This thing is a bit fierce.

"Since it's going to be dissolved in blood...... Can I touch it? ”

Annan asked, "Or will it be polluted?" ”

"How is it possible, just touch it."

Salvatore couldn't help but laugh, "If it were so easily polluted, it wouldn't be a philosopher's stone." Even if you spill dust, it won't be contaminated.

"But be careful. Although it appears to be a water-like liquid, it weighs close to the same volume of mercury and is much heavier than it looks. If you are not careful, you may break bones. ”

Seeing that Annan was about to step forward, Salvatore reminded.

Annan nodded: "Got it." ”

As he approached the ritual arena, he could clearly feel a wave of heat rushing over his face.

A little closer, the temperature will increase a lot, and sweat will quickly seep out of Annan's body. The scorching air makes it difficult to breathe and even the eyes feel hot.

It's like being in a boiler room...... No, it should be hotter than the boiler room.

Annan suddenly realized why Salvatore had allowed himself to wear less before.

The moment Annan touched the liquid philosopher's stone that was constantly circling, he really felt the sharp pain of his fingers being impacted.

A curtain of light immediately appeared in front of his eyes:

【Hermetic Sage's Stone (34% purity)】

[Type: Consumables / Ritual Materials / Sacrifices / Strange Objects (Gold)]

[Description: The Stone of the Sage in the style of the School of Hermes, unrefined.] 】

[Description: You've never heard of it being used as a ritual material (failed the "Advanced Mystic Ritual" test)]

[Description: You've never heard of it being used as a sacrifice (failed the "Advanced Astronomies" test)]

[Effect: After injecting a certain amount, the temporary level will be obtained within 180 seconds.] It is currently possible to increase the level to level 41. 】

[Price: Severe pain in the whole body within three days]

…… Level 41?

Annan was stunned for a moment.

According to the current rules, the bronze level is 11 to 20 levels, and the silver level is 21 to 30 levels...... The gold tier should be 31 to 40.

According to Salvatore, it would be good luck to be able to reach level 40 after using the Stone of Truth.

41 levels ......

This should be the Truth Order, right?

Is it because of the Book of Skytrains?

It's possible.

But...... Hermes?

Is there Hermes in this world too? Or is there a god with that name?

No, unlikely.

Annan was quick to dismiss the idea.

If Hermes really is a god name, it should belong to mystical knowledge. It won't be so easy for him to get.

"-It's pretty heavy, isn't it?"

Salvatore was behind Annan and said very smugly: "I didn't actually expect that I could successfully configure ......"

“…… You're a genius, right? ”

Annan couldn't help but admire.

Hearing this, Salvatore was silent for a moment and coughed lightly: "Well, it's okay." ”

He clasped his arms as if to shrink himself into his body. It was as if the mood was lost a lot, and he was silent.

Looking at Salvatore's appearance, Annan was thoughtful.

- He probably guessed it.

Salvatore always had an inexplicable, heavy pressure and an inferiority complex.

But it doesn't make sense.

His ability to be the son of the Black Tower proves that his talents are superior to those of this generation of tower owners.

It's good that such a good young man is not arrogant - look at Arthur, that's the character and psychological qualities of a serious golden reserve.

Compared with the confident Arthur, Salvatore is not only inferior, he is almost autistic......

- Now it seems that this extraordinary talent of his is out of time. Salvatore is troubled by this.

Annan couldn't help but shake his head in his heart.

What's there to bother with this......

Isn't it okay for a genius like this type of genius whose own talent is fluctuating to make up for his shortcomings with external forces? Let your teammates decide the lower limit and decide the upper limit yourself.

- Yes, the main characters of the Seed Burst stream are all in this team configuration.

"Anyway, senior."

Annan asked casually, "Do you have any other good things here?" The more fun kind. ”

"Ah, there is."

