Chapter 748 The Dark Lord and the Sage Revolution (XII)
Post-dawn darkness envelopes the exterior of Fort Loop, and the depths of the forest are silent and silent.
The entire fortress looked eerie and majestic in the night, with thick stone walls standing tall. The moat surrounding the fortress was faintly glowing with cold water waves, reflecting the sparse starlight. Occasionally, the light of the magic barrier shimmered slightly on the wall. , as if there is an invisible giant beast entrenched within it, ready to devour approaching enemies at any time.
In this darkness, a team lurks quietly, waiting for orders.
Hundreds of wizards in various colored robes were waiting in formation. No one in the team made any noise, only whispering incantations, like an undercurrent in the dark night, slowly brewing the craze that was about to break out.
Camille stood at the front of the team, surrounded by her six masked clones, each of which was unique, like multiple incarnations of her personality.
Each clone exudes silent coercion, and each is responsible for a different tactical link, making her strategic intentions concrete.
They stood in the night, like invisible shadows, exuding a calm but unignorable sense of oppression.
Camille Shifenni's [Personal Mask Module] can be said to be Terra's most domineering, and even the most top-notch [Module].
Ever since she opened up her Persona, she has been unable to install other [modules] on her body. The Persona is extremely powerful in its repulsion.
Moreover, the multiple [entries] and [Memes] fixed by Camille were also devoured and shattered by some personas, becoming supplies for the growth of the personas.
This powerful specificity gives the persona a powerful function.
There are nine masks in the Persona, one main mask and the rest are secondary masks. Each mask represents a special type in psychology.
Main mask, perfectionist, type one: The mask is all white, simple and smooth, and the geometric pattern decoration exudes a cold sense of order, symbolizing the pursuit of absolute standards.
Secondary mask, helper, type 2: The mask is warm pink and decorated with flowers and heart-shaped patterns, symbolizing care and tenderness.
Sub-mask, achiever, type three: a golden mask with a streamlined design, symbolizing success and competition, symbolizing the desire for victory.
Sub-Mask, Individualist, Type 4: A dark purple mask with irregular textures on the surface, symbolizing uniqueness and deep emotions.
Sub-Mask, Thinker, Type 5: A simple black mask with a calm and rational design, with geometric patterns or labyrinth-like decorations, symbolizing the complexity and depth of thinking.
Sub-Mask, Worrier, Type Six: The gentle blue mask is engraved with a shield pattern symbolizing defense, symbolizing protection and prevention.
Mask, Enthusiast, type 7: bright yellow, lively and dynamic shape, decorated with party balloons and sunshine patterns, symbolizing optimism and enjoyment.
Sub-mask, Challenger, Type 8: A solid red mask with a rough design and decorations on the surface with chains or rivets, symbolizing strength and dominance.
Sub-Mask, Peacemaker, Type 9: A soft beige mask with a smooth design and natural element decoration on the surface, symbolizing harmony and tranquility.
The characteristic of the persona is to choose one of the nine masks as the leader, and then the main mask is responsible for commanding the other masks.
Each mask has different strengths according to its owner. The more a certain personality is more suitable for the owner, the stronger it will be, and vice versa, the less suitable it is for the owner, the weaker it will be.
Camille's personality masks tend to be Types 1, 3, 5, and 9. The least suitable mask is Type 7, and the other masks are of average strength.
It is worth noting that while the personality mask brings powerful functionality, it can also lead to the disordered crisis of "personality separation".
Normally, Camille would learn nine personas in rotation when studying in Deer Garden, and when fighting, she would usually only take on four masks: one, three, five, and nine.
Because if the masks are too differentiated and the distance is too far, the main personality will not be able to suppress so many sub-personalities.
Once the secondary personality develops autonomous consciousness, they will begin to rebel against the main personality, and even try to devour the main personality to become the new "Camille Shifenni".
This is the first time that eight masks have been differentiated as intensely as today and are far away from the main personality.
The reason why the Emerald Witch dared to do this was of course because the Dark Lord was by her side.
Camille has known for a long time that dissociative personality disorder is very similar to the modern schizophrenia disorder.
