Chapter 20: "Swindlers and Preachers"

"Tell me, kid."

Although he was attacked, there was not the slightest anger on his face.

"What's your name? Why did you attack me, a passerby? ”

He just played with the loot in his hand and asked gently, "Who sent you?" ”

The face is still a kind and quiet smile, but this smile can't warm people's hearts at all, but makes people feel cold from the bottom of their hearts when they look at it.

The werewolf girl who knelt in front of Annan with her hands tied behind her head couldn't help but show fear just by catching a glimpse of Annan's gaze.

Of course, she was aware of the existence of the "Transcendent".

Or rather...... When she planned to do this, she had already prepared that she might die at the hands of some transcendent in the future.

But having such an intention does not mean that she will directly challenge the dignity of the transcendent.

"Why, why ......"

Although questioned by Annan, the werewolf girl has lost her sense to answer this question.

Obviously did not see the so-called "carrier".

Not even bronze jewelry.

But you can get it yourself, and it's a spell that can make people obey their words...... was directly bounced away by him.

And, why...... Will the frostbeast do his bidding?

It's over, it's all over......

She just shuddered and muttered under her breath.

In those gray pupils, there was a reflection of fear that was almost completely manifest.

And in front of her, at the feet of Ghirlandaio, was crouching a translucent white ghost wolf.

- But it wasn't a wolf or a dog, it was a frost beast.

It was full of food and drink, wagging its tail contentedly, like a pet dog, burrowing between the legs of a middle-aged man, rubbing its own body against Gilandaio's legs.

The emotion of feeding the frost beast was naturally obtained from the werewolf girl.

After being sucked by the frost beast, she completely lost her heart of resistance, and did not dare to run away or resist. The spirit instantly became decadent, and the mind was pale and powerless.

And Annan was playing with the two crystal bells.

This is the spell he took from the werewolf girl:

["Swindlers and Preachers"]

[Type: Accessory/Strange Object (Purple)]

[Description: Two crystal bells tied together, white and purple.] There is no sound when you shake any of them, but if you shake both at the same time, there will be an accident.

[Effect: When shaking two bells at the same time, the "Friendship Spell" (its effect is equivalent to the Idol School spell of the same name) and "Manipulating People's Hearts" (its effect is equivalent to the Soul Snatcher School spell of the same name) are cast on the target at the same time; This effect can only be activated once a day and refreshes at sunrise (activated today). 】

[Price: When you shake the bell, you will get the attention of everyone around you]

- This is undoubtedly a very precious spell.

It is completely ineffective against Annan because the body of "Girlandaio" is immune to mind control, and it will also deflect the spells of all prophetic schools and idol schools below the golden level.

Using the spells of the Soul Retainer School and the Idol School to attack Annan, the result was fruitless.

But just because it doesn't work for Annan doesn't mean it's not good for itself.

Its cost is simply not enough to resist its powerful, stealthy and practical effects, and even the price itself can be used as a group taunt.

Purple Curiosity......

Purple props are not golden props, and although they are cherished, they are not so precious. It can be crafted entirely with spell materials and high-level influences.

But that's the way it is.

One is not even a transcendent...... Even a werewolf with a low status and who was discriminated against in the dead of winter, can he really hold a prop of this level?

Annan is just one of exceptions.

These two spells are used at the same time, and in the case of the opponent's defenselessness, even in the face of a silver-level transcendent, it is almost certain to hit.

The "friendly technique" used to generate good feelings and reduce the sense of defensiveness, if used appropriately, can also make people think that "I am quite close to this person". Using "manipulating people's hearts" at this time will not only increase the success rate, but also make the other party unable to detect that they are being manipulated - the experience of friendly spells will overwrite the unreasonable behavior during the manipulation of people's hearts.

Whether it's to befriend a wealthy merchant or nobleman, or to get in touch with someone extraordinary...... It can even be used for murder.

As long as your social level is enough and not so embarrassing that it makes people feel wrong, it can almost be equivalent to the mysterious hypnotism in that kind of bizarre work.

Possess this level of props and only use it as a mind thief......

…… How to say it.

It feels like stopping to steal the pancakes downstairs when it's open every day.

"My name is ...... Doreen, my lord. ”

Doreen's mood calmed down a little, and at least she was able to say staccato words.

The fear in her eyes still didn't go awayβ€”the whole world was like hell after losing all positive feelings. Any negative feelings can infinitely expand without offsetting.

"No one sent me...... It's true! ”

She pleaded almost mournfully, "But, but, my lordβ€”

"Someone told me...... Yes, he said yesterday that some of Noah's wealthy merchants would come here tomorrow. He didn't say what you look like, I just heard you have a Noah accent...... I didn't want to steal your feelings and sell them to others, but to sell them to yourself......"

Werewolf Doreen's speech was a little confused, but Annan could still understand it in general.

It seems that someone told Doreen about the itinerary of the four Annan and asked her to come here to intercept her.

But...... Yesterday?

He frowned slightly.

That's when they set off from Noah, right. But the news of Annan's trip was not told to too many people...... Even according to their original itinerary, they should still be in Noah now.

It was because Father Stone let Nicholas go, and it was also because Kaphne was about to succeed to the throne.

And it was Annan himself who finally made up his mind.

…… Who leaked the news to Doreen?

What is his purpose?

To use this spell on Annan - or someone close to Annan? Or to get Annan to notice her?

Because Doreen and Bella look alike?

That's a pity, Annan has no memory at all.

It can be said by age...... When Bella was about eight or nine years old in Annan, she was already seventeen or eighteen. And Doreen now looks like she is only about thirteen or fourteen years old, whether she is a daughter or a sister, she feels a little subtle.

Annan pondered for a moment, then asked gently, "What did he say, little girl?"

"Don't panic, take your time...... Did he say how many people? What are the appearances and characteristics? Can you tell me who he is? ”

β€œβ€¦β€¦ No, no. No. ”

Doreen shook her head and said with some hesitation: "He said, it's two men and two women...... Nothing was said other than that. So I'm not quite sure right......

"That's my 'teacher'. He gave me this spell. ”

"Do you know his name, then?"

Annan did not make hope, and asked symbolically: "Or a nickname or something." ”

"Yes."

Unexpectedly, Doreen gave a cheerful answer: "He said his name was Nicolas Lemay." ”

Doreen pronounced the slightly distorted name in a voice with a winter accent.

But Annan immediately recognized what it was.

The so-called Nicolas Lemay......

β€” is another way to pronounce the name Nicholas Flammel.