Chapter 1141 – 1141 Deep Winter
Alger Wilson, now a Sequence 5 Ocean Songster, attends a preaching by Pontiff Gaard II at the Church of the Lord of Storms’ headquarters on Pasu Island. The pontiff’s majestic aura and deep voice evoke fear and reverence in the Beyonders, and Alger receives a mission to lay an ambush in the surrounding waters of Sonia Island. Meanwhile, Audrey Hall prepares to visit the Loen Charity Bursary Foundation with her golden retriever and maidservant, but her father, Earl Hall, returns home with news of Winter County and Midseashire’s front line repelling the Feysacian attack.
Earl Hall reveals to Audrey that the defense lines are not as robust as they seem, and the war effort has suffered tremendous losses. He shares that the king plans to give a speech to the entire kingdom on Saturday, using the latest technology to gather people in various squares. Audrey suspects that this might be the corresponding ritual for the Black Emperor, remembering Mr. World’s warning.
Klein, alerted by Miss Justice, returns to the real world with a solemn expression, sensing that George III is about to hold the Black Emperor ritual. With tensions escalating, the stage is set for a dramatic turn of events, as Klein navigates the mysterious forces at play.
Chapter 1142 – Warning
Klein prepares for the ritual to communicate with Mr. Door, carefully gathering the necessary materials and preparing the Scarlet Lunar Corona, which currently belongs to Sharron. He pulls out various items from the Historical Void, including the Master Key and a diamond-studded necklace, but realizes he can only maintain three images at a time. As he ponders how to obtain the nine gems required, he suddenly senses something amiss and receives a subtle warning from his spirituality.
Klein’s instincts lead him to halt the ritual and seek guidance from above the gray fog. He writes a divination statement, warning himself that speaking to Mr. Door now is dangerous, and performs the ritual. However, the spirit pendulum shatters into powder, indicating an intense backlash effect.
The atmosphere grows tense as Klein navigates the mysterious forces at play, sensing that George III’s ceremony and the Black Emperor ritual are imminent. With his plans temporarily derailed, Klein must reassess his approach and confront the looming danger head-on.
Chapter 1143 – 1143 Reasonable Developmen
Klein decides to use the dim quill 0-08 to write a warning to himself about George III’s impending ritual, revealing that the king plans to use the ceremony to bait out his enemies before attempting to become a god. However, using 0-08’s power exhausts Klein, making him dizzy and forcing him to rely on his own spirituality to recover. He realizes that he can only maintain the connection for about a minute, which is much too short, and that he needs to be more cautious when using Groselle’s Travels to summon 0-08 in the future.
As Klein ponders his next move, he remembers his promise to buy ice cream for Will Auceptin and decides to leave his house despite the danger of running into Amon in Backlund. Meanwhile, Melissa and her brother Benson prepare to head out into the gray and misty morning, dressed in old-fashioned attire that sparks a conversation about the rising price of bread.
With George III’s ritual looming and unknown dangers lurking in the shadows, Klein must tread carefully to avoid detection by the Psychology Alchemists and Amon’s brother. As he navigates the complex web of powers and alliances, Klein’s cautious nature is put to the test, and his resolve to uncover the truth is solidified.
Chapter 1144 – 1144 Narrowly
As the grayish-white stone pillars in Memorial Square come to life, Melissa and Benson are among the early arrivals, witnessing a strange object with two heads, painted in dark blue, connected to cables and surrounded by soldiers in high alert. Suddenly, it speaks in a deep, thick voice, introducing itself as Emperor George Augustus III, addressing the citizens of Loen, East Balam, and Rorsted Archipelago.
Meanwhile, Audrey accompanies her family near the platform, dressed in a simple and conservative black dress, already aware of the king’s intentions. As he delivers his speech, Audrey notices the sorrow rising among the crowd, feeling the heaviness of the fake emotions while the people’s sadness is real. She contemplates the king’s tactics, wondering how Mr. World will exploit this situation.
On the other side of the square, Klein, dressed in a black coat and an ordinary face, blends in with the crowd, praying and observing George III’s every move, searching for signs of the Black Emperor ritual. He patiently waits, anticipating the king’s next move, as the collective mourning comes to an end, and the king continues his speech without any visible signs of leaving or consuming the potion.
