The general description of this item was similar to what was recorded in Bartender Sanchi's notebook, but at the end of the information, the negative effects of this gauntlet were added.
'Long-term wear of this gauntlet (continuous wear for more than 48 hours) will make the user cold-blooded; continuous wear for more than ten days will extinguish the user's conscience irreversibly. Additionally, wearing this item will cause animals to dislike the user, especially those with stronger spiritual perception, such as cats, dogs, and horses, whose reactions will be even more intense.'
So, wearing the Shadow Gauntlets means I might be chased and bitten by stray dogs, huh? Lex wiped his face, making his twitching mouth return to normal.
Overall, the negative impact of this weapon is relatively minor; as long as it's not worn continuously for more than 48 hours, it generally won't alter one's Heart-Nature.
As for being disliked by animals, Lex didn't mind; he didn't keep cats anyway, and at most, he wouldn't ride horses or take carriages while wearing it, so it wasn't a big deal.
Based on the above considerations, Lex felt there was no need to Seal it, but strengthening it was something to look forward to.
He held the Mysterious Book and issued the strengthening command, and a new line of information appeared on the page.
'Strengthening this item requires 12 dimensional crystals. Do you wish to continue?'
As expected, the cost of strengthening was much higher than identification, which was normal, as this project could affect the efficacy and power of magical items.
Continue!
Immediately, Lex only had 17 dimensional crystals left.
Then, the colorful faint light swirling around this illusory tome suddenly surged like flowing water, spreading and flowing over Lex's body, converging on the gauntlet in his hand.
In an instant, the Shadow Gauntlets were enveloped by a Light, and three-dimensional patterns or symbols with strange markings appeared on the gauntlet.
A moment later, the Light began to recede, and an Arcane symbol appeared on the gauntlet; staring at it gave one a feeling of constantly falling into depravity.
Lex quickly averted his gaze and found that the information about the Shadow Gauntlets in the Mysterious Book had changed slightly.
'.When attacking, there is a 10% chance to summon a Shadow Fist.'
'.In dark or shadowy environments, the summoning chance is 50%, and the Shadow Fist transforms into 'Shadow Combo.'
The previous information did not have specific numbers. Now it does, and in specific environments, the Shadow Fist even transforms into Shadow Combo.
This wave, this wave is a pay-to-win upgrade!
Satisfied, Lex took off the Shadow Gauntlets and turned to the message page of the Mysterious Book, finding that the information had been updated.
Collection: 300+
Record: Your adventure biography has received over 300 collections and follows, granting you 1 use of the 'Message Board' permission.
Great, I can use the message board again!
Lex continued to read, and the questions he had previously asked had already been answered by Observers.
'A S-level creature who gave up thinking: Abraham Tudor advanced to Sequence 0, taking the Hunter Pathway Sequence 1.'
'Speechless: He is called Alista, not Abraham.'
Ah, this.
This is a face-slapping scene from beyond the dimension. It seems Observers sometimes make mistakes. I must pay attention to this and try to read as much information from Observers as possible so as not to be led astray or misled.
'Number 160809145813508: The Abraham Family ancestor was only one step away from being a True God, but later the entire Family was cursed, and the rest is not something you can know. The Solomon Empire once ruled the North Continent...'
As he read this, Lex began to feel a headache, with his temples throbbing in waves. He knew that the previous identification, strengthening, and current reading had consumed too much of his spirituality, and he could no longer continue.
He decisively closed the illusory tome, canceled the summoning, and the remaining replies could only be read next time.
But he still gained a lot this time.
The biggest gain was naturally 'Artisan of Mysteries'. This was thanks to the three Observers; without them, he wouldn't have gained new functions.
Although he only saw two replies on the message board, even just a partial read of the message from the Reader with a string of numbers was enough to shock Lex.
The ancestor of the Abraham Family was actually only one step away from being a True God!
So, his mother's teacher had such a grand background.
But this Family was cursed. To be able to curse such a powerful Family, the entity must also be extraordinary. No wonder that Reader said, the rest is not something I can know.
Lex endured his headache and lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, his thoughts wandering.
Did his mother not want to talk about this Family because of that curse, fearing it would bring unnecessary trouble, or even disaster?
He turned over and saw the 'Myth of Creation' he had taken from his mother's cabin last time. Having nothing to do, Lex picked it up, opened it to the part he had last read, and continued reading.
As he flipped through the pages, a yellowed page suddenly fell out.
Lex casually picked it up, thinking it was just notes or annotations his mother had made. Unexpectedly, he inadvertently glanced at the words on the page, paused, then forgot his headache and directly sprang up from the bed.
"This, this is simplified Chinese characters?"
Lex exclaimed in surprise.
After repeated confirmation, he knew he hadn't misread; they were indeed the simplified Chinese characters he was all too familiar with from his previous life.
However, the writer seemed to have just learned to write, as the handwriting was very ugly, and some radicals were almost detached, even a primary school student could write better than this person.
Wait.
Could this be the Great Emperor's diary?
Lex remembered that the only one who used simplified Chinese characters in 'Lord of the Mysteries' was Emperor Roselle's diary, one of the most valuable items in the Tarot Club!
Thinking of this, he quickly sat back down and began to read.
"January 10th, 1184. Young Miss Copperfield expressed her affection for me, hinting that I could pursue her. Her mother, Madam Flornal, is absolutely a stunner, and as her daughter, Copperfield is also very beautiful, but how could I do such a thing? I am not that kind of person!"
"January 11th. Young Miss Copperfield was truly passionate in bed."
Lex suddenly felt the muscles on his face twitching. So, you are this kind of Great Emperor!
"January 6th. My foolish children finally listened to me and began to try acting, getting rid of those charlatans' deceptions. Damn it, I'm going to drive all those charlatans away, at least keep them far from my children, so they don't infect my children with their stupidity."
"September 25th. Young Miss Ithaca brought her friend to see me. Young Miss Harper is also very charming, and even younger. I'm starting to miss my youth."
Although there were only a few short diary entries on this page, and no continuous information between them, it allowed Lex a glimpse into the life of this legendary Great Emperor.
Hmm, Emperor Roselle's life, one could only say it was very comfortable.
Cough, I'm getting off-topic. Emperor Roselle's diary, I remember that Transmigrator from Tingen City was also collecting such items.
Perhaps...
Lex stood up, holding the page, and left the bedroom. He planned to go find Amelia and ask if his mother had any similar items.