Chapter 1422 Controllable and Half-Uncontrollable <TOC> Chapter 1424 Rewards
Translator: SumTLMan
“What we term as ‘ghost’ refers to a Mysterious Object that falls into a state of chaos, similar to the spread of a virus.”
“This Mysterious Object, as long as you meet its intrusion criteria, will draw you into its chaotic rhythm, eventually assimilating you into its Disorder.”
In simple terms, a Ghost Mysterious Object is almost like a catastrophe with eerie properties.
Once a person is ensnared by it, it’s as if they’re battling a mysterious disaster.
Upon hearing this, Angel was still somewhat puzzled, “So, your mission, is it to confront this catastrophe and then triumph over it?”
Frost nodded and then shook his head, “It’s not that straightforward. Let me provide an analogy.”
“Do you know why I came to Black Castle?” Frost posed the question not expecting Angel to answer but continued, “The reason traces back to a Mysterious Object that has gone Ghost.”
“Not long ago, I was resting in a nearby world. Then one day, I received intelligence from the Orderly Guild.”
“It’s said that in a small world not far from mine, there exists a Ghost Mysterious Object.”
“This Ghost Mysterious Object was named by the Orderly Guild as the——Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation.”
When Frost mentioned the term “reincarnation”, Angel distinctly noticed him gritting his teeth. This reminded Angel of a recent event when he mentioned a revolver named “Prelude of Reincarnation”, to which Frost had murmured, “Reincarnation, such a name really unsettles me.”
So, the source of Frost’s discomfort was due to this “Reincarnation” from the Box of Reincarnation?
However, when the concept of “reincarnation” is mentioned, it sparks a memory in Angel. Not long ago, he had seen an empty display case while visiting the Research Institute. According to Master Midora, the case once held a Mysterious Object, a creation of a member from the Research Institute.
The inscription on the case labeled this Mysterious Object as the “Box of Reincarnation.”
Could the “Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation” Frost spoke of have any relation to the “Box of Reincarnation” from the Research Institute?
Lost in thought, Angel listens as Frost continues, “The Orderly Guild doesn’t regard the Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation as a high-priority item for retrieval… But its lower priority doesn’t signify weakness. The lower ranking means, although it’s a Ghost, its conditions of intrusion are very specific.”
For instance, with certain Abyss Demon Gods, merely uttering their True Name in your heart can invoke their will upon you. This invocation is, in essence, an ‘intrusion’ upon humans.
It’s the same with these Ghost Mysterious Objects. The conditions they impose on humans differ; for some, performing a particular action might lead to an intrusion by the Mysterious Object.
For others, uttering a specific syllable during speech could trigger the intrusion.
Such an intrusion means that humans are pulled into the chaotic rhythm of the Mysterious Object.
Or, to put it more colloquially——
“Welcome to My Nightmare.”
There are certain Ghost Mysterious Objects whose reach knows no bounds. Even if you’re at the other end of the universe, meeting a specific condition could draw you into the object’s erratic rhythm.
The retrieval priority for such Mysterious Objects would indeed be very high.
“The Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation has a simple condition for intrusion: It creates a distinct space, covering the small world it resides in. Once you step into the domain of this small world, you’ll be pulled into its chaotic rhythm. If you steer clear of this microcosm, you won’t be invaded. Therefore, its retrieval is not a top priority.”
Having discussed the priority, Frost’s conversation shifted back to the “Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation”.
“After receiving the news, I came to this small world as soon as possible to retrieve this Ghost Object,” said Frost. “Recovering such Ghost Mysterious Objects holds immense benefits. If you join the Orderly Guild in the future, you’ll understand. I won’t go into detail now.”
“Since there was no detailed information about the Box of Reincarnation, I had to personally experience the invasion of this Ghost Object to understand the situation. That’s when I stepped into this microcosm.”
“What followed was nothing short of a nightmare.”
Frost massaged his temples, clearly reluctant to revisit that memory.
Angel questioned, “Is the power of the Box of Reincarnation immense?”
After a moment’s contemplation, Frost nodded, “Its strength doesn’t lie in the raw power you’re familiar with, but in its ability to strip away laws.”
“Many Ghost Objects have the power to usurp or even alter laws. The Box of Reincarnation deprives one of a peculiar perceptual ability.”
“This unique perception is the ability to sense mental spaces, spiritual seas, soul realms, and other illusory spaces with energy qualities…” Frost sighed. “So, you should now realize what would happen if you were to fall into the Box of Reincarnation, right?”
