Chapter 130: Ranch successfully conceals Hyperion's race
At noon, in the library of Lichtens Castle, eleven people gathered around a large writing desk, quiet and focused.
The slightest noise in the room seemed to be absorbed by the densely packed books on the shelves and walls. Judging from the expressions and demeanor on the challengers' faces, this topic was of vital importance.
Their eyes were focused and everyone was thinking.
After a moment of silence.
"Does anyone know the devil's magic?"
Seeing that the noble wizard girl from the Kreihe Empire had closed the book, the young master of the Chamber of Commerce of the Kingdom of Canbella could only look around at everyone and ask.
The three clergymen from the Northern Continent were the first to shake their heads. Clergymen were not allowed to study the magic texts of other races privately, let alone the magic texts of demons, which were quite taboo for humans.
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce knew that although his guard brothers and sisters were very smart and strong, they knew nothing about demon magic.
The noble girl who is the best at magic among the three people in the Cremorne Empire doesn't know how to do it, let alone the other knights and the little priest.
Then the only ones left with some hope are the black-haired, green-eyed lawyer and the silver-haired girl who has always been by his side.
As for the missing detective…even if he did, he wouldn’t be back in the next two days.
In the worst case, we can only look up the meaning of the demon magic text based on other reference books in the library and speculate and interpret this sealed magic book.
But there is no way of knowing how long it will take, how much key information can be deciphered, and whether it will be snatched away by betrayers at night during the long deciphering process.
"I only know a little bit of demon magic."
Hyperion looked up at Lanci and whispered, seeming a little guilty that she was useless.
Logically speaking, the person who could understand both types of magic texts at this time should be her, who had half demon blood. However, as far as she could remember, her mother had left the Kingdom of Hutton, so no one had ever taught her demon magic.
If the key step of obtaining intelligence was stuck here because of her lack of ability, then she felt that she was holding back again.
However, Hyperion remembered that Lanci had said that he had studied demonic magic, so she could still place a glimmer of hope on Lanci.
"It's okay. I know a thing or two."
Sure enough, Lanqi smiled and nodded, still as steady as ever, just like when he was in the difficulty 3 painting classroom of the Demon Academy.
This familiar feeling of security made her feel that this shadow world was stable again.
He is truly omnipotent.
"good."
Soon Hyperion nodded, walked up quickly, took the book from the wizard girl of the Cremon Empire and gave it to Lanqi.
She knew that Lanqi was not suitable to get close to anyone else, and dangerous matters needed to be handled by her as she had many life-saving abilities.
Lanci took the book from Hyperion, thanked her as he usually did when they were in class together, and then began to flip through the book without saying a word.
Unlike the previous young master of the Chamber of Commerce and the imperial noble girl wizard, Lanqi's brows were always relaxed, as if he was reading a leisurely storybook in the afternoon.
Generally speaking.
It is impossible to read such an obscure magic book in this state.
The probability is that you can't understand it at all, so you can only quickly flip through the pages casually.
The psychological pressure on the crowd began to slowly increase again, and the dawn that was about to be seen seemed to be blocked by a brick.
Even if the detective can find out the identities of the two traitors when he returns and complete [Mission Objective 1: Find the Traitor 0/2], the truly difficult core mission in the Shadow World has always been Mission Objective 2.
A large-scale film world will have one bright line and multiple dark lines operating in parallel.
While all challengers are advancing their missions in the open, hidden lines that no one knows about will operate silently over time and changes that they are unaware of will occur.
Mission objective 2 is often related to the hidden plot.
If they fail to detect the content and latest progress of the hidden line in time and seize the initiative, it is very likely that by the time they complete Mission Objective 1 and solve the puzzle, the Shadow World will have entered an irreversible runaway mode.
"Even this ancient book doesn't explain what the power of the sun refers to, but it probably means that the seal needs to be performed during the day when the sun is out."
When everyone felt at a loss, Lanqi's words suddenly came out when he lowered his head to flip through a book, making everyone look at him in surprise.
Can you really understand it? Is it just a fabrication to comfort everyone? This is everyone's first reaction.
"The power of the moon refers to werewolves, but the already rare wolf tribe is almost extinct in this era."
Lanqi continued slowly,
"Werewolves will not be weakened during the day, but they can be strengthened under the moonlight. With their strong regeneration ability, they will not necessarily lose to the vampires even if they fight alone all night long."
"But 'regeneration' is ultimately no match for 'immortality'. Over time, werewolves were slaughtered by the vampires, and the vampires became the only kings of the night."
The "wolf tribe" mentioned by Lanqi is a race that has been completely extinct in the modern world. Even in the ancient shadow worlds thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago, there are few traces of them, which makes all challengers feel unfamiliar.
It turns out that the extinction of this race was caused by the vampires.
Then this shadow world that still has information about the wolf tribe...
How far back in time was that? The academic value of successfully clearing such an extremely ancient shadow world alone would probably set off a huge wave among various academic societies, and the copyright value of the information contained in their [Shadow World Recording Program] was even more difficult to estimate.
"The stars describe witches, the origin of human magic. It seems to refer to demons and humans. I glanced through it and found that the author of this book is probably a witch herself."