Atypical antipsychotics are effective for both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia (such as apathy, social withdrawal). They physiologically act on dopamine receptors and also act on 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptors.
The symptoms of dissociated personality can be deduced from this. As long as a powerful agent can be found that can be effective on both positive and negative symptoms, then the secondary personality will not dare to make mistakes.
Camille has obviously found his acting body and anchor point.
Yes, Xia Xiu is the most perfect acting body, because he is powerful enough, so as long as he is next to the main persona, the other sub-personas will not cause trouble no matter what.
Of course, being powerful is only one of the reasons.
Personas have tremendous relevance to the individual, family, society, education, career, and other important areas of life and emotions.
The reason why Xia Xiu can serve as an anchor is that in addition to being powerful, she also has a huge "temptation" for other personas.
These personas are the embodiment of extreme emotions.
For example, for Type 7, it is the persona that she least fits.
The existence of this mask is like a hidden flame, which will always burn more fiercely when she is most vulnerable.
Type Sevens are always longing for freedom, excitement, and even a bit of fanatical possessiveness, especially when facing anchors.
There is an unspeakable desire deep in her heart, and a strong possessive desire. She will think of using very extreme ways to try to satisfy her desires. She is always thinking about how to possess the anchor point and how to take him. Become your own unique possession.
Type 8 is sometimes a troublesome existence. She sometimes suddenly has various restricted delusions such as "taming", "challenging", and "training".
She will develop a series of extreme desires for control and strong taming impulses. Her focus on the anchor often translates into an overly intense desire, and she may even subconsciously try to compete with her master's personality.
This limiting delusion, like silent gunpowder, accumulates dangerous energy.
The differentiation of the eight clones has long been her limit, and letting them act independently and away from the protection of her body is an even more dangerous adventure.
The risk of dissociative personality disorder is always present.
But she still has an anchor point. Because of the existence of the anchor point, other witch personalities will hardly resist and are unable to resist.
"Achievers" are deeply attracted by the leadership and sense of achievement displayed by the Dark Lord, and regard him as a perfect goal, constantly motivating themselves to move towards higher levels.
"The Thinker" regards the Dark Lord as the absolute source of knowledge and power, and she pursues higher truths by his side.
The "Peaceful One" desires all the peace in the Dark Lord's body. This kind of calmness comes from the overwhelming power he brings, as if no matter how crazy the storm is, it will stop because of his presence.
The Persona represents Xia Xiu from different perspectives of Camille, and is often extremely easy to go to extremes.
And as long as there is an anchor point that can attract the attention of these extreme emotions, and the anchor point is powerful enough to deter them, then these witches will not resist the master personality.
Therefore, even if she did not meet the Dark Lord in the Ring of Naga, the Emerald Witch would take the initiative to pursue him.
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Time quietly entered the shadow hour 3:00.
Loop Fort stands alone in the night like a sleeping giant.
From time to time, the thick stone wall flashes with the gleam of the magic barrier, dyeing the water waves of the moat with a touch of cold fluorescence.
Around the fortress, the occasional patrol's flying broomstick sounded, heavy and low, vaguely with nervous vigilance.
Deep in the forest, a team was hidden among the dense shadows of trees, so silent that it almost blended into the night.
The 1,200 wizards moved into small groups, and under the cover of [Trailing Steps] and [Veil of Secrets], quietly approached the defense range of the fortress.
Their footsteps were gentle, and their robes passed silently through the bushes, leaving only the faint sound of wind.
Six figures stood at the command position in the dense forest. They were lined up, and their masks gave off a dark luster under the light of magic.
These six personas are the core of the operation. They perform their own duties and coordinate the movement of the team with each other in an orderly manner.
The black "Thinker" mask stands in the center. Her calmness and rationality are like a stable center, firmly controlling the layout of the entire battle.
The sand table in her hand glowed faintly, reflecting the defensive layout of the fortress, and she whispered:
"The first echelon, approach the south gate as planned, and deploy the magic barrier without being exposed; the second echelon, wait for the signal at the north gate. All teams pay attention to the fluctuations in the outer boundary of the barrier."
Her voice is as cold as the night wind, and her command is precise and rapid.
