Chapter 880 - Changing History (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

‘Christie’ slid her finger across the last page and closed the book softly. Bell took over the book skillfully and placed it on the table beside her. The young lady in a black dress smiled at this sight.

“I’m envious of your assistant, Nabelis.”

“She’s a friend of my other half, Darlaston. Please watch your words.”

“My apologies, Nabelis. I’m sorry, miss, please forgive my rudeness.”

The young lady took half a step back and bent over for a solemn bow. Bell instantly revealed a stunned expression. She shook her head and waved her hand hurriedly. ‘Christie’ chuckled and her expression turned stern.

“How long more?”

“3 minutes and 15 seconds… After 14 seconds, the Chaos Creatures will break through for the first time. The Centipede Warden was defeated 10 minutes earlier. What a surprising result. I thought that with his abilities and the strength of the sisters, they would have a hard time defeating it. But it seems like otherwise.”

“… As usual, I just don’t like how it’s so accurate.”

“This is merely a record in the books of history.”

The young lady twitched her slim brow slightly. Then, she turned around and narrowed her eyes at ‘Christie’.

“History will only record the happenings. It isn’t necessary to change the things that are already decided. It is your responsibility if you wish to change history. As for me, I’m just recording and changing the things that exist now. Isn’t that the reason you came here? Nabelis, although there isn’t a suitable candidate for the empty seat now, you are still determined to intervene… Is this even alright? The third is still asleep while the fourth and fifth are nowhere to be found. Even though you hold the highest authority, there is still a limit to you doing as you please.”

Although the young lady’s voice was as calm and gentle as ever, there was a hint of seriousness. ‘Christie’ puckered her brows and said in resentment.

“Aren’t you the same, Darlaston? You lost your body and are only left with your wandering spirit, so you can’t be considered as having returned to your seat, isn’t it? So then… Why are you willing to cooperate with me? Just as you said… I can only show up in the presence of my other half and you, who has lost your physical form, can’t open the ancient records. Isn’t this all me deciding and acting alone, Darlaston? Why did you intervene and help me then? The Centipede Warden has been defeated and the first seal is unlocked. Don’t we only have one thing left to do after this?”

“…”

This time, the young lady didn’t respond immediately. She lifted her head and gazed at the tranquil library. “The content in the books can’t be changed, Nabelis…” she murmured. “… I know the content of every book in this world inside out because recorded events are all accurate. Therefore, when I pick up a book, I know its ending without the need to read it. No matter how much time has passed, the things that humans record are similar. The demon king in the story will always lose in the end while the people who seek freedom against the tyrannical ruler will always succeed. The loving prince and princess eventually overcome all obstacles and will be together forever. I know the ending as soon as I read the title and I’m rather sick of this already. If there is a book that can have its content rewritten and present different stories each time I open it, I will definitely be immersed in it.”

The young lady paused. She lowered her head and fiddled with her long, black hair. Bell gazed curiously at her and couldn’t figure out what she ultimately meant. At this moment, ‘Christie’s’ crisp voice broke the silence.

“But didn’t you witness Master’s strength? This is Christie’s choice and also mine… Since Master has decided to do it, all we can do is just follow him.”

“This is also why I’m here.”