At this point, Lanqi closed the book in his hand.
For him, who had been practicing a mixture of demonic and human magic, he was surprisingly able to understand this magic book, which was written in a magic language that was in the process of evolution between demonic and human magic languages.
He had not yet looked at the specific magic part in detail, but had just interpreted the information.
When the challengers in the library looked at each other in confusion, felt that Lanqi's interpretation was mysterious and even doubted its authenticity.
[Mission Objective 2: Explore the secrets and crises hidden in the castle - Hidden intelligence has emerged, challengers please protect the werewolf and the witch. ]
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Ikerita Academy, at the Jera Memorial Plaza.
The clock in the ancient clock tower just turned to twelve o'clock. Along with the echoes of twelve bells that had not yet completely dissipated in the campus, the open-air giant screen surrounded by many teaching buildings in the distance was broadcasting the film world that was being challenged today.
It was several times more lively than usual. Not only were the steps filled with students, but there were also many students passing by and stopping on the surrounding roads.
"He's not making this up?"
"Strictly check the people's registration!!"
Many students thought that Lanci was actually playing psychological warfare and fabricating intelligence.
I didn't expect he would really do it.
The information of Mission Objective 2 has changed, which means the interpretation was successful.
Although many students in Ikerit Academy had heard that Lanqi knew the art of sealing, all the cards he made in the registered card maker examination were sealing cards.
But why is this guy so proficient in demonic magic?
He is a spy from the demon clan!
…
In the Shadow World, in the library on the second floor of Lichtens Castle.
The ancient library seemed to stop breathing for a moment.
Several people around the central writing desk were still, their eyes fixed on the back of the magic book in Lanqi's hand by the window, the expressions on their faces changed from confusion to understanding, and then from understanding to shock, as if they could feel the acceleration of other people's heartbeats.
The challengers looked at each other, their eyes met, and someone's mouth twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"Brother, you are not half demon, are you?"
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce looked at Lanqi with surprise and astonishment, breaking the silence and causing the male guard behind him to cough lightly.
This foolish young master didn't worry at all about offending the lawyer.
Generally speaking, in the Southern Continent, suspecting someone of demonic blood is something that can easily offend people.
This made Hyperion, who was standing by, feel extremely embarrassed.
She is the real half-demon.
But since she started staying with Lanqi, no one has questioned her ancestry anymore.
This was a feeling Hyperion had never experienced before.
It was as if as long as he was covered by Lanqi's demon light, he would completely become a real person.
"There is absolutely no problem with my human ancestry. The priest can verify it for me."
Lanqi smiled and replied without really minding it.
The innocent will be cleared.
Lanqi has always believed in this truth.
He didn't explain why he did that.
“…”
This gives others the impression that you know a little bit about everything, without any need for a reason.
Coupled with his temperament, it makes sense.
"We believe you."
The priest spoke first and bowed slightly to Lanqi.
No one asked Lanqi much about it. They just felt that in addition to being a [detective], this [lawyer] was also an expert.
He is not only good at coordinating and calming everyone's emotions, but also very knowledgeable.
The over-progress interpretation adds a huge psychological burden to the betrayer.
"So what's the connection between werewolves and witches? Why do we have to protect them?"
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce still asked Lanqi in confusion.
"The werewolves and witches are obviously our friends, because they are the key to sealing or unlocking the vampires. The real purpose of the two traitors trapping us here is probably to find the werewolves and witches among us. As for why they didn't call their blood masters, there may be other hidden reasons."
Lanqi held the magic book and answered questions for the students like a principal.
"As expected of you, Mr. Lawyer!"
The young master of the Chamber of Commerce suddenly realized something and began to praise Lanqi. He was now quite convinced of Lanqi's ability as a university scholar. This temperament was exactly what he had always longed for but could not get as he was always considered a stupid rich boy.
At this point, all challengers already have an idea in their minds.
From the information revealed by Mission Objective 2, it is not difficult to further speculate on a certain mission objective of the betrayer:
The challenger's goal is to find the traitor [vampire family member] hidden among the challengers.
The betrayers have to find the [Werewolves] and [Witches] hiding among the non-betrayers! This mind game has been upgraded for both sides.
When everyone is preparing to leave this place and return to the base level temple hall.
In the midday sun by the library curtains.
Lanqi stared at Hyperion beside him and felt her uneasiness.
"Lanqi..."
Hyperion met Lanci's calm gaze, and seemed to be preparing to express something to him.
Lanqi just nodded slightly.
He signaled to her that he knew everything.
And don't worry.
Lanci guessed it even though he couldn't see her information panel.
She is the witch, and also the most dangerous person in this shadow world.
That was a passage from the witch's autobiography that Lanqi did not read out in the magic book.
[I am neither a demon nor a human, but I will help and protect kind people, so please don't be afraid of me].
In that era called Blood Moon.
The witch actually refers to the innate half-demon, and is also a magician who will not suffer backlash even if he uses immature human magic.
This shadow world will not be cracked day by day, and Principal Lan will arrest people soon! (End of this chapter)