Chapter 473
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Chapter 473: Journey Into Her Heart
Bai Yan discovered some crucial clues about the new mission.
Deep within the Babel Tower’s data, hidden from the surface, were many secret pieces of information. These concealed details pointed toward the next phase of his journey.
While Bai Yan’s powers of “game” and “connection” were of little use in battle, they were incredibly effective in supporting the team.
Alott Refinery.
This was the key information provided by the lower levels of the Babel Tower’s data—a very important place.
“Alott Refinery… Hmm, it should be in this city, not too far away,” Bai Yan muttered, contemplating.
He immediately read the minds of a few bystanders and confirmed his thoughts. Alott Refinery was indeed a well-known large-scale magic crystal refinery in Hoth, only a few kilometers away from where they stood.
In the Enos civilization, after magic crystals were unearthed, they couldn’t be used directly.
In ancient times, alchemy was used to process these magic crystals, as the people of Enos were an alchemy civilization, not a magic civilization.
Now, nearly every magic crystal that was unearthed had to be transported to a refinery for processing. After a series of complex refinements, the magic crystals could finally be used.
In the enchanting world of Enos, magic spells, created through the use of magic crystals, were simple yet practical. They had many advantages compared to alchemy, which felt outdated in comparison. Over the course of a thousand years, magic spells gradually replaced alchemy as the dominant method.
Alott Refinery was the largest local magic crystal refinery in Hoth and even the entire kingdom of Enos. It was the backbone industry of Hoth, with a quarter of the local population working in it. About a third of the nation’s magic crystals were refined here.
Bai Yan spoke to himself, “Hmm, it’s clear as day that this refinery is strategically crucial. If I were the enemy, I’d definitely target it during a war… which means the defenses here should be tight.”
However, Bai Yan wasn’t particularly worried. He knew well the power and strength of the Yenos civilization.
In the past, even Mu Ling and Maryse—two mere “awakenings”—had saved the country from the brink of destruction. Today, while the people of Enos were stronger due to magic, they weren’t overwhelmingly so. The guards at a simple factory posed no threat to Enos and Kaluoer, regardless of the situation.
“Except for advanced civilizations…” Bai Yan muttered.
He looked toward the nearby staircase. Two sisters in matching white dresses walked down from upstairs. One had blue hair, the other pink. They looked almost identical, and immediately caught everyone’s attention.
They were stunningly beautiful, like twin sisters carved from the finest sculpture, walking side by side—an exquisite work of art.
“Good morning, ladies.”
Bai Yan, known as the “Keeper of Secrets,” greeted them with a composed tone, speaking seriously yet politely.
“Um… Good morning,” Evie replied, still looking around with a furrowed brow. The unfamiliar surroundings and people made it hard for her to accept that she had somehow ended up in another world.
After Kaluoer descended, she didn’t say anything. She simply went to Bai Yan’s side and gently sat down next to him.
“Master, do we have a mission?” she asked quietly.
Bai Yan replied calmly, “Even if there isn’t.”
Kaluoer nodded without emotion, then extended a finger. “Well, today, you all still have to listen to me.”
“Okay.”
Bai Yan didn’t hesitate. There was no need to refuse.
Meanwhile, he separated his “parasitic incarnation” and set off alone to investigate the nearby Alott Refinery. Located at the edge of the city, it was very close to the magic stone mining site. As Bai Yan neared, the noise of the refinery became deafening.
At the city’s edge, towering magical machines stretched up to a hundred meters, tirelessly extracting vast amounts of magic stones.
From a distance, Bai Yan observed the imposing Alott Refinery. It resembled a fortress, its red and black colors intertwined, like an industrial beast ready to devour anyone who came too close.
As he stood there, he could feel a powerful surge of energy—likely caused by the vast amounts of magic stones inside the factory.
“But something feels off,” Bai Yan thought, frowning. The energy surge was far greater than he’d imagined. Could it really just be the magic stones?
