Chapter 1036: "Expected" Development

"According to Mr. Door, the main difference between the second Blasphemy

Slate and the first Blasphemy Slate isn't that the latter has many

unique Sequence names, but that the former had many additions. It was a

secret the ancient sun god caught a glimpse of towards 'His' later

years. Alright, as a true god, there's no such thing as later years. I'm

just using the human concept of the period from 'His' birth to fall, so

that would be considered 'His' later years.

"In other words, the second Blasphemy Slate's creator was the ancient

sun god?"

"Towards this question, Mr. Door answered with almost certainty. 'He'

told me that the ancient sun god's fall resulted in the birth of the

Blasphemy Slate.

"Does that mean that it's considered a key relic of the ancient sun god?

"Then, who was the one who created the first Blasphemy Slate? The

original Creator who truly created everything? And what were the

additional pieces of knowledge that appeared on the second Blasphemy

Slate?

"Mr. Door didn't answer, only saying that it involves too many secrets.

It cannot be explained in just a few words. If 'He' were to return to

the real world, 'He' would be able to tell me in detail.

"Heh, do you think I'll fall for it?

"As the Blasphemy Slate was mentioned, I recalled two questions that had

been bothering me since a long time ago. What does it mean to be the

trend of the times? Who defines the trend of the times?

"Mr. Door's reaction was very odd. 'He' laughed for nearly twenty

seconds before telling me, be careful of the 'Spectator.'

"What has this got to do with my question?

"With 'His' reminder, I carefully recalled the contents of the second

Blasphemy Slate and discovered an unusual problem. As a Beyonder of the

Savant pathway, my memory is something I can be proud of due to my

eidetic memory. However, I only recalled that Sequence 0 of the

Spectator pathway is Visionary, but I have no impression of its ritual

to become a god!

"I can clearly remember all the rituals for the other twenty-one

pathways, but this is the only one where, not only do I lack an

impression of, I have even subconsciously neglected it.

"I tried asking Mr. Door what the ritual is for becoming a god for the

Spectator pathway.

"Mr. Door laughed and said with a teasing and leisurely tone, 'didn't

you already say it?'

"This... The ritual for a Spectator to become a god is to make the

development of the times to be in line with one's expectations. Then,

consume the potion for their advancement when it's at a certain time

node in that trend?

"I believe that's the truth!

"Compared to 'the times is part of the original Creator; only when the

times develop according to a certain expectation can 'He' draw energy

from it and revive,' this seems more objective. Heh, I knew that among

the founders of that ancient secret organization, there had to be

someone with their plans apart from the zealots!

"On careful thought, this is really quite a terrifying matter. It's fine

when stuck in the Low- and Mid-Beyonder levels, but once someone is of a

high standing, they might suffer an unknown and sudden destruction

simply because their particular thoughts, ideas, or matters that they

would like to push forward disagrees with a particular existence's

expectations...

"Be careful of the 'Spectator'!

"I'm very curious how Mr. Door knows what's on the second Blasphemy

Slate, as well as the various rituals needed to become a god. 'His'

answer was that 'He' had seen the complete second Blasphemy Slate, and

with 'Him' were Solomon, Zaratul, Tudor, Trunsoest, Augustus, Einhorn,

Sauron, Castiya, Zoroast, Stiano, Constantine, and company... These were

families who reigned over all the Beyonders in the Fourth Epoch!"

The secrets contained in this diary page made Klein feel as though he

was facing a Mythical Creature's form, embroiling his mind in a storm of

knowledge.

*The Spectator's ritual to become a god is to make the times develop

according to one's imagination? If that's the case, Adam has been

subconsciously preparing for this since the beginning of the Fourth

Epoch... So the secret that King George III is hiding, and the possible

developments, are in line with "His" expectations, to the point of "Him"

giving a helping hand? Once the tide of the times come rushing in, with

things not being capable of changing in short time spans, "He" will be

able to become a god?*

*In that case, engaging in a deep investigation of the Great Smog is

abnormally dangerous. Even if I'm currently a Blessed of the Goddess,

having an official Beyonder's background and being able to cooperate

with angels anytime, my safety can't be guaranteed. After all, the

Goddess isn't able to descend for quite some time...* Amidst his

thoughts, Klein suddenly had the intention of cowering back.

If this were in the past, he could relax after reporting the matter to

the Church of Evernight and even leave Backlund for a vacation. But now,

as a Blessed of the Goddess, he had already promised to seek out Hvin

Rambis and Saintess of White Katarina, making it very difficult for him

to escape.

It was truly a case of "you win some, you lose some."

Furthermore, Klein didn't know how Adam wished for the times to develop.

If a Great Smog of Backlund happened again, he really had no way of

extricating himself. There were people he cared about, and he yearned

for peace.

