Volume 3: The Secret of the Door Chapter 9 Fragments!
Moldaude!
Almost as soon as he thought of the 'owner of the Paradise Hotel', the name appeared in Goethe's mind instantly.
It was the other party who accidentally created the [Elixir of Life]!
And finally, the [Elixir of Life] appeared in this classroom that looked like a school laboratory!
So……
This place most likely belongs to the other party.
Because, such a precious thing could not appear in other people's territory - or to put it another way, if the [Elixir of Life] was plundered here, why didn't the plunderers take this [Elixir of Life].
This doesn't make sense!
Unless the other party has already ignored the limit of life span.
If he really faced such an opponent, Goethe believed that his heart would have given him a warning long ago.
It was even impossible for him to actually get close to the 'Paradise Hotel'.
As for why 'Moldod' didn't take this [elixir of life]?
According to the instructions of the [Elixir of Life], this was produced under extremely unexpected circumstances. That is to say, not only is it impossible for the other party to replicate a similar potion, but it is also impossible for the other party to know the effect of this potion when it was first produced.
A potion that was born by accident.
The other party will definitely choose to let humans or animals try some medicines.
After a certain amount of observation, the other party will definitely know the effect of the [Elixir of Life].
Then, the other party will definitely take it.
But the [Elixir of Life] appeared in the medicine cabinet.
So, it’s not that the other party doesn’t want to take it.
But the other party didn't have time to take it and the accident happened!
This accident forced the other party to give up the [Elixir of Life]!
But the other party should have anticipated this accident, so he chose to place the [Elixir of Life] on the third floor of the 'Paradise Hotel', which he believed to be the safest.
At the same time, another 'antidote' was placed next to this [elixir of life].
The 'antidote' to remove the punishment for 'breaking the rules'.
"So, Mordood also broke the rules?"
"Is it because of the creation of the Elixir of Life itself?"
"Or is it because of the extension of [Elixir of Life]?"
Goethe speculated quietly to himself.
It is not difficult to prove such a conjecture.
The note 4 of [Elixir of Life], 'Moldod has been searching for this potion, and anyone who takes it will be hated by Moldod,' is a good point to grasp.
It is entirely conceivable that once he appears outside the inn, carrying the scent of the [Elixir of Life], Moldod will arrive as promised.
And at this time, he will get more information.
Thinking of this, Goethe began to concentrate on the entire plan.
After making sure that all possible accidents had been considered, he turned and walked out of the hotel.
At the staircase leading from the third floor to the second floor, Tom and Jerry, the two hotel managers, stood there blankly.
Just now, when Goethe stepped onto the third floor, the two hotel managers fell into this daze. When Goethe passed by the two managers, even though he knew that they were puppets, he still couldn't help but marvel at their realism.
Among his extraordinary knowledge, there is one about 'puppets'.
But, not to this extent.
Making the fake look real has always been the lifelong pursuit of puppeteers.
The two puppets in front of us have reached this level, even in the 'Anchor Point World'... wait!
Anchor world?
'Mad King'?
'lifelike'?
Goethe gasped as he thought of something.
This guy 'Mad King' has a criminal record!
Given the properties of the other party's seed drill, it might really be able to do such a thing.
Goethe couldn't help but look at Jerry carefully.
Finally, he confirmed that 'Jerry' was most likely the work of the 'Mad King'.
Because, Jerry's eyes and eyebrows reflect the preferences of the Mad King. The Mad King always likes women with big eyes and a hint of foxy charm.
Coincidentally, 'Jerry' has such a face.
"If 'Jerry' was created by the 'Mad King'..."
Goethe immediately began to make a series of associations. He suppressed his desire to study hard.
I gritted my teeth and finally pulled my thoughts back.
Goethe pondered the role that the 'Mad King' played in this secret place before him.
From the appearance of 'Jerry', the 'Mad King' should have been able to live a leisurely life here in the early days.
As for the later stage?
Silently blessing the 'Mad King'.
Goethe could not comment further, he just objectively guessed what impact the role played by the "Mad King" would have on him.
Of course, if the 'Mad King' had left him some 'study materials', he would definitely have said 'good people will have a peaceful life'.
With thought in mind, Goethe opened the door of the "Paradise Hotel".
squeak!
Goethe stepped out with a sound that made one's teeth ache .
When the door closed again, the two dazed innkeepers regained their spirits as if they had restarted.
Tom walked to the hotel reception desk.
Jerry returned to the third floor entrance.
They each have their own duties.
The entire 'Paradise Hotel' returned to its original appearance.
