The Secret Code of Monsters.

Chapter 55 Another History

The ink spreads and sticks to the skin.

A large amount of mystery condensed in his hands.

Standards

The story that never happened.

Roland lowered his eyes and stared at the letter, lost in thought.

This…

how is this possible.

"ha."

Flames leap.

—and jumping up and down continuously and very lively.

This means:

'Ask me quick'.

Roland clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and chanted like a spell:
Elegant and strong wrench...

"Don't be disgusted, I tell you."

The almost solidified flames stopped in front of the amber.

It remained still for a long time, then straightened its twisted flame tips and twisted them into a straight line...

The words that silenced Roland.

"actually…"

"You know Su Yue doesn't belong here, right?"

it says.

The flames slowly approached.

"You probably had a guess, but you didn't dare to confirm it."

"Now."

"Is that clear?"

Roland's smile gradually faded, and he subconsciously clenched his fingers and clenched the sheets tightly.

He had indeed been thinking about this for a long time - about the colorful stories that Miss Nina told, and the occasional strange, magical things that he had never heard of before.

such as:

A flying iron box.

and so.

Ms. Nina...
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She's from another world, isn't she?

"Not entirely true."

The character formed by flames winked at him.

“It should be said: another history.”

Another history?
I don't understand, wrench.
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You mean, in the past? -
Or the future?
"No."

"It's 'another history'."

"There's more than one ward here, Roland."

"Just like the relationship between the room you are in and the room next door."

"The sleeping world is this building."

“It owns and connects every ward, that is, every history.”
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You mean, Miss Nina comes from another... I can use... a rope... no, a line, another 'line'? Can I say that?

"That's accurate."

"She doesn't belong to this 'line'. The stories I told you were already born in 'another line'."

"Things that have been born cannot be born again."

“So, for this line you’re in, it’s really the ‘story that never happened’ – but it has a huge impact and is recognized by the canon.”
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Miss Nina's World...
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I mean, since she could leave her own 'line' and come to my 'line', then, vice versa, it is possible for me to...

"That's impossible, Roland."

"At least I can't give you 'hope'."
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You said that architecture (the sleeping world) connects rooms (multiple histories).

"That's right. Can you go next door now?"

Roland thought about it and straightened up with difficulty.

But as soon as I exerted force, my legs began to tremble.

Apparently, he…can't.

"So, before you can 'walk', it's best not to have this idea. And Su Yue's sleeping world...is not clear enough."
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'Not clear enough'?
"In her history, the sleeping world is 'real and unreal'. It exists in a way that you can't imagine and is extremely interesting. It is fake, but it is also considered 'real'."

Roland held his chin with his hand, looking confused.
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Okay, I don't understand.

"You'll find out later."
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I want to know now.

"I don't want to tell you now."

Roland: ...

"You must learn to respect your teachers."
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I want to punch you.

"I only take left hooks."
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You just rely on some of Miss Nina's memories.

"Right, Catman. Are you angry?"

"I can also turn you into a roasted cat head."

The flames surged up and wrapped around Roland's neck like a scarf.

Roland didn't want to pay any attention to it.

But very...

Very curious about this 'multiple histories'.
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It seems that I have discovered a great secret...

"Oh, I think many ritualists know this."

Roland: ...? -
You mean, Fernandez, Ms. Enid, both know?

"How fresh."

"Multiple histories are no secret, Roland."

"Su Yue is the biggest secret."

"You know what you got from her?"
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An important you?
"Thank you. I meant: story."
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Hmm, yes. I, I seem to be able to easily "create" standard objects...?
"That's right."

"You have absolute dominance over this new great road."

"I originally thought I was the one with the golden finger..."

“That’s really sad.”
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Wh-what finger?
"Roland, I'm going to give you a serious suggestion. Listen."
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I don't listen.

"..."

The flames formed into a mouth full of sharp teeth and bit him.
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I want to lighten the serious atmosphere...

"Listen to me, stupid cat. Even if there is no grand ceremony on this path, you must choose it. What does it mean to have the power to create code objects?"
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Does this mean that I have the power to create code objects...?

"I'm going to take a rest. Bye."

Roland covered his mouth and laughed so hard that his legs began to shake again.
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Alright.
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I see, you mean, I can form a sect out of it, right?
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Just like the Holy Cross.

"…Right. And you have to keep this a secret from Su—if you interrupt me again I will disappear for six hours."

The person on the hospital bed who was eager to try shut his mouth decisively.

"I'm warning you once."
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Know.

"Now, the hardest part is solved."
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Want another rare item and a...pas de deux?
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One person's. "You are very close to the first ring."

"To be honest, I'm also curious about what kind of power the Great Road with the principle of 'Fantasy' possesses."

"This suits you perfectly."
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You mean, I fantasize a lot?
"I mean, you're a psychopath."

…………

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Roland couldn't get any more out of Wrench about multiple histories, but he figured he'd learn from Ms. Enid and Fernandez sooner or later.

So, he can't be anxious!
The letter was sent out by the nun, and it cost some money.

My uncle replied very quickly.

Wrench was right, he was indeed like that.

After Roland's comfort, the unkempt old uncle breathed a sigh of relief. In his reply letter a day later, he deliberately told Roland:
If Fernandez hadn't come to inform him, he wouldn't even have noticed that Roland had disappeared -

Of course, he also repeatedly confirmed at the end of the letter whether Roland's "waist injury" was really not as serious as he said.

