Chapter 362: First Use of the Book of Curses
After the consciousness returned to the body, Cheng Shen immediately checked his own state.
Really.
The effects of the devil's pact were not brought over.
This situation was expected by Cheng Shen, before, when he faced the terrifying ghost baby in the faction war. Its attacks could not affect his body through the clones controlled by the Demon Soul Thousand Bodies.
The power of the devil is no more inexplicable than the spread of the weird.
But even if it hasn't been lifted.
It doesn't matter.
It will soon know the price of signing a contract with Cheng Shen.
The resettlement of the goblin clan is on the right track, and under the persuasion of a dozen goblin elders, of course, part of the reason is that they are used to being submissive and accept changes in their living environment quickly.
Goo-goo......
A bonfire had been lit in an open space in the territory, and several cauldrons had been erected. The pot was filled with a hot soup of vegetables and meat stews, and the aroma wafting through the pot had already made the goblins' eyes glow green.
On the other side, there is a queue waiting for treatment.
This treatment.
It's not often found in the average survivor's territory.
If there is a visual progress bar in the belongings of this goblin group, it must be rising at this moment.
However, non-recruiting units will only be able to view their detailed attributes through the territory panel after joining the territory for a natural future, and Cheng Shen is still unable to know the status of this goblin group specifically.
He didn't have time to delay here.
Go back.
Cheng Shen found Arjeka who was washing her long hair by the pool.
He took out the old parchment in his backpack and asked, "Do you know what kind of writing is written on it?" ”
"Huh."
Arjeka took it in amazement.
She didn't open her eyes, but slowly stroked it on the parchment with one hand, and confirmed: "It's the Protoss script, this is a transcription of a history book that records the history of the Protoss, but it's also an antiquity, where did you get it?" ”
Cheng Shen explained the origin of this parchment to her.
Meantime.
It is also mentioned that the worshippers of the temple were given a copy of the Devil's translation according to the translation.
Arjeka was not surprised at all.
"In ancient times, before the advent of writing, the oldest races communicated with each other through spiritual fluctuations, and their inheritance was through memory, and writing was a redundant and complex tool for them.
It was humans who first created writing.
Later, in order to spread faith in the world, the Protoss also began to build historical books, establish inheritance, and spread branches through writing.
But their actions are being targeted by the devil.
Those guys, I am afraid that the world will not be chaotic, because the source of their power is the negative desires generated by living beings.
They deliberately created a writing system that was diametrically opposed to the meaning of the Protoss script.
If you interpret the Protoss text according to the devil's script, what will be presented to the reader will be the most evil and vicious secret methods. ”
Arjeka explained slowly.
Protoss,
Devil's Text,
Neither is it a simple word.
Rather, like the ancient elven runes, it is through spiritual power to perceive and interpret information.
It is not difficult to explain why there are two interpretations of a text.
Cheng Shen immediately understood what Arjieka meant, "Then what is recorded in this Book of Protoss?" ”
"It's a pharmacist's experiment log."
Arjeka said.
There was a pause.
She recounted some of the key messages.
Cheng Shen listened to the spirit at first, but gradually, his brows furrowed.
This experiment records the potion that the Protoss apothecary crafted, which he named: Mood Bomb.
Effect.
It's actually very similar to the emotional items he obtained.
But the difference is that it is not extracted and refined from human emotional organs, and it is not so bloody and cruel.
Rather, it directly extracts people's emotional perceptions.
In this material, the Protoss apothecary made a basic inference about the composition of the souls of intelligent beings.
He thinks.
The human soul is actually made up of fourteen emotional perceptions.
Thereinto.
The seven emotional perceptions that are virtues are:
good faith
wish
charitable
justice
brave
temperance
tolerance
The emotional perception of the seven evils is:
arrogant
Eat one's heart out
rage
lazy
greedy
gluttony
Lust.
This is also the first time Cheng Shen has seen a formal explanation of the soul in this world.
Somewhat familiar.
He quickly thought that this was not the Western sect in reality?
Immediately, Cheng Shen remembered that the missionaries had revealed that the founder of their organization was the ruthless man who established the kingdom of God on earth more than 2,000 years ago.
He reacted instantly.
