Lord of Mysteries 2: Circle of Inevitability

Right, Ludwig seemed to have said that some of the food in the dream city was real… How could it be real?

My goodness, itʼs really hard to distinguish between dream and reality…

Franca was amazed, both shocked and amused.

After about ten seconds, her mind calmed down, and she began to think about the gains from tonightʼs probe.

Hinting at the existence of Beyonder powers to Zhou Mingrui at night, warning him about the risks following the Assassin potion, will result in being kicked out of the dream… But not immediately, thereʼs a reaction time, close to an hour…

Perhaps later we can use this hour to do something, like directly telling Zhou Mingrui about the Witchʼs transformation…

But maybe just saying the word ʼWitchʼ would result in an immediate ejection, weʼll need experiments to confirm this…

Also, we canʼt rely on the assumption that the Celestial Worthyʼs reaction time for kicking people out in this situation is always an hour. It might be that as long as Zhou Mingrui is watching, nothing unusual happens, but as soon as we say goodbye and create some distance, weʼre quickly kicked out…

There were two influences at the time, one trying to kick me out of the dream, and one attempting to turn me into a marionette… But the speed of becoming a marionette wasnʼt as dramatic as described in the documents for High-Sequence Seer pathway Beyonders, as if it was being interfered with, resulting in a tug-of-war… Mr. Fool versus the Celestial Worthy?

If I found a way to hold on for a while before being kicked out of the dream, I might have already become a marionette. Itʼs better to withdraw proactively to reduce potential risks…

Just as Franca was thinking this, she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

”Who is it?” She tensed instinctively, though her spirituality hadnʼt given her any warning.

”Itʼs us.” Two voices came from outside, one belonging to Madam Magician, the other to Madam Judgment.

Franca relaxed.

If it had been only Madam Magician by herself, she would have harbored some worry, as the other was a High-Sequence Beyonder of the Apprentice pathway and could potentially be influenced or misled by that Celestial Worthy. But now, Madam Judgment was also present.

I can ask for an autograph now… Hmm, I canʼt ask Madam Magician why her pen name in the dream city is ”Salted Fish Without Dreams”… Franca happily took out paper and pen, opened the door, and saw the two Major Arcana card holders who had already changed their clothes.

Madam Magician reminded her, ”You need to wait a day and a night before you can re-enter the dream.”

”Yes, I know.” Franca nodded.

This was mentioned in the documents.

…

Dream city, Workerʼs Road.

As some passersby saw Franca fall to the ground and wanted to come help, Franca had already stood up, touched her neck, and bent down to pick up the items that had fallen to the ground.

Only then did Luo Shan come to her senses, helping to put some of the cosmetics and mirrors back into the handbag.

”What happened just now?” she asked Franca, puzzled, alert, and concerned.

Franca looked at Luo Shan and smiled reassuringly.

”Donʼt worry, itʼs an old problem. Iʼll be fine after a while.”

You never mentioned having such a condition before… Luo Shan fell silent.

Franca continued, ”Letʼs not go shopping, shall we? I want to rest early.”

Thatʼs not what you said earlier… Luo Shan made a sound of agreement.

After the two got into a ride-share car, Lumianʼs right hand loosened its five fingers, and he nodded at Anthony.

Anthony started the car, drove to the intersection, and stopped again.

From the shadows, Jenna emerged, walking towards the gray sedan as if she had finally waited for her ride-share.

Lumian lowered the car window and, looking straight ahead, said, ”Try to minimize contact with her tonight, and itʼs best to find an excuse not to sleep in Dechuang Garden.”

After saying this, without waiting for Jennaʼs response, he raised the window, and Anthony drove the vehicle into the middle lane.

Jennaʼs lips bore the marks of her teeth, and her clenched fists finally relaxed.

After seeing Francaʼs abnormal situation, she knew she shouldnʼt go to her rescue to avoid implicating herself, but rationality was one thing and emotion was another, especially when Franca seemed on the verge of death during her struggle.

It took great willpower for Jenna to control herself, clearly discerning Francaʼs state, and waiting for her to withdraw on her own.

Dechuang Garden, Building 5.