He closed his eyes, activating his “Mysterious Magic” to enhance his sensory abilities. But to his surprise, he realized that his usual perception abilities were missing!
“What’s going on?” he muttered, frozen in shock.
After checking, he realized that the ritual of “Fictitious Lover” had disappeared from his ability list. As a result, the powerful sensory abilities he’d gained from that ritual were now gone.
“…”
Bai Yan remained silent for a moment, flipping through the journal entries about Alan. Soon, he understood the reason behind it all.
The “Fictitious Lover” ritual was a special one where a person deceives themselves by creating a fictitious lover. The more people who believed in this lie, the more powerful the ritual became. But the flaw was deadly—once the lie became reality, the ritual shattered.
Alan had been using it for months, even developing habitual abilities. But then, it had been casually taken away by a woman. The whole experience felt peculiar to him.
Bai Yan shook his head, unable to speak. He had no choice but to switch to another Babel Tower member for the “Power Possession” ability.
Power Possession: Psychic Dancer.
In an instant, Bai Yan’s psychic energy extended deep into the Alott Refinery, effortlessly breaking through the protective barriers created by magic spells.
He became like a deity, controlling the minds of every living being in the factory. Thousands of eyes became dazed and confused as Bai Yan took full control over the hearts and minds of everyone within the facility.
As he had suspected, two powerful guards were stationed there, both at Crown level.
“Unfortunately, only Crown level,” Bai Yan mused. “It’s not much of a threat. When dealing with lower levels, no matter how many of them there are, they pose no danger.”
In game terms, when characters face Maryse’s overwhelmingly strong psychic power, they usually have to make a “soul plane” saving throw. If they pass, nothing happens, but if they fail, it’s like being instantly defeated.
Bai Yan stood outside the factory, eyes closed, searching through the memories in everyone’s minds. Then, using the power of “Connection,” he traced back through the past…
After several seconds, Bai Yan opened his eyes.
He had found a crucial clue and understood the source of the powerful energy.
“Ah, now I get it,” he thought. “No wonder this mission is called the ‘Moment of Truth.’ The source of that energy is critical.”
Meanwhile, on the other side, Bai Yan was multitasking. The original Bai Yan had gone shopping with the two sisters, or rather, accompanied Kaluoer and Evie.
Kaluoer didn’t show any signs of happiness, though Bai Yan suspected she might secretly be pleased.
He wasn’t sure, so after his investigation, he attempted the “Power Possession: Innocent Singer.”
In that instant, Kaluoer’s emotions entered his heart—an indescribable, complex feeling. It was both near and far, elusive and unpredictable.
Bai Yan had never imagined that people could possess such intricate emotions. But after experiencing it for a moment, he quickly turned off the “Power Possession” ability.
That was a strange experience… sharing perception with someone else felt peculiar.
Now, Bai Yan realized that Kaluoer’s emotions were far more complicated than anyone else’s. She was no longer the empty tool she once was.
As he pondered, he suddenly noticed Kaluoer turning her head and looking at him intently.
“What’s wrong?” Evie asked, noticing her sister’s unusual behavior.
Bai Yan had a sudden realization.
Wait… Could it be that she felt my emotions during that moment?
Kaluoer gazed into Bai Yan’s eyes and spoke slowly, deliberately:
“Edmond, have you walked into my heart?”
Bai Yan placed his hand gently on her head and replied calmly, “It’s just an illusion.”
Kaluoer remained silent for a while before speaking words unrelated to the present moment:
“Edmond, thank you for always being by my side, truly freeing me from the Mercury Ball. It wasn’t Evie, nor the Savior, but you.”
Evie’s expression grew complex.
Bai Yan nodded gently, “At that time, it was in my best interest to help you. You don’t need to be surprised or grateful.”
“I have had enough fun,” Kaluoer suddenly changed the subject with a sharp remark. “I know the mission has actually already begun, Master. Let’s get to the point.”