It was a statue, of an unknown material, translucent like crystal, yet with a metallic luster flowing across its surface.
Its form was that of a person kneeling, arms outstretched, as if praising the gods or embracing something.
From time to time, brilliant starlight would illuminate its body, forming strange symbols, none of which Lex recognized.
It was as if these symbols did not belong to this world, but came from another dimension.
After purchasing this medium from the mystical book, Lex saw a line of text appear on the page, which turned out to be the instructions for using the medium.
"It shouldn't be difficult to consume the potion while injecting spirituality into the medium."
Lex placed the statue on the table, then turned the mystical book to the 'message board' page.
He had previously asked the Watcher about Cattleya, and by now, he should have received an answer.
The page turned to the first page, and indeed, under the message board, there were already some star-shimmering texts—the Watcher's reply.
'No Night Tomorrow: Cattleya is the adopted daughter of Roselle's daughter Bernadette.
Their apparent falling out is actually a means to deceive outsiders.
She is currently a Sequence 5, and will join the Tarot Club in the Future as the Hermit, becoming a Sequence 4 with Klein's help.
There's no need to elaborate on her specific combat power, as conflict with her is to be avoided; Bernadette is an expert who is currently impossible to deal with.
Cooperation can be considered, such as taking over Klein's task of providing **** blood to help her advance to a demigod.'
'No. 20171224120435864: Mystery Pryer pathway, currently Sequence 5, Future Sequence 4, many of Sequence 4's abilities are related to fairy tales, Cinderella, White Snow, etc.'
"The Star Admiral is Roselle's daughter's adopted daughter, their apparent break is a disguise, and she will join the Tarot Club in the Future."
"She is from the Hermit pathway, currently Sequence 5, and Sequence 4's abilities are related to fairy tales, which is interesting.
However, did this Watcher, who only has a number, only tell half the story?"
Lex continued to look down.
'Azure Sea Moon: 'Star Admiral' Cattleya, 'Hermit' pathway Sequence 5, she is a member of the Moses Ascetic Order.
She was adopted in her youth by the Mysterious Queen Bernadette (Roselle's eldest daughter), and later expelled when Bernadette predicted her destiny was not there, but the two still maintain contact.
She possesses extensive mystical knowledge; the preceding sequences of the 'Hermit' pathway are 'Mystery Pryer', 'Melee Scholar', 'Wizard', 'Scrolls Professor'.
As for her personality, she possesses the extraordinary ability of the Pryer's Eye, is very observant, and is a schemer, but occasionally shows a willful girlish side, and has deep affection for Bernadette.
However, the most terrifying person on the Future is actually Frank Lee, and it's not even because of his combat abilities...'
"She's very observant, I need to be careful about that."
"The Star Admiral is a member of the Moses Ascetic Order.
Hmm, the Iceberg Admiral is likely from the Knowledge Church.
Indeed, all the big shots have backgrounds."
"Frank Lee? I think I've seen his bounty poster, his nickname is 'Poison Expert', bounty 7,000 pounds."
"He's terrifying? But not because of combat ability, so is there something wrong with his personality?"
Lex casually glanced at the comment section below.
'Guardian of Our Warrior: Since you've obtained the Giant card, try accommodating it in your spirit body state; perhaps there will be a surprise.'
"Can a blasphemy card be accommodated in a spirit body? Hmm, if I use the staff of resentment, I can turn into a Wraith.
Theoretically, that state is equivalent to a spirit body.
I'll experiment with it when I have time."
With his mind on the advancement, Lex did not continue reading and ended the summoning.
In the Captain's Cabin, Lex meticulously arranged the crystal core of the Rock Troll, its corresponding blood, the heart and eyes of the Blade Assassin, the root of the Dark Flower, powdered fire-shaped gems, and other materials on the long table.
Next, Lex first placed the powdered fire-shaped gems into the iron pot he had brought from the kitchen.
As these glittering, fiery powders fell into the pot, crimson flames continuously erupted, nearly scorching Lex's eyebrows.
The Dark Flower root, Rock Troll's blood, and Blade Assassin's eyes were successively placed into the pot by Lex.
These auxiliary materials triggered different reactions upon contact.
Finally, a pale yellow liquid appeared in the pot.
It was very viscous, looking somewhat like mud, which Lex found rather unappealing.
He then put the Blade Assassin's heart into the pot; the heart quickly sank into the potion and was soon submerged by the liquid within.
The surface of the liquid immediately began to bubble, resembling the carbonated drinks Lex enjoyed in his previous life.
Soon, the color of the potion changed, gradually acquiring an iron-gray hue, as if the liquid had turned into mercury, causing Lex's mouth to twitch slightly.
He took a deep breath, picked up the last Material, and placed the Rock Troll's crystal core into it.
Immediately, the mercury-like liquid violently contracted into the crystal core.
Ethereal smoke instantly rose from the surface of the core, which began to violently contract and expand.
Once all the liquid had been absorbed, the core rapidly softened, transforming into a gelatinous substance.
This gelatinous mass turned dark gold, with occasional flashes of silver light, like streaks of sharp blades.
Lex took out a divination coin to confirm, and after receiving a successful omen, he poured the potion into a prepared cup, then picked up the medium statue.
"Only one step left."
Lex adjusted his emotions through breathing, then infused spirituality into the medium statue.
As his spirituality flowed in, the symbols on the statue seemed to activate, and the statue in his hand emitted a brilliant Light.
One by one, symbols emerged from the statue, expanding and spreading all around.
Suddenly, Lex felt as if this space was sealed by some power, becoming sacred, like a sanctuary.
Faint hymns reached his ears, as if thousands of people were praising a deity.
Lex felt his spirituality stabilize, and at the same time, the potion in the cup stopped flashing with sharp light.
He no longer hesitated, raised the cup, and poured the Reaper potion into his mouth.
Gulp, gulp.
The tasteless potion immediately rushed into his mouth, down his esophagus, and into his body.
Pain!
Instantly, Lex felt as if he had been sliced by an extremely sharp blade.
His skin and muscles burst open, making him groan in pain, and his neck and face instantly turned crimson.
At this moment, the hymns in his ears suddenly grew louder, soothing his body and mind, making the pain feel distant and remote.
However, very quickly, he again felt the pain of being cut by a blade.
This time, the pain came from within, as if his internal organs were also being sliced, but fortunately, hymns sounded again in his ears, making him feel as if he had found salvation, no longer in pain.