Something's wrong with how I'm watching anime.

The image frozen on the phone screen shows the blonde girl standing up, staring blankly at the words on the letter.

"You chose this child? He doesn't seem special..."

Kerberos raised his head: "Speaking of which, if it's about choosing someone who can help you interfere in that world, then it doesn't matter who you choose."

"For example, choosing a nobleman or official who wields great power, or a very wealthy businessman."

"Anyway, if an ordinary person saw you creating such a 'miracle' with the power of intervention, they would probably prostrate themselves in worship."

Kazama shook his head: "Of course, there's no problem with doing it that way."

They can just use all sorts of persuasive tactics to fool people and that's it.

After all, this wasn't just empty talk; the supernatural phenomenon did indeed occur. Faced with such extraordinary facts, even the most unreliable fabrications sound plausible.

Even without miracles, a single religious text can convince countless people to believe and go mad, making unrealistic promises about the afterlife and death, and even causing believers to be willing to risk their own lives.

"But that means it can only be done in the short term..."

The main problem is that Kazama's ability to intervene is indeed limited. This level of deception is fine in the short term, but it will inevitably be exposed in the long run.

Moreover, it's important to know that the other side is a world with extraordinary power, and how Dantalian got its bookshelves is still a mystery.

Directly interfering with those who hold power in the other world? That would be too high-profile. Out of a sense of conservatism, Kazama will not do that for the time being.

"My plan requires a long-term proxy, and this person needs to be easy to control."

How do you build a long-term relationship?

Either you build a relationship gradually over time, or you establish a relationship based on mutual benefit.

It allows you to directly offer help to the other party, making them willingly reciprocate.

"How to get the greatest return with the least amount of effort depends on the situation."

"The devil always appears when people are most desperate and in need of help, offering a deal..."

But Kazama immediately stopped.

"Hmm... that description isn't quite right, after all, I'm not some kind of devil. Taking advantage of someone's misfortune isn't my style."

...........

"For this, you only need to pay a small price..."

Standing in front of the desk, looking at the handwriting on the letter, Seele Dietrich, whose heart had been filled with a glimmer of hope, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her.

cost...

Besides the myth of God's love for humanity, this world also contains cautionary tales of demons tempting humans and stealing their souls.

Is it the devil?

Indeed, the gods would never respond to such requests. It's only natural that the devil would take advantage of the situation.

If it's the devil, would you agree to it?

But the thought of entrusting her future to a cold monastery, to a god who had never bestowed any blessings or miracles, filled Seele Dietrich with a sense of resentment.

Freedom... even if it costs my soul, I wouldn't mind!

As Seele Dietrich's face showed intense struggle, another sheet of letter was turned over.

Ink falls onto new paper:

"You seem to have misunderstood something."

"I am not a god, but I am not a devil who kicks people when they are down and steals their souls."

"The price I'm referring to is just a normal, equivalent exchange, something you can afford to pay."

"The price is that you have to help me find a book, and all you might have to do is some time and money."

"To help myself out of my current predicament... the price is to help me find books?"

Looking at the handwriting on the letter, Seele Dietrich whispered in disbelief.

"What book are you looking for? I can go buy it right now..."

The words reappeared on the letter paper:

"The book I'm looking for isn't an ordinary book; it might be a bit difficult to find."

"This matter can wait a little while... Let's get back to your issue."

Do you want to make this deal?

"I...."

Seele Dietrich gritted her teeth.

She couldn't be sure what this being who called himself the 'Spirit of Nothingness' really was, nor could she discern the truth or falsehood of his words, or whether the price was truly as simple as helping to find a book.

But do I have more options?

“I’m going to make this deal!” Seele Dietrich finally made her choice.

"Please, please change my family's mind now, please let me escape the misfortune of being sent to a monastery."

"It's a bit difficult to get your family members to change their minds... but it's easy to get rid of the misfortune of being sent to a monastery."

Such words were written by some unseen being.

“What does this mean?” Seele Dietrich asked.

"What I mean is, I can offer advice to help you out of this predicament; whether your family members change their minds is not within this scope."

"Just a suggestion?"

"You seem to have misunderstood something again."

"God's salvation will never come to those who merely wait; it will only favor those who are willing to strive for salvation. In the end, God's grace is often just icing on the cake."

"You seem quite dissatisfied? You can also choose to abandon this deal."

In the void, Kazama calmly wrote a message. At this point, he was certain what choice the girl would make.

Sure enough, after gritting her teeth, Seele Dietrich continued:

"How can I escape the fate of being sent to a monastery?"

"It's very simple..."

Kazama wrote:

"All you have to do is resist."

"For example, breaking away from the system, that was your initial idea, wasn't it?"

"Are you kidding me..." Seele shook her head with a wry smile: "How am I supposed to become independent? And what am I supposed to do after I become independent?"

Do you know why your family suddenly decided to send you to a monastery?

Kazama abruptly changed the subject.

"Why?" Seele asked in a low voice.

This is something she still can't understand: why her family wanted to send her away for no reason.

Did I commit some irreparable mistake that warrants being sent to a monastery to atone for my sins?

“You are not wrong now, but the future is wrong, and the greed of human nature is wrong,” Kazama wrote.

Chapter Seventy-Four: The Girl's Choice

"My mistake lies in the future, in the greed inherent in human nature?"

Kazama's words left Seele Dietrich even more confused.

"What does this mean?"

“Kelly Edwards, you should know that name.”

"She's my great-aunt..."

Seele said in a low voice.

She was a lonely and poor old woman, and her family rejected and loathed her, but Seele would visit her whenever she had time.

“Kelly Edwards died two days ago.”

"Ah, this..." Upon hearing this news, Xi'er was also stunned. She had no idea about this at all. When she visited this great-aunt two weeks ago, she looked very well.

“Carrie Edwards made a legally binding will before her death. She specifically named Seele Dietrich as the heir to her estate.”

so what?

Seele thought to herself.

This great-aunt is very poor; even if she leaves an inheritance, it's probably not much.

However, the handwriting on the letter made her eyes widen instantly.

"The estate is worth two million pounds."

Kazama, standing calmly in the void, watched the girl, observing the astonishment on her face.

Before Great Britain's monetary dominance was replaced by the Golden Eagle on another continent, two million pounds was indeed a remarkable legacy.

Even in a capital city teeming with wealthy merchants, millionaires are extremely rare compared to the vast population.

It's a bit like a Mary Sue story: a kind young girl takes care of a poor old woman, but the old woman smiles as she dies... I'm actually a millionaire.

However, unlike typical wish-fulfillment stories, this enormous inheritance, which appears out of nowhere, does not bring good fortune to the girl; in some ways, it even brings her misfortune.

When Seele Dietrich learned that her great-aunt had left her a million-dollar inheritance, she was momentarily incredulous. It was something she had never even dared to imagine.

If this is true...

Thinking of her parents' and brother's actions, the girl's face suddenly turned pale.

Kazama sighed at that moment.

Although the girl was born into a noble family, it had long since fallen into decline, and her father was merely a minor official in the government, relying on the legacy of his ancestors.

The family's wealth allowed them to live a decent life, but compared to their past glory, they were far behind the wealthy businessmen in their neighborhood.