Exorcist's Self-Cultivation-Chapter 374 - : Vanity
Chapter 374: Vanity
June 17th.
4:09 a.m.
Inside the lobby of New York City International Airport.
Du Wei, wearing a bulky trench coat, was holding his phone, making a call.
On the other end of the line was Crocker Mercer.
That is, a person from the Vanity Sect.
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The tone of the other party was indescribable, “Mr. Du Wei, please rest assured, after joining the Vanity Sect, we will not restrict your activities in the church. You will have everything you have now, and you will gain even more.”
“However, as a replacement for the thirteenth member, you will also need to assume corresponding responsibilities, just like you do in the church.”
Du Wei said softly into the phone, “For example, deal with the Demon Spirit and retrieve the last mask, right?”
His own mask was actually modeled on the Primitive Mask of the Vanity Sect.
The imitation was perfect.
But the Demon Spirit inside was replaced with an Evil Spirit.
The more Du Wei understood the mask, the more he felt that its creator was a genius.
Because he knew the mechanism of the mask, with the Demon Spirit wearing the mask and running away, taking the mask back meant confronting that Demon Spirit.
Dangerous and terrifying.
On the other end of the phone, Mercer laughed, “Yes, Mr. Du Wei, you will need to kill that Demon Spirit. But as a welcome to a new member, I can give you a map. Through that map, you can find something that can kill the Demon Spirit.”
“It has a fifty percent chance of killing the Demon Spirit.”
Du Wei said indifferently, “That sounds not too bad.”
Previously, inside the amusement park controlled by the Veda Sect in Poland,
Du Wei saw Mercer on the surveillance footage, making a deal with the Veda Sect.
And the object of the transaction was the map.
But what Du Wei didn’t know was that it was a conspiracy.
Even if he obtained the Vanity Sect’s mask, he himself would be locked inside the mask, becoming a new Demon Spirit, safe and harmless.
At that time, he would become the essence of the Vanity Sect.
A true member would take over the mask, filling in the plan of the Vanity Sect that had only ever had thirteen members since ancient times.
Once…
The thirteenth member of the Vanity Sect died in New York, and the mask was buried at the very bottom of the Horror House.
And coincidentally,
According to Freddy, Ryan Hamel, the powerful blonde Exorcist, also died in New York.
The people of the Vanity Sect were strangely powerful.
Ryan Hamel’s abilities were completely unsolvable.
Both masters died in New York.
It must be said, this city’s past holds too many unknowns.
At this moment,
On the other end of the line, Mercer’s voice rang out again, “As a sign of good faith, I will have the map delivered to you. Are you still in New York right now?”
His words revealed much information.
Although the Vanity Sect only had thirteen members, they seemed to have many subordinates, as well as complex connections.
Moreover, Mercer seemed to not be in New York right now, unaware of Du Wei’s specific circumstances.
Yet earlier, he had said that he always paid great attention to Du Wei.
Involuntarily,
Du Wei showed a slightly odd smile, “I am indeed in New York at the moment, but in three hours, I will arrive at Jedecra State International Airport.”
Mercer’s tone carried a hint of confusion, “Jedecra State, that’s in the west, what are you going there for?”
Du Wei answered calmly, “To deal with some Evil Spirits.”
Mercer hummed in acknowledgment, then added, “Since that’s the case, I will have someone wait for you at the airport. Additionally, regarding the issue of resolving the threat of Evil Spirit Transformation, once you retrieve that mask, I will have it prepared for you.”
“Then, you will realize how right it is to join the Vanity Sect.”
“You may even attain immortality.”
Du Wei laughed, “Then, I’m looking forward to it.”
After finishing, he hung up the phone directly.
Joining the Vanity Sect was not a good choice.
From the beginning to the end.
Du Wei was always on guard against this organization with its bizarre and sinister modus operandi…
He was very clear.
This was a deal that might also carry a conspiracy.
Dealing with these messy people required extra caution.
The ways of the Vanity Sect were completely unpredictable.
However, Du Wei was no different.
He only intended to accept the invitation of the Vanity Sect to see if he could wheedle some support from them.
But they were not so easily fooled.
Without resolving the Demon Spirit and retrieving the mask, they were unwilling to offer Du Wei more benefits or to give him the means to address the threat of Evil Spirit Transformation.
The only item on that map required Du Wei to retrieve it personally.
And this was still in preparation for combating the Demon Spirit.
However…
Dealing with the Demon Spirit was never in Du Wei’s plans.
He would just stall for time first.
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He had never truly considered joining the Vanity Sect; he was just looking for some assistance.
But the Vanity Sect needed him.
It’s the old saying, those in debt are really the masters.
Suddenly.
From the departure hall, an announcement came through.
[Attention all passengers, flight U9-098A to Jedecra State will be boarding shortly.]
Upon hearing this, Du Wei stood up, pulled his suitcase, and walked over.
…
Meanwhile.
Within an ancient castle somewhere in Europe.
Crocker Mercer was sitting at a table.
He wore a black robe and a ghostly white mask, one hand playing with a rolled-up Human Skin Map, the other holding a harmonica.
The melodious sound of the harmonica began to play.
The tune was so soothing and beautiful, it made one want to relax the mind and fall into a deep sleep.
He was playing that Lullaby…
“Ryan Hamel, you really are a genius, and I find myself liking this Lullaby more and more,” he said.
“If you hadn’t been so uncooperative, perhaps you might still be alive.”
Somewhat nostalgically, Mercer sighed.
He set down the harmonica and tapped on the solid wood table.
Thud, thud, thud…
The sound echoed.
Immediately, someone emerged from the darkness, as if they were always ready for his command.
Mercer ordered the person, “Go to the international airport in Jedecra State and hand over the map to Mr. Du Wei. Remember, you must be respectful.”
The person spoke softly, “As you command, my master.”
With that, he respectfully accepted the rolled-up map and vanished into the darkness.
At that moment.
The entire castle was silent, with only Crocker Mercer there.
He sat in front of the table, picking up the harmonica once again.
“People often hide their arrogance deep within, maintaining their ridiculous sense of self-esteem,” he mused.
“All of it stems from nothing more than the desire to satisfy vanity.”
“Some see it as their glory, worth preserving with their lives,” he continued.
“Others scorn it, kicking it into the abyss with disdain.”
“Mr. Du Wei, welcome to the Vanity Sect, become the new Masked Evil Spirit,” he proclaimed.
After these words, Mercer couldn’t help but let out a soft, sinister laugh.
His voice was very light, with a strange emphasis, making it difficult to tell whether it was male or female.