Goethe, who walked out of the hotel, immediately became alert. Although he had made complete arrangements, he was still extremely alert.
What will become of Moldodd?
Rabbit? Cat? Dog? Lion? Tiger?
Goethe thought.
Then, a golden hamster crawled out from the corner.
This golden hamster was already very old and slow, and it staggered when it climbed up. However, this did not hinder its momentum to jump up and bite Goethe like a madman.
But, he couldn't jump at all.
It could only climb onto Goethe's shoes with difficulty and tear at his shoelaces.
"this……"
"Moldod?"
"Hamster?"
"Gold?"
Although I don't believe it at all, I can infer that the golden hamster in front of me is Moldod.
Goethe stood there and almost instantly thought of Article 8 of the 'Guidelines for Check-in': There are no cats, dogs or hamsters in the hotel. If you encounter a cat, please stand still. If you encounter a dog, please drive it away as much as possible. If you encounter a hamster, please contact the hotel manager immediately.
When dealing with cats and dogs, I handle them alone.
When facing hamsters, you need to contact the administrator.
This is undoubtedly a form of protection.
If this isn't obvious enough, check out Item 7 of the 'Operator's Guide': Animals that appear in the inn are the best food materials, and innkeepers are advised to hunt them, and they can switch their forms at will (people who attack the inn will become rabbits, those who have bad intentions will become cats, local pretenders will become dogs, and those who are close to the truth will become hamsters).
Whether it's a rabbit, a cat, or a dog.
They are all filled with words like attack, evil intentions, and covetous.
Only the hamsters are different.
It's 'close to the truth'!
This means harmless!
It will also make the "operators" who think they know the truth feel compassion.
In this case, if you encounter a hamster, you will most likely not harm it.
Maybe, they will even keep it as a pet.
And this will give the other party an opportunity.
Goethe looked down at Moldod's golden, bald fur.
"'Those who get close to the truth become hamsters' should be the last 'line of defense' you set up. You 'misled' everyone who read the 'Operator's Guidelines' into thinking that the so-called truth is how to get to the third floor."
"And the real key?"
"Then it's a white ball!"
"So, the correct explanation is 'Anyone who touches the white ball will turn into a hamster', but you are just changing the concept!"
Goethe took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes.
White ball?
Why cover up the white ball?
Of course it’s because the white ball is irreplaceable!
At the same time, he finally figured out why the one who touched the white ball turned into a hamster instead of a cat, dog, rabbit or other animal.
Because, whether it is a cat, a dog, or a rabbit, it is very likely to take the white ball away.
Only hamsters don't.
Or rather, it cannot!
This is the first one!
The second is that Moldod is using more "hamsters" to cover up the fact that he has become a "hamster". Even if the hamsters those people turn into are white, it is enough for the other party to be golden.
Few people would notice this when they step onto the third floor.
The student who was advised to drop out must have been fooled.
The other party didn't think that much at all.
There is a high probability that the "Operator Notice" has been signed.
As for the result?
it goes without saying.
Look at Article 2 of the "Operator's Instructions": The food provided by the hotel can be decided by the hotel operator at its own discretion. The cooking will be done by "Jerry", but the hotel operator is required to provide the food raw materials.
The hotelier needs to provide food ingredients.
What if it can’t be provided?
Nature itself becomes the raw material of food.
Just need to do a little bit of manipulation in the scope of food provided.
For example: mainly large pieces of meat.
Soon, 'operators' will become a dish.
Moldod made many arrangements, which can be said to be the best.
However, Moldow had miscalculated one thing.
He himself couldn't touch the white ball.
Or to be more precise, the opponent who has turned into a hamster can no longer access the "secret hidden in the white ball"!
Even after a period of time, the other party's behavior pattern has completely become that of a hamster, and it has completely forgotten what its original purpose was. It is likely that it only remembers to survive?
If it weren't for the smell of the [Elixir of Life], the other party would probably still be alive in some corner of the hotel?
Goethe thought about picking up Mordod.
But before Goethe's palm could touch Moldod, the golden hamster rolled over from Goethe's shoe and fell to the ground, dying unwillingly without a breath left.
Moldow is dead.
The hamster's body began to rot at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Soon, only the bones were left.
Then, the wind blew.
The hamster skeleton also disappeared.
Goethe once again walked into the "Paradise Hotel".
He wanted to know the 'secret of the white ball'.
Although he already had a guess in his mind, Goethe hoped to truly look into this "secret".
Same as before.
Goethe once again stood at the door of the experimental classroom on the third floor.
He raised his hand, looked at the white ball in his hand, and exerted slight force on his fingers.
