Global Abyss: My Skills Can Enhance Infinitely

Since Klein might be under military surveillance, Tao Yu hadn't been meddling with him these past few days, expecting that he would come to him when the time was right.

Meanwhile, Tao Yu himself stayed indoors and began crafting some new talismans with the extraordinary materials he had purchased.

Nightmare Talisman.

This was a method of talisman creation dictated by Klein, without any other use but to induce the wearer to experience nightmares, assisting Tao Yu in spreading fear.

If one were to actively crush the talisman and activate it with an incantation, it would form a more powerful one-time "attack," enough to plunge an ordinary person directly into a nightmare.

"Now that I've learned 'Dream Spirit Contact,' I still lack some divination methods. I'll go find him for instruction once he's out of trouble."

Tao Yu discovered that Klein's situation didn't seem too bad, as he still had people coming to him with commissions, and he seemed to be doing something at that gray business place at night.

After crafting a dozen talismans, Tao Yu began visiting the Mystery Study Club once more.

If telling some supernatural stories was useful last time, then this time I'll add some nightmare specials to the mix.

Hehehe...

...

"Oh my God, your story about the Pen Spirit was so terrifying. I had a nightmare that very night, playing games with the Pen Spirit all evening."

"Me too, but I was playing hide and seek with Sadako. I've been a bit insomniac, and this thing actually helped me sleep well, and it's exciting, isn't it?"

"Yes, although the nightmares are scary, they are thrilling enough, and there's no real danger..."

"..."

Tao Yu mingled at the Mystery Study Club quite comfortably.

The Witch Potion was slowly being digested.

Although he felt his method of spreading "fear" was a bit odd.

Eventually, these thrill-seekers made the Nightmare Talismans more popular than others, such as the Lucky Talisman, and even recommended them to people they knew.

This caught Tao Yu off guard...

"Your talisman-making skills have improved a lot. Have you advanced?"

It was that noble girl with Sequence Nine abilities, who bluntly asked Tao Yu with an "insider" attitude.

"Who taught you? Don't you know that unofficial extraordinaries need to stay hidden?"

Tao Yu offhandedly reminded the girl. Experience tales at My Virtual Library Empire

"Of course I know, but this is where mystery enthusiasts gather. Boasting about one's experiences and spreading urban legends is common here. If we scrutinized every single one, the official extraordinaries would be exhausted."

The girl said with a proud tone, apparently satisfied with her own cunning.

A bit narcissistic, it seems...

"Didn't your teacher tell you that other extraordinaries could be dangerous too? Perhaps, I might covet your extraordinary abilities."

Tao Yu's words immediately made Hei Rou'er's expression freeze.

"And you often secretly take other people's belongings and later 'help' them find those things. If they knew, it wouldn't be good, right?"

Originally, Tao Yu wanted to say, "Miss, you wouldn't want...", but considering her age, he decided against indulging in that bad taste.

A bit presumptuous, a young lady who seems clever but reveals a clear foolishness...

After being retorted by Tao Yu with just a few words, Hei Rou'er was somewhat speechless, not expecting her "clever" tactics to be noticed.

She felt a bit uneasy for a moment.

Fearing that Tao Yu would expose her.

But Tao Yu was just giving her a nudge, using a bit of leverage to prevent any trouble she might cause.

"So, keep a low profile. Don't think just because you've got some extraordinary powers, you can act out adventure stories..."

Tao Yu appropriately used some [Incite], making her nod frantically.

It even made Tao Yu feel the Witch Potion digesting properly.

Huh?

This method of 'preaching' is also a bit effective. This was somewhat unexpected...

...

When Tao Yu returned home today, he also found Klein waiting for him.

"Have you grown too fond of the Mystery Study Club to think of home? Is it that fun there?"

Klein had visited related clubs himself, so this was just a jest from him.

"It's alright. I've digested quite a bit of the magic potion. How about you, have your issues been resolved?"

Tao Yu casually asked, as the commission was already in place, and Mr. A didn't seem like the kind to default on his word.

"The divination suggests that the intelligence department has stopped tailing me. However, I'm not sure about the situation with the ambassador. I've hired a bodyguard to introduce to you, so she doesn't mistake you when you come looking for me."

Klein briefly explained the situation.

"A bodyguard? Where?"

Tao Yu, who had been asking casually, was also somewhat surprised to hear Klein mention he'd hired a bodyguard.

