Chapter 2458 New Characteristic <TOC> Chapter 2460 Condition
Translator: SumTLMan
“Strength test?” Dietrich asked with a hint of confusion, not fully grasping the concept.
“For all subjects within the range affected by the disorderly effect, multiple and repeated basic tests are conducted. The stronger the entity, the higher the likelihood of passing the test; conversely, the weaker, the lower the likelihood.”
Angel explained, “The subjects of the test are all entities with consciousness, even if it’s just a projection. As long as there’s thought, it must undergo the test.”
At this point, others began to grasp what Angel meant.
Pursuit of Light Chairman added, “So, you mean our projections are also within the scope of this test. Given that the strength of our projections is almost nil, they stand no chance of passing the test, which is why we feel a stronger attraction than others, and find it even harder to resist.”
Angel nodded in agreement: “Exactly, and this power also radiates to your true bodies. Even if your true bodies are in the void, or even farther away, you can’t escape it.”
“The most crucial aspect is that the test is based on the subjects within its range and follows a causality principle. If you can’t pass the test, then it’s a given you won’t. It won’t reassess the strength of your true bodies in the void, sticking with the projection as the basis. Thus, even if your true bodies hidden in the void are powerful, under this causality, they’re still affected and feel a stronger attraction than others.”
This seems illogical and unreasonable, but isn’t that the very nature of Mysterious Objects, especially one that’s about to spiral completely out of control?
With Angel’s explanation, everyone understood. However, the clearer the situation became, the grimmer their expressions.
“So, as long as our projections exist even for a moment, they will continue to affect our true bodies,” Dietrich said, his face darkening.
“Yes, without external interference, your situation would end up like hers.” Angel pointed at Rivetta.
Rivetta’s projection couldn’t pass the test, so her true body couldn’t awaken either.
The Chairman sighed, “We had no intention of joining the competition. We just wanted to report from the frontlines, thinking our projections would keep us safe. We calculated everything but failed to consider the projections.”
“Thank you for your assistance this time, sir. Without it, we would have been in a difficult position.”
Dietrich and Adelaya also expressed their gratitude.
Angel waved it off: “I just wanted to conduct a test.”
Or rather, it was the Enforcer who wanted to conduct the test. Due to oath restrictions, he couldn’t directly do it, so he indirectly had Angel carry it out.
After a pause, Angel continued, “Although, the projections make you more susceptible to the attraction and less likely to pass the test, this might also be where your advantage lies.”
Dietrich asked, “Why so?”
Angel pondered for a moment and said, “Since the Mysterious Fruit does not test your true bodies a second time, perhaps to solve the problem, you only need to start with your projections.”
“The group of wizards behind us, however, must start with their true bodies.”
One only needs to resolve the projection, while the other needs to address the issue fundamentally. Compared to the latter, solving the projection is obviously easier.
“Of course, this is just my speculation. Whether it’s true still requires a test.”
After Angel finished speaking, his gaze wandered among the crowd, eventually fixing on Rivetta.
“I need her cooperation for a test. Is it possible?”
Dietrich looked at Angel with suspicion, not understanding why Rivetta was chosen, but still nodded: “Yes, but she has not yet regained her senses.”
As soon as Dietrich finished speaking, he felt a flicker of green light around him.
Then, a familiar voice reached his ears: “Huh, I think I was just affected by some power, Lord Editor…”
Rivetta stopped midway through her sentence, her gaze fixed on Angel and the Enforcer in the distance.
What’s going on? Why are they here?
Dietrich said, “Rivetta, the situation is urgent now, I’ll explain later. I need you to cooperate with this gentleman for a test right now.”
Rivetta, puzzled, asked, “Ah? A test? What test?”
Dietrich did not know what the test was about either and turned to look at Angel.
Angel simply said, “It’s a very simple test. You just need to stand still.”
Before Rivetta could understand what was happening, she saw Angel approach her and point his index finger at her.
Angel’s fingertip flashed with a faint arc of light, and in the next second, Rivetta only felt a burst of white light in front of her, followed by the sound of something shattering.
——The projection shattered.
When Rivetta regained consciousness, she found herself back in the void.
She tried to descend into her projection again, only to find that the projection was completely undetectable, making descent impossible.
Rivetta was still puzzled about her current situation. She had returned to her true body without knowing what was happening. Her reports, the frontline footage she had filmed, she hadn’t brought any of it back!
