Chapter 41 : The time Klein was kidnapped twice in the same chapter

Klein smiled and continued :

« From the moment you parasitized me, you've been setting up a huge scam. On the one hand, you've given me the option of becoming your Blessed, telling me that your true body can withstand my destiny, causing me to bear a heavy psychological burden.

In the subsequent journey, you constantly made me see hope before destroying it. From time to time, you'll give me a time limit, making me unknowingly seize an opportunity and catch my breath. Then, you suddenly shortened the trip, disrupting my plans. Finally, you reveal the card that you're the true body, sending me into the abyss of despair, so as to destroy my will and dismantle my mental defenses. I would completely break down and choose to become your Blessed, and "agree" to that hidden "transaction." »

After hearing everything in silence, Amon suddenly laughed and raised His hands to gently clap.

« Perfect deduction.

However, you seem to have missed a problem.

What I said was to see my real body at a sufficiently safe place. Then, your destiny will be taken away. Now that we haven't reached our final destination, I naturally won't take the risk. »

Klein's expression sank slightly before he relaxed again.

« I'm looking forward to how different the developments will be there. »

He responded to Amon in His style.

The genuine King of Angels adjusted His monocle and pointed to the side with a smile.

« Soon. We'll arrive in less than half a day. »

« How long is that exactly ? »

Klein instinctively lacked trust in Amon's vague descriptions.

Amon scratched His chin and chuckled.

« Half an hour. »

Klein turned his head to look in the direction where Amon had pointed. He only saw deep darkness, nothing else..

A bolt of lightning streaked across the desolate moors, but even farther away was a thick grayish-yellow fog.

Xin Jian : *watching the drama above the gray fog*

Amon raised His head and looked at the sky, in the direction where Sefirah Castle was.

Xin Jian : Damn, he really knows I'm watching.

She waved to Him.

Klein continued to follow Amon, deep into the endless moors.

The more the man and the King of Angels proceeded, the more ravines the ground had. Similarly, their depths became more and more exaggerated.

About ten minutes later, another bolt of lightning streaked across the sky. Not far away, Klein saw a single-eyed giant with a bluish-black pupil, pacing back and forth. It towered tens of meters.

His body was covered in traces of rotting pus. His eye was sunken and lifeless. It was obvious that he was dead.

However, he continued wandering around. Grayish-yellow gas emanated from his body, interweaving in midair to create the fog over the moor.

The grayish-yellow fog that enveloped the vast moor was actually generated by this bluish-black giant !

« The youngest son of the Giant King Aurmir, the God of Glory, Bladel. He publicly cursed my father and was punished to forever roam this area. Of course, He has long died in the Cataclysm, but He still wasn't able to free Himself. »

Amon looked at the giant and smiled.

« If I hadn't stolen the corresponding damage dealt to you, you would've been contaminated by the fog created after Bladel's death. You would become a cursed entity that roams this area. »

Do I have to thank you ? Suddenly, Klein felt like he had entered a myth.

With him in tow, Amon continued forward. Soon, they approached the bluish-black, single-eyed giant.

There was an extremely deep ravine on the spot where the giant was loitering about. As the lightning flashed, a thick and vast grayish-white building appeared at the bottom.

With just a glance, Klein's eyelids twitched slightly as he recalled the scene he saw when he was divining the Unshadowed Crucifix.

If he remembered correctly, this should be where the ancient sun god, the City of Silver's Creator, Amon and Adam's father walked out from !

Is this the safe place that Amon mentioned ? Klein's heart sank.

At this moment, the pointy-hatted, monocled Amon walked to the edge of the ravine. With His back facing the grayish-white building, He spread his arms slightly and said with a smile :

« This is the holy land where my father was awoken. Buried in it is the history I wish to seek.

My father told me that this place has an ancient name, called… »

As a streak of silver lightning tore through the sky, the black-robed Amon paused as He widened His arms, saying with a solemn tone :

« Chernobyl ! »

Suddenly, something clicked inside Klein's head and he saw Xin Jian appear next to him.

The hypnosis was lifted and Klein was able to use his angel-level Beyonder abilities once again. He also remembered that he was already a Sequence 2 and that it was Earth.

Now that he thought about it, why would he have dared to fight against Xin Jian if he wasn't already an angel ?

Klein raised his guard against the newly-arrived Xin Jian. However, now that he thought about it, wouldn't it help him if she killed him ? He had nothing to fear.

But what if she had cooperated Amon ?

All kinds of thoughts went through Klein's mind as Xin Jian raised her hand and waved to Amon, ignoring him.

