The sun is high

Justina used her bold conjecture to once again verify the "stereotype" of the residents of Vann about the mage group.

In the eyes of many people, spellcasters are always mysterious, cold and paranoid. When they show their extraordinary creativity and imagination, they often release shockingly destructive and frightening crazy tendencies.

Xiuge sat up straight and took a serious look at the soft-looking female mage in front of him.

It's hard to imagine that such a face can make such amazing ideas.

So Shuge asked: "Ms. Justina, have these thoughts of yours...besides me, anyone else heard of them?"

Hearing this question, a bitter smile appeared on the female mage's face, and she nodded: "I was so excited at that time, and I never thought that there would be so many traitors ambushing us. So...so I brought it up directly at a regular meeting."

"There is nothing we can do about it."

Through the memories "provided" by Bolva, Shuge almost immediately verified what Justina said. He could even feel the influence of the Black Sun Society through the remaining emotional fragments of Bolva. The members were shocked and horrified when they heard this bold idea.

And their reaction just verified the correctness of Justina's research direction.

Xiuge conveniently refilled Justina's empty water glass with some magic water, and then he asked seriously: "So...Ms. Justina, if next, let you continue to conduct research according to the previous idea , what are you going to do?"

Shuge's question made Justina couldn't help but raise her head, and her eyes became as bright as the magic lenses commonly used by mages in experiments - she stared at the young man in front of her.

As a magic scholar resident in Salem City, Justina has certainly heard of the "famous name" of Shuge Ernst.

Of course she knew that this name had nothing to do with magic academics and research in the past, but through the explanations and introductions of other members of the Legal Committee, as well as the exchanges the two had just had, Justina was vaguely A vague judgment arose - she realized that if she wanted to verify those bold conjectures and put them into practice, then the young man in front of her might become her greatest help.

So Justina said: "According to my set of ideas, if we want to really have an impact on those monsters, we must effectively interfere with their thinking... In other words, we must use some method, Inject enough will and thinking into them."

"In my original idea, there were three ways to try to achieve this goal."

Justina took a sip of the magic water in the cup, and then she couldn't help but frown. Although the water created by Shuge was full of magic power, it didn't taste very good.

After swallowing the water in her mouth with difficulty, Justina said: "The first method is to try to capture a sufficient number of samples and exert influence on them first. After successfully exerting a certain will and thinking After giving them to them, we will release them back to the group in the city, allowing them to gather and integrate with their own kind... In this way, we can continuously transform and influence the huge group of monsters through these samples."

"This kind of experiment has been done several times by Merlin Lehe's scholars on changelings. They want to use this method to cultivate a group of changing bugs that are not hostile to humans and can obey control. However, these experiments failed in the end. Although the thinking and instincts of the changelings are plastic, they still have individual differences, and there is no way to achieve complete integration, nor can they have an effective impact on each other."

Justina took a breath and added: "But perhaps, this method can be effective in Salem City. After all, those monsters can completely integrate with each other, but..."

Shuge shook his head and said in denial: "But they have too many memories now. To achieve this goal, we may have to capture samples from half the city. This is unrealistic... and they are growing very fast. Maybe they already have ability to discern our intentions.”

Justina nodded, so she continued: "The second method is relatively simple. In the process of studying the previous samples, I found that although these monsters are constantly learning our knowledge, everything they do , after all, it serves their own reproduction and devouring instincts, which means that in the selection of knowledge and memory, they will be more biased towards those parts that can help them find and capture prey."

Justina put down the water glass, raised her right hand, and stretched out three fingers: "The specific time, specific location, and the type and quantity of prey that may be obtained...just like other people in Vann who are interested in hunting. Like magical creatures with strong needs, they are very sensitive to this kind of information, and if we can successfully pass this kind of information to them, we have the opportunity to set a huge trap and trap."

Hearing this, Shuge nodded slightly.

The second idea proposed by Justina coincides with the plan that Shuge is considering.

For the descendants of the Dark Abyss, this method has a high probability of success. As long as they can find ways to forge the information they are interested in and use their hunting instincts to create corresponding illusions at a specific time, they will have a chance to defeat these dangerous people. The hunters successfully gathered together.

At that time, people can try to use special large-scale magic rituals to trap these monsters, or create a powerful magic explosion to cause sufficient damage to them...

Of course, this method cannot eradicate the descendants of the Dark Abyss, but as long as most of the descendants in the city can be mobilized in a short period of time and gathered together, there will be a chance to create a short-term safe space and open the sealing ceremony. So that the survivors in the city can successfully evacuate.

However, Xiuge was not in a hurry to express his position. He asked: "So, what about the third method?"

"The third method..."

Justina's expression flashed slightly. She hesitated briefly for two seconds, and then whispered; "The third method may be regarded as an extension of the first plan... Its goal is also In order to interfere with the will and choices of these monsters."

At this point, Justina stopped.

Xiuge noticed that the female mage's gaze seemed to linger on her missing left arm for a moment.

