"When I unlocked one of my attributes, Constitution, my need for the 'Reverse Energy' became more and more urgent."
"And at this time, George appeared."
"Turning this incident from an ordinary kidnapping case to a harvest feast of 'reverse energy'."
Kieran shook his head with a tsk.
"What's wrong with that?
Shouldn't you be happy? "
George asked in a heavy tone.
"Happy?
Of course, at first, I was a little happy. After all, I'm also a lazy person, I like the feeling of reaping without sowing.
"But I know how ordinary my luck is."
I didn't believe in pies falling from the sky.
Even more so, I didn't believe that my enemy would 'help' me. "
As he uttered those words, Kieran somehow thought of the 'lucky draw' he received at the end of several dungeon runs. He suddenly felt a heavy feeling in his chest.
That's right, lucky draw.
Not lucky draw.
Have you ever seen a lucky draw with a stone?
So, it must be a lucky draw.
"Just because of that?"
His voice rose in response.
"Of course not!
That's just one of the points, there are three more that I'm unusually concerned about.
The first point is what I said just now. As a native of the big city, I should be protected at my current stage. So, I guessed why I was protected and weakened at the same time. In the end, I came up with an interesting answer: it's because it's beneficial to me. "
"Using this answer as an extension, I came up with another question: why would it be beneficial to me?"
"There are a few answers, but the one I agree with the most is because my enemy will be weakened even more than me under this altered rule."
"And when I extended this answer as an extension, I came up with another answer: my enemy isn't the abstract, invisible, intangible thing that I thought at first. He or she or it must have entered this dungeon world."
"Or even …"
"It's right beside me."
Kieran paused for a moment before continuing.
"The second point is about the Noroid Church."
"I've read through the information about the Noroid Church in detail. They are crazy, it's a known fact, but they aren't without a purpose."
"Every time they do something crazy, it's always to achieve a certain goal."
"And under this premise, the Bomber became very sudden. There was no reason or goal behind his actions. Everything that happened in the soldier rehabilitation center was confusing."
"What caught people's attention the most was the performance of two self-proclaimed psychics in front of the television."
"This made me, who has just gained a certain amount of fame through my identity as a shaman, very concerned.
Kieran's tone was calm, but it made the man at the end of the corridor even angrier.
The other party did not think that his flawless plan would be seen through.
"But they all have reasonable explanations!"
"One is a chess piece set up by your collaborator's original competitor!"
"The other one is a chess piece of Noroid's archenemy!"
"What's wrong?"
Almost as soon as Kieran's voice fell, the man snorted and asked back.
"Nothing's wrong!"
"They might seem reasonable, but even Nuna from the Hypnotist Association, Noroid's archenemy, couldn't find anything about the Bomber's goal? Isn't it a little too far-fetched?"
"Especially when the Bomber used all the connections he could, including Riton Lystie's power."
After discovering Nuna's traces in Rain City Museum, Kieran had some guesses about the relationship between the two, and after understanding the power that the Lystie Family wielded, he had more guesses.
Including why the Lystie Family agreed to exhibit the Curseman Vase.
Or more precisely, how did Riton Lystie appear in Rain City?
"Nuna and Riton Lystie couldn't find any clues."
"This made everyone who knew the inside story feel terrified."
"They're guessing that there might be some sort of great secret hidden within."
"Therefore, more attention was placed on this case."
"This gave you more time to prepare."
"You were happy about it."
"After all, this was your initial plan. You used a strange incident to attract the attention of those troublesome people, so that you can focus your power on me."
"But …"
"But what?"
The man couldn't help but interrupt Kieran's words.
"But it's like drawing legs on a snake!"
"Those troublesome and special people in your eyes are the same to me. Besides, I know they have forces, manpower, and intelligence network that far surpasses mine."
"So, when they investigate that incident, I won't get involved."
"I just need to get a general idea from Nuna or Riton Lystie, then I'll have more time to think about everything that happened since I entered this dungeon world."
"While I was thinking, I realized the third point: time!"
Kieran emphasized.
"I almost overlooked the most important factor: time!"
"180 days, let enough people know about the real world!"
"These words are simply too easy to confuse."
"It might seem like a mission for me, but there are hidden hints for me!"
"I don't know how you interfered with my dungeon world, but I know you must have paid a hefty price to do so."
"Not just in terms of strength, but other restrictions as well."
"For example, 180 days!"
"That's why you are so eager to take action."
"The longer you drag it out, the more disadvantageous it will be for you."
"Am I right?"
Kieran asked.
"Yes, you are absolutely right!"
"Do you have any more guesses?"
Laughter came from the end of the corridor.
"There are some that I've just discovered."
"For example, George claimed to be an emissary, but Noroid Church doesn't have such a title or position, yet he should be a member of Noroid Church."
"So, after I eliminated the possibility that he didn't possess any mystical abilities, I deduced that he must have sided with someone or something."
"Another example: the grand hall before us is decorated in a lavish manner, but behind the small doors on both sides, other than the simple rooms, there is only a corridor with no exit. It seems like it was built in a hurry. Then, it wouldn't be like what I first guessed, that more guests would be invited to this place during the 'storm season'."
"Which means, I should be the first guest."
"And the one controlling the speedboat is extremely skilled, he was even calmer when facing the mystical powers, which made me even more certain that you are a suspect."
Pak Pak Pak!
The sound of applause rang out.
Amidst the applause, Kieran's excited voice sounded.
"Very good!
You are even better than what I saw! "
"Your soul will become my nutrients, allowing me to recover faster and your body will become mine. Don't worry, I will make good use of it!"
The voice was getting closer and closer.
Kieran started to move, no longer waiting at the end of the corridor.
However, Kieran stood on the spot without moving.
There was still one last doubt in his heart.
"Prime Viper Zoyedark?"
"Or …"
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