Mystery: I Married the Queen of Mystery.

Chapter 132 The Essence of the Extraordinary World

After hearing what the "hermit" said, the other members once again had a feeling: the "hermit's" research is a bit unpopular, but it is part of the common history of mankind.

At the same time, through the stories told by the "hermits", they also understood the fundamental reasons for the decline of occult symbols.

No one used words that looked like occult symbols anymore. The symbols gradually became obscure and unfamiliar, so no one studied them anymore.

However, because occultism also possesses certain supernatural abilities, it is only regarded as a compulsory course in occultism.

The Hermit Odysseus gave everyone a few seconds to react before continuing, "Let's discuss the first question again, the nature of mystical symbols.

“There are two types of occult symbols: the common ones, and the uncommon ones as I mentioned before.

“It’s like the difference between Elvish, which is a relatively niche language in the Extraordinary World but still mastered by many people, and the Ancient Elvish language.

"There's a very important concept here. The 'uncommon occult symbols' I'm talking about weren't invented by anyone. They've always existed!"

The other members were all stunned, feeling that the "hermit's" words were very strange. At the same time, they seemed to have thought of something, but they couldn't put into words what it was.

Odysseus continued to explain, “I’ve said before that extraordinary races like giants, dragons, elves, etc., are born with extraordinary characteristics and are very spiritual.

"You can refer to the ancient race of vampires that still exist today. They are born at Sequence 7. Of course, I'm talking about pure vampires, not artificial vampires.

"In that ancient era, they used their profound inspiration to sense the essence of the world, and used their writing habits to express their understanding of the essence of the world.

"This is what's called the ancient giant language, the ancient elf language, and the ancient dragon language!"

Klein the Fool understood what he had just thought of: "Hermit" meant that there seemed to be a force pushing these ancient races to express the essence of this world in some way! It wasn't pushing, but rather it was proceeding spontaneously. This was very... very mystical!
"Justice" Audrey's "audience" status well concealed her inner excitement: Yes, this is right, this is what the extraordinary world should look like!
Magician Fors thought to himself, "I hear a sense of destiny."

Derrick, the "Sun," thought for a long time, but ultimately couldn't find a suitable adjective, so he simply praised: Mr. Hermit is amazing, and his discovery is also amazing.

Seeing that everyone had basically understood, Odysseus continued, "Perhaps we can put it another way. The Beyonder characteristics gave those ancient races the ability to express the essence of this world in a special way, which is why there are true mystical symbols.

"These symbols are what I call 'uncommon occult symbols' and they have special abilities to mobilize the forces of nature.

“They don’t have a fixed form. Different races, such as giants and dragons, have different expressions of their appearance, but the powers they possess are basically the same.

“Even the symbols I deduced have the same effect as ancient dragon script, ancient giant script, etc.

"The occult symbols currently in common use are merely symbols that evolved from ancient human writing and possess only a weak power."

The mystical symbols deduced by Odysseus are unique to human beings and are true mystical symbols.

Just like the Hermetic language invented by Hermes, it conforms to human expression habits, but has the same level and function as symbols such as ancient giant characters. Currently, only Odysseus himself masters it.

Odysseus named them "Gal Runes" after his last name. He only used part of the research results in the magic circles he usually used, mixing the "Gal Runes" with common mystical symbols.

Although its power is much smaller, at least it will not expose its uniqueness.

Odysseus was well aware of the implications of these studies, which would usher in a new era of occultism.

However, if these research results were exposed now, it would be very likely that the "God of Steam and Machinery" would usher in a new era, or even the "Hidden Sage". In short, it has nothing to do with him, Odysseus.

Not only that, now that the "Mechanical Heart" has discovered his specialness, it will definitely arrest him, deprive him of his freedom, and make him spend the rest of his life in misery.

Therefore, until he has the ability to protect himself, Odysseus will not fully disclose all his research results.

Back at the Tarot meeting, Alger, the "Hanged Man" who had been listening attentively, realized a question: "Why has mankind never had its own true mystical symbol?
"Currently, the main body of the Extraordinary World is humans. Theoretically, humans' inspiration should also be able to sense the essence of this world like those ancient races."

Odysseus replied: "There are two main reasons. The first reason is that the essence of this world is made up of the extraordinary, and the extraordinary is chaos and disorder.

"In those ancient times, those ancient races were also in a state of chaos and disorder, so they were more likely to feel the essence of this world.

