Chapter 793: A Discussion in the Observatory, The Supposed Future Prevented By Marks Intervention (1/2)

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Inside the white space that oversees the entire Earth, the hooded figure of the Observer stood, watching the dying planet before her eyes. Currently, it was only her, and the Eye, Nineteenth, was present in this lonely space.

An Observer's duty was to preserve the world it was tasked to guard until the day it was supposed to end arrived. Depending on the circumstances, whether they did poorly or due to some outside intervention, they could be replaced. However, the very same duty applied to the next Observer to take the position.

That cycle could repeat over and over until the world they had to preserve ceased to exist.

Preserving the world did not only mean that the Observer should make the world last as long as possible. It also included managing things happening inside it. A good example was when the population of a species reached more than the world could tolerate in its current state. When a time like that came, the Observer could cull their numbers.

Another circumstance that an Observer could act on the planet was once it reached the end of an era. Like during the end of the Mesozoic Era, where the Observer of that time created a catastrophic event to kill the population of the current species to allow a new one to rise.

There were very few instances that an Observer could directly interfere with the planet they were guarding.

If such instances were not present, all the Observer could do was watch. Or, at least, allow their apostles to guide the current civilization in the shadows.

That was why the current Observer of Earth was frustrated as she watched the planet she was guarding die slowly. She could not interfere directly.

It could be considered that Earth entered a new era. At this time, the Observer had one chance to interfere and set the world on a new path. And the Observer of Earth already used up that once chance.

During the [Fusion of Dimension], the Observer used her authority and the powers of the Eyes to protect the remaining humans as much as they were allowed to. That was the one and only chance she could interfere in the current era. And now, she could only watch in frustration at how poorly humans handled the current situation.

All of a sudden, a surge of black smoke appeared in this white, empty space. The black smoke began to form a humanoid figure with barely any distinguishable features. The only things that could be discerned were its glowing eyes and the aura of death that lingered on this being.

Despite the sudden appearance of this being, both the Observer and Nineteenth did not seem perturbed. Instead, Nineteenth stepped back respectfully, making way for the eerie individual.

”You seem to be extremely bothered, Observer.”

The eerie being spoke. Its voice was ghostly and gruff, and even though it did not sound androgynous, it was still hard to discern whether it was a male or a female.

”You are already aware of the circumstances, Guide.”

The Observer finally turned around, facing their uninvited visitor.

”Yes, I am aware.” Guide replied. ”You are not the only one. Other Observers are facing the same difficulties as you. Some were already dismissed from their duties after the worlds they observed ceased to exist prematurely. But even with that, there are rules.”

”What are you trying to imply?”

The Observer asked, definitely confused.

”The cycle of souls. Even if you are this world's Observer, it is something that you should not blatantly interfere with.”

The Guide iterated.

And to that, the Observer and even Nineteenth became even more confused.

The only time the Observer directly interfered with Earth in this era was during the fusion of dimensions. And thus, the Observer could not understand what the Guide was talking about.

Sensing the confusion of the two, even the Guide became slowly engulfed in confusion.

At this time, the Observer finally spoke.

”We believe our recent interference, using our privilege, had been recorded in the Akashic Records. We believe that it is within the duties of you Guides to cope with. Or are you trying to find faults with our current actions?”

”That is not what I am here for.” The Guide explained. ”In the following days on Earth, a few thousand dead souls are supposed to pass on. All of them had the end of their lives tied to one enormous event. As such, it was easy for me to notice.”

For a few thousand people to suddenly die because of one event, it sure was hard to pass. Even the Observer would notice such an event once it began.

However, for the Guide to complain about it...

”Their fates changed all of a sudden.” The Guide continued. ”This is not something that could just happen. I believe you know that, Observer.”

For the fates of that many people to change all of a sudden, it should be something that only godly beings could influence. The Observer and the Eyes, for example. Even deities were still within the scope of the Akashic Records. All the foreign gods had been chased off the surface of the Earth. Only the Observer and her apostles should remain to have such capabilities. As such, the Guide came here to complain about the unusual circumstances.

That explanation, however, made the Observer and Nineteenth realize something.

”Nineteenth.”

The Observer voiced out, and Nineteenth nodded in understanding.

Nineteenth opened her book that contained the information of all things on Earth, or at least, most of it. Nineteenth flipped the pages of her book. Unfortunately, since the pair of people in their mind was beyond their watch, Nineteenth could only search for the circumstances of people around them.

And, without a doubt, Nineteenth found it in no time. She even managed to perceive the supposed future and the changed one.

Blood Demon Kin Alana Garces, Mutator Karlene Bautista, and the Halfbreed Tribe Leader Artenaris. The cause was exposure to solar highly radiated energy influenced by the mechanical, infectious agent, [Mechid Pathogen].

The three survived a deadly explosion of the unreleased energy of a [Mechid], receiving minor burns and injuries. A few days later, Karlene Bautista would fall sick, followed by Alana Garces after a week. In three weeks, the Halfbreed Artenaris would show the same symptoms.

The three showed symptoms of radiation poisoning at first. Unknown to everyone, their bodies were releasing high amounts of radiation that would affect every individual that had contact with them. By the time the radiation emission from their bodies was detected, a third of the settlement's population was already showing the same symptoms with the rest of the settlement being affected.