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When Lin Ruo said this, his gaze fell unreservedly on the stone bracelet on Fors's wrist.
How could he know?
Could it be because I wanted to use the stone just now?
Fors was stunned and looked at the stone bracelet on her wrist.
However, since Lin Ruo already knew, she naturally had nothing to hide about it, nodded, and after hesitating for a moment, briefly recounted what happened that year.
Of course, Fors was also careful, not revealing any names or locations when telling the story, only simply recounting the event.
Lin Ruo naturally saw through her little thoughts, but he didn't care. After listening to Fors's narration, he said with a seemingly amused expression: "I really don't know whether to say you're lucky or unlucky..."
He then changed the subject and said: "To be honest, I don't have the ability to solve your problem, because as far as I know, the murmurs you hear during the full moon involve an existence close to a god."
There was nothing wrong with this statement. Although Mr. Door was corrupted, he was indeed an existence close to a god, after all, he was only one ritual away from directly becoming a god.
Well, provided that his current state is the same as in the original novel.
Hearing his words, Fors and Xio widened their eyes in unison, their minds buzzing for a moment, not quite understanding what they had heard.
What does it mean to involve an existence close to a god?
I'm just a Sequence 9, how did I get involved with an existence close to a god... Fors's thoughts were a little stagnant for a moment. She looked at Lin Ruo, her expression a little strained, almost crying, "Then, then am I beyond saving?"
In that instant, Fors had already begun to think about whether to eat, drink, and enjoy herself in these last days.
But she was still young, she still had stories she wanted to write, she didn't want to die... Fors bit her lower lip tightly. If Xio was the one who was desperate just now, then now it was her turn.
And just then, Fors saw the young man opposite her suddenly open the ancient book and take out a Tarot card with words written on the back.
Lin Ruo played with the Tarot card in his hand, on the back of which was written the Fool's honorific name, and looked at Fors, his smile gentle but like a demon tempting people to fall, saying: "I really can't solve your problem, that's something only a god can do... But if you can't hold on next time, you can use Hermes to chant the honorific name on this card, then perhaps you can still have a chance."
"A chance to live."
As he said this, Lin Ruo handed the Tarot card in his hand to Fors.
Honorific name... Fors's throat was dry. She wasn't an idiot. Hearing Lin Ruo's words, how could she not guess whose honorific name was written on the Tarot card in Lin Ruo's hand.
It was most likely the evil god called the Fool!
But... looking at the gentle smile on the young man's face, Fors suddenly remembered his previous sentence, "For you, only by believing in my Lord can you have the opportunity to redeem yourselves."
She suddenly understood that he was still proselytizing, but as he said, he wouldn't force them to convert, because... they themselves might have to convert because of their own problems.
She was doing it to survive, and Xio... with an example like Rudy Flair in front of her, wouldn't she offer her faith for revenge?
Fors didn't know, in fact, her mind was very confused right now.
Should she agree? Should she refuse?
Agreeing meant that from now on, she would believe in an evil god, sliding towards the abyss, eventually facing an end more terrifying than death... But refusing, she was also involved with an existence close to a god, already sliding towards the abyss.
Fors didn't completely believe his words, but she was very clear about her situation. So she understood that whether what he said was true or false, she herself had begun to gradually be unable to withstand the full moon murmurs, and might lose control next month or the month after.
Did she really have a choice?
Fors closed her eyes. She suddenly raised her hand and grabbed the Tarot card, but her fingertips were trembling slightly.
Xio next to her saw this, opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say a word.
Because she had thought of the same things that Fors had thought of.
And Fors, who had grabbed the card, now saw the honorific name on the back of the card clearly:
"The Fool who does not belong to this era;"
"The Mysterious Ruler above the Gray Fog;"
"The King of Yellow and Black who wields good fortune."
This honorific name doesn't belong to those evil gods, demons, or hidden existences that I know... As an Apprentice, Fors's research in the field of mysticism is not too shallow, so almost the first second she saw the true name, she began to search for the corresponding god in her mind, but to no avail.
Of course, Fors knew that this didn't necessarily mean that this Fool was a newly emerged evil god. After all, it was too normal for evil gods to have multiple identities these days. Perhaps this Fool was a new identity of a god or hidden existence she was familiar with.
Lin Ruo then smiled and said: "I hope I can see you again after the next full moon, and I also hope that your new book can give me a surprise by then."
Wait, why did we suddenly bring up the new book... Fors was a little dazed, and then suddenly had a bad feeling.
Lin Ruo then said leisurely: "Didn't I already say it at the beginning? Besides coming to find the descendants of Abraham, I also came to see a favorite author of mine."
"Since that's the case, it's normal for me to look forward to your new book, isn't it?"
No problem, no flaws!
Fors couldn't find any fault with his words for a moment.
Lin Ruo continued leisurely: "Of course, I won't lock you in a small dark room and make you write, at most... when you procrastinate too much, I'll give you some encouragement."
He suddenly smiled very brightly, "Do you like the feeling of falling from a high altitude? I heard that taking a walk between life and death can quickly stimulate a person's inspiration."
Fors's face turned green. She took a slight breath and said with a stiff expression: "Haha, that must be a rumor..."
Although she wanted to cry, she still added with a strong desire to survive: "Don't worry, I'm already writing my new book, I definitely won't procrastinate this time."
"I look forward to it." Lin Ruo smiled, then looked at Xio, and said: "Considering that we have a common enemy, if one day I succeed in revenge, I will notify you."
Hearing this, Xio pursed her lips, her expression very tangled, and after a long while, she opened her mouth and said: "If I believe in that Fool, can I become a demigod like you?"
If Xio's first reaction to being proselytized by Rudy Flair was instinctive resistance and fear, now that Fors had taken the Tarot card and learned the Fool's honorific name, Xio was actually a little shaken.
She really wanted revenge... but her strength was obviously not enough.
And in front of her was an example of someone who became a high-sequence powerhouse after believing in the Fool.
But believing in an evil god is indeed dangerous...
How could this not make Xio struggle.
Hearing this, Lin Ruo looked at her, but smiled and shook his head, saying: "I can't guarantee it."
Hearing these words, Xio was a little disappointed, and also felt a sense of relief.
Lin Ruo then continued:
"I can only say that you might get a chance."
Chance... Xio pursed her lips, her heart tangled again.
"Don't rush to decide, faith is a lifelong matter..." Lin Ruo saw Xio's entanglement and immediately said with a smile, with a meaningful tone:
"Don't make a decision that you will regret."
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