Click, click!
Snap!
With a slight sound, cracks appeared on the white ball and then it shattered.
A crystal fragment the size of a little fingernail was revealed.
The crystal fragments slowly fell into Goethe's palm, and immediately the words appeared before his eyes:
[Obtained 'Change (Very Small.Fragment)'! ]
[Change (extremely small fragment): It is a crystal fragment that materializes a certain rule of change]
[Change (extremely small. Fragment) integrated into Celtic blood sacrifice. White Wolf (alienation. Incomplete), judging...]
[Judgment passed! ]
[Celtic Blood Sacrifice. White Wolf (Alienation. Incomplete) → Celtic Blood Sacrifice. White Wolf (Alienation. Perfect)]
[Celtic Blood Sacrifice. White Wolf (Alienation. Perfection): This has long surpassed the Celtic priests' imagination. It has already mutated, but what is even more unexpected is that it has become perfect. You who have seen the 'ancient times', with the help of the most primitive animal transformation fragments, have made it perfect in an instant.]
[Effects obtained: 1, Transformation, 2, Claws, 3, Wolf Poison, 4, Wolf Pack, 5, Wolf Spirit, 6, Silent, 7, Moonlight]
[Transformation: You can transform into a werewolf or wolf. When you transform into a werewolf, your [Body] will be increased by 100%, and you will gain fur that can resist 'Crazy' level attacks, as well as claws and teeth (according to your current [Body], 'Ancient Gift', and 'Beast Transformation Fragments'). When you choose to transform into a wolf, you will retain the corresponding fur, claws, and teeth attack defense levels, and your speed will be increased by 200%. Your physical and mental recovery speed will be increased by 100%, and your injury recovery speed will be increased by 50%]
[Sharp Claws: The claws are filled with ancient aura and incorporate fragments of animal transformation rules, making them extremely sharp. The wounds of creatures injured by your claws will become difficult to heal and will continue to bleed. You need to complete three rounds of judgment with your [Heart +3]. Starting from the second round of judgment, the opponent's heart judgment will be -1 each time. When the three rounds of judgment are completed, if the opponent still cannot get rid of the claws effect, the opponent's wounds will quickly rot, deteriorate, and lose activity. Only when all three judgments are passed will the opponent's wounds begin to slowly recover.]
[Wolfsbane: The saliva produced by the ancient breath and the fragments of the rules of animal transformation is stained on the teeth. The creatures bitten by you will fall into the poison judgment. The opponent needs to conduct two rounds of [Heart + 3] judgment with you, and in each round of judgment, your [Heart] will gain an additional +1+2 judgment respectively. When the opponent fails the two rounds of judgment, the opponent falls into a short "confusion" state. If one round of judgment passes, the opponent will only suffer "severe" level poison damage. When both rounds of judgment pass, the opponent will be immune to toxins (when you lick your claws, the claws will also have the same wolfsbane judgment as teeth)]
[Wolf Pack: The call of the ancient breath, the application of the rules of the animal transformation fragments, whether you become a werewolf, a wolf or remain in a normal human state, the nearby 'wolves and canine creatures' will obey your orders (including but not limited to wolves, werewolves, alienated canines, etc.), and when you become a werewolf, the morale of the 'wolves and canine creatures' who obey your orders +1]
[Wolf Spirits: The 'wolves and canines' that died in battle under your command, even if their bodies died, their souls will still fight with you. They will become ghost wolves and ghost dogs, retaining their fighting abilities in life, and can temporarily reside in a certain part of your body (to be determined by you). The beating of your heart and the pulsation of your soul will affect these wolf spirits, and they will grow over time.]
[Silent: Whether in human, werewolf or wolf form, you can approach the target silently]
[Moonlight: When bathing in moonlight, your physical strength consumption is halved. When the moon is full, not only will you not lose your sanity and violently transform, but your transformation effect will receive an additional +1 special effect.]
(Note 1: When transforming into a werewolf, physical strength will continue to be consumed.)
(Note 2: This secret technique has reached perfection, and worldly means will no longer be able to improve its level.)
…
Goethe looked at the words in front of him, his eyes becoming profound.
A corresponding battle plan instantly appeared in his mind.
However, he was more concerned about the fragment.
The power of the fragments enhanced [Celtic Blood Sacrifice. White Wolf], but it did not disappear.
Instead, it flows like water waves.
Finally, it turned into a key.
At the same time, a door suddenly appeared on the wall opposite Goethe.
Goethe held the key and looked at the door, his eyes narrowed slightly.
What's behind the door?