And whether you need money to hire a better doctor for treatment.

Lovely old man.

Cherry-Chloe's response was thrilling.

So excited.

In her letter, she emphasized and hinted, hinted and emphasized, in short, she advised Roland to give up his job as an executive.

She said she was familiar with some newspapers, and if Roland could make sure that he could write similar stories again...

First of all, writers have a higher social status.

Secondly, it’s not dangerous.

The letter elaborated in great detail to Roland what the so-called "social status" was and the income level of writers.

In both aspects, they are indeed far superior to executives.

"You can think about it, Roland."
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I will not waste the stories that Miss Nina left me, as they all have rules to follow.
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As long as I write it down.
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Besides…
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Miss Nina's story is also not legal.

"Make up some stories of your own, legal ones. Maybe they'll be popular and you can make some extra money, isn't that good?"

"After hearing so many stories, this shouldn't be difficult for you."
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such as…

“For example, “The Little Angel of the East End and the Lady of the West End”, “The Blind Man and the Bat”, “The Golden-Eyed Cat: A Little Boy Who Likes Rainy Days”, etc…”
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Now I'm not surprised at all that you can say such things.

“Someone must be watching.”
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If you walk on the street without clothes, people will still look at you.

Roland rolled his eyes.

The nun who took care of Roland was quite old. She came to the ward twice a day - once at noon to check on Roland's healing of his injuries, bring him a bowl of stewed potatoes and carrots, two palm-sized pieces of bread, and empty the toilet bowl.

Once at night, same thing.

Roland didn't know what kind of ritual Bishop Kratov used on him. His body was "repairing itself" day by day. He used to have to use crutches to walk, but after two weeks, he could already walk in a small area of the house with his back bent.

Enid came twice during Roland's convalescence. In addition to pretending to be angry and accusing Roland of being too impulsive, she also repeated several times the "necessary knowledge" that Fernandez had told him that day.

For example, what are the responsibilities of the executive officer and what are the responsibilities of the executive officer?
Which ones can be managed but it is best not to be managed; which ones cannot be managed, but if you want to manage them, how can you find a reason to intervene...

And, please, don't act rashly again.

It can be seen from this incident that Enid also discovered that Roland was not suitable for gradual education.

Oh, and by the way, I left Roland twenty pounds.

It is called injury allowance.

“Private subsidies.”

"You're used to it, right?"

"She should have included an extra kiss."
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Don't be so nasty.

"I'm obscene? That day your eyes never left the flower embroidered on your chest."
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You must have seen it wrong.

"I understand. You've reached the age where you subconsciously look at women's parts."
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Which ones.

"Don't ask questions when you already know the answer. Don't think I don't know."
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I have nothing but gratitude and respect for Ms. Enid.

“Ahaha…”

"The favors have accumulated to the point where they cannot be repaid. How will you repay them?"
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Kill the person who needs to be rewarded?
"..."

"Su Yue really didn't teach you anything good."
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This shows that Miss Nina’s story is full of wisdom.

"I am half as smart as Su Yue, but I don't see you respect me much."
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Half the truth is a lie.

"It shows that you read books, right?"
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whee.

Roland smiled the way he only did when he was alone with Wrench.

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Over the next few days, his correspondence with Mrs. Cherry continued as usual.

Gradually, one more name appeared in the letter.

Edward Snow.

Snow, Mr. Snow, or Dr. Snow, Physician Snow.

This doctor, who is known as the "Ice and Snow" doctor, was born into a common family in his early years.

He is the son of a coal miner, a vegetarian, and still single. His mother used a small fortune inherited from a distant relative to send him to a private school when he was young.

After graduation, he worked hard and became an apprentice to a well-known doctor.

He performed well over the next few years, demonstrating wisdom, perseverance and thirst for knowledge that far exceeded ordinary people. Later, through the recommendation of a doctor, he was admitted to medical school.

Mr. 'Ice and Snow', very famous.

This is the doctor Cherry-Chloe hired for treatment - her 'tinnitus' symptoms are getting worse and worse, and now what bothers her is no longer simple tinnitus, but auditory hallucinations.

Even if she was walking outside, going to a cocktail party or a salon, even if she was talking to someone...

It seems that you can hear the sharp scratching sound coming from inside your head.

She told Roland in the letter that after many days of treatment by Snow, she had indeed improved. Although she could still hear annoying noises at night, at least during the day, she could live in peace and do what she wanted.

At the end of the letter she also noted:

She introduced Roland to Edward Snow and said that if he was seriously injured, he could send someone to Chloe's mansion to find her.

Then, she would let him treat Roland.

All in all, everything is going well.

Roland was also slowly recovering.

Interestingly, one day while he was recuperating, the old nun who delivered meals to him disappeared.

She was replaced by a young girl carrying a small blue leather bag.

A young nun?
Roland didn't know.

Because she doesn't dress like a nun.

It's not that there was any big change in clothing, but the stiff robe didn't quite fit her.

She has a pair of lake blue eyes, and her gray hair flows out from her hat, falls on her chest, and curls slightly inwards.

When he pushed the door open carefully, he poked his head out and found Roland turning around following the creaking sound.