Truths and Lies

Charles fell silent for a moment, not answering immediately.

Only after a long while did he say, "You have a point. Perhaps I should first go and obtain that origin source."

Omniscient Carbuncle Charles said, "Of course. That is your right, and I also suggest that you obtain it first."

"The longer you delay, the more dangerous it becomes for you."

"There is one more issue, if you go to obtain this origin power."

"Then the Book of Causal Paths will know. The secret it has hidden may be discovered by you."

"Have you considered how you should deal with that?"

Charles asked, "You mean it will set up some plans against me?"

Omniscient Carbuncle laughed. "Of course. Not merely plans."

"You have forgotten that it can weave outcomes."

"You must be careful. Problems may arise during the absorption of the origin source, or some powerful beings may come to seize it."

"It is also possible that some dangerous calamity in that plane will be stirred up by it."

Charles asked, "Do you have any method that can spare me from these calamities?"

Omniscient Carbuncle Charles shook his head, and the Spine Chain beneath his head clattered loudly.

He said, "That is not something I can solve."

"I cannot know all, so naturally I cannot do all."

"The power the Book of Causal Paths draws upon is the power of causality. It is difficult for me to stop it."

"And as you can see, I do not even dare leave this plane. How could I help you?"

Charles nodded and asked no further questions.

With a casual gesture, he pulled open a portal. Taking one step forward, he left the bizarre Shadow Nightmare Realm.

After he left the Shadow Nightmare Realm.

Omniscient Carbuncle Charles quietly watched the direction in which