In fact, under normal circumstances, this novel should be written for another thirty to forty chapters. It could be written like this: Little Ke eliminates the interference, resists the destruction, and controls the fates of the marionettes in Utopia until the ritual is ready and he advances smoothly. During this process, he would unfold the stories of the others to make the overall story more complete.
That was what I originally considered, but later on, I felt that such a development was an insult to the intelligence of the villains. It was impossible for Zaratul to sit there and wait for death. It was also impossible for Adam and Amon to wait for Klein to advance, or to interfere with him with low-intensity probes. It was as though they were playing a game.
The necessary choice for "Them" was to create an opportunity to unleash all their strength or deal with Klein directly, or get Verdu to hold a ritual to release Mr. Door when Klein was powerless to stop it.
Once this opportunity appeared, it would definitely be a stormy development. There wouldn't be any relief, and the conflict would completely erupt. Everyone would use all their strength to achieve their goals, pushing the tide to a new height.
This was also the reason why the pace of the final parts of the seventh installment had suddenly sped up. This was a development that was inevitable after Adam joined the matter. This was a choice that the other party would make as long as they had any intelligence. It was impossible for them to allow Klein to prepare in an orderly and leisurely manner.
This was very reasonable.
Back to the name of this novel, "The Hanging Man."
Its main meaning came from the interpretation of tarot cards. I gave it the two most obvious meanings:
First, take the initiative to sacrifice yourself or pay the price;
Second, when in a predicament, don't struggle in vain. Instead, look at the problem from a different angle, calmly examine yourself, think about the future, and patiently wait for something to happen.
As for the first point, ever since the seventh installment, the ones who made sacrifices were Rosell, Mr. Door, and the ancient Sun God in the story's background. The ones who decided to give up important things and pay the price were Alger, as well as Little Ke, the True Creator, and Adam.
Little Ke had finally inherited the Celestial Worthy's legacy in a certain sense. Not only did he use the separation characteristic of the "curtain" to make up for himself, but he also made a deal with the Genie.
If the True Creator and Adam wanted to fuse, one or even both of "Them" would have to give up some of "Themselves," especially if Amon hadn't handed over the first Blasphemy Slate.
Therefore, the crucifix and "The Hanging Man" in the last scene were hinting at this.
No matter how disdainful, cold, or heartless Adam was in other aspects, he wouldn't run away from this matter. Since he couldn't obtain an absolute advantage, he would rather make some sacrifices.
This point also corresponded to the words at the beginning of the scroll. All living things have divinity. Divinity not only overlooks all living things, but also surpasses human nature. There are good and bad in both.
As for the second meaning of "The Hanging Man," it was hidden in the various matters in the seventh installment. The most obvious one was Little Ke's reaction when he was ambushed and in a desperate situation. Of course, this wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was the content of "me": From a different perspective, living as "me" and looking at problems and thinking about the future, Little Ke's godhood would rise, but his human nature would remain the same.
Apart from these two points, there was also Alger's predicament and decision, as well as the game between Audrey and Psychological Alchemy, etc.
Yes, previously, I had actually considered sacrificing Alger in this volume and adding in Fors. It would revolve around Mr. Door, but later, I realized that I had added a Western Continent line to Alger … What's going on … Therefore, I could only settle for the next best thing, getting him to completely give up on the past and his status. As for Fors, she's just too salty, so salty that I don't even know how to push her to take the risk …
As for the other summaries of the seventh installment, I wrote them a few days ago in the March summary, so I won't go into detail. All I can say is that I'm very satisfied with the slow pace at the beginning, the different perspectives, and the different narrative techniques. As for the intense ending at the end, it's a result of the conflict between the characters. They have their own thoughts, their own choices, and their own fates. As an author, I can't say that this is the best, but I have to respect it.
When a story develops to this stage, when the fates of the characters are intertwined and converge into a torrent, it means that the end has arrived.
As for the other two points, the first is Mr. Door. Mr. Door's sacrifice had been set up for a long time, so in the end, it was only presented with a few simple actions and a sentence. There wasn't any additional sensational or unnecessary description. I think that's pretty good. A thousand words are in that choice.
The second is Zaratul. To be honest, I originally hoped for a huge battle. Curly Tail has to have a huge battle, but after Little Ke used Genie to complete his advancement, his strength and status have been reversed. Furthermore, there's also Rosell's backstab. I really can't think of how Zaratul can turn the tables. If it's said that in Utopia, Zaratul could still create a miracle when faced with such a situation, then after escaping in a hurry for the first time and losing his marionette and the initiative, I don't think there's a need to worry about writing new words.
Of course, I don't like to add memories to the villains before they die. This results in Zaratul, who has always been secretive and mysterious, not having enough stories. His character's image isn't fully developed, and this can be said to be a pity.
And this is also a problem I've always wanted to resolve. Bosses are habitually set to be too strong, resulting in him not having many chances to appear. As a result, when "He" appears at the end, there's a lack of consistency and a lack of accumulation of emotions. It's difficult to create the impact and explosive feeling that I want.
I hope that Amon can bring me an opportunity to resolve this.
Alright, that's all for the seventh book. It can be said that this book has the highest number of subscriptions. The last few copies are at around 65,000. Usually, it's maintained at around 59,000, with the lowest being less than 57,000. Ever since Mysteries began, it's not surprising that the average number of subscriptions has been increasing. It's very rare for the subscriptions of every book to increase. To me, this is the first time it's happening.
Yes, the name of the eighth book is easy to guess. The Fool. It starts with The Clown and ends with The Fool.
Going by the usual schedule, I will rest for three and a half days. Today is half a day plus Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I will update on Thursday, which is the 9th of April at 12: 30 PM. Un, I have already thought of the ending scene before I opened the book. However, I still have to think about how I should develop it. Also, I have to think about the battle of wits and courage with Amon.
Lastly, since I have opened a single chapter, I might as well ask for a monthly ticket ~
Also, I will be promoting a book, "My Cell Prison". It's also about Occultism and Cthulhu. (Just by looking at the author's name, Ah Fei in Yellow):
Reincarnated into a cell, carrying the power of the Book of Prison and arriving at the parallel World where the Ancient Ones have awakened.
Steam Civilization, Horror Dimension, Old Yongye King, Hybrid Demons outside the city.
The Gate of Destiny has been opened — Crusaders, Library, Control, Machinery and Occultism will become a brand new growth system for humanity.
The hymn of humanity is the hymn of courage! The courageous Knights, galloping under the World ruled by the Ancient Kings, reclaiming the freedom that belongs to humanity.
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