“You lose all your powers…” Angel responded, somewhat stunned.
“Not all powers per se. Your physical strength remains. Hence, the Box of Reincarnation is better suited for wizards who specialize in bloodline skills for retrieval.”
Frost continued, “Losing one’s power is merely the first challenge after entering the Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation; the real power of this box reveals itself later.”
Frost went on to describe the specific experiences within the Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation, and Angel finally understood. He realized why the prefix to this box was “Ghost” and why it was named the “Box of Reincarnation”——
Upon entering the Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation, not only did Frost lose his powers, but he was also dragged into a small pocket of time and space, a setting known as… the Horror Monastery.
Within this Horror Monastery, there were numerous deranged humans and a plethora of bizarre occurrences.
People dying unexpectedly, rooms resonating with eerie sounds at midnight, prolonged whispers circling one’s ears, inexplicably appearing staircases…
“It sounds like a suspenseful horror story,” Angel remarked, furrowing his brow.
“It does, but for me, it’s not just a story; it’s a cycle I had to go through,” Frost sighed. “Do you know the true nature behind these peculiar phenomena?”
“Ghostly mischief?” Angel responded. If he were to regard this experience as a plot from a horror novel, it would either involve unpredictable human motives or ghostly interference. Given the prefix “Ghost” on the Box of Reincarnation, Angel immediately thought of ghostly mischief.
Frost nodded, “Indeed, it’s ghostly mischief. And my task was to unravel various clues within this odd pocket of space-time, locate this hidden ghost, and vanquish it.”
“So, by defeating it, you can escape?” Angel murmured, “That doesn’t sound too hard.”
After all, those strange incidents didn’t seem particularly intricate. Even if a ghost was behind them, it probably wasn’t a powerful entity.
“It isn’t challenging. It’s just an ordinary ghost. Even stripped of my powers, defeating it with just my physical strength was relatively easy. However, after resolving the mysteries of this pocket of space-time, I found myself in another one…”
Angel paused, a glint of comprehension in his eyes as he began to grasp the concept behind the term “Prelude of Reincarnation.”
Frost, on the other hand, had journeyed through countless worlds, encountering a myriad of haunted scenarios such as the Horror Monastery, the Vengeful Orphanage, and Ghost Town… among others. Most were manageable, but during his eighth cycle, he stumbled upon a daunting scene: the Twilight Demon Palace.
“In the Twilight Demon Palace, I encountered a ghost that rivaled a near-legendary being. The situation was incredibly challenging,” Frost conveyed without detailing his escape. One could only imagine the sheer escalation from dealing with ordinary ghosts to confronting a special ghost. What’s even more unnerving is that this particular ghost’s capabilities rivaled those of a half-step legendary!
Such a power leap was simply staggering!
As Frost continued, he realized that this so-called “Box of Reincarnation” didn’t follow any logical pattern but was purely based on luck.
One moment you’re fending off common ghosts, and in the blink of an eye, you’re facing these special ghosts.
But what sent chills down the spine was Frost’s recount of his final stop: The Ancient God’s Graveyard. There, he faced a fallen godly spirit of legendary realm, accompanied by an entourage of near-legendary ghosts.
Merely imagining it made Angel feel a tightness in his chest.
“I dealt with that fallen godly spirit, but it cost me my right arm,” Frost stated calmly. “This was my twentieth cycle. When it ended, I received a reward and was then ejected from the Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation.”
To Angel, this all sounded like a game. Frost had cleared twenty levels, received a reward for completing the game, and then it was game over.
“So, has this Ghost Object been successfully retrieved?”
Frost shook his head, “No, because I haven’t located the core of this Box of Reincarnation, which is its essence.”
To find the core of the Box of Reincarnation, there’s only one way: to re-enter the Box of Reincarnation and relive the cycles of reincarnation in search of that fleeting opportunity.
Angel shivered when listening to Frost’s account.
The idea of going in to retrieve it, potentially having to enter for a second time, was truly terrifying. With one’s powers sealed and facing such formidable ghosts, it’s downright horrifying!
“Entering a second time doesn’t guarantee finding it. There might be a third time, a fourth…or even more,” Frost sighed. What truly frustrated Frost was not facing powerful ghosts, but that each cycle of reincarnation was a new, unpredictable challenge, with layers of hidden clues intertwined within each scenario.
He’s a Mysterious Hunter, not a puzzle master!
“And this is a Ghost Mysterious Object.”
Chapter 1422 Controllable and Half-Uncontrollable <TOC> Chapter 1424 Rewards