Hearing Annan's inquiry, Salvatore pondered for a moment, then replied: "But you have to put on some clothes—my winter clothes are in the closet over there." You put on your cotton shoes and go to the very back of the dungeon, where there is a magic mirror. ”

“…… Magic Mirror? ”

Is there really one?

Annan's face was a little strange.

He kind of realized.

The family background of this son of the Black Tower may be thicker than he imagined.

The ruby the size of a pigeon's egg alone is not something that ordinary people can reach. Not to mention the recipe for the Philosopher's Stone.

But...... What kind of magic mirror is it?

Annan walked in the direction of the wardrobe that Salvatore was pointing to, and asked casually, "What type of magic mirror?" ”

- Is it the kind that can ask questions? Or the kind that can watch videos?

Or is it the kind that licks?

"It's a spell."

Salvatore put the elixir back in his hand, turned his back to Annan and explained, "There is a compound spell of the Prophetic School and the Idol School that allows you to see the essence of your soul...... Of course, it's the more abstract kind.

"For example, if I put the golden mistletoe in front of a mirror, it will reflect the golden oak tree, the dripping blood, the beating heart, the cry of a baby, the trumpet of a bull. This means that it has the ability to bring the dead back to life, as well as its powerful healing powers. We usually use it to identify mysterious objects, but in general, it's up to you to analyze what it portends.

"But in the absence of clues, it's still kind of useful. At the very least, it can reveal a vague direction of research. It's better than nothing. ”

Salvatore turned around and smiled casually, "It's like the 'analysis' that the Soul Reavers did to you, it's something you can believe it or not." Just the right time to pass the time. ”

"Okay, I'll take a look!"

Annan put on a cotton coat and shoes that were so heavy that they were a little funny, and walked towards the dungeon with great interest.

He didn't really want to see the Magic Mirror.

It's just that he has already finished reading the Philosopher's Stone, and if he proposes to leave at this time, it seems too deliberate; And if you stay where you are, the atmosphere will be awkward.

He just gave Salvatore a private space to adjust his mood without a trace.

"Your secret is almost discovered by Don Juan, Sal."

A low, frantic voice with heavy echoes sounded in Salvatore's heart: "Have you figured out how to do it? ”

Salvatore was silent.

He just walked slowly to the Philosopher's Stone, reaching out and gently touching the rushing red liquid.

The river, which was only two fingers thick, flicked his fingers out the moment he touched it. It's like reaching out and touching a wheel spinning at high speed.

"If I were you, I'd kill him."

Shadow chuckled, "He knows too many of our secrets, Sal. ”

"Shut up."

Salvatore said calmly: "At least for now, this body is still in my hands. ”

As he spoke, he plunged his right index finger into the Philosopher's Stone.

The moment he connected his finger to the ritual, the Philosopher's Stone lit up with a red glow, and its rotation slowed and then stopped. Then the sunken lines on the table lit up one by one, and the red gems hanging high above the sun shone with a scorching brilliance.

Salvatore's pupils glowed red, like the reflection of a red gemstone.

He was silent for a long time before slowly pulling his fingers out. The ritual was extinguished in an instant, and the Philosopher's Stone began to spin again.

His index finger was emitting white smoke, and the rotting wound healed almost instantly.

"Purification failed, right? As I said, you don't have talent. Thrall...... What can you do on your own? ”

Shadow laughed and repeated, "You're a piece of waste. You're going to fall asleep sooner or later, and you're running out of it. ”

"I may not be able to do anything," Salvatore calmed down, "but if you're me...... You can't hold on for a long time, and you're asleep. ”

"There is no point in working without talent."

Shadow repeated, "How many more times do you want to fail?" ”

But Salvatore didn't say much.

He just leisurely looked in the direction Annan left, gentle and calm.

The update is complete, and there are only three updates today...... The fourth shift will be moved to tomorrow, that is, the third shift will continue tomorrow!

Another: Thanks to the leader of the alliance of the passers-by, I owe more joy +1 again......

So now I owe more than sixteen chapters (pounding the ground)

(End of chapter)