From the Abyss Invasion to the Blasting Star.

Chapter 164 Mirror Clone
The sword light slashed down, and Hasegawa Satoshi's body twisted and deformed along the direction of the sword light, and finally dissipated into nothingness.

See this scene.

A sharp light flashed in Lu Heng's eyes, and he realized that this was some kind of clone technique.

Moreover, this Hasegawa Satoshi has always been a clone since his appearance, not the real person.

If this is the case, then no one knows where Hasegawa Satoshi's real body is.

From this we can see that this person is very cautious.

As for why they are so cautious, you will understand if you think about it.

Ichiro Sato brought the Dementors to Daxia, and not only did the people die, but the Dementors were also lost.

In terms of strength alone, Sato Ichiro is not weak at all. He already possesses the essence of the second-level job [Soul Reaper] and is definitely a psychic standing at the top of the pyramid.

All the psychics of this level have died, so Hasegawa Satoshi certainly knows how dangerous the target of this mission is. The safest approach is naturally to use a clone to test it.

The only question now is, what is this clone skill?
Lu Heng carefully recalled some details of his meeting with Hasegawa Satoshi.

When we first met, Hasegawa Satoshi gave us the first impression that he might have obsessive-compulsive disorder. The clothes he wore and the hairstyle he had were all in precise left-right symmetry.

At first, Lu Heng thought that this person had symmetry obsession, but now thinking back, it might not be obsession.

In addition to his symmetrical clothes and hairstyle, he also uses his left hand to drink tea.

Normally, when you see someone using their left hand, you would assume that person is left-handed.

Lu Heng originally thought so, but now he understands.

He is not left-handed, but a mirror image.

The extremely symmetrical clothing and hairstyle also confirm this point.

His clone skill is [Mirror Clone].

This is an A-level skill. The released mirror clone will make opposite left-right mirror movements to the original body.

In other words.

The original person picks up the teacup with his right hand, and the mirror image will pick up the teacup with his left hand.

The purpose of bilaterally symmetrical clothing is to maintain consistency between the main body and the clone.

[Mirror Clone] and [Shadow Clone] are two very rare clone skills, and both are A-level.

However, there are differences between these two skills.

One of the biggest features is that [Mirror Clone] can use the original body's skills, but [Shadow Clone] cannot.

This is the advantage of [Mirror Clone], and it is a huge advantage.

However, [Mirror Clone] also has its drawbacks.

That is, [Mirror Clone] imitates the mirror movement of the original body.

In other words, the main body needs to control the actions of the clone at all times and cannot do other things.

[Shadow Clone] cannot use the original body's skills, but can move freely. During combat, both the original body and the clone can attack the target together.

[Mirror Clone] Since the main body is required for mirror control, the main body and the mirror clone cannot participate in the battle at the same time.

Therefore, [Shadow Clone] is more suitable for combat-type psychics, while [Mirror Clone] is more suitable for psychic and auxiliary psychics hiding behind the scenes.

In addition, the image of the [Shadow Clone] is the same as the original body. Unless the clone's energy is detonated, it is difficult to detect that it is a clone.

[Mirror Clone] has a disadvantage, which is that the clone and the original body are opposite left to right.

Through this, one can distinguish between the original body and the clone.

Of course, the practitioner also has ways to make up for this shortcoming, like Hasegawa Satoshi, who generally maintains bilateral symmetry in his obsessive-compulsive disorder.

……

Just as Lu Heng deduced, it was in a star-rated hotel two kilometers away.

A psychic sat on the sofa, looking at the energy mirror in front of him, and put the teacup in his right hand back on the coffee table.

This person is Hasegawa Satoshi.

In front of him, there was a three-meter-high elliptical energy mirror.

This is the mirror released by the [Mirror Clone] skill.

Just now, he was talking to Lu Heng through this mirror.

All the movements made by the mirror clone were controlled by him, including the movement of holding the teacup.

Just a few minutes ago, Lu Heng's appearance was still displayed in the energy mirror.

Until Lu Heng pulled out a long sword from the void and destroyed the identity with one sword, the image in the mirror also disappeared.

Hasegawa Satoshi picked up a cigar from the coffee table, cut off both ends with a cigar cutter, lit it, took two puffs, and exhaled smoke, filling the entire room with a swirling cloud of mist.

After the long-distance confrontation just now, he was sure of one thing.

Ichiro Sato’s death was not unjust.

Because Lu Heng was the first person to break free from the control of [Dominating Will] within three seconds.

