Mystery: The Stars Returner

In the winter of 1362, a huge snowstorm beyond records and imagination blew from the snowfields on the northern border of the Fusac Empire toward the south of the northern continent.

Wherever the blizzard passed, the land turned into frozen soil, and woods, grasslands, and even hot desert areas were covered by wind and snow.

This blizzard that started for unknown reasons only gradually ended near the Disi Bay of Loen Kingdom. The south, which had never snowed all year round, felt the cruelty of ice and snow for the first time.

In the spring of 1363, with the Raging Sea as the center, a large amount of seawater seemed to emerge from the depths of the trench, accompanied by violent storms and set off huge waves that swept through all nearby sea areas.

Some islands with lower altitudes were directly engulfed by huge waves, and a large number of islands were soaked in the sea water, with only a small peak emerging, like an enlarged version of the reef. The ports in the coastal areas were severely impacted and suffered heavy losses.

Only the Star Sea Kingdom is protected by the gods, and the storms and waves are contained in the waters near the Rhoside Islands.

Not long after the sea riot, the previously rumored undersea holy city began to rise from the depths of the sea. Eventually, a huge group of ancient buildings floated on the sea, becoming the most dazzling miracle on the sea.

The Cthulhu Order immediately announced that this holy city is R'lyeh. It is the holy city prepared for all believers by the great Cthulhu in the future when the sea water pours into the continent. When the stars arrive at the right time, the holy city will It will carry all believers to the stars.

In the summer of 1363, an unprecedented earthquake spread from the west of the Intis Republic to the east of the Northern Continent.

The longest earth fissure stretches from the border of Intis in the west to Sunia Island in the east. All kingdoms along the way were devastated by earthquakes, and many cities that happened to be located in the earthquake zone were directly destroyed.

After the earthquake, a sudden plague broke out. Fortunately, the governments and churches of various countries sent a large number of manpower to prevent the plague from spreading to the entire northern continent.

During this period, various disasters such as locust disasters, droughts, famines, and swollen floods in inland rivers also occurred...

According to later official statistics from relevant scholars, the earthquake directly or indirectly caused more than 5 million deaths, and more than 1 million missing people.

However, many people believe that this number is still too conservative. The death toll exceeds 10 million at least, and the population of the entire northern continent has dropped by nearly one-tenth, or even more.

Because until now, each country has not been able to clearly estimate the specific population of its own country. There is only a rough number, and it has not been updated for many years.

……

In the Republic of Intis, Russell returned to his mansion after a long day of meetings, rubbed his brows, and sighed sadly.

In just this year, he felt like he had aged dozens of years. Every day when he opened his eyes, there were a lot of natural disasters waiting for him to deal with.

Although what was presented to him was just a series of cold numbers, the heavy weight of life was terrifying even to him, an old man who had lived for hundreds of years.

Tens of millions of people, and this does not include the previous snow disasters and shipwrecks... Even in the year when the North and South continents were at their most intense, they did not lose so many people, not even one-fifth of the population. At that time Most of them are homeless people.

The end is coming, this is no longer a theory, it is an established fact.

The entire continent, this planet, is gradually heading towards the day of collapse.

"Still haven't found out the reason?" The green pea vines grew rapidly in the garden behind Russell, and a voice came from above.

It was Bernadette who came temporarily from the Star Sea Kingdom to the Republic of Intis to help.

Compared to the inland where natural disasters continue, the most terrifying shipwreck on the sea has passed. The Star Sea Kingdom has been protected by the stars and has survived without suffering any real losses.

"This is a pure natural disaster, or it should be said that this is the impact of the initial barrier being on the verge of breaking." Russell sighed again.

A natural disaster can be said to be an accident, but the frequency and horror of natural disasters in the past year have far exceeded those in the past, and they cannot be explained by chance.

For this reason, he went to find Steam, but he couldn't give a specific answer.

The one who lives in Backlund and is good at spying on the wheel of fate cannot see the day when the real doomsday comes.

"I think it's not just the initial barrier effect, there must be other reasons." Bernadette gave her own guess.

"Can't the stars stop this?" Russell couldn't help but ask.

"The palace of stars is still rising. Since that day, He has not sent down any more oracles. The gift of the Star Sea Kingdom to avoid shipwrecks is the last miracle He left before leaving."

"It seems the stars are also preparing for the end."

Russell suddenly felt uninterested. Regarding the end of the world, even if he became a god, he would not be able to change anything, let alone the current situation.

"How long do you have left?" Russell changed the heavy topic.

"Just in the next year or two."

"Well, after you become a god, I can feel at ease."

"Sequence 0 gods can't change anything."

Russell smiled and said: "At least, you can leave this planet and go to the stars. As a believer in the stars, I think that as long as He is willing, He can continue to protect you."

……

In Backlund, the capital of the Loen Kingdom, a young guest came to Will's house early that morning with strawberry ice cream. His eyes instantly brightened and he said happily: "I knew you wouldn't lose to the mysterious one. Guy."

"But I didn't win either." Klein handed the ice cream he just bought to Will in front of him, "You have grown so big, it seems that you are past the age of enjoying ice cream."

Will grabbed the ice cream and took a nice lick, "Although I have achieved the freedom of ice cream now, the taste is different when I buy it myself and when someone else invites me to eat it."

After taking two bites, Will put away the smile on his face and said seriously: "I know your time is very tight, tell me, what trouble happened this time?"

"He is temporarily unable to take care of me. I should have a whole day." Klein smiled.

Will's expression became more solemn.

"There have been constant natural disasters recently. In addition to the initial barrier gradually breaking down and the impact from the starry sky intensifying, there is another important reason."

"The fate I see is the same, but I can't see it accurately."

“He is reviving the city of woe.”

"it is as expected."

Will's face changed slightly. This result was within his expectation. The only things that could stop him from spying on the things within the initial barrier were the Lord of Mysteries, God, and the Source of the same level as the Key of Light.

"He does not want the City of Disaster to appear in the world, but wants to spread the power of the City of Disaster as the source of natural disasters and disasters." Klein also looked serious, "He, or they, want to promote the end of the world. Come early."

Will thought for a moment and said with a little sarcasm: "Now they are worried that the end will come as scheduled."

"They seem to feel some kind of threat, or fear, from the future of doomsday."

"how do you want to do it?"

"End the natural disaster." Klein said his purpose.

This was also the reason why he came to Will in the first place. Only by discussing with Will could his ideas not be exposed.

He couldn't sit back and watch too many people die due to natural disasters, so when Tianzun was busy awakening the City of Disaster, he chose to wake up early, leave Source Castle, and come here.

"Do you want to find a suitable master for the City of Disaster?"

"Well, the emergence of the Lordless City of Disaster will only bring greater natural and man-made disasters, and its authority needs to be restrained."

"Medici and the original witch are the closest existences at present."

"I think you will make the most appropriate choice."

"This is really a troublesome thing."

A gentle smile appeared on Klein's face, "So I brought you your favorite ice cream."

"Hmph, you want me to work hard for just one ice cream, are you looking down on me?" Will finished the ice cream in his hand as he spoke.