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

Isn't the role-playing method in Chapter 5 overused and commonplace?

"You can break free from '2-049's' control on your own? Are you a mid-sequence individual? Sequence Six or Sequence Five?"

The scarred, aloof man reacted faster than the other two, asking in a deep voice.

In his view, even a Sequence 7 like Al Hassen could not withstand the influence of '2-049'.

Those who can escape the influence of '2-049' should at least be Sequence Six!

"Neither."

Yu Jin shook his head slightly. He had some impression of the sequence in his mind and knew what the other party was talking about.

But he had never drunk any potions, and he wasn't even a Sequencer, let alone a Middle Sequencer.

"That's true."

The scarred man nodded silently, believing Yu Jin's explanation.

If he were truly Sequence Six, how could he possibly join their team?

He should have joined the Red Gloves.

So it's some other reason?

such as--

"The effects of other sealed artifacts?"

At the same time, Al Hassen also considered this possibility, and his gaze toward Ember became increasingly complex.

I initially thought he was just a rich young nobleman coming to freeload, but now it seems he's no ordinary young nobleman—

A sealed artifact capable of reaching the influence of '2-049' must be at least of the same or even higher level.

Moreover, since it can be carried for a longer period of time than the other party, it means that its side effects should not be too high.

People who possess this level of sealed artifact must have a high social status.

"Let's get to know each other again."

A beautiful, black-haired woman smiled kindly and extended her hand to Ember. "Lolota, Sequence 8 gravedigger."

After a moment of silence, Yu Jin reached out and shook her hand.

Although she was a woman with a great figure and appearance, her clothing and appearance were no different from those of a man.

Black coat, white shirt, black skinny trousers, and matching leather boots.

If you wear a hat and pull your long black hair up to hide it inside, you might be mistaken for a pretty boy.

"Al Hassen".

Wearing a gray trench coat, Al Hassen still had a sour look on his face and said somewhat unhappily, "Sequence 7, Nightmare."

"Borgia".

The voice of the scarred, aloof man driving the car came from outside the cabin: "Sequence 8, Midnight Poet."

"ember."

Yu Jin glanced at the group and said succinctly.

"Tsk."

Al Hassen gave him an annoyed look.

Everyone was open and honest, even giving you their serial numbers, but you gave me a fake name that didn't match the file?

Do you think they haven't seen your file or what?

Your name is clearly Ash Black, okay?!

Ember glanced at Al Hassen. He knew that the other man was hostile towards him, and he also knew where that hostility came from.

Although he didn't really care, it would be better to do something to ease the tension.

This made Yu Jin think.

If this were in the world of Dark Souls, what would he do?

Ok.

In Dark Souls, his method of building rapport usually involves helping the other party kill people—

For example, helping Sirius kill her grandfather, or helping Yorshka kill her brother.

Even though Ember's memory was fragmented, he knew that the same method couldn't be used now.

So.

The simplest and most direct method is to give it as a gift.

Give me a soul, a weapon, and a ring.

None of these are suitable.

"Give us intelligence?"

Yu Jin hesitated, his memory of Lord of Mysteries was extremely limited.

But I have a particularly deep memory of some of them.

Perhaps, this kind of information could also be used for exchange.

Do you know about role-playing?

In the silent carriage, Yu Jin suddenly asked.

"Acting method?"

Al Hassen and the other two exchanged glances, a look of confusion in their eyes.

"Yes."

Yu Jin nodded slightly. In his mind, acting was a relatively important thing, so he began to think about the memories in his mind.

"The key to potions is not mastering them, but digesting them."

"It's not digging, it's acting."

"And the name of a potion is not just a symbol, but also an image, and even more so, a key to digestion."

As Yu Jin spoke, he paused for a moment and began to silently observe the expressions of the others.

"Digest, play a role..."

The three of them were struck dumb, and murmured to themselves over and over again.

Even during this process.

The puppets in the black iron box, which had been deflected by the embers, crashed into the ground again, and none of them were able to recover.

Ember watched as Al Hassen's body suddenly stiffened and became awkward, and his speech slowed down considerably.

"Snapped!"

Ember gave Al Hassen a hard shove, finally bringing him back to his senses.

The moment he came to his senses, Al Hassen couldn't help but feel a wave of fear.

If no one had pushed him in that situation, he would probably have been turned into a puppet by now!

"Thanks."

El Hassan's expression turned incredibly complex as he looked at Ember, and he spoke with a dry voice.

They were too careless just now.

First, because Ember broke free of his restraints on his own, they momentarily forgot to take over from Borgia.

Furthermore, due to the news of the role-playing law, they completely forgot about the existence of '2-049'.

If Yu Jin hadn't pushed him just now, he would probably have become '2-049's' puppet by now.

His gratitude was not only because the other party had saved his life.

It was also because he told himself that invaluable acting method!

Regardless of the other party's identity or how they knew the impersonation method.

But for Al Hassen, he could imagine that without Ember, he probably would never have known the Acting Method in his entire life!

If there is no role-playing method.

He could only be like everyone else—

Practice controlling your spirituality and power through meditation every day in order to truly master the potion's power and uncover its symbolic meaning and deeper mysteries.

But now, after being suddenly awakened by someone, he realized that he had been on the wrong path all along!

Before understanding the role-playing method, he might never be able to escape Sequence 7 in his entire life.

He either died during a mission or died from losing control.

But now, with the help of the role-playing method, he might be able to advance to Sequence Six within six months or even less!

Al Hassen's complex feelings can be easily imagined when he suddenly received such a huge favor from a rich kid he looked down on who was just experiencing life.

"Need not."

Yu Jin shook his head and said slowly, "Just don't let this matter leak out."

Although in his mind, acting should be a very common practice.

Judging from the appearance of these three people, probably not many people know about this thing.

"Don't worry."

Lolota immediately retorted, "I'd rather die than tell anyone!"

Borgia, who was still driving, nodded solemnly, secretly noting down this favor.

"How embarrassing."

Al-Hassen gave a wry smile and awkwardly climbed out of the carriage to take Borgia's place.

Yu Jin, a newcomer, was so generous in telling them how to act, while the old man seemed petty and narrow-minded.

This is truly embarrassing!

Where are we going?

Seeing that the atmosphere had suddenly become a bit strange, Yu Jin changed the subject and asked a question.

"To the station."

Al Hassen turned around and explained to the carriage, then added, "Our mission is to escort '2-049' to Tingen by train and assist the Night Watch squad there in their mission."

It's obvious that with the revelation of the role-playing method, Ember's relationship with this team was quickly brought closer.

As before, the group took turns driving the carriage to the station.

When they arrived at the station, the platform was empty, and the train had been waiting for a long time.

It wasn't until the four of them entered one of the empty carriages that the train finally departed again after a nearly half-hour delay.

(End of this chapter)