Chapter 1156 – Thinking
As Klein navigates the treacherous Forsaken Land of the Gods with Amon, the atmosphere grows increasingly ominous. The barren landscape is home to strange, distorted plants and monsters lurking in the darkness, their Spirit Body Threads extensions visible to Klein’s Scholar of Yore eyes. A deformed monster suddenly appears, only to be controlled and killed by Klein, revealing a Worm of Spirit that Amon crushes, causing Klein immense pain.
Despite his exhaustion, Klein presses on, driven by the need to survive this perilous game. He requests to rest, and Amon agrees, leading him to a resting place in a ruined city where a massive Cataclysm once occurred. The destruction of civilization weighs heavily on Klein’s mind as he enters a half-collapsed building, observing the worn murals and cracked stone walls.
As Klein catches his breath, he’s aware of the many dangers still lurking, the Worm of Time’s presence still felt, and the enigmatic Amon’s intentions unclear, leaving his fate hanging in the balance.
Chapter 1157 – Poise
Klein takes a moment to rest and recharge in the ruined city, surrounded by the ominous atmosphere of the Forsaken Land of the Gods. He summons a coffee table and exquisite cutlery from the Historical Void, cleverly using his abilities to prepare a sumptuous meal. With Amon watching, Klein enjoys his feast, savoring each dish and flavor, from medium-well done steak to vanilla ice-cream.
As he eats, Klein’s anxiety about his situation subsides, and he displays a refined and poised demeanor, contrasting with the desolate and terrifying environment. Amon observes Klein’s adaptability, commenting on his quick thinking and ability to think on his feet. The air is thick with tension, and Klein knows he must be on his guard, aware of the lurking dangers and Amon’s unclear intentions.
Klein’s meal is interrupted by Amon’s cryptic remark about his fate having undergone an abnormal change, prompting Klein to suddenly summon a hundred Worms of Spirit and send them out to avoid Amon’s interference. In a flash, the coffee table and cutlery shatter, and Klein’s marionettes, including a projection of Reinette Tinekerr, emerge to aid him in his struggle against Amon’s mysterious powers.
Chapter 1158 – Coming to Terms
Klein closes his eyes, focusing intensely as he takes a deep breath, his fingers moving as if pressing an invisible piano key. The backlash from killing 33 Worms of Spirit hits him, causing him to experience excruciating pain and sprouting light-colored meat tendrils on his body. After recovering, he makes his second attempt, repeating the process to rid himself of the cursed marionettes. This ordeal leaves him drained but determined to endure the humiliation and suffering.
As Klein tends to his physical and mental well-being, he busies himself preparing a meal of rabbit and goat meat, carefully roasting them over an open flame. Amon watches with interest, commenting on Klein’s decision to eat the creatures despite their monstrous nature. Klein justifies his actions, citing the importance of maintaining his strength and composure in the face of uncertainty.
With his energies replenished, Klein begins to make preparations for the future, converting his ingredients into dry rations and storing them away. Amon observes Klein’s actions, suspecting that he is stalling for time, waiting for an opportunity to escape or receive help. Klein’s cryptic smile only adds to the tension, leaving Amon – and the reader – wondering what he has up his sleeve.
Chapter 1159 – Validation
Derrick is surprised to learn that the Chief of the City of Silver cannot use the two god-level Sealed Artifacts to complete the Silver Knight’s advancement ritual without blessings from a deity. The Chief tasks Derrick with seeking out these blessings, leading him to recite an incantation to contact The Fool, a mysterious ruler above the gray fog.
Meanwhile, Klein senses the pleas of a woman and a man, including mentions of “The World,” “Backlund,” and “a ritual,” which he suspects might be related to the Chief’s request. He asks Amon if he can respond to the prayer, but Amon is amused and suggests Klein is trying to stall for time. However, Klein’s real intention is to use this as an opportunity to escape his predicament.
Amon reveals that he parasitized the City of Silver’s exploration team to wait for Klein and the Tarot Club, showing an unexpected level of patience and foresight. As their conversation unfolds, Klein attempts to understand Amon’s thoughts and style, asking about the City of Silver’s secrets and the true nature of Dark Angel Sasrir.