Beside her, the golden "Achiever" mask leaned forward slightly, his eyes fierce and focused, with a determination to win.
She stared closely at the target point on the sand table with urgency in her tone:
"Don't delay for too long. The frequency of patrols is very high. We must seize the opportunity to tear open the first line of defense!"
"Quiet, follow the rhythm, don't make mistakes."
The thinker's voice was calm and quickly interrupted the achiever's eagerness.
At the end of the queue, the blue "Worrier" mask raised his head slightly, his eyes scanning the shadows in the forest warily.
She whispered: "There are abnormal fluctuations in magic power on the south side. It may be a detection circle. All teams should be careful not to touch the fluctuation area directly."
"Coward!"
The red "Challenger" mask snorted at the front of the team, with disdain in his tone,
"We don't need to be so cowardly. Even if these Aurors have barriers, they are just targets. Follow my orders, work in groups of three, and break through the defense line outside the south gate!"
The Worrier glanced at her coldly, his tone still calm:
"Your foolish confidence will kill everyone."
"That's enough." The Thinker Witch's voice was like ice, quickly quelling the dispute between the two.
She raised her head slightly and scanned the team calmly.
"Act according to plan, no one can change the rhythm without authorization."
The dark purple "individualist" mask stood aside without interrupting.
She stared silently at the path drawn on the sand table, thinking about the upcoming battle.
This loneliness and deep emotion is like a shadow in the team, adding a touch of depression to this silent forest.
At the back of the team, the beige "Peacemaker" mask calmed the nervous wizards around him with a soft voice:
"Don't be afraid, everyone, our action plan is foolproof. As long as you trust our command, everything will go smoothly."
"Everyone, get in position." The Thinker Witch's clear voice sounded.
Following the Thinker's order, the six squadrons quickly took action.
In the direction of the south gate, the lurking team began to set up a barrier. The faint light of the wand flickered in the night, like the glimmer of stars.
The team at the north gate advanced quietly, using bushes and invisibility techniques to cautiously approach the target.
The vanguard in the middle, led by the challengers, was ready to launch the first wave of raids.
The six clones are scattered in all directions on the battlefield. Their presence is not only for coordination and command, but also the symbolic power of the Black Demon army.
"Remember, don't expose your whereabouts."
The thinker's voice was transmitted to each team through the communication circle, steady and calm.
"Complete preparations before patrol change of guard."
Under their command, deep in the forest, the silent army began to quietly approach the fortress, and the battle was about to begin.
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The twilight of pre-dawn slowly casts its light over the thick stone walls of the Lup Fortress, and the shadows mingle with the morning light, creating an ominous tranquility.
However, the tranquility was soon broken by a low chant.
Outside the south gate, hundreds of Dark Demons raised their wands in unison, with silvery white light condensing at the tip. The power of the Ouroboros curse surged in the air, like a torrent of awakening.
[Ouroboros Curse·Life-Eating Bite! 】
The ripples of magic spread through the array of black demons, and one wave after another surges towards the shield barrier of the fortress.
In an instant, silver light hit the barrier like a tide, dazzling firelight burst out, and a deafening roar echoed in the cold morning wind.
The intertwined firelight turned into a magnificent magic curtain in mid-air, which was both spectacular and deadly.
Inside the fortress, the Aurors were awakened by the violent impact, shrill sirens pierced the sky, and the red-robed defenders quickly assembled.
"The Dark Lord is marching!!!"
"Everyone enters level one combat readiness!!!"
On the observation deck of the tower, a dozen senior Aurors launched a swift counterattack. As their wands were waved, scorching five-ring fire magic and destructive six-ring thunder magic exploded in the air.
Flames and lightning intertwined, and the violent magic beam tore the earth apart, trying to completely suppress the Black Demon's offensive.
However, the South Gate battlefield did not stop. Six clones quickly took over the battlefield in the chaos, like six independent commanders, each leading the team to carry out operations.
The attack at the south gate was the most intense.
The challenger wearing a strong red mask stood at the front of the team, his eyes burning with a fervent fighting spirit.
She raised her wand high and her voice was thunderous:
"Break through the barrier! Let these Aurors know that their barrier is just a layer of paper!"
