Three o'clock in the afternoon.

It was only three o'clock before Bering's departure.

When the alarm on his phone rang, Bering slowly stepped into the game hall.

This time he didn't hesitate, and directly manipulated the fog to open the door of the game hall and strolled through it.

Previously, he was not actually allowed to enter this place, because he did not meet the two conditions for entry. However, he can follow behind Ji Qianqin and Song Qingci.

Because he is not a living thing, the arcade is equivalent to his non-existence.

But now it's different, El has approved of him, and even if Bering doesn't make any exchanges, he can still follow El's will and enter her realm.

When he walked into the arcade, Bering caught his first glimpse of El standing at the counter.

At this time, this old thing, which was old and had hidden itself deeply, was still the same, with his eyebrows and eyes lowered as if he did not know anything about the world, holding a piece of paper in his hand and gently rubbing his goods.

These are all things that have been exchanged in this place, some of which were exchanged by those people on their own initiative, and some of which were taken back by El after those people died.

At this moment, El was wiping a bottle, and the bottle was filled with strange and inexplicable smoke balls, and with her movements, the smoke was still rolling on the bottle, as if it were alive.

Looking at the bottle, Bering was thoughtful.

As if sensing Bering's gaze, the old man's eyelids lowered and he whispered: "The devil in the bottle in the One Thousand and One Nights has been associated with the bottle since it was born, and even if it is reflected from legend to reality, it will not be able to escape the shackles and shackles set by fate for it after all. ”

That's why I said, everything is a certainty. It is not necessary to violate, and it is impossible to violate. ”

Faced with the old man's opinion, Bering just smiled and did not answer.

He pulled out the pistol that Qingguang had left behind from his pocket and played with the barrel of the gun, the muzzle of which was pointed at El as if it were nothing.

The muzzle of the black hole was faintly reflected in Er's old face like the root of a bitter tree, and his face twitched imperceptibly.

Quietly moving a few centimeters away from Bering's side, El said calmly: "The barrel of the gun refined according to the 'Pipa Ghost' will be endowed with powerful kinetic energy when the bullet cuts through the muzzle, as well as special damage to the soul and organs. ”

"In East and Southeast Asia, the legend of the pipa ghost has always been famous. After the birth of this imp twist, it has a special effect on the soul due to its legendary properties. There are people in Southeast Asia who specialize in catching these things and use them as head-lowering or Gu. ”

When she said this, the old man was so calm that he couldn't see at all that she wanted to stay away from this thing.

No way, this gun also has no small effect on her. If it really hits her body, even the noble creator will have to worry.

So she had to reveal something to Bering.

Because she knew that this guy was really going to shoot.

Bering also knew he would shoot.

In fact, if he could, he didn't need to threaten El so blatantly.

As long as he has such intentions and believes that he can do it, then when the sea of consciousness sinks, Bering can see the image of himself pointing a gun at the old head and asking him for information.

But he didn't.

On the one hand, it's because it doesn't fit his usual personality.

How could a prophet have acted so violently and unjustifiably?

Even if you want to do it, it's more secretive, such as aiming at the old man's ass when he turns around......

Shaking his head, Bering then thought, 'But that's just the first reason. ’

The second reason is relatively simple.

That is, if he predicts the future by threatening the old man, although he can get an answer, the course of "now" will not change.

Although he will shoot the old man with a gun in the future, it will only happen in the future, and this has not happened yet, which means that the old man will not be affected at all.

She wouldn't even know that Bering was going to shoot her.

This made Bering very unpleasant.

How can an old man be disgusted with joy without knowing anything?

It had to startle her, make her feel terrified, and know that not everyone can rip off customers like they used to.

After all, without disgusting this old thing, Bering's thoughts won't get through.

Playing with the dark pistol, Bering thoughtfully said, 'But the pipa ghost? I didn't expect to get this answer, but it's interesting. ’

Qingguang would have mastered such a weapon. Who gave it to him, or did he find someone to refine it himself?

