With the abnormality gone, Klein heaved a sigh of relief. He observed the environment in the room and chose a spot with some moonlight illuminating it. The shadows weren't too thick, so as to avoid any sudden attacks.
And the few seconds of experience he had had made him have a guess about the figures and the beast-like growls outside the curtains.
They were the corpses that had been hanging inside the cathedral, producing the ravings of "Hornacis … Flegrea …"
When Klein passed through the wall and left the cathedral, the corpses that were hanging from above had all turned towards the lit candle. There weren't any figures coming or going on the streets. By the time Klein remotely controlled the flames and extinguished the candle, everything would be the same as before!
When the crimson moon turns clear and the spirituality is enhanced, the "magnet" at the top of the cathedral will have a deeper influence on Fog World Town. It can control the corpses to walk around and pretend to be normal? If that's the case, the light might attract the attention of the "controller." Under such circumstances, if the flames aren't extinguished in time and the source is locked onto, something extremely terrifying might happen. Yes, I can't rely on my control of flames to frequently divert the "gaze" of those figures … Klein reminded himself as he used his Spirit Body Threads vision to size up the bread, potato stewed beef, and dark red wine on the dining table.
He suspected that the food here was a part of the "magnet" at the top of the cathedral. If they were to be ingested, their Spirit Body Threads would be corrupted, causing them to drift towards the cathedral uncontrollably. This would also explain why eating the food here would cause them to evaporate into thin air. This was because they had been hung inside the cathedral to dry. And when the crimson moon turned clear, they could come out to "walk." It matched Mr. A's description of vanished people appearing again under the bright moonlight.
At a glance, Klein discovered that the food was like a living creature. There were Spirit Body Threads growing out from within as they extended towards the ancient cathedral.
The most special thing about them was that each of them only had one Spirit Body Thread. It was clearly different from ordinary living beings who had countless Spirit Body Threads.
Indeed, it's about the same as what I guessed … Having his theory verified, Klein retracted his gaze and began considering how to deal with Demoness of Despair Panatiya.
Beside him, Wraith Señor, who was wearing an old triangular hat and a dark red coat, appeared. The marionette's bones cracked as his face squirmed. Soon, he took on the appearance of German Sparrow.
This was a marionette using the powers of a Faceless!
Klein scrutinized the "substitute" for a while and realized that there were still some flaws. The clothes couldn't be changed, and if he were to use an illusion to conceal it, he wouldn't be able to fool the demigod-level Demoness of Despair. Even Mr. A might not fall for it.
After some consideration, he got Wraith Señor, who was in the form of German Sparrow, to take off his clothes. He also took off his clergyman's black robe and swapped clothes!
During the process of putting on his clothes and hat, Klein's expression turned odd bit by bit. This was because in the past two months, his marionette had been dressed in such a manner. He had been to the sewers and suffered an explosion. All sorts of smells were mixed together, making it unpleasant.
Sigh, all the suffering I'm suffering now is a result of my past laziness … Klein sighed silently as he completed his disguise and transformed into the German Sparrow who looked like a pirate captain.
At this moment, Señor had also changed into a black clergyman's robe. His aura was spirited and no longer cold. He looked no different from a living person.
Klein deliberated for a moment before taking off Creeping Hunger and getting Admiral of Blood to wear it on his left palm.
This way, the marionette would be a standard German Sparrow!
I have to go all the way if I'm putting on an act … Besides, if Creeping Hunger were to suffer a backlash during this process, the marionette would be the one eating it. Heh heh, will it feel cheated when the effects are over? It'll be like eating a placebo … As Klein got Señor to adapt to his state and took away the fish and other items, he seriously formulated a plan.
With a marionette that can use my Beyonder powers, it's nearly impossible to steal the obsidian stone from her, much less defeat the Demoness of Despair. She's a genuine demigod …
Even if I were to rely on this extremely deceptive marionette to obtain tactical success, such as getting him to attract her attention while I complete a sudden sneak attack while constantly switching positions to confuse Panatiya, making it difficult for her to make accurate judgments, I wouldn't be able to make up for the disadvantage in my level and strength, preventing me from achieving my strategic goals …
I can consider getting the marionette to engage in close combat and attempt to control Panatiya's Spirit Body Threads. He's already a corpse, so he won't be affected by the plague. This will allow me to catch her off guard … There are two problems. First, the mysticism viruses and bacteria created by the Demoness of Despair are getting stronger and stronger. Will they be able to affect zombies? Second, does she have any other Beyonder powers that I don't know of … There's a high chance of that!
