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You take out the key again, and for some reason, a sense of unease rises within you. The repeated interruptions to this attempt seem to be hinting at something. But you're not afraid at all; you laugh and synchronize the unclaimed key.
[As the key merged into your soul, a deafening roar suddenly filled your ears. Then, you felt your body instantly turn to dust from the inside out. Before losing consciousness, you vaguely sensed an overwhelming, supreme power.]
[You're dead. You couldn't discern what kind of spell it was, nor could you sense its source. It seemed this power was even stronger than a forbidden incantation.]
[This simulation has ended. Proceeding to the settlement screen...]
[Evaluation: Congratulations! You've taken your first step into another world. While you're still far from the number required by your ancestors, you've at least become a 2 compared to 0 and 1. You deserve a grandson's salute to celebrate! But remember, don't make any decisions that go against your ancestors' wishes. I don't know if it's because you're getting old or because you've been too carefree, but your brain is always forgetful. However, you've finally remembered that the Magic Network is your second most reliable cheat. Study the Magic Network more; it won't let you down. Oh, you asked about cheats? The first one is definitely your staff, or perhaps this simulator? (PS: Some special circumstances have occurred, so the rewards from Goddess's Water will be much greater this time.)]
You have gained 1350 Goddess Water, current balance: 1400
You can redeem your currency from the following options:
1. Items obtained in this simulation (value: 600).
2. Skills learned in this simulation (Value: 250).
3. All memories from this simulation (Value: 400).
"Huh, it's over?"
Latis slowly regained his senses, rubbing his face vigorously. He glanced at the mark on his face where his head had hit him in the ditch and couldn't help but sigh:
"What an exhilarating Red Stone match!"
He stretched his body forcefully, looked at the moon hidden by clouds, and sighed again:
"These few short minutes have hurt me so deeply, sigh..."
Then, he sat back down on the ground and began to think about the information revealed in the simulation, as usual.
"This death is too strange. Could it be that keys copied from other people's keys will self-destruct? But thankfully, the instructions when I first obtained the key stated that keys copied by the emulator wouldn't have any problems."
"What do you mean by 'special circumstances'? You didn't even explain clearly! You riddle-solving idiots, just die! But having more tokens is good too; I can exchange them all this time."
He hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.
"I'm still worried that exchanging too many memories will affect my own perception. That state of thinking of myself as Brother Niu is terrifying. And if I'm influenced by my feelings for the girls in the simulation and do something outrageous, wouldn't I be in deep trouble?"
"The information we got from this simulation is quite significant. It mentioned Titan bloodline—is that actually true? Activating the bloodline requires seduce ten women—that's ridiculous! I, for one, never even touched a woman's foot in my past life..."
"Ate will encounter a sixth-ringed griffin, but the simulation text doesn't reveal its exact location. Looks like I'll have to exchange for this memory... Sigh, in the simulation he said he's always wanted to avenge me, which should be the same as in reality, but how can I tell him I don't care about the original owner's hatred at all... Oh well, I'll think about that later."
He scratched his head, stood up, and slowly walked back.
"The emotion required for the robin's differentiation is 'dedication,' and there's unlikely to be an opportunity for that anytime soon. Going awakened her bloodline in the icy environment of Andora, so there's no way to create that environment for her. Yashutia was beautifully invisible this time, and after reappearing, she even turned evil…"
Latis was stunned for a moment, then quickly slapped himself lightly.
"Lai, oh Lai, how could you have fallen so easily?"
He took a deep breath and silently vowed:
"I, La, will absolutely never be a promiscuous bad man again. I will definitely not initiate anything, engage in ambiguous relationships, or take responsibility! Of course, if a woman tries to control me, that's a different story. I, La, have flexible moral boundaries."
Shaking off the distracting thoughts in his mind, Latis glanced at the time and thought:
"It's been almost an hour since Arte set off. She has flight and speed-boosting abilities, so she's very fast. I need to hurry and get going."
"The simulator!" he whispered. "I want all the rewards this time!"
[You have obtained the following items: Petite Half-Elf Stone Sculpture, Seed of Ateliers, Ateliers's Spellbook, Magic Network Key, Magic Forge, Black Swamp Hammer, Frico's Stockings, Going's Foot Snake Sheath, Robin's Belly Feather, Certificate of Incomplete Study from Bogu Academy, and 240 Gold Whites.]
"?" Latis remained silent for a long time, then angrily pounded the ground and shouted as if he were about to cry:
"Simulator, what have you been stuffing into my soul space?!"
