After the traveling rchant entered the small house, he obediently stood still, silently waiting for his mory to be modified.
For others, mory modification is a terrifying and unacceptable thing. But for the traveling rchant, as long as he can stay alive, what does it matter if his mory is modified? Moreover, if the modified mory is about sothing trivial, then it’s even less of a concern.
As for the secrets in the depths of his mory... everyone has so secrets; the traveling rchant is no exception. But he’s confident that even if mories related to his secrets are reviewed, they won’t attract the attention of an Official Wizard.
So, he is unafraid, and is even sowhat looking forward to it.
The hopeful look in the traveling rchant’s eyes truly had an effect, as Angel noticed and, after pondering for a mont, said, "You first. I will modify your mories of today, and you may fall unconscious for a while afterward."
The traveling rchant nodded in understanding. If he didn’t fall unconscious for a while, if he wakes and sees Angel and the others again, wouldn’t doubts arise in his heart? Once those doubts appear, the matter of mory modification would soon be exposed. So, they must fall unconscious, and when they wake, they will forget the people they encountered today.
As for whether there will be a sense of discord after the mory modification, the traveling rchant is also unconcerned. Since the opposing Wizard is confident in modifying mories, then when they wake up, there surely won’t be any discord. The logic of why they fainted, why they saw the magical craftsman there, can all be self-consistent. He believes the Wizard has this capability for wrapping things up.
The traveling rchant took a deep breath and walked to Angel, closing his eyes, prepared to accept the modification of his mory.
However, just as the traveling rchant was fully prepared, Angel said, "Your mory will be modified by this Honorable one."
The traveling rchant hadn’t yet reacted to whether "Honorable one" was a title of respect, when he saw a slate slowly floating up, pointing its high-bridged nose towards him.
"Co over, don’t dawdle. Do you really need to co over to find you?"
A cold voice emanated from the slate.
The traveling rchant looked over in confusion, and with just one glance, he felt his heart leap out of his chest.
Even though the opposite slate only had a nose, and no aura was emanating from it, he still couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread. It wasn’t the premonition of a Wizard, nor a spiritual perception, but an awe ingrained deep in his blood - a primal and instinctual response to power.
There’s no doubt, the owner of this unknown nose is definitely a terrifying and powerful Transcendent being.
This ti, he was completely fooled; he thought there were only two Official Wizards among the visitors.
Unexpectedly, there was an even more powerful presence hidden among them.
With such a lineup, even if the entire rchant Organization were to mobilize, they wouldn’t be able to exert much pressure on them.
At this thought, the traveling rchant feels nothing but relief and gratitude: Fortunately, he was completely open and harbored no ulterior motives from beginning to end. Otherwise, today’s outco would be unpredictable.
The traveling rchant hurriedly ran to the slate: "Ho-Honorable one..."
"Cut the crap, close your eyes, I’m starting now."
The traveling rchant imdiately shut his eyes tight. As he did, the nose on the slate turned slightly towards Angel.
Angel seemingly sensed sothing, nodded gently to the slate.
The next second, the traveling rchant felt a formidable spiritual power surge into his brow. As this spiritual power entered his brow, his thoughts ca to a halt and he fainted...
anwhile, the magical craftsman also stared at the floating slate in bewildernt, speculating various possibilities.
But before he could deduce anything, Angel’s voice ca through his ears: "Stop looking, it’s your turn."
The magical craftsman was montarily stunned, then imdiately plunged into chaos, soon losing consciousness.
Two minutes later, the Black Earl was the first to exit the traveling rchant’s mories.
Ten minutes later, Angel, with a furrowed brow, exited the mories of the magical craftsman.
"Is the modification complete?" Dox asked.
Seeing Angel nod, Dox didn’t continue probing about the mory modification. For an Official Wizard, modifying mory is simple, creating a self-consistent logic isn’t difficult either.
Dox: "So, any gains?"
Angel didn’t answer imdiately but glanced at the Black Earl, whose nostrils rely flared slightly, which Angel seed to understand.
Angel: "We’ll talk about that later, let’s leave here first. Is the aftermath for the ordinary people sorted out?"
