Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 291 Triss's Thousand Layers of Schemes
P.S.: There's a remark of astonishing wisdom in the comments section of the very first paragraph of Chapter 296; I highly recommend everyone check it out for a laugh. Everyone knows about the Ronin, right? A one-star entity in the Differential Universe whose fate intertwined. What did this astonishingly wise person say? The number of Ronin is infinite, so it's 64 trillion times the number of individual Ronin. I won't say more, lest you accuse me of hiring trolls. Those interested can check it out.

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One day earlier, on the Jackdaw, in Triss's room in the cabin.

Triss Chick sat on a stool by the window, in front of her a wooden table, a dressing mirror, several cosmetics invented by Emperor Roselle, and a few decorative items.

The Jackdaw bobbed on the sea, but the cabin remained unusually calm. Even the water in the glass on the table didn't slosh around much.

This is also one of the characteristics of the Jackdaw, namely, its stability.

Triss, dressed in a light silk nightgown, calmly combed her hair with a wooden comb in her hand.

Actually, her hair was almost tangled; combing it was more of a habit, a scalp massage.

Her every move was quite casual, yet incredibly charming, drawing people closer. But the subtle sense of distance and danger emanating from her also made people stop in their tracks.

She is now a Sequence 5 "Pain" witch, on the same level as the "Disease Admiral" at sea, just one step away from stepping into the threshold of demigodhood.

She let out a long sigh, put down the comb, and touched her left hand.

There was originally a ring there, a level zero seal artifact of the Witch Church, symbolizing that she was about to be transformed into a vessel for the divine descent of the primordial witch, Chik.

But when the ship was purchased, the ring that couldn't be removed was easily taken by Serres as part of the "reward".

Triss didn't feel much pity for it.

There is certainly some reluctance to part with the Level 0 sealed artifacts, but it's really not much.

She has already made her own decision regarding her future promotion.

She will not become the "Despair Witch" of Sequence Four, even though she now has a basic understanding of the potions, materials, and rituals required for advancement.

This is a vague revelation she received when she was almost transformed into a vessel for divine intervention.

It's like what Emperor Roselle said: "Go, having lost your mother, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse."

She stood up, pushed open the door, and went out, making up her mind at the same time.

She will become a "warrior knight" and turn back into a man.

And before that...

She walked with slightly cheerful steps and pushed open the door to Edsack's room next door.

It's hard to believe that the request for separate rooms was initially made by Edsack.

Although Triss had been reluctant to interact with him, for some reason, she became unusually enthusiastic after Celes brought her a Sequence 6 potion last time.

Not only did they frequently visit him, but they also constantly offered opinions on his digestive performance.

He seemed even more anxious than the man himself.

Edsack is now Sequence Six, the "Deceptive Servant".

His ability first enhanced the previous sequences.

He can now secrete pheromones of various natures, easily influencing others' emotions. He can also suppress emotions, making people lethargic and indifferent. His "insect transformation" can now cover more than two-thirds of his body, turning more than two-thirds of his body into a dense swarm of insects. And when the insectized part exceeds half, he can even make the other half of his body fly into the air, achieving brief low-altitude flight.

In addition to enhancing his existing abilities, the new abilities gained in Sequence Six were also essential. He acquired a significant "charm" ability, his eloquence improved, and he could speak more persuasively. He could create illusions that were almost indistinguishable from reality, and could make a part of the illusion become "real" for a moment.

He doesn't need to find the materials for promotion to the fifth rank himself; he only needs to prepare the promotion ceremony.

The promotion ritual for Sequence Five involves acquiring a child who is still in the embryonic stage and unborn. The child itself determines the quality of Edsack's promotion and the abilities he gains afterward. This prevents him from learning from Roselle as a stallion.

This is why Triss always seems to be in a hurry, though Edsack can't understand it.

Isn't it me who's getting promoted? Why are you in such a hurry?
But this did him no harm.

Aside from the witch's "vacuum cleaner" properties being a bit too much for him, he was quite happy most of the time. At least after making a pact with Triss to limit it to once a day at most, Edsac no longer felt any significant strain.

Although the fifth-order witch was still difficult for him to contend with, at least he no longer needed to worry about sudden death.

Triss pushed open Edsack's door and gently hugged him from behind as he sat on the edge of the bed.

With Triss's explanations of words like "seduction" and "incitement," and her suggestions on playing the role of a "bewitching villain," Edsack's potion was being digested quickly, and he was now basically fine.

“Tomorrow, let’s go to Bayam again and try to digest the potion within this week, okay?” Triss asked softly.

Her breath tickled Edsack, making him feel a ticklish sensation in his heart.

“There’s no need to rush. We haven’t gotten the potion yet, and the ritual isn’t finished.” Edsack suppressed the excitement in his heart and tried to calm himself down using his “non-competitive” ability.

But it was completely useless. With a casual touch from the "Witch of Pain," Edsack's powers crumbled in an instant.

"It's alright, I've already received the potion. You can advance directly after you finish digesting and completing the ritual. As for the ritual... we'll work on it these next couple of days." Triss breathed softly.

Edsack had no time to think about why the potion was in Triss's hands; he nodded with difficulty.

"it is good……"

Behind him, out of his sight, Triss revealed a beautiful yet eerie smile.

She was determined to promote Edsack before she herself could be promoted to "Iron Knight"...

Promoted to "Pregnant Disaster Mother Worm"...

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Time flies to the next day.

Not far from Bayam Port.

The previously calm sea surface suddenly became rippled violently.

A ship breaks through the water from underwater.

On the deck stood a man with a slightly pale but handsome face and an air of nobility, and a woman with a radiant smile and captivating charm.

The Jackdaw stopped at Bayam port.

Edsack and Triss disembarked, and the Jackdaw shrank and squeezed into Edsack's pocket.

(End of this chapter)