【Name: Oblivion Pocket Watch.】
【Danger Level: sealed-grade.】
【Appearance: A silver pocket watch.】
【Effect: The hands move backward irregularly. People in the vicinity lose an amount of memory equivalent to the time wound back. It can only move backward, never forward.】
【Sealing Method: Place it inside another clock; the ticking of the clock's hands must be constant.】
Was this the forbidden artifact that had caused her sense of dissonance?
'Magic mirror, are you sure it's this forbidden artifact at work?'
【Yes, Master. Although there are other forbidden artifacts or transcendent abilities that produce similar effects, based on the information you provided, this is the most likely candidate.】
Her sense of dissonance was explained, but many questions still remained in the depths of Olivia's heart.
Specifically, who was using this forbidden artifact? Why were they using it? Or was it currently in no one's hands, simply functioning on its own?
As soon as the thought occurred to her, Olivia shook her head inwardly. She felt the latter was unlikely; if a forbidden artifact were left unmanaged, the strange changes it caused would have drawn attention long ago.
In other words, this forbidden artifact must be in someone's possession. That person had likely encountered something that caused them to break the seal, allowing the artifact to take effect once.
Did it have anything to do with her?
Olivia wasn't sure if the activation of this forbidden artifact was due to other factors or related to herself. If it was related to her...
A chill intensified in her heart. Despite standing in the midday sun, she felt a cold shiver run through her body.
"Lady Melianne? Lady Melianne?"
The call from in front of her snapped Olivia back to reality.
She saw Director Georgina standing before her with a gentle smile. "Are you thinking about how to teach the children? I think you should ask for their opinions; they are at different stages of learning."
"You're right, Director Bates."
Coming back to her senses, Olivia could only lead the children to the designated classroom, or rather, the room assigned to them.
Currently, she lacked sufficient understanding of the transcendent events occurring within the orphanage or its surroundings. She didn't even know where to start, so she had to continue with her current duties while slowly digging for anything that felt off.
She entered a room that wasn't exactly clean but was quite spacious. It was filled with rows of natural wood-colored desks and chairs, resembling a small classroom. Once the children entered, they skillfully took their respective seats.
Aside from the monastery, the church frequently sent formal nuns to perform social services. Educational visits to the orphanage were not uncommon, so the older children were used to such things.
Olivia's gaze shifted and she noticed that Georgina had actually followed them inside and was staying nearby.
Seeing Olivia look over, Georgina said with a smile, "Lady Melianne, I would also like to stay here and observe. I wonder if you could grant my request?"
"Of course, Director Bates. That is your prerogative," Olivia did not refuse.
She opened The Goddess's Revelations and began to ask the children about their level of understanding of the book, pondering where to start teaching each child.
At the same time, she was also thinking about matters of the transcendent side.
'Magic mirror, magic mirror, because I am missing a segment of memory, I don't know if the current events are different from before. This makes it difficult for me to find the problem with the transcendent event. What should I do?'
【I am sorry, I cannot provide an absolutely effective method. After all, this is not the monastery.】
Feeling the answer emerge in her mind, Olivia couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She knew relying solely on the magic mirror was useless, but how exactly was she supposed to break this deadlock?
As an Initiate, she had technically stepped across the threshold of the transcendent, but people of this class rank could only absorb magic particles through meditation. They could not yet use magic particles to perform transcendent abilities; that was something only a Pilgrim could achieve.
Unless... she crafted talismans!
Olivia thought of the curriculum a nun was supposed to follow. Besides meditation, social service, and prayer, they also needed to master various types of knowledge.
For example, various languages.
In addition to the current Kelidosian, they had to master the languages of other countries as well as Sylvan Runes. Sylvan Runes were also a language—more accurately, an ancient language, or a transcendent language.
Applying this language to the transcendent field often yielded better results. For instance, in various ritual arrangements, if Sylvan Runes were used where text was required, the ritual's effects would be significantly enhanced.
