LRAB Chapter 206, Second Level 1 Sealed Item: Eye of Illusion
Chapter 206, Second Level 1 Sealed Item: Eye of Illusion
Chapter 206, Second Level 1 Sealed Item: Eye of Illusion
Fors and Hugh exchanged a glance; they could both sense that the god Raphael worshipped was indeed an evil god.
Because of the need for transactions in Tarot readings, they often make sacrifices to Mr. Fool.
While Mr. Fool's "Gate of Sacrifice" did give them a great sense of oppression, it did not feel evil.
But Raphael's sacrifice just now made them feel as if they could be dragged into the abyss of depravity at any moment.
Even after the sacrificial ceremony ended, Fors and Hugh still felt their legs trembling.
Raphael was unaware of this. He first used "Travel" to take the two ladies back to the city of Backlund. After confirming that no one was following them, he used "Travel" again to return to Fors and Hugh's rented house.
Because Raphael was appointed by "The Fool" as "the head of the Tarot Society in Backlund"—more precisely, the head of this operation—this position was lost after the operation ended.
Regardless of the circumstances, the three of them were led by Raphael, so Raphael was in charge of dividing the spoils.
Raphael first said to Hugh, "I will forgive your 3000 pounds debt, and not only that, I will also pay you another 3000 pounds."
Because he had already obtained the biggest spoils of war, and his other self in the "Dark Lodge" had already tried it out. In the "Dark Lodge," the spoils of war were very obedient and could be used as a level 1 sealed item.
Therefore, Raphael was very generous to Hugh and Fors.
Hugh paused for a moment before saying, "Too many."
Yesterday's battle was indeed a bit dangerous, but today's battle was easy; she felt that simply forgiving her debts would be enough.
Raphael waved his hand, half-jokingly saying, "Although the spoils I obtained have many negative effects, their level is so high that they are something that cannot be measured in cash."
Xiu simply said "Oh," and didn't stand on ceremony any further.
The main reason is that she is short of money, and she has already figured out how to spend the 3000 pounds.
Raphael then said to Fors, "You will receive the characteristics of the Inquisitor, and I will give you an additional 800 pounds."
That would cost around 2000 pounds.
Although it's not worth the price to ask a Sequence 5 for help, firstly, Fors's role was indeed not very significant, and secondly, apart from Raphael, practically no one asked Fors for help.
So she was already very satisfied with the 2000 pounds.
She has a teacher, and her financial situation is slightly better than Hugh's, but only slightly better.
Raphael concluded, "The characteristics of that other sheriff provide your organization with members through the 'Control' approach."
Fors and Hugh were taken aback; neither of them had expected this.
The two men exchanged a glance, their eyes seemingly saying: No wonder Mr. Fool appointed Raphael as the person in charge.
After dividing the spoils, Raphael said, "I will bring you the gold pounds before noon tomorrow."
Fors nodded: "Okay."
Hugh invited Raphael: "Let's go to a restaurant for lunch tomorrow to celebrate the success of this operation."
Fors immediately understood what his friend meant: he could try to find out information about the god Raphael worshipped: "I know a good restaurant where I can make a reservation in advance."
Raphael nodded: "Okay."
For him, this opportunity to befriend "middle-order" extraordinary individuals would naturally not be missed.
Raphael returned to the villa to rest for the night, and after having breakfast brought by his servants the next day, he began to read the newspaper.
Although the Aurora Society has a large number of personnel and assets in Backlund, as a clandestine organization, it does not have a fixed headquarters.
Wherever Raphael is, that's where the headquarters is.
So when other members encounter something they can't solve, they will report it to Raphael.
However, only five members of the Aurora Society currently know where Raphael lives.
Raphael reading the newspaper in the villa was equivalent to going to work.
He was in his study, holding a newspaper and motionless, but his spirit had already entered the "Dark Abode".
The "Stone Eye" seized yesterday was placed on a wooden platform to the left of a wooden chair, while the extraordinary properties obtained earlier were piled up behind the chair.
Raphael reached out and took the "stone eye" to look at it. It was similar to an ordinary stone eye, except that the pupil was a bit darker in color, while the whites of the eyes were the normal color of the stone.
The Stone Eye's main ability is to create illusions. This ability seems to have a deep connection with the "Mother Tree of Desire," but it doesn't seem to be the main authority of this Outer God.
However, Raphael was certain that the extraordinary properties of the "Stone Eye" should lie outside of the 22 pathways on Earth.
That's enough about tracing the source. Just know that this "stone eye" has a unique ability that makes it difficult to guard against.
In the previous battle, even Miss Sharon didn't realize what was happening before entering the illusion. This shows that even extraordinary individuals at the Saint level are unlikely to be aware of their surroundings before being affected.
However, in actual use, it would be difficult to trap a saint for too long, because the "Stone Eye" can merge into that illusion, constantly adjusting the illusion, while also constantly influencing the target's desires and emotions.
But Raphael is merely the wielder of magical artifacts, not the one with the ability. He simply cannot have the same compatibility as the "Stone Eye." He can only trap his target with some pre-designed illusions.
Once the target finds a weakness in the illusion, there's no way to trap it anymore.
This ability is already quite good, because it can basically trap a saint for a few seconds, which is enough time for Raphael to escape using "travel".
In addition, Raphael can also control the target's emotions with the "Stone Eye," which is somewhat different from the "Apostle of Desire's" ability, or rather, emotions and desires are different.
Emotional changes are simpler, harder to detect, and can be triggered instantly without needing to plant a seed beforehand.
After playing with the "stone eye" for a while, Raphael named it the "Eye of Illusion".
Currently, this magical item can only be used within the "Dark Abode." If it is taken out and used elsewhere, it is easy to become a follower of the "Mother Tree of Desire" and to be located by this outer god.
For Raphael, this didn't have much of an impact, as enemies below Sequence 4 didn't need "Eye of Illusion".
Now, if we encounter enemies at Sequence 4 level, we definitely need to use our "big version".
Then he could use his "large" form to trap the target while he, in the real world, fled for his life. Even if Raphael was insane, he wouldn't think he could kill a saint.
After looking at his spoils, Raphael returned to the real world and continued "reading the newspaper" until after 11 o'clock before taking his cash and going to Fors and Hugh's rented room.
Fors has already made reservations at the restaurant, but Hugh has gone to report this to MI9 and hasn't returned yet.
After waiting a while longer, the two decided to go to the restaurant first.
Hugh knew the location of that restaurant, and if it was too late, she would go there directly.
Raphael and Fors used "travel" to get to a spot not far from the restaurant, and then walked into the restaurant.
The reason I booked a room here is not only because the food is pretty good, but also because they have private dining rooms.
In Raphael's memory, this was called a private room, but not every mid-range restaurant in Backlund offered this service. High-end dining venues, like large hotels, would certainly have such a space.
The two entered the room, and just as Fors was wondering what to talk to Raphael about, Hugh finally arrived.
Fors casually asked, "Why are you so late?"
Hugh looked a little grim: "Bread prices have gone up again. On my way back, I encountered a group of people robbing a bakery."