The eccentric doctor never makes a misdiagnosis!

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She and Dr. Fran were now in the shadows, like fish swimming in water. The "water" enveloping them was a dim, lightless shadow, which completely blocked any prying eyes from above.

“Dr. Fran, the spirit in the shadows of Oak Nest gives me a strange feeling. It’s like… closeness.”

"It's as if all I need is some kind of trigger to control them."

Enveloped in a deep, boundless darkness, most people would only feel an indescribable panic. But Haida felt inexplicably relaxed and at ease, as if she were in a broad and warm embrace.

Upon hearing Haida's description, Fran paused slightly, his gaze shifting thoughtfully.

"Um……"

"If my hypothesis is correct, this should be the effect of the Ancient Banyan Fruit [Shadow of the Future]. Based on some later research on the Time Aphid, it is speculated that the Ancient Banyan Fruit is not a one-time consumable, but some kind of 'key'."

"Its spiritual essence will accumulate over time, eventually reaching a level that can open the door to the future."

"Just like when you first swallowed the fruit, once your spiritual essence is full and the opportunity is right, you can summon your future self from a certain timeline for a short period of time again."

9. Upon hearing this, Hai Da closed her eyes slightly, as if deep in thought.

4. "So, it is the influence left on my future self that makes me feel close to the shadow of Oak Nest?"

8. "That's how it is."

2 Fran nodded slightly, confirming her guess.

4 In the “future Norrington” that was destroyed by the plague of lysozyme, Haida became the last funeral minister and was a user recognized by the Throne of Heads.

3. That relic scythe, which only the chief hunters of each generation were qualified to wield, not only possessed a decapitation-like quality... but also the power to command shadows. Even the shadows summoned by the Raven Disciples would bow down in reverence before it.

3. It is precisely because she has gained her future self's understanding and experience of shadows that Haida feels familiar with this shadow.

"Dr. Fran, I can feel... the shadow of Oak Nest is guiding me."

5. After a few breaths of contemplation, the nun spoke hesitantly about her feelings. It was as if some unseen calling was whispering in her ear.

"Oh?"

Fran raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his amber eyes.

Although the authority of the hunting gods includes the principle of "revelation," individuals with such keen insight as Haida are still extremely rare. In fact, for the current era, she is "unique."

"Don't worry about safety, Haida. Trust your instincts. Sometimes, premonitions aren't just unrealistic fantasies; they can be 'revelation' from the subconscious."

Following his sudden inspiration rashly was not in line with Heda's usual caution, so to reassure the nun a little, Fran smiled and pinched her seemingly perpetually calm cheek as encouragement.

"I'll do my best."

As she spoke, Haida turned her pace and gradually moved forward in a certain direction, following her senses.

The narrow passage of Oak Shadow Nest was like a world of reflections, containing the outlines and shapes of all the external buildings, but entirely composed of shadows. To avoid being misled by the chaotic sense of visual direction, she even closed her eyes.

This time, Fran followed behind.

She observed Haida with great interest, and after a while, she understood her logic.

In terms of real-world coordinates, this nun is currently heading "east." While not perfectly aligned, she is certainly not deviating significantly.

The east is the direction of dawn and moonrise.

From this perspective, the riddle of the Six-Eyed Raven isn't difficult to solve; it only requires the solver to be confident in their own judgment. In fact, the deity isn't actually opposed to sharing their treasures... as long as it's not the most precious part.

After a considerable walk, Haida arrived at the intersection of tree shadows at the eastern end of Oak Shadow Nest.

“Dr. Fran, he’s right here.”

"call……"

Fran did not reply directly. At that moment, she was stretching her waist with one hand and supporting Haida with the other, her face downcast and breathing slightly.

　玖—肆∨?跁↑※四”′糤≤☆粦SＯusuO： Haida actually walked around with her eyes closed for an hour, and then acted like nothing had happened... Today's exercise level exceeded the standard again.

"Dr. Fran, do you need to rest for a while?"

Although she didn't understand why this doctor, with her unusual constitution, would feel tired from such a basic, low-intensity activity... Haida still went forward to help her up with great concern.

"No need, I feel fine."

Feeling the strong support in the nun's arms and the faint warmth emanating from her robes, Fran waved his hand to indicate that he was alright.

"Let me see just how the Six-Eyed Raven's treasure trove is configured."

