Though it was rather awkward, Cheng Shi had no choice but to confess some of what he had done to Hope's Flame.
When Hope's Flame learned that Fool's Play had long since manifested, and that the mortal playing Fool's Play had even obtained the Vessel of Deception, His Flame was somewhat dazed.
The Candlelight Person circled Cheng Shi, scrutinizing him as he asked:
"You aren't really an Emissary of Deception who was lost in history and has only just awakened, are you!?"
"???"
Cheng Shi was amused. He pointed at the other party and said:
"Wasn't everything I did something you told me yourself? How did I suddenly become a true Emissary?"
"Tsk. Hard to say.
"All the gods know that Deception is full of schemes. Who knows whether He took advantage of Memory's inattention to alter the true memories and make the gods forget your existence? I certainly don't remember you.
"Otherwise, this would be far too much of a coincidence.
"Even if Destiny favored you, your path had been a little too smooth."
That statement did awaken Cheng Shi to something else. He suddenly thought of Cheng Dashi, who had come to this world and driven Prosperity to its fall, and Scarred Cheng Shi, who had detonated Bloody Mockery in the real universe. They...
were probably the reason the path beneath his feet had been so smooth.
Cheng Shi sighed and shook his head.
"If I had a choice, I would rather not have this favor.
"I've always wondered why I was chosen. Hope's Flame, do you... know?"
The Candlelight Person's flames flickered. After pondering for a long while, he shook his head as well.
"Since Destiny has cast me aside, I naturally can't see through His true intentions.
"But everything has its pros and cons. You should