Charlotte's prayer was quickly answered. He saw the ancient alchemists led by Master Mani descend into the Emerald Book one by one.
He cast the Dead Sea Scrolls into the Emerald Book, and Master Mani soon manifested within the Great Temple of the Serpent of Destiny. These ancient alchemists had become firmly bound to the Serpent of Destiny, becoming its Subordinate Deities. They were not complete deities and lacked many crucial steps toward godhood, but with the Serpent of Destiny's favor, the concepts condensed from Charlotte's novels could endure forever. Therefore, they were the ones who most hoped the Serpent of Destiny would win this war and that Charlotte's novels would be passed down eternally.
As long as the Serpent of Destiny remained and Charlotte's novels endured forever, they could exist like true gods. If either link was missing, they would return to the Emerald Scroll, perhaps facing an even worse fate, because the being now in control of the Emerald Scroll was the Serpent of Destiny.
Master Mani said to Charlotte, "In dreams, I have already guided Sean Connery and William Triton. William Triton's ideas are crude, but remarkably ingenious and can serve as the foundation for forging weapons. However, his alchemical foundation is far too poor. Every design must be redone."
"We need a great quantity of materials. Please have them all delivered to the Great Temple."
Charlotte agreed at once. At a time like this, there was no need to haggle over the cost. Even the Old Man with the Lamp had given up the Dead Sea Scrolls. Clearly, the gods' war was no easy one.
Charlotte did not exchange further pleasantries with Master Mani. He returned directly to the city lord's manor and ordered all his subordinates to fully support Sean Connery and William Triton, regardless