911 Three Hands (1/2)
”Detect Transparency!”
”Reveal Spirits!”
”Life Search!”
The sorcerers were roused after seeing what happened.
Under Heinze's lead, a whole series of spells hurtled silently toward where Baggins had been standing.
Unfortunately, there was still not a soul in sight in the empty room.
The apple swiftly disappeared, eventually leaving only the core that was thrown into the trash can.
Wires, wrenches, and other lock-picking tools floated into the air before disappearing.
”Take note. Number A-172: Invisibility cloak, able to render the wearer invisible. Immune to any detection magic… no, all investigative techniques!”
Heinze picked up a thermal visualizer before quickly putting it away. ”The target is still present in the physical world. The fact that he leaves footprints on the carpet and the things that he takes with him will vanish all point toward that!”
It was apparent that he was very experienced, as he was able to quickly deduce the peculiarities of this cloak.
”In other words, when he puts on the cloak, he will no longer exist in this world. One can only infer the existence of the cloak's owner through his interactions with other objects…”
Fang Yuan seemed to be contemplating. ”It seems… it isn't that powerful after all!”
”No! You don't understand. This is an absolute peculiarity!” Heinze shook his head solemnly. ”I suspect that it isn't only our devices and normal detection spells that are unable to detect the cloak's owner. I would hazard to guess that even those locking spells are unable to do anything, including the Finger of Death. Curses wouldn't do any good either since he no longer exists in this world after putting on the cloak!”
Fang Yuan nodded, understanding more now.
In other words, even if there was a King of Hell in this world and he killed off everyone on this planet, the person wearing the cloak would survive. Even the world would ignore his existence.
Beyond the Three Realms, outside the Five Elements, and written off from the Book of Life and Death!
The level that countless Daoists were unable to reach even after bitterly cultivating could be attained simply by putting on the cloak.
”However, he's still the same thief underneath that cloak. Any agent could subdue him.”
Fang Yuan shook his head. ”A Derivatives' usefulness depends entirely on the person using it! Baggins is just unfortunate!”
Heinze shook his head. ”He is completely oblivious to us and believes that he is a lucky man. Not attempting to hide his newfound powers was the main reason for his downfall.”
”That's true!”
If Baggins was smart enough, he could have found many other methods of earning money using this Derivative. Furthermore, it would have been possible for him to interact with another world.
He was a victim of his habits. After getting his hands on the cloak, his first thought was to use it to steal.
The black market merchants had betrayed him without a second thought, attracting this group of trouble led by Heinze.
If only he had paced himself, he would have never landed in this situation.
”Ready… Begin!”
Heinze waved his hand upon seeing the doorknob turning.
Crash!
Glass shattered.
After the crashing sound, two shadow agents tumbled into the room and lunged at the void behind the door.
”Ahh!” a shocked voice rang out, followed by the sound of heavy objects falling to the floor.
”I've got him!” an agent yelled excitedly. The remaining members rushed forward and clumsily removed the cloak, revealing Baggins's face.
”Apologies… Mr. Baggins. Your adventure stops here!” Heinze stepped forward. Covering his nose and mouth with a handkerchief, he looked at the disheveled man in disgust. ”Secure the Derivative and bring him along as well!”
One had been plotting for a long time, while the other was caught off guard. It was that simple.
From the start to the end, Fang Yuan had simply observed, playing the role of a perfect bystander.
It appeared that Heinze was right, and this mission was indeed extremely simple. He was only here to get a portion of the credit.
”No! I didn't steal anything. You can't arrest me! I demand to see a lawyer!” Baggins began struggling and shouting. ”And that cloak… it's mine.”
”Apologies, Mr. Baggins. We aren't law enforcement officers!” Heinze stepped forward without a hint of apology on his face. ”We're just… umm, a grassroots organization. Also, we didn't come here regarding your thefts. We came for this!”
He held the black cloak in his hands, his face filled with obsession. ”What a perfect piece… Oh, no, I meant that it's too dangerous. It's not suitable for you!”
”No!!!” Baggins began hollering. ”You bandits have your eyes on my treasure. You can't do this… It's a family heirloom!”
”Stop lying to me, Mr. Baggins!” Heinze shook his head. ”According to my knowledge, from your grandfather's generation, your family has been a bunch of paupers… Even this apartment was rented using your filthy lucre! Sorry… I've told you so much. You'll forget everything after I cast a simple spell! ”
”Something's wrong!”
Watching from the side, Fang Yuan sensed that something was off.
Although Baggins indeed appeared extremely scared and helpless, there was a hint of craziness in his eyes.
If someone exhausted all his trump cards and his family details were completely figured out by another, he would not have such a look about him.
”Careful!” he exclaimed. But alas, he was too far from Heinze.
”Ah… You forced me to do this!”
Just as Fang Yuan was charging toward the two, Baggins roared. A third hand suddenly appeared beside him!