Feelings, he just copied the theory of the Protoss into reality.
The Protoss, as one of the oldest races born in this world, is also the supreme being who holds the authority of the creator god.
Their understanding of the soul is undoubtedly quite credible.
But.
The recipe for this emotional bomb is not a good thing.
Although it does not need to damage the human body, it directly extracts the emotional perception from the human soul.
It's like having prefrontal lobe surgery to turn people into dementia.
It's no different from death.
Of course.
Cheng Shen has never been such a pedantic person.
No matter how evil the secret technique is, it depends on whose hands it is used, and if he can stick to his bottom line, he can ensure that he will not use this secret technique to do evil.
And if he really loses the bottom line one day.
With his own destructive power, it was much more terrifying than this mere secret art......
[You have understood-soul stripping!] 】
……
Cheng Shen comprehended the secret technique of stripping described in this information thoroughly.
Furthermore.
He also jotted down the recipe for the mood bomb. If the improvement of the emotional props is not successful, it is impossible for him to start from this aspect.
"By the way, I was met with a devil before."
Cheng Shen said again.
He told Arjeka about his experience of being forced to sign a devil's contract.
When she heard this, she immediately said: "Contracts are things invented by the devil, and you must be very careful when dealing with them, because any factor may be the condition of the contract they have set.
I think.
You've already spotted the monster when you're spying on it. ”
"How?"
Cheng Shen asked.
"If you were aware of each other's existence at the time, then the first condition for signing a contract had been met.
The monster threw the contract on the ground, but it was actually a deliberate trick on you by the devil, and I guess it was a condition that the contract would be triggered as soon as you picked up the invitation. ”
Arjeka gives her own analysis.
"But I don't know!"
Cheng Shen frowned.
Arjeka shook her head, "This is the terrible talent of the devil clan, as long as you meet the basic conditions, whether you know it or not, whether you agree or not, they have the means to force you to sign this contract!" ”
"So...... What can I do? ”
Cheng Shen asked.
"The devils have too many tricks to trick people unconsciously, and if you want to be prepared, you have to do not communicate with them, do not touch the things they have used, and do not trust everything they say."
"Of course,
The easiest way to do this is to kill them as soon as you encounter them. ”
Arjeka said calmly.
“……”
Cheng Shen nodded.
Arjeka fully assumed the role of a wise man, and continued: "However, the devil's contract is not all negative, although the probability of trying to meet a devil with a good heart is infinitely close to zero...
But if you can use it properly, even the devil's contract can bring you some benefits. ”
"Oh?"
Cheng Shencai was instilled with the devil's dangerous information by her, and after hearing this, he instinctively felt that something was wrong.
It felt like Arjeka was being possessed by the devil and inducing him...
But Arjeka clearly meant it.
She explained, "The Devil Clan was unable to share in the authority of the Creation God, which led to a big loophole in the contract they created.
There are some rules in the contract that even they can't change arbitrarily.
One is the equivalent exchange, which will reward you for whatever the devil's offer requires you to pay. Often, the return rate of the Devil's Contract is higher than that of many normal contracts!
Moreover, a signatory, at the same time, will only be limited and affected by a devil's contract.
If you're going to face an extremely terrifying and cunning devil, signing a less costly devil pact beforehand will allow you to undo one of its most terrifying tricks without worrying about being controlled in battle.
Of course, it is not easy to take advantage of these two loopholes, after all, it is a cunning and treacherous devil to face.
It's better not to touch it if you can. ”
"Understood."
Cheng Shen sighed.
He silently digested this precious information, and couldn't help but sigh again in his heart the importance of having an old man in the family......
Choosing to prioritize Arjeka's promotion was simply the right thing he had ever done.
Through Arjeka's introduction, he already has an understanding of Oori's methods of the devil.
Coincidentally.
His bright red form is just right to restrain the devil's other racial talent and control emotions.
Then the next time he encounters that devil, as long as he is careful not to be calculated by the other party, he will hardly be able to pose a threat to himself head-on!
Cheng Shen's eyes flickered.
Of course.
The premise of the next encounter is that the other party can bear their own revenge!
