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Zaratul might be in Backlund?!
Klein's pupils abruptly contracted, but he immediately relaxed and continued chatting and laughing with Councilman Macht, a little stiffly, but not noticeably enough to matter.
If Zaratul is in Backlund, then there's a very good chance he's already near me because of Sefirah Castle's powerful convergence. That instant of emotional fluctuation just now would have been enough for him to notice me. There's no way I could hide. If he isn't here, there's no need to scare myself...
To Beyonders of the other three pathways, a demigod like him carrying Sefirah Castle was practically a three-year-old parading through the streets with gold in his arms. It would be hard to resist taking action. Moreover, the Fool had participated in the War of the Gods this time, directly helping Medici twice and showing himself before the Primordial Demoness. Now, the Fool's existence had probably entered the awareness of the Beyonder world's upper echelons fairly officially, and many people would be looking for him. Putting himself in their shoes, Klein knew that if he discovered an enemy, he would immediately control them with Spirit Body Threads. If Zaratul attacked him, Sequence 1 Spirit Body Threads would control him in an instant. Never mind fleeing or fighting back-he wouldn't even have a chance to react.
...Besides, a miracle might not be the only way to restore Backlund. Logically speaking, perhaps the Snake of Mercury's Reboot could do it too? After all, my understanding of the twenty-two pathways is limited. I can't be certain this was a Miracle Invoker's work.
*Phew, calm down. But I have to treat this cautiously. I'd better not be in Backlund when I advance to Sequence 3. Preferably, I shouldn't even be in Loen. Sefirah Castle might react during my advancement, and I