World Occult Usage Guide

Chapter 192 Bless You, Child
Not only Lin An, but Doris, after regaining her composure, glanced at the Foundation and then disappeared into a hidden space.

Everyone was stunned and confused by the sudden disappearance of their target when they heard Vanessa shout.

"Aim at that green humanoid! He's the real ghost!"

In an instant, energy attacks came from all directions on the ground towards Lin An, but at most they were only at the level of a disaster.

Normally, he might carefully study these people's abilities, praising or criticizing them, marveling at the wonder of "Commerx" and the special nature of the medium.

Seeing them charging towards him with an air of confidence that they wanted to kill him, Lin An could only find it amusing.

Although he couldn't understand why Vanessa insisted that he was the ghost even though Deval had been given a grand funeral as a "ghost".

Let's just say the foundation's traditional ability to fill in the blanks continues to perform as usual.

Having worked with the direct-facing department for so long, Lin An already knew the prototypes of everyone. The system pasted the panels on their heads, like supermarket sales where people could choose whatever they wanted.

I happen to need some "Seekers of Knowledge" and "God of Truth".

Lin An looked around and quickly locked onto one person.

He was the captain of the Southern Michigan Control Squad, who had hunted down the Deer Woman alongside John Dee's descendant. He was kneeling on the oncoming ship, holding a candle, reciting hymns in a sacred tone, and firing a missile at Lin An's vitals.

Magus the Sage, an early 19th-century handbook on celestial bodies and ritual magic, was written by the mystic Francis Barrett.

Its content is compiled by the author from older manuals, with most of the material coming from Agrippa's "Three Books of Mystic Philosophy" and Pietro Dabano's "The Decameron". Through modern interpretation, it provides a detailed analysis of the mysticism of the Renaissance period.

This person was only at Disaster Level E. Lin An used his airflow to dodge the attacks of the Foundation members, then plunged into the river with a "plop," speeding through it and leaving a trail of splashing water before suddenly appearing in front of the Sage.

As shadows fell, the flickering green data was reflected in the eyes of the Celestial Sage. In the unknown, where faces were obscured, the terrifying humanoid seemed to reveal a smile of amusement.

"Ghost! Ghost!" he screamed, his face deathly pale. "Don't come any closer! Spare me!"

Immediately afterwards, strange black runes crawled up the face of the Heavenly Sage like ants, hissing as if a layer of sulfuric acid had been poured on it, and a burnt white vapor rose up. Before he could let out a second scream, it had already spread to his heart, causing him to stop abruptly.

The Complete Book of Magic IV: The Dark Winds - The Black Witch, the White Witch, the Scarlet Witch and Their Allies, Dark Magic, [The Devil's Elixir].

The system notification sounded in Lin An's mind.

"The entry 'The First Principle of Natural Magic IV: The Wise One' has been included. You have obtained the mediums 'Seeker' x4, 'Nature Priest' x1, and 'Dreamer' x1."

The fact that their relatively strong companion was instantly killed by the ghost made the Foundation members who were still attacking Lin An feel a chill run down their spines. Many of them were trembling and their souls were terrified.

Vanessa was right, this is the real ghost!

A genuine Alpha-level mystery!
Unlike the previous Thunderbird, the Ghost is no pushover!
Despair seeped into their very bones, and in just a few seconds, the Foundation fully realized just how foolish their self-righteous manhunt had been over the past few months.

Capture the ghost?

joke!

Surviving under his care would be a problem!
Why did they dare to overestimate their abilities and pursue the ghost, even to the point of having the illusion that the Foundation had a way to lock him in an isolation room?

The newly hired members wanted nothing more than to turn around and run away, while the more senior members gritted their teeth to suppress the dread that welled up inside them.

The ghost's capriciousness is not a provocation at all; it simply means he doesn't care what anyone else thinks!
If he wanted to, he could probably kill everyone and then escape unscathed!

The St. Anilof Foundation is not the hunter, but the prey of the [Ghost]!

Lin An changed direction, scooped up Adria as she fell, and her mother's osmanthus-blue eyes swept over the shouting crowd, lost in thought.

For her, who couldn't see the "Comers" energy, this situation must be terrifying. Lin An thought, Doris is still lurking somewhere, she can't be greedy.

"what!!!"

A heart-wrenching roar echoed behind him, a complex mix of emotions that vanished in an instant. The teleportation light flashed, and Simon raised his longsword to stab at the floating Lin An.

Activating the Philosopher's Stone, Lin An dodged the attack and flew into the air with Adria in his arms.

The members of the foundation were generally not highly rated and could not fly as freely as him. Moreover, they were so frightened by Lin An's thunderous attack that they dared not even shout slogans, let alone chase after him.

This was exactly the effect Lin An wanted; as long as he could get rid of the captain, he could escape.

Simon was not intimidated by the title "Ghost" at all. He flapped his wings and charged straight at Lin An, his deep silver eyes burning with all sorts of emotions.

This confused him for a moment; he felt as if Sariel was a ray of light through the clouds, making it impossible for Lin An to open his eyes.

As a mythical angel and the medium of the "Lord of Dreams," the captain possesses immense power and numerous methods, but also exhibits high levels of radiation and pollution. If he slacks off too much, he is more likely to perish here.

While Lin An was still thinking about what kind of strategy to use to repel Simon without harming him, Simon suddenly stopped in mid-air and pointed his sword at Lin An's throat.

