Chapter 844: Monsters, Monsters, and Monsters VI
Arthur is not a person who makes a fuss.
This was true back in his hometown.
Upon arriving in this world, he was further tempered by the profession of 'Spirit Medium,' developing an instinct to conceal his emotions.
However, when he saw the attributes of the "Thief's Door," Arthur could not suppress his surprise—
[Stealing: Consumes one's lifespan to steal the other's items, skills, experiences, existence. Both parties need to undergo a 'Spirituality' judgment. When one's 'Spirituality' exceeds the other's, the judgment passes, and the stealing is successful. If the judgment fails, the target will become alert]
[Transplant: The Thief's Door can be transplanted anywhere you deem suitable]
[Immortal: The Thief's Door possesses divinity, and the transplantee will gradually acquire a hint of the immortality within the divinity, thereby stimulating their bloodline]
(Note 1: When fully mastered, the lifespan loss consumed when stealing the target's items, skills, experiences is greatly reduced)
(Note 2: When fully mastered, you can steal the target's 'existence.' If successful, you replace the target, and their 'existence' becomes yours. The memories of their relatives and friends will center on you, but the target will not disappear. When the target and you appear simultaneously, people's memories about 'you' may become partially skewed or confused)
(Note 3: Successfully stealing the target's 'existence' consumes immense lifespan. However, when you become the target, their lifespan, items, skills, experiences are inherited by you)
(Note 4: Inheriting the target's items, lost items cannot be inherited)
(Note 5: When inheriting the target's skills, the maximum limit of inherited skills will be determined by you)
(Note 6: When inheriting the target's experiences, you need to remain conscious; otherwise, you will lose yourself)
(Note 7: When fully grasped, you can transplant it to any suitable location, including but not limited to oneself, others, animals, plants, bricks, furniture, etc.)
(Note 8: Triggering the Immortal trait requires time, and differs between items. If the item lacks a bloodline, it will manifest a trait. After triggering immortality, the Thief's Door cannot further stimulate bloodline or traits shortly. Moonlight or Gold can restore the Thief's Door faster)
(Note 9: Once the Thief's Door is truly controlled, every successful 'theft' will intensify its divinity a bit more)
...
Gasp!
Arthur inhaled sharply.
The young Southern Lost Spirit Medium could never have imagined that the Thief's Door would have such heaven-defying attributes—to completely replace a person. This ability alone instigates fear in anyone who sees it.
Even if it consumes lifespan.
Even if a 'Spirituality' judgment is required.
If he knew of its existence, he would surely find a way to destroy or acquire it.
As for precaution?
There's no reason to guard against theft a thousand days.
'Wait!
Could it be that the 'Blood Marquis' thought of this back then?
Thus, this 'Gentleman Thief' experienced failure.
Even, a humiliating and desperate escape.'
Arthur thought of the "Bracelet of Carmen" and "Carmen's Leap," two props.
Especially the latter!
'Is Glast related to the 'Blood Marquis'?' Arthur couldn't help but ponder in his heart.
But the soon flashing "Death Intuition" quickly pulled Arthur back to his thoughts.
However, deep down, Arthur once again sentenced the Blood Marquis to death.
'Wait and see!
Soon, a big surprise is waiting for you!' Arthur thought internally, while his gaze swept over Note 9.
Clearly, the Thief's Door can still grow.
And this was a genuine pleasant surprise for Arthur.
If the Thief's Door continued to grow, what level could it reach? Arthur wondered internally, his gaze quickly retracting.
Of course, with Arthur's caution, he still remained on guard.
Thus, he wouldn't transplant it directly onto himself.
Fujin is a good choice.
Similarly, right now is an excellent opportunity to test various attributes of the Thief's Door—
Under the cover of Fujin's body dissolving, the Thief's Door was completely transplanted into the fragmentary floor beneath Fujin.
This time, the transplant wasn't superficial but truly within the floor.
Therefore, it wasn't seen by Count Bert or Little Lion.
Under normal circumstances, if both parties examined carefully, they would surely notice the discrepancy; however, under preconceived grounds and dual confrontations, Arthur successfully deceived them.
Then came Fujin's resurrection.
Different from other creatures.
Through the promotions brought on by Arthur's Talent and Bloodline, Fujin and Wuni not only broke free from the "Feast of Crows," but also acquired near 'undying' traits.
Even more, as long as there's enough 'Death Qi,' Fujin and Wuni would be truly eternal and unbreakable.
As for Arthur, what is 'Death Qi'?
'Death Qi' is nothing.
Standing still, 'Death Qi' plentifully rose.
More common than air.
More effortless than eating or drinking.
Thus, Fujin's resurrection presented no difficulty.
With Arthur's desire, Fujin resurrected.
Moreover, the 'Aura of Death' generated during death slightly compensated for the 'Aura of Death' consumed in resurrection.
Almost just a bit short of becoming a perpetual motion machine.
The resurrected Fujin was distinctly different.
Overall size remained the same.
Feather color did not change, remaining ominously black.
Only in the center of the forehead, an extra eye appeared.
The crow previously seeming ominous now transformed into something bizarre, as if making eye contact would summon calamity. Especially when the eye rotates, anxiety almost turns tangible; any witness's hair would stand on end.
However, this did not include Count Bert and Little Lion.
When Fujin reappeared, their battle ceased.
In this 'undying' warfare, it was evident Count Bert was stronger; Little Lion had used "Parasitic Revival," resurrecting six times, coupled with a previous time, reaching the seventh.
And Count Bert?
He had fully resurrected twice, plus once with "Medusa's Arrow," totaling three times.
Three to seven.
Count Bert decisively won.
However, this kind of 'undying' should not merely consider numbers.
Prior planning and arrangement were crucial.
In this aspect, Little Lion undoubtedly surpassed.
Arthur contemplated internally, viewing the two through Fujin's eyes.
"Who are you?"
"That death warrior just now was deliberately placed before me?"
Little Lion and Count Bert spoke simultaneously.
Facing such an inquiry, Arthur didn't conceal but nod directly—
"Yes!"
Distinctive intonation, Count Bert didn't respond, but Little Lion bristled.
"Is it you?!"
Undoubtedly, Little Lion still recalled Arthur's voice.
Perhaps, he even recorded Arthur's voice in a Messenger Stone.
"It's me."
To this, Arthur helplessly shrugged.
Fujin cooperatively shook its feathers.
Then—
The Thief's Door began to flicker.