Dunn sighed.
"Back then, I did want to send you away because what I wanted to do involved a secret between the Church and the Nighthawks. However, Kenley's death left my mind in a mess, and I could only think of a lame excuse to let you have the chance to see it when you returned.
"What secret?" Klein asked in a relaxed manner.
He had almost forgotten that there was a suspected descendant of an evil god or a mythical creature outside.
Dunn deliberated over his words and said, "In the field of mystery, there might be a law. Heh, although I haven't read many books, I still know what a law means."
"This law is called the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Indestructibility."
"Beyonder characteristics won't be destroyed or reduced. They will only be transferred from one vessel to another."
Klein's eyes widened. Then, realization dawned on him.
"For example, Sealed Artifacts, mystical items, or potion main ingredients left behind by Beyonders who lost control?"
"Yes." Dunn nodded solemnly. "It's not just Beyonders who lose control … It's the same for normal Beyonders after they die."
"It's the same …" Klein digested Dunn's description and vaguely understood what the captain was doing at that time.
As his thoughts raced, he suddenly recalled something. After the suited clown died, a thumb-sized ball of blood with a tinge of blue appeared beside his corpse. Back then, Frye's explanation was that there would always be some strange changes after a Beyonder died.
Dunn's gray eyes deepened as he continued.
"But unlike a Beyonder who loses control, a Beyonder who dies normally doesn't leave behind ingredients or items. It's equivalent to a potion, a potion of the corresponding Sequence. It just lacks certain supplementary ingredients."
Slightly equivalent to a magic ingredient … Slightly equivalent to a magic ingredient! Klein's pupils constricted. It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck his mind, illuminating the endless darkness.
He suddenly understood many things. He understood why the Beyonder pathways wouldn't be severed when the materials were cut off.
Apart from using substitutes, he could also simply rely on the remains of the corresponding Beyonder!
This was probably one of the reasons why High-Sequence Beyonders only gave completed potions! Another reason was to prevent the formula from being leaked through Beyonder means such as divination and mediumship … Various guesses surfaced in Klein's mind.
Dunn looked at the door of the Nighthawks' recreation room and explained in a deep voice, "A few years ago, uh … I don't remember exactly how many years it was.
"A few years ago, uh … I don't remember exactly how many years it was. Back then, I wasn't the captain of a Nighthawk team, and I happened to discover this problem. After communicating with Daly, who had just become a Beyonder, I immediately reported it to the Holy Cathedral. The Holy Cathedral asked me to keep it a secret and gave me two choices. Heh heh, that's why I'm the one explaining it, not Daly.
"The first choice is to feign ignorance, just like most Nighthawk captains and deacons. I'll continue letting the Holy Cathedral arrange for the remains of Beyonders after their natural deaths. The second choice is to give me a special, simple ritual, as well as the corresponding technique. It allows me to directly consume the items that are produced from the accumulation of characteristics within a certain time limit. Yes, this is only applicable to my own pathway. It's only applicable to Sequences that are equal to me, as well as Sequences lower than that."
This will strengthen my Beyonder characteristic, and my strength will also become stronger. I don't know how to compare my dream-related abilities to Sequence 6. "
"That's why I dared to deal with Madam Sharon."
"Is that so … There's actually such a thing …" Klein exhaled slowly.
He finally understood why he couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation despite racking his brains. It was because he lacked the necessary knowledge. There was no way to make up for it with his imagination.
Yes, this is in line with the so-called Law of Indestructible Characteristics … If I keep gathering characteristics like this, will it lead to a qualitative change? Klein's thoughts wandered.
Glancing at him, Dunn revealed a bitter smile.
"I chose the second development, but not to become stronger. If I really want to become stronger, I need to digest the potion as soon as possible and advance. That's the best and most direct way."
"Yes." Klein agreed from the bottom of his heart. "Gathering characteristics of the same Sequence or lower Sequence of the same pathway might increase the risk of losing control while increasing one's strength, right?"
Dunn shook his head solemnly and said, "No, this is something left behind by a normal Beyonder, not a Beyonder who lost control. Yes, after learning about the 'acting method,' I re-examined it and realized that it would increase the difficulty of digesting it."
"Then why did you continue?" Klein asked in surprise.
Dunn reached his right hand into his pocket, wanting to find his pipe, but he realized that he had left it in the office.
He shook his head in a self-deprecating manner.
"I've said it before, I didn't consume their relics to become stronger."
Having said that, he paused. His eyes lost focus as he looked at the gas lamp that was dyed with a ghostly blue luster.
He said in a deep voice, "They were all my companions … We experienced many things together. We dealt with monsters in the darkness and crazy cultists together. Someone saved me, and I saved many of them. We walked in the quiet night, and we fought in places where people couldn't see. We fought against danger, and we protected each other's backs." "I can't bear to part with them.
