It is very difficult to travel in the forest at night.
The trees blocked most of the starlight, so it was really inconvenient without lighting.
Karl could only follow Ceryl closely. It was too unrealistic for him to open a path in the dark woods.
Seliel, on the other hand, seems not to be affected by the darkness and can still lead the way very well in this environment.
While walking through the woods, Karl took the time to ask Ceryl.
"Do you know the origin of the magic book you were attached to in the company before?"
The cover of the book in the company was exactly the same as the one he had seen in the theater before, so Karl was very concerned about it.
"Isn't it just an ordinary magic book? What's there to care about?"
Cyril replied in confusion.
In her impression, what she had attached to before was just an ordinary magic book, and there was nothing noteworthy about it.
"Didn't I tell you what happened to me before?"
"yes."
"The magic book I destroyed in that theater 10 days ago is exactly the same as the one you were attached to before."
After hearing Karl's words, Cyril's footsteps did not stop, but her voice disappeared. It seemed that there was indeed a big problem in this matter.
After a while she spoke.
"It's a ritual, someone wants to move up."
"Upgrade?"
"It is the transformation from a mortal to an extraordinary being."
"Karl, if I remember correctly, the combat skills you learned were obtained from that magic book, right?"
"That's right."
"This technique should be an assassination technique passed down by the Persians 900 years ago."
"Persian……"
Karl's impression of the Persians was that they were associated with camels. As for their assassination techniques, he had no idea about them.
"Before dawn, let's look for something in this forest first. There's no need to rush out."
"What are you looking for?"
Could it be that because I have read that book, I will be in trouble?
And is there something in the woods that can help me?
"Since you have learned the technique of this phantom knife, you should know that this thing requires magic power to exert its true power, right?"
"That's right."
Karl has not forgotten that a large part of this combat technique called Phantom Knife relies on magic power. Now he is only applying some very basic close combat techniques.
"Is it possible that there is something in this forest that can give me magical power?"
"Yes, some parts can be found, and we will go out and get the other parts."
Part? Others?
Carl couldn't understand it at all.
"I still don't know anything about these things, can you explain it?"
"no problem."
"First of all, you need to know that although magic is everywhere in the natural environment, the human body itself cannot produce or perceive magic. Only with the help of special creatures, ores and other things can the magic from the outside world be mobilized to enter the body, thereby opening up
The door to a mysterious world."
"Does that mean there is such a thing in this forest?"
"Your situation is easier to handle. Among the materials suitable for the phantom knife, you only need to find some magical claw fragments and beast brains here."
"That's it?"
If magic can be used so easily, then the world will never be like what Carl sees. It should be normal for people with super powers to be everywhere!
"Of course not. You will need a small piece of gemstone, a knife used to kill people, and a handful of grave soil to make the talisman you need."
"talisman?"
"Gather these five things together, and then know the production techniques to use these five materials to make the most basic blade amulet."
"That means people's magic power is provided by various talismans?"
"That's right, take the blade amulet I'm going to make for you as an example. In addition to activating magic power, it will also make the knife in your hand sharper, and the wound will bleed severely."
"Why do you sound so simple?"
"Because this is only the first stage of the talisman, and what it can bring is the primary ability."
Well, it turns out this thing can be upgraded.
Ceryl continued to explain.
"If you want to advance the talisman to the next stage, you need more materials. These materials even require the same finished talisman. It is very difficult to find and make them."
"If the talisman is taken away, will the acquired abilities disappear at the same time?"
"It cannot be taken away. After using it, the talisman will be integrated into the person's body. Unless they are dead or willing, others cannot take it away."
While Seliel was explaining, they had arrived at the edge of a stream in the woods.
"The trace is nearby. It's a smaller animal. Look for it carefully."
"I don't have night vision. In such a dark environment..."
Cyril was silent.
"Then I'll come find you. Just wait by the river."
"Don't you think it would be better for me to follow you?"
"Without dark vision, it is more likely to cause trouble. I am experienced, so don't worry."
Actually, it’s you I’m worried about!
Because of various previous emergencies, Karl had no time to deal with this guy.
But one thing he has not forgotten is that many of his acquaintances in the company, as well as Mrs. Lawn, a neighbor who cared about him, were completely devoured by this guy!
Judging from her performance, this so-called contract should be real and effective, but Karl also believed that she would have no worries.
The guy named Cyril must have attacked him. He still clearly remembered what happened after he cut off her arm in the company.
Karl lacks the means to completely deal with the guy in front of him who claims to be a god but is actually more like a demon. Currently, both of them know that the other is using them.
Carl needs Cyril's knowledge, and Cyril needs to resolve the contract on herself.
Once this insurance disappears, they will never be able to get along like they are now.
Sitting by the river, thoughts kept coming to me. Sure enough, the only way to get rid of this feeling of powerlessness was to find a way to become stronger.
Not long after sitting there, Karl heard a sound coming from the bushes nearby.
Did the beast come to the river to drink water, or did Cyril find the target so quickly and bring it back?
Standing up carefully, Karl took out the [Decapitating Blade] to protect himself and moved towards it step by step.
Before taking two steps, a familiar figure emerged from the bushes.
Sure enough, Cyril has returned.
"Is it done so quickly?"
He naturally retracted his weapon and greeted her.
"Don't underestimate me."
Ceryl smoothed her messed up hair and complained softly.
"Where is the beast you caught?"
At this time, Seriel's hands were empty, and except for her newly messed up hair, it didn't look like there had been any battle.
Hearing Karl's question, she patted her belly.
"It's here. Now let's continue on our way. When we get out of the woods, we'll find a grave. We'll dig up some grave soil. Then we'll just need a knife and a gem."
"My financial resources are not enough to support the purchase of gems."
You must know that all the property he has now totals less than 2 pounds. Buying gems is simply a fantasy.
"I'll help you solve this."
Cyril pointed to her head.
"I know a lot of places where people hide their treasures."