[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ring-of-fate":3,"chapter-the-ring-of-fate-the-ring-of-fate-chapter-820":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ring of Fate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2298789,4496,"Chapter 820: Stirring (Thanks to Mr","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-820",820,"\u003Cp>Don’t regret today’s choice… Lu Mi watched Julie’s back turn into her room, and he could guess what her words meant:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t kill Vanack today, you’ll regret it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Julie values Vanack a lot… thinks he’ll affect the final outcome of the underground mausoleum operation?” Lu Mi muttered silently, closed his door, and sat back at his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could understand Julie’s regard for Vanack—this most dangerous figure from Morola had just demonstrated a unique ability to exploit Morola’s weather, conjuring a hurricane strong enough to scatter the battlefield mist across the entire district, like a true, powerful demi-god; and according to Lu Mi’s subsequent observations, Vanack had apparently summoned terrifying lightning strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lu Mi was still unsure whether this ability had limitations—whether it depended on current weather, could only steer it toward similar conditions, and couldn’t force rain from a clear sky—even with such limitations, his prior display proved Vanack was, in some sense, truly equivalent to a demi-god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, based on Lu Mi’s knowledge of the “0—01” sealing records, if Vanack had truly submitted to “0—01,” he should still have other special abilities he hadn’t revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember the night Vanack was ambushed by Albus and Guxin—the weather was perfectly clear, but tonight is heavily overcast, ideal for wind, rain, thunder, and lightning…” Lu Mi held a book borrowed from the Church of Knowledge, yet didn’t read with the same focus as before; instead, he carefully pondered the hidden details in Vanack’s earlier actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Lu Mi silently sneered at Julie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this “witch’s” eyes, tonight was indeed the best opportunity to kill Vanack—Vanack himself was still severely wounded and not fully healed, the Tin Soldiers possessed near-demi-god strength and could handle direct combat, Guxin had undergone terrifying transformations with unknown abilities, and with Julie, the “Pain Witch” carrying something special, and Lu Mi himself, they had a strong chance of permanently trapping Vanack in those ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was, if Lu Mi didn’t “teleport” away, he might become the primary target of Guxin and the Tin Soldiers; then Julie would likely see this as the perfect chance to kill her boss and choose to ally with Vanack, aiding Guxin and the Tin Soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And do you really think I’m stupid? If Vanack is truly killed, with Medich suffering heavy damage and Guxin and the Tin Soldiers destined to be purged by the Enforcement Corps or the Church of Knowledge, won’t you ‘witches’ end up dominating everything? Then, facing your pressure or attacks, I won’t even be able to find a temporary ally… Such a drastic shift in the situation—I’ll deal with it after I finish reading the rest of the books…” Lu Mi muttered, adjusting the blazing white orb above his head so its shadow wouldn’t fall on the paper and interfere with his reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he confirmed the whereabouts of the “Pus-Swollen Severed Hand’s” head, he could focus more fully on his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that, he briefly reconsidered what Albus Medich and Julie truly aimed to achieve in Morola.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With divine or Angel-King backing, they surely didn’t just want to leave a mark on the terrifying artifact “0—01.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coordinate internally and externally to seize ‘0—01’ directly? The Church of Knowledge is still one of the Seven Major Divine Churches—they wouldn’t let their most important ‘0’-class sealed object be taken so easily, unless they intended to let it happen…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brute force alone probably won’t work—otherwise the ‘Primordial Witch’ and the ‘Red Angel’ would’ve acted long ago…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does ‘0—01’ need to undergo some kind of change?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I now have some idea how to approach ‘0—01,’ but no clue at all on how to leave a mark and gain its favor… Could it rely on Arista Tudo’s lingering aura?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or is it connected to one of my earlier theories?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Mi ended his thoughts, read for nearly another hour, then lay down to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Morola, he always slept lightly, constantly on guard against possible ambushes and the “witch’s” “illness” from next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he developed symptoms like fever or cough, he’d instantly wake up, “teleport” to the Church of Knowledge, and check his condition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the accumulating negative effects of going without sleep for days, he’d consider staying up all night thanks to the special ability that automatically refreshed his stamina and spirit at six a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, this also misled Julie and the others—if they discovered early that he could maintain sufficient energy without sleep and deduced the change at six a.m., Lu Mi wouldn’t be able to use this special ability to reset his state at a critical moment and turn the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Lu Mi deliberately lingered in bed for half an hour before opening his eyes, brushed his teeth, washed up, descended the stairs, and enjoyed the breakfast prepared by Les.