I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

Several executors originally thought that behind this portal was a bloody and tragic battlefield like the previous two places. They were prepared to be "killed instantly" as soon as they showed their heads, so they took that step.

However, to their surprise, there was a peaceful and harmonious scene behind the portal?

I saw a large group of people busy at the construction site, as if they were building some large building.

Not far away there are large tracts of lush fields planted with crops like corn. Each plant is taller than a person, and small buds of fruit can already be seen hanging on the branches.

Further away, you can see large farms where all kinds of livestock are strolling around leisurely, looking very comfortable.

Not only were the executor trainees surprised by this scene, even Lloyd who was watching was very confused.

Based on the experience accumulated from so many previous tests, the "historical scene" that people today can experience must be some kind of critical and important event.

It was like the fall of a fortress, the collapse of a defense line, the destruction of a major town...

Therefore, what future generations will experience is bound to be this tragic battle situation...

When Lloyd was undergoing his fifth [Transcendence], he did experience some non-combat scenes, but they were all related to the heroic sacrifices of Mizkatok's predecessors, or to Hiltina, or even to himself.

Besides that, all he saw were the miserable failures of the past...

However, a peaceful and harmonious scene like this one, which is not linked to any other factors, seems very strange.

Is it because of the fragment of knowledge of the Redeemer Saint?

Want us to see some history other than failure and sacrifice?

Lloyd pondered for a while in his mind, then raised his sight and looked further into the scene.

On the farther horizon, a hint of black could be vaguely seen, but it was not a surging tide of monsters, but a circle of towering city walls.

It is not as solid and tall as a fortress, and there is an obvious gap in craftsmanship, but it can still provide some basic protection for everyone.

On the city wall, there are many soldiers who are not well-equipped and look like militiamen patrolling, holding very old and inferior weapons in their hands. It seems that they can hardly pose any threat to the monsters.

Some people were clinging to the edge of the city wall and looking around, as if they were waiting for something.

Until they saw a few small black dots appear in the distance, they suddenly burst into cheers, shouted towards that side, and waved their hands excitedly, not caring whether the other side could hear them or not.

Lloyd turned around again, lowered his sight, and returned to the construction site and wheat field, listening to what the people busy there were talking about.

"When this batch of corn is harvested, we won't go hungry this winter. At least the children will have enough to eat."

"Yeah, it feels like everything is getting better."

"I just wonder if the exploration team can make some progress?"

"Have hope. We humans are so powerful that we can't lose to those ugly monsters like this."

"Yeah! That's right!"

"I hope those monsters won't come after us again, so we can live a peaceful life."

"Ha~ What are you afraid of? If they come, we can just beat them back. We are not afraid of them anymore."

"This...but..."

"There is no but. As long as we are alive and as long as the children are alive, there is hope. We will eventually defeat those monsters and create our own future!"

"Yeah! That's right!"

Lloyd watched this scene silently, feeling a surge of emotion in his heart.

The scene before us was not some twilight-era shelter, nor was it the predecessor of the Eternal City and the City of Order.

It is just a small settlement that houses not many people.

Without any sophisticated equipment or powerful forces, they can only rely on simple city walls and bravery to protect themselves.

If you encounter a low-level monster, you might be able to deal with it, but any monster with a danger level of 4 or above can be slaughtered here with just mental pollution.

But the people here still don't give up, even though they are so small and the future is so bleak...

They still have hope.

Maybe this is what the Redeemer Saint wants to see for himself?

Perhaps from the very beginning, people misunderstood and thought that the name of the Eternal City came from the city's tenacity and long history.

But now, Lloyd has a different understanding.

Perhaps this saint just wanted to express that only hope is eternal...

This is why, after seeing such a desperate prophecy, he did not choose to give up on himself, but continued to look for his own way.

This most ancient saint has never forgotten his mission and responsibility...

So I will never let you go to die. Whether you agree or not, I have the final say in this matter!

Lloyd secretly clenched his fists and said in his heart.

And at this time, those executor trainees did not stand there in a daze, but blended into the scene smoothly and naturally, and became friends with those 'NPCs'?

They were either running over to help people lay out lines and pull measuring tapes, or running to the fields to help people pull weeds, and they were very active.

Soon, an NPC noticed these young men in uniform and greeted them curiously:

"You guys...are not from here?"

Lloyd was stunned when he saw this scene.

We can still communicate and interact?

Although testers have tried to communicate and interact with NPCs in previous historical scenes, like when Metis first entered the "Fortress Blood Battle" scene, he knew that his small arms and legs could not help much, so he tried to take care of the wounded.

However, it was all in vain. The wounded ignored her and her care had no substantial effect, as if she did not exist at all.

On the contrary, those monsters can find her, and she can also attack the monsters in return. Although she cannot defeat them, she has tried her best.

This phenomenon of being able to only interact with monsters occurs not only in one scene, but also in other scenes. Lloyd discovered it very early, and many testers also complained about this in their feedback reports.

The only possible exception was the scene where he met his 'good brother'.

Although his 'good brother' never responded no matter how he spoke to him, he never forgot Lloyd when he found something delicious and would share it with him.

But from another perspective, this may not be a real interaction. It is very likely that the "good brothers" were just repeating some things they had done in the past, and Lloyd happened to be in one of them, so he self-righteously thought that the two had intersected.

