Secret: I can play two paths

Chapter 208: The "Ascaris" in the Stomach

For a moment, Star couldn't explain why he felt like he was "craving for Sefirah Castle".

We will go to Sefirah Castle for a meeting tomorrow. Will anything bad happen then?
Star silently did a "dice divination", and the result was:

Not good, but not bad?

Of course, this was divination using the "Between Reality and Illusion" itself, and Star knew that this induction to the "Source Castle" was also brought about by the "Between Reality and Illusion".

The result revealed by "rolling the dice" seems to be uncertain?

Moreover, it seems that "Between Reality and Virtuality" obtained something from "Source Castle" a long time ago.

But after this promotion, he disappeared...

Is this consumed by “between reality and illusion”?

His thoughts were racing, but Star wasn't too worried.

After all, having lived for so long relying on "between reality and illusion", it would be a bit redundant to doubt this "plug-in" anymore.

It's just that this kind of plug-in that has no idea why it appeared, and the weirdness that is not in line with the laws of this extraordinary world everywhere -

This made Star still very curious about his own origins.

Who the hell is he?
After all, the fact that the "Law of Aggregation of Extraordinary Characteristics" had rarely been manifested in him was enough to confuse Star:

Apart from the situation where he is looking for other extraordinary people, it seems that there are very few other extraordinary people coming to look for him?
But this can also be explained by "fate has been obscured"...

Just as he was feeling a bit confused, his eyes fell on the "Bai Zao" next to him.

After thinking about it, he decided not to doubt it anymore, so as to avoid being noticed by "Bai Zao" that something was wrong with him after Xiao Ke left.

Although with Bai Zao's keen eyesight, plus the mysterious factor that Xiao Ke already has, Bai Zao should be able to tell that Klein is special.

Without Star explaining anything to him, Bai Zao could already make some guesses.

Even though strictly speaking, "Bai Zao" is tied to him.

But if you can hide it, please help hide it...

It’s not because this person is Amon’s “father” in the biological sense - Amon and the “real rap master” are “loving father and filial son”, and they even hate the real rapper and love and hate each other.

It was because Star had promised Klein not to let more people know this secret.

After all, Klein didn't want too many people to know his true identity behind "Mr. Fool", right?
Therefore, Star decided to let Bai Zao discover the truth himself:
This way, Mr. Fool's identity would not be revealed due to him.

When the time comes, Klein will have nothing to say.

Of course, Star believed that as the last one to merge with other consciousnesses (including Adam), Bai Zao should know Klein's identity.

Even guessing it now is nothing.

So when Star connected with Bai Zao, he was not so surprised when he heard what Bai Zao said:

"I just thought about it carefully, and this 'magician' doesn't seem to be anything special."

"So there is only one situation where you regard him as your beloved—"

"Could he be one of the 'Old Ones' as well? One who came down from the gray fog in the spirit world?"

"Even when you were chatting with him just now, he didn't follow some of the 'allusions' you mentioned."

"But it doesn't stop me from seeing it."

"After all, his conversation feels like it came from our time."

This is a very good line of reasoning, but it did not stop Star from saying to Bai Zao in the "Channel":
"Why can't you think somewhere else?"

In other words, why could Brother Bai Zao guess so accurately?

And "Bai Zao", whose idea was verified, did not dwell too much on this matter -

People who come from that era will still show a temperament that is a little different from the social environment here.

So no matter what, it is not surprising that the Beyonder detective was identified as a modern person.

But Bai Zao asked with some doubt:

"Why, is there anyone who only thinks in the wrong direction?"

There really is one... Thinking of Mr. "The Hanged Man" who always couldn't help but make his own plans, Star couldn't help but complain in his heart:

I thought that "Bai Zao" would be the same as him, until he regained his divine identity at the end and then I could see Xiao Ke's identity. I didn't expect that "Bai Zao" was still stronger than other "Hanged Men"...

Is he worthy of being the one who once held the position of the true God of “The Hanged Man”?

But this has nothing to do with strength or anything.

"Bai Zao" quickly added the reason:
"In fact, I can tell from your attitude towards your followers."

"Only if we are from the same hometown can we take care of each other like this."

It's just like teasing him like raising a cat... "Bai Zao" couldn't help but think of this metaphor.

