Chapter 1266 - 1266 1265 Decision

Chapter 1266: Chapter 1265: Decision Chapter 1266: Chapter 1265: Decision “How should I choose?”

The talents on the fifth level feel much stronger and more functional than those on the previous levels.

At the same time, they present Han Dong with a challenging dilemma. Whatever choice he makes, he will likely have regrets.

“[Borrowing God] Once mastered, even when facing a Mythic Body, I’d still have a chance to fight.

The enhancement to individual combat power is unimaginable.

Moreover, the newly-upgraded Black Vortex Trunk, which has reached epic quality, would work very well with the effects of Borrowing God, minimizing the damage to the body.

What’s more exaggerated is that it offers an additional 30% myth comprehension.

The progress in the Demon World is already in its latter stages, with large-scale cross-dimensional wars and real world catastrophes being imminent.

Such an increase in comprehension could speed up the construction of my mythology, and it might even help to perfect the Mythological System.

[Embrace Death] greatly enhances death-related powers, and also increases myth comprehension by 10%. It also allows for faster energy and comprehension acquisition through The Dead, which will be very useful in large-scale battles… and for the Pharaoh avatar I left in Prometheus, it would result in a significant enhancement.

As for the madhouse.

How its effects synergize with the fourth level’s [Madness], it would definitely be a disaster.

The entire estate infected with madness, or a world-wide mad infection?

Such a being as myself would likely be labeled by the Black Tower as an ‘Out of control’, even more dangerous than a clown… Yet, this power comes from the Fate System, which indirectly suggests it’s recognized by the Black Tower.

That’s quite contradictory, could it be…”

A conspiracy theory formed in Han Dong’s mind.

“The madhouse clearly tends towards group infection, similar to most individuals labeled ‘Out of control’ by the Black Tower.

If the Black Tower wanted to limit me, the System here should strictly prohibit me from choosing the madhouse… but it doesn’t.

The Demon World has never been under the control of the Black Tower. In other words, the loss of control rate is 100%.

Regardless of how I influence the Demon World through Mad Laugh infections, the Black Tower doesn’t care… In fact, if a large number of demons are infected by me, it would even be a good thing for the Black Tower.

The Black Tower could change the Demon World indirectly through me as the middleman.”

Thinking of this, Han Dong threw a question to the System here:

“May I ask, in the summary of ‘I Have a Madhouse’, it says that ‘the consciousness connection with the infected will forever exist’ – what exactly does this mean? Is the relationship with the infected like a master-servant? What kind of connection and communication is possible?”

The Fate System immediately gave a detailed answer:

“Let’s first explain two concepts:

[The Infected] – Individuals who are infected with Madness and whose conscious occupation reaches more than 30%.

[Permanent Connection] – Infected individuals will establish a one-way channel to your consciousness on the level of thought, with your consciousness akin to a madhouse; they can enter but cannot leave.

The infected can spread low-level Madness to other life forms, but all the infected will be connected to your consciousness, with you as the central hub.

The relationship between you and them is merely like ‘ward and patients’; you can monitor them at any time but cannot control them.

When you die, you can be reborn through any individual who is 100% infected with Madness.”

Upon hearing this, Han Dong fell into deep thought.

The ability is indeed strong, but the scent of conspiracy is also very heavy.

It gives Han Dong an uncomfortable feeling of becoming a pawn for the Black Tower.

Also, there’s the part that irritates Han Dong the most – [Rebirth].

Such an ability would make Han Dong no different from the clown Pennywise, and could even slowly evolve into a second, more perfect clown… This contradicts the conviction Han Dong originally had when he killed the clown.

Han Dong held a firm belief of his own:

“I’ve been given a chance for a complete restart. If I can’t seize such an opportunity, no amount of rebirths will prevent failure.

The [Mad Laugh] I possess is unique; [Madness] provided an increase in abilities and raised the level of Madness, which for an individual is already very powerful; there’s no need to turn myself into a source of infection.”

Discard the idea of the madhouse.

However, before making his final decision, Han Dong tried to make a request of the System.

“May I ask, can I test out [Borrowing God – Faceless] and [Embrace Death]?”

The selection of talents is crucial, and it’s difficult for me to make a judgment just through a textual description.”

What surprised Han Dong was

The System’s answer was exceptionally direct: “Yes, that’s possible, but you will need to pay a corresponding talent usage fee, 50 points per use.”

“That cheap?”

Speaking with confidence from just having acquired 1000 points, Han Dong was assertive.

Following the payment of a hundred points,

A familiar metal seat appeared in front of Han Dong.

Even before Breaking the Breed, the allocation of Fate Points and hence elevating the seed’s level was done through cranial injection.

At present,

Two syringes filled with a viscous fluid were already suspended behind the seat.

Through injection, Han Dong would temporarily acquire two talents, lasting half an hour.

Click!

When sitting down, a series of tight metal rings bound Han Dong’s entire body, creating an impression of crafting a metal mummy.

“The talent experience will be conducted through ‘consciousness simulation’, and to ensure the stability of your outer state, a stabilizer will first be injected into your body, followed by two injectable talents for trial.

If you do not wish to accept the stabilizer injection, the trial will be terminated, and the points will be fully refunded.”

“Bring it on.”

Accompanied by a twinge in his lumbar spine, some liquid had been injected into his spinal column, instantly depriving the control over his body… At the same time, Han Dong’s consciousness was led to a vast space.

Here existed numerous conscious life forms used for simulated practice, available for any form of combat.

Immediately after,

Two needles were injected into the back of his head, and the experience began.

…

Half an hour passed.

[Settlement Space]

The metal chair used for binding was shattered and scattered in every corner of the settlement space, resembling the aftermath of a massive explosion.

Each piece of scattered metal was severely twisted.

Even though the chair was completely destroyed, Han Dong still maintained a ‘seated’ posture.

Hiss hiss hiss…

Clouds of murky steam kept rising from his body, with no clue as to what exactly happened during the consciousness simulation.

“Warning! Warning!

Due to the detection of uncontrollable danger that could lead to the collapse of the settlement space, the System has forcibly interrupted the ‘consciousness simulation’ process.

As an apology, ‘Healing Divine Water’ will be provided free of charge in the center of the room, please consume at your discretion.”

Upon opening his eyes again,

Han Dong got up with difficulty, using the wall for support, and moved slowly toward the central area.

Instead of drinking the Healing Divine Water, he proceeded to select his Talent Points. Han Dong seemed still immersed in the extraordinary state of the experience and wanted to seize this opportunity to allocate the talents he had chosen in his mind.

Fifth Layer – [Borrowing God – Faceless]

Upon completion of his selection,

Click click click~

A mass of crazily writhing Tentacles burst forth from the back of his head, enveloping his entire head from behind.

His body started to float during this process.

The murky steam that seeped from his body astonishingly constructed a ‘Chaos Constellation Map’ above.