As she spoke, she began to observe the security measures of the treasure vault above through the shadows.

Hmm… ‘The Five-Eyed Curse’ is truly an old-fashioned thing, and it's also imbued with the wicked humor of a six-eyed raven. The second type of ritual, ‘Sky Burial’, causes the flesh of those who touch it to rapidly decay and be devoured by unseen beings.”

“There are also some physical mechanisms.”

"A secret room filled with mercury, a hidden door that spews out blades and arrows, and a treasure chest that can swallow people whole... there are quite a few tricks up their sleeves."

Fran commented with great interest, occasionally letting out a sigh or two.

After confirming everything, she slowly turned to look at Haida beside her.

“Sister Haida, we’ll be discovered once we enter Oak Nest from the Shadow Gap. Be prepared to run, okay? Hmm… you could also try to conceal your features beforehand.”

As they spoke, Fran took out a small medicine box and had Haida put her power sword "Nirvana" inside. Then he took out a black leather robe and draped it over her shoulders.

After completing these measures, she took a mask from the pocket of her doctor's gown and carefully put it on.

"it is good."

Haida paused for a moment, then suppressed her aura.

Since the relic of mental interference, the "Nine-Pendulous Heart Bell," was lent to Vivian, she is currently unable to use high-intensity mental shielding to buy time, so... she must finish this quickly.

Fran gently raised his palm and placed it on the boundary between the reflected world and the secret realm.

As the mist gradually swirled, a doorway appeared. The two then stepped inside.

……

In the center of Oak Shadow Nest's courtyard, the High Priest of the Forgotten Eyes, who was introducing the spiritual materials in his hand, suddenly frowned, and a hint of solemnity rose in his eyes hidden beneath the raven-beak mask.

"Oak Shadow Nest has been invaded. The person who left the letter at Sleeping Sand Bell Tower... has arrived."

He said this with a strong sense of disbelief in his voice.

This is the sanctuary of the Six-Eyed Raven Order. Although it has gradually faded due to certain reasons, it is still protected by numerous secret rituals. Its security level far exceeds that of the Sleeping Sand Bell Tower of the Star Abyss Society... How exactly did that guy sneak in so silently?

Could it be that she has a greater control over Oak Shadow Nest than I do?

Impossible. Even the Raven Feather Apostle couldn't do that. The reason the Six-Eyed Raven's Sanctuary hasn't completely fallen into darkness is because an apostle from a lost era has made himself the core of the entire secret realm…

The president of the Star Abyss Society, Melvis, revealed a fierce glint in his aged eyes and abruptly stood up from the square chair in the courtyard.

"I thought that 'Vivian' would make her move at the first habitat, but I didn't expect her to target this place directly? What a reckless madwoman..."

"It has been so long that those arrogant apostles have probably forgotten the price of looking down on mortals."

Without delay, the high priest immediately used his spiritual power to begin tracking the location of the intruder.

He was then even more alarmed, for the creature had already entered the treasure vault's lair.

"Distinguished guests, please excuse me for a moment. I must now attend to some security matters concerning the sanctuary..."

With a brief apology, Yimu immediately rushed towards the hidden treasure vault of the nest chamber, with Melvis following closely behind.

The overall environment of Oak Shadow Nest resembles one or two isolated islands, surrounded by the shadows cast by the entire deep sea. If the secret realm is sealed off, there will be nowhere to hide here.

But if "Vivian" could enter silently, could she also leave silently? Yi Mu didn't know, nor did he want to speculate. He could only pray that the curse and mystical rituals of the hidden treasure vault could temporarily hinder her, minimizing the damage as much as possible.

Seeing the host and the leader of the Star Abyss Society leave, Marquis Bernhard of the Moon did not move an inch. Instead, he calmly drank a mouthful of blood from his cup.

"What, you old vampire, aren't you going to go and see? That's a living 'Apostle.' Don't you crave her blood?"

The old man covered in scales looked at him and uttered a low, sarcastic remark.

Bernhard simply curled his lip in disdain upon hearing this.

"I'm a guest invited by the Six-Eyed Raven, not their henchman. If it were a weakened apostle, I certainly wouldn't mind taking a share..."

"If it's a monster like Yaheng, forget it. He's too young, too powerful, and too strange. The deity of the Hunting God has clearly stopped promoting believers; heaven knows how he even climbed to the sixth step."

