Chapter 1081 – The Returnee
As Patrick Bryan chants, the bones around the black casket transform into a dark green layer, and the bones float up, as if possessing lives of their own, before being drawn into the casket. The ritual awakens a Death Consul angel, and the believers of Death collapse, their consciousness muddled. Meanwhile, Klein, above the gray fog, uses his marionettes’ prayer points of light to secretly observe and control the situation.
Klein disguises himself as the Red Priest, donning a dark red robe and a dark gold mask, and mobilizes his powers to influence Patrick Bryan. He reveals a portion of the flaming angel’s appearance, causing Patrick to hallucinate and eventually come to his senses. Patrick, a zealot, views the experience as a gift from Death and reports his efforts to awaken God to the angel, Haiter, on the other side of the vortex.
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Haiter praises Patrick’s progress and offers to send an assistant, a Sequence 5 Gatekeeper, to aid him in his tasks. The Gatekeeper, a young man with a Southern Continent bloodline, emerges from the mysterious double bronze doors, drawn to the intoxicating atmosphere. As the ritual concludes, Klein’s true intentions remain hidden, but his intense response above the gray fog hints at his further involvement in the unfolding events.
Chapter 1082 – Sudden Turn of Events
Klein, still reeling from the previous night’s events, sets up an altar in Dwayne Dantès’s mansion and holds a ritual to pray to Death, seeking help to resolve the problem of the Red Angel evil spirit possessing a Gatekeeper. He reveals his concerns about the Numinous Episcopate’s High Priest, Haiter, and the potential consequences of the Red Angel’s actions. As he waits for the Evernight Goddess’s response, he interprets the message “His’ coming spells the raising of arms,” which hints at an impending war.
After the ritual, Klein receives no further revelations and decides to focus on his own matters, feeling that the Goddess has implied that he doesn’t need to bother with the Red Angel. He begins a dream divination, sensing that time is running out and he needs to digest the Bizarro Sorcerer potion as soon as possible. Meanwhile, on a steam-powered merchant ship, a pirate crew brutally kills their captives, only to be unaware of a dark presence lurking beneath the surface of the sea.
As the pirates celebrate their spoils, their leader takes a liking to a beautiful passenger and retires to his quarters. However, his night of revelry is disrupted when he discovers a piece of wooden block with growing branches embracing him, filling him with terror. With his cutlass and flintlock in hand, he flees the room, leaving the reader wondering what dark forces are at play and what Klein’s next move will be.
Chapter 1083 – 1083 Backlund in Chaos
As the pale white fog envelops the Sonia Sea, Alger Wilson’s Blue Avenger sails back to the Loen coast, carrying the weight of impending war. Through the fog, Alger spots a massive fleet of ships, including Feysac’s Sonia Sea Fleet, mobilized for battle. He realizes that Sonia Island, a crucial strategic location, is about to be the focal point of a war between Feysac and Loen.
Meanwhile, in Backlund, a swarm of Feysac airships breaches the city’s defenses, prompting the Holy Wind Cathedral to unleash powerful bluish-black blades to repel the attack. The airships, shielded by an invisible defense, retaliate with cannons and bombs, signaling the start of a full-scale war. The chaos spreads as the airship fleet makes its way to West Borough, the political center of the Loen Kingdom.
In the midst of the brewing war, Melissa Moretti, a student at Backlund University of Technology, goes about her day, oblivious to the danger lurking above. Her carefree existence is disrupted when a metallic gray object suddenly lands in the middle of the campus square, leaving her and the other students in shock and wonder.
Chapter 1084 – The People in War
As the sounds of explosions and commotion fill the air, Stelyn Sammer and her maidservants huddle in fear in their Cherwood Borough home, unsure of what’s happening outside. Meanwhile, Luke Sammer returns home, urging his wife to quickly gather their things and head to the cathedral for safety. The reason for the panic soon becomes clear: Feysac’s airships are bombarding Backlund, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake.
As Stelyn and Luke make their way to the cathedral, they’re surrounded by the sounds of chaos and fear. Stelyn can’t help but think of their children, who are sheltered at the Church’s school, and worry about their safety. Luke tries to reassure her that Backlund’s defenses will hold, and that the Feysacians won’t be able to invade again.
