No. 44 Qingshui Street has completely transformed into a towering tree.
And with Benjamin's modifications, the giant tree that had just been transformed into a house looked more and more real in appearance.
At the beginning, the bark of the tree was still unusually white and neat, and it looked like an abnormally normal tree. It was impossible for the tree to still have such smooth bark after reaching this size.
But under Benjamin's transformation, the completely symmetrical giant tree gradually became distorted and tilted. The bark became lumpy, gradually revealing traces of natural weathering.
Eventually, sparse grass even grew around the tree. Traces of moss were visible near the tree's roots, and traces of dust could be seen on the leaves.
After sealing the ceremony, Benjamin turned around and nodded slightly to Annan: "Your Highness Annan.
"I'll leave the rest to you."
His intention was obviously to let Annan explain this "giant tree that suddenly appeared".
But this is not difficult for Annan.
The residents of Qingshui Street are originally very sparse. This is not a wealthy area in the general sense, but a temporary residence assigned by officials. No. 11 Qingshui Street is the Viscount Mansion, and Nos. 1 to 10 Qingshui Street belong to Roseburg.
Centralized office space.
Just as Noterdam would choose to buy a house elsewhere... so would other officials.
Otherwise, it would be too easy for Viscount Roseburg to send someone to search their residence for contraband. Moreover, many things were difficult to reveal under the Viscount's nose.
Now that the Viscount "died in an accident", they dare not live near Qingshui Street. They are afraid that other colleagues will mistakenly think that they are related to this matter, or that Annan will be chosen to blame him because he is familiar with it.
There are only a few houses in this nearby street. When they come back, Annan can just find an excuse to fool them.
"No problem, Master Benjamin."
Annan also nodded and bowed politely to the new pope.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a gentle smile: "Or...should I call you the Pope?"
"It will be all right."
Benjamin nodded.
As time went by, the illusion that was burning all the time in his body gradually subsided a lot. Although the sense of existence was still dazzling and could make people notice it immediately at a glance... but it was no longer the same as when he first walked out of the house.
It was such a mind-blowing sense of splendor.
Annan was thoughtful.
...Is this feeling what it is like after possessing a golden soul, igniting the soul, and extracting the elements?
Is this what a soul looks like when it's burning?
"Then, I will leave first... His Highness Annan."
Benjamin did not look at the others, but said respectfully to Annan: "If anything happens, just call the person in the mirror.
"If you still need my help, my Lord will contact me."
"Wait a minute, Lord Benjamin. I have a question..."
Annan grabbed Benjamin's sleeve and asked in a low voice.
Benjamin interrupted Annan: "I know what you want to ask.
"I did see you then. But I don't know...why you were there."
Benjamin's somewhat vague words made Salvatore and the others unable to understand them and they were very confused.
But Annan already understood what Benjamin really wanted to express:
When Benjamin left the ship, he did see Annan unconscious on the beach.
But Benjamin didn't know where Annan was rushed from.
Annan asked: "So, do you have any other clues?"
"All I can confirm is..."
Benjamin thought for a while and said slowly: "There was a 'breath of Leviathan' left at that time."
"...Leviathan?"
Annan was startled.
A name I've never heard of.
Is this some kind of "influence"?
Benjamin nodded and confirmed: "Yes, it is one of the three supreme monsters of the mysterious lady.
"Considering that you were not a transcendent at that time... I will remove the remnants of this influence."
Breath of Leviathan.
Annan murmured and remembered the new name.
Finally we have some new clues...
The reason why he survived after jumping into the sea may be that he was protected by the mysterious lady or at least "Leviathan" who carried him to the vicinity of the frozen water port.
The "reversal inscription" on the soul should have been carved at that time.
Annan thought of this and asked again: "Last question... Do you understand the inscription?"
Hearing this, Benjamin paused slightly.
He nodded, then shook his head.
"It can't be said to be 'understanding', it can only be said to be 'heard'."
Benjamin said slowly: "Inscriptions are ancient knowledge that was lost in the Second Age, and they are also a type of mysterious knowledge. And they are the highest level of mysterious knowledge.
"The only ones who can still use inscriptions today are the ancient false gods who were born before the end of the Second Age, or the twelve true gods.
"The curses in this world all appear in the form of some ancient runes. As the highest level language, inscriptions can be inserted into any sentence structure and have the highest priority... Therefore, the inscriptions are also 'change the curses'
The power'. Those extraordinary beings who are bound by a mortal curse can only place their hope in the inscription.
"Its existence itself is not a secret thing. The cost of using this extraordinary skill is not very high either. The reason why many churches use designated 'inscriptions' as one of the highest-level rewards...
It’s because inscriptions can only be etched by the pope or a god himself.”
"Different gods have different inscription fragments. The only one who has mastered all the inscriptions is the mysterious lady with the alias of 'Sky Speaker'."
Benjamin glanced at Annan and added: "If you need an inscription, you can entrust it to the man in the mirror. He can go to the mysterious lady to learn it."
"I don't have such a need for the time being..."
Annan slowly shook his head and asked: "In other words, every curse can be etched with inscriptions?"
"Yes, but this does not mean that the curse will definitely become stronger, it may also become weaker. The power of the inscription is reflected in the 'understanding of oneself'. Each curse can etch an inscription, but at most it can only
An inscription can be etched, and once etched, it cannot be modified. What kind of inscription is chosen will directly change the curse they have set."
Having said this, Benjamin paused slightly.
At this point, he probably guessed why Annan asked this...
So he immediately added:
"...All the extraordinary powers in this world come from curses. So those 'special talents' that you are born with are actually a kind of curse.
"It's just that these cursed runes are not on the surface, but are engraved in the soul. In other words, they are 'born extraordinary people'. Because when they were born, they had already received the first curse. Its effect
It's like setting a curse that's valid until death.
"This curse will not attract the curses deposited in the gray mist, but will only accelerate their growth. And its other benefit is that it can etch one more inscription.
"Not on the body surface, but in the soul. This will also bring risks, but it is also an opportunity. Because the inscriptions etched in the soul will inevitably change the essence of the soul... This will directly change their talents.
"But what specific inscriptions correspond to what effects, and what role they play in different spells... I'm afraid only the mysterious lady can know."
I see.
Annan nodded.
He probably has an idea of how he obtained the reverse inscription...
Considering the residual influence of the "breath of Leviathan", this is probably an inscription etched by the mysterious lady herself.
In other words, something may have happened between the time "Annan Winter" threw himself into the sea and Annan himself waking up from the seaside.
This incident allowed Annan to be saved, and he also received the reverse inscription carved for himself by the mysterious lady, which transformed the original "Heart of Winter" into a new bloodline ability that no one had ever had.
Although Benjamin said modestly that he didn’t know much, but you don’t know much...
"Thank you very much. I have no more questions."
Annan came back to his senses and replied respectfully to Benjamin.
Benjamin hummed and added in a low voice: "I heard your conversation with Sir Silver...
"If you want to come to the Royal Capital, remember to call the man in the mirror first. I can temporarily change your appearance. Also, if the Fourth Prince wants to return to the Royal Capital...
"Remember to remind him that no matter what, the Geraint family will and will only obey the direct orders of the king."
And it has nothing to do with who is on the throne...
Annan understood the second half of Benjamin's unspoken words.