Returning from the abyss

After a black screen that lasted half a minute, the picture reappeared, this time no longer facing the wall, but someone holding a camera and starting to walk along a corridor.

【My path is crooked, yet I must move forward.We have left no retreat, and retreat is death.I use all means to plunder the riches of the world to support my huge consumption.I use the best education to raise my children, hoping that they will grow up while maintaining their true self.

Both Gustave and Justina advised me that they were my best friends but could not be my true companions.I thought, I should give them a present. 】

"Here... Grandfather's thinking has begun to become a little confused. He has been affected by his own research." Lu Ning said in a low voice.

At the end of the corridor, there is a door.A hand protruded from behind the camera, and entered the password on the door. After Lu Ning wrote it down, the door was opened.

Behind the door is a laboratory, the layout is different from the underground laboratory of the main building that Lu Ning saw before, so it should not be the same.

[The key word is reverse, and my research is born from this.Based on sin, I chose children with reverse traits. Their adulthood will become a proof of anchoring in this world. This is not much, but within a limited small space, it can occupy a pivotal position .

My son, Lynwood, was outraged by his disappointment with the rest of his children, as well as by me.He thinks that I should adopt people with more excellent abilities as children, rather than some people who seem to have great defects, which will take more energy to cultivate.

Dimitri is willing to make friends and treats people of any origin as equals.He is willing to enjoy the best food and taste the best stimulation, and he is not willing to risk his life for this, and thus goes deep into the world of adventure.Material stimulation can give him spiritual pleasure, this is the food I gave him.

Felicia's perfect and demanding pursuit is also the pursuit of another perfect self.Subbia is not a person who really meets her standards, but her patience is allowing her love and desire to form around her. When one day, Felicia really carves out the other half she wants, She will complete her own growth.

Juno Ito, I know he is indifferent to most things in the world, only has a voracious thirst for knowledge about human nature.For this reason, he stayed out of the matter, and designed all kinds of amusements that can best demonstrate human nature, and kept company with a group of people with the most prominent human nature.He is not dangerous but extremely dangerous. When he realized all this, he found a shackle for himself-Saotome Arisa.Juno Ito will not lose control, as long as Saotome Arisa is still alive.

Huo Yinglong, he has begun to restrain himself, but he can't completely control himself.He is jealous of those capable people, and is very dissatisfied that he can only resort to violence to solve his problems.He will find his way, when he can fully overcome the wildness that comes from within.

Cynthia's arrogance comes from her experience. She looks down on those with low abilities from the bottom of her heart, which also gives her enough ability to know people.It was a test for her to pass, and in terms of character, Cynthia was one I wasn't too worried about.

Mayuri Daita, she is still very young, although she has already shown her avoidance and laziness in future status struggles, but this is exactly what I want... Her cultivation has just begun. 】

At this point in time, it seems that Dimitri has grown up, while Felicia and Juno Ito have just started, and the remaining three are completely undecided. The age may be about six to eight years ago.

[Number four, recovery. 】

This time, the angle of view seems to be a candid shot. The camera is placed behind a flowerpot, and the two people can only be vaguely seen sitting and talking through the leaves and out-of-focus outlines.

However, it is the voice-over that speaks.

[I can't bear it anymore.

When I was young, I thought that I could overcome loneliness, and no matter what happened, I could continue our career with my inner persistence and longing for Elena.

Facts have proved that it is difficult for human beings to overcome this kind of spiritual torture.

The pay and rewards so far are completely out of proportion.

I have seen several psychiatrists, but it was of no use, because I couldn't express my inner thoughts to them, which formed a barrier at the most basic communication.

Someone recommended to me to find priests and pastors...but I know what the gods in this world actually are.

Unexpectedly, however, our conversation was more peaceful.

I can easily tell him some doubts about God, and he will answer me about his own understanding of faith.

His beliefs are different than some people I know.

When I asked him if the gods had ever cast a glance on the world, he said "never". 】

Then, the sound switched to the recording of the picture on the screen, which was obviously blurred.