In a nearby public school, Daisy and her classmates are unaware of the chaos unfolding elsewhere in the city. But as they’re ushered to the nearby cathedral, Daisy can’t shake the feeling of déjà vu, remembering the Great Smog of Backlund last year. As she follows her classmates to the cathedral, she wonders if this is another disaster, and when the city will finally be safe again.
Chapter 1085 – 1085 Scrutinizing the Situation
Klein, concerned about the eruption of war between Loen and Feysac, ponders the situation from a materialistic standpoint, realizing the kingdom’s inevitable path towards conflict. However, what puzzles him is why the Feysac Empire would initiate a war, considering their recent victory in the East Balam war. He theorizes that the brother of Amon might have revealed the Goddess’s acquisition of the Uniqueness of the Death pathway, prompting the Church of the God of Combat to take action.
As Klein delves deeper into the situation, he envisions a catastrophic scenario where the war escalates to a battle of gods, involving the Lord of Storms, the Eternal Blazing Sun, and other powerful deities. The conflict could potentially unite the Feynapotter Kingdom and Feysac against Loen and Intis, leading to chaos throughout the Northern Continent.
Meanwhile, Klein takes measures to protect his loved ones, including arranging for Butler Walter and company to hide, and ensuring Melissa and Benson’s safety in Backlund. Amidst the uncertainty, he contemplates his own role in the impending war, acknowledging his limitations as a Sequence 4 demigod and focusing on protecting himself and those around him.
Chapter 1086 – A Simple Inference
Klein’s pupils dilate as he’s confronted by the Red Angel evil spirit, his instincts screaming at him to teleport away. However, he’s halted by the spirit’s unusual surroundings, filled with transparent creatures and thick smoke, hinting at the presence of Zaratul, a Sequence 1 angel. The Red Angel evil spirit taunts Klein, revealing that it knows about his connection to Gehrman Sparrow and his planned visit to 160 Boklund Street, where his butler and servants would be in grave danger.
Klein, while keeping his guard up, engages in a cat-and-mouse conversation with the Red Angel, learning that it’s not interested in killing him just yet, as his growth could bring trouble to its enemies, specifically Blasphemer Amon. The evil spirit’s words are laced with sarcasm, and its true intentions remain unclear. Meanwhile, Klein pieces together the fragments of the Red Angel’s personality, hinting at a complex, dissociative identity.
As the conversation unfolds, the Red Angel reveals its interest in High-Sequence Demoness Katarina, requesting information about her from Klein. His analytical mind kicks in, and he speculates that the evil spirit might be seeking to switch to the Demoness pathway, leveraging its ability to survive through potions and characteristics. The chapter ends with Klein entangled in a web of intrigue, his thoughts whirling with the possibilities of the Red Angel’s true nature and the mysterious connections between the Hunter and Demoness pathways.
Chapter 1087 – The Deities’ Attitudes
Klein’s mind races as he converses with the Red Angel evil spirit, unraveling the mysteries of the Black Emperor’s rise to power. The spirit hints at the abolition of the Grain Act and the Church’s influence on the military, revealing a complex web of intrigue. Klein speculates that George III, the would-be Black Emperor, might be an official member of a secret organization, possibly already at the angel level, and that his true intentions remain unclear.
As the conversation unfolds, the Red Angel evil spirit taunts Klein, questioning his naivety and implying that the six deities and their respective Churches are not always in sync. The spirit suggests that the deities might have their own agendas, tacitly approving of the Black Emperor’s development while punishing any breaches of normal procedure. Klein’s analytical mind struggles to keep up with the Red Angel’s twisted reasoning, leaving him entangled in a web of uncertainty and intrigue.
The chapter ends with Klein still grappling with the Red Angel’s words, unsure of what to believe, but convinced that the path to the Black Emperor’s throne is fraught with danger and hidden motivations. The Red Angel’s parting words – “Trust me, what I said, and what I’ll be saying next, is undoubtedly a form of provocation to ruin the image of the six deities, but you can consider whether it’s the truth” – leave Klein, and the reader, questioning the true nature of the powers at play.
Chapter 1088 – 1088 Hiding in Secre
Klein’s concerns are piqued as he stops by the Loen Charity Bursary Foundation, where he encounters Miss Audrey and her entourage. Audrey’s eyes are reddened from visiting injured beneficiaries, and Klein seizes the opportunity to propose a generous donation to aid those affected by the air raid. As they discuss the details, Audrey’s keen intuition picks up on Klein’s evasive tactics, sensing that he might be hiding his true intentions.