Hmm, I'll first make a list in my mind. I'll write down the areas where I have the advantage or am on par with the Demoness of Despair. I'll see what revelations I can get …
A marionette that can disguise as me and use its own Beyonder powers is considered at the level of a demigod. It's the same for instantly switching positions. Apart from them, there's nothing else … Hmm, considering the present state of the Demoness of Despair, I seem to have another aspect that's stronger than her …
She's in a half-mad state, and her rationality comes and goes at times. She does things in an extreme manner and is easily driven by her instincts. Yes, although she's still good at instigating and inducing, it's considered a hunting instinct. As for me, I'm in a normal state. My intelligence hasn't shown any problems, and my thinking and analytical abilities are still online …
Could it be that I have to use my intelligence to win?
Klein had a flash of inspiration as he gradually came up with a new train of thought and plan.
Why do I have to engage Demoness of Despair Panatiya in a life-and-death battle now?
She definitely yearns to escape the foggy town. In her heart, this is an instinct that trumps eating! Furthermore, she's still full!
I can totally attempt to cooperate with her. She'll provide that obsidian rock, and I'll draw that special and secretive symbol, thus fulfilling the conditions to open the door …
Besides, I don't feel at ease with that Zaratul. Who knows if he has any nefarious intentions or is secretly plotting something. By luring the Demoness of Despair in, I can effectively muddle the situation and restrain "Him" to a certain extent!
Cooperation is a play of words, not a fight. A perfect stand-in at the demigod level can definitely be of greater use than direct combat. This is equivalent to a combination of my two strengths!
Klein quickly made a decision. As he pondered over the details of the cooperation negotiations, he patiently waited for the crimson moon to return to the fog.
After a while, the crimson moonlight that penetrated the dark-colored curtains finally dimmed. Klein immediately made his marionette pass through the wall to open the door and leave the room he was hiding in.
Then, Señor, who looked like German Sparrow, walked onto the street and headed for the pitch-black cathedral.
In just about ten seconds, Klein, who was controlling the marionette, discovered that Señor had been infected by a disease.
This had no effect on the dead, but Klein could vaguely foresee that with the passage of time, the disease would become more serious and bizarre. It could even directly affect the body's nerves and spirituality. This would cause the zombie's actions to turn stiff. In the end, it might not even be able to bend its knees, and it would need to jump to move.
Thankfully, I didn't choose the marionette to control the Spirit Body Threads. Klein immediately made Señor say loudly, "I've been in the cathedral for a while.
"I stayed in the church for a while. I didn't die.
"I found a way to escape this place!"
After saying that, German Sparrow sniffled. Apparently affected by the decline in his physique, his resistance to the disease was weakening.
And at this moment, Panatiya, who was dressed in a pure white robe, suddenly appeared at the cathedral's entrance. Her hair was tied up again, making her look clean and tidy.
She looked at the German Sparrow with her beautiful, slightly crazy eyes, and took out a piece of dark and strange obsidian from the inside of her clothes.
The outline of the obsidian was exactly the same as the depression on the wall behind the statue!
"You need it?" Panatiya calmly asked.
When Klein realized that the Demoness of Despair had already dispelled the plague and diseases, he hurriedly made Wraith Señor nod slightly.
"Yes, as long as you place it in the right place inside the cathedral and match it with a special symbol, you will be able to open a 'door' to escape from here.
"I know that the cathedral's interior is very dangerous for you, but it's mainly because of the Spirit Body Threads. As for me, I'm a Marionettist. I can control the Spirit Body Threads to prevent you from being hung up."
Panatiya fell silent for a few seconds as the corners of her mouth curled up.
"Then, I became your marionette?
"Or will you give up on helping me at the critical moment and let me become a shadow wandering under the moon?"
Klein was already prepared as he immediately made his marionette say sincerely, "That's right.
He immediately made his marionette sincerely say, "What can I do to make you feel at ease?"
Panatiya didn't immediately reply as she carefully thought for a moment.
"Give me your hair and flesh."
A Demoness is good at cursing? Using Señor's hair and flesh to curse the German Sparrow? If it succeeds, count it as my loss! Klein's heart calmed down as he made his marionette appear stumped.
"Then wouldn't you be able to kill me at any time?"
Panatiya replied with a smile, "Thank you.
"You can only give me your hair and flesh when you enter the cathedral.
"Once inside, if I show any signs of cursing you, give up on controlling my Spirit Body Threads. It's the same the other way around. If I show any abnormalities, I'll immediately curse you.
"Once the door of escape is opened, I'll leave first. And at the same time, I'll return your flesh and hair to you."
German Sparrow deliberated for a long while as he discussed the details with the Demoness of Despair. Finally, he nodded.
"Alright, let's do that."
Panatiya was just about to speak when she suddenly narrowed her eyes.
She slowly said, "For some reason, I'm still a little worried."
PS: Requesting monthly votes for the last half day. Also, due to technical reasons, Audrey's birthday begins on June 6th. It's good that everyone knows that.
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