Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 129: Midnight Rose Invitation

The night that seemed to stretch out endlessly had finally reached its conclusion. The darkness that shrouded the abandoned district gradually lifted as the first rays of dawn emerged on the horizon.

The glow of pale golden light gently descended upon the desolated terrain, seeping through the weathered crevasses of crumbling edifices, and illuminating the meandering pathways of narrow alleys.

Lynn was currently located in one of these decrepit empty buildings. What was once a cozy family home, now stood as a dilapidated shell, its walls cracked and chipped, its furniture reduced to dust and debris.

The only thing that was left partially intact was a rickety chair, where he now rested after the long and eventful night. The wooden frame creaked faintly beneath him as he leaned back.

In his hands was the worn leather-bound tome [Monster Whispering Manual]. He slowly turned the aged pages, his eyes swiftly scanning the intricate details etched upon them.

[Gemini Soul] was activated!

After the long wait, he could finally use his unique talent safely. His mind swirled with knowledge, processing information and forming connections at an astonishing rate.

Time seemed to slow around him as his perceptions sharpened to an impossible degree. Every minute detail within the text came into crystalline focus, and each word was comprehended near-instantly.

However, this time, even with this unmatched ability activated, he quickly realized that completely absorbing and assimilating this dense content couldn't be done in one sitting.

After all, it was extraordinary knowledge, filled with esoteric secrets and detailed rituals far beyond anything he had previously encountered. The insights were profound, yet not easily grasped.

Reluctantly withdrawing his consciousness from the exalted state, Lynn released a strained exhale as he eventually reached the limit of his mental capacity. He closed the aged book, pressing his palm flat against the worn cover.

A part of him wanted nothing more than to delve back into the mysterious knowledge. Just a short time scratching the surface had revealed some techniques and rituals capable of augmenting his power without the need for sublimation.

Unfortunately, he had to put the manual back in his inventory as other pressing matters demanded his attention. He pulled out the small, black, rectangular card with a silver rose emblem.

Last night, he had already thoroughly inspected it for any hidden trap, but it was just a perfectly ordinary high-quality card stock without any extraordinary effect. However, it was not the item itself that caught his attention.

Lynn turned the card over once more to inspect the unusual inscription on the reverse side. Etched across it in delicate silver lettering was a series of cryptic symbols arranged in an orderly sequence.

The same mysterious runic language that was used in extraordinary techniques and rituals. Without the knowledge gained from the [Monster Whispering Manual], he wouldn't have known what to do with these markings.

Inserting spiritual energy inside them, he carefully channeled it through each minute detail of the runic sequence. A subtle tremor seemed to ripple outward from the card's surface and the ancient text momentarily glowed with a faint luminescence before fading.

In that fleeting instant, he felt a peculiar sensation wash over him - a whisper in the depths of his consciousness. It was not a sound, but rather a direct transmission of information that bypassed his physical senses entirely.

"Invitation..." he repeated aloud, his eyes remaining closed to maintain the connection as he processed the message. "Unique gathering... The 15th... Inside the Central District... Midnight Rose Exchange."