Mystery: Start with the Reader

Southern Continent, Gurain City, in the underground wine cellar of the Wall family.

Abner, who had just "lived" a round of "points" in the "Dream Labyrinth Tower", was about to rest for a while, and then go to screen those who have questions to ask "Doctor Strange" tonight...

But at this moment, a crimson light burst out in front of his eyes, completely engulfing him who was caught off guard.

After the sight was restored, towering stone pillars appeared in front of them. They stood above the endless gray-white mist, propping up a magnificent palace like a giant's residence.

After being stunned for a second, Abner realized that he was pulled above the gray mist by Mister Fool, so he turned his gaze to the top of the mottled long table.

As expected, sitting there was a mysterious figure shrouded in thick gray mist, leaning back in the chair, as if looking down on everything in the world.

Of course, these sentence patterns are just the descriptions that Abner remembered when recalling the plot of the original work, not his real feelings...

But in fact, there is only one thought in his mind at the moment: "You can really pretend!"

Although he knew that Klein was pretending, Abner still respectfully saluted in a very cooperative way: "Mr. Fool, what is your order for inviting me here?"

The "Fool" shrouded in gray mist gave a low laugh: "It is my 'favored one' who seeks your help."

As soon as he finished speaking, the rogue "Dark Emperor" who had been hidden for a long time appeared. He bowed to "The Fool" first, then turned his head to look at Abner, and said with a deep smile: " We meet again."

Abner watched Klein's "performance" calmly, and he was already complaining in his heart: Your acting skills are getting more and more exquisite... It seems that after listening to the scene of Mr. "The Hanged Man" in the Tarot Society last time After the teaching, not only me and "the sun" have improved!

Of course, no matter what he thought in his heart, Abner said enthusiastically on the surface: "Thank you for your help to the 'Judgment' last time. Even though I was at sea, I heard about your reputation as a grand thief."

Having said that, he paused, and then asked curiously, "What do you want me to do this time?"

What prestige can a grand thief have? Could it be the robbery of Cappin's safe? That's not what I did! Klein slandered a few words, without wasting any time, and went straight to the point:

"I heard that you are an expert in ritual magic, so I hope you can help me decipher a ritual that is going on...

"Well, in exchange, I will help you investigate or divination the origin of the 'Crystal of Misfortune', and you don't need to pay for the notes written by the 'Wanderer'... In addition,

I'll give you another reward. "

As he said that, Klein directly manifested the ritual altar in the basement of the Aurora Society's stronghold. Because he observed it carefully before, the degree of restoration was extremely high, and even the feeling of "decadence" exuded was vivid.

As for where the reward will come from? There is still the corpse of the "witch" lying in that basement, so it can be compensated by her Extraordinary characteristics.

Still don't need me to pay for notes? Did you write down everything in that note? After muttering a few words in his heart, Abner observed the displayed image solemnly, then frowned and asked, "Is this the 'Abyss of Flesh and Blood' of the Aurora Society?"

How did Klein get involved in the events of the Aurora Order? There is no such paragraph in the original book... Is this also my butterfly effect?

Just when Abner was wondering, Klein, who was pretending to be the "Dark Emperor", said pleasantly: "That's right, Mr. Tower, you are indeed an expert in ritual magic!

"Don't know how to damage or destroy it?"

Abner came back to his senses after hearing the words, and he didn't think about the original book anymore. After all, he was quite aware of the horror of the "Abyss of Flesh and Flesh". If it couldn't be stopped in time, many people might die.

Since he was not at the scene, he could not use the "Pure White Eye" to cheat. This time the incident really tested Abner's previous accumulation and knowledge!

Fortunately, after learning and exchanging with "Vice Admiral Iceberg" Edwina during this period of time, coupled with the study of several mystic books such as "Book of Images and Elements", he has gained a lot of experience in the field of mysticism. After making a lot of progress, he can be called a real "polymath".

With his brain spinning rapidly, Abner fully utilized his "analysis" ability to carry out various simulations. Combined with the knowledge he had learned, he quickly came up with a plan—a plan that probably only Klein could succeed.

He considered it for a few seconds, and said in Klein's expectation, "I thought of a way...but it's very difficult."

"What way?" Klein asked in a deep voice.

Abner organized the next sentence, and then explained while realizing the image:

"Arrange another ceremony outside the 'Abyss of Flesh and Flesh' to temporarily 'distort' the 'sacrifice' pointing of the 'Abyss of Flesh and Flesh', and then the new recipient of the 'sacrifice' will unilaterally end the ceremony.