Finally, she gritted her teeth and said: "The wills and spirits of these monsters are integrated with each other. If among these wills, there is a case that is firm enough, strong enough, and absolutely beneficial to us...then, can this will Become the supreme ruler among them by virtue of your own abilities?"

Justina pursed her lips vigorously and added: "I... I have roughly calculated before that their control over magic is limited, which means that their mental strength will increase when they are dispersed. Very weak."

"According to previous calculations, we may need ten stream-level or above spellcasters, or simply two to three lake-level or river valley-level mages..."

Justina's voice became lower and lower, but she still insisted on squeezing out the second half of her words from between her teeth: "I can try to extract some ingredients from those monsters and transform them into usable The medicine is used to transform people's bodies, allowing them to become... while retaining their original will."

"Okay, I understand what you mean."

Shuge raised his hand and interrupted Master Justina's answer.

Obviously, the third method mentioned by Justina is similar to the "back-up method" prepared by the Black Sun Society for its members.

The difference is that Justina's idea is based on a clearer calculation result, and what she hopes is to use the tenacity of the victims to replace the chaotic thinking of the monsters to achieve this. The ultimate control over these unstable groups.

Xiuge's fingers gently rubbed twice on the cold black sun scepter. Out of nowhere, he asked: "Are your calculations accurate?"

"It still needs to be verified again. After all, those monsters have grown a lot, and maybe the final answer will be different."

Xiuge stared at the female mage in front of him for a few seconds, then he stood up and asked: "Mr. Justina, what if the person standing in front of you now is not me, but Hermit Jeant or someone else of yours?" Colleagues, will you tell them the third option?"

"Maybe... not."

So Xiuge nodded, turned and walked towards the door of the ward, and said at the same time: "Ask your colleagues to prepare the equipment and containers for the experiment. I will find a way to solve the problem of the samples. Give me a rough amount." That’s it. As for whether you want to tell all of these options to your colleagues, the decision is up to you, but I think that as the current interim leader of the station, Hermit Jeant has the right and must know these alternatives."

After saying that, Shuge walked out of the ward holding his cane.

Facing what might happen next in Salem City, Xiuge already had certain psychological expectations, and he was not the only one who needed to be mentally prepared.

In the early morning, before leaving the Legal Committee's residence, Shuge specifically found the hermit Jeant.

At this time, the taciturn temporary leader had already learned from Master Justina about the three plans she proposed. Because of this, he seemed to have become even more silent, and his posture and expression when walking were simply Like a sad but persevering stone statue.

"It won't be long before someone from Iris Street comes to visit...Hermit Jeant, don't resist them too much. If you want to break the current deadlock, everyone in the city must unite."

Shuge said to Jeant: "I know that General Boots may not be trustworthy, but at the moment, it is best for us to let go of some of our previous thoughts and concepts."

"I got you."

Jean nodded: "But in the short term, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave this station. This is already the safest place in the entire city of Salem, and Justina and the others also need a stable experimental place, Mel The eyes cannot fall into the hands of others."

"You don't have to leave, you just need to accept some of the soldiers from Iris Street."

Shuge said: "They may change some of the flags outside your station to show that Iris Street has occupied this place. Of course, these soldiers will also be commanded by you... As for the other survivors in the city and the Tricolor Brotherhood I will deal with such forces."

"Do you really don't need help?"

Jeant reached out and held down the magic-killing silver sword he carried with him: "If you need it, I can bring about ten mages to assist you. It shouldn't be a problem to clean up the Three-Color Brotherhood."

"No, there is no need to clean up these guys. After all, they are real manpower, and there is no need to waste them in such a place."

Xiuge shook his head: "However, you need to send some people as soon as possible to move the nearby survivors during the day...especially the areas I marked on the map. I have confirmed that these Most of the people living in the building are ordinary scattered survivors, who are most in need of help and most likely to be injured by the changes that follow."

After saying that, Shuge glanced in the direction of the Mystery Room of the Eye of Mel, and added: "As for the Eye of Mel, I still recommend that you continue to use it and keep sending messages every day. There is no need to ask Merlin Le and Just send an application and truthfully 'report' to them the changes and progress of those monsters."

Jean nodded, and then he couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Ernst, no, Master Ernst... I have some personal questions, can you answer them?"

"Speaking."

"You are indeed not an ordinary mage, you are very powerful... My instinct and the secret ritual I wear are always reminding me."

Jeante looked down at Shuge: "But I'm confused, why on earth are you doing these things, and why are you so confident about the next development of events?"

Xiuge shook his head and said with a smile: "Hermit Jeant, from beginning to end, I have never been the only one who has been working hard and trying. If you ask this question, it will make those who have died sad... They are here When you go to die, you shouldn't have the time and opportunity to think about 'why', right?"

"As for your next question, I can tell you clearly that the source of my confidence is not only the power I possess and my understanding of those monsters, but also from more people who are willing to fight for Salem City. People, there are actually far more of them than we thought... Believe me, Jeant Hermit, all are just waiting for a signal."

"It can take as short as two days or as long as a week. Soon, it will wake up more people, and by that time, we will naturally know what to do next."