Chapter 123: An Isolated Ideal Haven

Ke Lai En tasted the various odd drinks that Lei Ke Dun concocted from memory and intuition, and felt a bit dizzy all over.

These fruit‑ and alcohol‑based drinks didn't evoke any familiar memories for Ke Lai En, but they successfully got him drunk.

Ke Lai En felt his consciousness wobble, refused another drink, and collapsed onto a nearby sofa.

A brilliant starlight suddenly fell; Ke Lai En took a second or two to react, but not sensing danger, he let the light land on him.

Moments later, Ke Lai En felt his mental state much better, and the dizziness from the alcohol vanished.

"This is a sobering spell I developed; it's quite handy. Since I have it, the crows and rabbits at home haven't gone berserk from drinking."

Seeing that Ke Lai En's drunkenness had passed, Lei Ke Dun offered an explanation.

"Why did you let the rabbits and crows drink?"

Ke Lai En didn't know which part of the other's remark to retort.

"I even gave them magical pills; a little wine is nothing."

Lei Ke Dun didn't think his actions were improper, but he didn't linger on the topic either, switching to another question:

"Did you come to see me about something? Do you also want to try the unicorn figurine?"

As soon as the words fell, Tu Ba Ge hopped over, clutching an exquisite unicorn figurine, and handed it to Ke Lai En.

"A figurine? That's what you call it—so you really are a time‑traveler, huh? But is this a test of me now?"

Ke Lai En's mind instantly perked up.

Ke Lai En hesitated, looking at Lei Ke Dun, suspecting the other had discovered his Fool identity, otherwise he wouldn't have produced the figurine.

"This figurine isn't very smart; it not only rejects me, but also the crows and rabbits I raise."

Lei Ke Dun said, somewhat speechless.

After he himself failed to use the unicorn figurine, he let his own crows and rabbits try it as well.

The figurine repelled the crows and him alike, glaringly so. After Tu Ba Ge infused it with spirit, the figurine hesitated but still refused.

Hearing Lei Ke Dun's words, Ke Lai En's gaze flickered among Lei Ke Dun, the rabbit, and the crow, thinking the blame couldn't lie solely on the figurine.

Nevertheless, Ke Lai En curiously took the unicorn figurine and tried to infuse some spirit into it.

Ke Lai En's curious expression quickly turned to a black line, and he returned the figurine to Tu Ba Ge:

"This figurine is definitely defective; it outright rejected my spirit and emitted evil, disgusted emotions."

Lei Ke Dun was unsurprised, replying in a tone of "just as expected":

"That's normal; after all, it's a failed product."

"As for the evil and disgusted emotions, it's probably because you're an extraordinary of the Divination Path!"

Lei Ke Dun's words left Ke Lai En puzzled:

"What does that have to do with the Divination Path? That path isn't evil, is it?"

"Whether it's evil depends on the user, but this path is certainly bizarre in capability; once your rank rises you'll see that."

Regarding the high‑rank abilities of the Divination Path, Lei Ke Dun always felt the path resembled a villain more than anything.

"You know the Divination Path well?"

Mentioning the Divination Path sparked Ke Lai En's curiosity instantly.

"I know it roughly; at Rank Four it's called the Eccentric Mage—'eccentric' is its biggest trait. You're not here to talk about that, are you?"

After Lei Ke Dun revealed some information about the Eccentric Mage, he changed the subject.

"Eccentric Mage? The name itself feels odd; I thought later ranks might include circus characters!"

Ke Lai En sighed, then produced the extraordinary characteristic of that Mo Er Suo:

"I'm here to ask whether you buy the hunter's extraordinary characteristic."

"Buy! 400 pounds, about the price of two batches of primary materials for Rank Nine demonic pills, okay?"

Lei Ke Dun nodded and quoted his price.

"Fine! That's fair."

Ke Lai En nodded in agreement to the deal.

"Hold on, Tu Ba Ge, go get the money."

After the transaction, Ke Lai En prepared to leave; he still wanted to visit the Brave's Bar again.

Before Ke Lai En left, Lei Ke Dun, thoughtful, reminded him:

"If you see strange items, consider buying them. Trust your luck; some things are worth a try."

Without giving Ke Lai En a chance to question, an invisible giant hand slammed the door shut.

"Emperor Luo Sai Er was right; people who only say half the story are really annoying!"

Looking at the now‑closed door, Ke Lai En brushed his nose, which had almost collided with it, muttered something, and turned away from Mingsike Jie.

Time passed quickly while copying books at home; Miss Justice had already, via messenger, informed Lei Ke Dun of the meeting time and place.

