Old Neil said very seriously, "Today I will use magic to settle my debt."
Is this even possible? Klein's eyes widened, his mouth half open.
Settle the bill with magic? Curse the creditor to death, or forge the bill? I can't solve the problem, but I can solve you?
As Old Neil performed the ritual, Klein's inner voice continued:
Is this kind of spell even possible? Isn't this too direct, too simple, too down-to-earth? Will the goddess be angry and double the bill ?
Leonard's lips twitched slightly. He only knew that Old Neil was a master at misappropriating public funds, and even taught Klein to reimburse them. He hadn't expected him to even use ritual magic. Could Klein have done something similar? Or perhaps he had changed his prayers to "The Fool"?
Klein's mental activities are so rich and interesting... Now I really feel that "the world is not so scary... Fors has begun to guess what is going on in Gehrman's mind every time he has a stern face.
Audrey and Hugh, who also believe in the Goddess of Night, are very interested in this ritual, but do not intend to try it.
After being bombarded with information from the Tarot Club, they all had the utmost respect for the Goddess of Night and did not dare to harass her in this way.
Danitz was considering the feasibility of praying to the "Fool" instead, but considering the potential consequences of failure, which could result in Gehrman's judgment, he decisively backed down. Although this Klein seemed gentle and easy to bully, he was truly terrifying after transforming into Gehrman!
[The scene switches to a warehouse, with broken and disgusting flesh and blood everywhere, and a group of people who are either injured or unconscious.
Klein's movements were noticeably slow, and a thin, brown arm emerged from the iron-black box in front of him.
It's 2-049! The captain and the others... didn't have time... to wake me up...
Just as his thoughts were becoming increasingly difficult, he was enveloped by a grayish-white mist, and Klein's figure appeared in the palace. However, before he could react, The Fool nodded to him and threw him back.
The gray fog dissipated, and Klein's mind returned to normal operation.
What was that place? I felt like I was recovering. Who was that person? Why did he save me? Why did he nod at me?
Countless questions were interrupted by a voice: "As long as you promise to help me pick up the Antigonus family's notebook, I will help you out of this predicament."
A clown-like figure appeared nearby, but his figure was blurry, and no one else seemed to notice him.
Antigonus? Isn't this the family The Fool inquired about at the beginning of the Tarot Club? Sure enough, "He" has been secretly watching Klein. Alger, one of the elders, still remembers trading information about this family for knowledge.
"What exactly happened back then?" Alger felt that if he didn't ask clearly, he would be confused about many things. "I don't think this space intends to release the details."
Seeing that everyone was very curious about this, Leonard briefly talked about Ins, 0-008, the Secret Order, the notes, 2-049, the witch, and the true creator, which surprised everyone.
Audrey heard the familiar name and couldn't help but ask for confirmation. *Trissy? Is that the Trissy who was renamed Cheeck?"
Before Leonard could even remember if this had happened, Pales asked, "How did you know?"
Audrey knew the other person's identity, so she replied respectfully, "Mr. World told me before the Great Smog Incident. Mr. Fool said that was the name of the Original Witch."
Azik's brows knitted together. He hadn't realized there were so many high-level beings involved. Of course, this was also because he had just started to recover his memories and didn't understand many things.
Benson and Melissa were certain that Klein's change stemmed from the notebook, the day Welch and Naya committed suicide. That was when he became connected to various dangers and was secretly watched by The Fool.
Although The Fool appears to be a benevolent deity at the moment, He is nonetheless a powerful and mysterious being. They don't know whether this is good or bad for Klein.
Even at a low-sequence level, he'd already encountered something like this: Was Klein's uniqueness entirely his own, or was it influenced by The Fool? Although The Fool seemed to want Klein to know of his existence at the time, he had always watched over and protected him. So why did he die in the end? Cattleya sought answers from the Queen, but she shared her confusion.
Emlyn understood this information and, overworking his brain, asked the magician beside him, "Do you know this?"
Klein nodded with a smile, "I know."
