franphil Chapter 338 Charles Gustav
Chapter 338 Charles Gustav
Chapter 338 Charles Gustav
"I know he mentioned in his diary that he was corrupted by the primordial moon."
A hint of sadness appeared in Bernadette's eyes.
"What primordial moon? That's the fallen mother goddess, one of the three pillars, the embodiment of the yin force of the universe. Is this how you've been studying for the past two hundred years?"
Xia Er planned to ask the Hidden Sage later. Even though Huang Beibei had become an angel, how could she stop taking extra classes? She could still do a postdoctoral degree after graduating with a doctorate.
"I know!"
"Can't you just not bring this up?"
The sadness in Bernadette's eyes was replaced by helplessness. Chael's way of speaking was just like her father's—hopeless. Couldn't she just say something nicer and avoid the main point?
"The order established by the Black Emperor has a chance to be resurrected if it is not completely destroyed."
"The Industrial Revolution, which was driven by Russell, and the steam age that he ushered in were a void in the era. Colonial expansion was also a recurring theme of the era. The fact that he was not resurrected can only mean that he himself did not want to return. Otherwise, even if there were some procedural problems, the Black Emperor would have been able to find a way to resolve them himself."
Xia'er was quite confident in the Black Emperor's path. As long as some order remained, the Black Emperor could always find a way to revive. Even if it cracked internally shortly after revival, it would still be able to revive.
He had more confidence in the steam revolution because the Fourth Age had prematurely revealed the technology tree related to electricity, forcing the mechanical gods of later generations to struggle with the steam revolution as a transitional phase. If they wanted to launch the electrical revolution and the information revolution in a normal way, they would inevitably have to deal with...
That's a truly hellish joke.
"A good daughter shouldn't disturb her old father's sleep."
Xia'er thought it was good for Roselle to continue lying dead. The benefits of lying dead were demonstrated in a work called Holy Ruins. Lying down and not dying was the most stable thing.
"You said it, I've grown up now, and I want to do something for him."
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Bernadette persisted in her opinion. When she thought of the contradictory and struggling handwriting in the later part of the diary, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. She couldn't imagine what kind of struggle her father was going through. With her current understanding, she certainly knew the pain of being unable to live or die.
"If you insist."
Chael paused, then looked at Bernadette and asked, "Should I interfere less and give you a sense of involvement in solving problems?"
He suddenly realized a problem: he was used to taking on everything, so if he saved Lao Huang, what would Huang Beibei do?
Klein is the same; unless he calls him godfather, he will still have to suffer.
I just want him back.
Bernadette also felt that she should be the main force in saving her father, so she added, "I can do anything you need."
She was not afraid of danger. If there was to be sacrifices in the affairs of the Gustav family, it should be her, the eldest daughter of the Gustav family, who should do them.
I believe you.
"Well then, I'll need to make some preparations in a while."
"You can also visit your relatives and, while you're at it, get to know the dear Mr. Fool."
Chael glanced in a certain direction of the Roseside Islands. "I didn't become your older brother back then... I suddenly regret it a little. It's kind of fun this way."
Although being Roselle's son was a bit cunning, it also unlocked many ways to play. How come he didn't lose face back then?
"I'm so glad you chose kindness."
Bernadette rolled her eyes, knowing that Chael was referring to her younger brother, her father's eldest son, Charles Gustav. She was truly grateful that this teacher hadn't become her brother through the means of a thief, otherwise her childhood might have been filled with constant teasing.
Her body vanished as a stream of information, then reappeared outside a room in the Red Theater, where she knocked on the door.
"Who?"
Dissatisfied voices could be heard from inside the door.
"Come out as soon as you're done."
Bernadette's voice was calm; she didn't barge in directly, showing her brother the last bit of dignity.
Miss?
Charles Gustav, inside the room, was startled and couldn't help but shudder. His elder sister was fine on the Dawn, in the Emerald Palace, and in the Misty Sea. Why was she in the Rosed Isles? Couldn't she have given instructions through a messenger or Cattleya?
Charles Gustav straightened his clothes, and in a flash, his gaze returned to his residence. Looking at Xia Ai, whose eyes were slightly white, he felt like a child being checked by their parents' browsing history; her face instantly flushed red, and she interrupted with a fawning expression, "Sister, what brings you here this time?"
Charles Gustav shouldn't have been flustered; it wasn't a big deal. But with so many new business openings lately, he'd been going to the Red Theater a little more often. If his older sister saw this, Charles Gustav thought he might need to replace his mechanical core.
"Wouldn't it be great if you and Bonova could find a better balance?"
Bernadette said with a headache, thinking of her two younger brothers.
"Bonova, we were both born to the same parents. He was born as a Sequence 5, while I am only half a Sequence 9."
Charles Gustav shook his head. He simply couldn't compare. He was the son of the great inventor Russell, while Bonova was the son of the steam engine.
"And Bonova isn't exactly a good person either."
Charles Gustav murmured, noticing how this burly man was so humble in front of his elder sister, showing no sign of being a seasoned demigod.
"Bonova doesn't need me to worry too much."
Bernadette looked at her younger brother. She remembered her teacher saying that he was the most like Russell of their three children. Now, she and Bonova had both become angels, while Charles looked...
Her eyes flickered, revealing that what was beating inside Charles's body was not a heart, but a steam furnace core engraved with mysterious runes. "I should be able to help you restore your original body now."
She still couldn't bear to see her younger brother remain in this "half-doll" state.
"No need, I'm fine as I am. I can handle any maintenance or replacement needed by myself. This is much better than my original body."
When Charles Gustav heard his sister's words, he shook his head. It was his own choice, or rather, he was very grateful for everything his elder sister had done for him.
His talent was originally somewhat mediocre. Even with the support provided by Roselle, he only reached Sequence 5. He had no intention of taking the risk of becoming a demigod and only wanted to live an ordinary life as the second prince of Intis.
After Roselle's fall, he was equally terrified, fearing that he would be assassinated at any moment, and lost the courage to continue living. It was Bernadette who pulled him back from the brink of death, combining him with the Alchemist traits of Sequence 4 through a special means, helping him to confirm the fact of his death and escape the political vortex of Intis.
Now that this body, forged from life, doesn't age and he can repair it at any time, what more could he ask for? Life in Bayam is pretty good.