Dox: "Kaier is handling it, plus the magical craftsman used a Forgetting Pact to make most people forget the related mories. No need to worry."
"That’s good, let’s go."
As Angel finished, Speedy granted a Blessing of the Wind upon everyone. Seconds later, they were gone, leaving behind only the two unconscious people sitting on chairs. Soon, they would also awaken, but with no suspicion, continuing their previous argunt.
Yes, arguing. In their mories, there was no fainting; they were arguing all along, as if blinking was all that happened between the last and next second.
And the target of their argunt was Miss Red, whose mory had been altered by the Forgetting Pact...
Under the Blessing of the Wind, they quickly returned to the original cellar, with even Machius not falling behind.
Re-entering the cellar, the first sight was still Coro in his small "Lightning" outfit, curled up in a corner, looking a bit drowsy. Clearly, little Coro had been waiting here for his mother’s return.
Upon hearing movents from outside, Coro’s eyes opened wide with alertness, which gradually turned to joy.
The scene of the mother and son reuniting and embracing was very heartwarming.
If only Dox weren’t here to interrupt, it would have been even better.
"Just the child waiting here for the mother, where’s his dad? Doesn’t care about the son, nor ca to greet the wife, tut tut, now I kinda understand why Coro is dressed like this."
Dox had no intention of withholding his remarks; Machius and little Coro both overheard. Little Coro dared not speak; Machius replied awkwardly, "Honorable one, you misunderstand, Crow loves Coro dearly, and loves too, he’s just not good at expressing it."
"If you believe that, then I have nothing to say." Dox shrugged.
Machius gave a dry laugh, "Honorable one, now that we’re back, I suppose there’s nothing more for , right? Do I need my mory erased?"
Angel thought for a mont, then said, "I’ll block your mory of this event, but won’t erase it."
With that, Angel extended his index finger, pointing into the air.
Nightmare Illusion Breath entered Machius’ mind, shielding the mory of her outing with them today.
Machius noticed that the recent mories were all forgotten, but unlike with the magical craftsman and the traveling rchant, she knew that her mory was blocked by the Wizard in front of her.
Machius didn’t probe why Angel chose to block rather than erase, but instead bowed deeply to Angel, and said, "Coro has waited long and is tired, I’ll take him back to rest now."
Having said that, Machius held Coro’s hand and walked towards the underground corridor.
Angel and the others did not leave the cellar imdiately, but exchanged glances, and everyone had a tacit understanding. The next second, a Mind Ribbon connected everyone.
Without a doubt, Angel intended to share the mories of the magical craftsman he had explored.
However, before discussing the situation with the magical craftsman, Angel first communicated through the Mind Ribbon and asked Black Earl: "Honorable Black Earl, did you gain anything from your side?"
Black Earl: "I explored all mories related to the death oath but not violating the oath from the Traveling rchant, and indeed, there is so gain."
Black Earl’s straightforward words revealed a level of sophistication unreachable by the others present.
Being able to discern mories related to the death oath without violating it was an operation none of the others could perform besides Black Earl.
This requires abundant experience and the most ticulous techniques.
Although Black Earl’s nasal power is not strong, he inherited Black Earl’s mories and experience. Only he could achieve such frightening operations.
Knowing that Black Earl could accomplish this, Angel let Black Earl explore the Traveling rchant’s mory to see if there was any other useful information.
"There are two findings related to our actions this ti: first, the rchant Organization arranged a ceremony in The Garden Labyrinth, and this ceremony is used to detect high-energy reactions."
Angel: "A large ceremony? Encompassing the entire Garden Labyrinth?"
Black Earl: "Not considered a large ceremony; the Birlos Family does not have the resources to arrange a large ceremony. It’s just a dium-sized ceremony with eight tracks. Moreover, the eight nodes of the ceremony are not placed in The Garden Labyrinth but roughly covering it from the outside."
"Although the ceremony is not great, its effect is average. But as long as there’s a high-energy fluctuation in The Garden Labyrinth, the Birlos Family will certainly know."
Dox touched his chin: "Is there such an operation? What is the standard for high-energy fluctuations?"
