Charles thought, If the original lines of causality were like a spiderweb, connecting every person...
Then my appearance as an anomaly would tangle those threads.
Is that what the Book of Causal Paths needs?
But why?
In response to Charles's earlier surprise, the Book of Causal Paths wrote, "I have already noticed you."
"So you will definitely... take me with you."
"My power surpasses your imagination. I can fulfill many of your needs."
"You seem to have forgotten what I was born from."
When Charles saw those words, his gaze immediately fell upon the wooden fragments and scraps off to one side.
These were fragments of the "Fruit Core."
The creator of the Book of Causal Paths had used these fragments to forge it.
He had once said that the Fruit Core was like a wishing stone.
Using the Fruit Core and a ritual, Alasta had created an outcome of destruction.
But that was precisely what proved the immense power of the "Fruit Core."
Charles was somewhat astonished. He asked, "What do you mean?"
The Book of Causal Paths said, "You've already guessed, haven't you?"
"My power is the same as the outcome Alasta required!"
"I can likewise let you obtain the 'outcome' first!"
Charles murmured, "The outcome I want?"
"Can you make me a ninth-circle wizard?"
The Book of Causal Paths wrote, "Of course."
Charles said, "Then make me a ninth-circle wizard right now."
The Book of Causal Paths wrote again, "But not now."
"Why not?" Charles sneered.
The Book of Causal Paths said, "Since the day I was born, I have remained in this plane and have never left."
"This plane has no outsiders. Even if outsiders arrive, they will swiftly be affected by the plane. Their external causes will be drawn out, turning them into Causal Bearers