Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2443 The Prophet is Dead (Forty-Nine)

The clown is only here to buy time.

The Angel of Death is performing a crucial maneuver and needs him to provide cover in this manner.

It's easy to draw such a conclusion from the Joker's announcement, so much so that the utilitarianism it reveals adds a touch of melancholy to this long-awaited reunion.

But judging by actions rather than intentions, Fu Qian still cherished this exchange and moved on to the next topic without hesitation.

Not surprising at all; this is normal practice for Brother Awei.

The question-and-answer performance with the clown earlier seemed exaggerated, but it was actually a genuine discussion.

From the information shared by the clown, it's clear that Ah-Wei, this angel of death, is no ordinary person.

It's hard to say whether it was because of his superior rank or because he had properly channeled his inner energy back then.

Compared to Black Doctor, Lord, and even Akasha, those demigods who could only passively seize opportunities in the face of the great tide of the times, Awei's realm was clearly a level higher.

Not only can they sense other people's opportunities, but they can also manipulate them to lead children astray and make them work for them without them even realizing it—doesn't that sound familiar?
At that moment, Fu Qian easily thought of the Grim Reaper's retinue in the capital.

The greedy scoundrels, led by Laurie, have always considered themselves the masterminds behind the scenes, recruiting talented young people to run pyramid schemes and devour their rotten flesh.

Little did they know that there was another person behind them, who had been sucking their blood all along.

They may even enjoy the rights without bearing the responsibilities.

The damage transmission that greedy insects fear most has absolutely no effect on Awei.

If he hadn't been overconfident and jumped out on his own initiative, it wouldn't have been easy to catch him.

In short, a brief comparison reveals how similar it is to the current situation.

Brother Awei clearly understands the importance of staying true to one's original aspirations.

This time, however, the ones being exploited are the indigenous people of Unseen Hill.

Another small question arises – why did he voluntarily lower his level and organize an additional small team?

Hiding in the shadows and secretly enjoying oneself can be addictive, and given Awei's personality, Fuqian would never do something so pointless.

Considering the clown's bizarre behavior just now, including but not limited to lying there so openly, neither attacking nor running away upon seeing him, and having absolutely no sense of secrecy...

While it certainly fits the Joker's style, the purpose of stalling for time is still all too obvious.

This seems to answer the previous question—Awei's public appearance to organize this team may not be to make the plan proceed more smoothly, but rather to create an additional firewall against certain potential threats.

……

Isn't this sense of being prepared for danger in times of peace an overreaction? Is it a shadow cast by ourselves?

While pondering silently, Fu Qian even did some self-reflection.

Perhaps they wouldn't be so narcissistic as to think that Awei's actions were merely to guard against them, but honestly, that aspect probably played a significant role.

Don't forget that he came to this place entirely because of his own actions, so it's only natural that he'd worry that his enemies might reappear at any moment.

Another interesting aspect is the clown's mentality; he clearly understands Ah Wei's thoughts, yet he still happily becomes cannon fodder.

Very good, very abstract.

Indeed, every encounter in life is the result of a series of coincidences and serendipity.

"Don't blame me for not warning you, you don't have much time left."

Even though they clearly understood the real purpose, they still chatted enthusiastically, and now they want to continue.

In that moment, facing the response before him, the Joker seemed to empathize with a touch of life's melancholy. And when he actually sat back down, he didn't forget to offer a friendly reminder.

"how many?"

Before paying, she remained more natural than nature itself, without deliberately avoiding the topic or pretending not to care.

"It's uncertain, but this lake is an important node. After a certain period of time, it may not need to cover the entire city before 'Eternal Night' can be completed."

The clown's response remained unrestrained, pointing forward and discussing the overall situation.

"To a certain extent, I agree."

Fu Qian nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the increasingly clear lake water.

As they chatted, they could see that the ashfall had already covered the entire Sage's Lake, and some special sights appeared as a result—such as underwater figures.

Yes, although it's blurry, it's still recognizable as the scene seen in the old cauldron.

Layer upon layer, one by one, humanoid figures covered in gray were sleeping peacefully within them, like the last embers of a world.

The lake water not only became transparent, but the worlds on both sides of the door seemed to overlap in a special way.

"Time really seems to be running out—so do you know who's crying?"

While agreeing with the clown's statement, Fu Qian steered the conversation back to the original question without batting an eye.

……

"You're really persistent. How are you so sure I know?"

Fu Qian's behavior seemed somewhat like he was giving up, but fortunately, the Joker wasn't the type to worry about others, and the next moment he started chatting enthusiastically.

"Because you do a very good job of procrastinating."

Before paying, it's a compliment.

"Regardless of the specific method, the final result is that you have perfectly dragged out the time until now, and you haven't even suffered any damage yourself. It would be hard to find another person in the entire Unseen Hill who can do this."

This is no exaggeration. Why has the Joker been so generous in sharing, almost revealing all the organization's secrets, yet no one has stopped him?
There might be an element of the angels of death being involved, but we're all just trying to get by, and we never judge a book by its cover.

The reason the Joker can do this so openly is that it's his way of holding himself back.

That's right, information for time.

The clown's behavior may seem nonsensical, but his thinking is actually quite clear.

Based on their previous actions, it's clear to them that trying to stop them by force would be quite difficult.

The Joker, who was ultimately entrusted with the important task, chose to complete the work in this way: I tell you my plan, and I will use the time you are listening to carry it out.

If you weigh the pros and cons and feel it's worthwhile, then you'll naturally sit down and listen quietly.

It all depends on whether the person involved truly agrees with the saying "sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood."

"Since time is so critical now, I think even if you don't know, His Holiness the Angel of Death will try his best to tell you and let you share with me."

Fu Qian seemed to highly approve of the sharpening theory, smiling as he added his reasons, even dragging Awei into it.

Even if we can't assume the Joker knows everything, we can always ask the Angel of Death to personally send information this way.

The act of selling one's own rope to strangle oneself is, undeniably, something to look forward to.

"I don't know her name... but theoretically everyone should call her Mother."

As it turned out, after staring at this direction for a moment, the Joker did indeed provide an answer.