Lord of Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability

Chapter 723 Secret of Immortality

After some time had passed, Anthony Reid guided the shriveled brownish-yellow dog back to the quarry cave that housed a fixed entrance to the mirror world.

Turning to Lumian, he said, ”You can dispel the Animal Creation Spell now.”

Lumian glanced at the enormous dog, which had lost its ferocious and ruthless demeanor. With a smile, he recited the dispelling incantation in Hermes: ”Monk!”

Lumian had personally crafted the ritualistic dog skin. While he had used Padre Guillaume Bénetʼs activation incantation, he had modified the dispelling incantation.

Initially, Lumian wanted to use the name of Gehrman Sparrow, one of his two idols, as the dispelling incantation. However, since Gehrman was Mr. Foolʼs Angel of Redemption, uttering his name in Hermes might have unusual consequences and seem blasphemous. Consequently, Lumian discarded that idea.

Since the first ritualistic hide he made was dog skin, Lumian drew inspiration from the phrase ”Monks Chasing Dogs” and chose the word ”Monk” for the dispelling incantation.

As a dark light flared, it revealed a pitiful-looking Moran Avigny.

Instinctively, Moran reached for a handkerchief in his chest pocket and wiped away the dried blood, tears, saliva, and mucus from his face.

Rather than getting directly to the point, Lumian decided to begin with trivial questions to bolster his credibility and optimize the hypnotic effect.

With a blend of derision and a sigh, he said, ”I canʼt grasp why you Mirror People loathe your real world equivalents.”

Moran Avigny sneered in response. ”If you were perpetually confined to the cold, gloomy, sealed mirror, youʼd also despise your counterpart who basks in the sun, savors fine food and drink, and revels in leisure and pleasure.”

”But your existence wasnʼt a natural occurrence. It was an accident,” Jenna pointed out, narrowly avoiding mentioning that they were monstrosities inhabiting a unique mirror world.

Chuckling, Moran Avigny retorted, ”What bearing does that have on our envy and hatred?

”We didnʼt trigger the accident. As we were born and have been perpetuating our kind, we possess the right to seek a superior life.”

Momentarily at a loss for words, Franca and Jenna fell silent.

Speaking in a friendly tone, Lumian said, ”You indeed have that right. However, it cannot involve murder or injuring the original body. Why not collaborate with official organizations, such as the Church of The Fool? After fleeing Fourth Epoch Trier, you could depart this city and commence a new life elsewhere.”

Moran Avigny scoffed. ”You believe we can trust and cooperate with these sun-dwelling organizations?”

”Are you not already collaborating with the School of Truth?” Lumian exposed Moran Avignyʼs deception.

After a brief pause, Moran Avigny stated, ”We have a mission. We desire the authentic restoration of this world.”

”Authentic?” Lumian intentionally provoked. ”How can authenticity exist in a mirror? You Mirror People merely resemble the genuine ones. Upon death, you will revert to mirror shards.”

Following the provocation, Lumianʼs eyes turned silver-black as he examined Moran Avignyʼs fate tributary, aiming to deter him from providing a response that could endanger his life.

After a quick observation confirming that his question wouldnʼt pose a significant risk, Lumian deactivated the Eye of Calamity to preserve his spirituality.

With a meaningful smile, Moran Avigny said, ”No, in a certain sense, what resides in the mirror is real.

”Upon completing our mission, we will fully return to reality!”

Intrigued by Moran Avignyʼs confidence, Franca asked, ”Why do you say that?”

Moran Avignyʼs gaze swept over the two Demonesses. Now in his refractory period, he chuckled and said, ”Even I cannot comprehend the most basic reason. All I can disclose is that it relates to the Chaos Demoness we revere deep within the mirror world. She is the true Primordial Demoness!

”Moreover, I can offer an example: After transforming into a Witch and interacting with mirror magic, every Demonessʼs true self dwells within the mirror.”

Observing Franca and Jennaʼs skepticism, Moran Avigny, eager to express his thoughts, inquired with a smile,

”Are you aware of the Demoness pathwayʼs Sequence 3 name?”

In unison, Franca and Jenna shook their heads. ”No.”

With a slight nod, Moran Avigny explained, ”Itʼs known as the Demoness of Unaging. Eternal youth, skilled in resurrection and rebirth.