Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 421 "The Beauty of Abstraction", Audrey's First Creation
The engraving effect is simple, and it can provide different special abilities depending on the different items in her collection.

These abilities will last forever, but Audrey needs a one-day cooldown period after each use of the mark.

However, if the collection itself does not have a strong directional characteristic, then the ability acquired is unstable and full of randomness.

For example, if she could produce a legendary spear that had "killed a dragon," then after imprinting the spear, Audrey would briefly gain the ability to attack dragons when she wielded it.

Or, if she were to produce a painting that "Russel had once created," Audrey would be able to temporarily gain imperial authority or the ability to digitize what was in front of her.

The key point is that Audrey had a lot of these things.

Simply open Earl Hall's collection room, and you'll find at least four figures of collectibles of exceptional value that meet your requirements.

Audrey was considering asking Earl Hall for one or two items.

"I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to the artisan path... but I'm supposed to be a spectator," Audrey muttered.

After thinking for a moment, she took out a gem worth five hundred pounds from the drawer. It was said to have been unearthed from the tomb of a family called "Yago" and was placed on a sculpture as a birthday present for her on her sixth birthday.

"Is this... a qualified collectible?" Audrey was somewhat tempted to test her new ability, but doubted whether the small stone, worth only five hundred pounds, met the standard.

Isn't it too shabby and too shabby?
As she thought about it, Audrey held the gemstone in her hand, and golden light shone from her palm.

Next, the "mark" on Audrey's hand disappeared, and she could no longer use it for a short period of time.

The golden light that flashed briefly on the gem belonging to the Yago family was imbued with power based on its unique characteristics.

[You can take out your monocle anytime, anywhere.]
"A monocle?" A monocle made of crystal appeared in Audrey's hand, utterly puzzled. "What does this Yage family have to do with monocles?"

“Hmm… Mr. Star seems to have mentioned wanting a sealed artifact. Let’s sell this to him for a discount.” Audrey casually placed the monocle and the enchanted gem on the corner of the table.

However, before that, she needs to complete Mr. World's request.

"Transform!"

With a flash of special effects, she transformed into a magical girl, gaining almost limitless spirituality. Then she picked up the black veil gloves prepared for Mr. World and the extraordinary properties of the "Chaos Mentor."

Audrey activated her ability. A spotlight, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, shone down from above, illuminating Audrey and the item in her hand.

A faint halo appeared on their surfaces, and golden irises floated in the air around Audrey.

The two items in his hands floated up out of thin air and slowly approached.

Audrey folded four fingers of her right hand, raising only her index finger. Then, her index finger left a faint golden glow in the air, writing the word "dispel" in ancient Hermes.

After writing, the words quickly flew towards the extraordinary properties of the "Chaos Mentor".

Tear it apart!

A wisp of twisted black smoke rose from the extraordinary property and then slowly dissipated.

"Oh!" Audrey took a small step back.

This is the residual pollution on the extraordinary characteristics and the spiritual remnants of the curly-haired baboon from which it originated.

Just then, she saw Susie push open the closed door and walk in with small steps.

Seeing Audrey's behavior, she remained quiet, gently closed the door, and sat properly on the carpet next to Audrey. She first stuck out her tongue, then immediately "ladylike" put it away.

“Wait a minute, Susie.” Audrey’s gaze remained fixed on the slowly merging gloves and their extraordinary properties in her hands.

Susie let out a soft "woof" and then fell silent.

Its extraordinary properties slowly melted, turning into a black, muddy substance that gradually covered the gloves, then slowly blended into them as if being absorbed.

Audrey's eyes turned into golden vertical pupils, staring intently at the gloves. Then she raised her left hand, extended her two index and middle fingers, and gently pinched a golden iris petal in the air.

"Hey~ whoosh."

With a flick of his hand, the petals flew straight toward the sealed object that was slowly returning to the shape of a glove, turning into golden light particles and merging into it.

The light on the gloves gradually subsided and fell onto the table.

"It's done!" Audrey clapped her hands. "Yay!"

Susie, who had been lying down and observing silently, raised her head, stood up, grabbed the edge of the table, and looked at Audrey's desk.

There, a glove lay quietly.

Audrey immediately took out her phone, snapped a photo, and sent the photo and message to "Make Big Money with Sweet Iced Tea".

She couldn't wait to tell Mr. World about it, after all, it was the first truly meaningful "sealed artifact" she had created.

"Mr. World, the extraordinary item you requested has been completed. We are currently testing its effects and side effects. If everything goes well, you will receive the goods today."

Then, she put down her phone and looked at Susie.

"What's wrong, Susie?" Audrey looked at Susie. "Did you hear something?"

Earl Hall is currently chatting with several other bankers in the living room, and Susie usually likes to eavesdrop at this time.

Susie glanced back at the doorway, her voice trembling, and whispered, "The Church of Pleasure plans to establish an educational aid fund for the poor and hopes to receive help from the nobles."

"The driving force behind this was a wealthy man named Dawn Dantes, who put 3% of Coyme's shares into the fund and used all the funds it could obtain under the contract to launch this project."

“Audrey, I have a feeling you would be interested in this kind of thing.”

"Hmm?" Audrey was indeed somewhat interested and replied cheerfully, "Okay, I understand. I'll send someone to find out later."

Then, she picked up the gloves on the table and examined them carefully.

Then, Audrey closed her eyes and began to feel.

As the creator, she naturally doesn't need to use divination to obtain the effects of her abilities.

This extraordinary item does not possess any "living characteristics." Its extraordinary effect is simple: it is merely "distortion." It distorts distance, targets, thoughts, and positions, among other things.

At the same time, wearers can more easily discover the "beauty" in their field of vision and can easily think of ways to praise others.

The gloves' inherent, extraordinary effects that would gradually disappear over time were not retained, but the negative effects were easily acceptable.

After wearing gloves for more than half an hour, the wearer will find it hard not to praise others, whether they are friends or enemies. Even something as simple as a cat or dog on the street, or a stone block, will elicit praise if it is within the wearer's line of sight.

“Indeed, the negative effects are minimal.” Audrey deactivated her transformation, tentatively put on the gloves, examined them, and seemed quite satisfied.

Of course, it could also be because wearing these gloves makes one more adept at discovering "beauty," making everything seem pleasing to the eye.

“Hmm, let’s call it… ‘Abstract Beauty’,” Audrey said happily.

She turned off the pure beauty "spotlight effect," and the petals floating in the air fell to the ground. Her golden vertical pupils turned emerald green again.

Looking up, with my hand raised, I watched the gloves appear hazy under the chandelier.

The light from the chandelier on the table shone on the monocle, reflecting a soft glow.

(End of this chapter)