As their conversation unfolds, Klein reveals his plan to aid the foundation, offering to transfer resources from Maygur Manor to support their endeavors. Audrey, though perceptive, chooses to play along, accepting Klein’s proposal and pledging her own commitment to the cause. Meanwhile, Klein’s attention is drawn to the newspaper, where he learns of King George III’s declaration of war against Feysac, citing past grievances and vowing to reclaim lost territories.
The chapter raises the stakes, as Klein’s machinations continue to unfold, and the fragile balance of power in the kingdom teeters on the brink of collapse. With war drums beating in the background, Klein’s next move remains shrouded in mystery, leaving the reader wondering what secrets he harbors and what consequences his actions will bring.
Chapter 1089 – A Difficult Decision
Klein, now above the gray fog, conjures Gehrman Sparrow and sends messages to Danitz and The Hermit Cattleya. He warns them to be cautious of the Secret Order, suspecting that Zaratul might use them as bait to lure in targets. Meanwhile, Klein requests a meeting with Queen Mystic Bernadette, hinting at a deeper connection to the unfolding war between Loen and Feysac.
As Danitz receives the message, he’s reminded of his complicated encounters with Gehrman Sparrow. Anderson, by his side, teases him about being targeted by various organizations. Their conversation is interrupted by news of Loen’s declaration of war against Feysac, following an air raid on Backlund. The pirate crew, including Cattleya, senses the scent of a large-scale war brewing.
Cattleya receives Klein’s message, and her attention is drawn to the mention of a Sequence 5 Druid and Sequence 4 Classical Metallurgist. She’s perturbed, but reassures herself that Mr. Fool wouldn’t have warned her if it were a major issue. As she descends to the deck, she inquires about Frank Lee’s dreams, and he expresses his desire for a world where humans can live without hunger or restrictions. The air is thick with tension, and the stakes are rising as the war between Loen and Feysac begins to unfold.
Chapter 1090 – 1090 Haunted Tales
Klein, still in the pursuit of digesting the Bizarro Sorcerer potion, creates haunted tales in Pritz Harbor’s hospitals, knowing that Zaratul will send marionettes to monitor the areas. Meanwhile, he witnesses the grief of ordinary citizens in a cemetery, silently observing the funeral proceedings. As the war between Loen and Feysac brews, Klein readies himself for action, his attention drawn to the Sonia Sea fleet waiting in the distance.
With his marionettes in position, Klein ponders taking revenge on the Feysac fleet, but is conflicted, knowing that the Loen King would be the happiest about it. He focuses on the information he received about Admiral Egor Einhorn, a Sequence 4 Iron-blooded Knight, and studies the Red Priest card to gain insight into Egor’s powers. Klein’s plan is set in motion as he readies to face the Feysac fleet.
Admiral Egor Einhorn, commanding the Sonia Sea fleet, ponders his next move, aware of the impending Loen attack. Suddenly, a knock on the door startles him, and hereadies his men for battle. The second, louder knock has Egor on high alert, and Klein’s plan begins to unfold, promising an intense confrontation between the two demigods.
Chapter 1091 – 1091 Asking Himself
As Klein stands in his cramped rental apartment in East Borough, he’s acutely aware of the rapidly digesting Bizarro Sorcerer potion, sensing the war brewing between Loen and Feysac. He’s set his plan in motion, preparing to face Admiral Egor Einhorn’s fleet, but his mind wanders to the greater implications of the conflict. The Loen King, George III, will soon break free from his shackles, paving the way for his apotheosis, while the Einhorn family of Feysac will use the war to advance their own powers.
Klein’s thoughts are interrupted by visions of the past, where he witnesses the suffering of ordinary people during the Great Smog in Backlund. He sees the tramps, the widow, the young girls, and the students, all struggling to survive against the backdrop of poverty, pain, and death. The scenes are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of the war and the machinations of the powerful.
As Klein grapples with the moral implications of the ongoing conflict, he’s forced to confront the question: Can he accept such an outcome, where the masterminds behind the chaos ascend to power, leaving destruction and death in their wake?