At her call, dozens of Dark Demons formed an assault team, and the beams of Ouroboros' curse were like sharp blades, rushing towards the shield barrier from different angles.
The figure of the challenging witch shuttled between the firelight and gravel, the tip of the wand kept waving, and each spell cast accurately landed on the weak point of the barrier.
"Quick! Keep up! One more blow and the barrier will collapse!"
Her shout was like a fire that ignited the team. All the black demons chanted in unison, and the silver light condensed into a flowing stream of light, instantly shattering the first barrier of the south gate.
At the same time, towards the north gate.
The golden-masked achiever led the second echelon to approach the defense line, and her command was full of decisiveness.
"Quick, use the barrier to get closer! Our goal is to force them to retreat!"
She loudly commanded the team, adjusting the formation of the Dark Demons into a more flexible triangular formation.
Enemy Aurors swooped down from the tower, trying to pin down the squad with high-altitude fire.
Fire and cutting spells rained down, scorching trees and cracking the earth. However, the achiever was unwavering. She quickly mobilized the wizard team and used [Tracking Step] and [Invisibility Technique] to bypass the enemy's fire coverage area and form a counter-encirclement.
"Don't panic! As long as we persist, they will expose more flaws!"
She waved her wand and directed the wizards to cast a magic barrier to cover the steady advance of the follow-up troops.
The Dark Demons gradually weakened the firepower of the North Gate defenders and pushed the enemy back behind the defense line.
The central battlefield is the most dangerous area. Facing the main defense line of Loop Fortress, the Black Devils endured the fiercest counterattack.
The calm thinking witch stood at the back of the battlefield, observing the battle situation with piercing eyes. Her voice spread throughout the team through the magic communication array:
"The back row quickly casts the barrier technique, adjusts the position, and reduces the target area! The first echelon, don't be greedy for credit and advance steadily!"
The enemy's golem was summoned, its heavy steps shook the earth, and every attack carried a fatal threat.
The Thinker remained calm, and she quickly mobilized her team to focus the magic firepower on the joints of the golem.
The dark demons cooperated tacitly, and the Ouroboros curse was like a precise scalpel, gradually weakening the golem's ability to move.
"Very good, get closer to thirty meters and adjust your offensive!"
The thinker's voice was as cold as ever, unwavering even in the face of thousands of troops.
At the rear of the battlefield, the peaceful ones and the anxious ones perform their duties to ensure the stability of the entire war situation.
The blue-masked Worrier constantly observes the movements on the periphery of the battlefield, her wand glowing slightly, detecting hidden magic traps and lurking enemies.
"Third echelon, don't get close to the forest on the west side. There are traces of magic interference. Adjust the front line and stay away from the dangerous area!"
The Peacemaker in a beige mask stood in the center of the team. Her voice was soft and powerful, and she continued to release [Psychic Soothing Technique] and [Healing Technique] at the same time.
"Don't panic, everyone! Our command is impeccable. As long as you persist, victory is right in front of you!"
Rumble——————
Rumble——————
With a large amount of magic bombardment, the barrier of the south gate was completely shattered.
As the south gate barrier was broken and the north gate defenders gradually retreated, the black devils gradually took advantage of the battlefield.
Under the leadership of the six clones, the cooperation of the Dark Demons was like a sophisticated war machine, gradually compressing the space of the defenders of Lup Fortress.
The early morning sun shines on the battlefield, and the dazzling silver light and magical flames complement each other.
The Challenger Witch waved the flag, shouted loudly, and led the march like a knight:
"Forward! Set fire to this land with victory!"
The red witch led the charge and roared, eliciting a deafening response.
"Forward! Forward! Forward!"
"Forward! Forward! Forward!"
"Forward! Forward! Forward!"
"Forward! Forward! Forward!"
The high wall of the south gate was blown apart, and the defenders of the north gate were forced to retreat deep into the fortress.
The outer defense line of the Loup Fortress finally collapsed in the first wave of offensive.
In the morning wind, the shouts of the Dark Demons rang out, and six masks loomed on the battlefield, becoming a symbol of this victory.
(End of chapter)