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven or eight minutes later, Julie returned from outside the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Went out again last night? The “witch” is truly skilled at concealing her movements and whereabouts—you can’t even track her, let alone know when she left her room… Lu Mi turned his gaze away and drank his milk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie sat down quietly on a high stool two seats away from Lu Mi, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Les glanced at her face, took out a small cake, and piped on whipped cream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sweet food helps improve your mood,” the “chef” said simply, pushing the cream-topped cake toward Julie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie’s expression twisted instantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t need to improve my mood! I’m in great spirits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, she’s in a terrible mood… When she knocked on my door last night, she seemed fine… What happened out there after midnight? Lu Mi openly turned his head to study Julie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Les said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a chef, you must accurately judge the current state of ingredients to choose the most suitable cooking method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie’s eyes narrowed slightly, losing all trace of gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed ready to kill at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on prior observations, only the other “witch,” Sylister, could cause Julie’s state to plummet so drastically and bring her close to losing control… Had these lovers quarreled? Hmm, my rudimentary psychology told me Julie now seemed more worried than sad—she hadn’t hidden it… Worried… Lu Mi placed his right hand on “The Traveler’s Satchel,” preparing for the “witch” to lose control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, he thought of a possibility:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a member of the Enforcement Corps and a listed experimental subject, Sylister would inevitably be assigned to rotate through the underground mausoleum or replace the soldier dolls—this was both an opportunity and a danger for Sylister, who still retained some selfhood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Julie went out at night to meet Sylister, learned that she’d soon enter the underground mausoleum, and realized that when she emerged, she might become a true experimental subject—completely devoid of selfhood? No wonder Julie is so worried, her mood so terrible…” Lu Mi understood and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you laughing at?” Julie glared at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Mi sighed with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time might be fine, but next time? And the time after that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t solve the root problem, one day you’ll face the outcome you can’t accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie’s eyes flickered, then fixed on the cream-topped cake, remaining silent for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Lu Mi wiped his mouth and prepared to leave did she frown slightly and ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much do you actually know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Mi smiled back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe I know nothing—your expression told me the answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Lu Mi ascended the stairs, leaving Julie standing there, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trier, Grove Avenue District, Bellafo Street No. 6.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the night, inside the four-story villa, after “Muggle” departed, “Periodic Table” and the others returned, reuniting with “Professor” and “Associate Professor” in the parlor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing out the window at the darkness, “Periodic Table” sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it really wise to perform like this in front of ‘Muggle’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We didn’t deceive her—we only hoped to stir her sympathy,” sighed “Professor.” “The disappearance of Kermelo the ‘Pillar,’ Nikila’s suspected identity as the ‘Man in the Mirror,’ and the increasingly erratic behavior of the ‘Hidden Sage’ have trapped us—we can’t escape alone. But since ‘Muggle’ survived the ‘April Fools’ assassination, she’s grown ever more mysterious, clearly backed by powerful forces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, she’s still kind—though she may have sensed something odd, she still told us the underground tomb’s ritual square retains divine power, and agreed to eliminate Nikila.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Associate Professor” patted his wife’s shoulder in comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not just for ourselves—it’s for those we care about. We must survive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Periodic Table” gave a self-deprecating laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Six months ago, I never imagined we’d end up like this—how could such a powerful secret organization as the ‘Moss Ascetics’ suddenly collapse like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, just after breakfast, Fleurka received a reply from “Judgment” Lady:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Action against Nikila of the ‘Moss Ascetics’ can commence promptly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ‘Moss Ascetics’ high command has learned of Kermelo’s disappearance; another ‘Ten Pillars’ will arrive in Trier soon to handle this matter—but this won’t affect your operation against Nikila, if he truly is the ‘Man in the Mirror’ Griffiths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Moss Ascetics” already knew about Kermelo’s disappearance? Already? Was it because of my report, or did they just notice something abnormal? Huh… Our “Tarot Society”’s mole inside the “Moss Ascetics” must hold a high position—they provided intel on a “Ten Pillars” arriving in Trier and confidently judged it wouldn’t interfere with our operation against Nikila… Such certainty… Could that “Ten Pillars” be one of our own “Tarot” cards? Hmm… Fleurka fell into deep thought, growing more curious by the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Thank you, Mr. O of the Aurora Society, for gifting Mr. K the Silver Chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1622,"2026-06-20T06:22:37.987Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b11e2adec49369e64f5ab8f8f6add6eedf5ad5664f8c3f550fb7c670d548527b","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-821","the-ring-of-fate-chapter-819",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ring-of-fate-cover.jpg"]