Chapter 897

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Chapter 897 Merlin’s Forbidden Spellbook

After thirty-six consecutive attempts, Lin Qiye still hadn’t drawn that ability.

As time reversal formations were deployed one after another, Merlin’s hair fell like snow, and his expression was extremely bitter.

After another time reversal, Lin Qiye looked at the stiff Merlin and couldn’t help asking, “Lord Merlin… are you alright? If it’s too much, should I try drawing a different ability?”

Merlin’s lips twitched slightly, and he forced himself to appear calm as he said:

“No need to change, it’s just a bit of wear and tear… keep drawing.”

“…Alright.”

Lin Qiye adjusted his breathing, closed his eyes, and turned the wheel again.

As the pointer swept across different ability zones, Merlin’s heart tightened, and the anticipation in his eyes was almost overflowing.

Finally, under his fixed gaze, the pointer slowly stopped in a certain area.

Merlin’s eyes lit up with relief.

Lin Qiye opened his eyes, saw where the pointer had stopped, and a look of joy appeared in his eyes as well.

He had drawn it.

The wheel’s body gradually dissipated, leaving only that ability zone which transformed into a black light and surged into Lin Qiye’s body. After a moment, a line of small text appeared before him:

”

Merlin’s Forbidden Grimoire:

The forbidden book of Merlin, God of Magic and Prophecy, contains numerous forbidden spells unknown to the world, including the ‘Chapter of Life-Taking’ with super-magical mass destruction capabilities, the ‘Chapter of Unconventional Magic’ with bizarre but specially useful spells, and the ‘Chapter of Sealing’ recording various system-transcending sealing magic.

”

The moment he saw these words, large amounts of information were automatically imprinted in Lin Qiye’s mind. He frowned slightly and stood there for quite a while before fully digesting it all.

Feeling the forbidden spell knowledge added to his mind, Lin Qiye let out a long breath.

“Did it work?” Merlin asked.

“Yes.”

A satisfied expression appeared on Merlin’s face as he reminded, “The forbidden spells in the grimoire are different from other magic, they can’t be used casually, especially when your spiritual power level isn’t high. If you try to forcefully activate most of these forbidden spells now, you might be drained instantly.

Among the small portion you can use, most require drawing magic circles in advance, even preparing sacrificial materials to substitute for magical components, plus extensive incantations to barely activate them… Of course, the power and effects of these forbidden spells are far greater than conventional magic.”

Lin Qiye pondered thoughtfully, “So you’re saying these forbidden spells are mostly only suitable for prepared position battles?”

“Exactly.” Approval appeared in Merlin’s eyes. “Of course, once your own strength is powerful enough, you can also cast them instantly without magic circles or incantations.”

Lin Qiye nodded.

He withdrew his consciousness from the Divine Psychiatric Hospital and slowly opened his eyes, looking at the pitch-black esophagus of the giant beast above him, and couldn’t help asking:

“Lord Merlin, what exactly is this giant beast?”

“This?” Merlin paused. “It’s called Bakekujira, a legendary sea beast from the Japanese pantheon. Although it’s huge, it actually doesn’t have much attacking power.”

“Japanese pantheon?” Lin Qiye asked in surprise. “I thought it was a Cthulhu Mythos creature.”

Merlin shook his head and pointed upward, through the beast’s stomach and seawater, where a bright moon hung in the night sky.

“Cthulhu, they’re all up there.”

Seeing that Merlin seemed to really know everything, Lin Qiye couldn’t contain himself and was about to ask, but Merlin unhurriedly closed his eyes and began to rest.

“Lord Merlin?”

“Some things, you’ll naturally know when the time comes. Knowing too much now wouldn’t be good for you,” Merlin said slowly.

Seeing Merlin unwilling to say more, Lin Qiye shrugged and could only sit down where he was.

His spiritual power spread out, sensing the flow of ocean currents through the beast’s stomach. The deep sea was dark and chaotic, with no way to tell which direction they were heading…

Just then, Lin Qiye suddenly thought of a question.

In the timeline he had seen, Wang Mian had traveled upstream in the river of time, breaking through the loop, and similarly fell into the deep ocean currents, disappearing without a trace.

So where was Wang Mian now?

…

Japan.

Human Circle.

Surging seawater crashed against the black cliff, creating splashes of white foam.

Under the azure sky, a girl wearing a black kimono with cherry blossoms sat quietly at the edge of the coastal cliff, resting her head on her hand while staring absent-mindedly at the endless sea.

The sea breeze brushed her cheeks, lifting a strand of hair, and the light pink cherry blossom hairpin cast a faint glow in the sunlight.

A paper-folded long sword hung at her waist.

While she was lost in thought, several men wearing black kimonos walked up behind her, bowed respectfully, and spoke softly:

“Family Head, it’s about time, we should head back.”

“…Wait a little longer,” the girl said calmly.

“…”

The men exchanged glances, all seeing the helplessness and difficulty in each other’s eyes.

Just then, a man slowly walked up from behind them, also wearing a black kimono with cherry blossoms, though the number of blossoms on his was only half of the girl’s. He patted their shoulders, gesturing for them to withdraw.

The men bowed slightly and turned to leave.

Kazami Takuya stood behind the girl, his kimono gently swaying in the breeze. He let out a long sigh:

“Family Head, that person won’t come back… He never belonged here in the first place.”

“I know,” Yuzurina gazed at the distant horizon, murmuring, “but what if?”

Kazami Takuya smiled helplessly, “I understand how you feel, but isn’t coming to wait every other day too frequent? People outside are saying that this coastline has been claimed by the Kazami family…”

“Let them say what they want.”

Yuzurina sat cross-legged at the edge of the cliff, closing her eyes amidst the sea breeze and sound of waves.

This was where she first met Lin Qiye and pulled him from the sea, where the miracle that changed her fate began.

Although Lin Qiye had left, she still came here regularly, foolishly waiting for her miracle to return… She was the brilliantly intelligent head of the Kazami family, yet in this matter, she was as stubborn as a fool.

After a long while, Yuzurina’s eyes were getting tired. She sighed, slowly stood up from the cliff, and prepared to turn and leave.

Just then, something caught her peripheral vision, making her freeze and look back.

Among the surging waves, a figure with silver hair and wearing a mask was being carried by the water like a statue, washing up on the nearby shore.