It's me, His Highness Annan. ”

In response to Annan's question, it was indeed the Pope of the "Man in the Mirror", Benjamin Foster.

Delicious wind geese and stray children know him.

After all, they are comrades-in-arms who once participated in the first big event together.

Seeing that it was this acquaintance, they breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed a little.

But compared with the dress at that time, Benjamin has changed a lot in terms of appearance and temperament.

Back then, if he took off the wizard's robe, he would just look like an ordinary old man with a temperament like a scholar. But now Benjamin is full of mystery...... It's not so much a human being as a totem in human form, or a symbol of action.

Today's Benjamin's pupils have turned into mirror-like sterling silver that reflects everything in front of him. He was cloaked in a rather strangely shaped gray cloak.

Near the end of the cloak are inlaid with broken lenses, and at a glance the iridescent halo is like a peacock with its wings flapping.

Just by glancing, you can't forget his presence. That figure will be seared directly in the mind......

And when Pope Benjamin speaks, there is a strange echo in his voice, as if it is reverberating.

The moment Benjamin's voice came out, Annan sensed that he had been exerted a new influence:

[You have received the new marker "Low Tier Effects: Infinite Overlapping Reverberations"]

[If you don't remove it in time, you will fall into a random nightmare with the keyword "mirror" in 7 days (difficulty: hard).] 】

…… Can the Pope exert influence so easily?

Annan's gaze fell on the dark golden mirror that Benjamin was holding. His hands are hidden in his cuffs, and in the mirror he holds, he can reflect everything, but not anyone.

Could it be ......

What does the title "Man in the Mirror" refer to to his special way of being in the mirror?

Benjamin seems to be just one person, but in fact, he still carries his own gods with him?

For a moment, Annan could not judge that this was the equipment of the "gods" and the "pope"; Or is the "Pope" the mount of the "gods".

What a strange way of symbiosis.

- It's like a hippopotamus.

Annan's mind was a very rude metaphor.

"Why are you here?"

Coughing lightly, Annan asked politely.

Regardless of the fact that Benjamin is also half of his teacher, he also provided a lot of help to Annan in the early stage...... Benjamin, who is now the Pope, will not be much lower than Annan after succeeding to the throne.

"Are you looking for Justus' nightmare?"

Pope Benjamin asked rhetorically.

Without waiting for a response, he made a declaration of his own:

"—that's something you can't find."

Before Annan could question, Benjamin explained in an old voice: "Because the 'key' to Justes' nightmare...... Not in the current timeline.

"That's why the 'Man in the Mirror' asked me to come here and guide you."

…… What do you mean?

Longjing Tea was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Annan understood a little.

Because he participated in "Nightmare: The White Tower", he has some knowledge of the ritual basis of Michelangelo's godhood.

His ritual foundation is hidden in the "past." Without the means to cross the timeline, it is simply impossible to destroy it.

If the ritual is broken, the temporary truth they have "rented" through the ritual will be withdrawn. Therefore, he was directly sent back to the gold rank...... For example, the ritual foundation of the Skeleton Duke is the entire principality he sacrificed.

If someone wants to kill the Skeleton Duke, they don't need to do anything to him, just find a way to enter the gray mist, find the ruins of the Duchy of Mourning, dig all the way into the ground, and kill all the undead. In this way, the "proof of betrayal" of the skeleton was destroyed.

…… It's also a hassle, though.

But the ritual of the person in the mirror is hidden in the "past". Therefore, it can also be said to be an absolutely safe means of ritual concealment.

- And Justes' nightmare is also hidden in the "past"?

"Idol wizards are attracted to each other."

Benjamin said slowly: "This is because the essence of their power is 'fate'. Once fates have overlapped or connected, even after many years, the cause and effect will not be broken. ”

Hearing this, Annan gradually understood.

"You mean...... The Man in the Mirror has been in contact with Professor Wolf before? ”

After Michelangelo became a god, those who knew him could not just pronounce his past name. Because this has a new impact, it can also be regarded as mystical knowledge, which puts meaningless pressure on the observer.

Benjamin nodded at Annan's speculation.

Without hesitation, an affirmative answer was given.

I see.

Annan was clear.

So...... Nefertari will come here. Because the "Bone Healer", that is, the former "Gray Professor", must have been associated with "Professor Wolf".

Idol wizards can borrow power by increasing their "similarity" to each other.

From this point of view, "Professor Wolf" Frederick would call himself so, probably in order to steal the power of "Professor Gray".

Perhaps "Professor Gray" changed his name to "The Bone Healer", which is also related to Professor Wolf.

Then their relationship should be more than just "they are all idol wizards".

Annan frowned slightly.

Michelangelo, the "Eye of Lag", was a golden rank in the past, but now he has become a god.

"The Healer" and "Gray Professor" Seti were and still are at the Golden Level.

Frederick, the "Wolf Professor", was only silver at the time, but now he is at the gold level.

Past and Present......

If "Michelangelo" is added, then use Seti as an intermediary.

Is it possible to consider that this is a ritual in the realm of "mirrors"?

Annan was thoughtful.

He looked at Benjamin.

Earnestly asked, "What kind of help can the man in the mirror give us?"

"What do we need to do?"

"In general, it's just a matter of purifying this nightmare."

Pope Benjamin replied: "I am the agent of the 'man in the mirror'. Can't handle this nightmare myself, otherwise I would have solved it a long time ago. It must be purified by the people of your time......"

"Because Professor Wolf is stealing the power of the man in the mirror," Annan narrowed his eyes slightly, "right?" ”

Hear this speculation.

Benjamin was silent for a moment.

He was noncommittal and remained silent.

And this silence has already told Annan the answer.

- And so it was.

Benjamin would have come here to cut off this nightmare.

At a time when the "fate" of the three idol wizards converges at one point.

If you think about it, it seems that all three of them have some connection with Annan.

Or rather, Annan could hear the names of these three men. It means that he has already made contact with them.

Benjamin, who replaced the man in the mirror and came into contact with Annan.

Nefertari who took the place of Seti in contact with Annan.

And......

…… In place of Professor Wolf, Doreen, a werewolf girl who comes into contact with Annan.

If this is not a coincidence...... Rather, the three idol wizards, all "hiding" from themselves, and therefore sending agents who are close to themselves?

"Fate is a wheel of heaven......"

Annan muttered.

He has a deeper understanding of this sentence.

- The heavenly crane may be a higher concept than the person of "destiny".

(End of chapter)