yasinovel Chapter 4383 Unlocking Prerequisites
Chapter 4383 Unlocking Prerequisites
Chapter 4383 Unlocking Prerequisites
When Angell saw the circular stone slab up close, he could perceive the surrounding power information more clearly.
Even though they are so close, this information is still difficult to interpret directly.
—Because they are too incomplete, like torn pieces of paper, scattered and messy.
To understand this information, one must personally touch each fragment and then use the power tree as a medium to "connect" these scattered fragments for interpretation.
Simply put, it's like a jigsaw puzzle. Only by putting all the pieces together and completing the puzzle can you see the whole picture and understand its meaning.
However, the "assembly" here does not require Angell to do it manually; it is done by the Power Tree.
It is worth mentioning that the information about powers will gradually dissipate over time, and these on the stone slabs are no exception... If nothing unexpected happens, much of the information here has already been completely lost.
Even if the information is pieced together using a power tree, the final information will likely still be somewhat incomplete.
As long as the missing part is not a crucial one, the complete meaning should be able to be deduced from the context.
To avoid further information loss, Angel didn't dare to delay and immediately entered the Power Vision, incorporating all the fragments of power information near the stone slab into the Power Tree.
The Power Tree then transforms into a "server," beginning the reconstruction of fragmented information.
While waiting for the puzzle to be completed, Angor did not idle; he looked down and carefully examined the inscriptions on the stone slab.
These inscriptions combine to form a unique pattern—
Around a skeleton resembling a matchstick figure, there are densely engraved inscriptions and symbols that extend outwards from the skeleton, forming three lines of different colors.
The white line points upwards, connecting to the sky; the gray line lies around the skull; the black line points downwards, flowing into the river.
The “sky” and “river” here are also formed by the convergence of inscription symbols. Ingres was able to recognize them because the symbols respectively formed the shapes of clouds and water.
The overall inscription pattern gave Angel the feeling that it was like this stick figure, with three things separated from its body: one floated into the sky, one was still in the little figure's skull, and the other fell into the river.
It looks like a mural depicting a scene.
This is normal, though; that's the difference between inscriptions and magic runes.
Magic patterns are patterns that represent conceptual things; these patterns are called "magic pattern corners," or more literally, "magic pattern corners."
For example, wind, fire, water, and thunder in nature all have corresponding "magic rune corners". By combining and arranging different magic rune corners, with the magic rune formula of each school as the core, and then activating them with energy, different effects will be presented.
In a sense, this is a relatively rigorous "rule-based discipline".
Inscriptions, however, are different.
The source of the inscriptions is the Abyss Inscriptions, and its core is not formulas, but status.
Simply put, inscriptions don't directly give you spellcasting abilities, but rather "elevate your status."
If you have a high enough status, you can do things that ordinary people cannot.
But who will give this "identity"?
It refers to the creator of the inscription you use—you can think of it as its "backstage".
For example, the original Abyss Inscription was backed by the Cruel Scholars. Therefore, when you use the original Abyss Inscription, any inscription you create will point to this great demon.
When you use His inscriptions, you are essentially gaining power through His person.
But the price is that He will slowly anchor you, erode you, and eventually make you the vessel for His coming.
After years of research by wizards, the art of inscription has long since broken away from the cruel scholars, but the core is still the same: the "background" creates unique inscriptions, and users can use these inscriptions to temporarily improve their status.
This shows that there was no absolutely standardized template for the final form of inscriptions.
Some look like murals, some like graffiti, and some like magic patterns—all are normal.
What it ultimately looks like depends solely on the style of inscription created by its "background".
Therefore, it is quite normal for the inscription on the stone slab to resemble a mural, most likely because its "backer" favored murals.
anyway.
The reason why Angor couldn't understand the inscription was also related to the status assigned to him by the "backstage".
According to extremist sects, if the inscriptions are used on "otherworld stowaways," elevating their status, it can, to some extent, slow down or even counteract the invasion from otherworldly realms.
This was detrimental to the Southern Region, so extremist sects spared no effort in suppressing the study of inscription.
Inscription literature has almost disappeared in the southern regions.
