Chapter 158: Little Antigonus Only Wants to Run Away

Antigonus, nicknamed The Half-Fool and also known as Little Antigo, was an ancient angel from the Second Epoch, the youngest son of the Annihilation Demonic Wolf who ruled in the era of ancient gods, and the King of Angels on the Seer pathway. He was the founder of the kingdom, Nation of the Evernight and one of the earliest significant characters in the original novel, known for his cunning.

Back when Lynn first started reading "Lord of Mysteries," he once speculated about this half-Fool, considering him the primary antagonist and a major obstacle Klein would encounter on his path to ascension.

As the plot progressed and the layers of mystery around Antigonus were peeled back, Lynn came to realize that Antigonus was actually a lucky, albeit foolish, wolf.

Speaking of Antigonus's luck, one must recount his life experiences: Born a Sequence 2 Miracle Invoker, he was protected by the Annihilation Demonic Wolf, living carefree through his weakest period. Later, he survived the Evernight Goddess's purge of the Demonic Wolf family, stumbled upon the Sequence 1 Characteristics and Uniqueness of the Seer pathway, and even became a test subject for Amon and Adam in the Fourth Epoch, successfully integrating the Fool's Uniqueness.

Although Antigonus later lost control and went mad due to the awakening of the Fool's consciousness within him after the fall of the Nation of the Evernight, his luck persisted. Despite his madness, he was only sealed in the Foggy Town by the Evernight Goddess rather than being killed.

Moreover, by the end of "Lord of the Mysteries Book 1," due to Klein's ritual to ascend as the Fool, Antigonus lost his Sequence 1 Characteristics and the Fool's Uniqueness but managed to regain his self-awareness, escaping his madness.

This level of luck was unparalleled among the major characters in "Lord of the Mysteries," rivaled only by the God of Steam and Machinery.

With this preconceived filter and having encountered him briefly in the Second Epoch, Lynn naturally felt no awe towards this half-Fool. Thus, he greeted him cheerfully,

"Long time no see, Little Wolf!"

— Although strictly speaking, Lynn held no awe for any major character, considering none could defeat him.

Antigonus nearly jumped out of his seat in response to Lynn's enthusiastic greeting. He stared intently at Lynn, seemingly confirming something, and said, "It's you!"

"Yes, it's me," Lynn replied with a smile, looking at Antigonus. "Last time, you ran off so quickly I didn't get a chance to greet you. I didn't expect you to remember me."

"…" Antigonus's gaze flickered. As he looked at the young angel before him, memories and information gathered over time surfaced in his mind.

Of course, he remembered the person before him. Though the other party had only appeared briefly during that unforgettable night when the Demonic Wolfs fell, the subsequent knowledge he acquired, albeit with blurred names, constantly reminded him that someone was altering the past.

Until today, Antigonus hadn't known who that person was. But upon seeing the young man before him, the fog in his memories and knowledge instantly cleared. He confirmed that this young man was the one altering the past.

To be honest, upon realizing this, Antigonus's first instinct was to run as far away as possible.

As the angel closest to becoming The Fool, Antigonus knew that even if he ascended to Sequence 0 Fool, he couldn't truly alter the past. But the young man before him managed it effortlessly, making it seem as simple as eating or drinking.

Such a being was beyond Antigonus's comprehension, compelling him to consider retreating to his Nation of the Evernight to continue his reclusive life.

The outside world was indeed too terrifying.

But Antigonus couldn't act on this impulse. The other party clearly knew him and seemed very interested in him. Leaving abruptly might provoke the other party, leading to undesirable consequences.

So, Antigonus forced himself to remain calm. He looked at the young man, intending to say something, but paused again.

"You… you're that child of Bethel who appeared out of nowhere?" Antigonus suddenly realized, speaking almost reflexively.

After speaking, he somewhat regretted it.

"Yes, I'm Libert Abraham," Lynn replied with a smile, adding, "Of course, you might know me by another name and identity, but I'm not using that identity for now, so keep it a secret, okay?"

Lynn made a shushing gesture, his smile warm and friendly, but it almost made Antigonus's fur stand on end.

Danger!

Antigonus's canine instincts immediately sensed something amiss. He stiffened slightly, recalling the fragments of information about the boy in his altered memories.

In the altered past, Antigonus's fate hadn't changed drastically. However, amidst the memories of hiding with his sister, there were now vague pieces of information about a nonexistent Angel of Secrets.

These changes hadn't appeared as sudden memories but subtly embedded themselves within his recollections. Initially, Antigonus hadn't noticed the alterations until he reviewed his memories carefully due to the changes in the past.

These subtle insertions were terrifying, almost causing Antigonus to bristle when he realized the truth.

So now, facing the young man who silently altered the past and his memories, Antigonus stiffly said, "I don't know anything."

Yes, he decided to follow his instincts.

Antigonus had never been the type to seek adventure or confront everyone. Having experienced the traumatic purge of the Demonic Wolf family, Antigonus had engraved caution into his bones. Otherwise, he wouldn't have shared believers with his sister and remained secluded in his Nation of the Evernight despite ascending to King of Angel.

If he hadn't been cautious enough, Antigonus wouldn't have survived until now.

This didn't mean he lacked courage. When necessary, he could be brave and take risks. Otherwise, he wouldn't have managed to integrate the Fool's Uniqueness.

However, Antigonus's bravery was tempered by caution. Confronted with a being like Lynn, who could manipulate time effortlessly, he deemed it wiser to remain compliant.

This wasn't a situation that could be resolved by mere bravery.

(End of Chapter)