Chapter 872: Mental Realm Arena
Chapter 872: Mental Realm Arena
[Curiosity: Mental Realm Arena - Ice Wolf Stage]
[The grand theater where the maiden first performed, now reflected in her heart, manifests as a realm, replacing the real environment. Before breaking through the realm, everyone will wear masks, making it difficult to distinguish each other's identities. Can be used once every 7 natural days.]
[A curiosity tied to love, untradeable.]
"..."
Lindsey was stunned.
"Valala, even so, you can still help me a lot."
He shook his head and smiled.
Mental Realm Arena had no physical substance; it resided within Lindsey's heart.
Whenever he wished, he could activate the effect of Ice Wolf Stage, dragging nearby people into the realm.
"Moreover, everyone is unable to distinguish each other's identities."
"If we really encounter trouble, this thing can be used to muddy the waters. Or, just like the worries we had during today's conversation, if we don't want the impact of the battle to affect ordinary people, we can use this thing to solve the problem."
Night gradually deepened.
The characteristics of Life Essence continued to take effect within Lindsey's body.
He didn't fall asleep just because he was mentally alert; instead, he drifted into slumber with a longing for the lover in his embrace.
However, on the second day, as they set off again—
Lindsey glanced at Alice by his side, and an idea suddenly sprang to mind.
—Affinity Reward—
This thing didn't require any conditions to be met to claim the reward.
With Lindsey's ample gaming experience, perhaps at 95, he could choose the corresponding reward?
The Righteous Maiden, or the current Hedonist Alice.
Her affinity had already reached 90.
If something else happened during the adventure, these 5 points could be increased...
"Lindsey, why do you keep staring at me?"
Alice, with her exceptional perception, immediately sensed Lindsey's gaze.
She leaned closer, and her curious gray pupils stared directly at the man before her:
"Your eyes seem to be pondering something about me."
"Just ask if you have any questions! I can swear to you that I won't conceal anything to any degree, that's my promise!"
Lindsey felt a bit guilty and shifted his gaze:
"It's nothing, it's just... my skill has undergone some new changes."
Alice took the initiative, "Do you need my help?"
Lindsey firmly refused:
"No!"
Alice didn't give up immediately:
"Do you really not need me to take a look? Or you can give me the skill seed, and I'll help you research it."
Lindsey answered once more, emphasizing his words:
"I really don't need it!"
"..."
Seeing Lindsey's persistence, Alice finally gave up.
The two continued walking down the road.
Alice thought back to her previous encounter with Lindsey, when she held the White Steel Sword and clearly sensed the Codex of Human Wisdom within his body. He didn't hide it either, admitting this fact.
Alice looked around.
With her powerful perception, she could confirm—
There were no humans nearby, nor any surveillance or scouting skills. In the empty wilderness, she was alone. Alice's curiosity grew:
"Lindsey, what does the Codex of Human Wisdom look like in your body? I've never seen it before."
Lindsey waved his hand:
"I don't mind showing you."
"But this thing is now integrated with my skills, so it's unlikely that I can just take it out casually."
Lindsey's explanation made Alice's expression turn serious.
Due to the characteristics of the White Steel Sword, it could reside within a person's body, but the Codex of Human Wisdom was different.
This Royal Artifact, typically preserved using special methods, can also conceal one's form...
But Lindsey spoke of it as if it were integrated into a skill.
Alice recalled all the information she had seen, but couldn't find a similar case:
"Lindsey, this might be a bit strange. Can you tell me the specific situation?"
Lindsey had no choice but to recount his childhood experience:
"Of course, I'll tell you. As usual, it was a battle between a Righteous One and a Law Guardian..."
Lindsey narrated his experience.
After listening, Alice sighed, reflecting on Lindsey's past:
"The Codex, in order to send you to an absolutely safe place, directly threw you to the edge of the universe. Lindsey, your experience is even more outrageous than I initially thought."
Lindsey immediately corrected Alice's mistake:
"In fact, the Hidden Frontier isn't the edge of the universe."
"It's just that the past war completely shattered that world, casting it into the void, which led to my experiences."
"..."
Hearing this response, Alice fell silent for a moment.
After a few seconds, she asked:
"How did you find out about all this?"
Lindsey gave a shy smile:
"During my adventures. And also... you know, my skill."
Facing such an answer, Alice could only shake her head and sigh:
"Game Player, even with the support of the Codex of Human Wisdom, your skill is still outrageous..."
"Careful!"
Alice suddenly changed her tone.
"What?"
As Lindsey became alert, Alice pounced, pulling his body to the side.
Boom—
At that moment, Lindsey's perception finally sensed the presence of an Essence Skill.
It was an incredibly powerful will, merging with the Awakened's skill, piercing through from a distant position behind the two.
A white line streaked across above their heads.
This attack was not aimed at Lindsey and Alice.
But just as Lindsey had thought earlier.
This was the aftermath of a battle between high-level Awakeners.
The intense Will Strike manifested as substantial damage, piercing through the sky and dissipating into the distance.
...
In the silence, a few breaths passed.
A straight trail was carved into the sky above them, extending towards the distant clouds, eventually forming a terrifying arrow-like trajectory.
"If this thing had hit the ground..."
"These guys at least have a basic conscience, not aiming at the ground like this."
Lindsey sighed.
He turned to look at Alice, but she just shook her head:
"During battles—especially those involving powerful Awakeners, they probably don't have time for such considerations."
In other words, the attack aimed at the sky was just a coincidence.
Perhaps, at any moment, a calamity could strike from above, coldly and mercilessly taking away everyone's lives.
The Awakener who launched the attack might not have intended this.
But what's the difference between this and the innocent creatures that perish in man-made wildfires?
"..."
Both fell silent, continuing their journey.
This time, the journey was even longer.
A month and a half later, Lindsey and Alice arrived at the hometown Alice had spoken of.
Surrounded by the Serpentine Mountains, stretching from west to east, a peaceful and tranquil town nestled alongside a stream.
From the outside, it didn't appear to be a place affected by war.
Standing atop the mountain, looking down, Alice hesitated for a long time before taking a step towards home:
"I... I'm finally back..."
(End of Chapter)
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