"Don't move! Surrender." The angel stared intently at Lin An. "Surrendering to me is not surrender."

Ok?
Lin An was taken aback; those words sounded very strange.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, Simon turned his longsword around and pointed it at his own chest.

“I made a vow of honesty with you with this sword, and now I have clearly failed. Therefore, this sword is tainted, and from now on it will have no scabbard but my heart or your heart. Until death, I will pursue you, ghost.”

A chill ran through Lin An's heart. After a moment's thought, he immediately understood Simon's implication.

Does the captain know I'm the ghost?
impossible!
I clearly didn't reveal any obvious features!

Suddenly, a fly with purple eyes flew by and transformed into the appearance of a grown man a short distance away. He gave Lin An a mischievous smile, as if he were watching a popular show. Who was that person?

A guess flashed through Lin An's mind, and his pupils contracted—he was probably Chairman Emmanuel!
Transformation, concealment, prophecy... The chairman's prototype is completely different from the headquarters' report, at least at the mythical level!

Before Lin An could think further, the chairman spread his arms, and a fishing net that blotted out the sky covered Lin An. At the same time, he heard Doris's soft laughter in his ear.

"Thanks, Foundation!"

Doris and the president... are in cahoots?

No, it should just be a transactional relationship!

In an instant, Lin An understood the chairman's plan. He did not stop his men from sinking Bennett's ship, and he also led Vanessa to break into the ghost's true form, which led to him being besieged by the Foundation, all just to extort Doris at this moment!

What is the background of the chairman?
At least it can be confirmed that this person is definitely not Avia Emmanuel mentioned in Lord Arthur's email! — "He" replaced the original person at some point!

A deadly crisis pushed Lin An to the brink of despair. At the critical moment, Adria, who was in his arms, suddenly spoke.

“I know who you are now. Although I don’t understand the details, you seem to be deeply troubled, my dear child.”

Like a bolt from the blue, Lin An was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth.

He just realized how the captain recognized him, and how even Adria figured out his identity!
She's just an ordinary person!

“No matter what you become, a mother can always see right through her son.” Adria gently held Lin An’s hand. “And we are not just mother and son, but also accomplices in loneliness.”

She met Lin An's gaze, and in that instant, Lin An caught a glimpse of a faint love in her eyes. So nothing else mattered anymore. Lin An believed her words, believed that she, as a mother, had somehow recognized her son.

"Goodbye, remember me." Adria kissed the back of Lin An's hand, then leaped into Simon's attacking sword. "Bless you, child."

Doris abruptly changed the direction of her Canaan magic, aiming at Simon, who was caught off guard.

In the balance between hunting down the ghost and perfecting the Holy Grail ritual, the latter has an overwhelming advantage. As long as she can be reborn, she can't care about the old entanglements between Xi Yong and the Hittites.

"Hey, you've hit the wrong person! Stop!"

Seeing this, the chairman grabbed the fishing net and threw it at Simon.

The angel's sword and the pentagram collided with the fishing net. The energy spread along the mesh from the point of initial impact, weakening endlessly until it finally dissipated into a very weak ripple with a "thud."

"Boom-"

The city hall rang its six o'clock bells, the sound echoing dully.

The sun completely disappeared below the horizon, and night fell.

As the colors faded and the surrounding scenery turned into a black and white photograph, Lin An desperately wanted to pull Adria, who had closed her eyes, but he knew in his heart that it was impossible.

His mother's decision was the only correct one. She was always so clear-headed and rational. This wisdom had never been expressed in the form of love before, so when it suddenly pressed down on Lin An's shoulders at this moment, he only felt fear, melancholy, sadness, and extreme confusion.

Adria had indeed abandoned him for 21 years, but now she was sacrificing herself for him...

To be honest, I never really knew her...

Was my mother really the selfish and cold woman I imagined? Was there some hidden reason behind her actions? Adria Hughes... she loved me as my mother?

Questions filled Lin An's mind, causing the image of Adria that he had built in his mind since childhood to gradually collapse into unformed fragments.

But he controlled his emotions because he couldn't let his mother's sacrifice be in vain.

The three parties shifted their attention, and the energy that had been besieging Lin An dissipated.

Just as they were about to turn the Philosopher's Stone, the space here suddenly shattered.

A beautiful fragrance filled the air, blurring the boundaries of reality. A woman appeared, her upper body sexy and alluring, with three heads, and her lower body deformed into a black goat.

"Hahaha……"

"The witch of Bavomet smiled seductively."

"Come, ghost, come with me, I will be your home!"

Lin An stared at her for a few seconds, then nodded expressionlessly. He activated the "Dreamer" magic, and together with the witch, they vanished into an untouchable realm of bliss.

"Ugh——!"

Simon's longsword sliced ​​through Lin An's afterimage, the green code vanishing like a bug, leaving him only with the blowing evening breeze, slightly cool, as if weeping.

Doris embraced the falling Adria, Hebrew texts filled the air, and a pentagram extended, as the two were transported to a hidden space in full view of everyone.

The battle, which had ended in the blink of an eye, left only the still rippling and trembling river water, telling the story of the thrilling battle that had just taken place.

"Crash..."

The president folded up the scattered fishing nets, floated over, patted Simon on the shoulder, and spoke with great interest.

"It seems that this operation to capture the [witch] will not end so easily."

(End of this chapter)