After hearing Bai Zao's explanation, Sta was stunned for a moment: That's right, Bai Zao didn't have any filters for Klein, and seeing his "bad friend"-like attitude, it seemed that it was not difficult to guess that Klein was a "survivor of the old days."

Just as I was thinking about how to explain this to "Bai Zao", "Bai Zao" took the initiative to speak first:

"Don't worry, I don't care even if he is the master of Sefirah Castle."

"Anyway, that boy Amon didn't give me peace of mind when I became one with the 'real'."

"I would love to have someone to be His opponent."

"Besides, I'm still in your hands."

Ah, is it really okay for you to say it so bluntly?

Star grinned, revealing a "heartwarming" smile.

But "Bai Zao" will find out about this sooner or later. Who made Xiao Ke's "old survivor" identity be exposed so quickly? It's better to talk about it now.

He just raised the corner of his mouth, looked at "Bai Zao" with a little sarcasm, and suddenly said:

"Come to think of it, it seems that you were not originally in my hands."

"You're still talking about this." "Bai Zao" was angry when he mentioned this to Star. "You actually thought of using this divine bone to make the bottom of a 'cane', and you even said that the 'leg bone' was originally a means of transportation."

"I really don't know where your bad taste comes from."

"Don't be angry, I was just talking. Otherwise, if those fanatics of the Aurora Society find out, they will skin me alive." Star said with a grin, but there was a hint of joking in his tone.

This also made Bai Zao angry and confirmed his own guess:
This fellow must have at least divine essence, or at least some very important support.

Otherwise, even people of that era would not be so disrespectful to the gods...

I still believe it to some extent.

Then, "Bai Zao" heard another teasing from Star:
"In fact, the way you speak always feels so humane. Is it because you are a consciousness separated from your human side? Or is it that the human side of you that used to be a researcher is well maintained?"

"It seems, at certain times, very... very fun..."

So "Bai Zao" paused, as if he had a new understanding of Sta's unconventional ideas, and as if he started thinking because of Sta's words.

Then he finally used his knowledge to find a reasonable explanation in an organ that didn't exist:

“Haha, I think it’s just one of the reasons.”

"And the most important reason is that you have been using an ability to assimilate me..."

At this point, Bai Zao felt that he had let down Star's kindness, and immediately put on a layer of armor:

"I'm not doubting you. It's just that although this ability won't change my personality, sometimes my behavior and thoughts will be similar to yours to a certain extent."

"Of course, it's nothing."

"After all, many high-ranking beings are themselves a form of pollution, and will unconsciously have a certain impact on the people around them. This is also a fact."

Just when "Bai Zao" wanted to add, "So the reason I am like this is entirely due to your influence," he saw Star's stunned expression.

Then, Bai Zao heard another question from Star:
"Then tell me, is there a possibility that this kind of pollution really exists?"

"When my influence on others reaches a certain level, will they unconsciously develop a favorable impression of me?"

Young man, do you have an overly positive attitude? Bai Zao suddenly didn't want to miss the opportunity to tease Star, but before he could speak, he heard Star's words:
"Think about it, it's impossible. It's better to talk about fate in past and present lives."

Ok?
This kind of rich psychological activity is a bit strange?
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet at this moment. After a while, "Bai Zao" said quietly:
"I say, you wouldn't run into that kind of thing, would you?"

"Who in this world talks about this kind of thing?"

Star didn't react to Bai Zao's words. He changed his sitting position and said:

"Stop, stop, stop. I'm just a little confused."

"Do you think I look like someone who would have that thought?"

Then Star heard the voice of "Bai Zao" coming from the "channel".

Bai Zao laughed and said:
"Hey, you know what, if your core symbol is related to 'emotion', then it is possible."

"But that is the authority of the 'Desire' realm."

"Besides, the 'pollution' of a high-ranking being can make people lean towards Him, and your character is not what you would call..."

"Well, you seem extremely indifferent, a little abnormal..."

"No, it's very contradictory. It gives people a feeling of 'playing the world', but also a different kind of enthusiasm..."

"By the way, what on earth have you been through? I feel like the secret you hold is even bigger than that of the 'Old One' just now."

Bai Zao's heart seemed to be filled with questions in an instant.

Although the "ancient sun god" who liberated all mankind would not be a negative image, nor would he be unkind.

But these days, he seems to be acting a little too human.

And there is only one reason for this change - Star.

