Mystery: The Undead Don't Die from Linking the Fire

Once the embers had left the gray mist, Klein, still high above, rubbed his temples and murmured:

"So, I don't have to do anything right now?"

Klein's feelings were quite complicated. On one hand, he felt the joy of being carried by a pro player in a game, but on the other hand, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Because he was being carried, he was like a mere accessory in team fights, only able to watch the pro player make amazing plays while he could only observe from the sidelines, otherwise the aftershocks would kill him.

After all, he has only just been promoted to Sequence 5!

Having just reached Sequence 5, I have to confront the angels of Sequence 1 and even the true god of Sequence 0. Although I am above the gray fog (surviving in the spring), it is not impossible for me to briefly deal with these beings.

But the gray fog wasn't all-powerful, because there was a 'Celestial Venerable' secretly plotting how to possess him.

"I'm bearing pressure that I shouldn't have at my age."

Klein let out a long sigh. Why did he suddenly feel like he was the enemy of the whole world?

Amon wants to seize the Source Castle, and the Celestial Venerable wants to possess him. These are just the threats that have already appeared on the surface. There are countless other people secretly watching him!

The only thing that Klein could be thankful for was the embers.

Ember had likely regained some of his memories, though it was unclear what they were. But at least he no longer thought about burning himself, but rather about burning the 'Source Castle'.

That's great!

Although the term "Source Castle" sounds incredibly prestigious and is Klein's lifeline, he doesn't feel any resentment towards Ember's attempt to refine it. Instead, he feels a strange sense of joy!

After all, having the 'Source Castle' on him meant he would become the focus of attention for those Sequence 1 and even Sequence 0 individuals. Just knowing about this pressure was enough to make Klein uneasy.

If these people actually come knocking on the door, Klein doesn't think he can defend 'Source Castle'.

If the 'Source Castle' no longer belongs to him, then the Embers will bear the burden of these pressures. Klein, on the other hand, can hide in the shadows and develop secretly, free from all worries.

Furthermore, Klein would much rather hand over the 'Source Castle' to Ember than have it taken by someone else.

Because Yu Jin could have just stolen it, and he even gave him the key to enter the 'Source Castle' voluntarily.

But he still chose to discuss it with himself, who was only half the owner of 'Source Castle', and even gave him the right to choose.

At least Yu Jin had done more than enough; he had no reason not to accept it.

Even if the sincerity that Ember showed was feigned, it still made Klein feel respected!

Of course, this is also related to the fact that "Ember" already knows that "The Fool" is Klein.

The friendly attitude the other party is currently showing is also related to 'Klein', after all, 'Klein' and Ember are friends who help each other.

Otherwise, Ember might actually choose to steal it outright, because that way he could also conveniently use the 'Fool' as firewood...

Klein's eye twitched, and he shook his head violently.

I don't want that kind of thing!

"Yuanbao" can be lost, but it absolutely cannot be burned down!

Losing his cheat ability would make him somewhat reluctant, but it wasn't to the point of being irreplaceable.

Moreover, given Yu Jin's personality, he would definitely provide sufficient compensation.

Klein didn't have much of an opinion on this, since he wasn't particularly obsessed with becoming stronger. Although his advancement speed was a bit exaggerated thanks to the 'Source Castle,' it was actually forced upon him.

If it weren't for Ince Zangwell and Lanruis orchestrating the birth of the "True Creator," he might still be a Sequence 7, working with the captain and the others in Tingen, and having dinner with Benson and Melissa after get off work.

Melissa disliked Benson's cooking, but her own cooking skills weren't great either, so it was highly likely he would cook for her. At dinner, he would have a beer with Benson, while Melissa would take a small bite of lemon pudding, chewing it repeatedly, reluctant to swallow it…

"I really miss those days..."

Klein's eyes held a hint of nostalgia; he missed the life he had back then.

Although brief, it was one of the few memorable moments in his life...

But soon, Klein's mood plummeted again, and he fell into a long silence.

"Perhaps I should see a psychologist?"

Klein gave a wry smile and muttered to himself.

His spiritual intuition told him that something was wrong with him.