Seeing that the vampire wanted to continue asking questions, Klein smiled and said, "But you have to learn to think for yourself."
Let me read his original plot for a while, and then tell you when I figure out how to write it.
Some other people who wanted to seek help from a magician gave up the idea and started to think for themselves.
Klein arrived at the library and, after asking the administrator about his target to no avail, prepared to leave. Just as he was about to leave, he saw someone passing by.
Sirius Arypis? Isn't this too much of a coincidence? But I can't seem to defeat him right now…
Klein remained calm and continued walking towards the door.
Well, as a human being you have to follow your heart' s wishes and put stability first!
*Officer! The criminal is here!" Fuck!]
"Hahaha!" Anderson laughed fearlessly. "He's such a coward! And he says it so nicely. What's even more embarrassing is that when he wants to be cowardly, others won't let him be. Hahaha!"
Audrey coughed lightly to hide her uncontrollable laughter. "I can't laugh. It's unreserved and unladylike..." I only know that Mr. World has a gentle heart, but this seems a little too soft....
Benson and Melissa also smiled a rare smile. They knew that Klein had not encountered any serious problems so far, and compared to other strange incidents, this scene also made them feel relaxed.
Klein looked at Anderson with a dangerous look. "I'm being steady! Safe and secure, you know what I mean? If I weren't Merlin, you'd be paying the price for your insecurity!"
Klein followed Leonard to a secluded corner.
"Klein, there's no need to pretend between us. This world is full of special people who can always achieve things that others can't, like you and me." Leonard unbuttoned his shirt collar and chuckled. "In those adventure novels, this is called the meeting of two protagonists, and the wheel of history begins to roll forward." Shameless!
Klein smiled perfunctorily.
Whether it's you who considers yourself the protagonist or Russell who plagiarized this sentence!]
Sure enough, they were all plagiarized... Alger felt that he had solved the case. Bernadette's face was obviously not looking good. Her father's handed-down works were actually copied, and now so many people knew about it. As his daughter, she felt very ashamed!
This video is packed with information. I've witnessed Mr. Xingxing's naiveté before, but I never expected the Emperor to plagiarize all those famous quotes! Could the Emperor's inventions also be from his original world? Fors, a believer in the God of Steam and Machinery, had great reverence for Emperor Rossel, but now, that faith has crumbled to dust.
"Why are you unbuttoning your clothes while you're talking?" Emlyn frowned and noticed something.
Now everyone looked at Leonard with strange eyes, no longer hiding it. He took someone to a remote place, said such strange words, and seemed to want to do something to him.
Even Klein, who had just been complaining before, felt a pang in his heart and shuddered.
*...Maybe it's because I'm gay."
Leonard gave up treatment and became autistic.
He never imagined that the movie that was supposed to expose Klein's secrets would be full of his dark history. Now even his image is completely ruined!
In the deep woods, Klein found a half-high rock, cleaned it, and sat down.
Don't stand if you can sit!
Before he could finish his thought, gray-white mist suddenly appeared. around him and he appeared inside the palace.
Klein saw the person in front of him and just as he raised his body a little, he was pushed back into his seat.
"No need to be polite, and don't ask too many questions. It's not time for you to know yet." The Fool casually stopped him. "I just noticed that the thing in your hand is somehow related to the Eternal Blazing Sun, and I want to teach you a little trick."
Two pieces of paper materialized before Klein's eyes. One contained instructions for making a talisman, and the other contained Roselle's diary.
"I met the mysterious Mr. Zaratul again. He turned out to be the leader of the ancient organization, the Secret Order!"
*... (This is the diary entry for Chapter 93 of Volume 1)"
"Fuck that silent smile! When I become a High-Sequence Expert, I'll beat up every 'Fortune Teller' I see!"
Although obscured by the gray fog, Klein's obvious reaction was still visible.
As if sensing his doubt and wariness, The Fool chuckled, "I have no need to harm you, and I won't do so. You'll know the details once you become strong enough. Also, Azik Eggers is trustworthy."
