Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2064: Chapter 2059: Dancer (5)

Indeed, it is the authority of my seat, no doubt about it.

It’s not just a subtle change in perception after hearing the warehouse’s statements.

Rather, as a mature Authority Controller, it is a judgment from a professional standpoint.

Beyond the orange Calamity Eye, yet another similar perspective to examine the world.

Its manifestation is completely different, even under the so-called blue eyes, one cannot see any elements of this.

Instead, it is replaced by something more abstract and complex—a line?

Similar to a marvelous mathematical formula unfolding, every person in the vision is surrounded by intricate closed circuits.

It’s not merely the concept of outlines; one can even feel the different meanings represented by each line.

If Extraordinary Perception were present, one would be able to experience even more than this.

Unfortunately, now it feels like one’s own Calamity Perspective, the latter being purely abstract.

The only thing clear is that they collectively form the "self."

The unbroken lines seem to signify the completeness of this concept—but not all of them are like this.

At this moment, as the music’s climax has passed, the dancer, slowly relaxing her movements, is quite skilled but still slightly out of breath.

And with this reaction, a stark contrast becomes more glaring compared to others—a breakpoint.

At a certain point, her dense lines spread towards an unknown place and then gather back from another angle.

It’s like a piece has been forcibly torn apart, but the overall state remains stable.

And although it cannot be simply compared by position, the torn place seemingly corresponds to her abdomen marked with an inviolable imprint.

It seems clear why it’s called the Third Cause.

Though the leader is diligent, there is indeed a lack at the academic level.

This imprint doesn’t seem to prevent "external intrusion"; it actually brings about the intrusion.

At the same time, as the pinnacle of some "Divine Power," it’s far from simple.

...

Even without the aid of Extraordinary Perception, being the controller of this aspect of authority still doesn’t hinder Fu Qian’s insight into the essence of the "Third Cause."

It can indeed be seen as an intrusion of self, resulting in individual incompleteness.

But unlike past oaths, it fundamentally differs; it does not turn one into a puppet of some great entity, rather it implants an error at the level of destiny.

It’s as if it steps into causality, introducing a "completely independent third party" to take on a particular node.

Causing has an effect without cause, or an effect without cause.

In this regard, it seems not unreasonable to resist disasters.

The notion of exorcism is no more than bad causes fading into invisibility.

This folk culture genuinely contains Extraordinary Power—though it seems I am here to destroy this point.

The statement as the master of the Third Cause is currently not an exaggeration.

With comparisons easily confirming this authority, like Calamity, I evidently embody it, even to the extent that the three concentric circles are my additional emblem, manipulable by will.

For example, with just a thought, the ornament on the dancer’s belly will lose any power.

Whether exorcism or contraception, only psychological effects will remain.

For the city of Lan Fyla, the current situation is as if a previously ownerless free buffet suddenly required auditing.

And no force is yet visible that can stop this authority of mine.

Considering the task’s goal, "Prevent desecration of authority," it seems only the definition of desecration needs confirmation next.

Is it referring to this self-service behavior, or is there some other more particular meaning?

...

Indeed, it’s a rare task model.

Ruling the world, incognito inspection? In any case, it is surprisingly lofty.

And what I need to do is somewhat akin to the Abandonment King’s power over life and death, entirely taking back gifts stolen without consent based on my will.

Although Fu Qian does not much believe the "Third Cause" belongs to the Abandonment King’s authority.

If it was before being crowned the Abandonment King, perhaps there wouldn’t be much certainty.

But even without Extraordinary Perception, Fu Qian still knows the Abandonment King is now complete, without any additional deficiencies to mend, let alone a complete authority.

Including that emblem is the same.

This tri-ring pattern is indeed "myself," but not the Abandonment King.

The current state is more akin to possessing two Divine Positions.

But with this, the reason for the task’s appearance is somewhat intriguing.

Numbered 3, it’s undoubtedly not considered overly difficult by the warehouse’s judgment, but it is indeed a new kind of task.

If not purely coincidental, according to knowledge of the warehouse, is there a recent change, making it believe I’ve gained the ability to complete this task?

Perhaps with a complete transformation into the Abandonment King?

But earlier it was determined that the "Third Cause" authority is unlikely related to this Divine Position.

Or—related to the issue of Extraordinary Perception?

My current special state, with Inspiration directly missing, leading to no rejection reactions? Thus perfectly compatible with this authority, to become the ruler of the Third Cause?

It seems this guess is more reasonable.

And if so, it seems I’ve triggered a task that is not high in level but rare in quality.

"...How does it feel?"

While pondering, the stage has definitively ended its performance.

And due to Fu Qian’s slightly silent remark, the woman in the white dress watching the dancer who hasn’t left the stage and the increasingly restless audience, finally speaks again.

However, as previously commented, the tone is somewhat special, less like tourists exchanging impressions, more like a local asking for feedback.

"The dance was good."

And Fu Qian, looking at the long, clean legs almost touching his face, gave a fair evaluation of the art itself.

Clatter—

He didn’t even refuse the gift offered by the dancer.

Even though the performance is over, the audience’s gaze undoubtedly still follows the dancer, as she steps towards Fu Qian, seemingly gratified by this sincere comment, without advancing further.

Instead, she crouches down, merely a few centimeters from Fu Qian, reaches out to her ear, removes the dazzling veil, and directly hangs it around Fu Qian’s neck.

Accompanied by a commotion from the audience.

Though looking back across, the group’s faces seem to carry somewhat odd smiles.

"It seems today’s favored guest has already appeared."

And in this scene, more than one figure steps out from the shadows nearby, the frontmost voice introducing local customs before the person even arrives.

"According to tradition, esteemed guests are required to leave a gift of thanks."