Chapter 59 Arte is still waiting for me! (Two chapters combined)
(Please refer to the chapter description for the deleted parts of the previous chapter.)
[You have learned the Level 1 combat skill: Boomerang; Level 4 combat skill: Griffin-style Aerial Stake Strike; Level 5 combat skills: Candle in the Wind, Dance with Beasts.]
[You have learned the following spells: First Ring: Heroism, Engine; Second Ring: Embalming, Levitation; Third Ring: Beacon, Resurrection; Fifth Ring: Enlightenment, Reincarnation.]
[You have received Atelier's blessing! You now know your true name, "Hert"!]
[You gained memories: Artemis's ending 7]
A jumble of memories flooded Latis's mind. He clutched his head and gritted his teeth. This simulated experience was far more complex than the one with Yashutia, so for a moment he could hardly tell what time or place he was.
Where am I?
He opened his eyes, panting, and looked back at the simulator's text. After slowly reading through the long string of prompts, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Fortunately, the pain from those memories only started during penetration. Once I went deeper, I gradually got used to it, and only a slight soreness remained, which was actually quite comfortable..."
Latis coughed unconsciously and continued thinking:
"Although the simulation process was very abstract, I learned a lot, which somewhat consoled me... I feel like the simulation process has become a kind of occupational hazard!"
He carefully examined the noteworthy details among the spoils.
[A petite half-elf stone sculpture: A lifelike half-elf stone sculpture in a sleeping posture. The sculpture is 14.2 cm tall, immobile, and cannot be removed.]
【Seed of Ateliers: Seeds that emerged after Ateliers' death, containing a high concentration of Herod bloodline. Legend has it that they can regrow if planted in soil where the mother tree still exists.】
[Atherifus's Grimoire: A grimoire pieced together from haphazard pages, inscribed with a few spell formulas, and seemingly still emitting a faint glow.]
"Is it really Art's seed?" Latis observed the green seed radiating life in his mind, scratching his head in confusion. "Can the simulator even replicate this? But does this seed have any connection to the real Art? Could it really grow into a second Art?"
He hesitated for a moment and decided not to take the seed out of his soul space. It didn't matter much when he had few items, but he found that things taken out of the soul space could not be put back. So he planned to wait until he could open up a dimensional gap to use as a warehouse before taking the items out, since these important items were easy to lose if carried around.
"I feel like the instructions in this book are hinting at something... I'll take it out and take a look. If all else fails, I can just hang it on my waist like Arte did."
Latis removed the grimoire from his consciousness, then opened his eyes and looked at the glowing grimoire. He was surprised to find that the words and spells on the book were disappearing rapidly. When he realized what was happening, only Ateliers' signature remained at the bottom of the title page.
"Damn it, I thought I could get a free copy of the spell that Art had spent so much material to inscribe, Bitter Lucy..." Latis muttered, while subconsciously stroking the delicate signature for a few seconds.
Suddenly, he felt a stirring deep within his soul, and then he discovered that the magic book had already synchronized with him.
"They just came in so suddenly? They didn't even give us any time to prepare..." Just as Latis was about to close the grimoire, he was suddenly surprised to find that spells were being rapidly inscribed on the pages. No, not just spells, but other things too!
[Combat Skills: [Level 1 Combat Skill] All-Terrain Hiking, Extreme Starvation, Acrobatics, Normal Endurance, Boomerang; [Level 2 Combat Skill] Hawk Turn, Knee Slide, Salted Fish Thrust, Energy Conversion; [Level 3 Combat Skill] Extreme Freezing, Super Digestion, Liquid Shock; [Level 4 Combat Skill] Griffin-Style Aerial Stake Strike; [Level 5 Combat Skill] Fading Candle in the Wind, Dancing with Beasts; [Level 6 Combat Skill] Advanced Posture Mastery, Stake Fighting Technique, Ultimate Output; [Legendary Combat Skill] Challenger Stance.]
[Spells: [First Ring Spells] Divine Grace, Great Stride, Magic Missile, Heroic Spirit, Engine; [Second Ring Spells] Chains of Protection, Embalming, Levitate; [Third Ring Spells] Beacon of Faith, Resurrection; [Fifth Ring Spells] Enlightenment, Reincarnation; [Sixth Ring Spells] Pathfinding, Healing.]
"Huh? What does this mean?"
Latis couldn't help but ask a question.
"All the skills I know are listed in the spellbook, but that doesn't seem to make any sense, does it? My skills were already engraved in my soul by the simulator, so I can use them without a spellbook, except for those that aren't high enough level... Wait a minute..."
He touched his chin, and his eyes suddenly sharpened.
