Mystery: Death Singer

About half an hour later, Edric boarded a carriage parked near St. Hillland Square and met Sharon and Marich, who had been waiting for a long time. He slightly lifted a small bag in his right hand and then smiled:

"Here's the two thousand pounds you need; it took some time to gather them."

Sharon nodded slightly in silence, while Marich took the small bag from Edric's hands.

On the way to the gathering of extraordinary individuals hosted by the "Stargazing Lady," Edric glanced at the few inconspicuous little boxes behind Marich and asked curiously:

"May I ask what you plan to buy tonight? Potion ingredients, or magical items?"

Marich didn't speak, but subconsciously looked at Sharon, who said calmly:

"A magical item of Rank 5. With it, we might be able to fight against the Crimson Moon Corona."

It really is some kind of magical item, but I wonder how it compares to the "Stone of Light"... Edric suddenly paused, remembering a detail he had subconsciously overlooked before, and quickly asked Sharon:

"Are you 'Prisoner' pathway extraordinary individuals considered 'abnormal' or just ordinary humans when you don't use your extraordinary abilities?"

Seeing that Sharon didn't seem inclined to answer, Marich took the initiative to explain:

"From the perspective of the mystical definition, he is just an ordinary human being."

"Because the 'Prisoner' pathway is somewhat special, for example, after advancing from Sequence 7 'Werewolf' to Sequence 6 'Living Corpse', if one does not actively use the extraordinary abilities possessed by the 'Werewolf', then there will be absolutely no trace of the 'Werewolf' on one's body."

"For example, when I don't use the extraordinary abilities corresponding to 'zombies,' I don't feel any discomfort even when walking under the scorching sun. Even the extraordinary abilities that used to counter 'zombies' will return to their normal power at this time."

"Of course, without the support of the 'zombies' and 'werewolfs,' even if those extraordinary abilities were restored to their normal power, they would still be far beyond what the 'madman' and 'prisoner' could withstand."

"Therefore, generally speaking, extraordinary individuals who use the 'Prisoner' pathway do not use abilities of lower sequences. They tend to use the abilities of the sequence they are in."

"For example, Sharon will no longer use 'zombies' or 'werewolfs,' and I haven't used the abilities of 'werewolfs' for a long time either."

Edric suddenly understood. Marich's explanation was very intuitive. If the "Prisoner" pathway was considered as a driver, then each sequence of potions corresponded to a different mode of transportation.

If we consider the "Prisoner" in Sequence Nine as a bicycle, then the "Madman" is an electric scooter, the "Werewolf" is a tricycle, and the "Zombie" is a four-wheeled car...

Those extraordinary abilities that possess restraint are like a dump truck that recklessly drives along the motor vehicle lane. This dump truck is extremely dangerous to "four-wheeled cars" and "three-wheeled vehicles," but under normal circumstances, it will not affect "bicycles" and "electric vehicles" outside the motor vehicle lane.

But there are always exceptions. If a dump truck really goes crazy and rushes onto the non-motorized vehicle lane, then the "bicycles" and "electric bikes" will also be smashed to pieces.

After a moment's hesitation, Edric asked before the carriage came to a complete stop:

"So, you can use magical items from the 'Sun' pathway normally, without having to suffer the additional limitations they impose?"

Maric opened the carriage door and nodded slightly, saying:

"That's right, but it carries additional risks compared to other extraordinary individuals. After all, when using it, I can no longer use any extraordinary abilities related to 'zombies' and 'werewolfs,' otherwise I will be affected by that magical item just the same."

Edric immediately had the idea of ​​borrowing the "Gem of Light" from Solana. After all, when it comes to restraining these "evil" paths, who can compare to the "Sun" and "Warrior" paths?

Furthermore, according to Sharon, the "Crimson Corona" corresponds to the path mastered by the vampires, namely the "Pharmacist," which is also a type of "evil" path and falls within the range of being restrained by the "Sun" and "Warrior."

But even after the three put on their masks and entered the hall where the party was being held, Edric did not mention the "Gem of Light" to Sharon and Marich.

—After giving up a portion of the gold, the magical item now belongs to Solana, and he isn't entirely confident he can borrow it.

This is a magical item corresponding to the "Priest of Light," so it's perfectly normal for Solana to refuse it.

After all, she and Edric had only known each other for a short time, and had only explored the underground castle together once, so they still lacked the necessary trust.

As for whether Freya and Solana should personally participate in this mission, Edric hadn't even considered it.

One is a Sequence Nine "Lawyer," and the other is a Sequence Eight "Archaeologist." How can they possibly contend with the "Werewolf" that Marich claims is among the top Sequence Sevens in terms of combat ability alone?

Rather than having two people help him and thus hindering his actions, Edric preferred to intercept and kill the "werewolf" alone.

After the "Stargazing Lady" announced the start, waiters filed in from all corners, distributing paper and pens to each person at the gathering so they could write down their requests.

After some time, the waiters briefly left and then returned, and one by one, the gentlemen and ladies began to leave the hall and enter the private rooms on both sides.

Edric only had three hundred pounds left, which seemed like a lot at first glance, but in reality, he couldn't afford anything at such an upscale party. So he could only sit in a corner, admiring the decor of the hall while observing the other party members.

Soon, he saw Sharon carrying a suitcase slowly walk into a secluded room. A few minutes later, she returned to the hall, still carrying the suitcase.

But Edric knew that she must have already acquired the magical item, completing the final piece of the puzzle for the counterattack mission that would begin next week.

More than an hour later, the party members, led by waiters, entered various private rooms and left through a hidden door inside the rooms.

During this time, Edric was not idle either. He carefully reviewed the information about "cooperation," but failed to find a suitable target, which meant that he had made a wasted trip tonight.

But soon, on the carriage back to the bridge area, Sharon and Marich brought him good news, a surprise he could never have imagined.