I remember Little Yi Te broke down in fright and cried after experiencing a dangerous mission for the first time. I remember Adelaide. Heh, he was Roshan's father. He once used his arm to block an evil curse for me. I remember Dwayne was a lady with a warm temperament like the morning sun. She was always silently recording what everyone experienced. I remember that although Kenley wasn't tall, he knew many things. He knew how to play the seven-stringed zither, sing, tell stories, and was more like a poet than Leonard … I can't bear to part with them. "
"I wish to continue fighting alongside them, to fight against the monsters in the darkness, to execute those crazy cultists, and to protect Tingen City together. So, I chose to consume what they left behind."
Dunn's gray eyes seemed to shimmer. His steadiness and solemnity seemed to have crumbled at that moment.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he continued, "In my dreams, they were still with me.
Adelaide loved to read and always stayed in the solarium to read. He would always get me to discipline Roshan and make her mature faster, so much so that Roshan always complained that I was becoming more and more like her father. She was always afraid of me. Little Yi Te was someone who couldn't stay idle. He would go hunting in the forest every day. Dwayne would always stand by her bedroom window and watch us chat. Kenley, who just joined us, made his own seven-stringed zither and played and sang there … I can't bear to part with them. "
"Captain …" Klein subconsciously muttered. His vision nearly blurred, and he couldn't help but raise his hand to wipe his eyes. He cursed inwardly. F * ck, Captain, you're bluffing me into crying …
But I finally understand why Captain's "acting method" is so slow … Klein then sighed silently.
"It's a pity that Old Neil lost control and died. Otherwise, he would have brought us a lot of joy." Dunn retracted his gaze and lowered his head to pinch the spot between his eyes.
After a few seconds, he raised his head and smiled bitterly.
"This was a selfish decision."
"I didn't know what Adelaide, Kenley, and the rest's true intentions were, so I selfishly made the decision for them."
"I'm really a selfish person."
"No …" Klein shook his head violently.
…
In the sofa area of the reception hall, Leonard watched as Megose pulled out handfuls of hair. His expression stiffened again.
Megose kept drinking water from her cup in frustration. Her face was a little distorted as she looked at Leonard.
"I don't know why, but I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable."
Leonard was about to reply when he suddenly saw Megose raise her hand to grab at her own face. With a swoosh, she pulled out a piece of flesh. It was a long piece of flesh that was covered in blood.
"My face is a little itchy." Megose smiled in embarrassment. The corner of her mouth cracked all the way to her cheekbone, revealing her white teeth and bright red gums.
XXXX！ Leonard silently cursed. He felt that the situation was deteriorating too quickly.
His lips moved as he tilted his head to listen. Suddenly, his expression changed and turned ashen.
He forced a smile and said to Megose, who was clawing at her face and tearing off her flesh, "Don't worry.
"I'm going to the bathroom."
"Okay …" Megose's tone became a little erratic.
She touched her belly and said,
"My … child … is a little uneasy …"
Leonard did not reply. He quickened his pace and approached the partition.
After entering the corridor, he took a deep look at the Saint's urn in Dunn Smith's hands and sighed helplessly.
Then, his expression turned resolute.
"Captain, I'm afraid it's too late. We have to get rid of Megose and the baby in her womb immediately. Otherwise, the entire Tingen City will suffer huge losses. This isn't something that can be avoided by evacuating the surrounding citizens. I know you've already sent such a telegram."
Dunn frowned slightly and asked in an unusually serious tone,
"Are you sure the situation has deteriorated to such an extent?"
"Yes. In less than three minutes, Megose will mutate, and her child will be born prematurely," Leonard replied with certainty.
As he spoke, he glanced at the thick blood vessel wrapped around Klein's hand and said in a deep voice, "Sealed Artifact 2-105? Let me use it. I can better utilize its effects. "
"Alright." Klein handed the Blood Vessel Thief to Leonard without any hesitation.
This was what he had been prepared to do.
At this moment, Dunn Smith tugged at his collar and patted his black windbreaker. He said firmly, "I'll bring Saint Selena's ashes out first.
"I'll bring Saint Selena's ashes out first. You guys wait for ten seconds. Remember, only come out and fight after ten seconds. By then, regardless of whether my condition is good or bad, you guys can't waste any time. Aim your most powerful attacks at Megose and the baby in her womb."
After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the partition with the urn in his hand.
"Captain …" Klein's lips were dry as he shouted.
"Captain," Leonard called out in a deep voice as well.
Dunn stopped in his tracks and turned around. With a gentle expression, he said in a mellow voice, "Don't worry about me.
"Don't worry about me. I'm not alone. Adelaide, Dwayne, Itte, Kenley, and the others are fighting alongside me, no matter what danger we face."
He paused for a moment and looked at Klein and Leonard with his kind gray eyes.
"Don't be nervous. We're protecting Tingen City."
The corners of his mouth curled up into a smile that was no different from his usual self.
With that said, he didn't stay any longer. He looked outside and passed through the partition with determined steps. Only his black windbreaker fluttered slightly behind him.
"Captain!" Klein and Leonard shouted at the same time. They couldn't stop their tears, but Dunn didn't hesitate at all.
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