Moreover, he could see that Lu Heng did not resist at first, probably because he wanted to figure out his purpose, so when he used control to search for something on Lu Heng, Lu Heng did not resist the control.

When he was about to ask for the Dementor's location, he broke free in an instant.

This time the target was far more difficult than he had expected.

……

Two kilometers away.

The Tea Ceremony Room in the International Trade Building.

In the hall, Lin Zeyu was sitting on the sofa, watching the tea artist making tea. The tea artist was wearing a cheongsam and her posture of making tea was very charming.

Lin Zeyu shook his head with an appreciative expression.

When Lu Heng came out of the tea room, he saw this guy flirting with the tea artist and had no idea what had just happened.

"How is it? How did the talk go?" When Lin Zeyu saw Lu Heng coming out, he hurried over to ask.

"not so good."

"What does not good mean?"

"I gave that man a sword."

Lin Zeyu raised his eyebrows and reacted a little strangely: "Did you get the crystal core?"

Lu Heng glared at him and said, "It's not the real person that came, it's the mirror image."

Lin Zeyu raised his eyebrows again: "There is such a thing, what is the situation now?"

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

The two of them quickly went downstairs and took a car back.

On the way back, Lu Heng sent a message to Su Muyu, asking her to meet him at the Fire Emblem Building. After the meeting, Lu Heng explained what had happened in the most concise way:
"The Mitsui Group sent a man named Hasegawa Satoshi over here to take back the Dementors. I had a little conflict with him, so I needed to make some arrangements."

Lin Zeyu raised his eyebrows and asked, "So, this person lied to me. He doesn't have the [Dominating Will] crystal core at all, right?"

"No, he has the [Dominating Will] crystal core..."

Lu Heng paused and added, "But he has already used it."

"Fuck! Are you kidding me?" Lin Zeyu was immediately unhappy.

"This skill is very dangerous, and this person has another more dangerous skill called [Mirror Clone], an A-level skill that can use other skills of the original body. Therefore, he can release a mirror clone and then use the commanding will to control anyone." Lu Heng explained how to use the two skills in conjunction.

"What is the control effect of [Dominating Will]?" Su Muyu asked a key question thoughtfully.

"It took me three seconds to break free, but if it were someone else, they might be controlled for ten minutes or even longer," said Lu Heng.

[Commanding Will] can control a person for ten minutes. This is not the conclusion of the analysis, but an effect seen in memory.

In my previous life, I saw someone being controlled by the [Dominating Will] and pulling out a gun to kill four teammates.

When Su Muyu heard that Lu Heng could break free from control in three seconds, she raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is there any way to break free from control?"

Lu Heng organized his words and began to analyze this skill: "The control effect of this skill is determined by the mental strength. The higher the mental strength, the lower the control effect and the shorter the control time.

“Besides that, if you want to break free from control, besides relying on willpower to resist, it’s the pain.

"Intense pain stimulates the brain to quickly break free from control, and the more intense the pain, the faster the breakout.

"In addition to this, there are mental resistance skills that can temporarily increase mental resistance, strengthen willpower, and also resist mental control."

Su Muyu listened and thought at the same time, simulating the situation of being controlled by [Dominating Will] in his mind, thinking about how to deal with this skill.

Relatively speaking, Lu Heng has more experience in fighting against mind control skills, and he also has the [Mind Resistance Ring], so he is relatively not that afraid of this skill.

Su Muyu's mental attribute is relatively high, and his resistance to mental skills is also relatively high. As long as he is careful, the problem will not be too big.

Lin Zeyu is in more trouble. He is not a psychic and has no experience in fighting against mental control. If he is controlled, using guns will pose a great threat to his companions.

Therefore, he is the best target for Hasegawa Satoshi.

Seeing the two people aiming at him with ill intentions, Lin Zeyu stiffened his neck and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lu Heng continued to talk about business: "Originally, I wanted to find a mind control skill for Mu Yu, but now it seems that mind resistance may have a higher priority."

Lin Zeyu snapped his fingers and said, "If it's mental resistance, there are a lot more options."

For the vast majority of psychics, offensive skills are preferred.

This results in the skill cores on the market being more expensive for attack skills than for defense skills, and the price can be more than 50% higher, or even double.

The price of auxiliary skills is even cheaper, only one-third or even one-quarter of the price of attack skills.

Among mental skills, mind control skills are offensive, while mental resistance skills are auxiliary defensive.