Most importantly, Sylvan Runes could be used to create talismans. As long as these miraculous runes were combined in specific ways and inscribed on any object while supported by magic, the object would possess a certain transcendent effect.
Of course, most talismans could only be used a few times, or were even one-time use.
But right now, having such talismans would undoubtedly be a huge boost for her.
Olivia's eyes flickered as she spoke silently in her heart.
'Magic mirror, is there a way for me to quickly craft talismans? Any type of talisman will do.'
She had the memories of the original owner's past studies in her mind and had mastered some Sylvan Runes, but the original owner had never actually crafted a rune.
Under these circumstances, could she use the magic mirror to learn quickly?
Furthermore, Georgina was watching from the side, making it seem inconvenient to operate.
【It is possible, Master. Because the crafting of talismans is related to mental strength, and your mental strength is far superior to that of other novice nuns. Moreover, you have mastered the monastery's top-tier Radiant Meditation Method. During the process of crafting talismans, a person will be in a state of semi-meditation. The quality of the meditation method will play a crucial role. Of course, even so, because you are not yet proficient and lack experience, if you want to successfully craft talismans in a short time, you can only choose the simplest types.】
'Magic mirror, tell me the types of talismans I can craft and the methods to make them.'
【Currently, there are five types of talismans Master can craft: the Wind-Chanting Talisman, the Lightness Talisman, the Sleep Talisman, the Laxative Talisman, and the Flash Talisman. The methods to craft these five talismans are...
...
In another room, Mirabelle was standing before fifteen children assigned to her. They were all around eight or nine years old, sitting in their seats and looking at Mirabelle curiously, waiting for the lesson.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, filling the room with ample light.
"Study on your own first."
Mirabelle said a few words, then turned and pushed the door open to leave.
She should have taken out The Goddess's Revelations to properly teach the children, but she currently had no heart for it because she had sensed something wrong with this orphanage.
"Can you tell me the specific situation?"
Mirabelle lowered her voice, as if talking to herself. As she spoke, her gaze darted around as if guarding against some danger.
She had no specific destination, so she walked to the window and looked up at the sun. Strands of sunlight passed through her thick red hair, making it look even more vibrant.
Suddenly, she frowned and whispered, "What do you mean, it's best to leave here? Since I've sensed something wrong, I naturally have to figure out the situation. Besides, if I just leave rashly and the other nuns get into trouble, I will definitely face an interrogation from the monastery. After all, there's no reason for only me to be safe..."
She looked around and continued to whisper, as if talking to an invisible person. Because her voice was very light, it had a somewhat ethereal quality.
"A vampire's second advancement? Right here in this orphanage? What are the specific details of the advancement ritual?"
Mirabelle asked in a low voice, wanting to know more.
...
At the same time.
On the streets of the South District, a carriage bearing the church's emblem was traveling unhurriedly. Looking at its direction, it was heading toward the monastery.
Almost everyone in Kaliron believed in the Radiant Goddess. The most devout believers, upon seeing a carriage related to the church, would raise their hands and draw a pentagram across their chests.
"Praise the Radiant Goddess!"
...
Mirabelle had obtained the information she wanted. Even though Arilla did not approve of her next move, she still resolutely began weaving through the orphanage.
She was searching.
As she searched, she arrived at the cafeteria, where she saw a fat chef.
"It's not lunchtime yet. You shouldn't be here." When the fat chef saw Mirabelle, the fat on his face trembled slightly, and his eyes glinted with a subtle look.
Mirabelle scanned the area and couldn't help but smile.
"How strange. It's clearly not lunchtime, yet there's so much leftover... no, I should say, food that has only been half-eaten. Who ate all this?"
As she spoke, Mirabelle walked toward the chef.
"I'm very curious about this question. Mr. Chef, could you tell me?"
Watching Mirabelle walk over step by step, the chef also couldn't help but smile.
He wiped his hands on his apron and said with a smile, "Fine. Since you're so curious and want to know why, I'll tell you. I'll let you understand exactly who left this food behind."
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