The appointed Wednesday morning soon arrived, in Viscount Ge Lai Lin Te's study.

Miss Ao Dai Li of "Justice" addressed Xiu, Fo Er Si, and Viscount Ge Lai Lin Te:

"Today I will introduce you to a new friend, a powerful extraordinary being."

"A powerful extraordinary being? Are you sure he's friendly enough?"

Xiu, hearing the word "powerful," immediately asked cautiously.

"Xiu is only a bit worried; after all, a powerful extraordinary being contacting us seems unattainable."

Fo Er Si's voice gradually lowered; she realized that both Miss Ao Dai Li and Viscount Ge Lai Lin Te had reasons to let a powerful extraordinary being interact, only she and Xiu were exceptions.

"Don't worry, he's friendly enough!"

Ao Dai Li fully understood Xiu and Fo Er Si's concerns, but trusted her own judgment.

"And Fool Master's judgment!" Ao Dai Li silently added in her mind.

I have already instructed the servants at home, but when will he be able to arrive?

Ge Lailin Te was somewhat impatient to meet the powerful extraordinary being Aodaili spoke of.

I have already arrived.

Lei Kedun stepped out of the spirit world and directly appeared in Ge Lailin Te's study.

Everyone present was startled by the sudden appearance of the figure.

The experienced Xiu had already taken a defensive stance, while Foersi beside her prepared to flee.

Lei Kedun curiously scanned everyone present.

Golden-haired, blue-eyed, exquisitely dressed Miss Aodaili, Lei Kedun could affirm that she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen, truly befitting the title 'the most dazzling jewel of Backlund'.

Wearing a pale yellow lace-trimmed long dress, with her brown hair slightly curled and a beret on, Foersi, the Magician of the Tarot Club thereafter.

And Xiu Diercha, guarding against Lei Kedun, had some baby fat, delicate and soft features, messy shoulder-length yellow hair, about 1.5 meters tall, wearing traditional knight training attire.

Viscount Ge Lailin Te had slightly curled blond hair, light blue eyes, handsome features, an air of aristocratic haughtiness, and his attire followed the noble fashion of Loen.

Good morning, everyone! I am Al Teins; you can just call me Al.

Lei Kedun revealed the alias he had been using since leaving Feinibo Te.

Al Teins?

Xiu repeated the name, feeling it somewhat familiar.

Good afternoon, Mr. Al.

Aodaili was the first to nod slightly at Lei Kedun in greeting and say hello.

Afterward, Ge Lailin Te, Foersi, and the others also greeted in turn.

Lei Kedun wasted no time, directly producing a unicorn figurine and handing it to Aodaili, then explained:

This is the magical item you need to help test; you just need to infuse it with some spirituality, and it can be used.

After receiving the figurine from Lei Kedun, Aodaili found it more lively than what he had displayed at the Tarot Club before; merely holding it in her hand, she felt it warm, as if responding to her.

Magical item?

Upon hearing that the small figurine-like object was a magical item, Ge Lailin Te's gaze remained fixed on the unicorn figurine.

Foersi subconsciously touched the bracelet on her wrist, but quickly concealed the motion.

Okay.

Aodaili responded and prepared to infuse spirituality into the unicorn figurine.

Wait a moment, the disturbance might be sizable; I'll set up a concealment.

Lei Kedun stopped Aodaili from immediately infusing spirituality into the figurine.

Then, amid the doubtful gazes of the several people, he took from his coat pocket a paper figure folded from several sheets of pale yellow paper with gold-ed sunflower patterns, its surface bearing strange unknown symbols.

Lei Kedun shook out the paper figure, which instantly expanded into a sheet of starlight; these then coalesced into a humanoid figure about eighty percent similar to Lei Kedun. However, this paper avatar wore no glasses, appeared more mature, and its eyes were utterly indifferent.

After the paper avatar appeared, it reached out and tugged at the void; the surrounding scene seemed like a curtain being drawn back, and everyone instantly felt as if they were in a wondrous, dreamlike forest.

Mysterious reappearing, an ideal realm isolated from the world: it can create a temporary wondrous place that belongs neither to reality, nor the spirit world, nor the star realm, but is a secluded magical domain.

This is Lei Kedun's paper substitute, remodeled per Mr. Huang's suggestion, now become a paper avatar.

One only needs, when using the paper avatar, to briefly activate one's sage trait, and the paper avatar can easily become a demigod-level incarnation, thereby wielding the extraordinary abilities of a mystic scholar or even a grand diviner.

(End of chapter)