Ring of Fate

Chapter 926 Price
The surface of the magic mirror that called itself Arrodes shone with rays of light, and the surrounding darkness became hazy.

One after another, the ancient Feysac words that seemed to be dripping with blood were quickly outlined on the mirror:
"Be careful at night."

Be careful at night? Lumian repeated this answer while instinctively looking outside the "Star Dream Grocery Store".

At this time, the August sunshine was bright and clear, reflecting golden light on many glass windows opposite, making people feel confident and secure unconsciously, and also instinctively afraid of the heat.

Lumian quickly recalled his experiences over the past two nights and found that each night was not peaceful:

On the first night, the dream image of the messenger Danitz was murdered, and the nurses at Mushu Hospital resurrected the corpse of the "Witch of Despair";
On the second night, he and his companions encountered a resurrected female corpse in the monitoring room and a fierce battle broke out. The case almost made headlines in local news as a major case involving guns, explosives, and biological and chemical toxins. Fortunately, in order not to create panic, the police did not disclose specific details and only launched a secret investigation.

Comparatively speaking, nothing serious happened during the two days. The only anomaly was that the corpse of the messenger was resurrected and walked into the Mushu Hospital, which did not cause any big commotion.

The day is relatively safe, but the night is more dangerous? During the day, Mr. Fool's power prevails, while at night, the consciousness of the Supreme is more active? Lumian briefly analyzed the answer of the magic mirror Arrodes.

At this moment, the blood-red words on the surface of the silver mirror twisted and squirmed to form new content:
“According to the principle of reciprocity, it is my turn to ask questions.

"If you answer incorrectly, or lie, or refuse to answer, you will be punished."

Lumian nodded fearlessly, while Anthony beside him remained silent.

On the magic mirror, new words began to form one after another:
"You said to your sister Aurore..."

Lumian's eyebrows moved suddenly. At the same time, the words on the mirror surface suddenly blurred and combined into new content:
"After you become a 'witch', will you want to be fucked by a man?"

“No.” Lumian answered briefly and firmly.

The punishment did not come.

Lumian whispered doubtfully:
"Is the question that simple?"

First he temporarily changed the question, and then asked a question that he currently had a clear conscience about. How could this create social death?
On the surface of the magic mirror, water light floated, and several lines of ancient Feysac words dripping with blood emerged:

"The great Arrodes is very kind to everyone who enters the dream and wants to wake up Mr. Fool!"

I see... This magic mirror is very loyal... Just as Lumian finished his sigh, he saw that the words on the mirror had changed:
“According to the principle of reciprocity, it is my turn to ask questions.

"If you answer incorrectly, or lie, or refuse to answer, you will be punished."

Was that a problem? Lumian hadn't expected that his mumbling to himself would also be a problem.

He didn't force the magic mirror Arrodes to answer!
On the surface of the ancient silver mirror, a bloody question appeared in Lumian's eyes:

“What is it like to wear women’s underwear?”

That’s quite friendly indeed… Lumian replied expressionlessly:

"It's a little bit tight and uncomfortable, but it gives me a sense of stability and security."

Considering that the magic mirror Arrodes only answered the first question with "Be careful at night", Lumian felt that he would not be able to get more information by asking more questions, so he put the ancient silver mirror with black eyes on both sides back to its original place.

He looked at the cashier thoughtfully and asked the owner:
"How much is this mirror?"

If the price is right, maybe you can buy it. As Mr. Fool's personal belongings, the magic mirror may be able to provide important information at a critical moment.

The shop owner in the black dress finally raised her head.

For some reason, Lumian felt that the sunlight outside suddenly dimmed, as if a large cloud was floating by.

The interior of the Star Dream Grocery Store became even darker.

In such an environment, Lumian, who possessed "dark vision", could still see the owner's appearance clearly.

Her eyes were a rare pure black, and her face was exceptionally beautiful, but she didn't look like a local.

The shopkeeper smiled and answered Lumian's question:
"500."

"How much?" Lumian blurted out, and even Anthony's expression changed slightly.

"Five million." The owner repeated the price.

I have to think seriously before spending even 50 dollars now, and you offer me 500 million... Lumian gave up the idea of ​​buying the magic mirror Arrodes.

He knew that the price was actually very cheap. This was the item that Mr. Fool always carried with him. The great Arrodes was definitely worth 500 million, or even much more than this price. But he had to allow the poor to make a few comments.

Lumian pointed at the brass book with a knowledgeable attitude:

"how much is this?"

"Nine million." The shop owner answered in a good manner.

Lumian couldn't ask any more questions.

