BXBX NOVEL Chapter 230: Seizing the Power of the Fool
"The instance we are about to enter is located on the opposite side of the mountain we currently occupy." The Son of the Sun said this while gesturing toward the other side of the mountain with his finger.
Kean followed the direction of The Son of the Sun\'s finger and gazed toward the far side of the mountain.
Although Kean was unable to directly see what lay on the other side of the mountain due to its imposing barrier.
He could sense a cave brimming with potent energy beyond the mountain\'s peak.
"I can now feel that there is a cave on the other side of the mountain that possesses an immense amount of energy. This cave must be the entrance to the instance, correct?"
Kean inquired directly of The Son of the Sun.
A faint smile of satisfaction appeared on The Son of the Sun\'s face.
"Your deduction is indeed correct! The instance we are about to enter harbors extraordinary power. Therefore, before we proceed, we must don protective gear."
The Son of the Sun then directed his gaze toward The Person in the Mirror.
The Person in the Mirror presented a set of armor that shimmered with a golden radiance before Kean.
"Only by wearing this armor can you safely enter the instance." The Person in the Mirror quietly cautioned Kean while handing over the armor.
"In addition to the formidable power found within the instance, we must also be wary of the monsters that inhabit it."
The Son of the Sun did not afford Kean sufficient time to don the armor.
The Son of the Sun continued to elaborate on the specifics of the instance.
"The monsters within the instance are in a constant state of flux. At first, you may encounter some seemingly inconspicuous creatures, but you must never underestimate their strength.
These monsters may merely be observing your every move for the time being. Once they have thoroughly analyzed your behavioral patterns, they will reveal their true power and launch an attack against you."
Kean was not particularly taken aback by the threat level of the monsters that The Son of the Sun described.
This was because Kean had previously ventured into several high-difficulty instances.
In those instances, Kean had undoubtedly faced monsters that he was unable to overcome.
Thus, Kean did not overly concern himself with the warnings, he merely stated with a hint of nonchalance, "Rest assured, I possess considerable combat experience within instances. I will not be easily overwhelmed by those monsters that deliberately conceal their true strength."
Kean\'s words did little to alleviate The Son of the Sun\'s concerns.
The Son of the Sun shook his head slowly.
"The monsters I just mentioned are merely the least formidable among those found within the instance. The most challenging adversaries are those that are ever-changing."
After delivering this statement, The Son of the Sun conjured an ethereal image directly before Kean.
In this spectral depiction, a spider-like creature was engaged in combat with a human awakener.
Throughout the battle, the spider-like monster continuously morphed into various other forms, making it nearly impossible for the human awakener to discern its weaknesses.
"Do you see now? This is precisely what I meant by the constantly shifting monsters."
After presenting the image to Kean, The Son of the Sun inquired with a tone that was somewhat more serious.
"I see it! I also understand that these ever-changing monsters can indeed pose significant challenges for us. However, I have already acquired the talents of a deity emissary.
I can collaborate with the architects of the apocalypse game. They can readily bestow their powers upon me for my use. With the strength of the apocalypse game\'s creators at my disposal, I can effortlessly eradicate these ever-changing monsters."
At that moment, Kean spoke with an air of remarkable confidence.
Having solidified his own state of mind, Kean was convinced that as long as he could activate his innate talents, he would undoubtedly prevail against any individual or monster in battle.
Kean\'s self-assurance elicited a slight sense of helplessness from The Son of the Sun.
"Confidence is indeed a commendable trait, but excessive confidence can easily morph into arrogance." The Son of the Sun was interrupted before he could elaborate, as The Person in the Mirror directly cautioned Kean.
"I understand the distinction between confidence and arrogance! I will not allow myself to become complacent or reckless while navigating the instance. When facing any monster, I will engage with all my might."
Kean responded while adjusting the armor he wore.
At that moment, Kean had successfully donned the armor that The Person in the Mirror had handed to him.
