They all call me master

When the second cup of rich sugared hot cocoa continued to exude an alluring fragrance in the 'Psychic's Hall', the heavy sweetness of the first cup of sugared hot cocoa had completely restored Arthur's mood.

He put the two beards Pendragon just dropped and the previous beard into a test tube and deposited them directly into the [Box of Athos].

Then, he raised his hand and waved.

The [Box of Athos] placed in the corner disappeared from ordinary people's vision, but there was still a vague outline in Arthur's vision.

‘Very good [hidden] feature, sufficient for most situations! ’

After Arthur nodded with satisfaction, he turned his attention to the secret skills he possessed: [Arrow Guidance Technique], [Noise Technique], [Activated Rope Technique], [Vampire Touch], [Iros's Technique] Like], [Lockpicking], [Memory], [Wand Fighting], [Smoke Mirror Usurpation], [Colodi Sacred Wood Shield].

Of course, there is also the [Hand of Nothingness] that has been learned.

There are many secret skills, but the XP is only 60 points. In addition to the 'spirituality' requirement and the restriction that some secret skills require special materials, the only ones that can be learned are: [Arrow Guidance Technique], [Noise Technique] ], [Activated Rope Technique], [Lockpicking Technique], [Wand Fighting Technique] and [Hand of Nothingness].

Among them, [Lockpicking] requires 10XP and a deceiver's hair - before Arthur even thought about what the deceiver's hair was, the judgment was passed directly.

Definitely, his hair does!

‘Am I actually considered a liar? ’

‘I’m just a simple psychic! ’

Arthur emphasized in his heart.

However, the facts will not change.

Looking at the secret techniques that could be learned, the first one Arthur chose was [Hand of Nothingness]!

Invisible hands are really easy to use, who knows who uses them.

After that, according to the function, learn [Noise Technique], [Arrow Guidance Technique], and [Lock Picking Technique].

At this point, there are still 10 points of XP left. If enough XP is added later, Arthur is inclined to learn [Wand Combat].

[Wand Fighting Technique] and [Activated Rope Technique] are very similar, they both activate an item, but compared with [Activated Rope Technique], the wand's fighting ability is better and can become a fixed helper. Considering the increase in 'spirituality' after the secret technique is superimposed, Arthur is ready to give up the [Activating Rope Technique].

Of course, if the 'spirituality' is strong enough, Arthur will adapt accordingly.

The first upgraded [Hand of Nothingness]——

[Consumption 30XP, Hand of Nothingness Lv2→Lv3]

[Hand of Nothingness Lv3: Your 'Hand of Nothingness' has improved again. You gradually begin to discover the differences in your 'Hands of Nothingness'. They are more powerful and have a wider range than ordinary 'Hands of Nothingness'. Wide; Effect: Based on spirituality, it consumes physical strength and uses pictures and words to create two hands of nothingness to serve you. 】

(Note 1: omitted)

(Note 2: The hand of nothingness is invisible, but can be touched and will be damaged. When the damage limit is reached, the hand of nothingness disappears. When one of the two hands of nothingness disappears, you can replenish it, but there is And can only replenish one void hand)

(Note 3: The current level of Void Hand can pick up items no more than 20kg, the traveling speed is the normal running speed of an adult, and the maximum distance from the maker is 10 meters)

(Note 4: After creating a Hand of Nothingness, the creator will continue to consume physical strength. When the Hand of Nothingness picks up an item, the physical strength consumption is accelerated. When two hands of Nothingness are present, the physical strength consumption is doubled. When a hand of Nothingness is present, the physical strength consumption is doubled. When one hand of nothingness is used to replenish another hand of nothingness, the physical strength consumed is two hands of nothingness)

(Note 5: omitted)

(Note 6: omitted)

…

The moment knowledge and body were in harmony, Arthur could clearly feel the coolness in his heart drawing the pattern of that palm.

Originally, only the knuckles of the thumb and index finger were outlined, but now the knuckles of the middle finger are also outlined.

"Ei a!"

[Picture reply] blurted out, after Arthur carefully felt the difference of L3's [Hand of Nothingness], he almost instinctively thought: 'I can get more bombs! ’

Of course, in addition to bombs, the current strength, speed and distance of [Hand of Nothingness] can also cause considerable damage if you take a dagger and hide in the dark to make a surprise attack.

However, after all, it is not as happy as the bomb.

In the roar, everything was shattered to pieces!

As for fighting with a long sword?

Not enough power!

Too slow!

If you continue to upgrade, there is...

Um?

While Arthur was thinking, he subconsciously glanced at the next level of experience of [Hand of Nothingness], and then frowned.

100XP!

Level 4’s [Hand of Nothingness] actually requires 100XP!

According to the previous rules, Lv4's [Hand of Nothingness] should cost 40XP, but now it actually costs 100XP!

Arthur's eyes immediately looked at the description of [Hand of Nothingness]: Gradually he discovered the difference!

