Vol. 8The Fool’s Ascent
George awakened in Tingen, joined Klein’s Tarot Club, and rose through the Fool pathway while uncovering plots involving the Twilight Hermit Society and the royal family. He reached Sequence Three and prepared to confront Adam as George III’s Black Emperor ritual and a divine war remained ahead.
- George helped Shen Gongbao expose Old Man of the South Pole’s plot, rally the Dragon Clan, and rescue Shen Zhengdao before settling on Three Immortal Island.
- After awakening in Tingen, George killed the Clown who had murdered his body’s original owner and restored a former Punisher who had lost control.
- George entered the Gray Fog Space with Klein, joined the Tarot Club as Strength, and built ties with the Churches while pursuing power.
- George killed Qilingus, took Squirming Hunger, and planned to advance as a Faceless.
- George advanced to Sequence Five Marionettist and used Jason Beria to assassinate Duke Negan as part of his ritual.
- George exposed the Twilight Hermit Society’s role in the assassination and investigated a trafficking network linked to MI9 and a military demigod.
- George exposed George III’s Black Emperor preparations, rescued Roselle, and obtained the Fool’s Uniqueness and an Attendant of Mysteries characteristic.
- George allied with the Goddess of the Night, advanced to Sequence Three, and asked Audrey to find Adam while the Black Emperor ritual and divine war remained ahead.