Interlocking
——Fake and real?
After hearing this description, Ximu and Ruixia subconsciously looked at each other, and saw solemnity and recognition in each other's eyes.
The creators of this mirror, one possesses the ultimate moon magic, and the other is quite accomplished in profound space magic. It is difficult to predict what mysterious uses the combination of the two will produce.
In his early years, Ximu had experienced the power of a priest who believed in the moon god, and knew how difficult and changeable the magic from the moon god lineage was.
In addition to interfering with the mind and creating illusions, even the senses can be deceived by it, which is very terrifying.
Everyone knows that the scene reflected by the mirror is just a projection of the real world, but with the blessing of space magic, maybe another complete world can really be formed there?
If the world in the mirror is exactly the same as reality, then which one is real and which one is fake?
How scary would it be if the person looking in the mirror walked away from the mirror, and the person in the mirror followed suit and turned away, but then suddenly stopped and looked back?
"Fake is real"...
Combined with Mia Rhodes's statement that it is "comparable to gods", perhaps this mirror already has the ability to interfere with reality and replace it to some extent!
If the person in the mirror is identical to the original, yet obeys the orders of the instrument's master and can silently replace the original, then wouldn't all the important people in the world, and all the organizational resources behind them, become the instrument's possession?!
And if the world in the mirror is a world of its own, it would naturally form an excellent shelter. As long as you hide in it, you can stay away from any harm in reality...
If the world in the mirror could be arbitrarily transformed by the owner of the magic weapon, and then projected into reality through certain methods, wouldn't it be possible to create something out of nothing, making the fake indistinguishable from the real thing?!
Countless possibilities flashed through his mind. No matter how it was used, if it fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, it would probably cause a catastrophe in a matter of minutes.
The overlap of reality and illusion——
Yes, the illusion of prosperity replaces reality, just like this magic academy in front of us!
The current situation is caused by the stalemate between Phises and Mialodes in the fight for the two-sided mirror. The mirror is damaged but not completely destroyed, and the power contained in it exploded out of control!
What’s even more terrifying is... these two former contenders may still be continuing this confrontation!
Ruixia obviously thought of the same thing. Her expression changed several times between shock and realization, and finally settled on solemnity.
"The energy-stealing formations in the outer forests were clearly set up by some being to replenish and strengthen itself... But there are also several safe spots within the forest, allowing those who stray into it to temporarily escape the monsters' pursuit.
"After entering the academy, the magic circle was violently interrupted. Clearly, the other power entrenched there did not welcome it. However, distorted spatial vortices still appeared everywhere... Perhaps they were not just the byproduct of the destruction of the laws, but also the result of the ongoing conflict between the two forces.
"Did you find out?"
He took a deep breath and said word by word:
"Wherever we go, there are two different forces constantly pulling at us - one is clearly trying to kill us, while the other is always trying to give us a chance to survive so that we can go further and eventually dig out the truth behind it!"
The scattered clues were finally strung together by a clear long thread. Everyone's eyes flashed, feeling both incredible and reasonable. All the questions were answered at this moment.
"I was wondering why that old man was trying so hard to get us into the academy..." Morina muttered softly. "Now that I think about it, he was once the dean's confidant. Maybe letting 'outsiders' in was just his job?"
That being said, there may be very few "outsiders" who have been able to pass through the dense forests and large lakes and come to the vicinity of the magic academy over the years... Being able to fight your way out of all kinds of difficulties is in itself a combination of time, place and people in a sense.
An assassin girl with powerful combat capabilities, a mechanic who carries almost all of his belongings with him when he goes out, and a tenacious priest with strong vitality - this combination with obvious flaws but able to complement each other, has moved forward through bumps and bruises, overcoming obstacles and growing stronger, which is why they have the confidence they have today.
In some corners of the academy, the corpses of predecessors have appeared... but most of them died in sudden attacks, which once again proved the importance of collective action.
The Xi Mu of the past would definitely not understand this.
She only thinks that people who need to rely on others are not strong enough. The so-called assistance is ultimately just a temporary advantage, and ultimately it depends on their own abilities.
but……
Looking at the group of people around her who were chattering as usual - even Vicia, who was standing opposite, was pulled into it. Facing Morina's repeated popular science, she seemed to have received a small shock on the cognitive level - she suddenly realized that the point they had reached now was by no means something she could achieve alone.