"There are two difficulties with this method... First, a high-level item from the 'Lawyer' pathway is required as the core of the ritual, so that there is a chance, and it is possible to 'distort' the ritual that points to the 'True Creator'...

"Second, the existence that accepts the 'sacrifice' after modifying the direction...Because the effect of the 'distortion' will not last long, it needs the cooperation of that existence and a timely response..."

In other words, pointing to the "righteous god" is not enough? After all, the "response" mechanisms of the righteous gods are relatively "mechanical", unlike him... the god is always "online"...

Klein nodded thoughtfully, and at the same time glanced at Abner, thinking that the other party might have guessed that his spirit body was blessed by the "Dark Emperor Card", which made it so mysterious.

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have said this method... After all, the description of the high-level items of the 'Lawyer' pathway is like a test for me...

"No wonder he didn't request to see that card like 'Justice' and 'The Hanged Man', he should have guessed it a long time ago, right?

"Well, I thought he must also have a 'blasphemy card' in his hand... If that's the case, based on his understanding of the 'blasphemy card', the moment he saw the spirit body of the rogue 'Dark Emperor' I guessed it probably...

"However, these two so-called difficulties are really nothing to me."

Klein, who is also rich in mystic knowledge, naturally saw that this method is indeed feasible, but after thinking for a few seconds, he asked again: "Is there any other way?"

"Yes!" Abner nodded affirmatively, and continued, "The 'ceremony' can be forcibly destroyed with the level of 'half-god', or the power of divinity...but the result of the destruction is unpredictable, and it may cause Backlash is even scarier than a normal ceremony...

"And to completely suppress this backlash, I'm afraid angels will have to take action... Ordinary demigods can at most reduce losses,"

After finishing speaking, he looked at Mr. "Fool" above him seemingly "respectfully". The meaning was self-evident, that is, to ask the thief "Dark Emperor" in front of him to ask Mr. "Mr. Fool" to send an angel.

After all, even Forsi used "Angel's Protection" to block the investigation, Mr. "Fool" can't favor one over another... So, let's see how you act... Abner thought secretly, and waited with his eyes wide open Behind the "show".

Klein felt a little helpless at this moment: If I really had an angel, would I still need to ask you for help?

However, he is not interested in acting at this time, and the situation is urgent. If it is delayed, something may happen there, so after thinking for a while, Klein nodded to Abner and said:

"Thank you for your suggestion, Mr. Tower...the reward will be given to you after the matter is over...I won't waste your time."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Abner's response, he turned to 'The Fool' again, bowed and saluted, bid farewell to him, and then disappeared.

And "The Fool" looked at Abner after he "disappeared", and said calmly, "Let's go here."

Throw it away after use... Although Abner was a little disappointed, he guessed that Klein might be short on time, but he didn't say much, and got up to say goodbye to The Fool.

After returning to reality, Abner sat in the wine cellar and pondered for a while, and finally decided not to let the residents of La Gulain sleep tonight. After all, the opponent is the Aurora Society. Ready to support...

As for how to support? In addition to knowledge consultation, it is naturally a high-level charm that his new "liver" got.

"Moreover, this time I really used my accumulation to help Klein solve the problem... Is this also a relatively successful 'acting'?"

After talking to himself, Abner picked up the book to read while quietly waiting for the "feedback".

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Backlund, Bridge South District, No. 6 Rhinest Street.

In front of the statue in the basement, Klein once again came here as the "Grand Thief" Black Emperor with the help of his "secret bond" with Xiao Ke.

Seeing his arrival, the "Witch of Pleasure" Lina, who was standing by, came over with the iron box containing Extraordinary characteristics, and said as if claiming credit: "It was precipitated by the 'witch' just now, and I collected it for you. "

Although Irene can be said to be killed by the two of them working together, Lina has no intention of asking for a share... After all, there is an evil god behind the other party, and she needs to take action to solve the current predicament.

"Wait and talk more." Klein waved his hand, and then quickly distributed the materials he brought to restore the ritual arrangement method that Mr. "Tower" manifested above the gray mist.

And he himself stood on the most central altar! After all, the core of this "distorted" ritual is the "Dark Emperor Card" he incorporated.

This is? Lina looked surprised, and with her knowledge of mysticism, she could barely see the effect of the newly arranged ceremony.

"I don't know which master of ritual magic he found... unexpectedly came up with such a method...

"Is the evil god called 'The Fool' behind him watching this all the time? Could it be because of Xiao Ke?"

Thinking of this, Lina couldn't help but look at Xiao Ke who was drooling in the dream, and felt that she must have guessed wrong.

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