While Rivetta was full of doubts, Dietrich’s true body opened his eyes beside her.
Before Rivetta could ask, Dietrich said, “We’ll talk about your questions later. Now, tell me, can you move? Do you feel anything abnormal, any sense of being bound?”
Rivetta floated in the void to her left and right, then said to Dietrich, “I can move, and I don’t feel anything unusual.”
A realization flashed through Dietrich’s eyes: “So it really is just about solving the projection, then you’re unaffected.”
“What are you talking about, Editor in Chief?” Rivetta asked.
Dietrich waved his hand, “Nothing, just stay here and don’t move.”
As his voice fell, Dietrich’s physical body closed its eyes again, his thoughts immersing back into the projection of the real world.
…
“Rivetta can now move freely and doesn’t feel anything unusual anymore,” Dietrich said.
“It seems your judgment was correct,” the Enforcer, who was also paying attention to the situation here, understood that Angel’s deduction was right.
This disorderly object indeed required a power check, and it only tested those within its range of influence. Once an entity within the range disappeared, even if connected by cause and effect, as long as it didn’t step into the range, no new checks would be conducted.
Arriving at this conclusion wasn’t difficult, but to be able to do so through a few small tests in such a short time, it speaks volumes of Angel’s quick-wittedness.
This conclusion is also a great help to the Enforcer and to those like Magnificus De Pawel, who are dedicated to the Mysterious Objects.
Because, based on this conclusion, it can be generally determined that this time’s disorderly object isn’t of the unConventional, elusive type.
Its rhythm of disorder mainly revolves around “range of influence” and “power check,” in essence, only “distance” and “strength” are the conditions.
This is quite common among disorderly objects.
Moreover, although it is in a state of disorder, it still operates on logic, which significantly reduces the difficulty of containing it.
This is mentioned because many disorderly objects, with non-mainstream conditions and no operational logic, pose significant challenges to the Orderly Guild’s Mysterious Hunters.
Take, for example, the “Box of Reincarnation” that Frost recently wanted to contain.
The rhythm of disorder of the Box of Reincarnation is relatively common, with only one condition: distance.
As long as you do not actively approach the Box of Reincarnation, you will not be affected by it.
However, although its rhythm of disorder is limited to distance, its internal logic is extremely bizarre. Even with great power, survival isn’t guaranteed.
Moreover, even if you survive through the worlds within the Box of Reincarnation, it doesn’t mean you have understood its operating mechanism.
Frost made it out alive, but he is still completely in the dark about that Mysterious Object. He doesn’t understand its operating logic at all, let alone know how to contain it.
In the multitude of objects that have become disorderly, the Box of Reincarnation is not the most unique. Yet, understanding it is still profoundly challenging.
The Mysterious Fruit before them has a strong effect, its disorderly rhythm is simple yet brutal, and it follows a certain logic, making it surprisingly user-friendly.
Of course, the term ‘user-friendly’ is only the Enforcer’s judgment of its operational logic and does not imply that it is easy to contain.
Objects of disorder like the Mysterious Fruit, simple and brutal, are quite numerous, and many Mysterious Hunters have fallen because of them. Therefore, they should not be underestimated.
However, compared to those with bizarre operational logic and unconventional disorderly rhythms, members of the Orderly Guild prefer dealing with disorderly objects like the Mysterious Fruit.
After determining the rhythm and effect of the disorderly object, the Enforcer no longer pays attention to the Pursuit of Light Chairman and others but focuses on observing the situation of the Mysterious Fruit. At the same time, he takes out recording tools to document the current information of the disorderly object.
If Magnificus De Pawel cannot contain it, he would make a timely judgment. If he deems it unmanageable, he would immediately transmit this information to the Orderly Guild, asking them to dispatch Mysterious Hunters for containment.
On the other side, Angel turns to look at the Pursuit of Light Chairman and others.
“Now, just a crack in the Mysterious Fruit has made your projections fall into a daze. Next, when its shell falls off completely, the effect will become even stronger. My domain might not be able to awaken you. So, do you still plan to stay here?”
Without any doubt, they all respond negatively. Although they are interested in the information about the Mysterious Fruit, all of it is predicated on being alive. If they can’t even stay alive, then what’s the point of knowing the information?
Angel: “I can shatter your projections like Rivetta, freeing you from the effect of the Mysterious Fruit. But, I have one condition.”
Chapter 2458 New Characteristic <TOC> Chapter 2460 Condition