Chapter 1145 – Three Arrows At The Same Time
Klein swiftly takes action, concealing his existence and switching places with a new marionette, before activating Creeping Hunger to bring Enuni and Qonas to the secret mausoleum in Awwa County. Meanwhile, Queen Mystic, Bernadette, stands outside the mausoleum in East Chester County, uses a symbol to create an illusory door, and enters the mausoleum. Inside, she finds a dimly lit area illuminated by stone pillars and strange underground moss.
As Bernadette explores the mausoleum, a figure forms midair, revealed to be William Augustus I, the Founder and Protector of the Loen Kingdom. Bernadette remains impassive, producing a golden item, the Magic Wishing Lamp, which she uses to grant her second wish, seeking the strength of a Knowledge Emperor for a day. The lamp’s power comes with unpredictable and terrifying outcomes, a warning given by her father, the emperor.
Klein, now near the secret mausoleum, takes his time to approach, using his abilities to grab at the air and eventually pull out Azik Eggers, setting the stage for a confrontation between these characters in the mysterious underground mausoleum.
Chapter 1146 – 1146 A Real Charlatan
Trissy, expertly evading detection, sneaks into the dark valley containing the secret mausoleum originated from Blood Emperor Tudor. Meanwhile, Klein, having conjured an illusory door, approaches the entrance with Azik Eggers. However, his plan is disrupted when he’s suddenly transported to a mysterious black cathedral, where he encounters the enigmatic Zaratul, forcing him to react swiftly to avoid danger.
As Klein struggles to comprehend the sudden turn of events, he loses control of his marionettes, Qonas and Enuni, who are now suspended in mid-air, repeating an ominous phrase. In Memorial Square, King George III’s speech takes an unexpected turn, further confusing Audrey. Unbeknownst to the public, the real George III is undergoing a dark transformation in the secret Ruins No. 1, supported by the mysterious Zaratul, who claims to be helping the ruler.
In this complex web of intrigue, Klein must regroup and reassess his strategy, as Zaratul’s intentions and true loyalties remain shrouded in mystery. With the stakes higher than ever, Klein’s survival depends on unraveling the secrets surrounding the mysterious black cathedral and the mausoleum, all while navigating the treacherous world of Beyonders.
Chapter 1147 – Chaos
As Klein attempts to sneak into the secret mausoleum, he’s interrupted by the sudden disappearance of the real dream, only to find himself face-to-face with an enigmatic old man, ancient Hermes, levitating in mid-air. The old man, revealed to be an angel of the Spectator pathway, effortlessly crafts a dream, testing Klein’s wit.
Klein quickly summons Reinette Tinekerr, who borrowing strength from her past self, unleashes a powerful Transformation Curse. Hermes, unfazed, transforms into a gigantic white rabbit, sending Reinette into a Mythical Creature form. The battle between them blurs the lines between reality and illusion, leaving Klein to navigate the chaos.
As the angelic duel rages on, Klein seizes the opportunity to reach for the Historical Void, finally grasping the image of Mother of the Sky, the concealment angel he had previously met. Her sudden appearance raises more questions about her true identity and motivations, adding to the intrigue surrounding the mysterious mausoleum.
Chapter 1148 – 1148 Not Late
Klein’s plan unfolds as Trissy, with the help of a specially crafted charm, taps into her past and retrieves a powerful sapphire ring from the Demoness Sect. This artifact allows her to temporarily grasp the initiative in her battle against Prince Grove, transforming her into a formidable Sequence 4 demigod. As she unleashes her newfound strength, the wicked black flames and spider silk defenses are neutralized, and she takes a decisive step towards the secret mausoleum.
The situation escalates rapidly as Prince Grove attempts to intervene, only to be thwarted by Trissy’s newfound powers. The landscape is transformed as grayish-white colors spread, petrifying everything in their wake, and rituals are tainted, preventing angelic interference. Trissy, now a force to be reckoned with, advances towards the mausoleum as the ground shakes and red asteroids rain down, inundating the ruin with catastrophes.
