Chapter 21: Predator Cross
The town of Kabas on the surface is as dangerous as the ruins on the main peak of the Hornachis Mountains......
But as long as certain conditions are triggered, you will enter the so-called "inner world", enter the state of "nightmare", and as you gradually go deeper into the dream, it will become more and more terrifying, until you reach the place that is "hidden" by the dream - for example, the Night Country, and now the "imitation" where the Queen of the Scourge is imprisoned.
If my guess is correct, the conditions for the "horror" and "calamity" in the real town of "Kabas" lie in this church!
It is both a shelter for the villagers in their nightmares and a source of crisis for the town.
I remember that Miss Justice mentioned to me in a separate conversation that the town had a proverb that had been passed down for a long time: "When you fall asleep, when it gets dark, go into church and make no sound." ”
Although the villagers are very curious about the order of this sentence, after all, generally speaking, "dark" should be before "sleeping", but for some reason, it has always been passed down in the town, from generation to generation, and has never been broken.
And now it seems that someone has obviously engraved a way to deal with the "nightmare" in the subconscious of the villagers, giving them a chance to face the dream monster and survive.
I just don't know who built this "imitation...... It doesn't look like Russell's handiwork......
Could it be some "bishop of fear" or a "servant of the secret"?
After exploring the surface dream of the town of "Kabas" again, but finding nothing, Abner did not delay any longer, and used the "Dream Walker" ability to perform "Dream Jump", and soon came to the dream of a servant of Professor Michelle's house, and then returned to reality and joined Hugh.
Hugh looked at Abner, who had returned safely, put away the weapon he had been holding in his hand, and asked with concern, "How is it?" ”
"Solved the ...... for the time being," Abner added, after briefly describing what had just happened, "and I have already hinted to Professor Michelle that he should go to the Night Church and not fall into that dangerous dream again." ”
After hearing this, Hugh said thoughtfully, "You seem to be very concerned about the 'God of Luck' and the 'Queen of Natural Disasters'......"
Actually, I'm also interested in Giuseppe, Daniel, Alvin, Vicente and the Rhine...... After all, they had to figure out what they had done...... Otherwise, who knows what hole I would have dug for me now?
If nothing else, just think about the gods and angels who may have descendants with me...... It's a numb scalp!
Of course, complaining in his heart, these words still can't be said to Hugh for the time being, and Abner only pushes it to the task given by the mother goddess and covers up the past.
Fortunately, the gods were involved, and Hugh didn't suspect anything.
By this time, the sky was gradually brightening, and the two parted ways on the surface after finding a café to have breakfast together.
Hugh was going home to visit his mother and brother before the first train arrived, while Abner went into the shadows under the pretext that he had something to do, and quietly followed Hugh in order to find out the source of the danger in some of her "tributaries of fate".
It's not that he doesn't want to protect Hugh directly on the surface, but in that case, Hugh's "fate" will become unpredictable, and he may encounter greater dangers that are not in Abner's observation.
As for the "Alchemist" and "Floating City" mentioned by Klein, they can only be put aside first, and the master and the underground space will not disappear in a short time anyway.
……
Nas, inside the tower of the Floating City, held in place by metal brackets.
Crane was initially interested in the Floating City, touring around with a blonde girl puppet, but soon discovered that most of the facilities were vacant, and even the Powerhouse was just a decoration......
The puppet said that Master Klaus had studied for decades and failed to understand the meaning of the power symbols in the "Floating City", so he planned to change it to a steam engine instead......
Unfortunately, with the current power of the steam engine, it is impossible to bring such a large mountain to the sky.
However, in the eyes of Crane, the "master" who often picks up the wool of the mysterious space above the gray mist, the structure of those power symbols is more like the rune of a certain person or several existential powers......
Just when Crane was bored and wanted to divinate the origin of those symbols, Jane suddenly found him and said with a smile: "The promotion of your extraordinary item has been completed, and Master Klaus asked me to come to you." ”
"Didn't you say it would take a day?" Crane interrupted the idea of divination above the gray fog and asked in surprise.
"Because the process went smoothly, it was done ahead of schedule." Jane explained, then smiled and asked, "Haven't you seen enough?" ”
How so? It's even more boring than the "City of Miracles" Livised, after all, there is also an interesting "Hall of Honesty".
complained in his heart, Klein maintained Gelman's character on the surface, and while keeping up with Jane's footsteps, he said as if unintentionally: "Speaking of which, Miss Jane, you should be the crew of the Future, right?" How could he be Master Claus's 'agent'. ”
"Abner even told you this? You are really good friends......" Jian Wenyan was a little surprised and sighed.
Girl, what are you sighing about? Will Mr. "Tower" have any male friends around him? While slandering, Klein used Gelman Sparrowt's polite attitude and words:
"In fact, Lady Gardelia and I are also friends, and we will be going to the easternmost part of the Sunia Sea on the 'Future' to the almost illusory and dangerous sea."
"You're friends with the captain too?" Jane was even more surprised, and looked back at Klein several times, until she saw the other party take out a pure crystal ball, and then a few inexplicable rays of light flashed in her eyes, and then she smiled, "The captain gave you all the contact crystals...... You do know each other......
"In that case, you're not an outsider, so it's okay to tell you.
