Chapter 475: Sea of Lost Souls
Chapter 475: Sea of Lost Souls
"Beyond the Ocean!"
"My captain, that's the other side of the Sea of Lost Souls. We've crossed the Abyss of Death!"
"Truth, Falsehood, Illusion!"
"The world! As we enter this world, a grand poem of conquering fate is being written!"
"..."
In reality, Seth was tied to a chair.
At this moment, he lacked the dignity one would expect from a Seventh Stage Awakened.
This brooding scriptwriter seemed like a drunken fool, locked in a room, rambling incessantly.
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah were called to the theater and could only stand at the room's entrance, witnessing his madness.
Tomorrow was the Art Festival.
The Fenburr Theater had been closed all day, preparing for the grand opening tomorrow.
Ordinary actors were busy preparing props for the street performance, while others seized the time to rehearse.
Only the most important group of people stood at the room's entrance.
Seth's raging madness prevented him from using his skills to resist, also due to their combined suppression.
At this moment, Fenburr, the theater owner, looked at Lindsey with gravity:
"Mr. Lindsey, you should know what's wrong with him, right?"
Lindsey gave an obvious answer:
"He's like Seraphina; his mind has gone awry from peering into fate."
Fenburr nodded slightly.
His actions were measured, and he first bowed apologetically to Lindsey:
"Lindsey, I apologize for Seth peering into your fate."
"If you're willing to accept, I'll do my best to compensate you."
Having stated his attitude, Fenburr described the trouble of the current situation:
"But tomorrow is the Art Festival."
"Seth is a crucial playwright for our theater. He's already scheduled to attend important events and cannot continue like this."
Naturally, Lindsey asked:
"I'm willing to help you with this matter."
"But this is the result of peering into fate; what kind of help can I provide?"
Fenburr spoke frankly:
"As a party involved, you should know what he peered into that led to this outcome, right? Once I understand the corresponding direction, I can use the power of Emotional Essence to calm the madness in his heart."
"Can you tell me about that?"
"..."
Lindsey hesitated.
Although he had discovered a secluded studio at the bottom of the sea.
But the ruins of a Ninth Stage Awakener could bring unforeseen turmoil to this city.
Fenburr, sensing Lindsey's hesitation, spoke with candor:
"If you're unwilling, I won't force you."
"This is the consequence of Seth's unauthorized peering into fate. I can assure you, as the theater owner, that this incident will not bring you any trouble!"
Fenburr's attitude was friendly.
The situation before them was excellent, and Lindsey even felt like turning away immediately.
But based on the existing information.
He keenly grasped a possibility.
It was impossible to resolve Seth's issue within the Fenburr Theater, which was why they sought his help.
If Lindsey were to abandon them now, what would the theater do next? Canceling the Art Festival opening was out of the question!
Fenburr's serious attitude would only lead to another outcome.
The theater's superiors.
The Actor Guild in Thousand Sails City was sought for assistance.
There was a clear presence of an Eighth Stage Awakener, and with the Fenburr Theater being a key unit, they would naturally lend a hand.
Then, there were two possible outcomes.
The powerful Awakener from the Actor's Guild, skilled in the Artistry System of the Fate Script, would use their Eighth Stage Awakener abilities to restore Seth to his original state.
During this process, they would investigate the details of the playwright's madness, and undoubtedly, their attention would fall on themselves as the culprits.
All under the watchful gaze of an Eighth Stage existence.
Lindsey's identity and abilities might be fully exposed.
However, the second possibility—
An Eighth Stage Awakener from the Actor's Guild, while also probing into fate, encountered an accident.
What does it mean for an Eighth Stage Awakener to encounter an accident? Even if the people of the Fenburr Theater treated him amicably, other issues would surely follow.
These artists valued art, that was true.
But when it came to the sensitive topic of Awakeners, as one of the largest Awakener forces in the entire universe, they would never overlook it.
"Sigh—"
Choosing the lesser of two evils.
Lindsey understood the situation and heaved a sigh of relief. In the most serious tone, he said to Fenburr:
"Mr. Fenburr, I can tell you what's going to happen next."
"But for those present, it's best to limit the number of people who know, and I hope you can keep it confidential."
Hearing Lindsey's willingness to help, Fenburr naturally had no objections.
He waved his hand, and the core members of the theater immediately exited.
Only Fenburr and Yaostar remained in the room with Seth, who was still in his pre-madness state.
"I stand here not only as your monarch but also as the guardian of this land!"
Fenburr channeled his acting skills, embodying the king from the Founding Chronicles of Soleriel.
Then, he invoked the king's privilege:
"I hereby declare: From the Northern Ice Glacier to the Southern Desert's End, from the Land of Dawn to Twilight's End, all confidential discussions within these walls shall remain undisclosed to the ears of the unworthy!"
The declaration was made.
In the small room, a solemn atmosphere instantly enveloped them.
Lindsey's heart automatically clarified a fact.
The room had transformed into a completely enclosed space.
Those outside would never be able to pry into the situation within, let alone hear any commotion.
Seeing Fenburr's serious demeanor,
Lindsey naturally explained the situation:
"I'll make this brief."
"A few days ago, while exploring the ocean floor, I discovered a relic left behind by a Ninth Stage Awakener. Seraphina and Seth must have touched upon that critical point while probing fate, which led to their current predicament."
"..."
As Lindsey finished speaking, he presented the inscribed pillar, which did nothing but infect one's emotional soul, to support the truth of his words.
"This is what I retrieved from that relic."
"As artists, you should be able to recognize the emotional force on this object, right?"
"..."
In the small room, the atmosphere became incredibly eerie.
Wah Wah Wah, who already knew the situation, wore an expression that said, 'as expected.'
Fenburr and Yaostar were left in a daze.
Facing such a situation, they were no different from Will, the ordinary designer. They were even shocked into silence.
As users of Emotional Essence, they only needed to sense the power emanating from the pillar to know that Lindsey spoke the truth.
On the other hand, Seth, who had fallen into madness,
continued to shout in a state of obsession:
"Captain, we traverse the end!"
"Not even the world's end can stop our voyage; the Land of Hope lies ahead."
"Look! On that glacier, a sun rises!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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