Chapter 1160 – 1160 Improving
Derrick anxiously awaits a response from Mr. Fool, but the silence is unsettling, evoking memories of the City of Silver’s textbooks where a Creator suddenly stopped responding to believers. He decides to wait a few more days, conveying this to Colin Iliad, who is equally concerned. Meanwhile, Fors and Xio in Backlund East Borough discuss the unusual delay in Mr. World’s response, speculating it might be related to George III and the paused gathering.
In the Forsaken Land of the Gods, Klein and Amon navigate a desolate cathedral, surrounded by survivors transformed into monsters. Klein adjusts his mentality, realizing the depths of despair these humans must have experienced. Amon reveals the city is split into “light” and “darkness,” utilizing an Apprentice pathway to hide a portion of the area. Behind a door of pale white light lies the “dark” side, which Amon can connect to a similar region, shortening their journey.
As Amon manipulates the door, Klein takes control of a deformed monster, converting it into a marionette. Together, they seize the Scarlet Lunar Corona and an ancient Master Key, using Air Cannons to propel them towards the door of light. The chapter culminates with a sense of uncertainty, as Derrick and Fors ponder Mr. Fool’s silence, while Klein and Amon forge ahead, driven by their cryptic motives.
Chapter 1161 – 1161 Countdown
Klein and Amon navigate the desolate cathedral, where Amon praises Klein’s improvement in utilizing the Door to disrupt him. However, Amon’s compliment comes with a price, and Klein’s marionettes are severed from his control, causing him immense pain. As Klein recovers, he realizes Amon has stolen concealment powers and wonders if the God of Mischief has stolen other abilities.
Amon’s cryptic smile and gaze unsettles Klein, who begins to question the God’s intentions and powers. Klein’s suspicions are further piqued when Amon reveals he has multiple monocles, which seem to be vessels for storing stolen items. As Amon prepares to open the door of light, Klein is left wondering what trick he has pulled off and what Amon’s true goals are.
With the door of light rippling and expanding, Klein is beckoned to step forward, but not before Amon absorbs Beyonder characteristics from the mutated monsters, leaving Klein stunned and concerned about the God’s ability to accumulate powers without going mad. The tension between Klein and Amon escalates, leaving readers uncertain about their next move and the consequences of their actions.
Chapter 1162 – 1162 Prophecy
Bernadette, Queen Mystic, receives a terrifying message and loses her composure as she foresees Gehrman Sparrow’s grave danger, prophesying that darkness is devouring the light, leaving only a sliver of hope. She quickly writes down the details, and the information reaches Cattleya, who senses the gravity of the situation and reaches out to The Fool, aka Mr. Fool, aka Klein, through prayer.
Meanwhile, Klein and Amon continue their cat-and-mouse game, with Klein trying to decipher the God of Mischief’s intentions. Amon reveals more of his abilities, including storing stolen powers in his monocles, and Klein realizes the God’s capacity for accumulating powers without going mad is unsettling. As they navigate the desolate cathedral, Klein is left wondering what trick Amon has pulled off and what his true goals are.
Tension escalates as Amon asks Klein if he plans to make another attempt to escape, leaving Klein to wonder how to outsmart the God. With less than three days left, Klein must think fast to survive, but his confidence in succeeding is dwindling.
Chapter 1163 – Approaching
Above the gray fog, the crimson star representing The Star also burgeons and contracts, signaling a turbulent clash between Klein and Amon. Meanwhile, Leonard and Pallez Zoroast discuss the unfolding situation, deducing that Klein has been embroiled in a battle between Mr. Fool and the powerful Blasphemer, Amon, over Sefirah Castle. Pallez reveals that Mr. Fool had predicted Amon’s appearance and may have laid a trap, but Amon has taken the initiative, triggering an intense battle.
As they converse, Leonard becomes increasingly worried, urging Pallez to provide assistance, but the old man humbly notes his limitations, lacking the power to interfere in such a high-stakes battle. Instead, he advises patience, believing that Mr. Fool and other deities may be cooperating to prevent Amon from claiming Sefirah Castle.