[Mr. Howard, in such a position, you should have some feelings.In your mind, is the god a supercomputer that produces instant results no matter what is put into it? 】

【Do not. 】

[In this case, why do you seek this answer from me? 】

[However, the thinking of gods and humans should be different.How should we think about the behavior of gods? 】

[Why think?God exists, but what is the relationship between existence and us?We worship the gods, because they created the world and gave us the place where our lives were born. 】

【Therefore, what you believe in is an existence that has never responded to you. 】

[If belief is only for salvation, such belief in gods is not needed.Mr. Howard, you may think that what we get into church is what we get into.However, the ultimate reliance that people can get is only from the preaching of the church.We create scriptures, preach to the outside world, and publicize the deeds of our Lord, just to let people understand that kindness, wisdom, courage and loyalty can bring more goodness to this world, and it is for enlightenment, not to please the gods. After all, the gods Don't care what we think. 】

【However, if I really need anything, only gods can do it? 】

【Mr. Howard, I can tell that the gods you speak of are not consistent with what I believe in. 】

【Oh? 】

[The tone of your description of the gods is more like equality, or for people with a higher status than yourself.That is not the object of my faith for which I am praying.Since we are human beings, why do we need to recognize them with the thoughts of gods?God is omnipotent, but the god you speak of does not seem to be the case. 】

【Father, you are really a perceptive person... You are right, what I am talking about is the existence of some abilities far surpassing mine.And there are some things I hope to ask them for help. In this regard, they are like the gods you mentioned, and they don't care. 】

[The gods I believe in have no desires, no needs, and naturally don't need to respond to anyone's prayers.But Mr. Howard, it sounds like that's not what you're talking about. 】

The camera blurred for a while, and then switched to a study room, facing a whole wall of books.This time Lu Ning recognized that this study was actually Renix's own room.

[I decided to make a deal with the gods. I want to see Elena again. I still miss the time when I planned everything with her. 】

Lu Ning didn't continue to look back, and put her things back together.

"Miss?" Bayleaf asked.

"Let's go back and watch it together. After reading these, I basically know what happened to my grandfather."

After all the halos faded, Renix was just a human being.His inner distress has never been talked about since Elena's death, but he is still thinking about the origin of magic power - the contradiction between reason and dream is enough to make people crazy.

Of course, he can't be blamed for this, even he has almost succeeded. Looking at the current Bamu Island and the two endings that he experienced before, Lu Ning also admires this person's persistence.

Not everyone has the courage to carry out their dreams to the end.

"This is the past of my grandfather, and it also records the changes in his mentality all the time. I am too young to understand what happened that year, let alone judge the time of these videos accurately. I think we should go back earlier and let everyone together Research may lead to new discoveries. And the legacy of my grandfather is probably included in these eight videos."

Lu Ning thought for a while, and added: "There is still a doubt, I want to go back and discuss it."

"Then let's go drive."

The return journey did not encounter any special difficulties. When Lu Ning got out of the car, she suddenly asked the two servants in a low voice: "How did you two sleep last night?"

"I hope this matter can be resolved as soon as possible." Rosemary shook her head slightly, "Although she fell asleep, she was not peaceful."

"We will try our best to support it, but we can't guarantee how long we can support it, miss." Bayleaf smiled bitterly.

"understood."

When they returned to the main hall, Gustav and his party had already returned, and there was a regular hexagonal box on the table in the hall, which was about the size of a dinner plate.

"Everyone is back? Did you encounter any danger?" Lu Ning asked.

"There is also a trap in the Odd Eye Hall..." Gustav said, "but that trap was not particularly well designed, so I discovered it. It's so strange, judging from the trap we encountered earlier that used traces, The design this time is a little too easy to see through, and it doesn't seem like it was made by one person."

"Think about it later, what did you find?" Lu Ning asked.

"In the underground garage of the Qimu Pavilion, there is a small room next to it, which requires magic power to open." Gustav pointed to the table, "Raynix put all the magic books he used in there."