If he were to leave the gray fog now, it would cause irreversible damage to his body and mind.

Simply put, he needs to talk to someone right now.

Ember might be a good person to confide in; he might understand my current situation.

But Klein didn't think the embers were comforting.

For things like this, you should find a professional.

Klein's gaze shifted to the first seat on his left.

-

Inside the Earl Hall's luxurious villa in Queens.

"Dad, how is Alfred doing? Has he digested the potion?"

Having finished her lunch, Audrey looked at Earl Hall, who was seated at the head of the table, and asked.

"Not that fast."

Count Hall put down the Backlund Daily News, shook his head and smiled:

"Audrey, you are an Extraordinary being, so you should know that digesting potions is not something that can be done overnight. Moreover, Alfred is a Sequence 5, and according to the royal family, most people need at least a year."

"But you don't need to worry too much. This spot belongs to the Hall family anyway. Besides, shouldn't we have more faith in Alfred? He's always been excellent, and perhaps he can finish digesting the potion within six months, before the social season..."

"I see."

Audrey murmured to herself, believing Alfred could digest the potion within six months. But if Alfred were allowed into the dream world, the process might be faster.

Yes, Hippostat is also an option.

He is now a Sequence 8 'Clown', and every day after get off work he goes to the circus to 'perform'. This is undoubtedly a very embarrassing experience for Hilbert, who has always pursued elegance.

So he never told his family about it, always lying that he was working overtime.

Unfortunately, even Earl Hall couldn't be fooled by this clumsy lie...

If Hilbert knew that dreams could help him quickly get through the "Joker" phase, he certainly wouldn't have refused.

Well, Mr. World spent 10 souls to digest the Sequence 6 potion. Therefore, Sequence 8 would only require about 1000 souls. This doesn't require challenging Gundyr, nor does it require challenging the Expert or the Crystal Lizard.

All he needs to do is clear the undead from the Ash Graveyard every night, about two or three times a night. That means Hilbert will be able to digest the potion in just two or three days…

"this……"

Audrey paused for a moment, then suddenly realized that dreams seemed to have a greater effect on low-sequence extraordinary individuals!

Although the low-sequence Extraordinaries are weak, they are destined to be confined to the Ash Graveyard.

However, they don't need many souls to digest the potion. Sequence 8 only requires 1000 souls, and Sequence 9 only requires 100 souls. Killing a zombie will give you at least 20 souls!

Coincidentally, the Hall family has been expanding rapidly recently, and Audrey has personally handled hundreds of extraordinary individuals. She knows exactly how large the scale of extraordinary individuals the family is currently cultivating!

With so many people, mastering the potion isn't something that can be done overnight; it requires time and accumulation. This is essentially what nobles often refer to as "foundation," and the Hall family is currently in the process of accumulating that foundation.

Dreams can accelerate this process countless times!

"Perhaps we can give it a try..."

Audrey murmured to herself.

"Try what?"

Earl Hall was somewhat surprised.

Audrey blinked:

"I mean, let Susie try out a new hairstyle."

Wang?

Susie, who was happily eating steak nearby, looked up with a blank expression.

Audrey kept this thought to herself, planning to ask Carla about it the next time she saw her.

After all, Karula hoped she could help promote Dreamland.

But the extraordinary beings of the lower sequence are somewhat special, and it's unknown whether Karula will allow it.

Just then, an endless expanse of gray-white mist suddenly appeared before her, along with a blurry figure high above, looking down upon everything. Immediately afterwards, she saw another figure—a praying figure shrouded in the gray mist, and corresponding words echoed in her ears:

"Mr. Fool, please tell Ms. Justice that I would like to receive some psychological treatment."

"Psychotherapy?"

Audrey was somewhat surprised. Did Mr. World have psychological problems?

Although "The World" always appeared quite isolated and gloomy, Audrey didn't believe it was a mental illness. As Emperor Roselle said: Loneliness is one person's revelry, and revelry is a crowd's loneliness.

Mr. World may simply have chosen to be withdrawn, which does not necessarily mean that he has a mental illness.

But now that Mr. World is actively seeking help, it means he must be under tremendous pressure lately...

