Chapter 790: The End of the Diary
*All the mausoleums have been built... What's done cannot be
undone...* Klein looked at the diary page in his hand as his
thoughts boiled over as ideas kept emerging and shattering.
From his point of view, this diary page of Emperor Roselle nearly proved
his previous conjectures. He had chosen to forcefully switch to the
Black Emperor pathway in his later years, doing so at the cost of going
mad to become a Sequence 0 true god!
*What drove the emperor to make such a decision? What did "He" discover
that resulted in "His" agitation, rashness, and loss of composure in the
previous diary entry? And compared to back then, "His" emotions in this
diary entry appear calm and composed, but it feels like "He" is even
more extreme... It's hard to imagine what the emperor experienced or
encountered in "His" later years that resulted in "Him" having such an
abnormal situation... The madness that Angels are embroiled with to
begin with, or is it something that had happened to the faith of the
believers that kept him anchored "His" rationality? Hmm, if "He" was
normal, shouldn't "He" hold back a little and strive for certain
outcomes before finding an opportunity to devour the Hidden
Sage?* Klein instantly thought of many things, but he was unable
to find any evidence.
And on this page of goatskin, there were only two short lines of text,
as though it indicated the final diary page of Emperor Roselle's life.
The end of the year or the beginning of the new year was the day "He"
was suspected to have perished in the White Maple Palace.
An emperor of an era, a transmigrator's last words? Klein
sighed silently as he flipped to the goatskin beneath.
The diary page didn't have a date, but at the top of the page was a line
in Feysac:
"Immediately follows the previous page."
The words were written neatly and elegantly, very different from Emperor
Roselle's handwriting. It was obvious that it was added by someone else.
*It's probably a note by Queen Mystic... To indicate that this is the
last part of the diary, written after the emperor said that what's done
cannot be undone? But why isn't there a date?* Klein was deeply
puzzled as he read the corresponding content, his gaze freezing up.
"I believe I'm not the only transmigrator in this world.
"If there's anyone else who can read my diary, remember to carefully
select your Beyonder pathway.
"Once you choose this, it pretty much confirms your allies and your
enemies.
"I'm unable to give any actual suggestions because I myself can't see
the true faces of the seven deities or those evil gods. This might be
partially related to the second Blasphemy Slate that the ancient
organization hides. Unfortunately, I only have a rough idea of the
hidden parts, and I'm unable to verify them.
"Similarly, I don't know what's written on the first Blasphemy Slate
either.
"A useful warning is to not choose pathways with Sequence 0s that are
occupied, and also be careful of neighboring Sequence 0s and Sequence
1s. I've suffered tremendously on this aspect.
"As for what Sequence 0 represents, search for my other diary pages if
you aren't aware.
"Heh heh, this page is equivalent to the afterword of my life. If I
succeed, I'll be a god, and it will be another story. If I were to fail,
there wouldn't be a future. Perhaps, well---you know.
"Go, my friend who understands my diary, go seek out the secret of
transmigration and the truth hidden within. I'll be watching you, if I'm
still alive.
"Finally, let me warn you that you have to remember:
"Be careful of the moon!"
Klein wasn't surprised about there being more than one transmigrator.
After all, he had long known of a "senior" in the form of Emperor
Roselle.
He was puzzled about the details that the emperor had used to determine
that there wasn't only one transmigrator.
This was a very important point, as it held great meaning as to whether
there were incomparable problems in his bid to return home.
This was like an unknown equation. Without enough examples and
conditions, there was no way to obtain the correct answer no matter how
he tried to solve it. Only with enough equations could he find the
correct answer.
*Hmm... The emperor should've written his discoveries on this matter in
the previous diary entries. Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing
where it is in order to do a targeted search and recovery...*
Klein silently sighed before considering the other contents in the
"afterword."
*The hidden contents in the second Blasphemy Slate which the Twilight
Hermit Order showed?*
*Did they deliberately hide the contents, or did they not actually
obtain it... The second Blasphemy Slate was actually split into two
parts, with the other half landing in the hands of other
factions?*
*My pathway has already been determined. It was selected based on the
exclamation found in Emperor Roselle's diary... From the emperor's
afterword, I can be a bit assured. The Seer pathway doesn't have a
Sequence 0 because the mad Sequence 1 Zaratul is still alive. And
according to the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Conservation, heh
heh---this subdivision part can probably be called the Law of
Incompatibility. If there's a Sequence 1, there's no Sequence
0.*
*I need to be careful of Zaratul, Mr. Door, Blasphemer Amon, and Pallez
Zoroast, as well as the other Sequence 1s who exist in these three
pathways.*
What does being careful of the moon mean?
Be careful of the Primordial Moon?
