Mystery: I Married the Queen of Mystery.

Chapter 55: Incomplete Occultism

After hearing the question from Alger, the Hanged Man, Odysseus smiled and said, "I know that in most people's impression, magic circles are not very effective.

"That's because they don't understand what spirituality is and the meaning of occult symbols."

Justice Audrey was a little puzzled. "Mr. Hermit, I've also learned some occult symbols, and they don't seem that difficult to understand."

Odysseus said, "That's because you've learned common occult symbols, or rather, universal occult symbols. The magic arrays formed using those symbols do have limited effectiveness."

Alger asked, "Are there any uncommon mystical symbols?"

"Yes."

Alger asked again, "There are also mystical symbols that the Church doesn't understand."

"That's right." Odysseus smiled and said, "When the Church of the Seven Gods arose, many mystical symbols had already been lost."

Even Klein, who was behind the gray fog, was a little surprised: "The Hermit" was so arrogant!

Audrey made a similar comment, but then she thought: "The Hermit" is not a person who likes to exaggerate. What he said just now was stating the facts.

Alger didn't think so, but he also knew that every member of the Tarot Club was extraordinary, so he didn't rush to express his opinion.

Only then did "Sun" Derrick say, "Mr. Hermit, are you studying the mystical symbols we use?"

Before the Cataclysm, he had never heard of the Church of the Seven Gods, but in Derrick's impression, magic circles didn't seem to have much effect in actual combat.

Odysseus smiled and said, "This isn't a matter of time. Well, before we discuss this, let me ask you a question. What do you think of occult symbols?"

This question stumped everyone. In the end, Alger briefly summarized the Church of the Storm's explanation of occult symbols: "It's a symbol that allows humans to communicate with nature and the extraordinary."

He then shared his feelings: "But this kind of communication seems to have to reach a certain level to be effective. At least so far, I haven't felt any effect."

Odysseus asked again, "Everyone knows the ancient Hermetic language and the Giant language, right? Why are these two languages different from the language we use in daily life?"

This Klein knew that he controlled the "world" and said in a hoarse voice, "That's because it has evolved over a long period of time. And in our daily lives, our language doesn't need to mobilize the power of nature."

"That's right, evolution." Odysseus raised his hand and said, "Giant and Ancient Hermetic can still mobilize the power of nature, but their mystical symbols, which also served as communication with nature, no longer have such an effect."

Klein understood and continued to manipulate the "world" to ask further, "Are you saying that these mystical symbols, like Loenese and Feysac, have lost their ability to communicate with nature during their evolution?"

Alger asked another question, "Is there an intrinsic connection between mystical symbols and Giant language or ancient Hermetic language?"

At this point, Audrey and the others felt a little exhausted, but they could still understand what they were saying.

Odysseus first answered Alger's question: "In our normal lives, we need language and writing to record and convey information.

"Then why isn't the field of occult science a collaboration of language and writing?"

Alger was stunned, unable to refute for a moment.

Odysseus then answered the question about the “world”: “Not only have we lost the ability to communicate with nature, my research has found that the human mystical symbol system is very incomplete.

“It’s like there are some meanings we can express in words, but we can’t find the corresponding words.”

The hall fell silent, as none of the other members present had any knowledge of mysticism that touched upon this aspect.

After a long while, The World said, "This is a very profound study."

Alger felt the same way and had no intention of refutation.

Odysseus spread his hands and smiled, "This is probably the direction of my research. Oh, by the way, I also want to initiate a transaction." Everyone came back to their senses one after another and looked at the "Hermit", wondering who he was going to initiate a transaction with.

Odysseus said, "I want to trade the formula for a Sequence 9 potion with everyone."

Magician Fors asked, "What method?"

Odysseus, however, asked, "What is your method?"

"apprentice."

"Then I'll trade you the Apprentice's potion formula." Odysseus said, "How about 260 pounds?"

He founded the Mysticism Research Society, of which half were "Low-Sequence" Beyonders upon joining, and half were Mysticism enthusiasts who aspired to become Beyonders and possessed certain intelligence channels.

This was because Odysseus was only a Sequence 9 at the time. If he recruited "Mid-Sequence" members, he was afraid that he would have difficulty controlling them. Therefore, all the Beyonders among them were "Low-Sequence".

Now that he is Sequence 8, he plans to sell the formula to those who are interested in the mysticism.

Before this, he had strictly prohibited the sale of recipes at the party, because although several members such as "Hound" had potion recipes, they basically would not sell them, or they had to report to their superiors and obtain approval before selling them.

"Peacock" and "Wolverine" are definitely willing to sell the formula, but the potion formulas they have are from paths such as "Assassin" and "Mystic Prayer".

Odysseus had no intention of turning the research institute into a base for training cult members, so he simply banned the sale of the formula.

Now that he was ready to relax the restrictions, he planned to master the formulas for several more methods and put them before the occult enthusiasts.

This way they will have more choices, and if someone still chooses the "Assassin" or "Secret Prayer" formula, Odysseus will not interfere.

Fors pondered for a moment before saying, "Deal."

Although she used Mrs. Anlisa's extraordinary characteristics to become an "apprentice", she later obtained the "apprentice's" potion formula when sorting out Mrs. Anlisa's belongings.

The formula was useless, and she had no reason to refuse the 260 pounds that was beckoning to her.

Fors applied to Mr. Fool and "expressed" the "apprentice's" potion formula. After the party, the gold pounds were paid to the "magician" by offering sacrifices to Mr. Fool.

Odysseus then said to Audrey, "Miss Justice, are you planning to sell the Sequence 9 potion formula?"

Audrey thought for a moment before saying, "Okay, but I don't want the gold. I want to ask you some questions about occult symbols."

Odysseus thought to himself: He really treats gold pounds like dirt.

He nodded: "Sure, as long as it's not information that needs to be kept secret, I can trade with you."

"Let me think about it first," Audrey said. "I haven't decided what to ask you yet."

"Ok."

So Audrey also asked Mr. Fool for paper and pen, "expressed" the "audience's" potion formula, and appeared in front of Odysseus.

Odysseus asked the World again: "Are you planning to sell the potion formula?"

The World chuckled softly and said, "Of course, but I have a potion recipe that you might be more interested in."

Odysseus was stunned: "What path? Sequence number?"

The World spoke in a deep voice, "Mystery Peeper Path, Sequence 7 Wizard."

(End of this chapter)