Chapter 1092 – 1092 Ridiculous People
Klein meets with Bernadette, aka Queen Mystic, in his cramped rental apartment in East Borough, where she reveals that she has failed to prevent a disaster in Backlund, despite her preparations. The disaster in question is the Great Smog, which Klein had witnessed in his visions of the past. Bernadette explains that advancing to Sequence 2, known as “the Sage,” requires preventing a higher-level disaster, which she had anticipated but ultimately failed to stop due to Feysac’s sudden air raid.
As Klein converses with Bernadette, he can’t help but think about the machinations of the powerful and the devastating consequences of the war. He suspects that Amon’s brother has been manipulating events from behind the scenes, including Azik’s life in the Northern Continent, and that the current war is part of a larger plan. This realization sends Klein into a moment of post-traumatic stress disorder, but he quickly composes himself.
Klein advises Bernadette that the current war presents an opportunity for her to advance to Sage, suggesting that she use her Grade 0 Sealed Artifact to stop certain disasters from happening at critical moments. Bernadette nods in agreement, acknowledging that she possesses at least one such artifact and is preparing for the ritual to advance to Sage. The meeting ends with Bernadette’s gentle but emotionless voice taking on a slight change, hinting at the intricate web of power struggles and ancient machinations that will continue to unfold.
Chapter 1093 – 1093 The Angels of The Fool
Klein converses with Bernadette, aka Queen Mystic, about preventing George III’s advancement to Sequence 1, which would grant him immense power. They discuss possibilities, including destroying the ritual or assassinating George III, but Klein deliberately holds back his third idea, analyzing the viability of the first two options. He notes that assassination has a slim chance of success, as George III would likely have prepared ahead of time and have protection from the Augustus family’s Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts.
Bernadette shares her assessment, stating that a Sequence 2 could be assassinated, but at a great cost, potentially sacrificing one or both of them. Klein thinks to himself that he could gather allies, including Will Auceptin, Pallez Zoroast, and Miss Messenger, to increase their chances, but he doesn’t reveal this to Bernadette, prioritizing their safety above all. He instead offers to invite two angels to help, referencing Death Consul Azik Eggers and Snake of Fate Will Auceptin.
The conversation turns to destroying the ritual, which Klein believes must be done at the most critical moment to prevent George III’s advancement. He emphasizes the need to gather intelligence and find an incisive angle to succeed, while also encouraging Bernadette to advance to Sequence 2 and become a Sage. When she inquires about the third line of thought, Klein reveals that if the ritual was successful, they could find a way to revive the original emperor, thwarting George III’s plans.
Chapter 1094 – 1094 Breakthrough Poin
Xio meets with her MI9 contact in a Backlund Bridge alley, receiving a 2,500-pound reward for her services, with an additional 500 pounds thrown in as a goodwill gesture. The golden-masked man warns Xio about the importance of dealing with spies during the war, and they discuss potential future missions. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure in the shadows implies that Xio was previously used by a faction and abandoned, but this won’t impact the Church of Evernight’s plans.
After the meeting, Xio returns home and shares the news with Fors, who helps her calculate her finances. With her newfound wealth, Xio is close to affording the Judge potion formula and Beyonder characteristic, with Fors willing to lend her the remaining 2,400 pounds. Fors, however, is worried about her own Scribe potion and the challenges of digesting it amid the war.
As they discuss their concerns, Xio proposes a solution to Fors’s problem, but the details remain unclear for now. The war looms large in the background, with rising bread prices and the threat of spies adding to the tension.
Chapter 1095 – 1095 Acting as Himself
Anderson and Danitz discuss the possibility of Vice Admiral Ailment’s hidden fleet, with Anderson skepticism about the ease of discovering a hidden island. He suggests that the intel might be a deliberate release, either as a trap or to monitor those searching for Vice Admiral Ailment. Danitz realizes that Anderson is getting close to uncovering the truth, and they decide to track down the source of the information.
The scene shifts to a casino, where Bartz is confronted by Anderson and Danitz. Anderson reveals his true identity, and Bartz is shocked to realize that the duo is searching for the source of the intel about the secret island. Anderson presses Bartz for information, and it becomes clear that Bartz sold the intel to only one person, leaving Danitz at a loss for words.
As the tension builds, Anderson’s sharp wit and analytical mind are on full display, while Danitz struggles to keep up with his mentor’s quick thinking. Meanwhile, Bartz is caught in the crossfire, forced to reveal the truth about the secret island and his dealings with the mysterious buyer.