Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 324 Start taking action

The factory corridor was empty and silent. Crimson moonlight shone through the windows, illuminating the two people inside. Luze's robe was even crimsoner than the moonlight, while Sharon's translucent body was directly illuminated by the moonlight, leaving no shadow.

Is she telling the truth?

Lu Ze suddenly spoke, asking the void beside him.

Who is he talking to?
Sharon maintained a calm, doll-like expression, but inwardly she felt a sense of unease. Luzer's behavior was strange, as if there were a third person in the corridor at that moment.

Then, something even more surprising happened.

"It's mostly true, but some details have been concealed in certain statements."

She saw Lu Ze suddenly change his tone, and his expression became gentle and profound. It was as if another soul hidden in this body had suddenly emerged and replaced the original owner. This person smiled and looked Sharon up and down, "I can understand. After all, everyone has secrets."

"you"

Sharon's translucent body flickered, like a malfunctioning light bulb, and the scrutinizing gaze from the other side made her slightly uneasy. Fortunately, the other party's strange state didn't last long; after saying that, they returned to their previous cold and crazed demeanor.

How many people do you have here?

As if nothing had just happened, Lu Ze continued to ask.

“I have another companion, a Sequence 6 ‘living corpse’,” Sharon said, adjusting her mindset. “If I have more time, I might be able to invite another extraordinary individual. Although he is only Sequence 7, he has some unique qualities.”

"Don't waste your time."

Lu Ze shook his head. "I just killed Tyre. Before they find out and get on their guard, we should attack them immediately. Do you know where they are hiding?"

"It's right there at the Count of the Andes' villa, on a street in Queens."

Sharon shared the address with Luze, staring at him with her azure eyes, and said earnestly, "If you really want to go, I can offer my help."

After all, these people were already hunting him down, and he was trying to eliminate them. Now, with an unexpected powerful ally at Sequence 5, there's no need for any schemes; he can just go straight to their door and overwhelm them with sheer strength!

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go."

After M's test, Luzer trusted Sharon more. Without hesitation, he immediately took action.

By the time the two arrived at the Earl of the Andes villa in Queens, it was already late at night. The crimson moon was half-set in the sky, and the empty streets were still brightly lit. It was indeed one of the safest neighborhoods; even at this hour, there were still occasional police patrols.

On the way here, Sharon gave Luze a brief introduction to the "Rose School." This sect originally belonged to the orthodox tradition of the Southern Continent, but it was corrupted by an evil god and split into the "Indulgence Faction," which believed in the evil god, and the "Temperance Faction," which resisted.

Sharon and her companions were the last remaining forces of the Temperance faction. After breaking free from control, they fled to Backlund, but were still hunted down.

What a coincidence, I also happen to be a person of "temperance".

Lu Ze thought to himself.

In fact, the word "moderation" perfectly reflects the situation of their "prisoner" path.

The Night Watchers' internal documents vaguely describe the "Prisoner" pathway mastered by the Rose School. The idea is that the mind is a prisoner of the body, and the body is a prisoner of the world. Those who follow this pathway are extraordinary and constantly struggle with their own desires, teetering on the edge of losing control and madness.

Sequence 9 "Prisoners" are physically strong and possess numerous criminal abilities. Sequence 8 "Madmen" can sacrifice their sanity for immense power. As for Sequence 7 werewolves...
“You’ve already seen the abilities of the ‘werewolf’, just like in the legends: strong body and high regenerative ability.”

Sharon's body was hidden in the void, only her ethereal voice echoed in Luze's ears. "The two people in the villa are a 'living corpse' and a 'vengeful spirit.' Jason the living corpse's body is as strong as steel, impervious to ordinary handgun bullets. He also has the ability to manipulate corpses and create ice."

"Steve, like me, is a Sequence 5 vengeful spirit. He can transform himself into a true shadow, pass through walls, hide, attack souls, leap between mirrors, and also possesses some death magic, such as possession and manipulating enemies."

To ensure victory over the enemy, she shared all her intelligence without reservation.

That's it
Lu Ze seemed to be deep in thought.

Since "vengeful spirits" have no physical form, physical attacks may not be very effective; it might be better to approach them from the soul level.
As he was thinking this, he saw Sharon look at him after she finished speaking, as if waiting for him to share her information.

That's right, it's about reciprocity.
Lu Ze smiled and said succinctly:
"shepherd."

"!"

"Do not be afraid."

He watched the other person's expression change slightly, as if he had anticipated it, and added, "I am not a member of the Aurora Society, and I do not believe in that noisy guy called the True Creator."

"."

Sharon took some time to process it; she seemed somewhat shocked. But by the time they were both in front of the villa, it was too late to start doubting each other, so they had no choice but to continue as they were.

She added:

“They are carrying a powerful extraordinary item called the ‘Crimson Moon Crown,’ which can greatly counter our method.”

"This extraordinary item can create a full moon effect within a certain range. For those who indulge themselves, it is an aid to enhance their power, but for us who maintain restraint, it is a curse that renders us unable to fight."

"If I successfully take them down, I can give up all the other loot, but I really want to get my hands on this one item."

"can."

Lu Ze nodded. From the other party's description, it was a specialized, extraordinary item, specifically designed for her type, and not very useful to him.

After killing those guys, he planned to release the vengeful spirit. The only problem was that all seven slots in his body were now filled, and he needed to figure out which lamb's soul to release and replace it.

However, it's not too late to consider these things after the war.
Turning his head and nodding to the void beside him, Lu Ze activated his psychological invisibility and infiltrated the villa. The souls of the two mid-sequence extraordinary beings were exceptionally conspicuous, guiding him in the direction he needed to go.

The further Lu Ze walked, the more solemn his expression became.

He felt intense, extreme emotions.

The ability of the "Listener" allowed him to hear many hidden voices. These were the resentful cries left behind by many tortured and murdered people before their deaths, which turned into endless wails that irritated Lu Ze's eardrums.

Amid the wailing, a strange sound was also heard.

It seems to be a woman.

　I've revised some of the dialogue with Sharon in the previous chapter; the previous development felt a bit forced.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)