I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

Chapter 233 232. Another Arkham Town

Comparing the knowledge imparted by the butler and the knowledge interpreted from the fragments, the starting point is still the same, both of which require maintaining self-awareness.

It's just that the focus of the housekeeper is on how to maintain self-awareness, while the fragments are a bit too simple and crude...

The main difference between the two sides lies in how to 'crack' it.

The housekeeper's method is to escape from this [story] and return to reality by discovering various loopholes.

The method provided by the fragment is, I will break it with you!

After some thought, Lloyd felt that the housekeeper's method was more reliable...

He believed that anyone with a sound mind would definitely believe in stewardship.

"That's probably all I can teach you. I can't teach you more specific theoretical knowledge. This is the rule of our 'gamble'."

The steward said and asked again:

"You must have a lot of questions, right?"

"Will we encounter any dangers in it? And how can I tell which story is yours?"

Lloyd quickly asked the two most important questions.

The butler answered one by one:

"In order to ensure 'reality', you may encounter some dangers, but they will not hurt your life, and you cannot retaliate later. This is also the rule of the game..."

"As for distinguishing my stories...you don't have to worry about it. Just treat each [story] as someone else's. I can't reveal the specific plot to you."

"Is this also your game rule? What if they cheat?"

The housekeeper explained again:

"Of course it won't. The rules of this game have been certified by the powerful men of the Order. Once signed, they cannot be violated, otherwise they will be sanctioned by the [Law]."

It turns out that the [Law and Order] system still has this function? No wonder their city is named ‘Order’, ‘Contract’ is obviously an important component of ‘Order’.

Lloyd thought about it in his mind and continued to ask some details.

For example, whether you can use extraordinary powers or whether you can use sacred objects.

The two of them chatted until it got late, and the housekeeper suggested to him, "Don't think too much, don't ask too many questions," and go back to have a good rest and recharge your batteries.

As soon as Lloyd came home, he saw his sister Eve Luoer had changed into the cartoon crocodile pajamas and jumped over to greet her.

"Xiao Yi, do you want to go out with Mr. Randolph for three days? I heard Miss Desita told me."

"Yes, it's the favor I promised to help Mr. Butler."

"Yeah! Then you have to work hard! Don't worry about me. Miss Desda has made an appointment with me and will pick me up tomorrow to stay with her temporarily."

The butler's work was impeccable, and he even arranged the house for Lloyd, which made people feel very comfortable.

Lloyd said confidently:

"Of course, I am joining forces with Mr. Butler this time, but if we join forces, we will definitely be able to kill indiscriminately!"

Then, he took a shower, put on the same cartoon hammerhead shark pajamas as his sister's, stayed with his sister on the sofa for a while, and then went back to the room to rest early.

Of course, I still have to 'hold' Elolo and 'sleep' together tonight.

But when Lloyd [sneaked] in, he found himself in a hazy bathroom, and the bathtub next to him was a scene of jade bodies.

He suddenly felt a rush of blood rush to his head, and while murmuring an apology that he didn't know if he could hear, he quickly looked away.

See no evil, see no evil...

But wouldn’t this be a bit inferior to an animal?

Oh, by the way, I haven’t [explored] Elolo’s status today, so it shouldn’t be a big deal to take a sneak peek, right?

Lloyd made an excuse for himself, then turned back secretly, and quietly glanced at Elolo's pair of crystal jade feet that were just sticking out of the bathtub, showing an alluring taste that was white and rosy.

The results of [Enhanced Detection] are also out.

[Target: Elolo]

【state:? ? 】

【system:? ? 】

【Rationality: 20】

[Spiritual power: 20]

【Inspiration: 20】

[Cognition: 20]

The results were the same as yesterday, with two inexplicable ‘? ? ’, which may be related to her current status.

In terms of attributes, she was neat and tidy. Just like her figure, there was no fluctuation and no growth.

As for the item [Threat Level], it is a large area of ​​shocking red...

They were all pink hearts, 98 in total, representing the girl's fiery heart, which made Lloyd's eyes warm.

As for why the number is 98 instead of 99, maybe it’s because the remaining one is in the girl’s fiery chest, right?

Lloyd smiled, but he was too embarrassed to peek at others, so he felt inspired to touch Elolo's delicate body and began to help her share the mental pollution. 【Ding~Insanity value +6】

[Ding~Insanity value +66]

Overall, the amplitude and frequency are still about the same as yesterday.

