A Core Ship From The Start
/ A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 704
Chapter 704: Chapter 519 Bait_1 Chapter 704: Chapter 519 Bait_1 Looking at Duanmu Huai, Mary detailed the events of the night.
Noticing her friend's worry, she waited for her at the school building. On the road, Charlotte's mood was very low. Then suddenly, a terrifying steel monster appeared behind her friend, drawn by her golden eyes and pursued her.
“I see,”
After listening to Mary's story, Duanmu Huai thought for a moment and then looked at the young woman in front of him.
“Honestly, I'm still completely confused about the situation. However, if it's about Miss Charlotte's current circumstances, I can tell you why.”
“Huh?”
“It's simple indeed. The reason Ms. Charlotte hasn't awakened is that only her body is here, not her soul.”
“What???”
Needless to say, when Mary heard Duanmu Huai's answer, she was completely shocked.
“You mean……”
“Her soul is not here, which is why no matter how doctors try, they cannot wake her up. Currently, she can be described as a living dead.”
“Then… where is Charlotte's soul?!”
Upon hearing this, Mary clenched her fists, staring at Duanmu Huai, who shrugged his shoulders.
“I don't know either, but currently, the biggest possibility is that her soul may be in that dark city.”
“That place…..”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Mary again recalled the city where she ran that night. Silent, devoid of any presence, it felt like a grave.
“So, how do I find her? If this continues……”
“Considering the current level of medical technology, it wouldn't be hard to sustain her bodily functions. Given that Miss Charlotte appears to be a noble lady, we won't have to worry about her life support being terminated because of issues with paying the bills. Well……this is indeed good news, but for more details, I need to investigate further.”
When Duanmu Huai said this, he took a glance at Mary. Although he didn't say it out loud, from Mary's words, Duanmu Huai felt a sense of connection between Charlotte and this series of events. He had already eliminated the monster wandering around the Dark City. However, after killing the creature, the Dark City vanished. Then he saw a strange man far off, crying out in agony and horror. The man bled from all his orifices before completely dissolving, vanishing into the darkness.
To Duanmu Huai, Mary and Charlotte appeared to simply be victims of a random serial killer. However, he had a nagging feeling that there was more to it because even the subspace manifested. Based on Mary's words, while on her way home, Charlotte brought up the murder incidents like she was trying to confess something to Mary. She eventually changed the subject.
Just from this, it was enough to show that perhaps Charlotte was more than just a victim.
Perhaps Mary also harbored such thoughts deep within her heart, but … she was unwilling to believe it.
About the golden pupil, Duanmu Huai also asked Mary, who revealed that she did not have it since birth but gained it suddenly a year ago. Not only that, but after Mary got it, she'd started having strange dreams where she was always being chased in the dark city until she woke up……
While she did see a doctor, there was no effect. Along with that, ever since her right eye became golden, Mary's deciphering skills with ancient texts and ruins increased rapidly. As the student of the Masters Institute of History, her abilities in this field only grew more pronounced. Many times, she could decode lost ancient inscriptions and records within a short while.
Hearing this, Duanmu Huai couldn't help but twitch his eye. As expected of the golden pupil, it's simply too powerful for research……
As for the magic resistance of the golden pupil, Duanmu Huai also had an idea based on his observations in the Dark City. Although it appeared as if Mary was just playing a game of tag with the Steel Monster, it was not truly so. Every time the Steel Monster moved, it erupted with malicious energy. Ordinary people would feel completely drained and even have their life force stripped away upon contact.
Yet, all Mary did was run, and in the end, it was her frailty that stopped her from fleeing.
If you were to compare it to a game, it's as if the Steel Monster kept putting debuffs on Mary while she was immune to all of it.
It's just that she herself didn't feel a thing.
It really reminded him of something, but the power of the golden pupil was so much greater. Unless it's physical attacks, it basically wouldn't affect Mary.
No wonder that the Steel Monster was huffing and puffing while chasing Mary. Magic couldn't hurt her; it must have felt desperate.
Inherent magic resistance and magic penetration … the value of the golden pupil is indeed extraordinary.
After checking on Charlotte, Duanmu Huai left Charlotte's home with Mary.
“From what we can see now, it's clear that your friend fell into a deep sleep and lost her soul, possibly due to that dark city. So……”
Duanmu Huai stared at Mary, who was barely breathing, holding her breath whilst watching him.
“Do you want to collaborate with me?”
“Huh?”
Certainly, Mary was taken aback upon hearing Duanmu Huai's proposal.
“Collaborate?”
“Yes.”
With that, Duanmu Huai took his credentials out of his pocket and passed them to Mary.
“Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Duanmu Huai. I am a detective and an investigator. My purpose for coming to Fog City was to investigate the serial murders. Currently, it appears that these murders are linked with what you've experienced. Hence, I believe that we can collaborate to uncover what's hidden behind all of this. This might also lead us to a way to awaken your friend.”
“A detective…an investigator……”
Staring at Duanmu Huai's credentials, Mary was stunned. She had initially thought that because only she could see him, he might be a Shinigami. Now her face turned red, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.
So embarrassing.
“What are your thoughts, Miss Mary?”
Fortunately, Duanmu Huai was too tall to see Mary's expression, so Mary took a deep breath and lifted her head.
“I'm willing, sir, but what exactly do you need me to do?”
Although Mary was the top student in the Masters Institute of History, she could decipher ancient inscriptions or relics. However, she was clueless when it came to the terrifying monsters.
“I need you to be bait.”
“Bait??”
Understandably, Mary was stunned when she heard this.
“Yes. You've also noticed that those monsters seem to be interested in your right eye. If any monsters see your right eye, they won't be able to resist attacking you. At that moment, I can destroy them and carry out my investigation.”
That's right. Duanmu Huai was spinning around like a headless fly previously due to the lack of clues. However, after the previous battle, he gained some experience. Duanmu Huai could sense that on that day, the subspace waves of the entire Fog City had significant fluctuations before Dark City appeared.
Of course, the Dark City which appeared then was not in its complete form. Duanmu Huai could feel that it was more like the seabed seen from the sea surface – the reflection on the water surface rather than the true Dark City.
It was still dormant, not yet awakened.
Clearly, Duanmu Huai and Lorena were unable to lure these monsters out. Once the monsters disappeared, Dark City would close as well. Hence, to enter Dark City again, they would have to wait for the monsters to appear once more. Currently, Mary with the Golden Pupil seemed to be like an anglerfish in the deep sea, most capable of attracting the monsters.
Although, technically, there's a possibility that it only opened once, Duanmu Huai believed that it wouldn't end so easily. The next time they enter Dark City, it would probably already be in its complete form!
In response to Duanmu Huai's proposition, Mary pondered for a moment before finally agreeing. After all, she had no other alternatives. Moreover, after that incident, Mary realized that the monster was indeed targeting her eyes. She might face the same result if she encountered it again.
That being the case, her choice was clear.
“Very well.”
Upon hearing Mary's reply, Duanmu Huai nodded. He then reached into his pocket and took out… a ring.
“Huh?”
Seeing the ring in Duanmu Huai's hand, Mary's face turned red as she looked at him in surprise.
“This is considered a Holy Artifact. Wearing it can protect you from harm.”
Duanmu Huai directly placed the ring in Mary's hand and spoke.
“Also, you need to increase your training.”
“Training?”
“Yes, how good are you at sports?”
“Well………”
In response to Duanmu Huai's inquiry, Mary was slightly embarrassed. Her ability was only to the level of an ordinary girl, nothing remarkable……
“Starting tomorrow morning, I'll assign someone to assist you with your training. At least you can have enough strength to escape from the chasing monsters.”
There's no use thinking about fighting. The ability of the Golden Pupil is to increase magic resistance and magic destruction. A slap won't destroy magic. Mary is just an ordinary girl, and she doesn't possess significant combat power. In simple terms, she just needs to be able to run.
“I, I got it.”
In response to Duanmu Huai's decision, Mary didn't object. She still remembered how she felt when the steel monster was chasing her relentlessly that night. She thought that if she could run faster and strive harder… Therefore, she didn't object to Duanmu Huai's demand.
Well, until the next morning.
The next morning, Mary left the apartment two hours earlier than the agreed time. Outside the apartment, she saw a girl dressed in a nun's outfit, with long pink hair, looking very cute and gentle. Seeing Mary, the girl approached her with a smile.
“Ah, hello. You're Miss Mary Clarissa Christie, aren't you?”
“Ah, yes. Are you the one he hired……”
“Yes.”
The girl nodded.
“My name is Lorena. From today onwards, I'm in charge of your daily training!”
“Ah, hello…… Miss Lorena.”
Upon hearing Lorena's introduction, Mary hastily bowed in return.
“So, what are we going to do?”
“Hmm, it's quite simple.”
Lorena looked at Mary with a cheerful smile before speaking.
“First, we need to go for a morning run to get your body moving. Then we'll proceed with the rest of the training!”
“Alright, no problem.”
Mary also nodded. She had done a morning run before.
“So, let's begin. Our goal is—-five kilometers!”
“………Huh?”
Chapter end
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