Is it completely different at the next level?

‘What will be the difference with Level 4’s [Hand of Nothingness]? ’

Arthur was both looking forward to it and happy.

What I’m looking forward to is the change of [Hand of Nothingness] Level 4.

What is pleasant is that Level 3’s [Hand of Nothingness] does not increase ‘spirituality’!

This gives him more room to operate!

Then, there are [Noise Technique], [Arrow Guidance Technique], [Lock Picking Technique]——

[Noise Technique Lv1: It is impossible to verify who created the original Noise Technique. However, most people use it to play pranks, or drive away wild cats and dogs; effect: based on spirituality, consumes a trace of With physical strength, silently reciting Tu Fu Yu Hei can make a loud noise within a radius of 12 meters from the caster. 】

(Note: The loud noise is about 80 decibels)

…

[Arrow Guidance Technique Lv1: The imperial court jester 'Harrington' invented this secret technique in order to perform the technique of throwing throwing knives. However, his invention was very unstable. After research by several occult scholars in later generations, it became A more effective arrow guidance technique; effect: Based on spirituality, by consuming a little physical energy and reciting the picture and complex words xiu, you can control the flying arrows, or shoot out the arrows at hand]

(Note 1: Only one flying arrow can be controlled, and the same arrow shot out is also one)

(Note 2: It is impossible to catch the flying arrow and shoot it back immediately, you must have a landing action)

(Note 3: The arrows shot are equivalent to soft bows)

…

[Lockpicking Lv1: Carmen was a thief in the Silver Age. He robbed the rich and gave to the poor. No lock could stop him until he started to go bald in middle age. Effect: Pull out a piece of your hair and recite the picture. Ka can turn it into a master key】

(Note 1: The plucked hair can only be used once)

(Note 2: The pulled hair remains active for 3 seconds)

…

When the coordination of knowledge and body was completed, Arthur's eyes were once again attracted by the [Lockpicking Technique]. He looked at the words 'middle-aged' and 'bald' and always felt a chill on his head.

'Will not! ’

‘There is no baldness gene in the Kratos family! ’

Arthur recalled his grandfather and uncles and was very sure of this.

There was also no increase in 'spirituality', so Arthur immediately looked towards [Noise Technique] and [Arrow Guidance Technique] - just two secret techniques at Level 1, which obviously could not meet his needs.

Looking at the remaining 10XP, Arthur hesitated slightly and chose [Noise Technique], which had more room for maneuver for the profession of 'psychic medium'.

[Noise Technique Lv2: Although most people think that it can only play pranks, or drive away wild cats and dogs, but as the level increases, it has some changes; effect: based on spirituality, consumes a bit of physical strength , silently reciting the Tufuyu Hei can make a loud noise or some rustling sounds within a 12-meter radius of the caster. 】

(Note 1: The loud noise is about 90 decibels)

(Note 2: The rustling sound can be the sound of wind blowing through the window, leaves, or some footsteps)

…

‘Hei! ’

Arthur thought silently in his heart, and immediately there was a sound of footsteps in the corridor outside the 'Psychic Medium Hall' - it was a little blurry, but it was definitely footsteps.

Hearing the footsteps, Pendragon climbed up from the cat's nest alertly and walked towards the door of the small hall.

Before Pendragon could poke his head around, Arthur picked him up.

"A successful experiment - the evil spirit is gone!"

Arthur said words that Pendragon didn't understand again, but his eyes were filled with thoughts.

‘Spirituality still hasn’t increased! ’

‘Isn’t it difficult to increase spirituality even if ordinary secret techniques are superimposed? ’

‘That’s news to me! ’

While Arthur was thinking, he walked towards his bedroom with the orange cat in his arms. Behind him, the invisible [Hand of Nothingness] picked up the equally invisible [Box of Athos].

The long night ended with Arthur lying in the bedroom on the third floor underground and taking Pendragon to sleep.

As the sun rises, it's a new day.

Last night, it was Christmas Eve in South Los Angeles.

There were no gunshots, no explosions, no bloodshed, no killing, and no death.

Everything is silent.

The shouts of the newsboys were still full of energy - although there was no real big news, the tidbits of a certain young 'psychic medium' continued to maintain the sales of newspapers.

People get up, wash, eat, go to work or go to school as usual.

Arthur woke up at dawn, not because of his biological clock, but because Pendragon jumped up and landed on his lower abdomen - even with a [Physique] of 1.8, Arthur had a momentary feeling of suffocation.

"Cat food or dried fish?"

Looking at Pendragon who kept rubbing against him, Arthur asked.

"Meow~"

Pendragon raised his head, revealing his watery, round turquoise eyes.

This scene immediately made Arthur give up his original choice and prepare to get some chicken breast for Pendragon.

But at this moment, the fence gate of No. 2 Kirk Street was knocked——

Snap, snap.

"Is this the residence of Mr. Kratos, the 'spiritual medium'?"

"There is something I want to entrust you with!"