"Bai Zao" does not reject this feeling, on the contrary, it compares to that crazy state.

There would be no problem even if he was asked to do something a little excessive.

Even if Star really left some mental marks on him, he could accept it. After all, he himself had used "anchor" to fight against the original will.

Besides, it was just a little bit of a subtle influence on Star's temperament.

In other words, what Star did was truly helping him to better form his self-awareness and positioning, and not be swallowed up by his own crazy and extreme negative emotions.

And Star has not yet had a profound impact on him.

I’m afraid that such magical effects may be difficult to match even through the “audience” channel at times?
"Bai Zao" had no objection to this.

But what confused him was:
Is Star really as simple as it appears?

Even though "Bai Zao" has tried his best to think that Star is just an ordinary person now, that is why he can be so emotional.

But when "Bai Zao" thought about it carefully at this moment, he seemed a little uncertain.

Even if Star is really a "person", this abundant emotion...

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

Star was a little unhappy and interrupted Bai Zao's thinking.

It's really embarrassing to have someone who can guess what you're thinking.

"Anyway, this is my secret, so please stop asking about this kind of thing."

"Yes, I'm sorry for the offense."

"Bai Zao" apologized to Sta, feeling that he had exaggerated too much.

After a pause, in order to ease the atmosphere of the conversation, "Bai Zao" continued the previous topic and said:
"Anyway, the situation you describe really only exists in theory."

"Just like what you said just now, it's better to say that you two were very familiar with each other before."

"unless……"

"Bai Zao" glanced at Sta and suddenly understood why Sta brought up this matter.

unless--

Beware the "audience"...

"That's right. A certain being has a very strong ability to influence other people's cognition, experience, and state."

Star said as if sighing.

I thought that I was sent to Backlund simply to prevent him from interfering with the script in Tingen City, and then I would just leave it alone.

Is there a deeper arrangement?

But this kind of behavior is really despicable...

Even if it was to prevent him from suddenly becoming depressed at some point and dragging Him along with him to be buried, there was no need to do this, right?

The corners of Star's mouth twitched slightly, his expression was not smiling, and he couldn't help but grin a little.

Bai Zao sighed silently and said:
"Are you sure our current conversation won't be known?"

"That should be the case. In fact, even if you have already thought of that name in your mind, even if I tell you His name now, in..." When talking to "Bai Zao", Star suddenly paused and added, "According to your guess, under my authority regarding 'fate', He should not know it."

"Do you want me to prove it now?"

Finally, Star suddenly added a sentence.

Not to mention that this "channel" itself is built with the help of "between reality and illusion", just the fact that "white creation" has not been discovered yet makes Star suspect:
Maybe something more happened during the "mutation" caused by the "transformer" "between reality and illusion" that day, which is why someone hasn't paid any attention to me until now?

"Need not."

"Bai Zao" hurriedly denied it and didn't dare to let Sta really verify it.

Even though he knew that for some unknown reason, the Star in front of him should have mastered some means to avoid the prying of other high-level beings, so he has not been discovered until now.

But he didn't want to try.

Because if you try, you may die.

He was not sure whether the "rebellious son" (divine consciousness) would acknowledge his existence.

Or he may do something secretive to himself so that he can dominate in the future fusion.

Star's action was simply generosity to others - he would not face any fatal threat, so of course he could do such a thing without any psychological burden.

Why does it feel like he is more provocative than a certain old subordinate...

If "Bai Zao" had corners of the mouth, they would definitely be twitching at this moment.

At this moment he asked as if seeking advice:

"So, how are you going to deal with it? You should have already gotten rid of that kind of 'psychological suggestion', right?"

"Correct."

Star did not deny it, but admitted it directly, and then said:
"Another... um, my friend..."

"I should be able to help her deal with this problem when we meet again after I finish the 'mass production of belts' matter..."

After a pause, Star felt something was wrong, and he said to Bai Zao hurriedly:

"Hey, hey, hey, don't look at me with that emotion."

"I'm not the kind of 'priest' who would use the name of 'exorcism' to harbor selfish motives towards his followers!"

"Where on earth are you thinking?"

"Bai Zao" smiled and said angrily:

"I didn't think so."

"It's just that I want to quietly guide such a script, especially with someone like you."

"If you don't have that kind of thought in your heart (it's impossible)..."

Before he finished speaking, "Bai Zao" was cut off by Star...

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