booktalesy Chapter 4220 Facing Fear
Chapter 4220 Facing Fear
Chapter 4220 Facing Fear
Perhaps because there are not many buildings to block the view in the Void Layer, and there is no need to consider the "path", when Gray Porcelain sensed the path, it did not use the "fork" as the route as in the previous two layers, but instead chose the "general direction" as the coordinate.
After sensing all directions, Gray Porcelain pointed to the upper south: "That area gives me the strongest sense of danger. There might be multiple book demons there... and there might also be some book spirits mixed in."
Then he pointed to the northwest, and then down: "The sense of danger here is about the same as over there before, probably second in importance?"
Then he pointed to the northeast: "Those multi-story buildings over there also give me a sense of danger. But there aren't as many as in the previous two places, but because they are all concentrated inside the buildings, the density of book demons or book spirits inside is greater than in the previous two places."
Next, Gray Porcelain commented on several other directions that also posed a sense of danger.
Finally, Gray Porcelain turned to Angell and said, "That's roughly the situation. As for the specific choice... let's leave that to you, sir."
Angel waved his hand: "I already said, the choice is yours, you make the decision."
In Angell's view, there are enough book demons to gather the hidden information from any direction.
Therefore, you can choose either direction.
Seeing that Angor insisted on making it choose, Gray Porcelain hesitated for a moment and pointed in a direction it had not mentioned before.
That was in the sky directly north.
Angell looked puzzled: "You didn't mention this direction just now, did you?"
Gray Porcelain nodded silently: "I didn't mention this place earlier because it's not as dangerous as the other places."
Angell seemed to understand: "So the reason you chose this direction is because it's not too dangerous?"
Gray Porcelain quickly waved his hand and shook his head, saying, "No."
"I chose this direction because I could sense that although the danger level in this direction was not high, the consecutive low-risk reactions indicated that there might be two or three book spirits here."
"My idea is to first pass the book spirit test to determine the general direction the cursor is pointing in, and then proceed with the location selection..."
The main problem was that the mechanical corridor on the second floor scared the gray porcelain, and it worried that the crack on the third floor was also far away from them.
Therefore, it's more appropriate to pass the Book Spirit's test first, confirm the location of the rift, and then choose which way to go.
“Okay.” Angell thought for a moment and also felt that it would be better to complete the Book Spirit Trial first to confirm the general direction.
"Okay, you stay here for now. I'll go and complete the Book Spirit Trial, then we'll come back and leave together."
Gray Porcelain nodded and recounted the specific information about the dangerous location he had sensed.
After confirming the approximate coordinates, Angell bid farewell to Gray Porcelain and went alone to find the Book Spirit.
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After Angell left, Gray Porcelain carefully found a spot with many books and sat down cross-legged, feeling the cold wind blowing from the void while looking around.
It seemed to be observing this vast, undulating sea of emptiness, and the towering phantoms dotting the darkness.
Soon after, its gaze settled in a certain direction.
Under the light of the floating lamps, one can clearly see what appears to be a birdcage-like building over there.
The birdcage-like building has no door, but many lattices. Through the lattices, one can vaguely see the bright light inside, as well as the slanted shadows of books.
Clearly, the birdcage-like building was also filled with books.
However, what Gray Porcelain was looking at at this moment was not those books, but a dark misty shadow floating up and down amidst the flickering shadows of the books.
Its shape is round and smooth, and from a distance, it looks like a black glutinous rice ball floating in the void.
"...Book Demon".
Although it was a bit far away, the gray porcelain could still tell that the "black dumpling" was real.
It looked at the misty shadow of the book demon, its eyes showing a hint of hesitation.
As it looked around, it unconsciously recalled what Gabriel had said before the first rift.
"The first layer of cracks will be left to the commander, and the second layer will be left to me, because Gray Porcelain definitely can't hold it."
At that moment, Gray Porcelain instinctively retorted, "How do you know I can't hold on?"
Gabriel gave Gray Porcelain a deep look: "Alright, I was too absolute. You still have a chance to defeat the Book Demon, but you're not going yourself. How about I leave the second rift to you?"
Gray Porcelain was startled and immediately refused.
However, after refusing, Gray Porcelain felt a little embarrassed, so she raised her head and stubbornly replied, "I'm not going to challenge the Book Demon because it's not time for me to take action yet."
