Arcanum: Chaos Path

Chapter 251: Rowling Meets Adam Again
Since Silver City was unlikely to wait two and a half years before releasing Klein, Rowling thought it would be best to have Klein prepare a ceremony in advance, using the "recreation of a certain communist country."

Klein was stunned when he heard Rowling's words. He first showed a puzzled expression, then thought of something and said, "Is this preparation for the miracle worker's ceremony?"

"It's also to help you better understand what we're doing. No matter how much empty talk, it's better to go and see it for yourself, right? I have a feeling you'll like it there." Luo Lin smiled and nodded, paused, and added:
"Of course, Jack won't go with you. This is a practice that belongs to you alone." When saying this, Rowling's smile became brighter, which was in line with his character.

Klein: ...

Mr. Lucifer, you didn't make dumplings just for this vinegar, did you?
This outrageous thought flashed through Klein's mind, but he suppressed it immediately because he knew very well that no matter how outrageous the Lucifer vest was, it would not be useless.

Klein just thought of something and asked, "Do I need to stay there forever?"

Klein certainly had no objection to supporting the cause of change, but there were some things he had to clarify.

"We won't let you stay there forever. Two months from now, in the New Year, we will officially ignite that flame. By then, we will naturally have new arrangements for you." Luo Lin said with a smile.

Klein nodded and asked, "Uh, when do I leave?"

"Don't worry. I'll personally escort you there the day you officially ascend to the Faceless Man." Rowling finished the last bit of coffee in his cup, then looked at Klein and said with a smile, "Now, if you're bored, you can come with me to meet someone."

Klein was somewhat confused and curious. He nodded and did not refuse Lucifer's invitation.

Rowling slowly stood up, straightened his clothes, and then led Klein out to a small church.

"Is there... a church here?" Klein looked at the small church in front of him with a puzzled expression.

During this time, he had traveled extensively as a detective and was well aware of all the churches in Backlund. This was precisely why Klein was puzzled, as he didn't remember any churches here at all.

And the logo of this church... Klein looked at the unfamiliar logo on the church wall, but upon closer inspection, he seemed to have seen it somewhere before. After pondering for several seconds, he asked doubtfully, "Ancient Sun God?"

Yes, the symbol on the wall of this strange church did not belong to any living god, but to a being that had long since fallen.

"This place belongs to Adam. You should know his true identity." Rowling glanced at Klein and said with a smile.

Klein's expression suddenly became subtle, and the gossip he had heard about the ancient Sun God's family surfaced in his mind.

At the same time, Klein couldn't help but feel curious about what Mr. Lucifer was planning to do by suddenly visiting Adam.

Although he was curious, Klein didn't ask directly. Instead, he followed Lucifer into the chapel. As soon as he entered, he saw a blond priest standing in the middle of the hall.

The man was wearing a white robe and was praying with his eyes closed. As if sensing movement behind him, the priest opened his eyes and turned around. His golden eyes, seemingly compassionate but actually devoid of emotion, looked at Klein, paused, and then turned to Lucifer.

"Long time no see, Lucifer." Adam said lightly.

"I don't think it's been a long time since we last met. Haven't you always been here?" Luo Lin said with a smile. For a moment, it was hard to tell whether he was making fun of the audience or telling the truth.

Klein couldn't help but look at the angel of fantasy in front of him. Although he had heard of the other party's name a long time ago, this was the first time Klein saw the divine incarnation of the Creator, the culprit of Medici's hot pot incident, the angel of fantasy Adam.

At the same time, Klein also realized belatedly that the friend without self that Mr. Lucifer had mentioned earlier might be referring to him.

"Not all the time. I only observe you half of the time. I have other things to do the rest of the time." Adam shook his head and said calmly.

Klein's mouth twitched when he heard this. Although he had long heard Jack complain about how they were routinely spied on by beings like spectators and true gods, Klein had never imagined that someone would be so confident in doing so. Even though he knew the other person was a hollow puppet without emotions, Klein couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Ha!" Luo Lin couldn't help laughing, then looked at Adam and said, "Would you mind telling me what you're doing right now? You've been a little too quiet lately, and I'm a little worried that you might be up to something."

As the saying goes, when a child is quiet, he must be up to something. The reason why Rowling suddenly had the idea of visiting Adam was that he found that the other party seemed to have not appeared for a long time, or at least had not shown up on his own initiative, which was not normal.

"I'm just preparing for my apotheosis ceremony." Adam answered quite bluntly. His golden eyes looked calmly at Luo Lin and said:

"I've been thinking a lot during this time, and I've also had a brief conversation with the True Creator. As you wished, I've made a decision."

“I will promote the changes you have initiated.”

"I thought you had already made your decision. After all, you didn't really have a choice." Luo Lin was not surprised by Adam's words. He smiled, looked into Adam's golden eyes, and suddenly said:
"But I'm still very curious. Is your decision based on pure profit, or is it..."

He paused here, raised his hand and pointed at Adam's heart, then said slowly, "From your heart?"

"Is there any difference?" Adam looked at him quietly and asked.

"Of course there is a difference. It means whether you are a pure robot or a puppet that has grown a heart."

Luo Lin looked at Him with a smile. He didn't think that Adam didn't hear their conversation just now. Although Adam was not there at that time, he mentioned the other party directly in his heart. According to the characteristic of "everything said must be heard", this was enough for the other party to know the relevant information.

Adam was indeed fully aware of the discussion between Luo Lin and the Archon of Death regarding the blank doll. He glanced at Luo Lin, then lowered his eyes and said:

"That doesn't sound like a good outcome."

"But at least one of them sounds like they can be saved, right?" Luo Lin asked with a smile. He looked at Adam and suddenly thought of something, and asked again: "Also, I have a question that I've been curious about for a long time."

(End of this chapter)