Chapter 14

“Ms. Milani, I have something to tell you.”

“A last will?”

Milani cracked a not-so-funny joke.

While saying that, she embedded the last magical stone into the groove on the stone slab.

As the slab trembled violently, the carved Magical Guiding Matrix slowly lit up, connecting all the nodes in an instant.

The Eye of the Mind, intricately carved in the center of the Magical Guiding Matrix, appeared increasingly lifelike and terrifying.

It felt as though some powerful and eerie entity was peering into his soul through the slab.

Seeing this, Lynn shifted to an anxious tone and spoke up, “Oxygen is toxic! If we don’t get out of here, we’re going to die really soon!”

“Let’s save the jokes for later,” Milani giggled a few times, seemingly amused.

Clearly, that was not going to cut it.

Lynn understood that oxygen couldn’t possibly be toxic.

On the contrary, without oxygen, humans would definitely perish.

For humans, that’s common sense, an unchangeable rule.

The Liars’ Devourer was only at level one, incapable of distorting common knowledge.

So as soon as the lie was spoken, it was immediately seen through.

But Lynn didn’t get discouraged; he pondered for a moment and continued, “It’s just so hot in here.”

In fact, being underground in the manor, it was perpetually damp and devoid of sunlight.

It was hardly cold, and certainly not hot at all.

So this was a lie.

Upon hearing Lynn’s words, Milani paused, seemingly deep in thought.

After a moment, she hesitantly nodded, tugging at the collar of her white coat in an attempt to let in some air: “I guess it’s a bit off; it isn’t really hot. Besides, you’re not even wearing a single piece of clothing—stop making excuses.”

Another lie was exposed.

But this time it felt different.

Lynn clearly noticed that this lie had gained Milani’s trust, albeit briefly.

This was because the feeling of heat differed from rules and common knowledge; it was a highly subjective thought that could change anytime and anywhere.

Some people even feel cold in midsummer, while others frolic in t-shirts during freezing winter days.

After this attempt, Lynn vaguely sensed that he was starting to grasp the usage of the Liars’ Devourer.

Meanwhile, a light bulb flickered in his mind.

He decided to revise his previous judgment about this ability.

In fact, if used correctly, it would definitely allow him to escape this experiment unscathed.

However, he needed to try it a bit more.

“This experiment is a hundred percent going to fail.”

“Stop talking defeatist! It’s definitely going to work!”

“Ms. Milani, you’ve fallen in love with me.”

“I deeply love every experimental subject—on the condition that you survive.”

“Ms. Milani, I’m actually quite ugly.”

“Hmm.”

“Hey, don’t believe that!”

Minutes later, Milani wrapped up all her preparations for the experiment.

“You were quite talkative just now,” she glanced at Lynn thoughtfully, “were you trying something?”

“But unfortunately, this is the deepest part of the ‘cellar,’ a hundred meters underground. There are still over a dozen layers above you, and even if you find a chance to escape from here, the patrol will catch you again.”

“So, drop those unnecessary thoughts. But come to think of it, having the subject carry a sense of resistance seems to affect the outcome.”

Milani sighed, “I’ll tell you the truth: Her Highness Ivyst ordered that the experiments be conducted without threatening your life. Even if it fails, you won’t die.”

Lynn’s eyes lit up, “Oh?”

“At most, you’ll just fall into a vegetative state and never wake up.”

Milani said calmly.

Now that’s even scarier!

Lynn thought to himself, but on the surface, he maintained an expression of resignation.

“Well, since you say that, I have no choice but to cooperate. But can you promise me one last condition before the experiment starts?”

“In principle, I can’t.” Milani scratched her messy short hair, “Her Highness said it’s best not to communicate with you at all after you wake up.”