Using magic to settle bills?
Should he curse the creditor to death, or forge banknotes?
I can't solve the problem, but I can solve you.
…
All sorts of thoughts flashed through Klein's mind, and the way he looked at Old Neil became a little strange.
He seriously considered the possibility of calling the police, no, informing the Nighthawks.
Old Neil glanced at him and said in annoyance,
"From your eyes, I see ignorance, stupidity, and weak and shameful trust. Didn't Dunn tell you the maxim of the Mystery Pryers? Do as you please, but do not harm them! "
"Although this maxim was first spread from a secret and evil organization, the Moses Ascetic Order, Beyonders who choose the path of Mystery Pryer have used their own experiences to prove that it's correct. As long as they strictly abide by it and are filled with reverence, the risk of losing control will be minimized. The opposite conclusion is also true."
"Your suspicion is an insult to me, to the Mystery Pryers!"
"I'm sorry," Klein apologized without hesitation.
He had indeed forgotten the maxim Dunn Smith had once mentioned.
Old Neil wasn't really angry. Instead, he chuckled.
"Unfortunately, there are too few Beyonders who choose Seer. There's no corresponding maxim to help you."
But I have Rosell The Great's diary … Hmm, strictly adhering to the maxim has a hint of "acting" in itself … Klein suddenly thought of something and nodded as if he was thinking.
Old Neil didn't say anything else. He took the vase and other things off the heavy round table and put them in a corner.
Immediately after that, he took out a scarlet candle and a dark black candle from a small silver box.
"If ordinary people want to attempt ritualistic magic, they have to choose a suitable date or time according to the results of astrology or by flipping through the corresponding manuals. For example, Sunday, which symbolizes the Goddess, or the time of the moon that 'She' rules. But for us Beyonders, especially those who are good at it, there's no need for that. Our flourishing spirituality and our powerful Astral Projection are the key factors."
"Of course, if you are not confident in the ritualistic magic you want to try, then choose a suitable date and time to increase your success rate."
"Ah yes, there's a premise that you have to remember and strictly abide by!"
Old Neil put down the two candles and turned his body to the side. He looked at Klein and said very seriously,
"Low-Sequence Beyonders aren't strong enough. Almost all ritualistic magic they can do is to seek external help and power. Therefore, you can only consider the Goddess, the Lord of Storms, and other orthodox deities. Never, ever attempt to communicate with unknown and unpredictable existences, even if there are people who believe in 'Them, even if the recorded promises are filled with temptation!"
"Me. Don't hold the thought of getting lucky. Just try it once, and you will inevitably fall into the abyss. Every effort and every attempt. will be. You will, you, and all. You will.
"I'll keep that in mind!" Klein replied in a low voice, but he felt a little guilty.
His luck enhancement ritual seemed to be praying to an unknown and unpredictable existence for strength …
Furthermore, he had really obtained a power that even a veteran Beyonder like The Hanged Man found unbelievable. He had the power to pull them above the gray fog. Yes, he should be a veteran Beyonder …
Of of of Of. But I don't. Thankfully. I. I, I. I..
Worrying about this matter, he took the initiative to change the topic.
"So, it's best for Nighthawks to seek help from the Goddess?"
"If you wish to pray to the Lord of Storms, no one will stop you. It's just that 'She' might not respond, or it might be filled with malice. That will distort the results of our ritualistic magic in an unpredictable direction." Old Neil used a joke to successfully dispel Klein's hopes of getting lucky.
There's no such thing as "best," only "must!"
After exhorting him, Old Neil picked up the scarlet candle and said, "A candle made from moon flowers and crimson sandalwood.
In ritualistic magic, it symbolizes the Goddess's identity as the Lady of Crimson. "
He pointed at the dark black candle and said, "A candle made from night vanilla and slumber flowers.
"Candles made from Night Vanilla and Slumber Flower symbolize the dark night.
As he spoke, he placed the black candle on the upper left of the round table, and the red candle on the upper right.
"Why are there only two candles that symbolize the Goddess? 'She' is also the Mother of Concealment, the Empress of Misfortune and Horror, and the Mistress of Repose and Silence."
Old Neil laughed.
"That's right. That's the question I wanted you to ask."
"Before the Fall, the Moses Ascetic Order and the Church had a good relationship. Some of their ideas and results in ritualistic magic deeply influenced us."
"They believe that all things are numbers, and every number has spirituality. In ritualistic magic, 0 represents the unknown, Chaos, and the state before the birth of the world. 1 represents the beginning, representing the original Creator. 2 represents the world and the gods that were born from his body. 3 represents the contact between the gods and the matter, and all things are formed. Here, we will use two candles to symbolize the Goddess, and leave the third for ourselves."
"As for which two candles to use and which two symbols to symbolize, it depends on the effect that ritualistic magic wants to achieve."
Three begets all things? All things are three? Klein couldn't help but think of some things he had come into contact with in his previous life.
Seeing that he was listening attentively, Old Neil picked up the third candle and said,
"This is a candle that symbolizes' me. 'It's a very ordinary candle with some mint added. Remember, roses, lemons, mint, moon flowers, night vanilla, and slumber flowers are all loved and favored by the Goddess."
