Chapter 83: Clarity’s Dream
As Lonis’s body was gradually covered by the radiance of the orange sphere…
Alucia’s surprised cry reached her ears:
“Waaaah, there’s a cockroach.”
“A cockroach? How could there be a cockroach?!”
“It ran away!!!!”
Accompanied by Lonis’s shout, a barely perceptible black mass also appeared in the soldiers’ vision.
This was Alucia’s ability, the deprivation of the five senses… The black-haired girl could deprive anyone of their sight, and the degree of this could be adjusted. Whether it was to paralyze the target’s vision completely or only partially was possible.
Therefore, in the guards’ field of vision, it was as if a black shadow had floated by on the ground, truly like a cockroach scurrying past.
But how could there be a cockroach in the Temple of Clarity?
Lonis and Alucia had both been searched, and they hadn’t brought their storage rings with them.
Thus, the guards’ attention was immediately diverted, and Lonis, as per the original plan, stepped forward and extended her hand.
(I’m sorry, but Temple of Clarity, please grant me power.)
Lonis closed her eyes, and just as in the Fiery Abyss Temple, a scene gradually unfolded before her eyes.
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This was a dream from clarity.
With the first ray of dawn’s glimmer,
People opened their eyes, using their flawless gazes to behold this brand new world.
Learning from the flapping wings of birds, they invented gliders that spanned the sky.
Learning from the sound waves of bats, they invented radar that could communicate over long distances.
Learning from the breathing of whales, they invented submersibles that could dive deep into the ocean.
Learning and growth,
Observation and contemplation.
This very quality was what allowed humans to become the spirits of all things.
Therefore…
I acknowledge your efforts,
Just as I acknowledge your spirit of courageous exploration.
I, representing the girl god of the clear sky who symbolizes discovery,
Grant you,
A blessing from the Orange Abyss.
The ethereal voice and image then disappeared.
And before Lonis, two things slowly appeared. (Three things during the Fiery Abyss.)
The first was a reddish-orange gem—though it was crystal clear, it seemed to contain the sky and the distance within, shifting with hazy colors.
The second was a staff shaped like a long rod… However, before Lonis could get a clear look at the staff, she quickly recited the spell and stored it within the gem.
Otherwise, if the guards stationed outside discovered anything, it would be terrible!
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All of this action happened in the blink of an eye.
Alucia’s “cockroach” tactic only disturbed the guards for ten seconds… but these ten seconds were enough for Lonis to resonate.
And it wasn’t enough to just obtain the gem; Lonis still had to…
(Wuwu, this combat plan is really too strange.)
Lonis opened her mouth wide and swallowed the reddish-orange gem into her body.
This way, even if the guards searched them, they wouldn’t find anything… and because Lonis had already obtained the power of the Fiery Abyss, the gem wouldn’t cause any discomfort to her body.
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“Damn it, the cockroach ran away.”
“You two, go chase it.”
The four guards split into two groups; two went to chase towards the end of the passage, and two entered the temple to check on Lonis’s condition.
Unsurprisingly, Lonis sat in her wheelchair, appearing unharmed.
Seeing the two guards enter, the silver-haired girl even looked at them with a pitiful expression: “Mister guards, what happened?”
“You, didn’t you see the cockroach?”
“Huh? I was enjoying the blessing of the Temple of Clarity just now, I didn’t see any cockroaches.”
Lonis’s words weren’t exactly lies, as Alucia’s ability had not affected her. Therefore, the silver-haired girl had indeed not seen a cockroach.
“You have 5 minutes remaining, please prepare carefully.”
And so, the operational plan in the Temple of Clarity was finally successful!
Although the guards cast suspicious glances, neither Lonis nor Alucia left any evidence behind.
After inspection, no problems were found, and thus, Alucia, pushing the wheelchair, safely took Lonis out of the underground passage.
(Wow, sunlight… so dazzling…)
Lonis couldn’t be happier when she came out!
Not only could she feel that she was gradually regaining control of her body, though she was still a bit weak, she would likely recover normally in about a day!
Even more so, she had obtained the power of the Temple of Clarity.
With this, she had obtained two of the seven Rainbow Abysses, and it would be easier to arrange things with Miss Yue Linyi; she just needed to wait for a while.
(La la la~)
However, although Lonis wanted to share this joy with Alucia.
At the exit, a woman wearing glasses was standing there.
She wore a strange smile on her lips, her arms crossed, seemingly unsurprised by the commotion that had just occurred: “Alucia, you’ve been crafty again.”
This woman was naturally Ms. Suzuki. Lonis hadn’t seen her since leaving the temple. Who would have thought that Ms. Suzuki would be waiting for her outside?
“Ms. Suzuki, what are you talking about? Alucia doesn’t understand~”
Alucia, with a thick skin, said as if nothing had happened: “Ms. Suzuki, Lonis and I are very grateful for your help.”
“Hmph, help… I just wanted to confirm what that cockroach was all about.”
Suzuki’s gaze sharply swept over Alucia’s eyes, and she said in a low voice: “What is this method? How were you able to bypass the detection?”
“Ms. Suzuki, I, I don’t know… That cockroach was already in the temple, how could I have brought it in?”
“Haha, you know, the temple is extremely sacred, and there can’t be any cockroaches appearing.”
“Wuwu… Then, that was… something Alucia doesn’t know about…”
Alucia, this manipulative girl, was also very skilled at pretending to be pitiful. Her confused expression was even more innocent than Lonis’s when she was being teased.
“You’re unwilling to say, but I will know your secret sooner or later.”
“Te-Teacher?”
“And your purpose for coming to the school, just you wait, I will investigate until your background is completely clean.”
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Things were resolved just like that.
Although Ms. Mizuho Suzuki almost certainly suspected Alucia of trickery, the short-haired teacher did not continue to trouble the two.
After leaving Ruin Island, Ms. Mizuho let the two go.
And next, it was the matter that made Lonis most excited…
Now, it was time to confirm what abilities the Temple of Clarity truly possessed!!!!!