In short, no matter which possibility it is, this is the only isolated case, and its nature is very special, so it cannot be confirmed. It basically acknowledges the principle that communication and interaction are impossible in historical scenes.

Therefore, the "Fortress Bloody Battle" scene simulated by Lloyd later underwent some humanized adjustments. It is possible to have some low-level interactions with NPCs, and also to get some help by helping NPCs.

The degree of intelligence is obviously very low, not as lively and smart as the wives in pay-to-win mobile games.

The main reason is that Lloyd is really not good at this. His own [Projection] is so stupid that he can't even do laundry or cook, let alone other NPCs.

And he didn't have time to adjust the little details.

So now when he saw that the 'NPC' here actually took the initiative to communicate with the testers, he was undoubtedly shocked.

what is this?

Breaking the principle of non-interaction and achieving a certain degree of integration into history?

Is this also the effect brought by the knowledge crystal?

So what impact will this have on reality?

Lloyd only needs to think about these, but the executor trainees in the scene have much more to consider.

They had been surrounded by local NPCs, and were being pointed at by weapons such as pitchforks and hoes. They were explaining awkwardly:

"Well, we are not monsters. We are human beings. If you don't believe me, feel me. I have eight pack abs."

"No, no, no, we are not a gang. Have you ever seen the gangs that help you lay out the lines and hoe the fields?"

"Our origins? This... I don't know if I can tell you. I have to go back and ask our predecessors."

"No, no, we are not people of unknown origin, it's just that this is really hard to explain to you."

"Ah... I don't think there's any need to explain. We won't be able to stay here for much longer. We'll be gone soon."

As they explained, their figures gradually turned pale and transparent, and then disappeared on the spot amid the shocked and surprised gazes of the NPCs.

Then he went straight back to Tower No. 9 in District 18.

He did not receive any evaluation or reward, nor did he experience any battles or dangers. He just left peacefully.

As they disappeared, Lloyd also lost his field of vision and returned to the original trial scene.

They should be fine, right?

But it seems that they are not leaving the historical scene normally, but rather like they are being deported?

why?

Because they communicated with the 'NPC'?

Or was his identity discovered by the 'NPC'?

Both are possible. Let’s see what happens in the next group. I wonder if we can draw any conclusions.

After some thought, Lloyd looked at the team that was about to enter the final scene.

Why is it a team of people with connections?

Your 3000 critical damage isn't enough for you to stay in the trial a little longer?

If this is the case, wouldn't it seem that the 3000 critical damage is useless?

Lloyd looked at his sister and Weiya standing in front of the changed portal, looking very cautious, and couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Based on the functions of the original version of "Book of Evil", the longer you stay in the trial and the better your performance, the more rewards you will get in the end.

This is the basic design, and even Lloyd can't change it. He can only use 3000 critical damage to help his sister and Viya stay in the trial a little longer.

In the end, they came out the second fastest...

Lloyd quickly reviewed their subsequent clearance records.

Finally he shook his head.

Alas... I can only say that compared to critical damage, actual combat experience is more valuable...

While they were thinking about it, Everole and Viya were also ready and stepped into the final portal.

The result was not entering the historical scene, but returning to reality?

Uh?

Lloyd was stunned for a moment, and quickly checked the progress of the trial.

The problem actually lies with that 'cute little Yi'?

The moment it entered the historical scene, it triggered a protection mechanism and sent my sister and Weiya out together...

Awkward……

Lloyd was at a loss for words and had to place his hopes on the Happy Team led by Eloro.

They had also finished the relaxing trial of Act 4 and arrived at the portal.

And Eloro was finally about to finish telling the story of her love adventure with Lord Uther.

"Anyway, this is it. When I become stronger and more powerful, I will definitely defeat that old witch and take back my Lord Uther! Then, we can get married. Don't worry, I will invite everyone to join us."

"Wow~ It's actually the reverse of the hero saving the damsel in distress, so romantic!"

"Hehe, I am even more curious about Lord Uther's appearance. How good-looking must a man be to be able to be so infatuated with our saint?"

"Your Majesty, who is this old witch you mentioned? Do you want us to organize an expedition to bring back your beloved?"

"Yes, as long as you, the Saint, are by my side, I am not afraid of anyone."

"Ahaha, this... is not necessary. This is my own business, I can handle it myself. Don't worry, I will definitely win!"

Lloyd was listening, not knowing where to start his complaints...

Come to think of it, you are obviously older than Hiltina, right?

Just as he was complaining in his heart, he saw Ailuoluo walking in front of the team, frivolously swinging an umbrella-shaped cane in his hand, and was the first to enter the portal.

Then, they were transported to an equally peaceful and quiet scene.

It looked like a high-tech laboratory, filled with all kinds of sci-fi instruments.

The most eye-catching ones are the two huge culture tanks, placed vertically on the left and right, filled with light blue liquid and a large string of bubbles gurgling constantly.

But in the culture tank on the left, there is a book?

It's a book with a very strange workmanship and texture. Although it has the shape and structure of a book, its texture looks more like living flesh and blood, and it would wriggle slightly from time to time.

In the culture tank on the right is a metal human skeleton, which is bare, without flesh, blood or organs, and looks rather petite.

The light around was dim, and there were no researchers around, so it was exceptionally quiet.

Eloro, who was originally full of joy and thought the trial was over, was stunned when he saw this scene, and the umbrella-shaped cane in his hand fell to the ground.