Elolo was lying in the bathtub and fell asleep just like yesterday, completely unprepared for Lloyd, as if he was ready to be picked by anyone.

But then again, with her magnanimity on the same level as Everol's, there doesn't seem to be much to pick from...

Lloyd waited patiently for half an hour. When the insanity value he had absorbed reached one level, he added the newly acquired 5 points to [Inspiration] before he fell asleep, bringing the total to 105 points.

The housekeeper said before that after entering the [story], [spiritual power] often does not play much role. It mainly tests the other three attributes, so it is better to add more points to increase the chance of winning.

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Time soon came to the next day. Lloyd had just sent his sister out when the housekeeper drove a high-end black steam car and parked downstairs in the apartment.

Lloyd took the simple luggage he had prepared last night and got into the car.

Then it wasn't until lunch time that the two arrived at a remote and uninhabited town.

There is desolation all around here, not even a human figure can be seen, the weeds on the ground are up to the top of the feet, the remaining buildings around are also dilapidated, and discarded garbage and debris can be seen everywhere.

"There used to be a mineral vein nearby, which made this town lively for a time. But as the resources were exhausted, the place was completely abandoned, and the residents were collectively resettled to another town."

The butler gave a brief introduction and then added:

"I have hired someone in advance to help us pack up our accommodation, and I will send food and water every day, so there is no need to worry."

Lloyd nodded. He had also heard of remote and desolate abandoned towns like this. There would be no 'nail house' in such a place when it could be threatened by monsters at any time.

"What's this place called?"

He asked curiously again.

The butler smiled and replied:

"It doesn't matter what it was called before, but from now on, this place will be called 'Arkham Town'."

Uh... actually called this name?

This is a ‘holy place’ in the eyes of all kinds of weird, supernatural, and folklore lovers…

Are these three high-ranking bosses trying to 'join forces' to create a real Arkham Town?

While Lloyd was thinking about it, he followed the butler all the way to the center of the abandoned town.

There is a hotel that has been cleaned here. It is completely different from the desolate and dilapidated scenes nearby. There are also various supplies piled inside, which will be their residence for the next three days.

And this important ceremony, which will compete for an eighth-level boss, is also held in this place that is not grand enough or decent enough.

Is it because the bosses of the [Exhibition] department are very simple? Or is this also a requirement of the ceremony?

While Lloyd was thinking wildly, he saw another two groups of people approaching from other directions.

"Haha! Randolph, long time no see. I hope your [story] can satisfy and entertain me."

"Haha, Olga, if your confidence can be positively correlated with your [story], then I will be very pleased."

"Okay, okay, you two losers, don't you know how to maintain your grace in front of young people?"

"Hmph~ Inisa, you only have some words left."

The three leading bosses exchanged "friendly" greetings as soon as they met, making the originally desolate atmosphere around them become heated.

The three 'readers' they brought were very sensible and said nothing, just silently observing everyone present.

Lloyd's observation was obviously more careful, and he threw [Enhanced Detection] at each person as soon as they met.

Three bosses, two men and one woman, all four attributes are naturally ‘? ? ’, the system is also a single [embodiment], and does not involve other systems.

They appear to be of roughly the same age, and are dressed in a low-key but decent style, not very eye-catching.

In terms of threat level, the butler has a simple drawing of a ‘handshake’, indicating that he is a friendly force;

The other two had huge blood-red skulls with wide open mouths, indicating that they were very dangerous and looked quite scary.

As for the two 'readers' who were about to face off directly against Lloyd, their four attributes were basically around 80 points, with [Rationality] being the highest, close to 100 points.

The system is also very simple, one [law] and one [knowledge].

The appearance looks much older than Lloyd, probably in his thirties. One is dressed as an investigator, with a tall figure, broad arms and round waist, and a slightly rugged style; the other is a standard scholar in a robe and monocle. , his temperament and demeanor are very quiet, and his painting style is exceptionally elegant.

As for their threat level, they are also at the same level. They both have a simple drawing pattern, which looks a bit like...

Big white goose?

Uh... what level of threat is this?

Lloyd had felt before that there was something wrong with this display of 'threat level'. It was expressed in a very strange way, as if he was unwilling to speak properly.

Considering that this skill was improved through Airolo, he had reason to wonder whether this was due to some influence from Airolo?

(End of this chapter)