After he began to focus his attention, Tao Yu finally sensed something vague, but he saw nothing.

Even when using the Spirit Vision that Klein had taught him, he looked around and found nothing.

Extremely cunning hiding techniques!

Could they be hidden even from the Spirit Realm?

It seemed that only this reason could completely elude his Perception.

That somewhat surprised Tao Yu.

Such a capable bodyguard, eh? At present, those who can directly influence the Spirit Realm are all heavyweights.

Mr. Men and the world-weary grandee from last time were among them.

Even the artifact used by Fors, which merely made simple use of the Spirit Realm, could create an effect similar to teleportation.

Although he didn't normally compare to the state after his prayers, since becoming a Witch, Tao Yu had also indirectly gained the ability to leverage part of his powers.

It's hard to compare with Sequence Five, but he's definitely pressed Sequence Six.

Did this mean Klein could have hired someone from Sequence Five?

"Well, look at you, I couldn't detect it, very impressive. How much did it cost?"

Tao Yu was also somewhat surprised; by all accounts, this poor fellow from the same hometown didn't have that much money, nor had he seen him asking to borrow any.

"A thousand Gold Pounds, three days..."

Thinking of the price made Klein feel the pinch; he had obtained the money as the Fool from Miss Justice because he had paid The Sun for her.

Moreover, Klein was unaware that Miss Justice was contemplating how to repay the bounty, and the inexperienced he had asked for the 'astronomical' sum of a thousand Gold Pounds.

On the other hand, Audrey didn't dare take matters into her own hands and embarrass the Fool by offering more money, which led to this situation.

"Three hundred Gold Pounds a day, Sequence Five, not a bad deal. But what's the use of three days? It's not certain that it can be over in three days on the other side."

Tao Yu hinted subtly, referring to the mission from Mr. A.

"Well, I did a divination, and I'm going to encounter danger."

Hearing Klein say this, Tao Yu was stunned for a moment, then nodded in understanding.

Divination wasn't completely reliable, it was more like a probability science, determining the higher probabilities.

But for that very reason, the effect of divination itself was very strong.

Since he had divined a problem for himself, it was likely that there would be an issue.

"I get it, where have you been lately? Could it have been caused by something else?"

Tao Yu inquired.

"I took on a new mission, joined the Crag Club recently, and also went to the place Ian had recommended last time to buy some stuff. The bodyguard was hired from there as well."

"Alright, it seems to be the same old problem then. I'll be extra vigilant these next few days too. Come on, this is a good time to teach me some divination ceremonies."

Tao Yu, considering that Klein was in danger, wanted to learn the tricks while also watching out for him.

Since the divination said 'soon,' it could very well be tonight.

"Ah? It's so late already, isn't that a bit inappropriate..."

Klein looked at Tao Yu's face, appearing somewhat embarrassed.

"What's inappropriate about it? Stop being so prissy..."

Tao Yu dragged Klein straight into his room and then, like boiling an eagle, stayed up half the night, voraciously learning almost all the ceremonial magic that Klein had mastered.

While many principles still required further work and understanding, with the Enlightenment brought by his Innate Demonic Body, he was already capable of rolling up his sleeves and getting down to business.

"I don't have the Diviner's bonuses, but I should be able to perform some ordinary divination."

Tao Yu seemed somewhat pleased.

Actually, in this world, ordinary people can do some simple divination on a certain level through their Spirituality. With the extraordinary enhancement that comes with being a Witch combined with Tao Yu's mental strength, although not as good as a bona fide Diviner, it's still not bad.

Witches are quite adept in the use of Spirituality among the extraordinaries.

Who knows what the sequential pathway next door is like; either converging or contrary...

"Alright, I can't take it anymore, I'm going back to sleep. I still have to get up early for the club tomorrow."

Klein yawned.

"Okay, I thought they might come tonight, but it looks like they didn't. Are you not staying here? You could make do with the sofa."

"No thank you, it's just a short walk, and I'm quite picky about my bed."

Klein didn't consider staying over; he always felt it was a bit strange.

"Alright then, I'll keep practicing. Take care, and make a big noise if anything happens."

"Thanks, I will."

Watching Tao Yu starting up the divination ceremony again, Klein sighed; even his proper Diviner pathway, without the help of the gray fog to remove interference, might not be more effective than his.

This guy was indeed born to be an extraordinary...