In the midst of the chaos, George III, sensing the disturbance, intervenes to isolate the mausoleum from the real world, buying time for Klein to navigate the situation. As the cliffs crumble and the ruins collapse, Trissy’s true form is revealed, and she unleashes a maniacal laugh, determined to see the story to its end, no matter the cost.
Chapter 1149 – 1149 Escape
As the chaos unfolds, Audrey and others below the platform witness a spectacular display of power, leaving them stunned and bewildered. Meanwhile, Melissa and Benson hear the commotion in another part of Backlund, sparking whispers of fear and uncertainty. In the outskirts, George III’s body undergoes a terrifying transformation as “He” attempts to grasp a future, only to be met with attacks from unknown sources.
Trissy, now a mass of flesh and blood, engulfs the shadow of order with her snake-like hair, causing the ground to erupt into a massive crater. The area becomes shrouded in darkness, and a storm of immense horror unfolds. Katarina and the Red Angel evil spirit observe the scene from a distance, exchanging cryptic comments about Trissy’s inclinations and the mysterious force that intervened.
Klein, still trapped in the secret mausoleum, sees an opportunity to escape as George III’s ritual fails. However, his respite is short-lived as he faces a multitude of powerful foes, including Abomination Suah and various projections. With no choice but to flee, Klein attempts to hide in the Historical Void, only to be confronted by Zaratul’s actual body, which has been waiting for him. As Klein is pulled into the vortex, he realizes he is trapped, leaving his fate hanging in the balance.
Chapter 1150 – 1150 Mad Dash
Klein stands in the Hall of Truth, confronted by Adam, who has exacted a mysterious price in exchange for the bestowment. Adam reveals he had secretly made arrangements, and Klein is forced to leave, rejected by the Hall of Truth and the book world. He is expelled back into the grayish-white fog, where Zaratul’s terrifying tentacles await, hot on his heels.
Klein makes a desperate dash through the Historical Void, using his knowledge of history to evade capture. He witnesses scenes of destruction and war, including the tragic Great Smog and the collapse of the secret mausoleum. As he “runs” through the fog of history, he is pursued by the tidal wave of transparent maggots and slippery tentacles, with the Hounds of Fulgrim briefly intervening on his behalf.
Exhausted and on the brink of collapse, Klein finally finds refuge in a lonely fragment of light, where Giant King Aurmir buried his parents. But the respite is temporary, as Zaratul’s pursuits will undoubtedly continue, and Klein’s fate remains precarious.
Chapter 1151 – 1151 Decei
Klein lies helpless, his body and thoughts under Amon’s control, as the Blasphemer performs a ritual to enter Sefirah Castle. The grayish-white fog and pleading voices appear, and Klein realizes Amon needs his permission to enter the world above the fog. However, his intention to reject Amon is stolen, leaving him despairing once more. Desperation strikes, and Klein understands he must head above the gray fog himself to control Sefirah Castle and grant Amon permission.
Amon stops the ritual, intrigued by Klein’s idea of saving himself. The Angel of Time reveals he knew the ritual would fail and was testing Klein’s reactions. Klein’s thoughts are a jumbled mix of fear, anxiety, and despair as Amon expertly manipulates him. The Blasphemer’s words seem to hold an unnatural power, stirring explosions in Klein’s mind, making him realize that Amon is certain of his true identity as The Fool.
Klein remains trapped, unable to move or speak, as Amon toys with him. The thin-faced Blasphemer probes Klein’s thoughts, and Klein struggles to maintain his composure, aware that every word he utters may lead to further mistakes. As Amon continues to toy with him, Klein remains silent, unsure of how to escape the clutches of this master manipulator.
Chapter 1152 – 1152 “Error“
Klein’s desperate plan to save himself is put to the test as Amon continues to manipulate and toy with him. Despite his fear and anxiety, Klein attempts to maintain his composure, aware that every word he utters may lead to further mistakes. Amon’s words seem to hold an unnatural power, stirring explosions in Klein’s mind, and the Blasphemer’s true intentions remain unclear.
