Even with Faust's intelligence, he could not understand the situation for a moment, and it took about two or three seconds for Faust to react, and he looked at Mr. Squealer cautiously, stretched out his hands to show that he was not hostile, and slowed down his speech: "What do you mean by this? ”

"No, no, no, we are not related by blood, brothers, what brings us together is a common ambition and hobby. Unlike the cautious Faust, Squealer appeared relaxed and amiable.

He continued, "Don't you notice that you have that amazing talent in you. Faust knew that he was referring to two of his special talents, which were not recorded by the system, just as some people were born with larger eyes and some people had darker skin.

The first is Faust's psionic senses, which are much stronger than those of ordinary psychic sorcerers, and can easily synesthesiate with one of the five senses.

The other is his unique body. Faust's body is more malleable than the average person, in other words, he has a unique advantage in spells like Transfiguration - if it weren't for his psionic talent, he might have become a respected druid!

Faust was puzzled by Squealer's vague words—he didn't understand which of his strengths he was referring to, "What do you mean? I don't quite understand what you mean." It would be a bit unfamiliar to say that he had too many merits, so Faust decided to be vague on the subject.

Squealer exclaimed in regret, "It's a pity that you know nothing about the treasure in your arms. Then, his expression changed, and he asked Faust with a pleasant face, "Do you know the most basic division of the psychic man's ability, Mr. Faustus?"

Faust nodded, "Of course I know, it's common sense that every psychic knows it. ”

However, Squealer seemed to be quite a good teacher, and he selectively ignored Faust's words and continued to explain: "Psychic warlocks are divided into six major power systems, namely Psychic Prophecy, Psychic Creation, Psychic Transformation, and Psychic Teleportation. Psychic Enchantment and the Greatest Psychic Self-Shaping Series. ”

"The other five crooked ways are not worth mentioning, but this time we will talk about the self-shaping of the mind - after all, your talent has something to do with it. ”

In fact, Faust's talent allows him to choose between psychic enchantment and psychic self-forming, both of which have the potential to propel him to the top. However, Faust was obsessed with mundane affairs, so he preferred to choose the self-shaping system of the mind.

Of course, the psychic system can be more helpful for these political tricks, but who would believe in a demagogic politician? An otherworldly philosopher is always more admirable and more worthy of trust. What's more, the kingdom of Aventu is full of powerful politicians, and his crappy psychic abilities are self-defeating.

Faust did not take the liberty of objecting, he just quietly watched Squealer carry out his teachings, which was Squealer's hobby, which Faust respected.

"The highest secret of the self-shaping of the mind is to reshape one's own mind, and to influence one's own body through the mind, to achieve the dual perfection and harmony of the spirit and the flesh, and even—even to blur the boundaries between the self and the non-self!" said Squealer, who became more and more excited, his face flushed as if he had drunk alcohol.

"Do you know what humanity's greatest desire is?" Squealer's conversation was very jumpy, but Faust still kept up with him - he even had a little guess about what Squealer was going to say.

"That's immortal!" Squealer stood up, as if reciting a magnificent psalm, "the stars will eventually be extinguished, and no matter how strong they are, they will not escape the doom of death—death, O death, is the reward of fate, and that is the only fair thing in the world." ”

"But we're greedy mortals, and we crave injustice, and only injustice can satisfy us, right?" Squealer suddenly calmed down, and he winked at Faust slyly.

"That's why, Mr. Squealer, happiness tends to be compared, and the drive to gain happiness through comparison is what we often call 'malice'. Faust agrees with Squealer's theory and explains his views in passing.

"You have extraordinary gifts, Monsieur Faustus. Squealer once again expressed her appreciation for Faust, "I mean, not only physically, but also in your mind. ”

Faust didn't think so, he had just made the idea in three seconds, so he didn't think it was profound. As long as Faust wanted to, he only had to spend a day compiling this "profound philosophy" of a thick book.

After praising Faust, Squealer continued his speech, "We long for immortality, and since matter will eventually be destroyed, why not start with the heart?"

"Combined with the theory of the self-shaping of the mind, if we perfect our immortal heart, will we be able to create an immortal body through the self-shaping of the mind? Squealer succinctly expounded his theory.

But Faust wasn't very interested in such theories - any school of psychic magicians would have a similar nonsense, and Faust was noncommittal, he was more interested in what Squealer called "us".

"Who are you, then?" Faust asked.

As if waiting for Faust to ask this question, Squealer smiled and said, "We are an immortal brotherhood, sworn to be brothers and sisters, and to pursue the immortal together." ”

"So, can I consider this an invitation from you?" asked Faust - describing the idea of the organization in detail to an outsider, if not the intention of developing members, it could only be mentally retarded.

"Of course, Mr. Faustus, or rather, Brother Faustus. Squealer smiled heartily, as if convinced that Faust would not refuse his kindness.

Faust smiled bitterly, he was just a turned-over salted fish who had just blended into the upper circle in the kingdom of Aventu, but when he came to the other world, he became a fragrant bait that everyone competed for, and the most annoying thing was that this kind of thing would always disrupt his plans.

"May I ask you what you like about me?" Faust had already guessed in his mind, and he only asked out of his usual cautious and pragmatic spirit.

"Of course it's the talent I told you!" Squealer suddenly came to his senses, "Your body is easier to shape, in other words, your body is closer to the level of the mind than ordinary people!"

This is a new way of saying that Faust did know that his body had the gift of shapeshifting, but he did not know anything about the nature of his own talent.

"Can you be more specific?" Faust was also curious, and he leaned forward, fully showing his curiosity, completely ignoring the fact that he had stepped in a pool of blood, and even kicked John's dead face with his toes.

Squealer's problem with being a good teacher seemed to be cured all at once, and he smiled mysteriously, "I don't know much about this, and if you want to know more, you can only go to the secret library of the Brotherhood." Of course, the library will only be open to one immortal brother. ”

This damn old bastard, Faust thought himself, is that how he piques the curiosity of others and lures them into his trap?

"Then I'll join. Faust replied without hesitation, which made Squealer's smile even brighter.

Faust stood up and stretched out his hand to Squeer, "Brother Squealer." ”

Squealer responded to Faust's friendliness by clasping Faust's hand, "Brother Faustus." ”

The two stepped on John's blood and looked at each other and smiled.