Chapter 272 Distributed Computing

Annan certainly remembered that time.

His cheap uncle, who had never met or even married, was killed by Winter's Hand who rescued the hostages during that kidnapping. Later, Ivan's father also died of depression.

The Hand of Winter who decisively killed the hostage was the old man who followed Maria to the White Tower.

"...What the hell are worms?"

Annan asked carefully: "Is there some kind of trap in this room?"

"[The worm] is not some kind of real insect, but a representation, a symbol. It is the embodiment of the so-called 'non-serpent snake' in elven rituals. And according to current archaeological research,' The prototype of the non-serpent's snake seems to be some kind of giant parasite... which parasitizes the earth, like a snake is born in the earth."

Zhuo Ya explained in a more academic tone: "It is usually represented by concepts such as [parasitism], [invisible pain], [self-devouring], [circulation], etc., and will be manifested in this type of ceremony. , just as a ritual with the concept of [Silence] summons darkness, and a ritual with the concept of [Luck] summons dice.

"The 'rustless blood' of the woman holding the cup is also the blood of snakes. The blood of snakes here refers to the blood of worms. Because 'non-snakes' are parasites of the earth, it is also blood of stones, trees and worms. blood."

...the earth?

Does this refer to the burial mother-in-law?

Annan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Speaking of which, the "night" of that year took away part of his power, and thus gave birth to the mysterious lady. And when the burial mother-in-law was the "earth", did she become her current posture without losing any power?

Since the existence of "Pleasant Blood" is related to the worm... Is it understandable that the worm also stole some of the power belonging to the "earth"?

It's like the mysterious lady has a part of the power that belongs to the night.

It's just that it's not a gift, it's a steal—it's "invisible pain".

And [Self-Devotion] and [Circulation]...

"What is the specific image of the worm?"

Annan asked.

"It has no physical form, but ritually it is a self-devouring snake that takes the shape of a ring."

Zoya replied.

...Ouroboros?

Annan opened his eyes slightly.

Isn't this the Ouroboros?

Zoya continued to speak.

"If a black, intermittent ring pattern appears in front of someone's heart, or at the joints at the end of their limbs, it can be understood that they have been bitten by a 'worm'.

"That is, he has died once...but was resurrected this way. Even among ceremonial masters who are fearless, the worm ritual is a taboo of taboos."

"why?"

"Because 'worms' are contagious."

Zoya replied.

"The worm ritual is not so much a resurrection ritual as a self-backup. The personality of the person resurrected by the worm ritual is not the original personality of the deceased, but a mixed personality dominated by the solidified ritualist personality... They If you continue to kill people and continue to perform the worm ritual, you can still pass on the original ritualist's personality intact.

"Because of the 'parasitic' who was resurrected by the worm ritual,

There is no memory of the ritualist himself, only the personality of the moment when the ritualist performed the ritual-he knew what he was going to do, but because he didn't have this experience, he couldn't do it if he wanted to search his memory through soul-repelling spells. .

"And those who are resurrected can continue their activities for thirteen days. After thirteen days, the corpse will rot... But in these thirteen days, as long as one more ceremony is performed, the mission can be passed on.

"It may be slow at first, but once it starts to spread, it will be very crazy - even the ritualist himself may not be able to stop it."

Self-proliferation like a virus.

Annan understood.

No wonder the official Winter Winter wants to exterminate this comedian organization.

They are not harmful in themselves, but the forbidden ritual they master is very dangerous - once they get out of control, it will be a disaster.

"...But is this really a ritual held by the elves?"

Annan frowned slightly and was deeply suspicious of this: "I feel that this ceremony is full of evil."

"Because... this ceremony was not originally used that way."

Zhuoya shook her head: "Before you were born, Your Majesty, we have already investigated the worm teaching..."

She was about to continue explaining when she was interrupted by Sorgen.

"You take your majesty back away first."

Sorgen didn't look back, just whispered to Zoya in a whisper, "Ostov Dolgoruky's identity is revealed. I suspect that he may have prepared some traps in the room."

"Should I go in and take a look?"

Si Anke couldn't help but said, "I can be resurrected."

"Destroy the wizard to the other end, don't stand with His Majesty."

Sorgen said unceremoniously: "I am very experienced, but you will drag me down with me."

...I feel like you're discriminating against us for destroying wizards.

Si Anke pursed his lips and said nothing.

Annan supported the scepter and retreated to the beginning of the corridor.

Hearing such a big movement on the second floor, the Viscount's wife and son on the first floor remained silent.

The three players looked at each other.

"I'll go down and watch."

The wandering child whispered.

Citalopram shook his head: "You're not suitable... Your weapon is too big to carry. I'll go... I'll drop by to chat with their mother and son. Remember to share the perspective of the live broadcast for me. Keep an eye on it from below."

"It's the same for you. When you are in danger, you delay time. We will go down as soon as possible."

the child whispered.

He also realized that... this place doesn't seem to be what he thought at first.

This is not a safe house, but inside a copy.

If the custom of the Worm Cult is to imitate the elves... the whole town doesn't seem right. Not to mention the two relatives who clearly gave off a sense of discord.

"I will."

Citalopram nodded and went down alone.

They watched Zorgen press his right hand on the door, his shadow flowing like a living thing, and flowing in through the crack of the door - this scene reminded Annan of Kaphne.

It's just that Zorgen's manipulation of shadows seems to be different from Kaphne's.

If the tentacles in Kaphne's shadow are like limbs, Sorgen's Tora will remind Annan of the Elemental Pool.

——It's like the monk Chengling called for power from the elements.

But Zolgen is only silver now, so he probably hasn't awakened the elements...

"The elves developed the worm ritual, not to use it to extend their personality - elves have many life-extending rituals, and they themselves have spells to use, and elves have long lifespans. They don't need to use this method to 'copy self'."

Zoya continued: "In the beginning, it was a ritual for research.

"Its purpose is to copy its own thoughts into multiple copies...using multiple 'individuals' to use the same idea and think synchronously."

……Distributed Computing?

Annan was shocked.

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