When he found Amy, Cheng Shen's first words were: "How many restless residents are there in the territory?" ”
Amy was stunned, then quickly replied, "There are three of them!" ”
"Take me to them."
Cheng Shen said.
A trace of hesitation and uneasiness flashed on Amy's face, but she couldn't disobey the lord's order, so she still packed up the documents in front of her and led the way.
Soon.
The two of them came to a special building.
The building was newly built, with dark red clay walls that exuded a bit of oppression, and two men with fleshy faces stood in the doorway.
A plaque with black letters on a red background hangs above.
Prison!
Amy walked in front as if she was covering up something, and couldn't wait to explain: "There are three people locked up here, all of them wicked people who have committed unpardonable sins!" I gave them a small punishment......"
Cheng Shen soon saw the three criminals who were covered in whip scars and blurred flesh and blood.
A new understanding of the little punishment in Amy's mouth.
But in this case, he had foreseen a long time ago, Amy's negative character was sadistic, and despite his suppression, once these residents who really made mistakes fell into her hands, it was a dream to leave without a complete body.
Amy couldn't see the emotion on Cheng Shen's face, she hurriedly said: "This prisoner is called Leo, he tried to set fire to his house and almost burned everyone in a building!"
And this, he wanted to commit violence against Mrs. Sabraf, but fortunately he was bumped into by the soldiers and stopped in time!
And ......"
Cheng Shen waved his hand to stop Amy's defense of her violent behavior.
What happened to these people in front of him, he could get a glimpse of it through their respective personalities.
An arsonist, a celestial cultist, oh aka a streaking enthusiast, and another sadistic like Amy.
They are basically antisocial personalities.
It's okay to say that you didn't commit an accident.
After the blessed temple is built, Cheng Shen can also give them a chance to be a new person.
But since they failed to control the dark side of their psyche, don't blame him for being ruthless.
"I'm giving you a chance to live now......"
He said calmly.
……
In an abandoned logging hut far away from the territory, Leo, who was covered with scars that had just healed and white marks still left on his skin, devoured hearty food and gradually regained his spirits.
His stubble-covered and decadent face swelled with satisfaction and a little joy for the rest of his life.
"Thank you, Lord for your kindness! I thought I was going to die at the hands of that horrible female demon! My lord, he is willing to give me a chance to change my life, and when I go out, I must repay the lord well!
Next time...... Just burn the center of the territory! ”
Leo thought to himself.
He was not a simple arsonist, but a fanatic of the Burning Sect, and in his conception burning itself was equivalent to purification, the first step to getting closer to the gods, and it was a rather sacred and solemn thing.
In his opinion, it would be a great honor for the lord to be purified in the flames!
So.
He was even more determined to wait until he was done to burn the center of the territory overnight!
"It's just that the lord, why would you let me do such a strange thing?"
Leo looked at the yellowed ancient book that had been opened in front of him, and a quill pen that had been stained with ink.
I thought about it for a long time.
With his wisdom, he still couldn't figure out Cheng Shen's intention to do this.
"No matter."
Leo directly picked up the quill, as a literate burning believer, what Cheng Shen told him to do was not difficult, he wrote on the blank page one by one:
"Target: Gula - Murdox - Shadow Lord."
"How to Die: Car Cracks ......"
Smack.
After he wrote down the other party's real name and the method of death, his eyes suddenly became dull, the quill in his hand slipped off automatically, and an old man wearing a butler's costume with a dead face appeared behind him without warning.
The cold and dead atmosphere filled the entire hut in an instant!
Sting!
One of Leo's arms seemed to be torn off by some kind of huge force and flew out directly, even with it, half of his chest was torn open, and blood mixed with internal organs was scattered all over the ground!
Sting!
His other arm flew out immediately afterward, and instantly turned into a human stick!
The terrible old man, standing motionless, blood splattered on it and automatically devoured, a pair of hollow, dead eyes looking through Leo's torn body to the Book of Curses.
Crash!
The entire Book of the Curse suddenly shattered and exploded, like Leon's severed head, hanging from the beam.
The old man is gone.
------Off topic------
Thank you for giving me the promotion of the leader of the alliance! Thank you for your continued support! …… Today, the two are more likely to be unable to do it, or overestimate their codeword speed......
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