Niflès stared at the two men without saying a word.

In fact, he wasn't interested in the Six-Eyed Raven's plight. The main reason he accepted the invitation was to provide cover for Utus and his group, who were gathering intelligence in the fallen city of Morion.

Looking back now, it was completely unnecessary.

The Star Abyss Society had gone mad after the theft, focusing all its efforts on tracking down the thief and having no energy left to pay attention to other matters.

At this moment, Fran and Haida were selecting items from the Six-Eyed Raven Cult's collection in the nest's treasure vault.

The doctor seemed to have an innate fondness for the collection room, so much so that once inside, he acted as if he were "visiting," strolling leisurely like a tourist visiting a museum.

As for traps and similar mechanisms, they would all have their springs removed or control valve triggers removed after she made contact with them... and thus become useless.

"Dr. Fran, the Six-Eyed Ravens are almost here."

Although she knew Fran knew what she was doing, Heda still gave her a reminder.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon. I'm looking for my destination."

"Oh, I found it."

Suddenly, Fran patted his palm, a hint of undisguised joy appearing in his amber eyes.

Haida followed her gaze and saw a secret box placed in the center of the treasury. The wooden box was wrapped with crisscrossing green branches, revealing a plump mistletoe fruit inside.

Shadows of the Past

[Quality: Flawless]

[Effect: Consuming this item grants the 'Key to the Past,' summoning your past self. This effect resets accumulated spiritual energy after each use; it can only be used again once replenished.]

[Note: "For some, their past is a bleak and unbearable memory, a laughable folly, a naive ignorance. But for one doctor... the past represents a terrifying 'completeness.'"]

At Fran's instruction, Heda took away the sealed box containing the ancient banyan fruit, and a parchment scroll that appeared to be a list of the collection, placed next to the box.

Just as the two were about to sink back into the Reflection Chamber and leave the Oak Shadow Nest... several raven-shaped shadows let out a shriek and solidified into human form in the treasure room.

The high-ranking priest, "Yimu," who had already reached the threshold of the sixth level, arrived.

“Unnamed lady, I must admit your skills are superb and amazing. But to leave like this, even if you are an ‘Apostle,’ is to underestimate us.”

“You are also a fellow believer of the Six-Eyed God, so I won’t make things difficult for you. Put down what you’ve stolen and leave before the old guys from the Star Abyss Society arrive. You have five seconds to think it over.”

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Chapter 105 The Narrow Space of Reflections

What do apostles symbolize?

The mercy and favor of the gods, the grace and compassion of fate, the long and rich life, and the forbidden secrets.

Becoming an apostle means shedding the frail old shell of mortal flesh and becoming a hidden, true witness to the world.

The High Priest with the Last Eyes has foreseen the high threshold of the Sixth Step and has received a promise from the Six-Eyed Deity. As long as he does not deviate from his original path and revelation, he will soon join the ranks of the Apostles.

Therefore, the Apostles understood the nature of an apostle far better than ordinary esoteric Buddhist disciples.

If the "Vivian" who left her name at the bottom of the Sleeping Sand Bell Tower was indeed an Apostle, he would never want to have a direct confrontation with her. Even with the protection of the Oak Shadow Nest Sanctuary, he did not believe he could fight her.

That's why he gave this advice.

However, with the president of the Star Abyss Society, Melvis, assisting them, if dangerous contact is not avoided, and a fight to the death ensues... the outcome remains uncertain.

“Ms. Vivian, I do not wish to be your enemy. If you have any need for the Order’s collection, you can obtain it through a transaction. Mervyn has not yet arrived… This is our last chance to seek ‘harmony’.”

He spoke clearly and briefly.

In fact, since becoming a member of the Six-Eyed Raven Cult's decision-making body, he had not used such a humble tone to communicate with others for a long time.

But considering the other party's ability to silently and invisibly infiltrate Oak Shadow Nest, and their suspected identity as an apostle... he worried that he might have been too impolite in his manners.

At this moment, Fran was shrouded in a robe-like mist, making her exact appearance unclear.

Having lent Vivian the moth-shaped gauze robe, the mimicry veil, and the brass pocket watch, she could only use this simple method to slightly conceal her identity.

Faced with the high priest's words, Fran simply spoke slowly and uttered a number.

"Four."

A moment later, the next number rang out in the nest chamber.