Weighing the weight of the pistol, Bering continued to ponder: 'But it doesn't matter now, this thing is in my hands, and it's good news for me. ’

Not only because this thing is a threat to Bering, but more importantly, it makes up for Bering's lack of aggression to a certain extent.

While Nameless Mist is no less than any real weapon when used well, its concealment is simply too poor. Moreover, Bering's own reflexes are not able to manipulate the fog like his fingers, which also leads to his attack ability not being very effective in encountering fast enemies.

Even if he saw the trajectory of that guy through his ability to foresee the future, thinking and planning time were enough for some extremely fast enemies to dodge attacks.

But now with this gun it's different.

If nothing else, this gun is really good. Not only is it very lethal, but it also has special damage to the soul and internal organs, but it is also quite hidden.

When Bering fought against Qingguang before, he fully felt that this thing would be absolutely ridiculous if it was used for Yin people.

Putting the pistol back in his handbag, Bering turned his head and looked at Ji Qianqin and Song Qingci in the distance.

At the moment, they should still be trapped in the game, and the outside world can only see that they are only "bodies", and their souls have been sucked into the game console.

Looking at the two guys, Bering suddenly smiled and said, "The Creator of Phoenicia, do you want to make a bet?" ”

He looked at the two men and said calmly, "You should know that they are now challenging a trial that no one has passed before. Do you think they will be able to break through the barriers of the level and succeed in snatching the crown of victory from your hands? ”

Hearing this, the old man silently glanced at Bering.

Then shook his head.

"No bet," he said, in a low voice like an old dead tree, "as the recipient of eternal authority, I will never bet against you." ”

"However, if you want to ask me if they can break through this level, it is impossible for me personally."

The old man slowly wiped Song Qingci's double knives and said softly: "Their qualifications are good, but they are only good. If you want me to say, even Cadmus would have a hard time fighting the beasts unarmed. ”

Cadmus, the prince of Tyre in Phoenician mythology, is known for fighting dragons and slaying them successfully.

It seems that the old man really doesn't think that Song Qingci and Ji Qianqin can successfully fight the evil beast in the soul form, even if they don't gamble with Bering, it is only because this old guy is too greedy and doesn't want his treasure at all, even if there is a slight possibility of leakage.

Thinking of this, Bering chuckled.

"Then you'll have to wait and see." He said.

After saying this, the two men remained silent.

The old man kept rubbing the two double knives, even though the blades were brighter than the moonlight and brighter than silver, his movements never stopped. Just like doing this, it will keep his mind calm.

Bering, on the other hand, continued to look at the pistol.

In a hidden position of the pistol, Bering noticed that he had touched a somewhat strange bulge.

The bulge is a coat of arms that is imprinted somewhere on the body of the gun, as if the craftsman who made the gun had proudly engraved his own security mark as a recognition of his exploits.

Rubbing this coat of arms, combined with the heraldic chart he had seen in his diary, Bering's brows frowned slightly.

'This coat of arms seems to be...... Roger Bacon's part? ’

Roger Bacon was an unprecedented alchemist in Western Europe, so talented that even those in power at the time exclaimed it "the devil's technique".

The alchemy left behind by Roger has been passed down from generation to a certain extent, and has even influenced the development of subsequent alchemy - the famous alchemist, the alchemist known as "Daddy Bean" in a certain gacha mobile game and a certain anime whose name cannot be named, von Hohenheim, claims to have been influenced by Roger.

It can be said that this person is a hurdle that cannot be bypassed in Western alchemy.

But based on Bering's superficial knowledge, Roger Bacon's skills must have been almost lost.

Rubbing the handle of the gun, Bering's eyes were deep and dark.

Could it be that the alchemy, which was once inherited from antiquity and is said to be related to the "threefold great being Hermes" in Greek mythology, has not completely died out yet?

The future recorded in the diary does not seem to have an alchemical group associated with Hermes......

On the other hand, the "S" class genius in Western Europe seems to be related to the god of fire, Hephaestus.

The genius's mentorship seems to have a certain connection with the forged gods.

Tsk, compared to China and Western Europe, due to the fragmentation of the territory, it has led to all kinds of legends and research, even the master scholar who wrote the "Family Examination" lamented that the occult and supernatural environment here is too special and neurotic.

