eurekapd Chapter 232 Characteristics of Hunters
Chapter 232 Characteristics of Hunters
Chapter 232 Characteristics of Hunters
Cyril nodded seriously:
"I understand, but to better digest the 'Recorder's' potion, one will inevitably come into contact with its hidden aspects, which may trigger those potential dangers."
"However, I have pre-recorded a sufficient number of 'teleport' and 'teleport' abilities, so as long as the spirit world isn't instantly sealed off, I will be able to leave."
"The Fool" Klein nodded slightly and said nothing more.
Repeatedly persuading the other party to give up the dangerous attempt is inconsistent with his "fool" persona.
Seeing the "Fool" shrouded in gray mist nod, Cyril then said:
"I will offer the 'Red Priest' card to you after today's gathering. This may be a little late, as I need to gather the necessary materials for the ritual on the ship first."
...Collecting? The kind of collecting where something is taken without the owner's knowledge, used, and then returned?
The "thief" approach might also suit you.
After a moment of internal monologue, "The Fool" Klein calmly replied:
"Can."
Only after the exchange between Mr. Fate and Mr. Fool ended did Audrey, the "Justice," curiously inquire:
"Mr. Fate, which path does the 'Red Priestess' card correspond to?"
"Um, I mean, what is its sequence 9 called, and what are its characteristics?"
She figured that since Sirion had directly mentioned the name of the "Red Priestess" card, he probably hadn't intended to hide this information, so she didn't bring up the matter of exchanging gold pounds for the answer, since her financial crisis wasn't over yet.
Cyril looked thoughtful as he said, "The 'Hunter' pathway."
"As for the characteristics, does this path, once it reaches Sequence 4, cause everyone, regardless of gender, to become male?"
"Huh?" A look of confusion flashed in Audrey's eyes; this was not quite the characteristic she had imagined.
However, she quickly realized what was happening and deduced some things from it.
...No wonder the high-ranking officials and nobles of the Republic of Intis and the Empire of Fusak are almost all men!
Aside from the fact that the Church of the God of War and the Church of the Eternal Sun are inherently male-dominated, their royal families, or former royal families, all possess the "Hunter" pathway, which means that their true high-ranking members, under the influence of the extraordinary pathway, can only be male.
Besides Audrey, the "Justice" Fors, the "Magician", Alger, the "Hanged Man" and Klein, the "Fool", also thought about this question and sighed in their hearts.
Fors lowered her head silently, trying not to laugh out loud.
I used to think that these two countries simply discriminated against women, but it turns out they had no choice.
Could it be that the husband of one or even some noble ladies in these two countries was actually a lady in the past?
Haha, no, I can't laugh out loud... but it's so hard to hold it in.
You must tell this joke to Xiu later.
"Justice" Audrey glanced at her friend's slightly trembling shoulders with a hint of confusion... What did Fors think of?
As everyone's thoughts drifted further and further away, Klein, manipulating the "world," said in a tone that was half sarcastic and half questioning:
"This route must be adjacent to the 'Assassin's' route, right?"
Cyril looked at him with admiration and nodded:
"Yes, if any 'witch' no longer wants to be a woman, she can consider becoming an 'Iron-Blooded Knight' when she advances from Sequence 5 to Sequence 4. That way, she can be a man again."
Similarly, if a woman gets tired of being a "harvester" of men, she can choose to advance to the rank of "Despair Witch."
"Unfortunately, most extraordinary individuals don't make this choice after reaching Sequence 5, otherwise the world would be much more interesting."
"Why?" Fors asked curiously.
The others also quickly pricked up their ears to listen.
Sirien was slightly taken aback, not expecting anyone to seriously ask this question.
After a slight pause, he thought for a moment and replied:
"Firstly, the potion formulas and materials for demigod level are already priceless and basically monopolized by major forces. Without considering betraying one's original power, it would be very difficult to change the path midway."
"Secondly, due to the influence of the potion itself, although the role-playing method is just acting, extraordinary individuals will still unconsciously move towards the pinnacle of this path and gradually accept their current selves. Given a choice, almost no one will actively switch paths."
"Justice," Audrey pondered, then pressed on with a question:
"So, those extraordinary individuals whose gender has been altered by a potion will gradually identify with their female or male identity?"
"Won't this gender transition cause cognitive barriers?"
