The Secret Code of Monsters

Chapter 114 Ch.113 Mysticism

"Mysticism, xenomorphology, theology, dreamology, organology, spiritology... Oh, thank you, Kratov." Fernandez took the coffee, took a sip, and continued: "There are also ritual magic, bird song and beast walk, alchemy, and... Secret History Theory."

Roland: "If I counted correctly, you seem to have said ten names."

"It's not normal to have ten of the nine great arts."

"Yes, ten, originally." Fernandez sighed.

As for the tenth great art, Shandel Kratov, who has the archbishop as his grandfather, obviously knows more.

"Secret History Theory."

The girl took over:

"Originally, there were indeed ten, Collins. But "Secret History Theory" became incomplete after the death of Saint Delis - she took away some knowledge about secret history, and at the same time, we have to prevent these remaining mysteries from falling into the hands of those with ulterior motives. ”

Nine Great Arts——

1) Mysticism:

The manipulation and study of "mystery", including the most basic "field" commonly used by ritualists, as well as advanced applications such as "thorns", "anchors", and "walls".

2) Xenomorphology:

Attached to the study of remains and materials, and the study of xenomorphs. It records in detail the xenomorphs that have appeared in the waking/sleeping world, including the conjecture and verification of their birth, the application and treatment of xenomorph materials, etc.

3) Ritual Magic:

Mainly based on universal rituals (small mysteries).

There are many practitioners, but some ritual materials are hard to find and only exist in theory.

4) Theology:

This is the required knowledge for every ritualist-the code, the great path, the scars of mortal nature, and the resting place of the gods.

5) Dreamology:

Analysis and record of the sleeping world, and the reasons for the birth of certain rules.

Ritualists cannot exist without the sleeping world, that is, they cannot exist without dreamology.

6) Organology:

As the name suggests.

Not many people master it.

It requires some talent, some restraint, and... a little hobby.

7) Birdsong and Beasts Walk:

Those who study this art mostly believe in the ruler of the four-fold spiral cycle: the goddess Eve, who is a ritualist belonging to the "Great Vortex".

Those who have mastered it in depth can get close to wild beasts to a limited extent, talk to them, and discover them from some clues.

8) Spiritual Body Studies:

The study of spirits, the ritualists of the Ring of Eternal Silence prefer this kind.

9) Alchemy:

Complex theory, fragmented inheritance.

At present, except for the Council of Truth and the Craftsmen's Guild, most of the knowledge about alchemy circulating in the market is false - it is imagined by fools and boiled by lunatics.

The above are the nine great arts.

This is the knowledge preferred by seekers of knowledge - it is also the legal and safe knowledge that ritualists can master.

Studying the great arts will not leave scars on the soul.

At the same time, there is no need to pray to gods or a certain existence to use them - after learning, it will belong to you forever.

"This is legal."

"Comparatively, there are also less safe and legal ones."

Fernandez said: "For example... the invisible art."

Like all rituals, the invisible art uses ritual objects, prays to a certain existence, expects a response, and obtains power - but the scary thing is that the invisible art does not require "secrets" and "fields".

Perhaps it corresponds to a certain principle, or perhaps it corresponds to an alien species, or even a high-level, evil cultist with ulterior motives.

These rural spells can be easily used by people, even if the user is not even an apprentice, even if he has never been exposed to the "secret".

As long as the conditions are met and the process is correct.

This is really dangerous.

Due to the existence of the great art, the invisible art is not so popular - for the ritualists, the invisible art is the real "little trick" in the mouth of ordinary people.

-Just like the nobles who enjoy the service of servants and the poor who have to calculate even when buying clothes, the invisible art is not as good as the great art in terms of complexity, depth of knowledge, and help to the ritualists.

"Only those who become ritualists can understand this knowledge."

Fernandez said.

"I'm telling you today, which means you can learn these."

Nine great arts...

"Are they all in the Inquisition? Should I choose one?"

"Of course not," Fernandez said, "It's not up to you to choose."

Because apart from the partially disappeared and partially blocked secret history theory, the other nine great arts are not complete.

"What I want to say is: each great art can enable the ritualist to master special skills if it is studied deeply - "unique skills" similar to the great rituals or secret organs. "

"For example, "Birdsong and Beasts Walk": enough knowledge can even allow the ritualist to learn how to talk to wild beasts. "

"Very wonderful power, right?"

"But unfortunately, it is difficult for us to have enough time and luck to piece together these fragments and reach its destination. "

"We can only try our best to learn and master those fragments in our hands. Then, chase the rest, or we will not be able to peek into its true picture until we die. "

The priest finished speaking in one breath, leaving Roland a long time to digest.

Then, he talked about another necessary knowledge.

Secret transmission.

"Secret transmission is a vague concept. "

"It comes from gods and principles, and like alien species, it was born in the world of sleep. As I told you, it may be a seemingly 'useless' poem or novel; it may be some kind of strange object, or a sound—— It might even be a blank page from which someone can decipher a ritual, a great art, an invisible art, or some special kind of knowledge..."

Fernandez paused for a moment, looked at the embarrassed Roland, and laughed.

"Chaos, isn't it?"

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I do have a bit of a mess, wrench.

"Because this knowledge, for ordinary ritual practitioners, is acquired bit by bit. You get it too early, too fast."

"Actually, it's very simple, Roland."

"You can think of secret transmission as everything."

"There are all kinds of knowledge in it: rituals, great or invisible arts, secret history, special mysteries, poetry, words of praise or curses of hatred, the coordinates of a certain place in the sleeping world...it is everything."

"It's a locked box."

"No one knows what's inside until it's opened."

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You are better than Fernandez.

"What should you call me?"

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teacher.

"Thanks."

"Fernandez, are you saying that the great ceremony you once held: the Sword of Judgment, also came from a secret transmission?"

Roland remembered the ritual he once mentioned to permanently enhance physical fitness.

"That's right."

Fernandez nodded: "Too many people enter the world of sleep and never wake up."

The world of sleep.

Heart of the Storm.

Fernandez mentioned the terror and danger of the sleeping world several times, but except for Aurora's silver-cast jungle, he had never seen it before.

"So, I have to rely on myself for the great technique..."

"No, the Tribunal is different." Fernandez spread his hands, and an invisible force pressed on Roland's shoulders. "At least there is a great art. We are more complete than any sect."

"Lord Enid and your seniors put it together——"

He said: "The Occult."

"This is the great art you have to learn next."

"How to create a "field", as well as more advanced "thorns", "anchors" and "walls". "

"I want to remind you."

Speaking of this, Fernandez became extremely serious: "The great skills are absolutely not allowed to leak out - I mean those skills after the "field". Even if you are dying, you cannot reveal a single secret about the Inquisition and the Great Art. "

Of course Roland knew that some rare powers needed to be kept secret, but...

If it comes from secret transmissions, it proves that it is not unique to the Inquisition.

It can be obtained by those lucky enough.

"Yes, it can be obtained from secret transmissions, but it must not be leaked from the executive's mouth."

Roland hesitated: "I heard from Ms. Enid that some ritualists can search the memories in their brains..."

Fernandez looked at him meaningfully: "I wonder if you still remember. You once left your name on a golden book with your blood..."