After saying this, he sent the man away without waiting for Klein's reaction.
When he was the only one left above the gray fog, he sighed and said, "Destiny..."
While everyone was amazed at the amount of information contained in this video, they also noticed a problem: there were no inner thoughts when the image above the gray fog was displayed!
The previous content involving the gray fog was either too brief or focused elsewhere, so everyone only discovered it now. In that situation just now, Klein must have had many thoughts in his mind, but the entire time, he could only hear the words of the "Fool"!
Is this because this space cannot probe into one's heart under such circumstances, or is He intentionally concealing the truth for The Fool?Regardless of the reason, the fact that inner thoughts are not revealed above the gray fog is enough to indicate many things. Mr. Fool may be more powerful than they originally suspected, and may be involved in the secrets of a higher level!
The powerful and mysterious Mr. Fool, wearing a vest, sat there with a meaningful smile on his face.
He probably guessed how the space master intended to resolve Tingen's situation. That was Klein's fate, and any rash attempts to influence it would only lead to worse consequences. Furthermore, The Fool wasn't very strong at the time and couldn't exert much influence on reality, so he would occasionally contact Klein unilaterally to offer some small assistance.
And it seems as if Mr. Azik was also arranged in advance by The Fool, or at least influenced by Him, which is why he appeared in Tingen without any preparation and had an encounter with me.
The Qilingos incident that I was curious about earlier also makes sense. The Fool showed me Miss Justice's prayer. I knew Mr. Azik was in Backlund, so I wrote him a letter, and then he went to the scene to take action. So this incident was indeed resolved because of The Fool's arrangements and me, a potential follower!
As for why Mr. Azik knew nothing about this, the answer is that Mr. Fool is so terrifying! He is so powerful that he could arrange such an angel so clearly without being discovered by the person involved!
Having guessed the plot, Klein felt relieved. He was afraid that this space would arbitrarily change the plot and that they would not be able to cooperate tacitly. Now that he had the script, he could act freely.
I feel a little sorry for Mr. Azik... Klein looked at Azik's reaction with a guilty conscience. He found that this big man just looked thoughtful and didn't show any signs of sabotage, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
I've also come into contact with that Holy Sun Emblem, but the old man didn't find anything even when he parasitized me. How did The Fool sense its connection to the Eternal Blazing Sun through Klein? Leonard frowned, remembering what Pales had said: The Fool and Klein's relationship was closer than he'd originally thought.
Alger confirmed his suspicions: Klein and Russell's time travel was indeed related to The Fool, perhaps even orchestrated by The Fool. Therefore, during their meeting, he directly showed the diary to the other party. This diary also happened to contain content related to the Secret Order and the Diviners, which could help Klein to a certain extent.
Furthermore, that kind of time travel would likely require many conditions, such as finding only one person in each era, making them the protagonist of that era, and also preparing for the Fool's final resurrection. Russell's diary could provide Klein, a latecomer, with a lot of useful intelligence, and even allow the long-dormant Fool to obtain some necessary information. It's just unknown if "He" has other plans besides Russell...
Having labeled Emperor Roselle a "pathfinder" and a "tool man," Alger's fear of "The Fool" was even greater. He had no idea when "He" had started planning this.
In the abandoned castle, Azik recalls something through the remains of his child: "Perhaps I am a person who has lived for a very, very long time."
Mr. Azik, you should actually seriously consider whether you are still within the category of "human".
Klein replied in his mind.
"Mr. Azik, may I ask you for a favor, a very small one?"
I have to find a way to get in touch with the sealed object "3-0782" and create the "Yangyan Talisman"!
I don't know what that person in the gray fog-perhaps not even a person-is up to, but for now, it seems like he's helping me. At least he's letting me cling to Mr. Azik support…
Azik didn't mind Klein's initial purpose in approaching him. All he needed to know was that Klein was sincerely helping him regain his memory. He just found his student's overly lively heart a little amusing.
