I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

Lloyd currently only knows the first five [Transcendence] methods of the [Distortion] system, and has not yet acquired relevant knowledge for the latter ones.

But you can roughly guess just by guessing, it must be all kinds of "games" that are both seeking death and anti-humanity...

After all, if normal humans want to get involved in this system, they can only choose the stable and conservative route.

So the question remains, what level of valuables is this ‘orthodox path’ prepared for?

When Lloyd thought of this, he suddenly smiled inexplicably and shook his head.

Forget it, there’s no point in thinking about these issues. Anyway, our distorted system is very powerful!

Anyway, the improvement speed if I choose the conservative route is not bad. I don’t need to distort three or four systems, and I can magically improve the training level of two systems at once. Isn’t it beautiful to kill two birds with one stone?

However, Lloyd has also made long-term plans. If the two systems cannot [transcend] together in the future, and a third system is even needed to support the [distortion] side, then he will get involved in the [embodiment] side.

Although considering many people's choices and functionality, it may be better to choose [Intelligence], and the overall improvement may be higher, but Lloyd has a different idea.

When you [infiltrate] by yourself in this 'soul-body' state, you can't do many things because you don't have a physical body, so I really hope to be able to manifest an 'arm', or other similar assistance, so that you can do it. More action.

In addition, it is also good to have an extra hand to help in daily life. Dissecting monsters can be smoother, drawing rituals can be more efficient, cooking skills can be more advanced, and fighting can have an extra hand. Use only one hand to hold the gun.

In short, it will definitely be a lot more convenient.

By the way, when I go back to Eloro, I can hug her body or squeeze her feet...

Of course, this last purpose is only incidental, not the main one.

Coincidentally, through the previous analysis of the 'unknown fragment', he accumulated some basic knowledge of the [Embodiment] system, which gave him a good introduction and saved some time.

But these are all long-term plans. Lloyd has not even reached the third level of the [Veto] system at the moment, so these long-term plans are just random thoughts.

But if you want to improve the level of [Veto], you have to go to [Meet the Saint], and then you need to borrow a bell from Metis.

It's okay to use a music box instead, but the effect is not as good as using a bell. Lloyd prides himself on being a perfectionist young man, so of course he wants to use the best.

It's just that... the last time the two of them met, they ended up breaking up on bad terms for no apparent reason. The atmosphere was quite awkward, and they didn't talk to each other for several days after that...

Let's go talk to her. If necessary, treat her to a meal? You can even cook it myself to show your sincerity.

Lloyd was thinking about it as he ran to wait for the elevator.

As a result, when the door opened, he was met by a drunk Metis.

"Uh……"

Lloyd didn't expect to meet her by such a coincidence, and he didn't have time to think about his opening remarks.

On the contrary, it was Metis who took the initiative and said:

"Hmph...cheapskate..."

She cursed inexplicably first, and then continued:

"I have forgotten the unpleasantness last time, and I don't mind it anymore. I'm not angry with you anymore. After all, it's me too..."

As she spoke, she suddenly became a little hesitant, as if she was embarrassed about what she was going to say next.

After several seconds, she continued:

"I...even if I am the worst woman in the world, I am not that stingy, here~"

With that said, she took out the bell from her pocket and threw it to Lloyd.

Then, without waiting for Lloyd to enter the elevator, he quickly pulled the joystick and went upstairs alone.

In this way, he looks a bit embarrassed, as if he is running away...

Lloyd was holding the bell, and was a little stunned, not quite understanding the situation.

Was her 'hypomania' coming back again?

Or did she think she was still angry when she saw that she didn't come yesterday? Then he took the initiative to come to him and wanted to reconcile?

Lloyd thought about it and felt that the first speculation was more likely.

Sure enough, I still cannot understand the thinking circuit of a mentally ill person...

But no matter what, the bell is out of hands, so I should be able to borrow it from her normally in the future, right?

Just like that, Lloyd returned to the office with the bell, closed the door, and asked the little cat to guard the door. He prepared the rituals with ease, held the statue of the saint in his hand, and entered the [Thinking Realm]

Lloyd sat cross-legged on the grass, relying on the assistance of rituals, plus 170 points of [Cognition] and [Focused Learning] skills, and soon entered an excellent state of selflessness.

And beside him, an invisible force also appeared, condensing into the outline of a girl invisible to the naked eye, gently hugging Lloyd from behind, holding his waist with one hand, and caressing his chest with the other. She looked like a friendly girl next door.

