RNP Chapter 116: One Living Corpse Lost
Chapter 116: One Living Corpse Lost
Chapter 116 A Living Corpse Was Lost
Raphael realized that he had misunderstood something, or rather, his previous understanding had led his thinking in the wrong direction.
The sealed objects he had encountered before were at most imprinted with some kind of spiritual mark, but overall they were more like "inanimate objects".
However, Level 1 sealed artifacts are different; their level makes them potentially possess a certain degree of activity!
After being reminded by Raphael, Leonard, who was standing to the side, immediately connected the clues he had obtained earlier.
Ms. S's flesh and blood betrayed her, becoming controlled by the Level 1 sealed artifact. After the sealed artifact sculpted itself into a human form, it began to "herd" the four extraordinary traits around it one by one.
The environment of this fortress is special; even the spirits of ordinary people have turned into ghosts. Therefore, the spirits of extraordinary beings will most likely also develop in the direction of ghosts or evil spirits. In short, at least part of their spirits still exist in this stone chamber.
Having a spiritual body and extraordinary characteristics meets the conditions for "herding".
The person who was able to participate in sealing a Level 1 sealed object at such close range at that time must have been a "middle sequence" extraordinary individual, most likely a Sequence 5.
Leonard realized that he had been pulled into the dream just now, most likely because the sealed artifact was trying to "herd" the corresponding abilities of the "spirit witch".
He took a deep breath: "So, that Level 1 sealed artifact is no longer here?"
"Yes," Raphael said. "We'd better run too, or he might be hiding somewhere, quietly observing us."
However, he knew very well that the Level 1 sealed artifact would not, or rather dared not, attack them again, because it was also wary of Leonard's secrets.
Leonard nodded calmly: "Okay."
With the old man around, he wasn't too worried about his safety.
Raphael arrived in the corridor first, picking up a Sequence 6 Extraordinary Ability next to the remains opposite the stone door, and a Sequence 7 Ability by the door: "Although I didn't get a Level 2 Sealed Item, finding a 'Mid-Sequence' Extraordinary Ability is not bad."
He was saying this to Leonard, since Leonard had previously promised Raphael a level 2 sealed artifact.
According to Raphael's logic, the Sequence 6 extraordinary property was a benefit promised in advance, while the Sequence 7 extraordinary property was a share of the spoils.
The only remaining characteristic is at the Sequence 7 level.
Of course, if this "extraordinary cop" disagrees with the allocation plan, Raphael will "listen" to his opinion, after all, he is a Sequence 5 and seems to have something powerful on him.
Leonard didn't say anything and picked up the last remaining special ability.
After dividing their spoils, the two quickly went upstairs.
Upon arriving at the floor containing the church, Raphael and Leonard paused for a moment, because of Raphael's three "Iron Corpses," only two remained.
Raphael took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his spiritual energy.
But he quickly opened his eyes again: "I can't sense the presence of that zombie anymore."
It was clearly stolen by that level 1 sealed artifact.
Raphael examined it and found it to be the "Iron Corpse" made by Wilbert, the leader of the "Three Brotherhood".
He thought to himself: This guy has a good eye for selection. That "Iron House" was a Sequence 8 in life, while the other two were only Sequence 9.
"Let's go." Raphael had no intention of searching.
Leonard suddenly asked, "When the 'Flesh Monster' left, it used a blood mist to obscure our vision. Was he planning to come to this floor then? To steal a living person?"
He then speculated, "Perhaps it needs a corpse to carry it."
Raphael was taken aback: "It can have such complex thinking?"
He could accept the activation of the sealed object, but he couldn't really imagine what it would be like for the sealed object to have the ability to think.
Leonard shrugged: "That's just my guess."
Raphael nodded and said, "It's time for the official Extraordinary Ones to make their move!"
Leonard glanced at Raphael: "Now you know the benefits of being an official Extraordinary?"
Raphael felt that there seemed to be something else behind the other person's question.
However, they did not continue this topic, but instead talked about the sealed artifact as they walked quickly forward.
Leonard said, "There's something else I don't quite understand. Why did that Level 1 sealed artifact suddenly go out of control? Why did the Extraordinary Beings sealed in the fortress have to pay such a high price to reseal it?"
Raphael thought for a moment and guessed, "When the large number of fresh flesh and blood fortresses were first sealed, a group of people must have died immediately."
Leonard nodded. As a sealed object with the ability of "flesh magic", the sudden appearance of a large amount of flesh would indeed easily induce it to try to break free of the seal.
Then he couldn't help but glance at Raphael. Putting everything else aside, this guy's intellect and way of thinking were perfect for joining the "Red Gloves." Only criminals truly understand criminals.
Raphael breathed a slight sigh of relief; the last piece of the puzzle was complete.
Now he finally understood why those famous detectives' crimes were almost perfect.
Because detectives and criminals actually think in similar ways.
Soon, the two passed the ghosts and arrived again at the corridor with murals.
Raphael used the ritual again to open a gap, and the two returned to the dimly lit corridor with peeling murals. Raphael destroyed a small altar before saying, "I haven't asked your name yet."
"Leonard Mitchell. And you?"
"Hayle Krud".
Leonard almost laughed out loud: You really think I don't know your name?
He said, "Mr. Krud, perhaps I can buy those extraordinary qualities you've acquired—well, not me, but the Church."
"Okay," Raphael said. "Leave your contact information."
He left the message at "Blue Parrot Bar," asking the bartender to tell him that he would visit every three days, and if he didn't receive any news from the other party within half a month, he would assume the deal was canceled.
Leonard didn't expect Rafael to agree so quickly, because "Red Gloves" could easily use this method of contact to capture him.
Raphael agreed so readily because he knew Leonard's secret and was prepared to reveal it to him when the time was right, so that Leonard would be less likely to cheat him.
It's definitely not appropriate to talk about this now, as the other party might kill me to silence me.
After exchanging a few more words, the two parted ways.
Raphael glanced at the two undead behind him and sighed. There were "six people" when they came, but only three remained when they returned.
It was already dark by then. He walked for more than an hour before finding a horse-drawn carriage in a small town. After paying the driver extra, he agreed to take Raphael back to the city.
On the carriage, Raphael took out the notebook, intending to look at it on the way.