A Core Ship From The Start
/ A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 912
Chapter 912: 642 Chapter 912: 642 If Rose didn't dissuade them from their actions, it might symbolize that they've lost the Spider Goddess's favor.
A family that has lost the favor of the Spider Goddess has no reason to exist, not to mention the Third Family; even the First Family, which now reigns over the entire city, would only face a united attack should they lose divine grace.
“If you can prove your abilities, then the position of Chief Priest is yours,”
Lady Sinafi decisively threw out her final lure, and Philray's eyes sparkled with ambition.
“I will prove your choice is not wrong!”
Excellent, how amusing.
As Lady Sinafi and Philray conversed, the black construct standing beside them–Duanmu Huai–watched the scene, scoffing in amusement.
He had already sensed their inner thoughts through mental probing; Sinafi didn't believe Philray's words, and Philray was likewise wary of Sinafi. But that didn't matter. What mattered was… they had no idea that Duanmu Huai was eavesdropping on their hearts.
This too was an experience from the Spirit Absorbing Monster.
Ordinary Spirit Absorbing Monsters leave traces when they read others' thoughts. Most creatures feel a slight headache when their minds are read by a Spirit Absorbing Monster. Only those old and cunning Spirit Absorbing Monsters can intrude into their prey's thoughts and memories without being noticed at all.
And that was exactly what Duanmu Huai was training himself to do.
That was why he chose the Drow Elves–their society was filled with betrayal and lies. Among the Drow, there were only conspiracies and schemes, with various evil tricks emerging endlessly.
Indeed, if they didn't believe in Rose, perhaps they could consider worshipping Cunning Deception.
Therefore, using the Drow as his trial objects to practice the techniques he had learned from the Spirit Absorbing Monster was very practical and meaningful for Duanmu Huai.
You could say it's a rehearsal to deal with the Cunning Deception.
In some aspects, Duanmu Huai differed from the Spirit Absorbing Monsters.
Spirit Absorbing Monsters manipulate other beings by sealing off their memory areas, turning them into obedient fools, and then controlling them.
This method is actually quite dangerous. As Duanmu Huai experienced in the Spirit Sucking Monster City, if the Spirit Absorbing Monster's memory barrier fails, the prey would come to their senses and immediately lash out.
Duanmu Huai's method, however, relied on the spiritual contamination of the Old God's Will, gradually warping the spirit of the target, leading them towards madness and destruction.
To put it in an analogy, if someone hates coriander, the Spirit Absorbing Monster's method would be to make the person forget their aversion to coriander, implant memories of loving coriander into them, and manipulate them into eating it.
But Duanmu Huai was gradually growing stronger; at first, he simply disliked cilantro, but later merely hearing the word cilantro would make him angry, and eventually, if anyone dared to speak of cilantro, he would pounce on them and kill them–twisting the mind to an extreme, completely becoming a madman.
In fact, he had already used this technique on Philray and Lady Sinafi.
Originally, Philray was just a timid and cautious middle-ranking Priest. Not even in her wildest dreams would she dare to fall out with the Third Family's Chief Priest. Even at that time, when Philray realized that Fiona's death could bring her an opportunity, her naturally cautious nature still left her wavering. Yet, Duanmu Huai had quietly fanned the flames of her ambition, so that's when Philray decided to directly kill Fiona and the other elite soldiers.
As the matriarch of the Third Family, Lady Sinafi was naturally a clear-headed person. She initially didn't believe Philray's words, and while she was indeed interested in Duanmu Huai, Lady Sinafi was more intent on teaching her disobedient daughter a lesson. However, Duanmu Huai had slightly intensified Lady Sinafi's curiosity about him. At that moment, her desire to understand the capabilities of this construct surpassed her wish to punish Philray, which led to Lady Sinafi's decision.
That was the contamination of the mind, Duanmu Huai's school of thought–not a complete manipulation like the Spirit Absorbing Monsters but rather a seduction, an enhancement, leading them to their own destruction willingly.
After all, every living being craves pleasure. When they make a decision and experience the joy and happiness of success, it reinforces their cognitive beliefs in that area, thereby driving further extreme deterioration.
In the end–they head towards destruction.
As for what would happen if they failed, Duanmu Huai didn't care. If they succeeded, great; if they failed and were exposed–then just switch to 'Musou' mode, since it's not like he couldn't fight them. In fact, for Duanmu Huai, the Drow Elf City was like fish on his chopping board–whether to braise or steam them was a mere thought away.
But if you insist on not cooperating, then there's no choice but to sprinkle some salt and grill you.
After all, it's all the same when you eat it, right?
Philray had no idea about all this; she was simply overjoyed to have taken Duanmu Huai away from the hall and back to her room, then began preparing for a bath and change of clothes.
As for Philray's behavior, Duanmu Huai couldn't care less. To be honest, although Drow Elves were known for their lascivious reputation, most players didn't really give much thought to the Drow Elves.
For one, Drow society is matriarchal, with most Drow females being arrogant and haughty. Unless one has a special fetish, no one would want to endure the derision from a Drow female looking down on them.
On the other hand–Drow are really too dark.
As the saying goes, fairness can cover up a multitude of sins. Conversely, if you're as black as coal, no matter how beautiful you are, like an elf, it's of no use. Duanmu Huai also remembered how many players were initially excited to travel to the Dark Region, but then cried foul upon seeing the Drow Elves.
It's like calling an 18-year-old pure and beautiful college girl on a card, but the one who opens the door is a thirty-year-old heavily made-up battle tank.
The skin of the Drow Elves isn't like the brown-black skin of humans but more like a pure black of cast iron–you can imagine, such pitch-black skin, coupled with the Drow's blood-red eyes and white hair, unless it's for a minority with specific fetishes, it's really… hard to accept.
With the lights on, it's like they're off. Open your mouth and you're scared to death by a mouthful of white teeth, red eyes even glowing, and then they look down on you as if you're a slave–who can stand that?
If they're not attractive in appearance and their personality isn't great, who would like them?
Chapter end
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