Cyril shrugged: "Most people do, so most people in the 'Witch Cult' are either paranoid or pathological."
"Their obsession with training male 'assassins' stems partly from the 'Primordial Witch,' but I feel it's more about making others experience the pain they once suffered."
"This is really..." Audrey suddenly didn't know how to express her feelings. After a slight pause, she changed the subject:
"Mr. Fate, how did you obtain this blasphemous card?"
"If it's inconvenient for you, just pretend I didn't ask."
Cyril smiled and gave a very simple explanation:
"On William Street in Backlund, there is a Quaternary ruin beneath which dwells an ancient evil spirit. I obtained this blasphemous plaque from him in exchange for a magical item."
...Remains, evil spirits, and right here in Backlund!
A look of shock flashed across Audrey's eyes. She hadn't expected that an underground ruin inhabited by an ancient evil spirit would exist in a metropolis like Backlund.
Upon hearing the familiar place name, Klein immediately thought of the ruins he had explored with Miss Sharon before.
...Miss Sharon and I gave up because the evil spirits in the ruins were too dangerous, but we never expected to hear the follow-up here.
He then manipulated the "world" to ask:
"What did you trade with that dangerous evil spirit? Will it cause some positive changes in him?"
Cyril nodded and said, "Something that can help him leave the ruins."
He paused, then, amidst the stunned and bewildered expressions of Audrey, Fors, and the others, added:
"Don't worry, he will most likely leave Backlund as soon as possible."
"After all, that magical item only allowed him to leave the ruins. To maintain his stable existence, he still needs to collect the corresponding main ingredients for the magic potion."
"In addition, he needs to leave Backlund in order to get rid of his evil nature."
Hearing that the evil spirit would not remain in Backlund after leaving the ruins, Fors and Audrey, who lived in Backlund, breathed a sigh of relief.
The former was worried about her own safety, while the latter was concerned about whether she would bring chaos and disaster to the city. As for herself, she believed that a count's house had sufficient security.
Having brought this topic to a close, Alger, the "Hanged Man," suddenly turned to look at him and asked:
"You've come to sea?"
Cyril nodded slightly: "Yes."
After a two-second silence, Alger continued, "What secrets are hidden on Bansi Island?"
It was not only one of the many islands where the Church of Storms preached at sea, but also an important port on the route between the Loen and Roside Islands.
If there is a problem on Bansi Island, it will directly affect the entire shipping route.
This is a very serious issue for the Church of Storms.
Cyril turned to look at the other person, smiled, and asked in return:
"This is paid content. Do you want to purchase it?"
"...What's the price?"
Alger hesitated for a moment, then chose to ask further questions.
If he can uncover the hidden problems on Bansi Island, he can gain considerable merit within the church.
After thinking for a moment, Sirion replied:
"Hmm... Right now, the price is a 'Mystic' extraordinary trait, or an item containing that trait."
"This is Sequence 4 of the 'Apprentice' path. Don't be surprised; it's worth the price if you report Banshee's problem to the Church of Storms later."
...Is information worth a demigod-level characteristic really that serious?
Alger frowned without realizing it. He hadn't considered doubting the truthfulness of Sirion's words. This was a gathering witnessed by Mr. Fool, which would be considered a divine council in the seven major churches. No one would be foolish enough to trade false information at such a gathering.
If someone were that foolish, they wouldn't be able to participate in such a gathering.
The problem now is that he simply doesn't have any extraordinary "Arcanist" traits or anything of equal value to offer in exchange. Even if Cyril lowers his demands, it will be difficult for him to complete the transaction in a short time.
After trading the "Windbringer" potion recipe last time, his assets have shrunk to the point of near bankruptcy.
After thinking for a while, he abandoned the idea of making a deal and instead asked:
"When you said 'now,' do you mean the price will change in the future?"
Sirion nodded calmly:
"Once I've finished my role and left, what happens to that island is none of my business. As a member of the Tarot Club, I don't mind giving you some benefits without affecting me."
"However, I still doubt whether you can afford this news."
After a moment's thought, Alger asked, "Perhaps I can gather other information you need in exchange."
Xireen thought for a moment and nodded: "Hmm...that works too."
"I need information on the scenery and customs of various places at sea, the more detailed the better."
"Besides that, if you can find out any information about the 'Ghost Empire,' you can also make a deal with me."