Audrey didn't dare delay, so she got up, took her golden retriever Susie, and returned to her room.

The woman and the dog were perfectly in sync. Without exchanging words, the dog stood guard at the door, while Audrey locked the door from the inside, sat on the bed, and silently recited the name of Mr. Fool.

After a few seconds, a deep red light surged out before her eyes, engulfing everything.

Audrey arrived above the gray fog and entered the magnificent and ancient palace.

Audrey said in a clear voice:

Good afternoon, Mr. Fool, Mr. World.

The world's voice was hoarse:

"Miss Justice, if possible, I would like to receive psychological treatment now."

"Huh? Here?"

Audrey paused for a moment, thinking that the extraordinary individuals who used the "audience" pathway were indeed very suitable for treating mental illnesses.

But this is, after all, Mr. Fool's palace, and there are many details she can't see or sense clearly, which severely hinders the treatment of psychological problems...

After hesitating for a moment, Audrey raised her doubts from a feasibility perspective.

"World" whispered:

"It's alright, I asked Mr. 'Fool' for some help."

Audrey frowned slightly. She felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. After thinking about it carefully, she realized there was nothing wrong, so she nodded gently and said:

"I'm fine."

As soon as she finished speaking, Audrey noticed a small room next to the bronze table—it was a large brown box about half a person's height, with a door at the front and back, and a wooden partition in the middle.

I thought Mr. World would ask Mr. Fool to materialize a wall, and we would be on opposite sides, each leaning against the wall to communicate...

Although it's essentially the same now, the confessional is so small and dark; he really doesn't consider the lady's feelings at all! Hmm, I'd be surprised if Mr. 'World' had considered it...

With a slight smile on her face, Audrey walked to the door of the "confessional" that was not yet closed, bent down and crawled inside, kneeling down on both sides.

As she closed the wooden door, Audrey, who was treating a patient for the first time in a real sense, suddenly became a little excited.

Surrounded by darkness, she abandoned her usual adherence to rules due to the environment and her emotions. A slight smile played on her lips as she bent her finger and lightly tapped the wooden partition:

"Hey~ Is Mr. 'World' there?"

Klein, sitting cross-legged opposite her, was infected by Miss 'Justice's' cheerful tone and said with a slight relaxation:

"You can begin."

This time, he didn't use the gray fog to conceal himself, but instead transformed into the appearance of Gehrman Sparrow.

Audrey's spiritual intuition had already perceived the other person's mental state, that is, their emotions or mood in the common sense.

Gloomy, depressed, lost, and withdrawn, with no interest in anything… Mr. 'World' was indeed facing a very serious problem. For ordinary people, maintaining such a state of mind for a long time would lead to depression and a complete withdrawal from social interaction.

For extraordinary individuals, excessively low moods can even lead to a loss of control!

Audrey bit her lip lightly, calmly made a judgment, and used a "reassurance" technique at the right time. This is one of the most useful abilities of a "psychologist," which was called "psychoanalysis" in ancient times.

A gentle, invisible ripple spread out, and Klein suddenly felt as if he were waking up on a hot summer morning and feeling the cool breeze of dawn, which slightly improved his low mood.

After a long silence, the world slowly spoke:

"You once obtained information about the dragons from the 'Sun,' so you should have some understanding of the 'Imaginary Dragons.'"

If, and I mean if, you discovered that your father, mother, and brothers were all figments of the Angel King's imagination through the "spectator" channel, and didn't actually exist, how would you react?

He would definitely break down on the spot, or even lose control... Is this because Mr. "World" has discovered that his main expectation or ultimate goal can never be achieved, thus causing psychological problems?

Audrey was initially terrified by Gehrman Sparrow's question, but then she realized the essence of the problem.

She didn't answer, but instead asked a leading question:

"You seem to have witnessed the shattering of hope."

"Ha." A self-deprecating laugh came from the wall behind Audrey.

"Indeed, I once thought I still had a family, but later I realized that was just wishful thinking."

The intense pain and confusion were so vivid in Audrey's perception that it suddenly made her realize something:

The gloomy, repressed, experienced, and ruthless Mr. "World" also has his own goals to pursue and the meaning of his existence!