Chapter 1346: Chapter 533: The Sun King and the Land of Mirrors

Meanwhile, in the dormitory of Green Ring No.2, a subtle probability reversal was quietly taking place.

The third and final "reversal" effect of the Paradox Dice began to manifest.

This time, it neither eliminated the threat nor introduced rescue, but performed a more subtle operation:

It reversed a certain fatal physical threat into an intellectual duel with a chance of victory.

In countless parallel possibilities, the three-headed hounds should have chosen a direct attack.

With power close to the Dark Sun Level, launching a sneak attack on Ron who was unprepared had a high success rate.

But the "reversal" effect of the dice, in conjunction with Saklang’s time fog, jointly influenced the hounds’ judgment.

They chose what seemed like a safer option, but in reality, it gave Ron an opportunity to counterattack with a "mental trap."

This influence was so subtle that even the hounds themselves didn’t notice.

They thought they were making the most rational choice, not knowing they had stepped into a counter-trap prepared by fate.

.........

In the room, Ron was absorbed in pondering the results of his divination.

The card of [Bridge] gave him remarkably clear guidance.

He must become the sole link between Vinard and Cassandra, mastering the core technology both sides needed.

But at this moment, the Chaos Sheep Head bloodline on his chest suddenly delivered a very faint yet persistent stabbing sensation.

This feeling was completely different from the sharp alarm when facing direct threats in the past.

It felt more like a "discordant background noise," a sensation of "something is wrong, but it’s unclear what exactly is amiss."

Ron immediately stopped thinking and began carefully checking his own state.

His cultivation was normal, magic power flowed smoothly, and his mental state was good... all physiological indicators showed no abnormalities.

But that sense of unease lingered persistently like a shadow.

"Saklang’s time fog..."

He suddenly recalled the warning about the hounds and the protective measures:

"The fog might be interfering with my own perception while hiding me!"

It was like walking in a dense fog, gaining a sense of security but losing the ability to observe distant dangers.

The signals of [Crisis Premonition] were so vague precisely because they were disturbed by the time fog.

He immediately called out to his "family" in the depths of consciousness.

"Mom, Aselia, do you feel anything abnormal?"

"Darling!"

Nari’s voice was the first to sound, full of anger and alertness:

"I sense something very annoying spying on you! Although they’re hiding well, Mom can smell the predator’s stench!"

The Apostle’s instincts were the purest, perceiving a sense of disgust from a natural enemy:

"Stay away from that book! I feel like something’s about to go wrong!"

Aselia’s perception was more detailed and rational:

"Something’s not right. This feeling... it’s not a direct intent to kill."

In the Consciousness Space, the Dragon Soul slowly gathered, silver eyes gleaming with a wary light:

"It’s more like a fisherman patiently setting a net rather than a tiger pouncing on prey.

This is an ’induced’ trap, targeting your mind rather than your body."

"The enemy is trying to lead you into the trap yourself."

Hearing the warnings from both, Ron’s thoughts became clearer.

All the clues began to converge in his mind:

The radical faction of Time Hounds mentioned by Saklang;

The residual effect of the Paradox Dice’s "reversal";

And this "induced" threat mode...

"So, that’s how it is..."

He analyzed the situation with a cold smile in his heart:

"The enemy is nearby and has already set some kind of mental trap targeting me."

"The trap is induced, using my own habits and thinking patterns."

"The reason the enemy chose this method is precisely because of the fog of Saklang and their fear of my power, not daring to attack directly."

With this thought, a bold idea arose in Ron’s mind:

Instead of passively avoiding an unseen trap, it was better to actively step into it and root out the enemy behind the scenes.

There would be considerable risk, but it also presented an excellent opportunity to thoroughly understand the enemy’s details and resolve the problem once and for all.

"Mom, Aselia."

He said to his two allies in consciousness:

"I’m preparing to enter the trap actively, but I need your power as a backup."

"What?! Darling, have you lost your mind?"

Nari’s voice was filled with shock:

"Knowing it’s a trap and still jumping in?"

"It is indeed very dangerous..."

Aselia’s tone was also full of concern:

"The mental attacks of the Time Hounds are extremely tricky; once drawn into the Illusion Realm they’ve constructed, it’s very hard to escape."

"But precisely for that reason, this is also the only opportunity."

Ron said resolutely:

"If I remain passively defensive, I’ll never be able to ascertain the enemy’s real strength and intentions."

"Moreover, I believe that with the cooperation of the three of us, we can handle a mental warfare."

Nari was silent for a moment, then let out a helpless sigh:

"Alright, since my darling has decided, Mom will join you in this madness."

"But you have to promise me, if things go wrong, retreat immediately!"

"I’ll be ready at any moment to tear open space and forcefully pull you back to reality."

Aselia also nodded slowly:

"Though my power is limited in this low magic environment, the spiritual resistance of the Dragon Race remains strong."

"I’ll build a defense line in the depths of your consciousness, ensuring that even in the worst-case scenario, your core soul remains unharmed."

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