But after hugging him like this for a while, the 'girl next door' didn't think it was enough. She actually changed her position and took the initiative to get into his arms, rubbing her cheek against his chest.

It's just that the movements look a little unfamiliar, not as smooth and natural as Ailuoluo or Yifrol, or even as good as Wei Ya.

This may be due to inner reserve, or it may be because this skill has not been mastered for a long time and more practice is needed?

In this way, the invisible 'girl next door' lay in Lloyd's arms for a long time. Until the effect of the ritual ended and Lloyd woke up from his state of selflessness, she was stuck for a second and quietly disappeared.

"Uh huh huh!"

Lloyd let out a comfortable groan, stretched hard, and said with satisfaction:

“Full harvest!”

He felt that he had received a lot of [veto] knowledge this time. If the progress of [transcendence] could be presented with a 'progress bar', then this visit would have advanced at least 15% of the progress.

This is quite an exaggerated efficiency, and it is the most gained ever.

If we follow what the presiding judge said in his notebook and quantify it, the progress that an ordinary extraordinary person with average talent can make in one [Meet the Saint] is probably less than 1%...

Even for geniuses, it is difficult to make more than 5% progress at a time.

Sure enough, my talent is not much worse than that of my sister. I really deserve to be a genius and extraordinary sibling!

Lloyd felt a little proud.

Corresponding to this progress, there is a lot of extra knowledge in his mind, which allows his [Veto Declaration] skill to have the effect of imprisoning low-risk monsters.

Most monsters with danger levels of 1 and 2 will be disabled by [Rejection] and become living targets that cannot escape.

If you continue to go deeper, you should be able to [veto] the physical attack capabilities of such monsters and turn them into wooden piles that will not resist.

When the progress reaches the end, it should be possible to [veto] the extraordinary abilities, defense, etc. of such monsters.

[Rejection] The system is really one step at a time, focusing on steady improvement.

Lloyd briefly summarized it in his mind, then opened the panel and saw a lot of previous prompts that he had unconsciously ignored.

He couldn't help but be stunned, and understood why this time he would gain more than before.

[Ding~Insanity value +800]

[Ding~Insanity value +1000]

[Ding~Insanity value +1200]

If the family members are violent, [Meeting the Saint] will not only suffer mental pollution, but it will also become stronger than last time!

It turns out that this rapid progress comes with a price?

But if it’s such a price, please pay more, I can afford it!

Lloyd couldn't laugh or cry in his heart, but he wasn't too surprised.

Because I also encountered this situation during the previous [Meeting with the Saint].

But that time, he only suffered 3000 points of mental pollution, but this time, the series of madness points added up to more than 7000 points, more than double.

In addition, what he obtained from the executioner today actually directly promoted him to another level.

Lloyd first added the 5 points he had just obtained to [Cognition], raising [Cognition] to the same 175 points as [Rationality] and [Spiritual Power], and the bucket was stable.

As for the [Inspiration] at 100 points...

It doesn't matter, three boards are enough to make a bucket.

After adding points, Lloyd continued to review the panel prompts, then scratched his head and checked what was growing in his mind.

It turned out that this visit did not acquire knowledge about the [distorted] system.

Maybe it was because his eyes and attention were focused on the white part of the double helix tower?

The last time Lloyd suffered mental pollution during his audience, he thought it was caused by the knowledge from the [Distortion] system. But now combined with the results of this time and his better understanding of the saint, Lloyd has overturned the previous one. in conclusion.

These mental pollutions should come from rejecting the saint just like when he helped Elolo share it.

Judging from the fact that I will not be mentally polluted by holding the saint's statue in my hand, does it mean that [seeing the saint] is a more intimate act than holding the saint's statue?

It seems that the 'double experience' event is not completely over yet, but it is just a different way to accompany you?

But no matter what, this is a win-win situation. I gain insanity points, and the saint relieves the burden. It’s really a win-win situation, a square win.

So Lloyd not only didn't mind, but felt grateful and honored. As soon as he left the [Thinking Realm], he quickly said respectfully to the saint's statue:

"I am always willing to share your worries and feel honored for it."

The saint's statue did not respond, but exuded a gentle power, gently brushing his forehead, and then brushing his cheek, as if in turn comforting him for his hard work.

Lloyd was about to say something more, but he heard a knock on the door.

I went over to open the door and saw that familiar 'arm' again?