As the conversation unfolds, Klein begins to formulate a plan to stall for time, hoping to persist for two days and potentially summon The World to rescue him. However, Amon’s responses are laced with deception, and Klein is unsure whether the “agreement” is a mere ploy. The Angel of Time’s smile and nod only add to the sense of unease, as Klein struggles to grasp any opportunity to escape.
As Amon leads Klein out of the hotel room and into the street, the atmosphere shifts. The air is filled with illusory worm-like figures, and Amon’s status rises to that of an angel. Klein’s attempts to reason with Amon are met with cryptic responses, and he is eventually taken to the entrance of the ruins of the battle of gods, the Forsaken Land of the Gods, where Amon’s true intentions will be revealed. The flame of hope that had briefly ignited in Klein is extinguished, leaving him to face the cold reality of his predicament.
Chapter 1153 – 1153 The Sunset Tunnel
As Klein trails Amon through the Forsaken Land of the Gods, he discovers that the ancient sun god, the City of Silver Creator, is from Earth, and Amon’s words hold the power to manipulate reality. Klein maintains his composure, aware that every statement he makes could lead to further mistakes. Amon leads him through the Sunset Tunnel, explaining that he can create loopholes in the dream world by exploiting the chaotic remnants of divine powers.
As they navigate the winding black staircase, Amon reveals that the cloister is composed of dreams from different living beings and that he can use these dreams to create a loophole. This allows him to traverse the ruins of the battle of gods rapidly, crushing Klein’s fleeting hope of escape. Amon’s ability to control the core dream of this illusory world raises questions about his true intentions and power.
Amon’s interest is piqued when he learns that Klein wore a monocle to digest the Bizarro Sorcerer potion, and he plans to use this information to his advantage in the future. Klein is left feeling uneasy, unsure of Amon’s true motives and how he will respond to the Angel of Time’s manipulations.
Chapter 1154 – I“ll Give You a Chance
As Amon leads Klein through the Forsaken Land of the Gods, they approach the majestic projection of the Giant King’s Court, walking above a sea of clouds on a sunset bridge. The atmosphere is eerie, and Klein feels like he’s walking into the Abyss. Amon creates an illusory door, allowing them to bypass the main entrance and avoid drawing attention from others. Klein follows Amon, stepping into the blurry dark blue door, and finds himself on a beach soaked in the glow of the sunset, with black sand and stones, and deep blue waves crashing against the coast in silence.
As they enter the Giant King’s Court, Klein realizes that the sea is an illusion, and the only way to leave is to open the residence of the Giant King, where Dark Angel Sasrir is in deep sleep. Amon reveals that he has visited the graves of Aurmir’s parents and is searching for secrets of the First Epoch. Klein senses that Amon’s values are different from those of humans, and that his intentions are driven by a desire to cause trouble and gain excitement.
Amon holds a semi-translucent Worm of Time with twelve rings, and Klein feels a sense of unease, realizing that he’s being given a chance, but at what cost? With Amon’s enigmatic smile and anticipation, the atmosphere is tense, leaving Klein and the reader wondering what will happen next in this treacherous game of cat and mouse.
Chapter 1155 – Walking in the Dark
In Backlund, Fors and Xio reunite, discussing their next moves after George III’s demise. Fors tries to console Xio, suggesting they might be able to start anew and appeal for her father’s case. However, Xio is worried about her family’s safety amidst the war. Fors plans to ask Mr. World for guidance on their next step. Meanwhile, Fors ponders her own journey, planning to ask Mr. Fool about her future destinations.
In the Forsaken Land of the Gods, Klein accompanies Amon, who has removed his parasitized state. Aware of Amon’s immense power, Klein remains cautious, observing Amon’s responses while searching for an opportunity to escape. Amon produces a lantern stolen from the City of Silver’s Afternoon Town camp, which Klein carries into the darkness. The faint yellow light provides a sense of security as they venture deeper into the treacherous night.
As Klein and Amon navigate the Giant King’s Court, the atmosphere grows more ominous. Lightning flashes across the sky, and Klein’s every move is driven by the need to survive this perilous game. With Amon’s enigmatic smile and the Worm of Time still a threat, Klein’s fate hangs in the balance, leaving the reader wondering what dangers lie ahead.