Before I knew it, I was surrounded by so many people even though I was supposed to be walking alone.
She initially embarked on the journey for Ruixia's sake.
But now, if someone wants to hurt Morina and the others in front of her, she will never sit idly by.
Compared to the girl who was covered in scars but still had an indifferent expression, Xi Mu is now very different.
But this "change" was substantial and powerful, making her feel that every step she took had real reality. She was no longer like a manipulated puppet that could miss a step and fall into the abyss at any time.
Speaking of puppets...
She turned her head casually and looked at the lifeless remains of the doll whose heart she had cut open.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the "Thorn of the End" was hidden in her body, causing her to be tortured for many years with the regret of trusting others and killing her brother, and ultimately ended up like this.
She must have recognized Xi Mu's bloodline through the connection with the holy artifact, so she was so confrontational, right?
Ximu walked towards the slowly disappearing corpse, feeling emotional, and gently stroked the temperatureless body with his hand.
——Perhaps, this was how she was supposed to end up.
They were used and deceived, with people around them saying nice things to them and then turning around and pushing them into the abyss... They were once just tools in the hands of others, one for marriage, the other for sacrifice.
Millianna is a flower in a greenhouse, whose withering and blooming are all caused by others. In the end, she was unable to grow thorns to avenge her brother, the only one who cared about her.
And she...will never make the same mistake again.
Throughout her life, no one she wanted to kill had ever escaped.
If the person behind the scenes wants to block their way to survival, she will kill him with her own hands and take Ruixia and everyone out safely!
There seemed to be a mocking voice in his heart, but Ximu ignored it and secretly made up his mind.
then--
Her Royal Highness the Princess, who had been reluctant to disappear, suddenly quickly dissipated and within a moment she turned into specks of starlight and scattered!
The people nearby were also startled, and looked towards Xi Mu, who was closest to them, with confusion. However, Xi Mu was clearly confused, so he also turned his gaze towards this grand demise.
...Hmm? Wait a minute.
The brilliant starlight did not quickly go out after blooming for a moment, but slowly twisted into a thin long ribbon, winding all the way and floating towards an inconspicuous wall beside the bed.
The moment the starlight touched the bricks and stones, a secret seal suddenly appeared, hinting that there was something else behind it.
They explored around the magic academy and saw many seals of various sizes, but when Ruixia took out a large-caliber magic crystal cannon and failed to blast it open, the originally happy atmosphere couldn't help but become quiet.
"It's the type that absorbs energy..."
After a preliminary search in the database, Ruixia sighed slightly.
"We can't try this recklessly anymore. What if it's a counterattack mechanism that returns the original path after accumulating enough power? That would be very dangerous."
This type of seal is indeed more troublesome.
If brute force is absolutely necessary, then a one-time attack with force beyond the caster's preset range is necessary.
But on second thought, the person who could decorate Princess Milliana's bedroom might be Dean Fises himself.
The seal set by the Son of the Moon himself could not be easily broken by Ruixia with just the magic crystals in her hand.
"Richia."
Just when he was in distress, Ximu suddenly called him.
"You said before that the 'Thorn of the End' chose me as its agent... Logically, then I should be able to use it."
Ruixia instantly understood what she meant and unconsciously showed a worried look.
In fact, he thought of this from the beginning.
Following the old man's instructions, they found the princess and obtained the holy object after defeating the alienated princess. Then, after the princess disappeared, she guided them to the seal and almost told them how to open it.
The seal absorbs energy. If this holy object filled with "death intent" is stabbed into it, it will probably fall apart on the spot.
But... he really didn't want Ximu to use this kind of thing too much.
The connection between the holy vessel and the agent will affect each other.
With Ximu's background, experiences, and precarious mental state... he had to admit, he was really worried.
"Of course you can, but..."
"Since there is no other way, let me give it a try."
Understanding Ruixia's concerns, Ximu was happy and willing to take a risk for everyone.
There was no need for additional understanding or teaching. She moved her mind slightly and opened her palm. In almost an instant, a black shadow quickly gathered in her palm. The twisted long blade condensed into substance, and the cold air seeped into her fingers and palms, causing her hair to stand on end instantly.
An indescribable figure leaned over from behind, whispering something, and a huge murderous intent quickly began to invade Ximu's mind -
Before he was completely lost, Ximu quickly raised his hand and thrust the "Thorn of the End" straight into the seal in front of him!
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