Chapter 780: Chapter 778: Storm_1 Chapter 780: Chapter 778: Storm_1 The current Kisaragi Chie naturally shows no trace of any Transcendent aura and is as ordinary as most people outside.
But strictly speaking, there is indeed something about her that could connect her to Transcendent powers–a certain artificially defined attribute.
From the experiences in the previous mission, it was known that the Kamakura Family, including Kamakura Shinji, were aware of the Infamy Rule game, but that was as far as it went–they had not attempted to actually test how deep it ran.
However, my speculation about the reasons for losing control over the Severing Godly Seal was acknowledged by the warehouse, indicative that even as a spectator, one cannot avoid being “contaminated” by the concept.
And so far there are no signs indicating that this contamination is targeted only at Transcendents.
In fact, considering the entire incident, it seemed to target ordinary people instead.
So could it be that Kisaragi Chie sensed something abnormal because, at some time before midnight yesterday, this meaningless attribute, intended only for entertainment, suddenly gained significance?
As a result, Kisaragi Chie gained persuasive power over her sister, and on Kagetsu Kana, an even more ingenious effect took place, elevating her directly to Transcendence?
If that were the case, it would pose a serious problem–the entire Ye Island, due to Yasui Tokiyuki’s participation as a guest, would have a large percentage of its population unaware of the show, meaning the number of people contaminated by the concept would be anything but small.
“Mr. Darcy, are you suggesting that from that moment, Kana underwent a change, even though she has not yet realized it herself?”
In the midst of contemplation, Kisaragi Chie had already gotten used to this mode of communication and quickly posed her next question.
Oh!
But the content of this question caused Fu Qian to sigh deeply in his heart.
It was not surprising that Kisaragi Chie had come to this realization, and it was completely rational for her to be unaware of her own abnormalities.
Fu Qian’s sigh was for the fact that she was, at this moment, still subconsciously doing everything in her power to protect her sister.
Her description of Kagetsu Kana’s behavior could of course be interpreted as not realizing that she had become a Transcendent, thereby also being viewed as a victim in Takagi’s death.
However, given Kagetsu Kana’s perverse nature, it was also entirely possible that she realized she was a Transcendent, covertly drove Takagi to madness, and then pretended to be a victim.
Suzune’s reaction just now was clearly taking this into account.
And Kisaragi Chie, who was a bit more shrewd than her, subconsciously assumed the first possibility even in her questioning.
“When the Night Watchman arrives, you can choose whether or not to tell them what you’ve discovered and speculated,” Fu Qian did not answer her question but offered a suggestion instead.
“Understood… Are you leaving now?”
Kisaragi Chie clearly understood what Fu Qian meant and could also sense that his enthusiasm had waned.
“Yes.”
Fu Qian nodded and stood up.
But in the next moment, after glancing around, he unexpectedly took off his mask and looked at the female fortune teller.
“Ms. Chie, your project is actually quite well done, but remember ‘diligence is the mother of good fortune, while play is the father of failure.’ You must not slack off,” he said.
“Including today, I understand that family matters may affect your mood, but regardless, you must keep up the spirit and remain steadfast in your post.”
…
Facing Fu Qian’s strange encouragement, Kisaragi Chie, who was already forcing herself to be energetic, exhibited a range of expressions on her face.
However, seconds later, she nodded and responded softly.
“I know, I will work normally in a bit.”
Good, good, teachable child.
Given Kisaragi Chie’s personality, since she said so, she was certain not to be idle.
Having successfully obliterated a lazy evil thought, Fu Qian couldn’t help but sigh–he found that she, like her sister, had also become easier to persuade.
Another piece of previous speculation had been confirmed.
Despite Kisaragi Chie’s outward appearance of tranquility, she was actually quite opinionated. Coupled with the physical discomfort of being bound all night, persuading her to open for normal business was no easy task due to the effects on both body and mind.
Yet she agreed rather quickly.
When Fu Qian left, he watched as Kisaragi Chie, who had followed him out, flipped the sign on the door to “Open.”
…
This gain seemed somewhat exaggerated.
It was still not too late when he left the Fortune Teller’s Cottage.
Fu Qian observed the men and women along the way, everything seemed as ordinary as usual.
But if his guess was true, it was hard to imagine what kind of transformation was taking place in the minds of the hundreds of millions of people on Ye Island.
Early on, Su Gao had mentioned that at the core of Infamy was the idea of competing for others’ cognitive power, regardless of whether it was good or bad.
This had just been confirmed; in Kisaragi Chie’s eyes, he certainly wasn’t a good person, but the cognitive influence he had on her was clearly significant.
If this effect were to occur among all people, and its magnitude was still increasing…
His earlier feeling wasn’t wrong after all; indeed, a great storm was brewing, but it was on a spiritual level.
…
“How’s the situation?”
Su Gao, who was immersed in the Abyssal Script when he returned home, naturally asked as soon as Fu Qian came back.
“Not great, our actions will be somewhat restricted for the time being,” Fu Qian shook his head.
Limited actions…
“What happened?”
Su Gao seemed a bit confused.
“Well, having an open case makes buying tickets difficult,” Fu Qian recounted his experiences from the trip.
“Considering I was at the scene the whole time, it’s possible I could be summoned by the Night Watchman at any moment.”
Kagetsu Kana had ascended to Transcendent, and Takagi died swallowing her hand…
The person who had traveled with them just the day before was now caught in such a misfortune, rendering Su Gao silent for a moment.
“Given the attitude revealed by Yin Hehong, it feels highly likely that the incident will be deemed Takagi’s fault due to an emotional breakdown,” she made her judgment after a while.
“I agree, after all, Kagetsu Kana’s conduct is beyond reproach, and the influence of Infamy is still just a theory without solid evidence,” Fu Qian clearly supported her judgment.
“Yasui Tokiyuki obviously has a great grasp on the situation, and so far, this artificially defined attribute has not shown any transcendent feedback on the body or mind.”
“But you still tend to believe it’s the influence of it that caused Kagetsu Kana to ascend to the Seventh Phase overnight?”
“That’s my guess,” Fu Qian did not hide his thoughts.
“Long ago, I had mentioned to Kisaragi Chie the issue of Cultivation Talent. If we attribute the anomalies on Kagetsu Kana to a special cultivation talent, perhaps it’s just too unique with no reference for a cultivation method.”
“Then her current state is undeniably like finding the right path and making rapid progress.”
“Of course, she might not realize this herself and is just continuing out of inertia.”