Black Earl: "Previously, your Sandworm only needed to make any exceptional movent to et the standard for high-energy fluctuations."
Angel: "So, spell technique level of destruction?"
Black Earl: "You could say that, but high-energy fluctuations are not limited to destruction. If the underground Magical Energy Array is activated, it will also cause considerable high-energy fluctuations."
This ans their actions must be more cautious.
Although they are not afraid of Birlos finding out, they do not want to be disturbed during exploration.
"What is the second point?" Angel asked.
Black Earl: "The second point is about the true entrance of the Underground Labyrinth. In the Traveling rchant’s mory, the rchant Organization indeed knows several entrance locations, but only core mbers know the specific locations, and the Traveling rchant is not considered a core mber."
Not to ntion core mbers, the Traveling rchant even has quite a rebellious spirit. However, Black Earl did not ntion this since it was irrelevant.
Angel: "As expected, the rchant Organization does indeed know the entrance."
It makes sense to think about it. This ruins site is almost equivalent to the backyard of the Birlos Family, and after years of exploration, knowing the entrance is entirely normal for them.
Not only the Birlos Family, but other Wizards who have explored the Garden Labyrinth may also know so entrances.
However, knowing the entrance serves little purpose. The valuable items in the Underground Labyrinth were plundered by Wizards thousands of years ago.
Now, besides so later-growing demonic materials, there are only magical creatures left in the Underground Labyrinth.
"Nevertheless, this news can be considered good news, a potential backup plan," Angel pondered.
Everyone understood the so-called backup plan, which is, if this entrance doesn’t work, they can capture a core mber of the rchant Organization for the entrance.
However, it would be best not to take this step. The rchant Organization’s entrance is surely guarded, and entering those entrances might ultimately require forced entry, directly facing the rchant Organization.
Facing them prematurely would be disadvantageous for exploration.
Black Earl: "I have no other news, unless you want to hear so secrets or quirks of the Traveling rchant?"
Dox’s eyes lit up: "What quirks?"
Black Earl: "Perhaps not far from what is in your mind."
Dox showed a rather peculiar smile and looked at Angel: "Do you know what I’m thinking now? Hint: sothing we both experienced."
Angel knew Dox was certainly thinking about what happened in Princess Modia’s boudoir, but he had no interest in responding to such trivial questions.
"Let talk about my side. I did not explore other mories of the magical craftsman, fearing it might trigger the death oath. I only investigated the mory related to that table."
"The magical craftsman actually lied a little. He did conduct in-depth research on the patterns and characters on the table but gained nothing in the end, so he treated the table as raw material for crafting."
"However, this lie did a favor by allowing to more clearly and intuitively examine all the details of the table in the craftsman’s mory."
Because Angel thoroughly explored all details, his mory modification speed was much slower compared to Black Earl.
"You can see the specific situation yourself."
Angel didn’t elaborate on the table’s situation but directly used an Illusion Technique to project the table before everyone.
The entire table was as they had guessed—a lectern used for teaching.
It had three sides with approximately five-centiter barriers, and the middle area was relatively spacious and slightly inclined. This was where the scriptures or handouts were placed. It was also where the "Pattern" was located.
As for the location of the "characters," it was at the top, unseen by the believers below, only visible to the lecturer.
Angel speculated these characters might serve a similar function to exam cheating, like students pre-writing answers on the desk.
These characters were ssy and complex, likely reminders for when the lecturer forgot their lines.
But Angel wasn’t sure if his guesses were correct.
Because he didn’t recognize a single character.
Indeed, he had never seen such characters before.
He had already tried to translate using "Literacy Mastery" earlier, but it was unsuccessful. This indicates these characters belong to a language system Angel had never encountered.
"Literacy Mastery" is a Second-Level Trick. Don’t assu learning Literacy Mastery would an understanding all languages. It requires knowledge accumulation, learning more language systems for faster and more accurate translation.
To put it simply, this involves collecting, computing, and applying big data, testing the wizard’s insight, intellect, and computing power.
Angel could not translate, so he looked to Dox and Black Earl, perhaps their "Literacy Mastery" contained the system for these characters?
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