« Hi. Didn't you kidnap Klein because you wanted me to come ? (Because your previous plan is useless now that you know that Klein is already an angel.) »

*Narcissistic point of view.jpg*

Meanwhile, Mr. Fool weakened Klein's connection with Sefirah Castle to prevent Amon from going up.

Amon smiled :

« Interesting. »

(Xin Jian : Of course, I was very interesting. UwU.

Author : Modesty…)

Xin Jian looked at Him seriously.

« Amon. »

Above the gray fog, Mr. Fool pulled pop corn from the historical pores.

« I have to tell you something important. » She continued.

Klein just watched the two.

« Did you never hear someone say that Adam is not Adam ? »

"Your brother is your father."

Amon stole Xin Jian's idea.

Mr. Fool : Since Xin Jian is here, my ptsd went away. Now Amon only seems like a pitiful victim.

Xin Jian, whose idea was just stolen, announced :

« Adam is the Ancient Sun God… »

Klein was shocked.

She then thought :

"Wait. I feel like I was trying to say it in a more roundabout manner first."

Amon recalled something :

« So, all along, when he was preaching the Hanged Man, He was praying to Himself ? »

« Pfft- »

Xin Jian looked at Him in the eyes.

« Amon, let's be friends. »

Klein shivered.

Then they left to do pranks together, leaving Klein alone.

(Klein : Weren't you trying to get Sefirah Castle from me…?)

Amon changed plans and tried to seduce (?) the Error Uniqueness first.

(Author : I really think that Xin Jian and Amon are similar…

Xin Jian : *puts on a monocle*

Xin Jian : In fact, we are the same person !

Author : Gasp !

-this is a joke-)

Did Xin Jian help him just now ?

But why would She do that ?

And why would Amon's goal be to make Xin Jian come by kidnapping him ?

(Answer : Because Xin Jian isn't confident that she can really fool Amon.

*experience in plans often failing.jpg*)

Klein shook his head.

So, should he still commit suicide now…?

Klein was left in a dilemma.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Mr. Fool had closed his eyes.

A memory that he didn't remember before resurfaced.

It should date from before he erased his memories…

[« Do you really think that an immortal can die simply by cutting their soul in many fragments ? »

Amanises had brought up the subject again.

Mr. Fool put his head in his hands.

« I know, I know… »

The Nameless Angel was immortal because of a curse from the starry sky, there was no way that 'She' had really died.

Xin Jian was also highly likely to be a part of 'Her' soul, carrying a part of 'Her' memories, she was surely the childish and free side of 'Her' personality that 'She' had restrained in the past…

(The unchanging part of 'Her' personality that would explain why Xin Jian gets no character development…)

When the Genie had seen Xin Jian, He had also said that He had noticed a curse from the starry sky on her.

« I know it all too well… »

Mr. Fool leaned back and sighed.

« Amanises, why do you think I can regress ? »

Amanises asked back a question.

« Didn't the genie say that Xin Jian's curse was caused by a wish ? »

At the end of the world, the Nameless Angel's wish was to disappear from reality.

« A wish, huh ? »

Mr. Fool closed his eyes.

When the Nameless Angel "died", he had indeed made a wish.

He had wished to stay with 'Her'.

When Xin Jian's soul fused with the Error Uniqueness that he had accommodated, he should have also been influenced by 'Her' curse, and his wish was realized in a distorted way, making Xin Jian able to keep her memories to follow him through his regressions. At the same time, he may have been influenced by the Nameless Angel's wish as well and gained the ability to regress, becoming immortal.

He reopened his eyes and made a self-deprecating smile.

« The reason I can't die is because I have 'Her' curse. »

When 'She' "died", at the moment he made a wish, he had inherited 'Her' curse.]

Mr. Fool finished remembering and stayed silent.

Through a crimson star, he looked at his new friend in this regression who reminded him so much of the Nameless Angel (and who was a fragment of 'Her' soul anyway…).

The little troublemaker whom he had forgotten the last centuries he had spent with her, and who was currently pranking others in the abandoned land of the gods with THE Amon. (Xin Jian, don't be seduced, He is trying to accommodate you…)

(Choice-san : Xin Jian, do you prefer Mr. Fool or Amon ?

Xin Jian : Ah ! A choice ! *runs away* Choices are too complicated. I'm leaving.)

The Uniqueness who stuck to him like glue even though he had forgotten her, and who always made him worried.

The angel who didn't behave like an angel at all and always willingly got herself into dangerous situations.

(No, Xin Jian, don't try to put a shark's stomach acid into a god's plate to see if it can even decompose a god, you'll get retaliation…

-> In fact, Mr. Fool was also curious.)

Mr. Fool smiled.

Well, it wasn't a big deal if all these rounds were because of her curse…

He sighed.