"The opportunity to work for Master Claus is actually very sought-after in Dawn of the Elements! Because as long as you serve for half a year, you can get a chance to ask the master to take action personally.
"And the ritual of my promotion to Sequence 5 requires the construction of an environment that temporarily shields the underworld, so I will ask for the 'Queen'. Got the position of 'broker'. ”
Queen...... Mystery Queen? It seems that Abner told me that the information was not wrong, and that the news of the break between the "Star General" and the "Mysterious Queen" was fake.
However, Miss Jane, is it really okay for you to tell such important information directly? Is it just because I'm friends with Abner and Gardelia? You're too sloppy, aren't you?!
I'll have to ask Abner to persuade Miss Jane when I turn around.
Could it be that the ladies of the "corpse collector" route will be very distinctive when they speak? Ms. Dai Li is a joke, and Miss Jane is straightforward?
While complaining, Crane and Jane had already arrived at the door of Master Klaus's laboratory.
After a routine deodorization procedure, Klein saw Klaus, who had dark circles under his eyes but was full of energy.
"Because the power level of the sealed item is very high, the process of leveling up for 'Wriggling Hunger' has been much smoother than I thought.
"However, correspondingly, in order not to destroy the original sealing structure after it suddenly gains power, its enhancement effect is limited......" Klaus took a sip of black tea and slowly introduced.
"What are the specific improvements?" Crane asked in a deep voice, maintaining a bit of Gelman Sparrow's characteristic coldness.
"First of all, it has been increased from being able to herd only five souls to seven, and can herd up to one Sequence 4 demigod soul.
"Secondly, you can use the two abilities that use it to use the demigod level, 'Hidden Shadow' and 'Dominating Shadow'...... But every time you use it, you need to feed him a person.
"Thirdly, the articulation when switching the grazing 'souls' will be faster than before, with hardly any 'delay' and seamless switching.
"Finally, when you graze your soul again, the abilities you gain are no longer entirely a matter of luck, but can be chosen for yourself." Klaus gave a brief introduction, and it was clear from his tone that he was a little sorry for not being able to integrate the many abilities contained in the "Black Knight" trait into "Wriggling Hunger".
But Klein is already very satisfied with this, and he feels that he has the upgraded "Wriggling Hunger" in hand, and with the "Funeral Blade" and the "Immortal Bird" revolver that he has just acquired, even if he fights with Mr. "Tower" in front of the demigod, he may not lose.
My current character is Gelman Sparrow, a slightly crazy adventurer and bounty hunter...... Crane held back the joy in his heart and nodded as usual: "Very good, I'm very satisfied with the upgrade of this item!" Thank you very much, Master Klaus. ”
"Since I have my token with me, I will naturally fulfill your request." Master Klaus waved his hand, then a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "What's more, the 'wolf fish' you brought is a genuine product from Sunia Island, and it is more delicious and delicious than the local taste of Nas!" ”
Delicious...... The corners of Klein's mouth twitched, and he realized that he could no longer look at the word, so he had to say goodbye after a few pleasantries.
After Jane had sent Crane out of the underground space in a carriage and turned back again, she looked up and said to someone, "Is there anything wrong with him?" If so, why did you ask me to tell him about the Elemental Dawn? ”
At this time, a pea vine suddenly hung down in mid-air, and then a soft but emotionless voice came: "I have to observe again......"
……
Beckland, villa at 28 Kings Street.
Furth picked up the extraordinary properties of the "astrologer" that he had bought a long time ago, and carefully placed it in a container with already added accessories......
Soon, a cup of dark blue viscous liquid that seemed to shimmer with starlight appeared in front of her eyes, which was the prepared "astrologer" potion.
I had summarized the 'Master of Tricks Rules' in mid-March, and I had already completely digested the potions last week, and if it weren't for the lack of some supporting materials, I would have been an 'astrologer' three days ago...... It's not too late, though!
After muttering a sentence in his heart, he picked up the cup containing the potion and drank the liquid from it.
After a while, after combing through the "knowledge" directly brought by the potion, she reluctantly found that even if she was promoted to Sequence 7, she was still a "weak chicken" in terms of combat.
Moreover, because potions are formulated with properties as the main ingredient, this means that I have to digest one more "apprentice" and "master of tricks...... It seems that the circus job cannot be quit for the time being...... Fortunately, the regimental commander decided to stay in Beckland for a month or two, which should be enough time for me to digest it.
As for the method of expelling traits by giving birth to children that she had asked about in the Tarot Club before, she was only discarded after a circle in her mind, after all, in the middle and low sequences, it is better to play the role of digestion faster.
Thinking of this, she put on a pitch-black pointed hat and a long dress of the same color, dressed up as one of the people's stereotypes of witches, and went out to the Cindys Circus in Jowood.
……
East Chester County, Storme Steam Railway Station.
Abner, who was hiding in the shadows and observing Hugh checking the passengers one by one, suddenly raised his head.
Because in the clear sky, under a few leisurely white clouds, a little blazing white fire flew from far and near, at high speed!
The demigods of the "hunter" path?
So unabashedly, he doesn't care at all about the extraordinary power appearing in front of people......
A member of the Predator Cross?
Is he the source of the crisis in the tributaries of Hugh's fate?
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