"Eh... why do you think I'm okay...?"
Hearing this question, Naifnis paused slightly, then after a moment of hesitation, she said,
"Regarding this question, I actually found it strange at first. I clearly read at least two books, but I didn't feel any obvious abnormality, or rather, it was precisely because I didn't feel abnormal that I felt the others who had read the books were becoming increasingly abnormal.
"At first, I thought there was something special about me, so I wasn't affected by those books, but later I found I was wrong. I wasn't special; there was something protecting me, which is why I wasn't affected by the books."
Naifnis said this. Hearing her words, Dorothy frowned slightly, then controlled Brandon to ask,
"Something is protecting you?"
"It's this…"
Saying this, Naifnis began rummaging through her pocket. After searching for a while, she pulled out a small handkerchief. She placed it on the table and opened it, revealing a pile of broken gold ornaments. The main parts were broken fine gold chains and pieces of a shattered pendant.
"This is my family heirloom necklace. I used to wear it all the time, but after almost finishing the second book, it suddenly broke into this state for no reason. Then, when reading the last part of the second book, I felt a clear sense of abnormality. So, I believe this necklace must have protected me from the contamination of those books."
Naifnis said frankly. Hearing her words, Dorothy was curious and immediately used Brandon's perspective to carefully examine the broken gold ornaments on the handkerchief.
There was nothing to see about the broken chain. The key was the shattered pendant part. Although broken, there were only two large pieces. After a glance, it was easy to restore its original appearance. It seemed to have originally been a relatively abstract, eagle-headed pendant.
"You said this is your family heirloom necklace, Miss Boyle. Was your family's ancestry special?" Brandon asked Naifnis, and she thought for a moment before answering.
"Speaking of special... there is actually something. According to my father, my grandpa was once a tomb raider. He was born in Prit, lived a wandering life, and finally ended up in North Africa. He made his fortune by excavating cultural relics there. After accumulating enough wealth, he returned to his hometown of Prit, then settled in Tivian, using the money from tomb raiding for investment, leaving my father with a rich family fortune.
"It is said that my grandma was also found by Grandpa in North Africa. My appearance and skin color are somewhat different from Prit people because of Grandma's bloodline. My name is also inherited from Grandma, unlike typical Prit people."
Naifnis finished speaking. After hearing her, Dorothy was slightly stunned, then used Brandon to speak.
"If I remember correctly, you said you are studying archaeology? Your grandpa was a tomb raider, and you came to university to study archaeology?"
"Yes, my home still has many cultural relics that Grandpa dug up from North Africa back then. I've been very interested in these relics since I was a child and wanted to know more about the stories behind them, so I chose archaeology when I came to university. My Grandpa caused many cultural relics to be damaged and lost. I thought I could compensate for it in the future.
"I think this necklace should also be a magical item my Grandpa found in North Africa, which is why it could protect me."
Naifnis answered quite seriously. Hearing her words, Dorothy also complained in her heart.
'Good heavens, the grandpa was a tomb raider, and the granddaughter is an archaeologist. Both are skilled trades...'
Afterward, Dorothy recalled information about Ufeiga.
Ufeiga Continent, also known as the Southern Continent, is located south of the Main Continent, separated by the Wind Fury Sea. Ufeiga is mainly divided into two parts, north and south, and North Africa is also known as the Hot Sand Continent, a vast, endless desert with scarce water and a hot climate. Only oasis areas nourished by a few rivers and groundwater lakes are habitable.
It is said that there are many ancient civilization ruins in the vast desert of North Africa, attracting countless tomb raiders to steal treasures. Many experts have concluded that a powerful empire that has been destroyed once existed here.
The Ufeiga Continent, like the New World to the west, is currently being carved up and colonized by the great powers of the Main Continent, including Prit.
'It seems this necklace was stolen by Naifnis's Grandpa from an ancient tomb in North Africa and happened to have the function of defending against Spirit Sight infringement. That's why Naifnis wasn't affected. However, the protective power of this necklace was limited or it didn't have much spirituality left. After resisting the Spirit Sight of two books, it directly shattered.'
'And that Ci Rong is clearly affiliated with a society called Eight Point Nest. They control the Secret Knowledge Society composed of students to facilitate their actions within the school, looking for something. This something is the same as what I'm looking for, and it's very likely the ruins hidden within the school.
'However, wasn't it said that the ruins of the Xing Shu Xiu Shu Hui (Star Numerology Scripture Society) had been completely plundered after being searched by several societies? Why are these people here looking for it? Could it be that they have a way to scrape out new things?'
Dorothy summarized with questions in her mind. After summarizing, she now had a rough understanding of the situation in the school and Naifnis's situation. She decided to start investigating this so-called Eight Point Nest society.
"Miss Boyle, where does that Ci Rong you mentioned usually appear?" Brandon asked Naifnis, and the other party immediately replied.
"Ci Rong rarely shows up directly now. After establishing our ranks, he generally lets the higher-ranking students manage us lower-ranking ones. Now, he usually uses other higher-ranking students to manage us. The more books of his you read, the more you can gain his trust and become higher-ranking.
"However, he occasionally appears at our gathering place now. We can still see him at times."
Naifnis replied. After hearing her words, Brandon nodded.
"Is that so? Then, Miss Boyle, you should still be able to safely go to that gathering place now."
"Those two people from Ci Rong were just killed by you. My abnormality should not have been exposed yet. I have been pretending to be affected by the books all along. Currently, I can freely go to the gathering place. They still think I am under control."
Naifnis replied. After hearing her words, Brandon thought for a moment and spoke again.
"Okay, that's good... According to what you said, this Eight Point Nest seems to be seeking something hidden in the school. To be honest... the goal of our society is also hidden in the school. Perhaps what we and they are looking for is the same thing. It seems we are already in a competitive relationship...
"Therefore, Miss Boyle, we can help you fight against the Eight Point Nest and help you free your classmates, but you must also cooperate with our actions."
Brandon said solemnly to Naifnis. After hearing his words, Naifnis's eyes lit up, and she quickly nodded.
"Okay! Thank you very much for your help. As long as everyone can be freed from Ci Rong's hands, I will definitely cooperate with you with all my strength."
Clearly hearing that this mysterious society in front of her was willing to help her, Naifnis felt a surge of joy in her heart. Although she had made up her mind to fight against Ci Rong and the Eight Point Nest, the gap in strength between the two sides was too huge. The other party was a hidden society composed of real Extraordinary, while she was just an ordinary occult enthusiast, not even an Extraordinary. How could she fight? Naifnis had once fallen into despair because of this.
But now it was different. Another hidden society had intervened and clearly stated that they could help her. Naifnis had already seen the methods of this society. They had many people, and they all had guns! And the leader named Brandon seemed to have the Extraordinary ability to bring people back to life. They directly killed two of Ci Rong's subordinates, one of whom was an Extraordinary.
Naifnis could feel that this mysterious society, represented by Brandon, also seemed very powerful. With such a society backing her, Naifnis's confidence in fighting Ci Rong immediately increased significantly. At this moment, she immediately took the initiative to ask,
"Then, may I ask where I can cooperate with you now?"
After hearing Naifnis's words, Dorothy thought for a while, then controlled Brandon to speak.
"Tomorrow, find an opportunity and go to the gathering place as usual."