This also led to Angel's inability to find the inscription when he wanted to resolve the otherworldly corruption on Jon.
The Misty Forest instance is set in the Western Wizarding World, where inscription is a prominent field of study and can be seen everywhere...
"call……"
Angel let out a long sigh, a look of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
He didn't quite understand the inscriptions, but based on his understanding, they also followed a logic of identity.
The identity you need to acquire depends on the problem you want to solve.
For example, if you want to paint an oil painting, you would ideally need the identity of a "painter". When you are carving an inscription, the inscription will point to the existing painter status in the "backend" identity database.
Different identities require that the outward appearance be consistent with the inscription.
Therefore, the image of a painter is most likely that of a paintbrush, paint palette, and drawing paper, and thus, the inscription symbols must also form a corresponding style.
This is the logic of identity in inscription literature.
Angell's original plan was to use identity logic to deduce what identity the stick figure on the stone slab represented, and then use that to guess the effect of the inscription.
However, he really couldn't figure out who this stick figure with three strings on its body was...
We had no choice but to give up.
However, Angor didn't care. Although he didn't understand inscription, he still had a solution.
For example, Blanche just mentioned her teacher Camillo; at worst, she can ask Camillo about it later.
Alternatively, you could go directly to the realm of demons and gods to find the Blue Flame, which originated from the Cruel Scholar and should have some knowledge of inscription.
However, Angel didn't plan to ask immediately. He intended to wait until the Power Tree had pieced together the "puzzle" and then see the result.
Besides, this dungeon is only E-level in difficulty.
An E-rank dungeon shouldn't require someone to understand inscription to clear it, right?
Therefore, there must be other methods.
……
And that is indeed the case; there is indeed a solution.
A few minutes later, the Power Tree had pieced together a part of the "puzzle." After seeing the puzzle, Angel's expression was somewhat subtle...
This puzzle piece is not complete information, but rather more like "preliminary information".
If we use the format of a text field, it would look something like this—
"Shall we unlock the third truth?"
"Yes/No (Currently unavailable)"
Note: This option can only be unlocked if at least 80% of the Forty Thieves are dead, or if the player enters the "Whispers of the Living Dead" state.
Simply put, as long as you kill most of the Forty Thieves, or curse them with the Whispering Curse of the Evil Spirit, the third Fragment of Truth will be automatically unlocked.
This is also why Angell's expression was subtle.
Because of his overwhelming power, they faced no pressure at all when confronting the Forty Thieves. In a state of complete annihilation, Angor did not intend to kill them all, but rather wanted to use them to obtain information.
As a result, the level was skipped.
In a normal strategy, Kemai and his team would have to take things one step at a time, using their wisdom and abilities to defeat the Forty Thieves.
Therefore, they could not control the Forty Thieves at all; they could only kill them.
You won't skip levels; you'll normally obtain the third truth fragment.
"Sigh, we've taken another unnecessary route," Angell sighed.
He sensed the progress of the "puzzle" in the power tree. If nothing unexpected happened, he should be able to forcibly piece together the information of the inscription after a while.
But it's unnecessary.
Now that we know the right path, there's no need to wait any longer.
Moreover, the information pieced together will be somewhat incomplete, so it's better to just take the right path.
Angel shook his head helplessly, took one last look at the stone slab under his feet, and turned to walk out of the tree hole.
outside world.
Carmine, Blanche, and Uriel are still interrogating the mastermind.
Upon seeing Angel's arrival, Kemai said, "My lord, we have already gotten to the point. There is a supernatural relic in this tree hollow, namely that stone slab. The one-eyed dragon has been studying that stone slab, trying to become supernatural... It is said that he has made some progress."
"However, the one-eyed dragon didn't tell anyone else, but we can piece together the information from the perspectives of different master thieves, and perhaps we can uncover the extraordinary mystery hidden within the stone slab!"
Kemai was very excited, after all, this was extraordinary!
Although there were many extraordinary people in the Dream Crystal, Ke Mai himself was not extraordinary, and he was very curious when he learned that there was a way to become extraordinary.
However, Angel shook his head: "There's no need."
"Huh?" Ke Mai was stunned, not understanding what he meant.
“Summon Blanche and Uriel. I have something to say to them.”
