Upon reaching the end, Angel saw a large door.
The door wasn’t locked, and one could clearly see the distinct Magic Pattern node beyond it.
However, he did not immediately walk in because he noticed a very inconspicuous magic pattern trigger point at the position of the door.
Under normal circumstances, as soon as you step through the door, this trigger point will inevitably be activated.
Although he did not know what was connected behind the magic pattern trigger point, or what would happen when activated, it certainly wouldn’t be anything good.
Angel decided to suppress this trigger point first, to avoid any mishaps.
The method to suppress it was quite simple, just as Angel did when entering the laboratory initially—by externally connecting a magic pattern platform to temporarily transfer the trigger point’s energy to the platform.
Two minutes later, Angel smoothly installed the external magic pattern platform to one side of the door.
As long as it is not actively touched, the trigger point will not be activated.
After finishing all this, Angel stepped through the door.
Upon entering, the first thing that caught Angel’s eye was not the dazzling magic patterns covering the walls, but an independent small cabin behind the door, covered in frost marks.
It looked like a coffin, standing there silently.
Angel walked over, gently wiping away the frost mist on the cabin wall, revealing a transparent glass wall.
Through the glass, a mechanical puppet could be seen inside, with its eyes closed. On its left cheek were two overlapping "X’s", while its right cheek bore a single number 5.
"Hunting Sequence, No. 5." Angel softly uttered its name.
Currently, this hunting sequence mechanical puppet was in a deep slumber. Even with Angel standing just beyond the cabin wall, it showed no signs of awakening.
Angel searched around the cabin wall and discovered a magic pattern channel connecting to the outer side of the door.
Seeing this, Angel understood in his heart that the trigger point at the door was likely connected to this mechanical puppet.
If he had just entered through the door then, he certainly wouldn’t be facing such a dormant puppet.
With an interest in exploration, Angel carefully studied the mechanical puppet for a while, but soon withdrew his attention and moved to the side.
He was quite interested in the craftsmanship of this mechanical puppet, but thoroughly researching it wouldn’t be accomplished in a short while. So, Angel decided to put it aside for now, and instead focus on the sub-control nodes.
Angel was very familiar with the sub-control nodes of the Magical Energy Array.
The room appeared to be filled with complex magic patterns, causing anyone who wasn’t a Magic Rune Mage to feel dazzled and overwhelmed, but in Angel’s eyes, even the most complex magic patterns could be deconstructed.
Now, these magic patterns have already been deconstructed by him into different blocks, with different blocks responsible for different functions.
Among them are several core blocks that include the "rules and penalties" discussed previously by Nis and the others, or rather: the ten thousand ways to trigger Magical Energy Array’s backlash.
Including the trigger backlash method of the corridor outside, which is also recorded in this block.
These core blocks are the pivotal aspects of the laboratory, with relatively complicated magic patterns. However, in Angel’s view, they are just so... If he had ample time, he could completely modify this core block and be the one to determine the "penalties" for the Magical Energy Array.
But if he were to do this, it would consume considerable time, given the degree of the Magical Energy Array, it would take at least ten days to half a month.
Angel didn’t have time to spend here, and even if the core block were modified, it would only be the core block of one layer, thus unable to influence the core blocks of other layers.
Therefore, Angel directly ignored the core block and searched within the numerous blocks he had organized to find the block responsible for information transmission between layers and sections.
Angel quickly reviewed the information, and soon he found his target.
...
Basement Level 2 of the laboratory.
In a semi-sealed room, Nis looked at the shadow that was gradually dissipating on the ground with a face of regret.
He suddenly turned his head, glaring at Kanter: "You did that on purpose! You clearly know the value of that shadow demon, yet you didn’t capture it, but directly blew its head off."
Nis’s voice was filled with anger.
"Shadow Demon ah! My Entering Shadow Technique ah!"
Kanter leaned leisurely against the wall beside him, saying flatly: "You understand the reason yourself. The power of the shadow demon had already invaded Reynaud’s Soul Body. To resolve it quickly, the only way was to kill the shadow demon. Or are you capable of clearing the power of the shadow demon that invaded Reynaud’s body swiftly?"
After five or six seconds of silence, Nis finally opened his mouth: "The contract clearly stated that all visible gains are mine..."
"The same question again, can you resolve the power of the shadow demon?"
Nis replied: "I can use the source power of a demon to arrange..."
"I said to resolve the power of the shadow demon swiftly."
Nis paused for a while, then said: "I can’t."
Kanter: "Since you can’t resolve it, are you considering giving up Reynaud?"
This time, Nis remained silent. If it were outside, Reynaud certainly couldn’t compare to a rare shadow demon, but inside this laboratory, Reynaud played a very significant role and was absolutely indispensable.
Nis understood this principle, but thinking about the shadow demon made his heart ache. The shadow demon held great renown in "Where is the Magical Beast?", being a magical creature that was nearly extinct in the Southern Domain, undiscovered for nearly a century, and the only shortcut for cross-line cultivation of Entering Shadow Technique.
Nis never thought about practicing the Entering Shadow Technique before, but if he could, he would be quite willing. But now, the hope was extinguished just as it emerged.
Nis couldn’t help but sigh heavily at the side.
As Nis sighed, a familiar voice resonated from the Mind Ribbon: "Is Reynaud alright?"
Nis was stunned instantly and exchanged a glance with Kanter, their eyes conveying the same information: "Did I hear that wrong?"
"You probably didn’t."
"So, it wasn’t an auditory hallucination?!"
Nis suddenly realized, asking through the Mind Ribbon: "Are you... Angel?"