That could be said directly...
*Wait, the emperor apparently had thoughts of exploring the crimson moon
before. Could it be that he finally committed himself to do it and
discovered something on the moon, which is why he warned other
transmigrators to be careful of the moon?*
The moon has something to do with transmigration?
*Yes... the emperor's tone indicates that "He" still has some
contingency plans, and he might not completely perish. He might be
watching me... There should also be clues to such matters, and they
should also be written in the earlier diary entries...*
As conclusions and puzzlements flashed through Klein's mind, he finally
turned solemn.
He made the diary in his hand vanish and looked towards Cattleya.
"Do you have anything you want to ask?"
Cattleya nudged the heavy glasses on her nose and politely bowed her
head.
"Honorable Mr. Fool, I wish to know if Emperor Roselle is still alive."
This question snapped the other members of the Tarot Club out of their
own thoughts as they looked towards the end of the bronze table in
agitation.
Although Emperor Roselle being alive wasn't directly related to them,
nor would it bring any obvious influence, this topic was enough to stir
the thirst hidden deep in the hearts of people regarding rumors and
gossip!
*I thought I would be immune to such matters after advancing to a
Psychiatrist... Sigh, I'm really curious!* Audrey looked at Mr.
Fool with bright eyes as she waited for "Him" to give the answer.
Only Derrick was uninterested in the matter. The reason why he looked at
Mr. Fool was solely because everyone else had done so.
*Indeed, Queen Mystic's questions are basically targeted at the diary
pages she provides...* Klein didn't feel stumped as he
skillfully chuckled.
"Perhaps."
By using the answer "perhaps," he was expressing that Emperor Roselle
had the hope of saving himself. As for whether he eventually succeeded
or whether there was an accident, it wasn't in the scope of the question
that might not have an answer.
*Perhaps... Mr. Fool is implying that Emperor Roselle might still be
alive?* Cattleya and company felt as though they had heard the
greatest secret in the world as they felt a little agitated and excited.
However, they could also sense the underlying tone in Mr. Fool's words.
Due to the lack of diary entries and with him having just awoken
recently, "He" was unable to determine if Emperor Roselle had seized an
opportunity. To determine that would require more clues and evidence in
the future.
Regardless, Emperor Roselle was likely mentally prepared for the
assassination.
Without giving Justice, The Hanged Man, and company to think of the
related problems, Klein leaned back and said with a calm tone, "That's
all from me."
Fors hurriedly snapped out of her fantasizing of Roselle's late years as
she looked to the end of the bronze table.
"Honorable Mr. Fool, I wish to communicate privately with The World. It
will end quickly."
*What does she want to communicate with Gehrman Sparrow about? Isn't Mr.
X's matter over?* Klein thought in puzzlement as he nodded
gently.
"Yes."
Following that, he blocked the senses of the other members and
controlled The World to chuckle hoarsely.
"Is there anything else?"
Fors deliberated for two seconds and said, "This is the matter. Mr. X's
head allowed me to receive a handsome reward. I believe that I didn't
pay enough on this matter to match the difficulty of the mission.
Therefore, I wish to compensate you.
"How much do you wish to receive."
*Not bad. You actually want to compensate me without any prompting...
Although Miss Magician is a little greedy on gaining petty advantages,
she's still an honest person. Hmm, it's very normal to earn some profit
while making a transaction. It's not considered greedy...* The
pleasantly surprised Klein sighed inwardly in praise as he made The
World chuckle.
"How much can you pay?"
Fors hesitated for a moment and said, "5,000 pounds."
She had used the 10,000-pound price she had informed her teacher, and
planned to split it evenly with Mr. World. Furthermore, she needed the
recipe, crystal ball, and Beyonder ingredient; thus, she planned on
selling the two properties and give him money directly.
And as for the reason why Fors was this generous, it had to do with the
mission being harder than she had expected while also paying too low a
price. In addition, she was increasingly fearful of The World Gehrman
Sparrow. She didn't dare to offend the crazy adventurer and terrifying
bounty hunter.
The Abraham family gave quite a huge reward... Klein
controlled The World to say with a laugh, "If you can use large amounts
of gold coins in place of notes, you can pay less. It will just depend
on how much you can gather."
"I'll try my best." Although Fors was very puzzled over why Mr. World
valued gold coins that much, she didn't dare to ask. He had done the
same with Ma'am Hermit's transaction previously.
She paused before asking, "Mr. World, when would you need to use
Leymano's Travels? I plan on renting it out before and after that period
in order to earn some money and Beyonder powers."
Rent it out? Rent out a mystical item? Klein was taken aback
upon hearing that. He never expected Miss Magician to have such
business-oriented mind!