"The three candles also symbolize everyone's body, spirituality, and divinity."
After the description, Old Neil placed the third candle in the middle of the round table.
He then took out the concocted Full Moon Essence Oil, as well as a cauldron with the Dark Sacred Emblem engraved on it, a silver knife with gorgeous patterns, a cup of water, and a plate of coarse salt.
"For Beyonders who aren't good at ritualistic magic, they would still need the assistance of bells, crystal balls, silver cups, incense, and other items. However, Mystery Pryers and Seers don't need them. These items are sufficient."
Old Neil placed the fake goatskin parchment with the bills on it beside the cauldron, and he used a special quill to press down on a corner.
He turned to the side and said to Klein, "Ritualistic magic requires a clean, undisturbed spiritual environment.
"Ritualistic magic requires a clean, undisturbed spiritual environment, and we have to create it ourselves. The method is to first enter Cogitation, accumulate spirit, and then use auxiliary items to guide our power out and build it around us. For example, the 'Holy Night Powder' I used at Ray Bieber's house, or the ritual silver dagger I'm about to use."
"During the entire process, we need to determine the symbols and corresponding incantations according to the desired outcome. The incantations are best in Hermes, because ancient Hermes comes from nature. It's similar to Ancient Draconic and Ancient Elvish. The effects are very direct, but it lacks the necessary concealment and protection, easily putting the user in danger. This is also the reason why it was improved. However, it is indeed more effective."
"Alright, I'm going to focus on the ritualistic magic. I won't explain it to you anymore. Pay attention and listen, and remember the questions. Ask me when everything is over."
"Alright." Klein took two steps back and focused on Old Neil.
Old Neil's eyes quickly darkened as an invisible wind began to swirl around him.
After a moment of silence, he used his psyche and matter to rub together in a sequence from left to right, from top to bottom, and lit three candles.
Following that, he picked up the silver knife and stabbed it into the coarse salt. He then recited the incantation written in Hermes:
"I sanctify you, blade of pure silver!"
"I cleanse and purify you so that you can serve me in the ritual!"
…
"In the name of the Evernight Goddess, Lady of Crimson,
"You have been sanctified!"
After a series of short and powerful ancient words, Old Neil took out the silver knife and stabbed it into the cup of water. Then, he lifted it up and pointed it at the space outside the round table.
He aimed the tip of the knife at the outer ring before taking a step forward and circling the round table. With every step he took, Klein could sense invisible forces spewing out from the silver knife. They were filled with spirituality as they connected with the air, forming a sealed wall.
After circling around, the altar was isolated from the surroundings.
Old Neil stood in front of the round table and put down the silver knife. He picked up the bottle of Full Moon Essential Oil and dripped three drops onto the black, crimson, and ordinary candles.
Sizzle!
A thin fog emanated, making everything seem mysterious.
Old Neil put down the glass bottle and looked at the fake goatskin parchment. After two minutes of silence, he picked up a quill and drew the symbol of control on the "bill" — a square that framed all the contents, indicating that he had controlled the debt.
Following that, he drew a "cross" to indicate elimination.
Here, he held the fake goatskin parchment in one hand and tapped his glabella with the other, activating his Spirit Vision.
Another invisible and vigorous force radiated as Old Neil chanted softly:
"I pray for the power of the Evernight;
"I pray for the power of Crimson;
"I pray for the Goddess's blessings;
"I pray to bring me the money to pay this bill.
"Night vanilla, a herb belonging to the crimson moon, please transmit your power to my incantation!
"Moon flower, a herb belonging to the crimson moon, please transmit your power to my incantation!"
…
By the side, Klein was dumbfounded as he listened. All sorts of thoughts raced through his mind.
Such an incantation works too?
Even though it's written and chanted in Hermes …
Isn't this a little too direct, simple, and down-to-earth?
Will the Goddess be enraged and double the bill?
At that moment, the candles suddenly lit up!
After Old Neil finished chanting, he closed his eyes for two minutes. He picked up the Full Moon Essential Oil and dripped a drop onto each of the three candles.
Right on the heels of that, he grabbed the fake goatskin parchment and brought it close to the candle that symbolized "me." Once it was lit, he immediately threw it into the cauldron.
Old Neil closed his eyes once again, as though he was feeling the burning of the bill.
After a while, he opened his eyes and looked at the cauldron with the black Sacred Emblem. He saw that the fake goatskin parchment had been completely burned, leaving only ashes.
"Praise the Goddess!" Old Neil tapped his chest four times, forming the crimson moon. Then, he extinguished the candles in the reverse order he had done it in the beginning.
After doing all of this, he picked up a silver knife and pierced through the invisible walls around him.
After a sudden gust of wind, Old Neil clearly heaved a sigh of relief.
"It's done."
"That's it?" Klein asked in surprise. "The bill has been resolved? How was it resolved? "
"I don't know either. In short, it will be resolved in a reasonable manner." Old Neil spread his hands and smiled.
This … Klein didn't know what expression or words to use in response.
Isn't this a little unreliable?
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