Arcanum: Chaos Path

Chapter 81 Treating Adam?

Ince Zangwill didn't understand what he was saying, so he instinctively looked in the direction Rowling was looking. Then he saw a priest in a white robe standing there. His golden eyes looked at him with a hint of compassion, but upon closer inspection, they seemed to be devoid of any emotion.

No, that's not right. This wasn't the first time he'd seen him... Ince Zangwill suddenly remembered. This wasn't the first time he'd seen this priest. He'd already met him about two months ago. And after that, many times, when he'd been secretly observing the Nighthawks, or writing stories with 008 in his hand, the priest had always seemed to be right beside him, watching him quietly, just like now.

Who is this?

Ince Zangwill suddenly felt a great sense of irony. He had originally thought that he was the one writing behind Tingen's story, but now he suddenly realized that he might be the clown in this story, being observed without realizing it.

The anger at this moment even made Ince Zangwill temporarily forget his fear. He wanted to speak and question who the two people in front of him were, but when Ince Zangwill raised his head and looked into Rowling's golden eyes, great panic suddenly surrounded him.

The next second, Ince Zangwill knew nothing.

Ince Zangwill stopped thinking.

"As expected, direct emotional manipulation is faster in terms of efficiency. However, if you're not looking to turn someone into a puppet, but are instead planning on performing more detailed manipulations, the influence of the Persona itself might be more practical. Furthermore, emotional manipulation can only directly control a limited number of emotions, so in terms of breadth, the Persona is superior..."

Luo Lin came to a conclusion, his eyes swept over Ince Zangwill, who had turned into a puppet and stood there quietly, and then fell on Adam. He smiled and said:
"So you want to snatch it from me? With your strength, it's easy."

Rowling was not surprised at all that Adam was here. After all, he usually blended into the air, and Rowling had long assumed that he was always nearby. And since it was related to the 008 audience channel sequence one feature, it would be strange if Adam continued to play dead.

Luo Lin was just curious about what the other party was going to do. Would they just snatch 008 away?

Then he would be angry. Although the money was not his, it was in his hands now, and it would not be so easy for him to let it go.

Two pairs of golden eyes met at this moment, one with a playful look, the other calm.

Adam was the first to look away. He shook his head and said, "I won't rob you, I'll just exchange."

"Oh?" Luo Lin became interested. He pinched his chin and looked at Adam, saying, "What are you going to give me in exchange for it?"

Adam didn't intend to keep the secret. He then took out a box from his arms and said with a smile, "A Conqueror's Trait."

"Wow! What a big deal!" Luo Lin raised his eyebrows and was undoubtedly moved.

To be fair, Rowling was not very interested in 008. This thing would kill the holder and would have too many negative effects. Although Rowling could make physical threats, if he really fought with the opponent for a long time, he would be finished if he fell in the middle - the most important thing was that Rowling did not think that this broken pen was worth his time to fight with, and it even threatened him with social death.

Moreover, 008 does not have much direct killing power after all, and the lead time to use is too long. Ins has to prepare for two months if he wants to grab the ashes. Wouldn't it be better for Rowling to have that time to find an angel to improve his favorability?

Not to mention that this thing is something Adam must have. Although Rowling is not afraid of dying with Adam, there is no need to completely fall out with the other party for something that he doesn't really want.

So, Adam's offer of the Conqueror trait in exchange was a pleasant surprise to Rollin. The Conqueror trait of the Hunter Path certainly had plenty of direct lethality, and since it was still a trait, the negative effects wouldn't be significant. Once Rollin had Russell, he could use him to craft it into a suitable magical item.

The most important thing is that when Rowling no longer needs this thing, he can trade it to Medici with one click. He can get what he wants and gain the other party's favor. It's a perfect win.

Who said Adam didn’t understand human nature? Doesn’t he understand it very well?
Luo Lin announced that Adam could stand on the tip of his durian for one second.

"Should I feel honored by this?" Adam seemed to see what Rowling was thinking and smiled gently.

"You can feel honored by this." Luo Lin didn't feel embarrassed at all. He just looked at Adam and said with a smile, "So what do you want, Mr. Adam?"

Adam could have taken 008 away in advance, but he allowed and even facilitated the current transaction. Rowling didn't think that the other party was bored.

"My only request is that my past self see the world for himself and understand its full picture."

Adam lowered his eyes and said slowly, "He should witness everything with his own eyes and then make a choice."

"Choose?" Luo Lin raised an eyebrow and looked at Adam. "Choose you or the true creator?"

"So if He chooses the True Creator, will you willingly die?"

Of course, Rowling understood what Adam meant. He meant to let the ancient sun god truly understand the current situation, understand everything that happened, and then make a choice between humanity and divinity.

"If this is His choice, I will certainly follow His will." Adam raised his eyes, his golden eyes did not waver in the slightest.

"I admire you a little bit, divinity..." Luo Lin said with emotion, and suddenly said with interest:

"So, Mr. Adam, have you ever thought about getting some treatment? Absolute rationality is not a good thing. Have you ever thought about gaining some humanity?"

"I am the best psychologist in the world, but I can't heal myself." Adam shook his head.

Did He ever consider healing Himself? Perhaps He did. Absolute divinity wasn't a good thing in this world; a balance between divinity and humanity was the best scenario.

But Adam couldn't do it, He couldn't heal Himself.

"How about letting me try?" Rowling made the suggestion enthusiastically. Although the ability of Sequence 7 would theoretically have no effect on the Angel King, it was the power from Naa after all. Maybe it would be useful?

Hearing this, Adam glanced at Rowling, then at Ince Zangwill, who had already turned into a puppet. His meaning was clear - you want to turn me into a puppet too?
"Of course I want to, but it's impossible." Luo Lin admitted frankly, then spread his hands and said:
"Since you've been observing me this entire time, you probably know that while I possess the means to perish alongside this world, and my status isn't low, the power I can currently exert is limited. At most, it's equivalent to an ordinary Sequence 5."

(End of this chapter)