"If this magic book is connected to the skills within my soul, what will happen if I inscribe spell formulas on it? ... If the inscribed spell formulas are permanently engraved in my soul, wouldn't I eventually be able to cast spells without any medium?"
"Let's try again after we finish what we're doing now..."
Latis perked up and quickly skimmed through the remaining important content.
[Magic Network Key: The key to accessing the underlying levels of the Magic Network. Because it is a replica, it seems to be imperceptible to the Goddess... Access includes: Dragon Horn Territory, Forest Territory, Goblin Outpost (shallow underground), and the forest surrounding the Goblin Palace (shallow underground)]
The moment the key was sensed, it merged into Latis's own already synchronized key, and the corresponding area was also added to his authorized scope.
"Shallow underground, what is this place?... Never mind, I'll check later."
[Magic Forge: Creates finished products with slightly different effects using slightly different recipes.]
[Kurosawa's Hammer: With no man in her heart, her hammering skills are divine. The first hammer she forged was for her beloved. This was Yashutia Kurosawa's first creation, transitioning from biological to mechanical creation. Initially, she only intended to make a hammer for forging iron, but due to her resentment towards you, she accidentally made it so that "no matter where it hits, the pain will be felt on the testicles." Perhaps she truly is a genius.]
[Freiko's stockings: Made in Lundia, extremely durable and tear-resistant, with automatic cleaning and odor-removing functions, they were called "the most failed invention" by the male mages of Lundia.]
[Ge Ying's Foot Snake Skin: A translucent, hard material that can be used in place of any snake skin material. It looks like a small, arched foot and has a faint, damp smell.]
[Robin's Abdominal Feather: The differentiated Korechi tribe possesses the ability to transform into animals. This feather, taken from the lower abdomen of a robin, will slightly inflate when enchanted, and can be used as a pillow.]
[Certificate of Incomplete Study at Bogu Academy: Reborn into a Junior College in Atlantis After Unable to Continue My University Studies.]
[Level 1 Combat Skill - Boomerang: Throw a boomerang that returns to you no matter how far it flies; damage is proportional to the distance traveled.]
[Level 4 Combat Skill - Griffin-Style Aerial Stake Strike: Control the enemy with your limbs and use all five limbs to perform a stake strike in mid-air at extremely high speed.]
[Level 5 Combat Skill - Fading Candle in the Wind: When your health is at the level of Fading Candle in the Wind, the "Unyielding" status is triggered.]
[Level 5 Combat Skill - Dance with Beasts: Mimics the fighting postures of beasts, enhancing attack/defense/agility and improving recovery abilities.]
[Solidation Spell - Blessing of Ateliers: A blessing cast by a half-elf at the cost of most of their soul energy, greatly increasing your rate of magic absorption and your affinity with plants, as well as your affinity with elves.]
[True Name - Hert: Transformed into an invisible energy entity, residing in the hearts of others, able to hear their thoughts and feelings.]
The robin's true name entered Latis's known list, and then turned into a still gray.
"It seems that before the robin differentiates, this true name will remain inactive..."
Latis took a deep breath, stood up, and his eyes gradually hardened:
"It's time to go, Arte is still waiting for me."
He didn't take the defenseless Yashutia and the robin with him, and ran wildly towards the lake in his simulated memory.
……
"Brother Arte, isn't that the Wisdom Bird?"
Ge Ying covered her head with two clumps of bushes and whispered as she lay on the ground.
"Yes."
Artemis didn't correct the little girl's address; she jumped straight down from the branch, muttering to herself:
"Flight and invisibility!"
A slight ripple of magic spread out, and the Knowing Bird, drinking at the edge of the lake, turned its head warily, but saw nothing.
Just as it turned its head back to continue drinking, a slender hand suddenly reached out from the air and firmly grasped it.
'Now we have all the material for recording animal conversations…' Ateliers' silver hair was reflected on the lake's surface as she looked at the full moon above the clouds, silently reciting to herself:
"It's still early, let's hurry up and find some more materials, and hopefully inscribe one or two attack spells. When we escaped the magical ruins, we found a set of ancient armor inside. I don't know what it does, but my brother would definitely look cool wearing it..."
She sighed, looked down at the lake, and suddenly her eyes widened. She instinctively let go, and the eagle immediately flapped its wings and fled.
"Plant Guardians!"
The vines that suddenly pierced out locked the Observer Bird tightly. Atelier Futh leaped up lightly, took the Observer Bird from the vines, opened a dimensional rift to store it inside, and then stared blankly at the center of the lake again.