In a separate development, Alger Wilson, a newly advanced Ocean Songster, stands on the verge of a perilous mission, tasked by the Church of the Lord of Storms to attack Feysacian merchant ships. Alger carefully weighs his options, aware that either participating or deserting could lead to grave consequences, including having to eliminate his own crew members to survive.
Chapter 1164 – 1164 Cheating
Klein, a Sequence 4 saint, faces off against Amon, a powerful Blasphemer, in an intense battle. Despite his relatively short time as a Beyonder, Klein has accumulated rich and exciting experiences. He attempts to commit suicide to throw Amon off guard, but the God of Deceit steals his idea, rendering it ineffective. Undeterred, Klein resorts to his original plan, summoning various existences from the Historical Void in a cyclic sequence, hoping to outsmart Amon.
Meanwhile, Amon raises his palm, and an elder in a hooded black robe appears beside him – Zaratul, the leader of the Secret Order and a Sequence 1 angel. Klein had attempted to summon Zaratul earlier, establishing a connection with him. As a Scholar of Yore, Zaratul is a senior and experienced existence who can respond to his historical projection. The two become short-term allies in resisting Amon’s pursuit of Sefirah Castle.
As the battle rages on, Klein’s strategy becomes clear: he intends to let Amon steal his summoned Historical Void projection, hoping to gain an advantage. Zaratul’s gaze shifts from glazed to spirited, indicating that he has entered the Historical Void and received his consciousness. The stage is set for a thrilling confrontation between these powerful entities.
Chapter 1165 – The Grand Lineup
Amon’s Spirit Body Threads are stolen, and one strange monster after another is lifted into the air, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation. Zaratul launches an attack, while his slippery tentacle pulls out a new figure from the void – the former Emperor of Intis, Roselle Gustav. With his elaborate mustache and dark red coat, Roselle is prepared to blow Amon’s mind with an overload of useless knowledge.
As Roselle’s projection takes shape, another figure emerges from Zaratul’s tentacles – an angel with a young face, half-white hair, and dark, vicissitude-filled eyes. This is an angel from the Seer pathway, capable of transforming into a cluster of squirming worms with smooth tentacles. Zaratul’s preparations reveal themselves further as the second angel, Antigonus, son of an ancient god, is summoned, changing the environment and separating Amon from Klein.
In the midst of this chaos, a third projection is pulled out – a knight in full black armor, a demigod from the Solomon Empire and a member of the “Red of War” army, connected to King of Angels, Medici. With the powers of the Red of War army at his disposal, Klein suspects he won’t be able to maintain this massive summoning for long. As the battle rages on, Arianna appears behind Amon, and Klein takes advantage of the opportunity to turn monsters into marionettes and prepare a Flaring Sun Charm, ready to join the fray.
Chapter 1166 – Its Name
Amon’s calm smile illuminates the desolate moors as Klein pieces together the God of Deceit’s strategy, realizing that Amon doesn’t want to steal his destiny directly due to the risks involved. Instead, Amon aims to find a loophole, making Klein unwittingly agree to a hidden “transaction.” Klein accuses Amon of setting up a huge scam, constantly giving him hope before destroying it, and Amon laughingly confirms the deductions.
As Amon reveals they’ll arrive at their destination in less than half a day, Klein’s trust in the God of Deceit’s words remains shaky. Meanwhile, in Backlund, Audrey seeks answers about the king’s assassination and decides to pray to Mr. Fool, establishing a connection with The World Gehrman Sparrow. Similarly, Fors and Xio anxiously await news about the Tarot Gathering, wondering if it will be held as scheduled.
As the battle rages on, Amon’s true intentions remain shrouded in mystery, and Klein must continue to navigate the God of Deceit’s intricate web of deception. With the Forsaken Land of the Gods looming, the stakes have never been higher.
Chapter 1167 – When the Stars Are Righ
Klein’s shock is palpable as Amon utters the name “Chernobyl,” a term that seems out of place in this ancient, mystical world. Unable to contain his laughter, Klein ridicules Amon’s seriousness, but his amusement is short-lived as he gazes upon the unfamiliar, grayish-white building in the ravine. The sight sparks a flurry of realizations in Klein’s mind, as he questions whether he ever truly transmigrated or remains on Earth, merely observing the world from a different perspective.