Therefore, mind control skills are scarce and expensive on the market, and it is difficult to find suitable ones.

Mental resistance skills are different.

There are few people with special abilities who are willing to take the auxiliary route, so the demand for this kind of auxiliary skills is naturally small.

It is indeed much easier to purchase this type of skills, and there are many optional skills.

Lin Zeyu took out a new batch of skill crystal cores and showed the list to the two of them.

Since auxiliary skills are not expensive, I would just buy a good one if I saw one.

Because Lu Heng had said before that in the future, major forces will pay more and more attention to those with auxiliary abilities, and this type of skill will appreciate in value.

Therefore, you won't lose money even if you buy it and don't use it.

Lin Zeyu pointed at a crystal core name on the list and asked, "What do you think of this one? [Will Awakening], C-level, I bought it when I saw the skill effect, and the price is only two million."

Lu Heng quickly browsed through the list and saw the skill called [Will Awakening]. He nodded and said, "Okay, let's go with this one. If used well, it will have a very good effect."

Lin Zeyu made a phone call and asked someone to send the [Will Awakening] crystal core over.

After Lu Heng looked at the attributes, he handed it to Su Muyu and said, "Take a look too, and see if you want to learn it."

Su Muyu took the crystal core and carefully read the skill introduction on the data interface.

[Will Awakening: Passive effect, skill owner's willpower resistance +50%. Active effect, release source energy to stimulate and awaken the target's consciousness, clear the target's mental disorder. Skill consumption: 50 source energy; skill level: C.]

This skill is very effective. It can not only clear the mental disorder of teammates, but also improve one's own willpower resistance.

"This effect is good, then I will use it." Su Muyu said and began to absorb the energy of [Awakening of Will].

Lin Zeyu leaned on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said casually: "Miss Su, don't be nervous when absorbing. There are several similar skills. If the absorption fails, we can get a few more."

Su Muyu rolled her eyes at him, and after a moment she retorted, "It has been absorbed successfully. Do you think I am as unlucky as you?"

Then she tested her skills.

Lu Heng and Lin Zeyu both felt the effect of the [Will Awakening] energy penetrating into their minds. It was a wonderful feeling that their consciousness suddenly became exceptionally clear.

"What should we do now? There are only four days left in our conscription countdown. We have to get rid of Hasegawa Satoshi before entering the Abyss Battlefield, right?" Lin Zeyu took out the Silver Python revolver, poured out the bullets inside, and put them back one by one.

He liked to play with bullets when he was thinking about a problem, although this didn't lead him to any brilliant plans.

However, he was right about one thing.

Hasegawa Satoshi must be eliminated before entering the abyss battlefield.

Once you enter the abyss battlefield, you will no longer be able to care about what is happening outside.

In the abyss battlefield, anything can happen.

Therefore, this hidden danger must be eliminated before the countdown to the call-up ends.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Heng said, "We should take the initiative this time to find this person first, and then consider the next step."

Su Muyu pursed her lips and asked, "Is there any way to narrow the scope? It's unrealistic to find a needle in a haystack."

Binhai City is so big that looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Lu Heng clasped his hands together and supported his chin. He began to recall the details of his previous stay in the teahouse and thought about clues that could narrow the search scope:

"Some people have an obsessive-compulsive disorder of left-right symmetry. Clothes are easy to deal with, as long as they buy symmetrical clothes. However, hairstyles cannot be kept fixed for a long time and must be styled every day.

"Moreover, ordinary hair salons definitely cannot meet his special requirements, so he will definitely choose the highest-end stylist."

Su Muyu listened and thought, and asked a question: "Is it possible that he brought a personal hairstylist?"

Lu Heng nodded and said, "It is indeed possible, but his hair has been permed, so even if he brings a hairdresser, it is impossible to bring such a large perm machine. Therefore, even if he brings a hairdresser, he needs to borrow a hair salon.

"Also, the controllable range of the clone of the skill [Mirror Clone] is not too far. You can find it within three kilometers around the International Trade Building."

Su Muyu listened carefully, nodded slowly and said, "I understand. I'll go to the star-rated hotels near the hair salons around the Commercial Building to look for them. Although this area is not small, it will take a day or two to look through them all."

"Okay, let's do it. After we find the person, we'll discuss the next steps."

After the discussion, the three of them prepared to act separately.

Lin Zeyu stood up and scratched his scalp, complaining: "Do you think this guy is stupid? It would be much easier to just shave his head."

(End of this chapter)