I'm afraid that with my current knowledge, it will be difficult to explore and understand the connection.

However, Bering had a hunch that if he could figure out the extent of the alchemy inherited by Roger, then perhaps the complex land of Western Europe, such as the strange network of relationships between the "emperor" and the "retainers", could be revealed to a certain extent.

Because to a certain extent, the complex form of Western European xenomorphism, is associated with alchemy.

Or more accurately, with the triple great Hermes...... Relate!

The Greek god of messengers, thieves, and protectors, as well as the Egyptian god of wisdom and the Roman god of homomorphism......

The secret of Hermes doesn't seem to be small.

As soon as the train of thought was carried out, it was quickly interrupted.

Raising his head, Bai Ling saw at a glance that Song Qingci and Ji Qianqin were twitching all over, and then took a step back, looking a little dizzy.

Looking at the scene in front of him, the expression of the old man who was still wiping the goods changed!

"No way, this can't be!"

"No one has ever cracked this labyrinth!"

It was the first time she showed such obvious mood swings, as if she hadn't reacted at all, and the whole person was a little dazed and shocked.

Looking at the frightened old man, Bai Ling thought about it for a while, but still said, "This is normal. ”

Bering: "Phoenicians, they have perished." Not a literal decline, but a cultural dissolution. ”

"Your roots, the myth of Phoenicia, have mixed so many things. There are so many backdoors and tricks that you don't even know about that you won't be able to control at all. ”

After saying all this, Bering shook his head and stopped looking at El.

Listening to Bering's words, El's expression was dejected.

She was able to understand what Bering meant, but it was precisely because of that she understood that she felt pain.

It's good if it has other influences, such as Ji Qianqin and them secretly carrying props or something, but this is a means for them to use their own "mechanism", which means that this is allowed by her origin.

In other words, as Bering recounted, because the culture of the Phoenicians was absorbed and mixed by other peoples, El, as the main god, did not know how many back doors were left behind.

This is a fact that cannot be changed even if it is understood.

After all, this is her "root".

Ignoring the painful Er, Bering looked at the thoughtful Ji Qianqin and Song Qingci.

"It's over?" He said, "Then you can consider exercising your last authority." ”

Song Qingci and Ji Qianqin glanced at each other.

Then nodded at the same time.

They walked up to El and pulled out their in-game currency and a card scroll that could be redeemed for prizes after clearing the challenge.

Looking at the card roll, El barely looked up.

Her voice was older than usual: "What do you want?" As long as I have it, I can give it to you. ”

It's a big temptation.

If Ji Qianqin and Song Qingci choose a certain powerful weapon or prop, then they will immediately surpass many of their peers and become the strongest in the entire countermeasures bureau and tomorrow.

…… Although there are not many people tomorrow and daytime.

Few people will ignore this temptation, and if they are not tempted, there are only two possibilities, one of which is that the conditions of the temptation are not great enough.

However, many of the things that have been collected from the long life of the god El can no longer be measured by money alone.

It can be said that if El's treasury is let go, then the vast majority of people in this world will go crazy for it!

Once you have acquired certain key items, those people will be able to become rulers of power, world-renowned masters, and sharp-eyed scholars! From now on, life has embarked on the road of rottenness, and there is no need to work hard!

This is an achievement that many people cannot refuse.

However, these people do not include Ji Qianqin and Song Qingci.

But their reasons for refusing are different.

They remembered Bering's words at the end.

"Don't try to exchange anything from El, except for those that are really important and connected to your blood."

Bering's voice was calm: "Otherwise, in the future, you will regret it!" ”

Bering rarely emphasises to others in such serious words.

Once he says that, it means that this must be a principle that needs to be fully committed and followed.

So, the two men who followed the prophet's guidance had a clear goal.

They looked at El and said at the same time, "Please give me Ji Zi (Song Weilu)'s memory fragment." ”

"That's what I want!"

As soon as this sentence is spoken.

Er, who was still silent, looked at Bering with a slight pause.