Divine Script is a type of Nen-carved inscription resembling talismans or magic arrays.
It is typically used to assist Nen abilities, serving purposes such as amplification or sealing.
However, due to its obscure and difficult nature, coupled with the tedious and time-consuming preparatory work required, few are willing to invest the effort to learn it.
Yet once mastered, the combination of Divine Script and Nen abilities can achieve feats that would otherwise be impossible.
For example, the Greed Island game in the original work utilized vast amounts of Divine Script to expand the application limits of various abilities, manifesting countless NPCs and objects with special abilities within the script's effective range.
Without Divine Script, relying solely on eleven Nen users, not only would creating a game as massive as Greed Island be impossible, but even its daily maintenance and operation would be an insurmountable task.
It could be said that the release of Greed Island best exemplifies the value and effectiveness of Divine Script.
Yet throughout the original story, Divine Script's presence is remarkably faint, with little to no usage shown.
This suggests that Nen users willing to learn Divine Script are undoubtedly few and far between.
Alternatively, due to factors like restricted teachings, very few Nen users even have access to Divine Script...
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Morrow didn't understand Divine Script, but as a transmigrator he had a general grasp of its various aspects.
In his view, the low usage rate of Divine Script was partly due to its inherent "range" limitation.
For example:
You painstakingly prepare an array, hoping it will deliver excellent combat effects, only for the enemy to never step into it.
This not only renders your efforts wasted but also forces you to dismantle the Divine Script you've set up in advance.
Because every stroke of Divine Script you carve diverts a portion of your aura output.
If the prepared script goes unused, you naturally need to reclaim that diverted aura; otherwise, you would be fighting with one arm tied behind your back before the battle even begins.
Such limitations mean Divine Script holds little combat value.
Its true worth lies more in strategy.
At this very moment.
Morrow inadvertently detected traces of Divine Script in a corner of the observation deck, immediately taken aback.
Why was Divine Script here?
His first thought was of the unidentified Nen user targeting him and the enemy Kanzai was currently facing.
The only ones who could have inscribed Divine Script here were likely them.
As for why Kanzai wasn't considered a possibility,
in Morrow's eyes, Kanzai was bad at math and language, and since he was on a bodyguard assignment he could be ruled out.
The other muscular female bodyguard traveling with Kanzai couldn't be entirely dismissed, but the likelihood was extremely low.
Morrow stared at the Divine Script glowing with an aura sheen. Based on his earlier reasoning, he naturally considered destroying it.
He wasn't sure what consequences destroying Divine Script would bring.
But he was certain the act would yield a positive outcome for him.
—--
The surrounding scenery, even the air, was tinted yellow.
Looking around, it was as if the world had become a sepia-toned photograph.
"Time of Molting." This is Muse's counter-type Conjuration ability.
When Muse takes damage from an enemy, the ability activates instantly, pulling the enemy into a mirror Nen space that reflects reality and shares the damage he receives with the enemy.
The duration of this Nen space is 60 seconds.
If the total damage value sustained before activating the ability is considered A,
then Muse must inflict damage exceeding A on the enemy before the Nen space disappears.
If this condition is met, all the damage Muse suffered during the entire ability process will be completely healed the moment the Nen space vanishes.
Conversely, if the condition is not met, Muse will be forced into a 60-minute Zetsu state after the Nen space disappears.
"Pity, I only crippled one of your arms."
Standing within the yellow-tinted mirror space, Muse showed a hint of regret but then shook his head, looking at Kanzai's furrowed brow before chuckling lightly:
"No, I shouldn't feel regret. Rather… given that you were on guard, crippling one of your arms is already the best possible outcome."
"..."
Kanzai glanced at Muse's limp right arm but remained silent.
Muse raised his hand and curled his fingers mockingly. "What, not going to attack?"
"Your ability's activation condition… is too easy."
After being dragged into the Nen space, Kanzai confirmed the damage-sharing effect, so he didn't act recklessly.
Though concerned about his client's safety, he wasn't panicked or rushed.
"Oh?"
Hearing Kanzai's words, Muse's playful expression deepened as he nodded in agreement.
"It is easy. All I need is to create a situation where you have no choice but to retaliate, and you'll inevitably be pulled into my Nen space. If you had held back earlier, I would've just stormed into the room and forced you to act. So the outcome wouldn't have changed, unless… hmm."
At this point, Muse's tone shifted with amusement.
"How strange. Not only are you not attacking, but you're letting me ramble on? Aren't you worried about that precious princess of yours? Or are you just… afraid of the damage sharing?"
"Cut the act. A simple activation condition, a damage-sharing effect, and a forced Nen space…"
Kanzai's gaze turned sharp as he spoke coldly:
"Given the balance of vows and limitations, I don't know what price you're paying, but as for this Nen space, it can't last more than 30 to 60 seconds. If it hasn't disappeared by then, it means your ability no longer includes damage sharing."
"..."
Muse's expression shifted slightly.
It was a feigned reaction.
"As expected of the Zodiac Twelve; your experience is impressive."
Muse then dropped his playful smile and, with some effort, used his left hand to clap for Kanzai in front of his immobilized right palm.
Once the Nen space was created, the damage-sharing effect no longer applied.
And 60 seconds was precisely the duration of the "Time of Molting."
Once the Nen space vanished, there would be no need to worry about damage sharing.
So Kanzai's judgment was fundamentally correct.
Under normal circumstances, Kanzai was indeed the one who least needed to rush. Even though the client outside the Nen space was under attack, Kanzai didn't lose his composure. Instead, with his wealth of experience, he immediately saw through Muse's Nen ability at a glance.
In this battle determined by abilities, the one who should be most anxious was Muse, who needed to fulfill his conditions within 60 seconds.
Normally, that would be the case.
However, Muse had used seven pre-arranged Divine Scripts to extend the duration of the Nen space to 300 seconds.
And from the very beginning, Muse never intended to fulfill his ability's conditions.
He was staking his life just to keep Kanzai restrained for more than 60 seconds...