With her bold conjecture, Justina once again verified the "stereotype" of the Venn residents of the mage community.

In the eyes of many, spellcasters are mysterious, cold, and paranoid, often unleashing astonishingly destructive and frightening madness when they display their extraordinary creativity and imagination.

Shuge sat up straight, and he carefully studied the soft-looking female mage in front of him.

It's hard to imagine that such a face could make such an astonishing idea.

So Shug asked, "Lady Justina, what do you think...... Has anyone heard of it but me? ”

Hearing this, a bitter smile appeared on the female mage's face, and she nodded: "I was so excited at that time, and I never thought that there would be so many traitors in ambush within us, so ...... So I raised it directly at the regular meeting. ”

"There's no way around it."

Through the memories "provided" by Belva, Shug verified Giustina's words almost immediately, and he was even able to feel the shock and horror of the members of the Black Sun Society when they heard this bold idea.

And their reaction also happened to verify the correctness of Giustina's research direction.

Shuge refilled Justina's already empty glass with some magic water, and then he asked seriously, "So...... Ms. Giustina, what are you going to do if you were to continue your research as previously envisaged? ”

Justina's gaze rose as Justina's gaze brightened as the magic lenses mages used in their experiments—she stared at the young man in front of her.

As a magician based in the city of Seren, Justina had certainly heard of Shog Ernst's "great name".

Of course, she knew that the name had nothing to do with magical scholarship and research in the past, but through the explanations and introductions of the other members of the legal committee, as well as the exchanges they had just had, Giustina had a vague judgment - she realized that if she wanted to test those bold conjectures and put them into practice, then the young man in front of her could be her greatest help.

So Justina said, "According to my set of ideas, in order to really have an impact on those monsters, you have to effectively interfere with their minds...... In other words, we have to inject a sufficient amount of influence into them in some way. ”

"In my original vision, there were three ways to get there."

Justina took a sip of the magic water in the cup, and then she couldn't help frowning, although the water made by Xiuge was full of magic power, it really didn't taste very good.

After swallowing the water in her mouth with difficulty, Giustina says, "The first way is to try to capture enough samples and influence them first. After successfully imposing a certain will and mind on them, we release them into the city and let them gather and merge with their own kind...... In this way, it is possible to continuously transform and influence that large group of monsters through these samples. ”

"This kind of experiment, Merlin Le and the scholars have done several times on the shapeshifters, they want to use this kind of method to cultivate a kind of shapeshifter race that is not hostile to humans and can obey the control, but these experiments have failed in the end, although the thinking and instinct of the changelings are plastic, but they still have individual differences, there is no way to achieve complete integration, and they cannot have an effective impact on each other."

Justina breathed a sigh of relief and added, "But perhaps, this method can be effective in Salem City, after all, those monsters can completely merge with each other, but ......"

Xiuge shook his head in denial: "But they already have too many memories now, and if we want to achieve this goal, we are afraid that we will have to capture samples of half of the city, which is unrealistic...... And they're growing fast, and they may already have the ability to perceive our intentions. ”

Giustina nodded, and she continued: "The second method is relatively simple, I found in the process of studying the previous samples that although these monsters are constantly learning our knowledge, everything they do ultimately serves their own reproductive and devouring instincts, which means that in the choice of knowledge and memory, they will be more biased towards those parts that can help them find and capture their prey. ”

Justina put down the glass, she raised her right hand and stretched out three fingers: "The specific time, the specific place, and the type and quantity of prey that may be obtained...... Like the other magical creatures in Van En who have a strong need for hunting, they are very sensitive to this kind of information, and if we can successfully relay this information to them, we have the opportunity to set a huge trap and trap. ”

Hearing this, Xiuge nodded slightly.

The second idea proposed by Giustina coincides with the plan that Schug is considering.

For the children of the Abyss, this method has a high probability of success, as long as they can find a way to fake the information they are interested in, and use their hunting instincts to create the corresponding illusion at a certain time, there is a chance that these dangerous hunters will be successfully brought together.

At that point, one can try to trap these monsters with special large-scale magical rituals, or inflict sufficient damage on them by creating a powerful magical explosion......

Of course, there is no way to eradicate the Descendants of the Abyss, but as long as the vast majority of the Descendants in the city can be mobilized and gathered together in a short period of time, then there is a chance to create a brief safety gap and open the lockdown ritual so that the survivors of the city can successfully evacuate.

However, Xiuge was not in a hurry to make a statement, he asked, "So, what about the third method?" ”

"Third Method ......"

Justina's expression flickered slightly, and she hesitated briefly for two seconds before whispering; The third approach may be an extension of the first...... Its goal is also to interfere with the will and choices of these monsters. ”

At this point, Giustina paused.

Shug noticed that the female mage's gaze seemed to linger on her vanished left arm for a moment.

Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "The will and spirit of these monsters are converging with each other, and if these wills are mixed in, there is an example that is firm and strong enough and absolutely beneficial to us...... So, can this will become the supreme ruler among them by virtue of its own ability? ”

Justina pursed her lips vigorously and added, "I...... I've roughly calculated before that their ability to control magic is limited, which means that their mental strength is very weak when dispersed. ”

"Based on the previous calculations, we might need ten casters above the stream level, or just two or three lake or valley level mages......"

Giustina's voice grew lower, but she still insisted on squeezing the second half of her words out between her teeth: "I can try to extract some ingredients from those monsters and transform them into usable potions, so as to transform people's bodies, so that they can become ...... while retaining their original will."

"Okay, I see what you mean."

Shug raised his hand, interrupting Master Justina's answer.

Obviously, the third method mentioned by Giustina is similar to the kind of "backhand" that the Black Sun Society had prepared for its members before.

The difference is that Justina's vision is based on a relatively clear calculation, and what she hopes is to use the tenacity of the victims to replace the chaotic minds of the monsters, so as to achieve ultimate control over these unstable groups.

Xiuge's fingers rubbed lightly twice on the cold Black Sun Scepter, and he asked, "Is your calculation accurate?" ”

"It needs to be checked again, after all, those monsters have grown a lot, and maybe the final answer will be different."

Shug stared at the female mage in front of him for a few seconds, then he stood up and asked, "Master Justina, if it weren't me standing in front of you right now, but the Hermit Genet or some of your other colleagues, would you tell them the third option?" ”

"Perhaps...... No way. ”

So Xiuge nodded, he turned around and walked towards the door of the ward, and at the same time said: "Let your colleagues prepare the equipment and containers for the experiment, and I will find a way to solve the problem of samples, just give me an approximate number." As to whether or not these options are to be shared with your colleagues, the decision is yours, but I believe that the Hermit of Genet, as the current interim leader of the residency, has the right and must know of these options. ”

With that, Shuge walked out of the room with his cane in hand.

In the face of what may happen in Seren City in the future, Xiuge already has a certain psychological expectation, and he is not the only one who needs to be mentally prepared.

Early in the morning, before leaving the premises of the Law Committee, Xiuge specifically found the hermit of Genet.

By this time, the taciturn temporary leader had learned from Master Giustina about the three options she had proposed, and it was for this reason that he seemed to have become even more silent, walking with a posture and expression that resembled a sad but resolute stone statue.

"It won't be long before someone from Iris Street comes to the door...... Don't be too resistant to them, Genet hermits, for to break the current impasse, all the people in the city must unite. ”

"I know General Butz may not be credible, but for now, we'd better let go of some of our previous thoughts and concepts. ”

"I see what you mean."

Gene nodded: "But in the short term, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave this station, this is already the safest place in the entire city of Selen, and Justina and the others also need a stable experimental place, and the Eye of Mel can't fall into the hands of others." ”

"You don't have to leave, you just need to take in some of the soldiers from Iris Street."

"They may change some of the flags on the outskirts of your garrison to show that Iris Street has taken over the area, and of course, these soldiers will be under your command...... As for the other survivors in the city, as well as forces like the Tricolor, I'll take care of it. ”

"Don't you really need help?"

Genet reached out and pressed the silver sword he was carrying: "If you need it, I can bring about ten mages to assist you, and it shouldn't be a problem to clean up the Tricolor Brotherhood." ”

"No, there's no need to clean up these guys, after all, they are real manpower, and there is no need to spend it in this kind of place."

Xiuge shook his head: "However, you need to send some men as soon as possible to transfer those survivors nearby during the day...... In particular, the areas I have marked on the map, and I have confirmed that these buildings are mostly inhabited by ordinary scattered survivors, who are the most in need of help and the most vulnerable to damage due to the next change. ”

After speaking, Shug glanced in the direction of the Mystic Room of the Eye of Mel and added: "As for the Eye of Mel, I still recommend that you continue to use it, keep sending messages every day, and don't need to send applications to Merlin Lehe, just 'report' to them truthfully about the changes and progress of those monsters." ”

Jeant nodded, and then he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Ernst, no, Master Ernst...... I have some personal questions, can you answer them? ”

"Please."

"You are indeed not an ordinary mage, you are powerful...... My instincts and the secrets I wear are always reminding me. ”

Jeant looked down at Schug: "But I wonder, why on earth are you doing these things, and why can you be confident about the next development?" ”

Xiuge shook his head and said with a smile: "Hermit Genet, from beginning to end, I am not the only one who has been making efforts and attempts, and your question like this will make those who have already died sad...... When they are dying, they don't have the time and opportunity to think about 'why', right? ”

"As for your latter question, I can tell you unequivocally that my confidence comes not only from the power I possess and what I know about the monsters, but also from the many more willing to fight for the city of Seren, and they are actually far more than we can imagine...... Believe me, Gent Hermit, all are just waiting for a signal. ”

"It can be as short as two days, as long as a week, and soon, it will wake up more people, and at that point, we will naturally know what to do next."

(End of chapter)