"Can we now proceed into the instance? You have already provided me with sufficient information regarding its circumstances. There is no need for us to waste any more time."
Upon finishing his statement, Kean prepared to head directly to the entrance of the instance located on the far side of the mountain.
The Son of the Sun abruptly blocked Kean\'s path.
"I have not yet shared all the information!"
Kean remained silent, simply gazing at The Son of the Sun, patiently awaiting the completion of his message.
"Those ever-changing monsters are, in fact, manifestations of the power possessed by Fool. You cannot eliminate those constantly shifting creatures.
What you can do is merely seal those ever-changing monsters away. As long as we can manage to seal them, we will be able to strip away the power that Fool wields."
At last, The Son of the Sun once again mentioned Fool.
Kean finally understood the rationale behind The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror leading him into such a perilous instance.
"Are you attempting to seize the power that belongs to Fool in order to utilize it for the resurrection of the Sun?"
In response to Kean\'s inquiry, The Son of the Sun displayed no hesitation and simply nodded.
"You are absolutely correct! Relying solely on the solar power found within weapons and equipment will not suffice for the swift resurrection of my great father.
Only by usurping the powers of other deities can we ensure that the magnificent Sun is resurrected in the shortest time possible. Among the surviving deities, it is, of course, Fool who possesses the most formidable power!"
The Son of the Sun had no intention of concealing his true objectives.
This is because both The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror needed to rely on Kean\'s assistance to advance to the next phase of their plan.
Kean nodded in acknowledgment.
"I understand. As your ally, I shall, of course, cooperate with your endeavors. However, I currently have a small question that requires your clarification."
At this moment, Kean\'s tone grew slightly more tense than before.
"If Fool becomes aware that we are attempting to seize the power he possesses, might he not choose to make us his enemies? If Fool decides to oppose us, will not his minions, the planners of the apocalypse game, also turn against us?"
The reason Kean posed such inquiries was that he needed to ascertain whether he could secure the assistance of the apocalypse game planners in his upcoming actions.
Kean\'s talent lay in being a deity\'s proxy, without the support of the apocalypse game planners, his abilities would yield no power enhancements whatsoever.
The Son of the Sun hurriedly replied.
"There will be no such situation. Any elements related to the apocalypse game that manifest in the real world, whether they are instances or the powers possessed by individual monsters, are merely additional strengths granted by the planners of the apocalypse game.
Therefore, even if we seize these powers, the planners of the apocalypse game will remain indifferent. It is precisely for this reason that we cannot resurrect the great Sun by appropriating the powers of Sun found in equipment and monsters."
The explanation provided by The Son of the Sun allowed Kean to finally set his mind at ease.
Moreover, after receiving this clarification, Kean was finally able to comprehend a question that had previously eluded him.
He had been pondering why the planners of the apocalypse game chose to bring instances and monsters into the real world.
Even if the planners\' goal was to capture human souls, they should not resort to such an inefficient method.
They ought to directly manifest in the real world.
If even a single planner of the apocalypse game were to descend upon the real world, humanity would find itself facing imminent disaster.
With The Son of the Sun\'s answer, Kean finally understood that the instances and monsters that appeared in reality were only a minuscule fraction of the power possessed by the planners of the apocalypse game.
The planners\' absence from the real world was likely due to the need to contend with other pressing troubles.
"Perhaps, after this, I will have the opportunity to negotiate with the planners of the apocalypse game." Kean thought to himself.
"I am now devoid of any doubts! Additionally, I believe I am ready to enter the instance. If you have no further questions, let us set off without delay!"
A faint smile graced Kean\'s lips as he addressed The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror.
Naturally, The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror did not hesitate in the slightest.
They followed Kean and swiftly made their way to the other side of the mountain.
Once everyone had donned their armor, they proceeded directly into the energy-laden instance.
Inside the instance, they would undoubtedly encounter numerous dangers. However, as long as The Son of the Sun could collaborate seamlessly with Kean.
They would likely emerge from the instance successfully.