It seemed like I just blinked, and yet I had been unconscious for half an hour. I consider myself to have a strong will; although I might be lazy at times, I wouldn’t usually be so easily knocked out in crucial moments. Just now, it felt like I suddenly entered a trance-like state, something I had never experienced before. Even… I thought of someone. When it comes to techniques of hypnosis, illusions, and hallucinations, no one I know is more authoritative than her. I decided to ask for her help. She’s far more mysterious than the X organization I know.
The Illusionist Makes an Appearance (1)
Finally, I mustered the courage to make the call. “Hey, is this Lu Yun? It’s Nado. Do you remember me?” Lu Yun’s pleasant voice came through the phone. Ever since the “Heart of the Murderer” incident, I’ve always considered her to be one of the world’s top illusion masters. Perhaps my knowledge is limited, and I’m not well-versed in experts of this field, but she is undoubtedly an authority in matters of the mind, spirit, and illusion. I briefly explained the situation to her, knowing it couldn’t be covered in just a few words, and emphasized the importance of the matter.
“I see, I understand. I’m nearby, I can come over right away,” she said with a laugh over the phone, “I’m really happy we’ll meet again, that you think of me when you’re in need.”
