Chapter 183: The Third Layer of the Thelema State of Mind

Tierni operated the data slate embedded in his arm, projecting the moon before Ninglu.

Ninglu noticed that one area was highlighted, and Tierni began to speak.

"My Lord, my squad members discovered that in the Aristotle Beta Dome, the average sleep time of the locals is one hour longer than in other domes on Luna."

"Everyone has nightmares every time they sleep, and the two squad members who went to investigate were no exception."

"Crucially, every so often, someone falls into a deep slumber and never wakes up again."

Upon hearing this, Ninglu nodded.

【Longer sleep time, nightmares, never waking up again.

If this is truly an extraordinary power, it should be related to the "Darkness" pathway.

It is highly likely to be the Eight-Legged Black Wolf.】

Thinking of this, he spoke.

"You have done well."

Subsequently, he confirmed through questioning and observing the aura that Tierni had digested the "Thief" Potion.

Ninglu then said, "Your performance satisfies me; I will enhance your abilities."

"Go to the waiting room; your strong-brain cat and Ranger-type Laser Gun are there."

"Return in five minutes."

A moment later, having advanced to Sequence 8 and reined in his power, Tierni whispered to himself: "Trickster."

"That is correct, Terra has many ancient families, and I believe you will find suitable targets."

"Are there any outstanding individuals in the Treasure Hunting Squad?"

"My Lord, there are thirteen individuals with outstanding abilities; they have all found items of value, and I have brought them to the palace."

Ninglu nodded slightly, "Order them to come and serve; I will test their capabilities."

The next day, while the grand celebration for the return of Leman Russ was underway on Terra, Ninglu boarded a transport ship to head to the satellite Luna.

Upon learning of the Primarch's arrival, the Orbital Defense Platform quickly and accurately communicated and identified the transport ship via identification codes.

After the "Selena Gene Cult" communicated with the Primarch Attendant, they learned that the Primarch's goal for this trip was not the gene laboratory, but an ordinary dome.

A black Gunship flew out from the transport ship, and Ninglu looked down at the Aristotle Beta Dome through the viewing window.

The battle that gave the "Luna Wolves" their name ended six hours later with the surrender of the "Selena Gene Cult."

Most of the moon's domes still existed, their silver domes, which were highly characteristic of the region, shining brilliantly under the sun's rays.

Ninglu did not immediately spread his consciousness to search, as this would startle the mythical creature.

As the Primarch had envisioned, the ship landed at the Aristotle Beta Dome half an hour before sunset.

The moment the sun's rays completely vanished from the Aristotle Beta Dome, the Primarch keenly sensed a pure darkness, surging like a tide, enveloping the entire dome.

Aristotle Beta seemed to be pulled into a realm of darkness; the dome's inhabitants were all breathing heavily, their consciousnesses blurred.

Whether lying in bed or slumped over a desk, they quickly entered dreamland.

Beside Ninglu, the members of the Treasure Hunting Squad, excited to be following the Primarch, also felt as if they had seen a tranquil moonlight.

Their eyelids grew heavy rapidly, and they yawned uncontrollably, as if they could fall asleep even while standing.

They tried their best to remain awake, but three of them still could not hold on and fell asleep.

Ninglu gave the willpower of those three a low evaluation.

The Primarch's black eyes flashed, and his consciousness spread in all directions.

In an instant, his consciousness covered the entire dome.

The Primarch did not sense the presence of any special or powerful creature, which did not surprise him.

He judged that what was entrenched in Aristotle Beta was the Eight-Legged Black Wolf, a mythical creature of the "Darkness" pathway, a pathway that excelled most at concealment.

Mythical creatures can hide traces in every aspect, misleading corresponding prying and Divination.

The Primarch's consciousness spread toward the minds of every resident in the dome; if his guess was correct, the Eight-Legged Black Wolf should be feeding on people's dreams and nightmares.