*At the very least, I have to know what the king's secret is before

deciding what to do... On the second Blasphemy Slate, apart from the

Beyonder pathways and Sequence potion, what are the secrets it

has?* Klein retracted his gaze and made Roselle's diary page

vanish.

Then, he looked around with a calm expression and said with a smile,

"You may begin."

At this moment, Audrey didn't hide her curiosity. She raised her hand

slightly and asked, "Honorable Mr. Fool, is there any special meaning to

the cross beside your hand?

"If the answer requires an equivalent exchange, you can directly make

the request."

Klein placed the Unshadowed Crucifix on the table precisely because he

wanted the Tarot Club members to ask. He could then use this opportunity

to inform Little Sun and The Hanged Man, who might have a chance of

using the cross, of the news. After all, such matters were beneath Mr.

Fool to expect him to raise them.

Therefore, he smiled at Miss Justice.

"This question is nothing.

"It's something left behind by the sun god of ancient times."

*Sun god of ancient times... Ancient sun god? The Creator that the City

of Silver believes in? T-this cross actually has such origins? A captain

of the royal guards who's just a Sequence 5 or 6 actually had a relic of

the ancient sun god on him? Isn't that too much a coincidence?*

Fors couldn't believe her ears when she heard Mr. Fool's answer.

At this moment, The Fool Klein mentioned in passing, "Its level isn't

too high, corresponding to an Unshadowed. It's greatest use is to

eliminate the mental corruption of Beyonder characteristics and help

people who have consumed excessive potions to expel the excess

characteristics. It will allow those who do not wish to remain in the

mysterious world to return to normalcy."

*This power is rather fascinating... It's no wonder Mr. World once asked

me if given a chance, will I be willing to completely leave the

mysterious world...* Audrey felt that her curiosity was

satisfied.

Strange... It really is an item that makes me uncomfortable...

Emlyn made a judgment as he looked to the side at The Sun.

Derrick was surprised and delighted, having a feeling that he had his

dream fulfilled.

His dream was to free all the residents of the City of Silver from the

curse and return under the Sun, and not constantly suffer the madness,

pain, and torture.

And if such a dream could be fulfilled by the relic inherited from the

ancient sun god---the Creator who the City of Silver believed in---it

would truly appear to be destiny and inevitable.

He spoke before The Hanged Man.

"Honorable Mr. Fool, can I find a way to trade for this item?"

"As long as you pay a sufficient price," Klein said with a slight nod.

...Mr. Fool really is the best, the greatest! Derrick praised

from the bottom of his heart.

As long as a sufficient price is paid... Alger gained

inspiration from Miss Magician's rental of the notebook and hurriedly

asked, "Honorable Mr. Fool, is it possible to rent the cross for a day

or a few hours for a fixed price?"

He currently didn't have any plans on renting it. As his Wind-blessed

potion had digested relatively quickly, he planned on considering the

problem of purging the excess characteristic after he consumed the

additional Ocean Songster potion.

"Yes," The Fool Klein answered simply.

It can be rented? The Star Leonard had benefited quite

significantly from borrowing Leymano's Travels previously. After he

heard Mr. Fool's answer, he focused, seriously thinking if he had any

need for the ancient sun god's relic.

A few seconds later, he realized that he didn't have such a need.

Not only was the Sun pathway good against wraiths and specters, the

Evernight pathway was good at it too!

Furthermore, when he returned from Tingen to Backlund, he had already

obtained four Flaring Sun Charms, planning to give half of them to Klein

who had provided him the information, keeping the other half for

himself.

As for purging the excessive Beyonder characteristics and leaving the

mysterious world, he didn't need it. He was about to hold the ritual to

become a Spirit Warlock!

At this moment, Fors glanced at Xio and felt pangs of regret.

She wasn't regretting them sacrificing the cross to Mr. Fool, but rather

that she didn't attempt to use her powers or Leymano's Travels to

"Record" the corresponding powers before sacrificing it.

Of course, this was mainly because she was rather timid. Without being

able to use an Astrologer's means to determine the cross's uses and

effects, she didn't dare to rashly make attempts.

After all, I can still rent it from Mr. Fool in the future...

She tried hard to cheer up.

Noticing no further requests, The Fool Klein retracted his grace,

gesturing to the Tarot Club members to begin the transactions and

discussions.

In fact, the Unshadowed Crucifix had someone who potentially needed it.

It was the Fog Sea's Strongest Hunter Anderson. This fellow had

undergone various experiments after boarding the Golden Dream under Vice

Admiral Iceberg's arrangements, doing so in a bid to digest the alien

object inside him. There was already a certain level of success, but it

wasn't enough to completely eliminate the latent problems.

Upon thinking of this, Klein silently mumbled, *I'll get Danitz to ask

later...*

At this moment, Audrey raised a request for a transaction.

"Ladies and gentlemen, which one of you has a Dreamcatcher's heart, mind

illusion crystal, or an adult mind dragon's complete brain?"