« What will I do with you… »

Mr. Fool shook his head.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Klein went up to the gray fog as usual.

It would soon be 3 p.m., Backlund time.

As he pressed the crimson stars, a crimson light erupted and figures appeared on the empty seats.

However, Klein's pupils constricted as he saw an unexpected person appear. (Let's ignore Amon on the side…)

(Amon, who is trying to steal Sefirah Castle from Klein who still lets Him enter it every Monday : …)

Mr. Azik !

Mr. Azik was awake !

Klein didn't let any signs of surprise be shown and continued to lead the gathering.

Mr. Azik was fine !

He should try to talk to Him later… No, how could he drop his vest in front of Mr. Azik like that ? It would be too embarrassing !

Unable to speak to Azik at the Tarot Club because of his fear of social death, Klein was frustrated.

But he also had other matters to deal with…

The Fool Klein made The World raised his hand.

« Does anyone know a way to leave the abandoned land of the gods…? »

He looked at Miss Devil, hoping that she would have an answer.

« Why don't you sacrifice yourself to The Fool then make Mr. Fool's divine envoy (Danitz) receive the gift (Gehrman) ? » And increase his Gehrman ptsd by the way…

Mr. Fool was very curious and looked at Klein.

Klein was stunned.

Xin Jian cleared her throat and gave a serious proposition that only Klein (and people above the angel-level) could hear.

« …Or you can just materialize in the gray fog and descend through a crimson star. Now that you're an angel, you should be able to bring your physical body directly above the gray fog. »

"Then descend through my crimson star and get a big surprise…" was left unsaid.

Klein still doesn't know that Miss Devil is Xin Jian. He doesn't know that Azik knows his identity as the fake Fool since long ago either. Don't worry, Klein, it's been a while since your image is ruined for everyone at the angel-level and above…

Klein then got the idea to descend through Azik's crimson star directly to talk to Him.

The Tarot Club continued in this way until they had nothing left to say.

After the members left, Klein made his physical body go up the gray fog and descended through Azik's crimson star.

Here is The Fool's divine descent (?).

Klein had successfully left the abandoned land of the gods.

Then Xin Jian dissipated the fog around her and took popcorn.

Mr. Fool silently stared at her.

« What ? Want some ? »

Mr. Fool shook His head. Was she dense or was she doing it on purpose ?

« You do know that what Azik will say can make the situation between you and Klein change, right ?

Xin Jian waved her hand.

« That's just a detail. So, do you want popcorn ? »

Mr. Fool accepted and watched with her. (This story's MCs are stalkers…)

Azik saw Klein suddenly appear in front Him and greeted him calmly with a nod.

« Congratulations on becoming an angel. »

Klein was embarrassed and thanked Him.

He then asked worriedly.

« Mr. Azik, are you fine ? »

Azik nodded.

« I'm fine for now. Sorry to have worried you. »

Klein checked Azik's condition then accepted His words.

Azik explained :

« I had to sleep for a while because of some reasons, but it's fine now. »

(Author : Wait, how does Azik still have his memories after waking up ?

Xin Jian : I did a briefing with the gray fog's help.

Azik : When I entered Sefirah Castle, I was bombarded with information.

Xin Jian : See ? It's a briefing.

Author : …

Mr. Fool : *the character always sipping tea no matter the situation *

Author's thoughts : No, it's more an agression than a briefing…)

Klein nodded.

In the end, Azik's words were so vague that it did not clarify the situation.

If Klein had met Xin Jian before, he would have liked to ask her :

« And Captain ? And Azik ? And the soldiers that died in the war ? »

However, no soldiers died in the war and Azik was fine.

(One more thing has been deleted from the list of crimes (?).)

Xin Jian also seemed to have helped him when he was with Amon before ?

Klein was beginning to have doubts with what he thought was true all this time.

He shook his head. Let's not think about it, it won't change anything.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Klein finished digesting his potion and prepared the ritual to advance to Sequence 1.

He built a marionnette town and learnt all kinds of knowledge, then thought about countermeasures in case something went wrong and began the ritual.

After all, why would something go wrong~?

It's not like Zaratul is waiting in the dark (wait, Zaratul, what are you doing here ?!) with Amon because ruining someone's ritual was also in their list of pranks~.

Fortunately, since their true goal was only to kidnap Klein, they did ambushed him only when the marionette town needed to be attacked by a meteorite to complete the ritual.

So Amon and Xin Jian's secret puppet (still Zaratul), and some other angels too, played the role of the meteorite and Klein escaped in the historical pores.

Then there's the famous backstabbing event and Klein was taken to Adam's bone church.

(Gehrman : Adam gave me humanity.)