Lu Ning raised her eyebrows, a little surprised.

Although there is not necessarily only one magic book, the magic in the magic book can be used. Many magicians will put the text of the magic book on buttons, badges and other places on their bodies, but Renix obviously does not do this. Do it, he just doesn't need it.After he was old, he lived in Bachimejima most of the time, and this huge magic book was enough for him to cast all kinds of magic freely.

However, magicians will destroy magic books that are generally not used.

"It seems that only we can read this thing." Lu Ning said.

"what about you?"

"It's a video diary recorded by my grandfather."

After learning about what she found this time, Lu Ning had some guesses about what Miria and the others were going to find.

Among the things found in the seven annexes, the dowry in the mirror, the picture scroll, the galaxy of light and me, and the diary all seem to be related to Elena. Among them, the galaxy of light and me is suspected to be related to the recovery plan she saw. "Transactions" are linked.The other three items, the roster of servants, the video diary, and the magic book were related to Renix himself.

I guess the last one...

At this moment, Miria and the others also returned to the main hall.

Long Xin, who followed the past, carefully held a model set in his hand. The set was made very finely, and everyone could tell what it was at a glance—a model of Yamujima.

"Everyone, we found this in the mezzanine of the ceiling of Arashime Building." Saotome Arisa looked a little lonely, "The servants told me that this is a magic item, please help me to check it carefully."

"Looks like...a array?" Yu Guiting suddenly asked.

Everyone looked at him. After all, everyone knew that although Yu Guiting was a Feng Shui master, he was not actually a magician. He just had a wealth of Feng Shui knowledge and did not really enter the field of magic.

"Master Yu, array..."

"It was also what I recommended to Mr. Renix. At that time, he had already completed a lot of the construction of Yamujima, and he invited me here just for consultation. So I suggested that he prepare a formation plate for his Fengshui formation. "Yu Guiting said, "Of course, the array disks we usually use are simple items that mark important positions and nodes. In fact, this is naturally as close to the real thing as possible. I didn't expect Mr. Renix to really listen to it. Already."

"What time is that?" Lu Ning asked.

Yu Guiting recalled for a while: "For the construction of this island, we have communicated many times... To mention this, it should be nine to ten years ago."

Lu Ning nodded, and said to everyone: "Everyone, I found the video record left by my grandfather here, which seems to explain some of the past events on this Bamu Island, but in terms of time, it may be necessary to communicate with Those of you who have been with grandfather and father for a long time, take a look to sort out the order."

She ordered Escher to bring over a computer, and then played it back to everyone from the beginning of the number one.

In fact, the time of No. [-] and No. [-] is relatively vague, and only the time before and after Elena's death can be distinguished.As for number three, it is clearer. Of course, Subbia remembered the time when he and Felicia began dating. Combined with the information of other children, it can be basically confirmed that it was seven years ago.

Number four, which can be analyzed based on the information in which it said "find a psychiatrist and a priest", was six years ago.

The next number five is spiritual perception.This is Renix's exploration of human spirituality. In this video, he has obviously entered a state of frenzy. I don't know what stimulated him, making his words in this video full of passion, which is different from the previous ones. stability is completely different.And counting the time, it was almost the day when Yuangu Terakuro started to make a fortune. Six to five years ago, his first three works had been written, which coincided with the period when his inspiration began to explode.

Number six, array map.Rennix showed exhaustion again, but this exhaustion seemed to have finally accomplished some goal.He happily said in the video that his dream finally ushered in a glimmer of light. The timing of this video is also easy to judge, because there is also a video in it, which is a conversation between him and Gustav. I clearly remember that this was three years ago.

No. [-], Zhongyi, Milia remembered this time, it was the image from two years ago.Renix recorded a video of nine servants at that time. They were dressed in servants' costumes, lying on the bed, and the pattern on the neckline was emitting a dark purple light.Renix also walked out from behind the camera for the first time, putting the spices represented by the names of the servants in their arms one by one.