"If it really comes down to it, I will definitely take action."
After it said that, Gabriel was about to say something, but Angel nodded first and said, "I believe you."
The bunny girl also raised her hand in agreement.
Even Angell and the rabbit girl agreed, so Gabriel naturally couldn't argue back. But when Gray Porcelain got close to Gabriel, it faintly heard him mutter, "If he doesn't dare to make a move in normal mode, I guess he'll be even less likely to make a move in perfect mode when we face each other in our true forms."
Although Gabriel muttered very softly, Gray Porcelain heard it all.
Even now, recalling it vividly is as if it were speaking to me right in my ear.
Gray Porcelain knew, of course, that Gabriel was using reverse psychology, but it also knew that Gabriel was telling the truth.
If they ultimately do go for the perfect challenge mode, and each person has to imprint a hidden message, then sooner or later they will have to face a book demon.
In normal mode, it doesn't even dare to challenge the Book Demon. But in perfect completion mode, can it immediately stir up the wind and clouds and face its fear head-on?
Even the gray porcelain itself didn't believe this was possible.
This analogy is like this: if you don't dare to charge in a safe simulation training, how can you suddenly not be afraid on a real battlefield?
Therefore, Gabriel is right.
Gray Porcelain looked at the book demon in the birdcage-like building in the distance, her eyes filled with conflict and hesitation.
It wanted to give it a try.
However, its timid nature, ingrained from childhood, makes it unwilling to engage in any potential dangers.
"Sigh... what should I do?" Gray Porcelain murmured to himself.
Why don't you give it a try? It's just normal mode anyway.
But if I fail, wouldn't that drag the whole team down? No, that's just an excuse. The core reason I don't want to take on the challenge is fear.
I can't be afraid? But my talent was born from my fear. So why should I go against my talent?
It's as if there's a little devil and a little angel fighting each other inside Gray Porcelain.
Therefore, it is becoming increasingly conflicted.
Even an observer watching this scene from outside the glowing bubble could clearly see through Gray Porcelain's conflicted state of mind.
When Angell returned from a distance, he saw Gray Porcelain's conflicted expression.
"??? What are you thinking?" Angell: "Your expression is all twisted."
When Gray Porcelain heard Angel's voice in its ear, it suddenly woke up from the vortex of its thoughts. It raised its head blankly, looked at Angel, and then subconsciously looked at the text column.
Only then did they realize that two positioning markers had appeared on the guidance radar. They intersected and located a large boundary area.
Clearly, Angel has passed the Book Spirit's test twice.
It was so preoccupied with its thoughts that it even forgot the time and ignored the blinking of the text bar.
"Has it already passed? Then, shall we choose a new route now?" Gray Porcelain stood up, looking flustered.
Angel: "What were you thinking about just now? You looked so conflicted?"
"It's nothing..." Gray Porcelain avoided his gaze, her voice lowered.
Angel raised an eyebrow and looked in the direction that Gray Porcelain had been looking... A hundred meters away, a birdcage-shaped building was suspended on the Flying Book Road.
Upon seeing the building, Angell also noticed the Book Demon, which was clearly visible in the reflection of the lights.
Recalling the extremely conflicted look on Gray Porcelain's face earlier, he roughly understood.
However, although Angell guessed the reason, he didn't say anything. He just patted Gray Porcelain's shoulder gently, his fingertips condensing a faint Nightmare Illusion Power, quietly soothing the anxiety surging in the other's heart.
"Alright, let's stop worrying about these trivial things and focus on determining the direction we should take next."
In Angell’s view, the fuss about gray porcelain is actually unnecessary.
In particular, this constant entanglement only leads to a continuous descent into a vortex of thoughts, which is a form of self-destructive internal consumption.
Back when Gray Porcelain was at the Nereid checkpoint, he didn't hesitate this much; he just went for it anyway.
He knew Gray Porcelain's nature very well: when it mattered, a sense of responsibility would propel it forward, and a surge of passion could overcome cowardice.
However, if you dwell on this matter beforehand, the internal conflict will take into account all the possibilities, which is a good thing for others. It is a strategic move and a precaution.
But this is useless for gray porcelain; it will inevitably wear down the youth's passion.