Thinking about Azik's identity and strength, everyone couldn't help but sigh: It's really worth holding on to this thigh!
As for Klein following the Fool's instructions, no one questioned it. With their greatest secrets known, and the other party displaying immense strength and a friendly attitude, there was no need to go against them. Following their instructions was the best option.
A pregnant woman with the subtitle "Megose above her head greeted Klein and Leonard with a smile.
We are a group of poor people who are constantly fighting against danger and madness, but we are also guardians.
A man with "Ince Zangwill" written on his face reached out and pierced Klein's heart.
Leonard and Klein were both involved, yet they forced themselves to watch the video. They had taken revenge with their own hands, and while they no longer dwelled on the past, they would never forget the pain and powerlessness they felt, nor would they forget their companions, those who had sacrificed their lives.
Others were shocked by the tense and sad content. Even though most of those present were wild Extraordinary people, they still showed respect to these Night Watchmen…
Benson and Melissa tried hard to suppress the bitterness in their hearts. They never wanted respect from others. If they hadn't known that Klein had returned from the dead and was still alive and well, they would have probably exploded emotionally.
Inside the palace above the gray fog, Klein was in a low mood, still somewhat puzzled: "I should be dead..."
"But I can revive you." The Fool leaned back in his chair casually. "I can also give you the opportunity to become stronger and seek revenge."
After a moment of silence, Klein asked in a somewhat dry voice, "What price do I have to pay?"
"Become my beloved and walk the world on my behalf. When necessary, obey my orders. The rest of the time, you can do whatever you want."
*...good."
The Fool raised his hand slightly, and Klein was covered in a hooded robe, completely obscuring his figure.
*Pick your identity."
A deck of tarot cards appeared on the table in front of Klein. He picked up the top card, "The World."
So this is how the World joins the Tarot Club. Is this how the chosen Favored Ones are treated? And that robe? It was actually given to him by The Fool specifically. Isn't the protection too obvious? Alger was jealous.
Mr. Fool truly values Mr. World. It's as if he's afraid Mr. World won't agree. He's giving him generous benefits upfront, and then pretending, "I know your secrets and can solve your problems." Isn't this going too far? While I believe in Mr. Fool's kindness and goodness, why does he care so much about Mr. World?
Audrey couldn't understand.
Seeing everyone's expressions of complete belief and overthinking, Klein couldn't help but express his gratitude in his heart: You've really worked hard to help me cover up my lie.
The scene skipped a moment. Klein seemed to have waited for a long time:
"Can't I go back yet?"
"Do you want to pretend to be dead in front of others?"
Klein probably understood that his resurrection would only bring more trouble, so he changed the subject:
"...Can I ask you something?"
The Fool chuckled. "Is it about time travel? Now's not the time. I'll tell you part of it when you become a demigod."
This time travel was indeed the plan of the "Fool"!
Bernadette's gaze grew dark. She had no idea what this matter involved. Even Klein, who was exceptional enough, would have to wait until he became a demigod to learn even a fraction of it. Back then, her father didn't even have the Fool to help him understand. He had to figure everything out on his own…
Demigod... Audrey knew that it was at that time that Mr. World learned part of the truth and nearly collapsed.
*This resurrection is inevitable. No matter what your former colleagues think, The Fool will do it." Pallez explained in Leonard's mind.
"His becoming Klein was all arranged by The Fool, and his subsequent experiences have been under His watchful eye. He was also the destined Favored One and vessel of God's arrival. This connection destined your former colleague to break away from the Church and act freely, and death is the perfect excuse. Haha, perhaps The Fool already knew his fate and simply didn't intervene because this development was exactly what He wanted. Isn't a vessel of God's arrival without an identity but with sufficient freedom more convenient than a Favored One restricted within the Church of Evernight?"
Leonard felt a chill run down his spine. Could it be that the Fool, knowing all this, chose to stand aside and watch, simply to achieve his own goals?
Pales saw through Leonard's thoughts completely. "Have you forgotten what I said? You should believe in the power of the gods, but not in their mercy."
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