Chapter 4
Misfortune is the Norm in the Extraordinary World
Chapter 4 Misfortune is the Norm in the Extraordinary World
"The Fool" Klein: What kind of monster did I just pull in? He even knows it's Roselle's diary? Could he also be...? Impossible! To borrow a phrase from Emperor Roselle, I am the chosen one of our time! No, no, I can't afford to be complacent. I have to test him when I get the chance, see if he's from another time. On the other hand, if he really is a "fellow countryman," then he's even more trustworthy.
"Justice" Audrey: He actually knew it was a diary! Could he also understand those special symbols? Are there so many people in this world who understand these symbols? Or does he possess related occult knowledge? Then he must come from an extraordinary family, or some extraordinary organization.
Alger the Hanged Man: I should have known better. A new member who can gain Mr. Fool's approval must have some extraordinary qualities. I actually questioned Mr. Fool just now, but luckily I didn't show it.
A few seconds later, their second round of scrutiny of Hobart ended, but by then they no longer looked down on him as much as they had at the beginning of the party.
Next was the time for "The Fool" to read his diary. Hobart was also eager to take a look, because Russell had many diaries, and he could no longer remember the specific contents of the diaries that had appeared at this gathering.
After "The Fool" finished reading, "Justice" asked, "Mr. Fool, could you please explain these concepts of 'role-playing' and 'digesting' to the new members?"
The Fool glanced at Hobart, seeing that the other man showed no interest whatsoever: "I have received your payment. You can either popularize this knowledge or use it for equivalent transactions."
He wore an expression as if he wouldn't fight with a child over candy: "But new members should know this."
At this point, Klein and Audrey shared a similar guess, believing that the "Emperor" must be a member of some extraordinary family or organization.
Even so, it is highly unusual that the "Emperor" is not an extraordinary being, yet he knows so much extraordinary knowledge. Imagine who would allow a family member or organization member who is not an extraordinary being to learn the knowledge of an extraordinary being?
"Justice" also realized this: "Mr. Emperor, are you familiar with 'playing' and 'digesting'?"
"As Mr. Fool said, I know this knowledge," Hobart said with a wry smile. "However, I don't need this knowledge right now, because I haven't taken the potion yet."
Before "Justice" could even process what was happening, "The Hanged Man" was once again thrown into shock. He had previously thought he knew a great deal and could make a significant contribution to the extraordinary world.
His ignorance of "justice," in particular, made him feel good about himself.
But today Hobart poured cold water on his idea. He shared a similar thought with "The Fool": it was very abnormal for an ordinary person to know so much knowledge of the extraordinary.
Hobart added, "Thank you, Mr. Fool, for allowing me to join this gathering. I hope to find the reason why I'm gradually going mad here."
He briefly recounted his experiences over the past month: "If everyone can help me find the 'cause of the illness,' I can make an equivalent exchange using some extraordinary knowledge that no one else knows."
"However, I must inform you beforehand that I am not a born half-Sequence 9; I have thought back countless times and I have not come into contact with any extraordinary items that could corrupt me a month ago."
"Of course, it's also possible that it was contaminated without anyone noticing, but if that's the case, then the person must have come into contact with the same extraordinary item more than once, and I should have been able to detect it."
The Hanged Man, who had been trying to regain his confidence, fell silent. All the reasons he could think of were in Hobart's description.
"Justice" then asked timidly, "Your Majesty, may I ask what 'half a Sequence 9' means? What kind of reward do I need to pay for this question?"
Hobart smiled and said, "I can answer this question for free, as a gift to you and a reward for your kind heart."
"Justice" said happily, "Thank you for your generosity."
"The so-called 'half-Sequence 9' refers to people who are born with extraordinary traits," Hobart explained. "This usually happens when both parents are powerful extraordinary individuals, or one of them is a powerful extraordinary individual."
"During the process of reproduction, there is a certain probability that the parents' extraordinary traits will be inherited by the newborn. The more extraordinary traits a parent has in a certain sequence, the greater the probability of inheritance."
"But most of the time it's not a lucky thing, because the child can only choose the extraordinary path that his parents have passed down from birth."
"Moreover, if parents can help their child control their extraordinary traits during early childhood, that's fine. But if parents can't help them control them, how can an infant have the ability to control their extraordinary traits? They will most likely go crazy from a young age."
"Justice" nodded: "Thank you for your answer. I never expected such an unfortunate thing to happen in the extraordinary world."
Hobart remarked, "Misfortune is the norm in this extraordinary world."
Like me, I was eating hotpot and singing songs, and suddenly I was about to go crazy!
At this moment, the Fool suddenly tapped the bronze table with his index finger and said in a supreme voice, "What you have encountered is a curse!"
This conclusion was reached after he discussed it with Old Neil today.
Hopper's mind suddenly opened up: Yes, there's also the possibility of a curse!
But then another question arises: who would curse an orphan who has never met his biological parents? If it were his adoptive father's political enemy, wouldn't it be Donna or Tyron who would be cursed?
Hobart then thought: Perhaps this disaster was really caused by the biological parents he had never met. It was abnormal for them to die young. It was a curse cast on their children by their enemies.
He thought that he could have a good talk with his adoptive father this afternoon and take the opportunity to ask him some information about his biological parents.
Hopper said to "The Fool," "This has given my investigation a new direction. How can I possibly thank you for your answer?"
"Rossel's diary," said "The Fool," "or information about the Antigonus family, even if I know it."
Hobert said, "I can pay you the fee you requested right now. Antigonus first appeared during the Solomon Empire. He established his own kingdom in the Hornach Mountains, and from then on, the Antigonus family entered the stage of history."
"In the Fourth Age, Antigonus had a good relationship with two great figures, but I cannot reveal their identities here at this time."
"I believe Mr. Fool knows who those two important figures are. With Mr. Fool's protection here, it's alright for me to talk about them, but if we were outside, talking about them would bring disaster."
"So for the safety of Miss Justice and Mr. Hanged Man, let's talk about them after they're both strong enough."
(End of this chapter)