Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 353 Exploration? No, it's a spring outing.
Next was Otto. Klein tore open space again and found that Otto had already found everyone else.

It was agreed beforehand that Klein, Otto, and Gadriya, who had the strongest divination abilities, would be responsible for finding the person.

Klein didn't expect that after just a few words with Leonard, the other two groups had already finished searching and were even about to meet up.

Serres, Xing, Otto, Alicia, Derrick, and Pado are the "real-name" group, making no attempt to disguise themselves, while the others have more or less hidden identities.

Cattleya used a secret technique to alter her appearance, while Fowles, wearing Hugh's platform shoes, was shrouded in a cloak. Alger wore a mask, Audrey had a cognitive shield, and Emlyn drank a potion that distorted her appearance.

From this perspective, it seems that only a minority of people actually disguised themselves.

Once everyone was present, Klein glanced at Serres and told the others that he had just met an old acquaintance, Leonard, who had been entrusted by the Magician.

He has the idea of ​​joining his group and is willing to join the Tarot Club.

Klein wanted to ask the others if they would be willing to let him join the current exploration team.

Serres and Otto, who are both powerful, said they didn't care, while Derrick said throughout, "I'll listen to you all."

Alger, Audrey, and Fowles hesitated, but Emlyn said, "The great vampire has absolutely no worries."

After listening, Cattleya suggested an idea: "We can have him recite the name of Mr. Fool. That way, it won't matter whether he joins the Tarot Club later."

This statement was endorsed by the others.

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“That’s it.” Klein found Leonard alone. “Either you recite the name of the Lord of Fools, or I’ll send you away first.”

"The Lord of Fools?" Leonard retorted. "All this secrecy, turns out it's the Church of the True God?"

“What do you care if we’re an illegal organization or a legitimate church?” Klein replied. “Either you preach, or you leave.”

Leonard scratched his head. He wasn't actually that devout himself, but he still wanted to try: "Do I need to convert?"

“No need.” Klein shook his head.

“Then let’s read it.” Leonard nodded. “When I was in school, I learned the names of all seven other gods.”

“Then read it aloud.” Klein shrugged. “You also have to swear that you will not reveal the identities of other people without permission.”

"Okay, okay, okay." Leonard raised his right hand.

Klein opened a spatial rift, allowing the others to watch Leonard swear an oath.

"A transcendent being beyond miracles... I swear..."

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After fiddling around for more than half an hour, Leonard temporarily joined the "Tarot Club Squad" and became an outer member of the Tarot Club.

"So, what are you trying to do?" Leonard patted the dust off his hands.

“Explore Levihard,” Serres replied.

“Oh, exploring Levihard… ah?” Leonard froze, turning to look at Klein, “Levished?”

“Yes, Levihard.” Klein nodded in affirmation.

“I’m leaving!” Leonard immediately raised his hand to signal.

"It's too late." Klein had no intention of letting Leonard leave.

The "Recollection Artist" ability was activated, leading everyone into a state of "Recollection Walk," diving into the ocean of collective unconsciousness within this book.

The group descended rapidly, and it took several seconds for them to feel solid ground beneath their feet. All around them was a flat plain, and looking up, they could see shimmering, overlapping beams of light that formed a phantom-like sea.

Audrey's eyes lit up; this was the first time she had seen the vast ocean of the collective unconscious, and she gained a deeper understanding of the "psychologist."

"So beautiful," Audrey murmured, looking up at the ceiling.

The next second, a huge, whale-like golden creature swept overhead, chasing a pink manta ray.

This seems to be a projection of someone's spirit onto this sea.

Padmon and Klein glanced at Alicia subconsciously, and seeing that Alicia seemed to be concentrating on something, they understood.

He's already able to create a projection so soon after arriving? His mental strength is that strong.

Just as we were about to walk forward, a stream of "water" suddenly rushed past.

Not far from the group, a somewhat blurry figure rose from the shadows. It was a gray-blue giant, six or seven meters tall, with leather wrapped around its chest and abdomen covered in dragon scales. The exposed areas were covered with various patterns, symbols, and markings that defied description and exceeded the normal range of perception.

He seemed to have been alarmed by the arrival of Klein and his group, and reacted hastily.

His single, vertical eye was bloodshot, radiating an undisguised ferocity and a clear tendency toward destruction, while a bloody human leg was bitten into his mouth.

This is a giant at the level of a demigod.

He is a phantom left in the ocean of the collective unconscious, perhaps from a real encounter of the ancestors of humans or other races, or perhaps from the experiences of giants such as Gesell who once stayed here.

The moment he appeared, that frenzied emotion spread to Klein and the others, like a contagious plague.

But as they approached, they were blocked by an amber-colored barrier.

Derrick raised his right hand, completely blocking the mental plague.

This is the ability of a dream architect.

This is a world where spirit, consciousness, and mind come into direct contact. The giant tearing at human legs with bloodshot eyes does not actually exist; it is essentially a strong emotion generated by one or more beings.

Although a few of the weaker members of the Tarot Club were startled, they were no longer afraid when they thought that there were at least two demigods and one true god around them, and that Mr. Fool's gaze might be watching them the whole time.

"This probably stems from the fact that the extremely profound emotions entered the subconscious, spreading from the island of the mind to the surrounding illusory 'ocean,' gradually settling down and turning into a mark."

Psychologist Audrey turned around, her back to the giant, and began introducing herself to the others.

It looks like a tour guide taking children on a spring outing.

"However, not all emotions and consciousness can eventually settle down. Most of them will be worn away by time and washed away by the 'sea'. Only those that are extremely strong or appear repeatedly can remain."

"Once it becomes an imprint, a drop of water in the ocean of the collective unconscious, it can influence the surrounding creatures of the same kind, becoming their shared, ancient memory engraved in their blood."

Her voice was gentle, and she wore a smile, completely unconcerned about the danger behind her. It was as if she weren't facing a Cyclops, but rather a monkey in a zoo.

Xing immediately clapped, like a primary school student who knew how to flatter and provide emotional value to the tour guide.

Audrey smiled. She was usually the one providing emotional support to others, and this was the first time she had heard someone else offer such praise.

But the giant seemed unwilling to be treated like a monkey in a zoo, and charged towards them, howling.

PS:

Only two days left, monthly tickets, oh monthly tickets!

(End of this chapter)