Mystery: Becoming a Creator Through the Doorway

The carriage moved smoothly along the street toward its destination.

The wheels rolled over the road, making a steady, low "rumble" sound, which intertwined with the "clatter" of the horses' hooves on the road, like the city's never-ending breath.

Due to frequent rain, roads in many areas of Backlund have been paved with cement or asphalt.

Therefore, the experience of riding in a private carriage is not particularly bumpy.

The carriage swayed gently, like a small boat slowly drifting through the scenic area.

Sharon sat quietly on one side of the carriage, her hands folded on her knees, her black court dress casting a small shadow in the cramped space.

Her gaze fell on the flowing street scene outside the window.

Compared to the backward southern continent, the streets of Backlund, which has already entered urbanization, are filled with well-dressed gentlemen and ladies, as well as workers and vendors hurrying by, and newsboys waving unsold newspapers on street corners.

Advanced technology does not seem to have brought them any benefits either.

Like the people of the Southern Continent, they all looked so miserable and unhappy, as if there wasn't a single happy person among them.

Sharon looked for a while, then looked away and focused her gaze on "Aleister" in the opposite seat.

He leaned against the carriage wall, relaxed, his gaze fixed on the scenery outside the window. He wasn't looking at her, but rather watching the passing street scenes with great interest, like a spectator.

Her spiritual intuition allows her to have a vague sense of other people's states, thoughts, and emotions.

When Sharon first met Aleister, besides the fact that he was an "important person," she also sensed that he was different from everyone else she had ever met.

She had never been able to figure out what that feeling was like.

But now, it seems she knows.

That's a difference in mental state.

People don't just die when they get old; they can die at any time.

In this vast and uncertain world, everyone is like a small boat adrift in a storm, not knowing where the waves will take them next.

But Aleister is different.

Unlike others who are lost or lifeless, he is full of energy and vitality.

He knew what he wanted to do, knew what he was going to do, and had a certainty and confidence in everything. He was out of place in this dark world and gave people the feeling of a vibrant sun.

Is it because ignorance breeds fearlessness?

But after initial contact, Sharon was certain that the other party was definitely not a fool.

When the other party first saw her manifest, they did not feel any doubt or fear, as if they already knew about the vengeful spirit's abilities.

Therefore, it can be determined that Aleister must have possessed a considerable amount of knowledge in occultism.

Furthermore, although it is unknown how Aleister came to be, he is undoubtedly an extraordinary being.

That would be even stranger.

When humans absorb extraordinary properties by consuming magical potions, they are affected by the residual mental imprints within them, accumulating madness and even losing control.

Even with role-playing methods, this influence cannot be completely eradicated.

Everyone knows that while the sequence pathway brings power, it also comes at a considerable cost.

Can……

An Ruowang noticed Sharon's lingering gaze, looked away, and seemed somewhat puzzled:

"What's wrong?"

Sharon shook her head and didn't say anything.

Backlund encounters Aleister, whose mental fortitude is as strong as a monster's, and he cannot defeat him no matter how hard he tries.

Just then, the carriage entered Hillston District.

Seeing that Sharon remained silent, An Ruowang pointed to a distinctive building outside the window and began to introduce their destination.

"This is where we're going in a bit."

Sharon looked in that direction and found that the building was completely different from the surrounding houses; it was a replica of the style of the late Quaternary period.

It has four floors, and each window on each floor is like a door, corresponding to a small balcony. Huge stones are used extensively, the stone pillars are thick and solid, and the arches look dignified, but the curvature is quite unrestrained.

In that extraordinary, yet not secretive, spirit and character of the people can be glimpsed from the style of this building.

"It is also the location of the East Bayron Retired Officers Club."

Sharon: "?"

Upon hearing the name, she was completely bewildered.

What does this mean?

The southern continent of the Fifth Epoch originally consisted of two main countries: the Highland Kingdom, a branch of the Byron Empire of the Fourth Epoch, and the Kingdom of Pas.

Her teacher, Renette Tinicol, who died under the siege of the Hedonists, was the leader of the Temperance faction of the Rose School and can be said to be the founder of the High Kingdom.

The other kingdom, Pas, has already been destroyed by Intis and Rune.

These two countries established colonial regimes on the left and right banks of the Paz River Valley, respectively, which are known as "West Bairon" and "East Bairon".

Since then, the entire southern continent has been in complete chaos.

Great Britain's major shortcomings and moral failings are among the worst in the world.

It's easy to imagine what a nation with such a British influence, like Rue, and a French influence, like Intis, would do to its colonies.

"A friend of mine helped me get an informal membership to this club."

Seeing Sharon's questioning look, An Ruowang took out a badge with symbols of a forest, an ocean, and swords, then the little bear spread its hands:

"The weapons are diverse, the facilities are complete, and the privacy is good; no one will ask any questions. In all of Backlund, there is indeed no better place to practice shooting."

Moreover, the people there are all returning from East Bailang, which might be able to help you. If you want to take revenge on the people of the Northern Continent, you can use this opportunity to choose a target and scout out the location.

Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?

Sharon and Marich were behind-the-scenes supporters of black market arms dealers in Backlund, and Anruwang felt that part of the reason might be to seek revenge against the Rune people.

Are the Rune people allowed to create chaos in the Southern Continent, but not allowed to sell weapons in Rune?

It was just a convenient thing.

This so-called "East Bayron Retired Officers Club" can be said to have been built by officers who returned from the colonies, using wealth and "glory" stained with the blood of the locals.

Speaking of Klein, referring to the original owner of this body, his father was a Royal Army sergeant who sacrificed his life in the colonial conflict of the Southern Continent. The pension he received gave him the opportunity to study at a private grammar school, laying the foundation for his university entrance exams.

If he hadn't sacrificed himself, Klein's father, after achieving great merit, might also have been a member of this club.

However, with his father's death, the Moretti family's social standing plummeted.

Sharon couldn't help but ask:

"...Why are you helping me? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"

An Ruowang countered with a question:

"Would you betray me?"

"I won't do that," Sharon shook her head.

"Then I won't get into trouble."

As long as Sharon doesn't cause any problems, the military will have no way of finding out about An Ruowang through occult means.

However, would she, a person of restraint, really use such methods to retaliate against the people of the Northern Continent?

An Ruowang was actually very curious about the answer to this question.

If not, then naturally nothing will happen;

If he can, then he can conveniently exploit the characteristics of the Judgement Path later on.