Sefirah and the Chaos Sea

Upon hearing Luther's question, Adam turned his gaze away from the "Giant King’s Court" and looked directly at him.

You've got one thing wrong.

He said, "The original intention of the 'Rose Redemption' was not to cause the Lord's fall."

What?

The "Rose Redemption" originally didn't intend to kill the Ancient Sun God... wait!

"I saw the historical records left by Ouroboros in the 'Giant King’s Court.' According to the Record in his murals, the Evernight Goddess and the King of Angel initially plotted to attack the 'Lord' you speak of."

Luther immediately retorted.

Being attacked does not mean death; death may bring New Life.

Adam replied calmly, giving a rather subtle answer.

"Damn it, another riddle." Luther grew irritated, letting out a contemptuous sneer. "It can't be that the Ancient Sun God, like Roselle, was Corrosion an evil god and wanted to commit suicide... huh?"

He had only said it casually, but before he could finish, he noticed that both Amon and Adam were looking at him at the same time.

"You're right, but you've got the direction wrong," Amon said, clapping his hands in praise. "The pollution doesn't come from the outside; it originates from within itself."

"... itself?"

Luther frowned slightly.

"Regarding this, I guess you've already experienced it firsthand."

Amon chuckled, raising a finger and pointing to his chest, "At times, don't you feel a powerful and ruthless will, a will that doesn't belong to you, yet wants to dominate your thoughts?"

Luther's expression changed.

Is this guy referring to the will within the Tide?

"Haha, looks like I was right."

Seeing his reaction, Amon seemed pleased. "Being Corrosion at only Sequence 3 shows you've overused the Sefirah... No wonder He (Adam) was so eager to control you."

"Sefirah?"

Luther ignored the self-deprecating tone in His words and focused only on the key words.

Both Zaratul and Roselle mentioned this word when they were trying to prevent George III from being promoted, seemingly relating it closely to their own Tide. However, the situation was urgent, and he didn't have time to figure out its meaning. All he heard was Amon laughing and explaining:

"During the Second Epoch, the Ancient God believed that the Oldest One Creator had left behind some things, perhaps 'kingdoms' that evolved from a part of His body, or perhaps things He created..."

The Creator here does not refer to the Ancient Sun God of City of Silver, but to a more distant era, to the great being in mythology who created all things in the world.

"These things contain Sefirah, and there are nine in total: the River of Eternal Darkness, the Knowledge Moor, the Shadow World, the Brood Hive, the Nation of Disorder, the City of Calamity, the Key of Light, and --"

He paused here, then suddenly pointed his finger at Klein:

"Sefirah Castle."

Pointed at by Him, Klein's action of tearing at the rabbit's leg paused involuntarily.

Amon didn't stop, pointing his finger at Luther again, "And... the Chaos Sea."

Chaos Sea?

Literally, it means an all-encompassing Sea, but also full of Filth... which really fits the image of that Phantom Tide...

Luther felt a slight stirring in his heart, but he showed no sign of it in front of Amon.

Amon continued, "After they were Oldest One transformed into all things, these Sefirah were also possessed by various great beings. Leaving aside the other Sefirah for now, the Chaos Sea and the Sefirah Castle had their Oldest One masters... The more you use them, the more easily you will be influenced by their remaining will, until you are completely replaced..."

Luther and Klein exchanged a glance.

At this moment, after hearing the truth, neither of them looked too good.

"So, the Ancient Sun God decided to let the 'Rose Redemption' kill him, and then be resurrected in a purer form, because he was influenced by the residual will in the Chaos Sea?"

Luther frowned and asked.

Based on previous intelligence, the previous holder of the Chaos Sea was very likely the Ancient Sun God.

This explains two things: first, why the Ancient Sun God tacitly approved the establishment of the "Rose Redemption," and second, why Heavenly Deputy "Dark Angel" Sasrir, who was almost half of Him, betrayed Him... because it was all part of the plan!

You're absolutely right.

Amon nodded approvingly, then looked at Klein:

"Our only conflict is the 'Sefirah Castle.' But do you really want to bear that Fate? Aren't you worried that the Oldest One owner of the 'Sefirah Castle' might be resurrected within you?"

He pinched the Monocle made of crystal, smiled, and continued to persuade:

"Actually, all the problems will be solved if you just hand over the 'Sefirah Castle' to me. Then, whether the Oldest One owner of the 'Sefirah Castle' can be resurrected, and whether he can bear the corresponding Fate, will be my concern, not yours." "Besides, I know you don't have much ambition. After handing over the Sefirah Castle to me, you can get rid of all this, become a Sequence 3 who belongs only to yourself, and live freely..."

Upon hearing Amon's tempting persuasion, Klein's face showed a struggle, revealing his considerable inner conflict.

Don't believe this guy...

Just as Luther was about to speak, he saw Klein's expression suddenly become firm.

"Just kill me."

He took a big bite of rabbit meat and said decisively.

"That's what you say again. You still don't believe me..."

Amon sighed and turned to Adam beside him, "What I just said was all the truth, wasn't it?"

"Right."

Adam responded briefly.

Compared to Amon, this man was much more honest; when faced with Luther's questions, he either gave reliable answers or refused to answer.

Even if everything you say is true, it doesn't mean it will benefit Klein.

Luther said coldly.

He had already learned a similar lesson from Medici; sometimes, partial truth is more deadly than a complete Lie.

Undoubtedly, Amon covets the Sefirah Castle on Klein's body. So, did Adam capture me also for the Chaos Sea...? No, He said He would take me to see the True Creator; perhaps He wanted to hand me over to Him so that He could regain complete control of the Chaos Sea...

"Yeah, so hurry up and save your breath,"

Klein shook his head and said, "We'd better continue with your boring game."

As he spoke, he had finished his steak, bread, and roast rabbit, but he still seemed unsatisfied. His gaze swept across the table, landing on Adam and Amon's food, but he dared not touch it, finally looking at Luther instead.

"Luther, can I have those canned foods?"

Klein asked, somewhat embarrassed.

"Lao-wu!"

Upon hearing this, Luna immediately let out a slightly threatening cry from the shadows beneath Luther's feet.