The Book of Causal Paths made Charles think of the Causal Walker.
But before Charles could look at the name a few more times, it changed back into the Book of Fate.
"Is there some inevitable connection between the two?"
Charles pondered as he stared at the cover of the Book of Fate.
To his disbelief, he had not touched it, yet the book began turning its pages.
Its thick leather cover opened as the pages flipped on their own. Charles could inspect the contents, and words appeared within.
"Bansler Kingdom was an ordinary dynasty, originally unremarkable within this plane."
"But one day, they welcomed their chosen one—the 'Prophet King,' Alasta."
"Alasta was extraordinarily gifted and immensely talented. He had displayed his gifts from childhood."
"After his father died, he became Bansler's new king."
"The title Prophet King began to reveal itself from that moment on. His eyes seemed capable of seeing through the future."
"His sorcery was powerful, and he was even more adept at prophecy. Alasta accurately predicted an enemy nation's invasion plans, then led his army to annihilate the enemy's main force."
"Under Alasta's leadership, Bansler Kingdom's national strength grew as never before, defeating one enemy after another."
"But even though Alasta had become powerful enough, he was still no match for the other two great empires of this plane."
"The two empires sensed the threat posed by Prophet King Alasta's prophecies and began targeting Bansler Kingdom."
"Even with Alasta leading them, the gap in raw strength caused his armies to suffer defeat after defeat."
"In the end, the two sides still agreed to a truce. The Prophet King made a pact that he would never again expand outward for the rest of his life, preserving Bansler Kingdom's royal capital."
"Bansler Kingdom was left with only one