"Humans use potion formulas to advance. This method of advancement is relatively safer and more stable, which prevents us from resonating with the essence of this world."

He paused and continued, “Well, one thing that needs to be specially explained is that even occult symbols like the Ancient Dragon Script can only mobilize the power of this world’s surface.

"First, they also require the power of Beyonder characteristics to activate, and they cannot achieve the same effect as Beyonder abilities. They can only mobilize the power of nature." Then Odysseus continued: "As for the second reason, I feel that someone, or something, is hindering the resonance between humanity and the essence of the world."

The other members were stunned: Can this be blocked?
Alger immediately asked, "Who?"

"I don't know." Odysseus said, "I'm just guessing. During my research, I felt some... some very strange resistance. I don't know if it was just my illusion."

Without the "wilderness of knowledge" to provide a "research field", Odysseus felt that he would definitely not be able to complete those studies and master the knowledge to understand the essence of the world.

He added, "In the Second Age, although it was a bloody and chaotic era, the restrictions on life seemed relatively few."

The other members were all stunned. They didn't expect the two reasons to be so mysterious and obscure.

Klein sighed inwardly: It seems that the higher the level of research in extraordinary and mystical studies, the more likely one is to encounter these inexplicable and unpredictable things. Perhaps this is the nature of this world!
Alger had similar thoughts, and he also sighed: I didn't expect that in this extraordinary world that pursues power, there really are extraordinary people who immerse themselves in research.

He had such an idea simply because he was not aware of Odysseus's research results.

If Odysseus knew what Alger was thinking, he would definitely invite him to the Garl Herbal Medicine Shop to demonstrate the "complex magic array" there, so that Alger could experience what "knowledge is power" meant.

The attackers from the "Moss Ascetic Order" were too high-level before, and Odysseus had no time to fully utilize the magic circle.

Finally, Odysseus said: “Now let me explain the specific function of occult symbols.

“These symbols can be arranged in a certain order and pattern, and then stimulated by spirituality, to a certain extent, mobilize the power of nature.

"For example, you can create sunlight within a certain range, but this sunlight is just sunlight, which can provide illumination. It's not like the sunlight summoned by the 'Singer' path, which also has effects like increasing courage.

"Oh, because of the nature of sunlight, it can also have a certain impact on undead creatures."

It sounds like this is a more powerful magic circle, and it seems very harmless.

But Alger was keenly aware that it had a broader purpose: "Is that the only effect?"

Odysseus smiled and said meaningfully, "Of course, it can also create lightning, strong winds, and huge waves, but it can't create a tsunami."

Alger was slightly stunned. This was equivalent to the power of the "Mid-Sequence". As for the tsunami, that was an ability only demigods possessed.

The transaction ended here, and everyone fell silent, digesting the knowledge that the "Hermit" had just shared.

After more than ten seconds, Audrey took a deep breath and sighed, "I suddenly feel the insignificance of the human individual."

Fors nodded, sharing the same sentiment. In the face of such profound research and advanced knowledge, one always feels insignificant.

Then Audrey said to the "Sun," "Mr. Sun, please tell me about the ancient myth you just mentioned."

Derrick glanced at the Fool at the head of the bronze table. Seeing that the enigmatic Mr. Fool didn't try to stop him, he spoke, "According to the records of the City of Silver, in the Second Epoch, eight Ancient Gods once ruled the world."

The reason he looked at the Fool was because he had once sacrificed these myths to the Fool, so when he saw that Mr. Fool had no intention of stopping him, he began to tell them.

Derrick said, "The eight ancient gods are the Giant King, the Elf King, the Illusionary Dragon, the Blood Clan Ancestor, the Phoenix Ancestor, the Alien King, the Destruction Wolf, and the Demon King.

"The documents I found record the true names of the 'Giant King' and the 'Dragon of Imagination': Olmir and Angerwede, respectively."

The transaction between the "Hermit" and the "Hanged Man" just now also let everyone know that the real name of the "Elf King" is Sonya Thorem.

Audrey asked, "The 'Elf King' is an ancient god, so... is he also a god?"

"It seems... yes..." Derrick paused and finally said, "I'm not sure."

Audrey immediately looked at the "Hermit" and Odysseus replied, "From what I understand, they are gods, but their status is rather special."

Then he said his usual words: "I have the corresponding channels to collect further intelligence. Do you want me to help you find out?"

(End of this chapter)