The mural on this back is preserved excellently well; both color and patterns appear as new. The reason is simple, this piece of Star Color Stone is of high quality, and it’s on the backside, with two energy channels of a Magical Energy Array, meaning it constantly receives energy maintenance.
This resulted in such a vivid and unfaded mural.
The mural is well preserved, making the contents of the mural easier to comprehend.
Roughly speaking, the layout of the mural is divided into inner and outer circles, with the outer circle depicting worshippers kneeling on the ground, forming a ring that encloses the innermost circle.
The worshippers on the outermost edge are small and blurry, but those closer to the inner circle grow larger in size, their clothes become more elaborate, and even the faces under the hoods are quite detailed.
This difference in size is not due to ethnic variations, but rather the perspective of the painter, and an exaggeration to emphasize the central figures.
Those closer to the inner circle must be the core worshippers.
For now, let’s not discuss these worshippers further, as even those in the inner circle have half of their faces hidden by hoods, making it hard to identify them.
What is most central and most important is the inner circle itself.
Because the inner circle depicts the "god" they worship, and is also the object of the worshippers’ devotion.
"These should be worshippers of the Mirror Demon God, right? And in the center, this is the Mirror Demon God?" Dox stared at the deity in the middle, his eyes showing an odd expression: "The style of this painting feels a bit strange."
Not only Dox felt this oddity, everyone had a feeling of disjointedness in the painting style.
The outer circle of kneeling worshippers follows a common religious mural style, with the atmosphere set well, almost reaching an epic feeling.
But the style of the inner circle... is completely different. Even the Black Earl couldn’t identify what style it is, only saying it felt like a noble emblem.
To call it a noble emblem might even be too high a praise, because many noble clan emblems are designed with the stories of their family, lacking an epic feel but having a certain weight.
In Angel’s view, the style in front of him actually resembles circus Joker graffiti.
Overall, it’s a hollow black circle, but a diagonal line divides the circle evenly into two halves.
The left half, upon closer inspection, appears to be a male wearing a high hat wrapped with black and white flowers, and a mask with a grotesque smile.
The right half is the side profile of a woman, with long golden hair blown apart, masking her beautiful outline.
One circle, two people with different styles, both with exaggerated painting styles.
"Is this the Mirror Demon God they worship?" Dox considers himself open-minded, ready to accept anything, but seeing this painting style, he still finds it hard to accept, as evident from his elongated tone at the end of his question.
Vay, who comes from a noble background and a Wizard family, having received good art education, felt a headache, even a slight throb in his temples. This painting style is just too wild, too flamboyant.
Yet, Angel accepted it well. Although he is also of noble origin, he’s seen many different paintings on the holographic tablet, including extremely exaggerated, anthropomorphic cartoon paintings, so he doesn’t mind this painting.
The only doubt is, is this really a Demon God? Can a Demon God accept such a painting style?
After a moment of silence, Kaier spoke first: "It should be the Mirror Demon God. If you look closely, the man on the left with a top hat and mask, the white flower on his hat is actually a mirror flower, made with a mirror surface, reflecting white due to the surrounding white wrap."
"And the woman on the right, the necklace around her neck, from the chain to the pendant, is made up of mirror pieces. Her earring is obscured by hair, but the painter intentionally painted a ray of light on the earring location. I guess the earring should also be mirror-like."
After Kaier finished speaking, Dox let out a deep sigh: "Has it come to the point where we identify the Mirror Demon God solely by mirrors?"
Kaier lowered his head in shame. Indeed, his explanation was far-fetched. It sounds fine upon first hearing, but upon deeper thought, it’s full of holes.
Yet Angel supported his explanation, saying to Dox: "If not, what else could it be? Isn’t this the Mirror Demon God?"
Dox opened his mouth but eventually said nothing.
According to the traces left by the Mirror Demon God worshippers they encountered along the way, this Star Color Stone is undoubtedly something left by the worshippers. The deity they kneel before, who else could it be but the Mirror Demon God?
"Is the Mirror Demon God two people?" Vay silently asked.
No one responded for a moment.
"Perhaps this diagonal line is the mirror, outside the mirror is one person, while inside the mirror reflects another person." Angel pointed to the diagonal line of the circle.
He had a similar experience, having seen a long-haired person in the mirror who was both himself and not himself.
Plus, he’s seen many modern Earth illustrations, where simple lines represent obscure and complex things, which is common.
Hence, this speculation arose.
"It’s possible, the Mirror Demon God might be just one, but presents two forms inside and outside the mirror." The Black Earl finally spoke, not commenting on the painting, but on Angel’s speculation.
"Has sir ever heard of such a Demon God? Or perhaps, an Ancient One or wizard with similar Spell Techniques?" Angel asked.
The Black Earl pondered for a moment: "Spells related to mirrors, though not many, still can be found if you look hard enough. Each organization likely has some similar spell collections, the most famous among them..."
The Black Earl paused here, slowly turning to Angel: "Is the heritage of your Barbarian Cave."
Everyone else also looked at Angel with peculiar expressions.
Angel himself was a bit dumbfounded; he hadn’t heard of this before, and among the existing wizards in Barbarian Cave, not one is involved with mirrors.
The Black Earl seemed to perceive Angel’s confusion, casually mentioning a name: "Mirror Lady."
Angel suddenly realized, of course, the Mirror Lady is involved with mirrors, the entire Barbarian Cave headquarters being her creation, the Mirror World, and she’s also an old monster who’s lived for who knows how long.
Just taking the Mirror Lady into account, she indeed overshadows other organizations with similar Spell Techniques.
"But, Lord Mirror Lady is a spirit, she cannot leave the Mirror World." Angel said: "So, she definitely isn’t the Mirror Demon God."
Black Earl: "I never said she is the Mirror Demon God. I am familiar with the Mirror Lady; she is not interested in worshippers, only interested in handsome men."
After Black Earl finished speaking, the most reactive was Dox, who touched his face, murmuring: "Looks like I better not go near the Barbarian Cave in the future."
Everyone: "..."
Angel: "Lady Mirror never abducts people, and she’s only interested in handsome men."
Dox: "As long as she doesn’t abduct... Wait, what do you mean? Aren’t I a handsome man?"
Angel ignored Dox and continued to look at Black Earl.
"Apart from Lady Mirror, has there been another wizard or Abyssal creatures from ten thousand years ago who are fond of mirror spells?"
Black Earl: "I don’t know. The only thing I know is that your Barbarian Cave holds the most comprehensive heritage of related spells, even that old man Rhein’s daughter is also involved with mirrors, isn’t she?"