Although Ke Mai didn't understand what he meant, he still nodded.
A moment later, everyone gathered outside the withered tree stronghold. Angel coughed lightly and said, "I just touched that stone slab, and then I received a prompt from the Wonderland."
Angel didn't say that they had skipped the level, but instead used the "fairyland hint" method to reveal the prerequisite for unlocking the third truth fragment.
"So, if we kill all forty thieves, we'll automatically get the third fragment of the truth?" Blanche asked doubtfully.
Angell nodded.
Upon hearing this, Ke Mai exclaimed in realization, "So this is how the third fragment of truth is unlocked? No wonder the one-eyed dragon wouldn't let me get close when I went to the tree hole!"
"If I had forced my way in back then, I might have been able to get this information earlier!"
Ke Mai looked regretful.
Angel remained silent. If Shi Mai had indeed forced his way near the stone slab, he would have had to tell another lie.
“So, there’s no need for interrogation.” Angell turned to Uriel: “From now on, they’re yours.”
Blanche: "If you can't bring yourself to do it, I can do it for you."
Uriel shook his head. "No need, leave these scum to me."
Uriel took a deep breath and took out the dagger that Angor had previously conjured with the illusion node from his pocket. It was extremely sharp and could kill with a single blow.
He walked step by step toward the Forty Thieves, all alone.
Like a vengeful warrior about to slay a dragon alone, the thick fog creates an atmosphere that is both tragic and resolute.
However, the atmosphere they had just built up was ruined by Ke Mai: "Hey, remember to kill them quickly, time waits for no one."
"If you're so angry that you want to commit torture, wait until you're back in reality!"
Uriel nearly dropped the dagger in his hand at the shout. He turned to look at Kemai, who was winking at him with a "we're cheering you on" expression.
He then looked at the other people.
Blanche pushed up her non-existent detective glasses and said in a nonchalant tone, "Don't look so bitter and resentful. Your revenge is about to be fulfilled. You should be smiling."
"Oh, I almost forgot, this is still just a dream, not reality. So keep your bitter and resentful look."
Angel chuckled and said, "Go ahead, don't be confused. I'll pave the way for you here, and there are others in the real world who will pave the way for you too."
"By the way, if you're going to suppress bandits in real life, don't forget to bring Gulemo along. If he knew the truth, his hatred for the Forty Thieves would probably be no less than yours."
Uriel nodded deeply: "Okay."
After speaking, Uriel turned around and strode towards the Forty Thieves.
Looking at the group of bandits who were now under control and powerless to resist, Uriel showed no hesitation.
He gripped his dagger, stepped forward, and with a swift and decisive stroke, executed the blood-stained bandits one by one.
When he was halfway through cutting, everyone already sensed something was wrong.
A chilling aura emanated from the tree hollow.
Moreover, as more master thieves died, that aura grew stronger.
Uriel, engrossed in the killing ahead, didn't notice, but those near the withered tree clearly sensed the change in atmosphere.
They turned to look at the dead tree.
The withered tree's gate was wide open, revealing a pitch-black interior.
A chilling aura emanated from the dark passageway, and then, an extremely faint, translucent figure slowly appeared at the entrance of the tree hole.
Although he appeared semi-transparent, people still recognized him.
He was... Priest Sean.
His appearance was exactly the same as that of the evil spirit, except that his skin was not bluish-black, but as white as a living person's, and his overall appearance was somewhat transparent, like a spirit.
Or rather, he was a soul, a...dead soul.
After emerging from the tree hollow, Priest Sean ignored the people around him and stared straight at the vicious bandits lying in pools of blood.
His eyes, which were originally numb and empty, seemed to gain a bit of spirit when he looked at the dead bandits.
When Uriel killed the last great thief.
A glint of intelligence flashed in Father Sean's eyes, and he let out a long, low moan.
It seemed like liberation, yet also like a lament.
As the low murmur faded, the sparkle in Priest Seymour's eyes slowly vanished, replaced by numbness. At the same time, his figure, like melting snow under the sun, gradually faded, finally disappearing the moment Uriel turned away.
Only a single, condensed, glowing water droplet remained in the air.