Stalking others and orchestrating events, Xin Jian would've done well in the Spectator pathway.

Inside of the bone church, Adam glanced at the figure that appeared next to Him.

Xin Jian retorted :

« What ? We see can better from here. »

Mr. Fool : I wanted to watch too…

Xin Jian had come to see Klein's second kidnapping.

(Because our MCs are stalkers.)

Klein, who entered, saw the two people sitting in the first row.

He ignored Xin Jian and turned to Adam.

Adam greeted him.

« It's been a while, Mysteries. »

Xin Jian : *taking popcorn from the historical pores*

(Klein : So Xin Jian was indeed from the Seer Pathway, not from the Hunter Pathway.)

Klein's kidnapping count : 2

(Adam : Why does this guy already know that I am the Ancient Sun God ?

Xin Jian : Ahem…)

In front of the blasphemy slate, Klein understood why he had to fight Amon.

From the beginning, he was destined to become the new Lord of Mysteries.

Now, he had to make a choice.

Should he let the fate of the world in the hands of Amon, or should he follow his fate ?

Klein, who advanced to Sequence 1 a few seconds ago thanks to the meteorites (angels) who destroyed the marionette town who had been inscribed in the spiritual world and put an end to it, saw the (true) blasphemy slate and died a gruesome death in a lot of pain. (I mean, escaped as expected and spent another resurrection chance.)

Then Xin Jian said goodbye to Adam and also left.

(Xin Jian : *wave, wave*

Adam, now alone : …

Amanises, to The Fool : It was orchestrated, wasn't it ?

Mr. Fool : *nods*)

Klein had decided to advance to The Fool (because, you know, Amon is too irresponsible and won't save his loved ones at the end of the world).

—————— I am the dividing line~

Will was happily playing in the garden when someone appeared next to Him.

His raised His head and saw that person sit down.

« What is it ? »

Xin Jian smiled wryly.

« Of course, as the favorite angel of The Fool, I had to visit you first. »

Will wanted to retort then felt something.

He shut up.

Xin Jian continued :

« Do you want to play cards ? You didn't join us at the Tarot Club before. »

Will nodded and they played cards.

« Thank you. »

Xin Jian stood up then glanced back.

« Goodbye, Will. »

Will waved to her.

« Yes, goodbye. »

She disappeared.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Xin Jian appeared next to Azik after that.

She smiled.

« Hello, Mr. Azik, why don't we drink tea ? »

Azik nodded then gave her a deep look.

They spent the afternoon together and Xin Jian bade farewell.

« Goodbye, Mr. Azik. I enjoyed our time together. »

« Do… »

Azik tried to say something but stopped.

« What is it ? »

He shook His head.

« No, nothing. We'll see next time. Goodbye, Xin Jian. »

Xin Jian nodded then disappeared.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Xin Jian appeared in front of Roselle Gustav, who was leisurely drinking at a bar.

« Is there something wrong, little Xin ? »

Scared of being exhorted once again, Roselle put on a defensive stance.

Xin Jian shook her head and explained :

« I just felt that the end of this timeline was coming so I came to say goodbye. »

« Ah. »

Roselle handed her a glass.

« Want a drink ? »

Xin Jian, who was her usual dramatic self, retorted :

« Are you seriously proposing alcohol to someone who is mentally 5 years old ?! »

But she still took the glass and they spent the evening together.

—————— I am the dividing line~

Xin Jian looked at Bernadette and Cattleya then disappeared.

Feeling something, Bernadette then glanced at the direction she was previously standing.

—————— I am the dividing line~

« Mr. Protagonist of the times, do you want a promotion? »

Leonard turned back and saw the owner of the voice.

« Huh ? Where does that come from ? »

(Then he realized what she had called him and was embarrassed.)

Xin Jian deadpanned.

« Just say yes or no. I've planned to stick to you all afternoon anyway so I have a lot of time to get my answer. Do you want a promotion ? »

« How could I even get a promotion ? »

Xin Jian innocently pointed to the sky.

« I'll just ask the goddess. »

Leonard froze.

Not wanting to commit blasphemy, Leonard refused her offer.

Then, as she had said, Xin Jian indeed stuck to him like glue all afternoon.

As night was coming, she waved to him.

« Good night, Pallez, Leonard. »

Leonard also waved back.

« Goodbye… »

Then she disappeared.

Leonard lowered his voice.

« Old man, do you know why she came ? »

Pallez didn't answer.

—————— I am the dividing line~

« Sir, would you like to buy our doll in limited edition ? There is a premium since you are the first buyer ! »

Xin Jian winked.

Interested, Emlyn White approached the stall and bought the doll.

Then, Xin Jian glanced at him a last time and disappeared.