A person's mind is a true reflection of themselves; even if a mythical creature wants to devour it, it will inevitably leave traces within.

Unless the Eight-Legged Black Wolf is a mythical creature of Sequence 2 or higher, capable of ensuring that everything that happens remains unseen.

But it clearly had not reached that level; it had been discovered by Malcador and had even been "witnessed" by someone stepping across the moon.

The Primarch's consciousness, like moonlight, merged into the darkness and seeped into the minds of every dome resident.

His superhuman brain quickly distinguished among everyone's dreams.

Immediately, the Primarch made a discovery in the dream of a beautiful noble girl wearing silver silk pajamas.

The noble girl was running in a forest, and behind her, a giant wolf, pitch-black all over, was playfully chasing her.

The noble girl ran through the endless dark forest; terrified, she cried out for help, but all around was silence.

Every time she stumbled and was about to be caught, the black wolf would always miss, and she, having survived the ordeal, would rise with tears streaming down her face and continue to flee.

【Clearly, this black wolf is toying with the noble girl; it is likely feeding on nightmares.】

While Ninglu pondered, he had already identified the Silver Tower where the noble girl lived.

His consciousness covered the members of the Treasure Hunting Squad, the Honor Guard, and the "Hunters," instantly establishing a one-way mental link with them.

Only Sanchez, whose willpower far exceeded that of ordinary people, could not be intruded upon by the Primarch's consciousness in an instant.

The Primarch sent a Mind Pulse to the Reaper Lord: "Open your mind to me."

Sanchez did not hesitate; he immediately followed Ninglu's instructions and opened his mind to the Primarch.

When establishing the mental link with the Gene-Father, Sanchez, like the other Order Shadows, felt as if he were bathing in gentle sunlight.

Although Ninglu had not opened his mind to them, the keen-sensing Order Shadows were still immersed in the contact with the Gene-Father.

They experienced a sensation akin to being stroked by a father's large hand, a beautiful, intoxicating experience that was then broken.

A more three-dimensional and multi-dimensional picture of Aristotle Beta than the memories they had before the operation emerged in their minds.

The height, width, and length of every building,

They "saw" the fear, despair, and other emotions radiating from every household and every resident trapped in a nightmare.

Everyone instantly understood their mission from the Mind Pulse transmitted to them.

Like a net, they spread out across the Dome.

The Treasure Hunting Squad was located at the edge of the "great net," and Sanchez's target lay between the Silver Tower and the outer perimeter of the Dome.

The Primarch moved faster than the others; he ran at full speed, the air exploded with sound, and he reached the Silver Tower in a flash of black lightning.

Amidst the Darkness, the sound of a poem being chanted arose: "The Song of Peace ripples lightly,

Curled bodies stretch out within velvet,

The stars hang down like silver wind chimes,

Humming a soothing lullaby.

Time tiptoes along on dewdrops,

Afraid to crush the butterfly pupa sleeping in its swaddling clothes,

Deep within the folds of the eternal night,

All things are tranquil."

The poem was peaceful and serene, urging one to fall asleep.

The Primarch keenly sensed that his soul was being affected by a mysterious power, becoming sluggish, as if he had attained peace of mind.

【"Nightmare's" extraordinary ability, "Forced Dream Induction."

No, it is a high-Tier ability that has undergone a qualitative change.】

Having used a Sequence 1 level extraordinary ability with the help of the "Hand of Order," Ninglu immediately felt that a certain similar power was hidden within the "Requiem" ability.

Moreover, compared to the high-level power Ninglu used with his Spirituality, its power was more complete.

The Primarch's black pupils instantly expanded, filling his entire eyes, and he entered the third level of the Thelema Mindset—"Law of Will."

The philosophical concept of Thelema is: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law, Will is the Law, and all things obey the Will."

Following the Primarch's will, his mental power instantly condensed into a sickle.

The mental sickle slashed down!

(End of this chapter)