"You've mastered quite a few Sequences."
Even Klein couldn't help but comment at this point.
"I guess so. I observe the fate of others, and if I feel it can be changed, I change it. If not, I let fate take its course. Collecting is also one of my hobbies."
Ren didn't deny it and admitted it rather bluntly.
So this is what a Spectator is like… Klein now had a clearer impression of this strange god in his heart.
"Besides, don't you also control the three paths—Seer, Apprentice, and Marauder?"
"???"
Klein's expression broke apart at that moment.
Me? Control the Seer, Apprentice, and Marauder paths? How come I never knew?
Klein was completely confused.
"Hmm? No reply? Or is your memory affected in that area? That's… not good…"
"…"
The only answer was silence.
Ren's voice quieted slightly, still filled with amusement. But in the next moment, his tone turned even more teasing.
"Oh~ So even those memories are restricted? No wonder you're holding such a small gathering. Looks like your state is the worst out of everyone who's been tricked by Him. You're trying to recover those sealed memories bit by bit through these meetings, right?"
"No wonder I thought your reactions were a bit slow."
"You control Origin Castle, yet you can't even recognize the three key paths. Tsk tsk. Looks like someone else is competing with you for the right to transcend the Sequence."
"Ah… Sequence 1 of the Marauder Path Kings of Angels."
"Tsk tsk, I knew your state was bad. And just your luck, someone discovered you and took the chance to set you up."
"Of course, for Him, whether it's you or the Sequence 1 of the Marauder Path who ascends above the Sequence, the end result still benefits Him. In fact, your fight with the Marauder's Sequence 1 is exactly the scenario He wants to see, and one you can't avoid either."
"Your story's getting pretty interesting."
Listening to the unfiltered curiosity in Ren's voice, Klein felt immense pressure.
He now had the distinct sense that his fate was already entwined in someone's scheme. Especially when thinking about what lay ahead…
Could it be… even my transmigration was part of a greater plan? Klein couldn't help thinking about the moment he crossed worlds and suddenly felt it might not have been random at all.
Klein tried to calm himself down. He now suspected that the mystery behind his transmigration held a huge secret, something he'd have to uncover in the future.
But what made him feel even more pressure was the mention of that so-called Kings of Angels. From what Ren had said, it seemed their identities clashed. Competing for the path above the Sequence… that meant beyond the realm of the gods?
Klein felt that the burden he carried was far too heavy, and the road ahead would only grow more difficult.
If he didn't move forward, he might not even have the power to resist in the future.
Headache… Klein felt extremely troubled. Why had he suddenly learned so much all at once?
But Klein quickly pulled himself together. What he needed now was a solution.
"Trade."
"Trade? What a surprise. I didn't expect you to be so shameless. I thought you'd act as stubbornly as those typical true gods. Never thought you'd actually choose to lower yourself."
Ren's voice was filled with disbelief, but there was a trace of excitement by the end.
So Mr. Fool really is in bad shape… Alger now believed this more than ever. Mr. Fool must be severely weakened if he's choosing to trade. Otherwise, a true god wouldn't make such a compromising decision.
But because of that, Alger also believed that Mr. Fool would one day recover. After all, he had seen another god seemingly helping Mr. Fool, and that made Alger even more determined to earn his place in this organization.
Only when Mr. Fool is weakened enough would the contributions of ordinary followers matter most. Just like that other god said—if Mr. Fool wasn't in such a dire state, he would never have hosted such a tiny gathering.
Miss this chance, and such an opportunity might never come again.
Alger tried to calm his excitement.
"Alright. Since you're choosing to trade, I'll play along. Trade your interesting life with me, and I'll tell you what I know."
"…Okay."
"Hmm~ I'm very happy to hear such a direct response. Your life is far more interesting than you realize."
"Let me read your life diary at the next gathering. Based on how entertaining it is, I'll give you a reward. Say, a fun factor of 3.5 would earn you a fitting equivalent. Or, if you prefer, I also have some small toys I made."
A small toy… Klein's mouth twitched slightly. Thinking back to the amulet Ren gave Miss Justice last time, he had already figured out its function.
An amulet that could effectively suppress corruption and loss of control… and it was just a "small toy"? That was practically the ultimate dream artifact for any Beyonder.
"As a little appetizer, I'll continue the previous topic. It's just the right time for your new believers to understand what they should watch out for after reaching Sequence 4."
Audrey, Alger, and Klein all immediately focused.
This kind of knowledge was normally inaccessible to those below Sequence 4. Only now, because of this rare occasion, did they get a chance to learn it ahead of time.
(To be continued.)