He only knew one thing now, that this brass book was more valuable than the magic mirror Arrodes!
The shop owner smiled and added:
"Most of the items in the store are antiques and related to the occult, so they are not cheap, but you can choose to rent them by the day."

"Rent?" Lumian pointed at the magic mirror Arrodes in astonishment. "How much is it for rent per day?"

"22." The owner's voice was as gentle as a serenade.

22... This is no different from buying it for 500 million. We can't afford it anyway... Lumian first complained in her heart, and then, relying on her rich dream experience and the spiritual intuition of a "witch", she muttered softly:
"Saving up 500 million to buy the magic mirror and saving up 22 to rent it for a day, do both have corresponding symbolic meanings?"

The shop owner didn't seem to expect Lumian to rent or buy it, and lowered his head again to play with his phone.

Lumian really didn't have the ability to rent or buy anything right now, so he and Anthony walked towards the entrance of the Star Dream Grocery Store.

After walking two steps, he suddenly thought of something and turned back and asked:

"Has anyone rented a magic mirror before?"

The shop owner raised his head again, a smile appeared on his beautiful face:
"Have."

Lumian's pupils suddenly dilated:
"Who?"

Has anyone really rented the magic mirror Arrodes in the dream city?
What is it used for?
The shop owner replied with a faint smile:

"It is my duty to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of my clients."

Thoughts flashed through Lumian's mind like lightning.

In the end, he didn't ask any more questions and turned around and walked out of the Star Dream Grocery Store.

As they approached the parking lot, Lumian and Anthony saw a foreign man with brown hair squatting next to the gray car rented by their team, looking left and right and taking a picture from time to time.

Seeing the car owner coming back, the foreign man slowly stood up.

He was about the same height as Lumian, with a pair of plain glasses on his nose and a few yellowish beards on his face. He had well-developed chest muscles and strong arms that almost stretched his blue shirt to the point of tearing it apart. The jeans he wore were washed to the point of turning white, and he carried a black travel backpack on his back.

"Why are you taking pictures of our car?" Lumian asked cautiously.

He now has a disease that makes him feel that any person in his dreams has a corresponding identity and symbolic meaning.

The foreign man said:
"It's rare to see such an old car, and it fills a gap in my knowledge."

“Experience?” Lumian asked in confusion.

Is this guy studying cars?

The foreign man laughed and said:
"I am an international student studying at a university here. I like this city and everything about it. So when I don't have classes, I carry my backpack and my phone and walk around taking photos to record every detail that makes up this civilization."

“I see…” Lumian thought this guy was a little weird, but as he was still in the first stage of observation, he didn’t want to have too much contact with him.

At this time, Anthony suddenly asked:

"What's your name?"

The foreign man glanced at Anthony and replied with a smile:
“Stiano.

"what about you?"

"Li Ming." Lumian gave his pseudonym in Dream City.

Anthony also introduced himself:

"Andred."

After chatting for a few more sentences, the foreign man Stiano continued to wander around aimlessly with his bag on his back and his cell phone in his hand.

After getting in the car, Lumian fastened his seat belt and looked at Anthony:

"Why did you ask his name?"

Anthony rarely takes such initiative.

Anthony thought for a moment and said:
“He felt oddly familiar to me.

"I will use hypnosis to ask my subconscious mind where the sense of familiarity comes from."

Lumian nodded and started the car.

Halfway through the drive, Anthony suddenly broke free from hypnosis and said to Lumian:

"I found the source of the familiarity. Every time I enter the Steam Church, I have a similar feeling."

He was originally a steam believer.

"The corresponding image of a certain high-ranking member of the Steam Church in the dream?" Although Lumian had disguised himself as a believer of Steam, he had almost never entered the church of the Steam Church, so he did not have the same feeling as Anthony.

"Maybe." Anthony was not sure.

…………

At noon, inside the rental house.

Lumian said to Janna, who was helping Franca out to eat:

"In the afternoon, you and Anthony take Ludwig to the Dream Tutorial School for a look. I'll stay at home to take care of Franka.

"According to the information provided by the Major Arcana cards, Mr. The Fool has also enrolled in this cram school. This is one of the best ways for us to get in touch with Mr. The Fool naturally and normally.

"Also, we can observe the impact of the death of the angel of God on this cram school."

"Yeah." It was Franka who spoke. "It feels a bit strange that the envoy of God, as an adult man, was reported missing after not returning home for just one night."

Jana thought for a moment and said:
"Maybe Mr. Fool's subconscious mind thinks this matter is urgent."

"There may be other reasons." Lumian glanced at Ludwig, whose face turned pale after hearing about the cram school, and said, "Janna will be responsible for communication and testing, and Anthony will be responsible for observation. This matter is left to you."

(End of this chapter)