The personality of the Grey Porcelain is suited to being driven by a sense of responsibility, which makes it impulsively make choices that are completely different from its usual character; if you try to make it think, it will only make things worse.
Therefore, there's no need to rush him or point it out. When it really comes to that, his sense of responsibility will naturally help him make the choice.
This is why Angel didn't mention letting Gray Porcelain face the Book Demon along the way.
Because in times of war, even gray porcelain can be deployed by itself.
As for the claim that without experience in the normal mode, it's difficult to face the Book Demon in the perfect mode? That's not a problem at all... Don't forget, Gray Porcelain can solo the Myriad Realms Maze, so why would he be afraid of the Book Demon?
Even if Gray Porcelain makes a mistake in the battle, doesn't Angor's Nightmare Node still provide a backup?
In any case, there's absolutely no way we'll let gray porcelain lose.
Soothed by the power of the Nightmare Illusion, Gray Porcelain's inner anxiety and internal turmoil gradually subsided.
It saw Angell urging it with his eyes to choose a path quickly.
Gray Porcelain nodded and glanced at the "boundary area" on the guidance radar, which was slightly to the east.
The border area occupies a large area to the east, stretching from the northeast to the southeast. A more precise location may require more Book Spirits to pinpoint.
Now, which direction should we choose? East, northeast, or southeast?
Gray Porcelain's gaze swept eastward, and suddenly, its eyes fixed on the "birdcage" building due east.
Yes, the birdcage building is located directly to the east.
Although it no longer felt as anxious or internally conflicted, its pupils still trembled slightly as it looked at the birdcage-like structure standing in the depths of darkness.
However, it quickly took a deep breath, suppressed its inner turmoil, and turned to look at Angel: "Sir, how about we head due east first?"
Due east?
Angell looked at the birdcage-like building, then at the gray porcelain, "Are you sure you want to go this way?"
Gray Porcelain seemed to hesitate for a moment, but it was quickly replaced by a determined look: "Let's go this way. I just saw a book demon over there."
Angel nodded: "I saw it too. Wait here, I'll come over..."
Before Angell could finish speaking, Gray Porcelain suddenly said, "No need, I'll go with you, sir."
After speaking, Gray Porcelain, perhaps to appear more resolute or simply to clarify its own hesitation, repeated, "I'll go too!"
Angell raised an eyebrow; Gray Porcelain's words actually represented its decision.
If it goes with Angell, and you have to choose between the two book demons, you might choose it.
It was clearly prepared to fight the book demon.
Aren't you afraid of being chosen?
Gray Porcelain shook her head: "No matter what, I must try to fight the Book Demon."
Angel gave it a deep look and nodded slightly: "Okay, then let's go together."
Angel didn't say much, he just turned and left.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Gray Porcelain's eyes as she caught up with him and called out, "Mr. Angell, may I ask you a favor?"
Angell stared directly at the gray porcelain, waiting for it to speak.
"If I'm chosen, can I only fight once?" After saying that, Gray Porcelain's eyes darted around. "I'll just try once. After all, I'm definitely not as fast as you in a normal challenge, and I don't want to interrupt your rhythm... I'm not afraid. I've chosen to face the challenge head-on, which means I'm not afraid. I'm just thinking about the team. Yes, thinking about the team."
"Furthermore, as you just said, even in the Perfect Challenge mode, we should only need to challenge one Book Demon to obtain the imprint information, right?"
Hui Ci talked a lot, but many of his words were said without thinking, clearly an attempt to justify himself.
However, Angell didn't care.
Gray Porcelain took one step forward, then pulled back two steps, perfectly in line with its character.
In fact, Angell felt that it wouldn't matter if Gray Porcelain didn't take this step, because when the time came to actually fight, it would still take the initiative to step out.
However, now that the gray porcelain has come to its senses, Angell will naturally not push it back.
He nodded calmly: "Okay, one battle is enough."
Seeing that Angell had no extra expression, nor any mockery or sarcasm, Gray Porcelain felt a surge of gratitude in its eyes, and its anxious heart relaxed.
"I should be fine."
Angel nodded noncommittally: "Don't worry, there will absolutely be no problem."
After speaking, Angell secretly attached the Nightmare Node to Gray Porcelain's back while Gray Porcelain wasn't paying attention...