As Klein’s thoughts swirl, he recollects various details that didn’t quite add up, including the similarities between the Northern and Southern Continents and North and South America. He begins to suspect that the world he’s in is not entirely separate from his own, and that the laws of this realm may be connected to those of Earth. The implications are staggering, and Klein’s mind reels as he struggles to process the revelations.
As the fog begins to clear, Klein finds himself standing in front of the Waning Forest, with the First Epoch’s end and the Second Epoch’s beginning unfolding before him. The air is filled with an otherworldly energy, and Klein senses that he’s on the cusp of a profound discovery. The shattered lights in the distance beckon him, drawing him deeper into the mysteries of this enigmatic world.
Chapter 1168 – My Anchors
As Amon’s phantom approaches Sefirah Castle, a gigantic bluish-black palm suddenly appears, blocking his path. The palm belongs to Bladel, the God of Glory, who has been dead for thousands of years. Despite being cursed, Bladel’s body now sports illusory black tubes behind his back, which seem to extend into infinity. With a mighty swing of his broadsword, Bladel unleashes an unimaginable power, creating a storm that destroys the desolate moor.
Meanwhile, Klein takes advantage of Amon’s momentary distraction to regain his clarity of mind. He establishes a new connection with the dark red figure at The Fool’s seat, and then resonates with it to return to Sefirah Castle. However, Amon’s phantom remains obstructed by Bladel’s palm. The monocled King of Angels utters a name – “Evernight” – hinting at the help coming from the Evernight Goddess.
Klein has been anticipating this moment, recalling his research on the former Chief of the City of Silver, who had attempted to switch to Sequence 3 Ferryman of the Death pathway but ended up turning into a monster. This anomaly is related to the illusory black tubes, which are also connected to Artificial Death. Klein suspects that the Evernight Goddess can exert a low level of influence on certain things in the Forsaken Land of the Gods, which might just be the key to unlocking the secrets of this enigmatic world.
Chapter 1169 – Klein“s
As the dark red glow intensifies, Klein feels a sense of connection and warmth, hinting that he’s not alone and someone remembers him. The sounds of prayers grow louder, signaling Sefirah Castle’s call to him, and he senses he can enter the castle at will. However, he’s still blocked by Bladel’s giant palm. Following the Tarot Club’s prayers, Klein breaks through the obstacle after consuming the Scholar of Yore potion.
As he returns to Sefirah Castle, he’s confronted with the reality of his former hometown being this dark world. His thoughts wander to his past, and he wonders why he wore a T-shirt and loose pants in the cocoon. Klein recalls a historical segment where Zhou Mingrui, his past self, performed a luck enhancement ritual, which led to him being pulled into this world.
Klein’s discovery sparks a flurry of questions and connections. He suspects the owner of Sefirah Castle influenced reality, disseminating the luck enhancement ritual and mysterious items. He wonders about the prophecy “when the stars are right” and the Oldest One’s true intentions. With more questions than answers, Klein remains stuck in a conundrum, haunted by the enigmatic forces at play.
Chapter 1170 – Ritual
As the Tarot Club members receive Mr. Fool’s response, they breathe a sigh of relief, convinced that Klein has escaped his predicament and Amon has been defeated. Leonard, however, is cautioned by Pallez to remain vigilant, suspecting that the present Fool might be Amon in disguise. Meanwhile, Cattleya ponders the connection between Mr. Fool’s plan and Gehrman Sparrow’s disappearance, wondering if the latter’s reappearance is a result of the former’s interference.
Alger Wilson, perched on a tree branch, is initially delighted by Mr. Fool’s response, but then feels a sense of trepidation, realizing that he had tested Mr. Fool’s patience. He vows to be more cautious in the future, lest he faces direct punishment. Audrey Hall, inside her luxurious villa, analyzes the delay in Mr. Fool’s response, wondering if it’s related to George III’s death or other important matters.
Emlyn White, held in protective custody, interprets Mr. Fool’s response as a hint that the opportunity to escape his predicament lies with a member of the Tarot Club, possibly The Star. Derrick Berg, overjoyed by Mr. Fool’s return, paces back and forth, eager to share the news with the Chief, convinced that Mr. Fool hasn’t abandoned the City of Silver.