Chapter 997: 995: Clashing Ideologies
Yi Chen once again went through the entire book; the first half mostly contained genuine information, but when it came to the crucial Plague Master section, it became a mix of truth and falsehood.
The full information of Fish Origin is true, there’s no doubt about that.
However, subsequent intelligence regarding the Plague Master, including appearance, locality, plague types, and accompanying pictures are correct, but the specific ability descriptions are somewhat strange.
For instance, in the book, the Duke is portrayed as the ’Master of the castle,’ and all who attempt to harm the Duke will be drawn into the castle for a plague confrontation involving gambling elements.
There are tens of thousands of words describing this, making Yi Chen suspect if this is truly the Duke’s power.
Additionally, the book lists the Fear Circus’s boss as a Plague Master, but as the boss of the First Abyss, he’s depicted as the "First Actor," possessing flesh that can change form and wildly proliferating long hair.
It even fabricates tales of the boss founding the circus single-handedly as an actor, with many stories mimicking William’s life, which almost made Yi Chen burst out laughing.
After reading this half-true "Plague Book," Yi Chen learned William’s attitude and rough plan, but there is a considerable issue within.
If the disasters indeed clash with the Plague Masters, they will immediately realize they’ve been deceived by William.
No need to clash with the Plague Masters, just capturing an individual Sick Focus and checking memories could unveil the problem.’However, ordinary individuals barely know the intelligence of Plague Masters; they might at best understand basic information, and comparing with the book wouldn’t expose them.
Even someone like Lorrian, a New Moon Origin, hasn’t deeply interacted with the Plague Masters; at most, some Duke intelligence can be gathered from memories.
No wonder William wrote the Duke’s Chamber of Commerce intelligence with an inclination toward reality—probably seventy percent true, preventing Lorrian from leaking secrets.’
This way, only during the official battle will the book’s issues be exposed.
William would ensure all preparations are complete before war starts, including assassinating the Fourth Disaster.’
One cannot deny the book’s high quality; most disasters engrossed, even the Seventh Disaster without vision capability could retrieve graphical information by touching the skin.
Just through this book, a new world of diverse plagues was revealed.
As everyone mostly finished, the First Disaster continued organizing the meeting,
"Based on the information provided by this book, everyone can select their respective targets in advance, facilitating swift handling of these unexpected troubles.
Although peculiar, these Plague Masters are not particularly formidable.
They were defeated by those pseudo-gods thousands of years ago, with even world rules locked.
We might not handle these infectors as easily as covering divine attributes, but as long as the intelligence is in hand, spending a little more time can clear them cleanly.
Each person selects 1~3 targets, write on paper and hand it to me.
Upon executing the final Plane Devouring, I’ll directly assign the corresponding targets to you."
Yi Chen, representing the Tenth Disaster, decisively wrote the name "First Dead Man."
Whether for avenging the predecessor or Yi Chen’s expertise in Death, it was appropriate without arousing suspicion.
Other disasters at the conference table also wrote one or multiple targets, many even with smiles, seeming to eagerly anticipate such ’unexpected events.’
The Seventh Disaster asked upon submitting the info: "How much longer do we wait?"
"The internal structure of the Tenth Disaster isn’t stable yet; the newly appointed Eleventh Disaster is establishing a base, and recently due to ’foreign intervention,’ the company’s system is being upgraded.
Once the final system upgrade completes, even if the Great Annihilation is accomplished, the world won’t return to nothing, and we’ll survive in a Transcend limit form.
We’re not just weights upon a balanced scale, nor erasers to eliminate errors; we’re independent existences, necessary ones.
This will probably delay for another 3~6 months."
The manager, always peaceful and averse to disputes, solemnly responded contrary at this time.
"Isn’t our existence purposed for nullification? The world began in ignorance, and so shall revert to null, that’s our origin.
Once all ends, we needn’t continue to exist, right?"
"If you, Manager, are unwilling to step into a new era with me, you may dissipate alongside the Great Annihilation."
The First Disaster treated the manager courteously despite the opposing views not inciting anger.
Manager continued, "I am merely a hotel administrator adhering to rules and essence. In my perspective, if we intend to break the initial intention, deviating from our origin, it makes us no different from those pseudo-gods, corrupt gods.
Eventually, new entities will emerge to annihilate us ’violators.’
Endlessly recycled, devoid of meaning."
"I will create a world beyond rules, beyond limits; we shall become higher-dimension beings, dictating all rules."
"Wish you all the best."
Though opinions diverged, no conflict arose between them and the disasters present each had differing Thoughts.
Yi Chen also deciphered much information from these words.
The origin of Evil stems from the rampant dispersal of divine status severely disrupting a certain higher-dimensional balance. Therefore, the essence of Malice is to cleanse the cosmic domain, restoring everything to zero point, a complete restart.
Now the ’First Disaster’ conceives new Thought, defying their existential essence. .
’The First Disaster’s mentioned system upgrade is likely related to Lorrian... regretfully, it’s impossible to freely move within this building—knowing Lorrian’s status would be ideal.
The manager covertly siding with William, helping us outsiders, partly relates to his hotel essence, and another aspect conflicts with the First Disaster’s ideology.’
The meeting proved very efficient; after basics were covered, it was about to adjourn,
When suddenly William raised his hand and stood.
"Everyone, please wait a moment, a quick advertisement! My Smiling Black Hole Chain Store has opened trial operations across regions, each store’s business content is ’random,’ differing daily.
For instance, today you might encounter an escape room mansion.
Tomorrow it might transform into a smile fan club’s talk show club,
Potentially a clown amusement park or a starry sky museum,
A fortunate few might directly enter my private theater, watching unseen exciting dramas.
This entry experience provides the fun of a blind box opening.
Everyone’s a disaster, first-visit free! Be sure to feel it."
The Sixth Disaster, that malodorous woman, charmingly remarked, "Last few months remaining, is there a need for opening stores?"
"Under the apocalypse, seize the joy! The closer to the end, the more vital to celebrate, isn’t it? I’ll showcase my treasured items without reservation for everyone, ensuring no disappointment."
Meeting adjourned.
As disasters departed sequentially, the Ninth Disaster courteously gestured goodbye to Yi Chen, the big star, and emitted an ’uh uh’ sound.
However,
When Yi Chen prepared to leave, a voice suddenly resonated within his skull.
"You and William stay a moment, I have matters to discuss with you both."