the lounge temporarily assigned to him by the local " Nighthawks," went to the room diagonally opposite, and knocked on the door.
Not long after, Daly Simone, still wearing her blue eyeshadow and blush, opened the door, raised an eyebrow, and said:
"When did ' Sleepless ' have the audacity to knock on a woman's door at a time that evokes images of bed?"
"Uh, I have some questions I'd like to ask you." Leonard didn't dare to answer Daly's question and directly stated his purpose.
Daly looked him up and down, then chuckled:
"I am not responsible for guiding psychologically immature individuals to grow up."
As she spoke, she stepped aside to let Leonard into the room.
Not daring to look around, Leonard casually pulled up a round stool and sat down, getting straight to the point:
"Madam, I would like to learn more about Evil Spirit."
"You are Sequence 5 of the ' Death ' pathway, and your authority is higher than mine, so you should know quite a bit."
"Why are you asking this?" Daly asked, bracing herself against the edge of the table with both hands.
Before Leonard could answer, she continued speaking to herself:
"Most Evil Spirit are the product of the death of High-Sequence powerful beings, while a small number are vengeful Wraith that have broken through their own limitations through various opportunities."
"The first situation is more common. After High-Sequence powerhouses take Potion and gain divinity, their Spirit Body have actually undergone a fundamental mutation. This means that even if they die and their power dissipates, their Spirit Body will still have some residue, possessing many divine abilities, which is quite terrifying. The essence of the second situation is no different from this."
"Normally, Evil Spirit will gradually weaken over time until they disappear completely, but they can assimilate the area where they were born, allowing the Spirit World and even the Underworld to merge with it, drawing power from it to maintain their existence."
"Therefore, many Evil Spirit have their own 'territory' and sphere of activity. It's not that they don't want to leave, but that they can't, unless they accumulate enough power to fundamentally change their form of existence."
Leonard habitually placed his right foot on his left thigh and asked thoughtfully:
"Can Evil Spirit leave its 'territory' by possessing a person?"
"Yes, but ordinary people and most Beyonder simply can't withstand the drain of Evil Spirit. They'll quickly lose their Spirituality and body temperature and won't last long." As she spoke, Daly pointed to herself. "The best way is to use the ' Death ' pathway of Beyonder, at least Sequence 5, because starting as a ' Gatekeeper,' we have our own personal prison of the dead within us, also called a mini- Underworld. It provides a good environment for Evil Spirit to exist. When you become a ' Spirit Warlock,' you'll have similar abilities, only this is closer to a seal, a place of rest rather than a self-imposed Underworld. Heh, those natural spirits and Wraith coming and going are really troublesome."
Ince Zangwill's Sequence 5 is " Gatekeeper "... No wonder the Evil Spirit has possessed him for so long, or is this the result of his failed attempt to enslave the Evil Spirit? Leonard's thoughts suddenly became clear, and he felt that the events in the past suddenly connected.
He hesitated for a few seconds, then asked again:
What might an Evil Spirit be after?
"Pursuit? Singing? Dancing? Writing poetry? Men? Women? The stars and the sea?" Daly asked back with amusement.
Leonard then realized he had made a mistake in his word choice, and awkwardly rubbed his hair, saying:
"I mean, what would an Evil Spirit desire to do?"
"It mainly depends on what they desired in life. Generally speaking, the remaining spirit will inherit the original obsession and lack rationality to balance it. If it were you, that Evil Spirit might keep trying to write poetry, Imprisonment a group of people to watch, seek recognition, or do things very ostentatiously, like the protagonist of a play," Daly said casually after making a joke. "However, no matter what they were like in life, once they become Evil Spirit, they will all crave the same two things."
"Which two things?" Leonard's spirits lifted.
Daly glanced at him and said:
"Firstly, they consume the souls of living beings, which gives them pleasure. This pleasure stems from the instinctive pleasure of maintaining their own existence. Furthermore, a large number of souls allows them to escape the limitations of 'territory' and range of activity to a limited extent, providing power in place of the Spirit World or the Underworld."
"Secondly, they seek out extraordinary materials from their previous lives, using them as another cornerstone of their existence. When this reaches a certain point, Evil Spirit will no longer need to draw power from the Spirit World or the Underworld, and will no longer be restricted by 'territory' and range of activities. In a sense, they are essentially transformed into special Spirit World beings."
Leonard vaguely grasped something, and after thinking for a moment, he said:
"So, Evil Spirit can consume Sequence Potion?"
"No, Sequence Potion were created for humans to effectively reduce the risk of going out of control. For many extraordinary beings, it's actually unnecessary. They can directly consume the materials, especially Evil Spirit. They are paranoid, cruel, vicious, and have a taste for souls. They are essentially half-mad and don't need anything to temper them. Moreover, they are spirits, and their method of consumption is to directly absorb and 'digest' them little by little." Daly corrected Leonard's statement.
This... to the Evil Spirit possessing Ince Zangwill, it would Manipulation the body to collect extraordinary materials from his past life's path whenever it gained the upper hand! Leonard was taken aback at first, then had Spirit Intuition and spoke with a hint of surprise:
"I understand, thank you for your explanation."
After speaking, he hesitated for a few seconds, then carefully said:
"Madam, I believe we should not only investigate Ince Zangwill's purpose in meeting with the Demigod of the Spirituality Religion, but also trace his journey from Backlund to East Balam, figuring out what he did and what items he collected along the way. This might provide valuable clues."
Daly fell silent for a moment, then raised an eyebrow and said:
"That's right."
"But what does this have to do with Evil Spirit?"
"... There's no connection. I just thought that since we're investigating the Spirituality Religion, we might encounter Evil Spirit, so I wanted to ask in advance to make some preparations. The following is a suggestion I planned to make after I rested, and I wanted to discuss it with you beforehand." Leonard's thoughts raced, and he slowed his speech, making up an explanation on the spot.
After listening quietly, Daly chuckled softly.
"If you could make up stories like this when you're with other girls, with your looks, you wouldn't be single anymore."
"Unfortunately, I'm not an ignorant girl. Alright, no need to explain, get out."
Leonard stood up awkwardly, didn't emphasize anything further, and walked towards the door.
Just as he reached out and grasped the handle, Daly's slightly ethereal voice suddenly sounded behind him:
"I don't know what secrets you're hiding, nor do I know what you possess, but that's not important."
"But if you need any help or cooperation regarding Ince Zangwill's matter, feel free to contact me."
Leonard paused for two seconds, his mouth moved a few times, then he suddenly opened the door and walked out.
City of Silver.
Derrick Berg received orders to join an exploration team led by Chief Colin Iliad. Their destination was North City, the ruins of a northern city-state inhabited by terrifying Monster such as the " Shapeshifter "!
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